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Policy principles on PFAS chemicals that include risk-based federal regulation of specific PFAS chemicals that use strong science as well as collaboration on effective treatment and disposal technologies.
This coalition letter was sent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, urging the consideration of principles related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as the agency explores potential policies for recognizing the critical benefits of these chemicals and ensuring they are used safely.
Many may view the waste streams generated by the clothing industry as a purely environmental problem, but one business sees it differently.
This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Water Policy Priorities for 2021.
In response to today’s introduction of the “CLEAN Future Act” by leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President of Policy Marty Durbin made the following statement.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, on the Nomination of Brenda Mallory to be Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permits.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Financial Services' committee's Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, on the subcommittee's hearing, "Climate Change and Social Responsibility."
Coalition comments regarding your proposed Interim Guidance on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Disposal and Destruction.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, on the Nomination of Michael Regan to be Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
