The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutDEQ-CFW_00047953From: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [usaepa@semicegovdeliveny.com] Sent: 1/I6/201512:1659PyW To: Snyb,]u|ie [/o=NClVlA]L/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group (FYD|8OHFI33PDLT)/cn=Redpients/c*=ju|ie.grqb] Subject: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Daily Digest Bulletin News Release: EPA's Actions to Restrict PFOA and Similar Chemicals Yield Significant Human Health and Environmental Benefits/Due to the agency's efforts, th CDC finds a 41 percent reduction in human blood-leve[ 01/15/2O15 CONTACT - Cathy Milbourn 202-584-7849 202-564'4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15.2015 Due to the agency's efforts, the CDC finds a 41 percent reduction in human blood -levels WASHINGTON — To further agency and industry achievements, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed measures to ensure that perfluorinated chemicals that have beer) phased out donot re-enter the marketplace without review. 'Through our environmental stewardship program, eight companies have helped us make real progress toreduce these chemicals enevidenced inthe CDC findings" said Jim Jones, assistant administrator fnrEPA^n Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. ~We will continue that progress now that all importers and other domestic manufacturers will be required to give EPA an opportunity to review and restrict uses of these perfluorinated chemicals." Today's action builds on several EPA has taken since 2006, when reaching an agreement with companies to phase -out the chemicals by the end of 2015. Participating companies are on track to phase -out the chemicals by the end of 2015 and have successfully developed over 150 alternatives. EPA is also releasing the 2013 and 2104 companies' progress in meeting the 2015 phase -out goal. These chemicals are used in a wide range of industrial applications and consumer goods, including cleaners, textiles, carpet, leather, paper and paints, fire -fighting foams, and wire insulation. These chemicals are toxic, persist in the environment worldwide; and can accumulate in people and animals. EPA is proposing this Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Long -Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate chemicals in part in anticipation of this 2015 phase -out deadline. In 2013, EPA issued a final Significant New Use Rule for use of perfluorinated chemicals in carpets and carpet aftercare products. EPA has also issued other Significant New Use Rules on perfluorinated chemicals, including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFQS) and perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFAS) that were voluntarily phased -out of production. This proposal requires that anyone who intends to import these perfluorinated chemicals, including in products, or domestically produce or process these chemicals for any new use submit a notification to EPA at least 90 days before beginning the activity. This notice will provide the agency with an opportunity to evaluate the new use and, if necessary, take action to prohibit or limit the activity. Information on today's proposed rule and other actions EPA has taken on long -chain perfluorinated chemicals can be found at: http://www.epa._qov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/pfcs.htmi Information on progress on the 2010-2015 PFOA Stewardship Program can be found at: hftp://epa.gov/oppt/pfoa/pubs/stewardship/index.htmi III _ ■ N • _ • i CONTACT. Enesta Jones "anes.enesta e ax ov 202-564-7373 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2015 Protect Your Family from Lung Cancer Caused by Exposure to Radon in Your Home WASHINGTON — In recognizing January as National Radon Action Month, EPA encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for this naturally occurring radioactive gas and make 2015 a healthier, safer new year. "Many people don't realize that radon is the second cause of lung cancer after smoking," said EPA DEQ-CFW 00047954 Administrator Gina McCarthy. "The good news is radon exposure is preventable. Testing and fixing for radon will save thousands of lives, prevent burdensome health care costs, and make America's homes and schools safer for future generations." Each year about 21000 Americans die from lung cancer caused by exposure to radon. Testin . is the only way to know if a hone has elevated levels of radon. The U.S. Surgeon General and EFTA recommend taking action to reduce the radon level if it's at or above 4 picocuries per Liter (pCifL) of air. Affordable do -if -yourself radon test kits are available online, at many home improvement and hardware .stores, or you can hire a qualified radon professional. If your test result is 4 pCi1L or more, you should contact a qualified radon -reduction or mitigation contractor. A professionally installed radon reduction system removes the radon from beneath your home and discharges it harmlessly outside. That's done by using a vent pipe and exhaust fan. Taking action to reduce your exposure to radon is also a long -terra health investment. A working mitigation system is a positive selling point for homes on the market; in many areas a radon test is a standard part of real estate transactions. If you're building a new home, work with your builder to Include radon -resistant construction techniques. More information on how to test, obtain a test kit, contact your state radon office, and find a qualified radon professional is available at t t,' t:p:q { t don or by calling �1-800-SOS-RADON. R015 Here's your daily list of job openings at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please eadry d dd deli - r,, for a..:..a .fob Announcement Number: Cl-OARM-DE- n15-0011 Location Name" Washington CSC, District of Columbia Agency'. ncy'. Environmental Protection Agency € ccup tion Code" 0201 Pay Plan'. ' GS Appointment eat Duration-, -, DEQ-CFW 00047955 Permanent Opening Dote: Thursday, January 15, 2015 Closing Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Job Status: Full -Ties Salary 107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year Pay Grd(s), 14 to 14 Who May Apply; Any U.S. citizen may apply. Job Summary" Earth Day is every day at EPA! Dome help us protect the environment! Our diverse workforce Connects to more than just a Career -We share a Common passion to promote a Cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health Can be. We Consis Job Announcement Lumber-, E ESA-S L/ST-2015-0004 Location Name: District of Columbia, District of Columbia Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Occupation Code: 0905 Fay Plan: SL Appointment Duration: Permanent Opening Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 Closing Date-, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Job Status: Full -Time Salary: $121 956.00 to $183,300.001 Per Year Pay rede(s), 00 to 00 Who May Apply. ,any D.S. Citizen may apply. Job Summary. This is a Senior Leader (SL) position in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Immediate Office, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Expert Assistance Tear DEQ-CFW 00047956 You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you -mail subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for have any questions or problems, please e assistaice. This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ST-AY CONNECTEM fare b o '0' k 'YO: ML6ke- ffickr flikk-,7 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . .......................................... aov gOVDELIVERY 20J""�"� 202-"' DEQ-CFW-00047957