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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. |
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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:
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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. |
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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). |
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Alternatives: TBD |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: TBD |
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Risks: TBD |
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Timetable:
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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 |