PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-26 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
| 2019-09-26 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2019-05-15 | Committee | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House committee actions |
| 2019-05-09 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House committee actions |
| 2019-05-08 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2019-05-08 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |