Simultaneously, the EPA intends to spare certain parties like farmers, municipal landfills, and local fire departments from CERCLA-related legal actions, provided that equitable considerations suggest exemption.
This development has spurred legislative actions, with two lawmakers proposing a bill to shield public water systems and various municipal entities from bearing the financial burden of PFAS cleanup under CERCLA.
As the EPA forges ahead with these regulatory updates, the decision marks a critical step towards addressing long-standing environmental and public health challenges posed by PFAS contamination.
