Government and Regulations — May 18, 2020EPA Takes Next Step to Implement PFAS LegislationThe EPA took the next step to implement an important per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) requirement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA added 172 PFAS to the list of chemicals required to be reported to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and established a 100-pound reporting threshold for these substances. The agency is […] Government and Regulations — May 18, 2020
Government and Regulations — May 14, 2020EPA Aggressively Working to Increase Research and Understand PFASThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues its focus on taking concrete action to address polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and protect public health. Building on the work outlined in the February 2019 PFAS Action Plan, the agency is expanding its research efforts and capabilities by launching its PFAS Innovative Treatment Team (PITT). “Our researchers are at […] Government and Regulations — May 14, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 22, 2020N.C. State Receives $7.4 Million Grant to Establish PFAS Research CenterWith a $7.4 million federal grant announced this month, researchers at N.C. State University plan to dive deep into how “forever chemicals” (GenX and other PFAS chemicals) could be affecting the health of an estimated 200,000 people who rely on the Cape Fear River or nearby private wells for their drinking water. “This is a […] Collection/Transfer — March 22, 2020
Government and Regulations — February 26, 2020EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan: Program UpdateThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing the PFAS Action Plan: Program Update. Over the past year, EPA has made significant progress under the Action Plan to help states and local communities address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and protect public health and the agency’s Program Update highlights those efforts. “The Trump Administration’s efforts […] Government and Regulations — February 26, 2020
