Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
Summary
Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
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Introduced May 9, 2022
Last action May 9, 2022
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May 9, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
May 9, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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