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US HR4224

US HR4224
PFAS Transparency Act


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Introduced
06/29/2021
In Committee
06/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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