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PFAS Safe Disposal Act

USA117th CongressHR-4463| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2021
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Safe Disposal Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste. No person is authorized to dispose of PFAS or aqueous film forming foam by incineration until the effective date of the promulgated regulations required by this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5550
PFAS Safe Disposal Act
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5550
    PFAS Safe Disposal Act


  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recycling

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

USA117th CongressHR-4463| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2021
PFAS Safe Disposal Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste. No person is authorized to dispose of PFAS or aqueous film forming foam by incineration until the effective date of the promulgated regulations required by this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5550
PFAS Safe Disposal Act
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5550
    PFAS Safe Disposal Act


  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recycling