Dingell and McDonald Rivet to co-chair congressional PFAS task force
9 May 2025
Two Michigan Democrats announced they will serve as co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, working to stem the spread of so-called “forever chemicals” in communities across the nation.
Oregon Legislature bans firefighting foam containing PFAS
5 May 2025
The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill aiming to protect the health of the state’s firefighters and the environment.
EPA PFAS “Action List” Answers Little and Raises New Questions
1 May 2025
Under the Trump administration, uncertainty has been the theme of predictive conversations related to actions that the new administration might take related to PFAS.
Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination
28 Apr 2025
In this suite of actions, Administrator Zeldin announced a long list that included in part the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the creation of effluent limitations guidelines for certain PFAS to stop these forever chemicals from entering drinking water systems, and initiatives to engage with Congress and industry to establish a clear liability framework that ensures the polluter pays and passive receivers are protected.
EPA Asks Court for 30 Days to Finish PFAS Superfund Rule Review
25 Apr 2025
The EPA asked a federal appeals court on Friday to give the agency’s new leadership more time to conclude their review of a rule making two PFAS hazardous substances under Superfund.
BWS alerts DOH to PFAS in Waipahu ʻEwa Waiʻanae water system
22 Apr 2025
The updated map excludes PWS 355 Barbers Point, which is currently operated and owned by Hawaii Water Service.
How PFAS regulations have changed in the Trump administration, so far
14 Apr 2025
Much of what took place under the Biden administration is likely to be scrutinized by the new Trump administration.
Maine Board Approves Motion to Adopt Rule on PFAS in Products; CUU Proposals for Products Prohibited as of January 1, 2026, Are Due June 1, 2025
11 Apr 2025
Under the approved rule, CUU requests for products scheduled to be prohibited January 1, 2026, are due June 1, 2025. The products containing intentionally added PFAS that are scheduled to be prohibited include: cleaning products; cookware; cosmetics; and others.
RI Senate passes bill to protect firefighters from PFAS
11 Apr 2025
The Rhode Island Senate passed a bill aimed at protecting firefighters from cancer-causing chemicals.
A PFAS First: New Mexico Exempts Fluoropolymers From Its PFAS Product Ban
9 Apr 2025
Yesterday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the first state ban on products with intentionally added PFAS to exempt fluoropolymers.
Oregon moves to regulate harmful ‘forever chemicals’
2 Apr 2025
Oregon’s list of regulated hazardous substances is getting its first update in nearly two decades with the addition of six “forever chemicals” known to harm human health.
EPA limits remain on 'forever chemicals' – for now. See what's in your drinking water.
28 Mar 2025
More than 37 million Americans drink water from systems that exceed limits on toxic "forever chemicals," according to USA TODAY's analysis of the first update of Environmental Protection Agency data under the Trump administration.
FDA bars Chinese seafood companies from doing business in US after disturbing discovery found in imported clams — here's what it found
28 Mar 2025
Any attempt to enter the U.S. will lead to automatic detention at the border, without any physical inspection.
New Mexico set to become third state to implement full PFAS product ban
27 Mar 2025
The concurrent pieces of legislation, which have both passed through the state Legislature, would prohibit most items that contain these compounds, while also deeming specific types of discarded firefighting foam as hazardous waste.