To exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires exemption for owners and operators of certain resource management facilities from CERCLA liability for releases of PFAS. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, product standards, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environment, Native American Tribes, Education, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires exemption for owners and operators of certain resource management facilities from CERCLA liability for releases of PFAS.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires exemption for owners and operators of certain resource management facilities from CERCLA liability for releases of PFAS.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Native American Tribes, Education, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires exemption for owners and operators of certain resource management facilities from CERCLA liability for releases of PFAS.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Lummis (for herself, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Graham, …
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