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Introduced
06/29/2021
06/29/2021
In Committee
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the PFAS Transparency Act, requires the owner or operator of an industrial source to notify the owner or operator of the applicable treatment works before introducing any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The notification must include the identity and quantity of the PFAS, whether the substance is susceptible to treatment by the treatment works, and whether it would interfere with the operation of the treatment works. Violations of this requirement would be treated the same as violations of regulations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 06/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4224/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4224/BILLS-117hr4224ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4224/BILLS-117hr4224ih.pdf.pdf |
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