A Cautionary Tale: EPA Lists PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
This article addresses the EPA's new PFAS rule, which marks the agency's first-ever exercise of its authority under Section 102(a) to directly identify CERCLA-specific hazardous substances.
The Biden administration has aggressively moved to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various ways. Regarding PFAS as a critical environmental and public health issue, the administration has implemented regulations outlined in the PFAS Strategic Roadmap, including the establishment of national primary drinking water standards for PFAS.
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