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Many DOE weapons complex sites record exposure to PFAS, mull next steps
News
23 Nov 2022 | Exchange Monitor
Many sites within the Department of Energy’s weapons complex have at least some level of exposure to certain human-made chemicals drawing increasing attention from the U.S. EPA, according to a report released Tuesday.
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GAO Calls for Nationwide Analysis of “Forever Chemicals”
News
22 Nov 2022 | JAMA Network
The US GAO recommended that the US EPA conduct a national analysis of PFAS, a class of synthetic chemical compounds.
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A Year in Review: EPA’s Work on PFAS
News
18 Nov 2022 | Environmental Protection
The EPA’s A Year of Progress Under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, published this week, outlines what actions have been taken so far to better the lives of people in our communities.
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Michigan judge sides with 3M, invalidates PFAS cleanup rules
Policy
17 Nov 2022
he state of Michigan did not follow proper administrative procedure when setting groundwater cleanup standards for PFAS chemicals, according to a judicial order which invalidated those rules this week but did not immediately prohibit their continued usage.
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Water Associations Share Final Comments on PFAS CERCLA Proposal
News
14 Nov 2022 | Water & Waste Digest
The U.S. EPA has proposed that PFAS chemicals be listed as hazardous substances in the Superfund.
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EPA Awards Nearly $750,000 in Funding to Research PFAS Exposure Pathways
Policy
28 Oct 2022
The U.S. EPA announced $748,180 in research grant funding to three institutions for research to improve our understanding of how people are exposed to PFAS in several communities throughout the country.
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[AAAS Webinar] Listing PFAS under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
Events
25 Oct 2022
During this public, virtual event hosted by the AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues, the panelists will discuss CERCLA, the significance of listing PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances, and the process the U.S. EPA has outlined for finalizing the rule.
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[Commentary] Improving governance of “forever chemicals” in the US and beyond
Science
21 Oct 2022 | One Earth
Dramatically reducing PFAS production, use, and exposure requires innovative governance interventions, proactive and conscientious business actions, and scientific advances that defy disciplinary boundaries, all guided by the voices, experiences, and needs of impacted communities.
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Global PFAS Guidance Fuels Debate as EPA Tap Water Limits Loom
News
19 Oct 2022 | Bloomberg Law
The World Health Organization’s views on the risks of PFAS are fanning disputes about a draft EPA rule the White House is reviewing to set enforceable limits on two “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
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[Perspective] EPA Takes Action Against Harmful "Forever Chemicals" in the US Water Supply
Science
19 Oct 2022 | JAMA
This Medical News article discusses new EPA advisories for PFAS as well as new National Academies guidance on expanded testing for exposure.
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EPA loophole lets 600 toxic PFAS chemicals evade review, petition says
Policy
13 Oct 2022
A loophole in the federal government’s procedures for reviewing new chemicals has allowed at least 600 so-called forever chemicals into American markets despite evidence they pose serious health risks, according to a petition filed Thursday.
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in commonly used insecticides in US, study finds
News
7 Oct 2022 | The Guardian
Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in seven out of 10 insecticides tested in the US, according to new research.
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Eurofins Sacramento, in Collaboration with SCIEX USA, Achieves the Lowest Detection Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water
News
27 Sep 2022 | Business Wire
Eurofins Sacramento, part of the Eurofins network of companies in the US, in collaboration with SCIEX USA, successfully achieved the analytical challenge of detecting the 2022 interim Health Advisory Levels of 4ppq for PFOA and 20ppq for PFOS, as established by the US EPA.
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Gov. Newsom vetoes California bill to track and report toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Policy
19 Sep 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would require the collection and reporting of information on products containing PFAS but pointed toward potential future action by the US EPA.
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PFAS and Federal Contracting: What Contractors Should Know and Why
News
15 Sep 2022 | JDSurpa
Government contractors should monitor PFAS developments both in the litigation and government acquisition space to ensure they are prepared should an issue arise.