Chemicals

November 2, 2022

Engaging in EPA's Upcoming Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Regulatory Process

The US EPA invites you to learn more about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water, actions under the Safe Drinking Water Act to develop a proposed PFAS drinking water regulation and how to participate in the rulemaking process and offer EPA input on the proposed rule once it is published. 2:30-4:00 p.m E.T.

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DC Sues Velsicol For Allegedly Contaminating Local Rivers With Pesticide

"Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine (D) on Thursday announced a lawsuit against chemical manufacturer Velsicol, alleging the company contaminated waterways in the city and harmed the health of residents in predominantly minority neighborhoods."

Source: The Hill, 10/17/2022

"EPA Loophole Lets 600 Toxic PFAS Chemicals Evade Review, Petition Says"

"A loophole in the federal government’s procedures for reviewing new chemicals has allowed at least 600 so-called forever chemicals into American markets despite evidence they pose serious health risks, according to a petition filed Thursday."

Source: Reuters, 10/17/2022

"US Firms Exploiting Trump-Era Loophole Over Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’"

"Chemical companies are dodging a federal law designed to track how many PFAS “forever chemicals” their plants are discharging into the environment by exploiting a loophole created in the Trump administration’s final months, a new analysis of federal records has found."

Source: Guardian, 10/14/2022

EPA Says Louisiana Regulation Of Air Pollution May Violate Civil Rights

"The state Departments of Environmental Quality and Health may be violating federal civil rights laws and regulations by allowing Black people to suffer disproportionate impacts from air pollution in Louisiana's industrial corridor, including an increased risk of cancer, the federal Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday."

Source: Nola.com, 10/14/2022

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