EPN Comments on IRFA and Economic Analysis for PFAS Reporting Rule
EPN Urges EPA to Archive UCMR5 Samples
EPN Expresses Scientific Concerns about WHO Draft Provisional Drinking Water Guidelines for PFOA, PFOS, and Total PFAS
EPN Submits Comments on WHO Draft Guidelines for PFOA, PFOS, and Total PFAS in Drinking Water
EPN Submits Comments on Proposed Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances
Letter Suggesting That PFOA and PFOS Be Designated as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
EPN Submits Comments on Revised Risk Determination for Methylene Chloride
Letter to Senate Committees Urging Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4543) Regarding PFAS
EPN Submits Comments on Revised Risk Determinations for PCE and NMP
EPN IN THE NEWS RELATED TO Toxic Substances
Traces of Harmful Chemicals Reported in Valley Drinking Water
Linda Birnbaum, former Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program and former EPA scientist, was quoted in this article discussing the adverse effects PFAS have on human health.
Depleted Under Trump, a ‘Traumatized’ E.P.A. Struggles with Its Mission
Betsy Southerland, former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in this article about how EPA is still struggling to meet its regulatory deadlines because of chronic underfunding, despite the recent influx of money from the climate bill.
Industry Wants Congress to Step in on TSCA New Chemical Reviews, Missed Deadlines
Betsy Southerland, former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in this article discussing how increased House oversight will not necessarily lead to industry-requested changes to EPA’s TSCA program since the program remains seriously underfunded. Betsy was also quoted in a related Chemical Watch article about what to expect from the TSCA program in 2023.
Locally Caught Fish Are Full of Dangerous Chemicals Called PFAS, Study Finds
Linda Birnbaum, former Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program and former EPA scientist, was quoted in this article discussing a recent study that revealed dangerously high levels of PFAS in freshwater fish across the country.