Breaking News: U.S. EPA Unveils PFAS Plan Under Comeback Initiative

On April 28, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled an action plan to tackle per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, aligning with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s Powering the Great American Comeback initiative.

As part of the plan, the EPA will appoint an agency lead for PFAS efforts; implement a PFAS testing strategy under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 4; improve air-related PFAS data collection; and address available information gaps.

The agency will now offer updates to the PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance annually, instead of every three years. The EPA will also accelerate testing method development and address compliance challenges related to drinking water regulations for certain PFAS.

Additional actions include enforcing Clean Water Act restrictions, adding PFAS to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and prioritizing effective outcomes for PFAS risk assessments. The agency also aims to enhance remediation efforts where drinking water is affected by PFAS and collaborate with states for risk assessments and enforcement. A public comment period for biosolids risk assessment will be completed to inform future steps.