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• [Press Release] Rep. Sherrill Holds Science, Space, and Technology Committee Hearing on PFAS Research and Development

  Policy

  13 Dec 2021

  Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) held a hearing on PFAS to discuss the role of federal research and development to better understand and address the growing problem and expand public understanding about PFAS in NJ-11 and across the country.

• A New OECD Definition for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

  Science

  16 Nov 2021 | Environ Sci Technol

  The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations Environment Programme expanded on their definition of PFAS to include fluorinated substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom.

• [Blog] The Big Reveal: Hundreds of Health Studies on Next Gen PFAS

  News

  10 Nov 2021 | NRDC

  The PFAS-Tox Database has been updated and includes 1068 studies.

• Newsom signs laws banning 'forever chemicals' in children's products, food packaging

  Policy

  12 Oct 2021

  California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws on Tuesday banning the use of toxic “forever chemicals” in children’s products and disposable food packaging.

• EPA proposal could put PFAS on contaminant list, UW experts support decision

  Policy

  12 Oct 2021

  Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul supported the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the Contaminant Candidate List 5.

• Information Requirements under the Essential-Use Concept: PFAS Case Studies

  Science

  11 Oct 2021 | Environ Sci Technol

  An investigation into how much information is available on the types and functions of PFAS in specific uses, how much information is available on alternatives, their performance and hazardous properties, and whether this information is sufficient as a basis for deciding on the essentiality of a PFAS use, was conducted.

• [Blog] Guidance on New PFAS Reporting Rule for Manufacturers

  Policy

  8 Sep 2021

  In the last 10 years, have you manufactured, processed or imported products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? If so, be aware - the EPA may soon require a detailed report.

• Developing potency factors for thyroid hormone disruption by PFASs using TTR-TRβ CALUX® bioassay and assessment of PFASs mixtures in technical products

  Science

  4 Aug 2021 | Environ. Int.

  PFASs mixtures, including aqueous film-forming foam surfactants, were assessed using the TTR-TRβ CALUX® assay for their thyroid hormone transport disrupting potential.

• U.S. House Passes PFAS Bill Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

  Policy

  27 Jul 2021

  The U.S. House Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation that would regulate toxic chemicals found in drinking water, as well as designate two types of those toxic chemicals as hazardous substances that would spark federal cleanup standards.

• [Report] Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance

  Policy

  20 Jul 2021

  This report summarizes recent efforts by the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group to provide recommendations and practical guidance to all stakeholders with regard to the terminology of PFAS.

• World’s first ban on products with PFAS adopted in Maine

  News

  19 Jul 2021 | C&EN

  The US state of Maine is the first government in the world to ban the sale of products containing any chemical in a class of highly persistent synthetic compounds.

• [Press release] AWWA sends letter supporting Amendment 18 in the PFAS Action Act

  Policy

  19 Jul 2021

  The American Water Works Association today sent a letter urging members of the House Committee on Rules to approve Amendment 18 in H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act.

• Time for EPA to come clean on PFAS

  News

  14 Jul 2021 | The Hill

  Corporate coverups allowed PFAS to flood our environment. To stem the damage, we need to turn off the tap.

• The True Cost of PFAS and the Benefits of Acting Now

  Science

  12 Jul 2021 | Environmental Science & Technology

  This review of the true costs of PFAS highlights the need to act now to ensure that exposures are capped at current levels by reducing the production and use of PFAS.

• Comments on Proposed TSCA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS Due August 27, 2021

  Policy

  6 Jul 2021

  On June 28, 2021, the U.S. EPA proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS under the TSCA.