Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels
In this proposed rulemaking, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a federal exemption, pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 1416(f) and 1450(a)(1), that will extend the dates...
Sign up to read the full analysisDocument type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Published: 2026-05-20.
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