Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been linked to cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, and immune and developmental damage to infants and children.
Biden bars new ‘forever chemicals’ from expedited approval - The …
Dec 4, 2024 · It issued a new regulation preventing a family of chemicals known as PFAS from being approved through Low Volume Exemptions — abridged reviews given to chemicals that will only be produced in...
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
Apr 10, 2024 · The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory
3 days ago · WASHINGTON — Today, Jan. 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the automatic addition of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics Release Inventory.. TRI data is reported to EPA annually by facilities in designated industry sectors and federal facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use TRI-listed chemicals above set ...
Press Releases Related to PFAS | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
Feb 20, 2024 · The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.2 million in research grant funding for two Texas institutions for research to reduce per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure from food and protect our farmlands and farming communities.
EPA announces first-ever national regulations for "forever ... - CBS News
Apr 11, 2024 · For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it is issuing a national regulation limiting the amount of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as...
E.P.A. Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water
Apr 10, 2024 · For the first time, the federal government is requiring municipal water systems to remove six synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems that are present in the tap water of...
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Critical Action to ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the first-ever national legally enforceable drinking water standard for PFAS, which will protect 100 million people from PFAS...
EPA rule limits PFAS chemicals in drinking water : Shots - Health News …
Apr 10, 2024 · EPA is limiting PFAS chemicals in drinking water in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards Wednesday to limit exposure to a class of chemicals called...
EPA imposes first limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water - NBC News
Apr 10, 2024 · For the first time, the EPA has set limits for six types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The chemicals have been linked to health issues and can linger permanently in the environment.