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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.
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a contaminant of emerging concern in surface water: A transboundary review of their occurrences and toxicity effects
Science
29 Jun 2021 | J Hazard Mater
Direct discharge and atmospheric deposition were identified as primary sources of PFAS in surface water and cryosphere, respectively.
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Cost of tackling PFAS pollution on US military bases expected to reach $2.1bn
News
28 Jun 2021 | Chemistry World
The Pentagon has identified 687 military installations that have known or suspected contamination by these fluorinated chemicals.
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"Where's The PFAS?" EPA Expands Search For PFAS In The Marketplace
Policy
23 Jun 2021
As proposed, the Proposed PFAS Rule will require a significant data-gathering effort and expand the number of parties who must report information about PFAS to EPA.
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New study finds PFAS in bottled water, as lawmakers call for federal limits
News
17 Jun 2021 | Consumer Reports
'Purified' bottled water was less likely than 'spring' water to contain the potentially dangerous compounds
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Foam containing ‘forever chemicals’ used against plant fire
News
17 Jun 2021 | AP News
3,200 gallons of PFAS foam have been used at the Chemtool Inc. factory near Rockton, IL.
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[Press Release] PFAS Action Act clears House energy committee
News
16 Jun 2021 | EWG
The legislation would create a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designate PFAS as hazardous substances, limit industrial discharges and provide $200 million annually to assist water utilities and wastewater treatment facilities.
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New EPA PFAS announcements carry significance
News
11 Jun 2021 | National Law Review
The EPA is taking the first step in studying a large number of PFAS by placing the onus of reporting on companies.
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Officials push for national PFAS drinking water standard
News
9 Jun 2021 | AP News
Setting a national drinking water standard will be important in addressing contamination at military bases and communities throughout the U.S.
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EPA expands list of PFAS subject to TRI reporting
News
4 Jun 2021 | JD Supra
The agency announced the addition of perfluorooctyl iodide, potassium perfluorooctanoate, and silver perfluorooctanoate for the 2021 reporting year.
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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins bipartisan group of senators calling on FDA to set limits on PFAS in bottled water
News
22 May 2021 | Los Alamos Daily Post
When tap water is compromised, many consumers turn to bottled water. The FDA regulates bottled water, but has not set a limit for PFAS. Without nationwide EPA regulations for tap water, some states have implemented PFAS limits for drinking water, but not for bottled water.
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New PFAS health risk levels cement gap between US federal agencies
Policy
18 May 2021
A division of the US Department of Health and Human Services has finalized health risk levels for four PFAS.
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San Jose firefighters allege gear gave them cancer
News
11 May 2021 | San José Spotlight
A 2016 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found firefighters are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer compared to the general public. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the profession.
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Flurry of PFAS actions in the first 100 days of the Biden Administration: The highlights
News
30 Apr 2021 | JD Supra
Many of these proposed actions could have far-reaching and significant implications for many industries and businesses.
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How US chemical industry lobbying and cash defeated regulation in Trump era
News
27 Apr 2021 | The Guardian
PFAS manufacturers like Chemours, 3M, DuPont, Daikin, Arkema, Solvay and the American Chemistry Council trade group also made donations to key congressional committee members as PFAS bills were debated.