HR 4463 United States House · 117th Congress

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

Summary
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. No person is authorized to dispose of PFAS or aqueous film forming foam by incineration until the effective date of the promulgated regulations required by this bill.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2021
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Introduced Jul 16, 2021 Last action Jul 19, 2021
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Jul 19, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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Jul 16, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jul 16, 2021
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Andy Levin
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