PFAS Transparency Act

United States116th CongressHR-5540House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 7, 2020

Summary

PFAS Transparency Act 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.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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