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The Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15) announces one new rulemaking and several new studies.
 

EPA continues to focus on assessing opportunities to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges from multiple industrial categories, as outlined in the 2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

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Rulemaking

EPA has determined that revisions to the effluent guidelines and standards for the Landfills Category (40 CFR part 445) are warranted.

Studies

  • The detailed study of the Textile Mills Category (40 CFR part 410) will be expanded to gather information on the use and treatment of PFAS in this industry and associated PFAS discharges.
  • A POTW Influent Study of PFAS will focus on collecting nationwide data on industrial discharges of PFAS to POTWs, including categories recently reviewed. EPA plans to verify sources of PFAS wastewater and help POTWs assess the need for control measures at the source.
  • EPA will conduct a detailed study of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Category (40 CFR part 412).

Related Actions

EPA is not pursuing further action for the Electrical and Electronic Components Category (40 CFR part 469) at this time but will continue monitoring this category for PFAS discharge data through the POTW Influent Study. EPA will also continue to monitor PFAS use and discharges from the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category (40 CFR part 430) and airports.

Updates on Previously-Announced Rulemaking

Documents

All supporting materials for Plan 15 can be found on EPA’s docket at regulations.gov. The Docket Number is EPA-HQ-OW-2021-0547.

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Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Doruntinë Rexhepi (rexhepi.doruntine@epa.gov), Project Manager, at 202-566-2532.

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Last updated on February 9, 2023