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Introduced
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
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 the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. The bill mandates that incineration of PFAS-containing materials must be conducted in a manner that eliminates PFAS and minimizes PFAS emissions, in accordance with the Clean Air Act. It also requires that PFAS-containing materials designated for disposal be stored in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (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/5550/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5550/BILLS-116hr5550ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5550/BILLS-116hr5550ih.pdf.pdf |
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