The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is "taking a fresh look" at its authority to prioritize environmental justice.[1] This includes the EPA's "affirmative authority".
On October 18, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a multi-agency plan to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination nationwide. According to the White House,.
Biden Administration's multi-agency plan to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS contamination nationwide: Environmental Protection Agency EPA, Dept of Defense, Food & Drug Administration FDA, Dept of Agriculture USDA, Dept of Homeland Security DHS & Dept of Health & Human Services