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PFAS Safe Disposal Act

Introduced: January 7, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 7, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.

What's happening now January 7, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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