Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
Partners
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Comments to Federal Highway Administration on IIJA Policy
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) on PFAS
DOD aims to address its releases of PFAS on and surrounding military installations and to protect the health of its personnel, their families, and the communities served.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on PFAS
DOE, led by the Office of Envionmental, Health, Safety, and Security, works to assess and understand PFAS presence at DOE sites, and to take actions to mitigate risk.
PFAS information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and ATSDR assist local, territorial, tribal, state, and federal partners address PFAS public health concerns. ATSDR and its state health partners are actively investigating exposure to and possible health effects associated with PFAS in more than 30 communities across the U.S.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on PFAS
FDA is charged with leading the science in developing validated methods for testing for PFAS in food.
Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA)
ACWA is the national voice of state and interstate water officials who are responsible for the implementation of surface water protection programs.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) on PFAS
NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program support research to better understand the potential health effects of exposure to PFAS.
Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)
ASDWA serves as the national voice of state and territorial drinking water program administrators.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, and natural resouces, among other areas, based on public policy and the best available science.
