Lawmakers are under pressure to decide the fate of COVID-era telehealth payment changes; the CDC reports an alarming increase in sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases among Americans 55 years and older; new regulations aim to reduce harmful exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”
EPA will issue Significant New Use Rules SNUR under Toxic Substances Control Act for 18 chemicals fuels made from plastic waste based feedstocks to check for PFAS heavy metals dioxins bisphenols flame retardants. Reduce Pollution. None in production yet.
Maine Department of Environmental Protection released proposal to implement procedures for Maine 2021 law requiring manufacturers to submit notifications to DEP for products and product components containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS.