HR 5540
116th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply
PFAS Transparency Act
Introduced: January 3, 2020
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
PFAS Transparency Act
The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS.
PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Committees of jurisdiction
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