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EPA/OW RIN: 2040-AG10 Publication ID: Fall 2024 
Title: Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for PFAS Manufacturers Under the Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Point Source Category 
Abstract:

As announced in the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 and as part of the EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024, the EPA is revising the existing Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (40 CFR part 414) to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances discharges from facilities manufacturing PFAS.

 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 414   
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. secs.1311, 1314, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1361   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

PFAS are a class of chemicals that are difficult to destroy and extremely persistent in the environment. Due to their mobility, they are detected in humans, animals, water, air, and soil across the globe. Exposure to certain PFAS is documented to result in harmful health effects in people and animals. PFAS manufacturer wastewater discharges contain measurable levels of PFAS and there currently are no national limitations on wastewater discharges of PFAS from these facilities. This rulemaking looks to limit the amount of PFAS discharged from PFAS manufacturing facilities, both directly into surface water and indirectly via Publicly Owned Treatment Works.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

The Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 33 U.S.C. 1311, 1314, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1342, and 1361).

Alternatives:

TBD

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

TBD

Risks:

TBD

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  03/17/2021  86 FR 14560   
NPRM  12/00/2024 
Additional Information: .
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Samantha Lewis
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1058
Fax:202 566-1053
Email: lewis.samantha@epa.gov

Brian D'Amico
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1069
Fax:202 566-1053
Email: damico.brian@epa.gov