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EPA Advances Science to Protect the Public from PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water

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EPA Advances Science to Protect the Public from PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking the agency’s Science Advisory Board to review draft scientific documents regarding the health effects of certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). EPA is committed to science-based approaches to protect public health …

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EPA to propose first-ever ‘forever chemical’ discharge limits

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Wednesday that it will propose a rule to set the first-ever limits on the amount of chemicals called PFAS can be discharged.  In a new plan released on Wednesday, the agency affirmed that it would propose a rule setting limits for PFAS wastewater discharges from facilities that manufacture the substances, …

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House passes bill requiring EPA to regulate ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

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The House on Wednesday approved a bill that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish national drinking water standards for “forever chemicals”. These toxic compounds link to kidney and liver issues, among other health problems.  The PFAS Action Act of 2021 passed the lower chamber with bipartisan support, 241-183. Twenty-three Republican lawmakers voted with Democrats …

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House to vote on PFAS bill as Senate panel turns attention to cybersecurity

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PFAS bill to address PFAS in the environment will take center stage in the House this week. A Senate committee has invited AMWA to deliver testimony during a Wednesday hearing on critical infrastructure cybersecurity. In the House, the PFAS Action Act (H.R. 2467) would require EPA to immediately begin the process of establishing drinking water …

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EPA Identifies Drinking Water Contaminants for Potential Regulation

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Draft Contaminant Candidate List 5 (CCL 5). The latest list of drinking water contaminants that are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems is provided. These contaminants are not currently subject to EPA drinking water regulations. As directed by the Safe Drinking Water Act, …

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Community Action Group Public Meeting Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Superfund Site

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The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a virtual Community Action Group (CAG) public meeting to discuss the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport (North as well as South Areas) Superfund site in Goodyear, Arizona.  MEETING DETAILSTuesday, May 4, 20215:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Online or, additionally, by phone To join the meeting, click the following link when it’s time to start: Join …

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EPA Awards up to $220 million in Contracts for Cleanup at Navajo Nation Area Abandoned Uranium Mines

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SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three contract awards for cleanup efforts at more than 50 abandoned uranium mine sites in and around the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Area Abandoned Mine Remedial Construction and Services Contracts (AMRCS) are worth up to $220 million over the next five years. The contracts …

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EPA Federal Registry Update & ADEQ Article 10 Review

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By: Joyann Hernandez, Sunflower Environmental Compliance Group LLC Agency Information Collection Request for  New Source Production Standard for Municipal Solid Waste (2021-01971; 86 FR 7552) ( Federal Register :: Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review as well as Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (Renewal) ) Agency Information Collection Request for Requirement …

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