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How PFAS regulations have changed in the Trump administration, so far
Policy
14 Apr 2025
Much of what took place under the Biden administration is likely to be scrutinized by the new Trump administration.
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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
Policy
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.
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Key California Assembly committee advances bill to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
News
8 Apr 2025 | EWG
California is one step closer to protecting millions of residents from tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
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New House Republican proposal seeks to exempt many toxic PFAS from review
News
7 Apr 2025 | The Guardian
Two lawmakers introduced a resolution to repeal a 2024 Biden rule that closed a ‘low volume exemption’ loophole.
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[Video] PFAS detected in multiple New York counties' water, environmentalists say
News
4 Apr 2025 | CBS News
CBS News, New York's Alecia Reid tells us about the new benchmark put in place by the EPA that is being challenged.
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Oregon moves to regulate harmful ‘forever chemicals’
Policy
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.
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EPA limits remain on 'forever chemicals' – for now. See what's in your drinking water.
Policy
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.
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FDA bars Chinese seafood companies from doing business in US after disturbing discovery found in imported clams — here's what it found
Policy
28 Mar 2025
Any attempt to enter the U.S. will lead to automatic detention at the border, without any physical inspection.
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States Take Action to Regulate and Limit PFAS in Industrial Effluent Despite Federal Inaction
News
28 Mar 2025 | The National Law Review
Federal action may be halted, but states are beginning to enact legislation that seeks to address PFAS contained in industrial effluent.
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New Mexico set to become third state to implement full PFAS product ban
Policy
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.
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‘This is dangerous’: New rule proposes PFAS changes, wouldn’t punish polluters
News
24 Mar 2025 | WECT 6
A new rule proposed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Management Commission would require companies to test for PFAS pollution and submit plans to reduce it, but wouldn’t create pollution limits or enforce penalties for contamination.
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Canada Releases Final State of PFAS Report and Proposed Risk Management Approach
Policy
24 Mar 2025
On March 5, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced the availability of its final State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and proposed risk management approach for PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers.
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Officials issue urgent warning about health risks of eating area's local fish — and the risks are greater than expected
News
18 Mar 2025 | Yahoo!News
If you enjoy fishing in the Potomac or Anacostia rivers, you may want to think twice before cooking up and eating your catch.
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Loophole Lets Toxic Trojan Horse Chemicals Into Everyday Products
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16 Mar 2025 | Forbes
The findings also have broader implications for other polymers used in consumer goods, such as PFAS polymers. Other studies have shown that PFAS polymers release smaller toxic PFAS molecules over time.
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House bill would add floss and 2 more products to Vermont’s PFAS regulations
News
12 Mar 2025 | VTDigger
The state already regulates PFAS in rugs and carpets, ski wax, firefighting equipment and aftermarket stain and water-proofing treatments for fabric and furniture in residential settings.