Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act
- 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)
Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act
This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements.
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.
The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.
Cosponsors (1)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Subjects
- Business records
- Consumer affairs
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Manufacturing
- Product safety and quality
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