EPA CANCELS PFAS GRANTS, HINTS AT NEW STRATEGY

On April 15^th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) canceled millions of dollars in PFAS research grants and plans to announce a new strategy soon. Following this, the EPA removed a map tracking high-risk chemical facilities, citing a re-evaluation to enhance safety and competitiveness for American businesses. Meanwhile, Michigan’s Department of Environment will monitor fish for “forever chemicals” at youth fishing events, and Minnesota updated its fish consumption guidelines for 44 water bodies based on new data. The New York Senate passed the PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act, requiring monitoring of PFAS in industrial facilities and wastewater treatment plants. Meanwhile, Wisconsin DNR is providing emergency drinking water to households in Peshtigo with new advisories and updated health guidelines for PFAS in groundwater.