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Legislation
PFAS Governance Tracker
Contains over 900 state, federal, and Congressional actions on PFAS dating back to 1999.
NCSL’s Information on State Laws on PFAS
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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)
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)
In August 2022, EPA proposed to designate PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
EPA intends to list certain PFAS as hazardous constituents under RCRA.
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.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
TSCA is the authority EPA uses to manage risks for chemicals, including PFAS.
Clean Air Act (CAA)
The CAA requires EPA to regulate toxic air pollutants like PFAS.
