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International Association of Firefighters retains law firms to fight PFAS

IAFF seeks legal action as Burned documentary exposes PFAS encased in firefighter gear to the wider public.
February 7, 2023
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PFAS “forever chemicals” are found in fire fighter protective gear and have been linked to cancer, the leading cause of fire fighter death.



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Pennsylvania adopts PFAS limits for drinking water

The rule sets an MCL of 14 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and an MCL of 18 ppt for PFOS.
February 1, 2023
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The MCLs for PFOA and PFOS apply to all 3,117 community, nontransient noncommunity, bottled, vended, retail, and bulk public water systems.


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EPA publishes IRIS handbook and final IRIS assessment of perfluorobutanoic acid, related salts

The IRIS Handbook does not supersede existing EPA guidelines and does not serve as direction for other EPA programs.
January 30, 2023
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PFBA is a breakdown product of other PFAS that have been used in stain-resistant fabrics, paper food packaging, carpets, and consumer products.


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PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark

The substances are most likely transferred via fishmeal, which is included in feed for the hens.
January 25, 2023
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This was found in a study from the DTU National Food Institute carried out in collaboration with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.


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EPA denies petition to label discarded PVC hazardous waste

The tentative decision is open to public comment until Feb. 13.
January 24, 2023
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Funding to maintain RCRA regulations has been flat or reduced for more than 20 years and EPA is currently reviewing more than 10 other petitions involving the RCRA, EPA notes.


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Coventry landfill operator plans on-site pretreatment to remove PFAS from runoff

Leachate from Coventry landfill contains high levels of Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
January 23, 2023
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Leachate is generated from the decomposition of waste and precipitation coming into contact with the landfilled material. The water leaches out chemicals from the waste, including Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).


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College of Charleston identifies contaminants from plastic pollution in bay

Researchers investigate PFAS levels in Sarasota Bay dolphins, who like humans, eat fish contaminated by plastic. Here's how their NIEHS project is progressing.
January 13, 2023
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Data collected from fish taken from Sarasota Bay helps identify contaminants from plastic pollution getting into the food chain.


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PFAS levels lower in buildings with healthier furnishings

Researchers of a study published in Environmental Science & Technology say healthy alternatives to conventional furnishing materials reduce PFAS levels and don't have to cost more or work less effectively.
January 12, 2023
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Buildings renovated with healthier furnishings had significantly lower levels of the entire group of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) than conventionally furnished buildings.


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EPA launches new PFAS analytics tools

The data included in the PFAS Analytic Tools have a wide range of location-specific data for 'forever chemical' measurements.
January 11, 2023
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On Thursday, the EPA publicly launched PFAS Analytic Tool, with updates to data sources and additional datasets slated to be added in the future. 


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EPA requires reporting on releases and other waste management for nine additional PFAS

Five PFAS receive 'final toxicity values' from EPA, while four other PFAS that used to be confidential are also automatically added to the Toxics Release Inventory.
January 10, 2023
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As part of EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, the Agency also proposed a rule in December 2022 to enhance PFAS reporting to TRI by eliminating an exemption for small concentrations.


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