WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the public for input regarding potential future hazardous substance designations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as "Superfund."
"Today's announcement highlights EPA's commitment to transparency and the use of the best available science to tackle PFAS pollution and protect people from exposure to these forever chemicals," said Barry N. Breen, Acting Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management. "This is a key commitment under the Agency's PFAS Strategic Roadmap and will provide an opportunity for a large and diverse group of stakeholders, including the public, state and local governments, Tribes, industry, businesses, environmental groups, and universities, to provide input and help EPA gather the latest science and information regarding PFAS."