Bloomberg Environment | Clean Air Act to Start EPA Transparency Effort, Wheeler Says

The U.S. Department of Defense has picked a fight with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Congress over allowable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in groundwater in a remarkably public battle that portends a prolonged fight over how to regulate this emerging family of contaminants.

Kevin Minoli is quoted about the delegated duties of the acting head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation.

On July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act — the most comprehensive piece of federal legislation thus far to deal with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured since the 1940s. PFAS have been found in many common products, including firefighting foam, nonstick cookware, water-resistant clothing, cleaning products, paints and sealants, personal care products, and cosmetics. They are known as "forever chemicals," because they resist degradation and are highly persistent in the environment. If passed by the U.S. Senate, the PFAS Action Act will have sweeping implications for regulated businesses and industries.

Kevin Minoli comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science rule and its possible impact on public health protections amid COVID-19.

Kevin Minoli comments on President-elect Biden’s expected choice of North Carolina environment head Michael Regan to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.