May 07, 2019
By:
Walter G. Wright
Category:
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
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H.R. 2377 was introduced into the United States Congress which would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”)to require that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) publish a Maximum Contaminant Level goal for total per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (collectively “PFAS”).
The bill would also require the promulgation of a SDWA national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS.
Sponsors of H.R. 2377 include:
- Congressman Boyle
- Congressman Pallone
- Congressman Tonko
- Congressman Kildee
- Congressman Fitzpatrick
The bill is titled:
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019
The bill has been referred to the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.
A copy of the bill can be found here.
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