PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 9/26/2019
Actions
- 2019-09-26Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- 2019-09-26Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2019-05-15Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2019-05-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
- 2019-05-08Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-05-08Introduced in House
- 2019-05-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-05-08 (00)
PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.
Cosponsors (8)
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
- Harley Rouda (D-CA)
- Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Subjects
- Environmental health
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Fires
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
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