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| Source: | Ground Water Monitoring & Remediation. Summer2025, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p3-6. 4p. |
| Subjects: | United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Fluoroalkyl compounds, Zeldin, Lee, 1980-, Industrial contamination, Government agencies, Clean Water Act of 1972, Environmental responsibility, Water pollution laws, Environmental law, Drinking water laws |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on recent actions announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin detailed initiatives including the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the development of effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs), and enhanced testing strategies under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The agency aims to improve detection methods, hold polluters accountable, and support states and communities in managing PFAS contamination. Additionally, the article discusses legislative efforts by the U.S. House of Representatives to streamline Clean Water Act permitting processes and the EPA's decision to maintain current drinking water regulations for certain PFAS while reviewing others. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on recent actions announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin detailed initiatives including the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the development of effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs), and enhanced testing strategies under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The agency aims to improve detection methods, hold polluters accountable, and support states and communities in managing PFAS contamination. Additionally, the article discusses legislative efforts by the U.S. House of Representatives to streamline Clean Water Act permitting processes and the EPA's decision to maintain current drinking water regulations for certain PFAS while reviewing others. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 10693629 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/gwmr.12704 |
