House Rep Demands Answers About Delayed EPA Report on PFNA, a Toxic Forever Chemical
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, demanded answers from the EPA regarding the delayed release of a report on PFNA, a toxic forever chemical found in water systems serving 26 million Americans. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Pingree cited government scientists who stated the report was ready for publication in April but has not been released. The report details health risks including interference with human development and potential liver damage. Pingree questioned the delay's timing alongside the EPA’s decision to rescind drinking water limits for PFNA and other PFAS chemicals, noting industry pushback against regulation. She also raised concerns about possible interference with the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program responsible for the report.
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