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Revealed: More Than 120,000 US Sites Feared To Handle Harmful PFAS ‘Forever’ Chemicals
News
17 Oct 2021 | The Guardian
List of facilities makes it clear that virtually no part of the US appears free from the potential risk of air and water contamination with the chemicals.
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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.
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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.
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Maryland to Resume Use of Pesticide After EPA Testing Doesn’t Detect PFAS
News
3 Oct 2021 | The Baltimore Sun
EPA tested several Permanone 30-30 samples for 28 different varieties of PFAS using a new method called the “oily matrix” test.
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[Press Release] North Carolina Groups Announce EPA Will Act On PFAS Testing Petition Within 90 Days
News
29 Sep 2021 | The Center for Environmental Health
This testing would provide Cape Fear River basin communities with vital information on the health impacts of decades of pollution from PFAS released to the environment from the Chemours facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Biden EPA Cuts Dangerous Greenhouse Gases Used In Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
Policy
23 Sep 2021
The EPA has signed a rule phasing out a greenhouse gas that cools refrigerators and air conditioners but warms the planet much more than carbon dioxide.
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Addressing Urgent Questions for PFAS in the 21st Century
Science
21 Sep 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
Six urgent questions relevant to science, technology, and policy were proposed to aid in addressing the -- PFAS problem.
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Production of forever chemicals emits potent greenhouse gases, analysis finds
News
16 Sep 2021 | The Guardian
A new analysis of EPA data has revealed that PFAS chemicals – often known as “forever chemicals” due to their longevity in the environment – are contributing to the climate crisis as their production involves the emission of potent greenhouse gases.
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Can Environmental Law Solve the 'Forever Chemical' Problem?
Science
14 Sep 2021 | Wake Forest Law Review, Forthcoming
A proposal away from the reactive toxicity honor system in favor of a precautionary approach to environmental protection.
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[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.
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First EPA-Validated Lab Test for PFAS in Groundwater and Surface Water
News
2 Sep 2021 | Waterworld
A milestone for national PFAS management, EPA and DoD have published a draft of the first EPA-validated laboratory test method for PFAS in wastewater, surface water, groundwater and soils.
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FDA Releases PFAS Testing Results from First Survey of Nationally Distributed Processed Foods
Policy
1 Sep 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the first survey of PFAS in nationally distributed processed foods, including several processed baby foods.
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In Rhinelander Visit, Baldwin Says PFAS Money in Infrastructure Bill Could Help City
News
1 Sep 2021 | WXPR
The $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which the Senate has already passed, includes $10 billion for communities to tackle PFAS problems.
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How Biden’s Team Rushed to Dump a Trump-Era PFAS Assessment
News
1 Sep 2021 | E&E News
At issue is a toxicity assessment for PFBS, which is used in manufacturing processes and to make stain-resistant coatings for various consumer items like clothes, among other purposes.
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Orange County Receives $131M WIFIA Loan for PFAS
News
26 Aug 2021 | Water World
Thirty-five PFAS treatment systems for 59 impacted wells operated by 11 cities and retail water districts within OCWD’s service area are being designed, permitted, and constructed within two years.