EPA Finalizes New Use Rule (SNUR) for 329 PFAS under TSCA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) to prevent 329 PFAS that are not currently in use, from re-entering the marketplace and environment. The Final Rule covers 329 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances so-called “forever chemicals” that are targeted as “inactive” on the TSCA Inventory, and which are not part […]
New PFAS Regulations and How to Stay Compliant
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are collectively known as poly-fluoroalkyl substances. Unlike natural substances, these chemicals are created by humans. Consumer products and industrial products have been containing PFAS substances for decades. Due to their toxicity to humans, animals, and the environment, the substances have come under increasing scrutiny since the early 2000s. To reduce exposure to […]
First US drinking water standard for PFAS is proposed by the EPA.
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule that would establish legally enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A significant step has been taken towards setting the first enforceable federal standard for PFAS under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). PFAS compounds have come to be known as […]
Did you know EPA released a final rule to regulate PFAS?
EPA issued a final rule on July 18, 2022, in response to a January 2022 announcement, which identified five additional PFAS that require reporting under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Certain industries, including federal facilities, are required to report TRI data to EPA each year when they manufacture, process, or otherwise use TRI-listed chemicals above […]
Illinois proposes Groundwater Standard for PFAS
The State of Illinois has proposed new law to address the threat presented by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known as “forever chemicals”. These compounds are highly stable in the environment and can be detected even at extremely low concentrations (parts per trillion). They have been used in many areas because of their unique physical […]
Additional Four PFAS maybe Designated as RCRA Hazardous Wastes
On October 26, 2021, the U.S. EPA announced that it would initiate two rulemakings to address PFAS contamination across the country. In the first rulemaking, four of the so-called “forever chemicals” will be designated as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Solid wastes, such as garbage and sludge from water treatment […]
Pesticide packaging: EPA’s efforts to reduce PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works diligently to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment. And, provides updates in testing pesticide products and containers for PFAS. As of 29 September 2021, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releases a validated method for the detection of the presence of 28 PFAS compounds in oily matrices, […]
EPA plans for New Waste Water Regulation
On Sep 8, 2021, EPA released a Preliminary Plan 15, that identifies opportunities for better public Health protection and the environment protection through regulation of waste water pollution. Preliminary Plan 15 announced to take three new rulemaking to reduce the contaminants, mainly PFAS and nutrients, from industries. The preliminary plan is an effort by the […]