The EPA is set to expand the Federal Superfund to include key PFAS chemicals, with legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin aiming to phase out most uses of PFAS within a decade. The bill seeks to eliminate air and water pollution caused by these 'forever chemicals' and hold polluters accountable. Additionally, Sen. Peter Welch is introducing the Banning Toxics in Plastic Bottles Act to address the use of PFAS in plastic bottles. The EPA has declared two common PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, and finalized new protections against toxic PFAS chemicals under the Superfund program, providing relief to millions of Americans living near contaminated sites.
EPA moves to make US polluters pay for cleanup of two forever chemicals https://t.co/9aXQVJa5C2
NEWS: Today @EPA finalized new protections against toxic PFAS chemicals under the Superfund program. @FrankPallone: “Today the tens of millions of Americans who live near a PFAS-contaminated site will finally know that help is on the way.” More here: https://t.co/uHdDiQdYBf https://t.co/dtRadPtM1M
Two commonly detected and well-known PFAS are hazardous substances under the nation’s Superfund law, the EPA announced. https://t.co/9zgs142k59
Legislation would ban most uses of toxic forever chemicals within a decade https://t.co/OFsASfSYmi
Americans buy about 50 billion plastic water bottles every year, yet toxic substances like PFAS are still being used the make them. To keep consumers safer, I'm introducing the Banning Toxics in Plastic Bottles Act. https://t.co/txKtirGIiE
With the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act, we can phase out the unnecessary uses of PFAS, protecting consumers and our environment. https://t.co/7UbGD1E3Vt
‘Forever chemicals’ remain one of the most pressing environmental and public health issues of our time. My bipartisan bill will take action to hold polluters accountable, establish limits for PFAS, and support communities with contaminated water. ➡️ https://t.co/7FYZPoYgYC https://t.co/osRKRWXdks
Durbin Legislation would ban most uses of toxic forever chemicals within a decade https://t.co/LOIhqgZ5Vq @scribeguy
Legislation introduced Thursday by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin would give manufacturers a decade to phase out most uses of PFAS and eliminate air and water pollution that for now is largely released from factories without limits. https://t.co/z76GIYNEO9
EPA Poised to Expand Federal Superfund to Include Key PFAS https://t.co/R0TBPGrlfl