Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 4, 2019)
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
What just happenedDec 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 4, 2019
- Dec 4, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Dec 4, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate