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Governor Healey signs new law to ban PFAS in firefighter protective gear
Governor Maura Healey signs a new law today protecting firefighters from toxic PFAS chemicals.
Massachusetts Legislature bans PFAS in firefighter protective gear
On Monday the Massachusetts legislature enacted important legislation to protect firefighters from toxic PFAS chemicals.
A victory for our health! Mass. House votes to ban toxic flame retardants
Late Friday afternoon the Massachusetts House voted to ban 10 toxic flame retardants in children’s products and household furniture! This will be a huge step forward to protect the health of children and firefighters – but first the Massachusetts Senate has to approve the bill and send it to the Governor’s desk before the clock strikes midnight on Monday.
Nominations For The Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL5)
We are nominating PFAS chemicals both individually and as a class for inclusion in the CCL5 due to demonstrated wide occurrence in drinking water sources and to robust data on health effects in drinking water.