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Federal Role in Responding to Potential Risks of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

Authors :
Bearden, David M.
Yen, Jerry H.
Tiemann, Mary
Humphreys, Elena H.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 10/23/2019, Preceding p1-51, 54p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on federal role in responding to potential risks of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. It mentions that federal actions to address potential risks from polyfluoroalkyl substances have focused mostly on perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate because of past uses, prevalence in the environment, and availability of health effects research.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
139928401