December 27, 2022: NCHR public comments on EPA’s proposed draft supports the need for recordkeeping and reporting as they are vital steps toward managing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, there are accountability loopholes identified in this proposed draft that could allow manufacturers to take advantage of the system, ie. making it optional to register an unknown chemical with a CASRN or other identifier and not required. It is for reasons like this that we believe the draft does not go far enough.
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Testimony of Diana Zuckerman at the Meeting of EPA’s National Environmental Justice Advisory Council on September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022: I want to comment very briefly on the PFAS recommendations, since that’s an issue we’ve worked on for years. Let me add that we are very concerned about all endocrine disrupting chemicals not just PFAS.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments at EPA’s 2021 CHPAC Meeting
November 2, 2021: We strongly urge the EPA to conduct research on how currently used materials for artificial turf and playgrounds can pose risks to the health of the children who play on them, and to develop standards to regulate the safety of these materials.
Read More »What Are PFAS Chemicals and Why Are They Dangerous?
This article explains where PFAS chemicals are found, the types of medical problems they cause, and how you can reduce your exposure to them
Read More »NCHR’s Testimony to NASEM Town Hall on PFAS Testing
We urge testing for blood levels of PFAS among those exposed at work, among communities exposed through groundwater, athletes and children who play on artificial turf and playground equipment, pregnant and lactating women, or others exposed to contaminants.
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