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PFAS Prevention Model Legislation

October 24, 2024

Provides a menu of alternatives to PFAS added products based on the particular needs of a jurisdiction with the goal of adopting consistent legislation and participating in regional or national…

PFAS Governance Tracker

September 7, 2023

Contains over 900 state, federal, and Congressional actions on PFAS dating back to 1999.

NCSL’s Information on State Laws on PFAS

January 11, 2023

Clean Water Act (CWA)

January 11, 2023

There are several CWA authorities that can be used to address PFAS in surface water, including authroizing EPA and states to limit or prohibit discharges of PFAS in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits they issue, or requiring EPA to establish technolgy-based Effluent Limitation Guidelines for industrial dischargers.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

January 11, 2023

Under the SDWA, EPA has the authority to set enforceable National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for contaminants and require monitoring of public water systems.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

January 11, 2023

In August 2022, EPA proposed to designate PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

January 11, 2023

EPA intends to list certain PFAS as hazardous constituents under RCRA.

January 11, 2023

This press statement outlines EPA’s intentions to designate PFOA and PFOS as RCRA Hazardous Constituents, in response to a petition from the New Mexico Governor.

https://www.ecos.org/resources/13140/

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

January 11, 2023

TSCA is the authority EPA uses to manage risks for chemicals, including PFAS.

Clean Air Act (CAA)

January 11, 2023

The CAA requires EPA to regulate toxic air pollutants like PFAS.

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