News Update
EPA announces proposed decision to regulate PFOA,PFOS in drinking water
Staff report
Enviro-Net
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took another step toward implementing their PFAS Action Plan by proposing regulatory determinations for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid in drinking water.
Addressing PFAS is an ongoing, high priority effort for EPA. EPA’s PFAS Action Plan commits the agency to take steps that will enhance how the agency researches, monitors, detects and addresses PFAS. Over the past year, EPA has made progress under the Action Plan to help states and local communities address PFAS.
EPA is seeking public comment on its proposed regulatory determinations for eight contaminants listed on the fourth Contaminant Candidate List. The agency is proposing to regulate two contaminants, PFOS and PFOA. EPA is also asking for information and data on other PFAS substances, as well as seeking comment on potential monitoring requirements and regulatory approaches EPA is considering for PFAS chemicals.
The agency is proposing to not regulate six contaminants: 1,1-dichloroethane, acetochlor, methyl bromide, metolachlor, nitrobenzene, and RDX.
EPA will seek comment on these preliminary determinations for 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.