#aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bdfg ,,an ,,act ,to require the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,pfas ,action ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,designation as hazardous substances4 ,sec4 #c4 ,testing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #d4 ,manufacturing and processing notices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #e4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for ,,pfas4 ,sec4 #f4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #g4 ,establishment of ,,pfas infrastructure grant program4 ,sec4 #h4 ,listing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants4 ,sec4 #i4 ,prohibition on unsafe waste incineration of ,,pfas4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,label for ,,pfas-free products4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment containing any ,,pfas4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,investigation of prevention of contamination by ,gen,x4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,disclosure of introductions of ,,pfas4 ,sec4 #ad4 ,household well water testing website4 ,sec4 #ae4 ,risk-communication strategy4 ,sec4 #af4 ,assistance to ,territories for addressing emerging contaminants1 with a focus on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #ag4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas4 ,sec4 #ah4 ,school drinking water testing and filtration grant program4 ,sec4 #ai4 ,analytical reference standards for ,,pfas4 #b4 ,designation as hazardous substances 7a7 ,designation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall designate perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts1 and perfluoroactanesulfonic acid and its salts1 as hazardous substances under section #ajb7;a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb7;a774 7b7 ,deadline for additional determinations ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall determine whether to designate all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 other than those perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances designated pursuant to subsection 7a71 as hazardous substances under section #ajb7;a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb7;a77 individually or in groups4 7c7 ,airport sponsors 7#a7 ,in general ,no sponsor1 including a sponsor of the civilian portion of a joint-use airport or a shared-use airport 7as such terms are defined in section #aci4e of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 shall be liable under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 for the costs of responding to1 or damages resulting from1 a release to the environment of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance designated as a hazardous substance under section #ajb7;a7 of such ,act that resulted from the use of aqueous film forming foam agent1 if such use was-- 7,a7 required by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for compliance with part #aci of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 carried out in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration standards and guidance on the use of such substance4 7#b7 ,sponsor defined ,in this subsection1 the term sponsor has the meaning given such term in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,public availability ,not later than #fj days after making a determination under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall make the results of such determination publicly available on the website of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7e7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a review of actions by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to clean up contamination of the substances designated pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of cleanup progress and effectiveness1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the number of sites where the ,environmental ,protection ,agency has acted to remediate contamination of the substances designated pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,which types of chemicals relating to such substances were present at each site and the extent to which each site was contaminated4 7,c7 ,an analysis of discrepancies in cleanup between ,federal and non-,federal contamination sites4 7,d7 ,any other elements the ,administrator may determine necessary4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on the ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 #c4 ,testing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,testing requirements ,section #d7;a7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances rule 7,a7 ,rule ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 the ,administrator shall1 by rule1 require that comprehensive toxicity testing be conducted on all chemical substances that are perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in issuing a rule under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator-- 7i7 may establish categories of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances based on hazard characteristics or chemical properties2 7ii7 shall require the development of information relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that the ,administrator determines is likely to be useful in evaluating the hazard and risk posed by such substances in land1 air1 and water 7including drinking water and water used for agricultural purposes71 as well as in products2 and 7iii7 may allow for varied or tiered testing requirements based on hazard characteristics or chemical properties of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or categories of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7,c7 ,deadlines ,the ,administrator shall issue-- 7i7 a proposed rule under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this paragraph2 and 7ii7 a final rule under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,persons subject to rule ,section #d7;b77#c7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjc7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,a rule under subsection 7a77#e7 shall require the development of information by any person who manufactures or processes1 or intends to manufacture or process1 a chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 4 7c7 ,perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,section #d of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7#a7 ,testing requirement rule 7,a7 ,protocols and methodologies ,in determining the protocols and methodologies to be included pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 in a rule under subsection 7a77#e71 the ,administrator shall allow for protocols and methodologies that test chemical substances that are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as a class4 7,b7 ,period ,in determining the period to be included pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 in a rule under subsection 7a77#e71 the ,administrator shall ensure that the period is as short as possible while allowing for completion of the required testing4 7#b7 ,exemptions ,in carrying out subsection 7c7 with respect to a chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance1 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 may only determine under subsection 7c77#b7 that information would be duplicative if the chemical substance with respect to which the application for exemption is submitted is in the same category1 as established under subsection 7a77#e77;,b77i71 as a chemical substance for which information has been submitted to the ,administrator in accordance with a rule1 order1 or consent agreement under subsection 7a7 or for which information is being developed pursuant to such a rule1 order1 or consent agreement2 and 7,b7 shall publish a list of all such chemical substances for which an exemption under subsection 7c7 is granted4 4 #d4 ,manufacturing and processing notices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,section #e of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,,pfas 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 this subsection does not apply to any chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 7,b7 ,drugs and devices ,paragraph 7#c7 applies to a chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance which is manufactured or processed1 or proposed to be manufactured or processed1 solely for purposes of-- 7i7 scientific experimentation or analysis with respect to a drug or device 7as such terms are defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act7 or personal protective equipment 7as such term is defined in section #bjjje of the ,,cares ,act72 or 7ii7 chemical research on1 or analysis of1 such a chemical substance for the development of a drug or device 7as such terms are defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act7 or personal protective equipment 7as such term is defined in section #bjjje of the ,,cares ,act74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7#a7 ,determination ,for a period of #e years beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection1 any chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance for which a notice is submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to have been determined by the ,administrator to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,order ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 for a chemical substance described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall issue an order under subsection 7f77#c7 to prohibit the manufacture1 processing1 and distribution in commerce of such chemical substance4 4 #e4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for ,,pfas ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall1 after notice and opportunity for public comment1 promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 which shall1 at a minimum1 include standards for-- 7i7 perfluorooctanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfoa72 and 7ii7 perfluorooctane sulfonic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfos74 7,b7 ,alternative procedures 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the validation by the ,administrator of an equally effective quality control and testing procedure to ensure compliance with the national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 to measure the levels described in clause 7ii7 or other methods to detect and monitor perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water1 the ,administrator shall add the procedure or method as an alternative to the quality control and testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the ,federal ,register in accordance with section #adja7a77;,d74 7ii7 ,levels described ,the levels referred to in clause 7i7 are-- 7,i7 the level of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance2 7,,ii7 the total levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7,,iii7 the total levels of organic fluorine4 7,c7 ,inclusions ,the ,administrator may include a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances on-- 7i7 the list of contaminants for consideration of regulation under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 in accordance with such paragraph2 and 7ii7 the list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored under section #adde7;a77#b77;,b77i71 in accordance with such section4 7,d7 ,monitoring ,when establishing monitoring requirements for public water systems as part of a national primary drinking water regulation under subparagraph 7,a7 or subparagraph 7,g77ii71 the ,administrator shall tailor the monitoring requirements for public water systems that do not detect or are reliably and consistently below the maximum contaminant level 7as defined in section #adah7;b77#b77;,b77 for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances subject to the national primary drinking water regulation4 7,e7 ,health protection ,the national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be protective of the health of subpopulations at greater risk1 as described in section #adeh4 7,f7 ,health risk reduction and cost analysis ,in meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#c77;,c71 the ,administrator may rely on information available to the ,administrator with respect to one or more specific perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances to extrapolate reasoned conclusions regarding the health risks and effects of a class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances of which the specific perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances are a part4 7,g7 ,regulation of additional substances 7i7 ,determination ,the ,administrator shall make a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 using the criteria described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of that paragraph1 whether to include a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in the national primary drinking water regulation under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #ah months after the later of-- 7,i7 the date on which the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is listed on the list of contaminants for consideration of regulation under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i72 and 7,,ii7 the date on which-- 7aa7 the ,administrator has received the results of monitoring under section #adde7;a77#b77;,b7 for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 or 7bb7 the ,administrator has received reliable water data or water monitoring surveys for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances from a ,federal or ,state agency that the ,administrator determines to be of a quality sufficient to make a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7ii7 ,primary drinking water regulations 7,i7 ,in general ,for each perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances that the ,administrator determines to regulate under clause 7i71 the ,administrator-- 7aa7 not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,administrator makes the determination1 shall propose a national primary drinking water regulation for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7bb7 may publish the proposed national primary drinking water regulation described in item 7aa7 concurrently with the publication of the determination to regulate the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7,,ii7 ,deadline 7aa7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator publishes a proposed national primary drinking water regulation under clause 7i77,i7 and subject to item 7bb71 the ,administrator shall take final action on the proposed national primary drinking water regulation4 7bb7 ,extension ,the ,administrator1 on publication of notice in the ,federal ,register1 may extend the deadline under item 7aa7 by not more than #f months4 7,h7 ,health advisory 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,administrator shall publish a health advisory under paragraph 7#a77;,f7 for a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances not subject to a national primary drinking water regulation not later than #a year after the later of-- 7,i7 the date on which the ,administrator finalizes a toxicity value for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7,,ii7 the date on which the ,administrator validates an effective quality control and testing procedure for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirements of clause 7i7 with respect to a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances if the ,administrator determines that there is a substantial likelihood that the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances will not occur in drinking water with sufficient frequency to justify the publication of a health advisory1 and publishes such determination1 including the information and analysis used1 and basis for1 such determination1 in the ,federal ,register4 4 #f4 ,enforcement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may not impose financial penalties for the violation of a national primary drinking water regulation 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f77 with respect to a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for which a national primary drinking water regulation has been promulgated under section #adab7;b77#af7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act earlier than the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,administrator promulgates the national primary drinking water regulation4 #g4 ,establishment of ,,pfas infrastructure grant program ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adei;,e4 ,assistance for community water systems affected by ,,pfas 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a program to award grants to affected community water systems to pay for capital costs associated with the implementation of eligible treatment technologies4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish guidance describing the form and timing for community water systems to apply for grants under this section4 7#b7 ,required information ,the ,administrator shall require a community water system applying for a grant under this section to submit-- 7,a7 information showing the presence of ,,pfas in water of the community water system2 and 7,b7 a certification that the treatment technology in use by the community water system at the time of application is not sufficient to meet all applicable standards1 and all applicable health advisories published pursuant to section #adab7;b77#a77;,f71 for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7c7 ,list of eligible treatment technologies ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall publish a list of treatment technologies that the ,administrator determines are the most effective at removing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from drinking water4 7d7 ,priority for funding ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize an affected community water system that-- 7#a7 serves a disadvantaged community2 7#b7 will provide at least a #aj-percent cost share for the cost of implementing an eligible treatment technology2 7#c7 demonstrates the capacity to maintain the eligible treatment technology to be implemented using the grant2 or 7#d7 is located within an area with respect to which the ,administrator has published a determination under the first sentence of section #adbd7;e7 relating to an aquifer that is the sole or principal drinking water source for the area4 7e7 ,no increased bonding authority ,amounts awarded to affected community water systems under this section may not be used as a source of payment of1 or security for 7directly or indirectly71 in whole or in part1 any obligation the interest on which is exempt from the tax imposed under chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not more than #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,special rule ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by paragraph 7#a71 #be1jjj1jjj are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc for grants under subsection 7a7 to pay for capital costs associated with the implementation of eligible treatment technologies during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjad1 and ending on the date of enactment of this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affected community water system ,the term affected community water system means a community water system that is affected by the presence of ,,pfas in the water in the community water system4 7#b7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community has the meaning given that term in section #adeb4 7#c7 ,disproportionately exposed community ,the term disproportionately exposed community means a community in which climate change1 pollution1 or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial1 regional1 social1 environmental1 and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples1 communities of color1 migrant communities1 deindustrialized communities1 depopulated rural communities1 the poor1 low-income workers1 women1 the elderly1 the unhoused1 people with disabilities1 or youth4 7#d7 ,eligible treatment technology ,the term eligible treatment technology means a treatment technology included on the list published under subsection 7c74 7#e7 ,,pfas ,the term ,,pfas means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom1 including the chemical ,gen,x4 4 #h4 ,listing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants 7a7 ,listing 7#a7 ,initial listing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall issue a final rule adding perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts1 and perfluoroactanesulfonic acid and its salts1 to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section #aab7;b7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdab7;b774 7#b7 ,additional listings ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall determine whether to issue1 in accordance with section #aab of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdab71 any final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 other than those perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section #aab7;b7 of such ,act4 7b7 ,sources categories ,not later than #cfe days after any final rule is issued pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall revise the list under section #aab7;c77#a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdab7;c77#a77 to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to such final rule4 #i4 ,prohibition on unsafe waste incineration of ,,pfas ,section #cjjd of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7z7 ,,pfas wastes 7#a7 ,firefighting foam ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall promulgate regulations requiring that when materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam are disposed-- 7,a7 all incineration is conducted in a manner that eliminates perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances while also minimizing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances emitted into the air to the extent feasible2 7,b7 all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the ,clean ,air ,act1 including controlling hydrogen fluoride2 7,c7 any materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are designated for disposal are stored in accordance with the requirement under part #bfd of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,d7 all incineration is conducted at a facility that has been permitted to receive waste regulated under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,penalties ,for purposes of section #cjjh7;d71 a waste subject to a prohibition under this subsection shall be considered a hazardous waste identified or listed under this subtitle4 4 #aj4 ,label for ,,pfas-free products 7a7 ,label for ,,pfas-,free products ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall-- 7#a7 revise the ,safer ,choice ,standard of the ,safer ,choice ,program to identify the requirements for a covered product to meet in order to be labeled with a ,safer ,choice label1 including a requirement that any such covered product does not contain any ,,pfas2 or 7#b7 establish a voluntary label that is available to be used by any manufacturer of any covered product that the ,administrator has reviewed and found does not contain any ,,pfas4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered product ,the term covered product means-- 7,a7 a pot1 7,b7 a pan2 7,c7 a cooking utensil2 7,d7 carpet2 7,e7 a rug2 7,f7 clothing2 7,g7 upholstered furniture2 7,h7 a stain resistant1 water resistant1 or grease resistant coating not subject to requirements under section #dji of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act2 7,i7 food packaging material2 7,j7 an umbrella2 7,k7 luggage2 or 7,l7 a cleaning product4 7#b7 ,,pfas ,the term ,,pfas means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom4 #aa4 ,guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment containing any ,,pfas 7a7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in consultation with the head of the ,u4,s4 ,fire ,administration1 ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and other relevant ,federal departments or agencies and representatives of ,state and local building and fire code enforcement jurisdictions1 shall issue guidance on minimizing the use of1 or contact with1 firefighting foam and other related equipment containing any ,,pfas by firefighters1 police officers1 paramedics1 emergency medical technicians1 and other first responders1 in order to minimize the risk to such firefighters1 police officers1 paramedics1 emergency medical technicians1 and other first responders1 and the environment1 without jeopardizing firefighting efforts4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the head of the ,u4,s4 ,fire ,administration1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the effectiveness of the guidance issued under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include recommendations for congressional actions that the ,administrator determines appropriate to assist efforts to reduce exposure to ,,pfas by firefighters and the other persons described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in consultation with the head of the ,u4,s4 ,fire ,administration and other relevant ,federal departments or agencies1 shall report to ,congress on the efforts of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies to identify viable alternatives to firefighting foam and other related equipment containing any ,,pfas4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term 8,,pfas0 means perfluorooctanoic acid1 perfluorooctanesulfonic acid1 and any other perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom that the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency determines is used in firefighting foam and other related equipment4 #ab4 ,investigation of prevention of contamination by ,gen,x ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall investigate methods and means to prevent contamination by ,gen,x of surface waters1 including source waters used for drinking water purposes4 #ac4 ,disclosure of introductions of ,,pfas 7a7 ,in general ,the introduction of any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance by the owner or operator of an industrial source shall be unlawful unless such owner or operator first notifies the owner or operator of the applicable treatment works of-- 7#a7 the identity and quantity of such substance2 7#b7 whether such substance is susceptible to treatment by such treatment works2 and 7#c7 whether such substance would interfere with the operation of the treatment works4 7b7 ,violations ,a violation of this section shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection #cjg7;b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acag7;b774 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,introduction ,the term introduction means the introduction of pollutants into treatment works1 as described in section #cjg7;b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acag74 7#b7 ,treatment works ,the term treatment works has the meaning given that term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 #ad4 ,household well water testing website 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall establish a website containing information relating to the testing of household well water4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,administrator shall include on the website established under subsection 7a7 the following3 7#a7 ,information on how to get groundwater that is the source for a household water well tested by a well inspector who is certified by a qualified third party4 7#b7 ,a list of laboratories that analyze water samples and are certified by a ,state or the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,state-specific information1 developed in coordination with each ,state1 on naturally occurring and human-induced contaminants4 7#d7 ,information that1 using accepted risk communication techniques1 clearly communicates whether a test result value exceeds a level determined by the ,administrator or the ,state to pose a health risk4 7#e7 ,information on treatment options1 including information relating to water treatment systems certified to the relevant ,,nsf_/,,ansi ,american ,national ,standard for drinking water treatment units by a third-party certification body accredited by the ,,ansi ,national ,accreditation ,board4 7#f7 ,a directory of whom to contact to report a test result value that exceeds a level determined by the ,administrator or the ,state to pose a health risk4 7#g7 ,information on financial assistance that is available for homeowners to support water treatment1 including grants under section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 and ,state resources4 7#h7 ,information about the health risks associated with consuming water contaminated with ,,pfas as well as recommendations for individuals who believe they may have consumed such ,,pfas-contaminated water4 7#i7 ,any other information the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,access ,the ,administrator shall ensure information on the website established under subsection 7a7 is presented in a manner that provides meaningful access to such information for individuals with limited ,english proficiency4 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and appropriate ,state agencies in carrying out this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 #ae4 ,risk-communication strategy ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards or potential hazards of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 or categories of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 by-- 7#a7 disseminating information about the risks or potential risks posed by such substances or categories in land1 air1 water 7including drinking water and water used for agricultural purposes71 and products2 7#b7 notifying the public about exposure pathways and mitigation measures through outreach and educational resources2 and 7#c7 consulting with ,states that have demonstrated effective risk-communication strategies for best practices in developing a national risk-communication strategy4 #af4 ,assistance to ,territories for addressing emerging contaminants1 with a focus on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,section #adeb7t7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,assistance to ,territories ,to the extent that sufficient applications are received1 the ,administrator shall use not less than #b percent of the amounts made available under this subsection to provide grants to the ,virgin ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 and ,guam for the purpose of addressing emerging contaminants1 with a focus on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 4 #ag4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas 7a7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,water quality criteria ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register human health water quality criteria under section #cjd7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acad7 for each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and class of such substances4 7#b7 ,effluent limitations guidelines and standards for priority industry categories ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register a final rule establishing1 for each priority industry category1 effluent limitations guidelines and standards1 in accordance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 for the discharge 7including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works7 of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and class of such substances4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,administrator shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of each publication made under this section4 7c7 ,implementation assistance for publicly owned treatment works 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works1 to be used to implement effluent limitations guidelines and standards developed by the ,administrator for a perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 or class of such substances4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this subsection #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 7d7 ,no increased bonding authority ,amounts awarded to an owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works under this section may not be used as a source of payment of1 or security for 7directly or indirectly71 in whole or in part1 any obligation the interest on which is exempt from the tax imposed under chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,effluent limitation ,the term effluent limitation has the meaning given that term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7#c7 ,measurable ,the term measurable means1 with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances1 capable of being measured using test procedures established under section #cjd7;h7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acad74 7#d7 ,perfluoroalkyl substance ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#e7 ,polyfluoroalkyl substance ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#f7 ,priority industry category ,the term priority industry category means the following point source categories3 7,a7 ,organic chemicals1 plastics1 and synthetic fibers1 as identified in part #dad of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,pulp1 paper1 and paperboard1 as identified in part #dcj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,c7 ,textile mills1 as identified in part #daj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,d7 ,electroplating1 as identified in part #dac of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,e7 ,metal finishing1 as identified in part #dcc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,f7 ,leather tanning and finishing1 as identified in part #dbe of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,g7 ,paint formulating1 as identified in part #ddf of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,h7 ,electrical and electronic components1 as identified in part #dfi of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,i7 ,plastics molding and forming1 as identified in part #dfc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#g7 ,treatment works ,the term treatment works has the meaning given that term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 #ah4 ,school drinking water testing and filtration grant program ,part ,f of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adff4 ,school ,,pfas testing and filtration grant program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a program to make grants to eligible entities for-- 7#a7 testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at schools that is conducted by an entity approved by the ,administrator or the applicable ,state to conduct the testing2 7#b7 installation1 maintenance1 and repair of water filtration systems effective for reducing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at schools that contains a level of any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that exceeds-- 7,a7 an applicable maximum contaminant level established by the ,administrator under section #adab2 or 7,b7 an applicable standard established by the applicable ,state that is more stringent than the level described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7#c7 safe disposal of spent water filtration equipment used to reduce perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at schools4 7b7 ,guidance2 public availability ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 expend grant funds in accordance with any applicable ,state regulation or guidance regarding the reduction of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at schools that is not less stringent than any applicable guidance issued by the ,administrator2 7#b7 make publicly available1 including1 to the maximum extent practicable1 on the website of the eligible entity1 a copy of the results of any testing carried out with grant funds received under this section2 and 7#c7 notify parent1 teacher1 and employee organizations of the availability of the results described in paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,limitation ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may use not more than #e percent of grant funds to pay the administrative costs of carrying out the activities for which the grant was made4 7d7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a local educational agency2 or 7#b7 a ,state agency that administers a statewide program to test for1 remediate1 or filter perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriation ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 4 #ai4 ,analytical reference standards for ,,pfas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the ,administrator an analytical reference standard for each perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is #aj years prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,uses ,the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 use an analytical reference standard submitted under this section only for-- 7,a7 the development of information1 protocols1 and methodologies1 which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of ,federal requirements2 and 7#b7 provide an analytical reference standard submitted under this section to a ,state1 to be used only for-- 7,a7 the development of information1 protocols1 and methodologies1 which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the ,state2 and 7,b7 activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of ,state requirements4 7c7 ,prohibition ,no person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means a manufacturer of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#b7 ,manufacture2 ,state ,the terms manufacture and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb74 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,july #ba1 #bjba4;,clerk4