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Introduced
01/03/2020
01/03/2020
In Committee
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, disclosure of the introduction of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances into treatment works, and for other purposes. The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the PFAS Transparency Act, requires industrial entities that introduce perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into wastewater treatment systems to provide advance notice to the treatment works. This notice must include the identity and quantity of the PFAS, whether the PFAS can be treated by the treatment works, and whether the PFAS would interfere with the operation of the treatment works. PFAS are man-made compounds that may have adverse health effects, and can be found in various products like nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Violations of this requirement would be treated the same as violations of regulations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Antonio Delgado (D)*,
Gil Cisneros (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Brenda Lawrence (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (on 01/07/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5540/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5540/BILLS-116hr5540ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5540/BILLS-116hr5540ih.pdf.pdf |
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