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Introduced
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
In Committee
05/09/2019
05/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.
AI Summary
This bill, the PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are man-made chemicals that may have adverse human health effects. The bill also requires the EPA to identify additional PFAS-containing wastes for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and to prohibit the incineration of those identified wastes. The bill further states that wastes subject to these incineration prohibitions will be considered hazardous wastes for the purposes of penalties.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Ro Khanna (D)*,
Debbie Dingell (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2591/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2591/BILLS-116hr2591ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2591/BILLS-116hr2591ih.pdf.pdf |
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