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November 7, 2022 | In the News: Bangor Daily News

Maine gives companies more time to disclose PFAS use after requests from lobbying groups

Katherine O’Brien, Attorney, Toxic Exposure & Health Program, Earthjustice: “The key concern with the department granting blanket extensions to many or all members of a trade association is whether it is making the required finding that each and every one of those companies qualifies for an extension.”

October 13, 2022 | Press Release

Half of “Forever Chemicals” in Commerce Approved through EPA Loopholes

Community and advocacy groups petition agency to take 600 PFAS off the market immediately

October 12, 2022 | Legal Document

Petition to remove half of “forever chemicals” in commerce

Earthjustice, on behalf of a coalition of environmental organizations and community advocates, filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to revoke the approval and order manufacturers to take off the market 600 PFAS — about half of the PFAS in commerce. EPA approved these toxic “forever chemicals” and allowed them to be sold through illegal use of exemptions in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

August 26, 2022 | Feature

Maine gives companies more time to disclose PFAS use after requests from lobbying groups

Half of “Forever Chemicals” in Commerce Approved through EPA Loopholes

Petition to remove half of “forever chemicals” in commerce

Inside EPA’s Roadmap on Regulating PFAS Chemicals

PFOA and PFOS To be Considered Hazardous Under Superfund Law

PFAS Added to Toxics Release Inventory Only Account for a Fraction in Use

'Forever Chemicals' contaminate drinking water, including East AL city water supply

Earthjustice Applauds Inclusion of PFAS Amendments in NDAA

EPA Announces New Health Advisory Levels for Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

Gov. Polis signs most comprehensive state law in nation restricting PFAS

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