H.R. 5539

Referred to Committee

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020

Introduced 1/3/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

1/6/2020 • House

Summary

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain 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.

The bill also directs the EPA to award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to implement PFAS pretreatment standards.

Introduced in House • 1/3/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply