"FDA Raises Alarm Over PFAS-Tainted Food Containers"
"FDA is warning the food industry that certain processes for producing plastic used for food containers may result in PFAS leaching into food. "
Source: E&E News, 08/11/2021
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House Passes Bill Requiring EPA To Regulate PFAS In Drinking Water
"The House on Wednesday approved a bill that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish national drinking water standards for “forever chemicals” — a group of toxic compounds linked to kidney and liver issues, among other health problems."
Source: The Hill, 07/22/2021
"New Data On 'Forever Chemicals' Prompts Calls For More Transparency"
"A recent trove of data on so-called forever chemicals is spurring calls for more transparency around the use of toxic fluids by fracking companies."
Source: The Hill, 07/16/2021
"EPA Considers Restricting 66 Pollutants in Drinking Water"
"The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that it’s taking steps to regulate 66 possible contaminants in drinking water, including PFAS chemicals."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/13/2021
EPA Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show
"For much of the past decade, oil companies engaged in drilling and fracking have been allowed to pump into the ground chemicals that, over time, can break down into toxic substances known as PFAS — a class of long-lasting compounds known to pose a threat to people and wildlife — according to internal documents from the Environmental Protection Agency."
Source: NYTimes, 07/12/2021
"Whistleblowers Claim EPA Altered Risk Reviews For Toxics"
"Four whistleblowers in EPA's chemicals office allege officials tampered with key risk assessments and processes, according to a complaint filed by an environmental group on behalf of the agency staffers."
Source: E&E News, 07/05/2021
Watchdog Calls On Pentagon To Detail PFAS Chemicals' Cleanup Expenses
"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) called on the Department of Defense (DOD) this week to detail its cleanup expenses for “forever chemicals” from water supply sources near military bases."
Source: The Hill, 06/24/2021
Maine Enacts Bills To Tackle Pollution From ‘Forever Chemicals’
"Maine lawmakers have passed a sweeping set of bills aimed at addressing the growing problems posed by “forever chemicals” that have shut down several farms and contaminated dozens of private wells across the state."
Source: Portland Press Herald, 06/23/2021
"Study: Half of US Cosmetics Contain Toxic Chemicals"
"More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study."
Source: AP, 06/16/2021
EPA Reverses Trump Guidance It Said Weakened PFAS Regulations
"The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a slate of actions aimed at a class of toxic chemicals called PFAS, including the revocation of a Trump-era guidance that it said weakened regulations for the substances."
Source: The Hill, 06/11/2021
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