US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Announces Plan to Rescind 2024 PFAS National Drinking Water Standards
On May 13, 2025, the US EPA announced plans to rescind and revise its national drinking water standards for PFAS. Key highlights include:

• The EPA plans to rescind and reconsider the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for four PFAS compounds—PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, and PFBS—citing the need for further evaluation.
• EPA will uphold the existing MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS.
• Public water systems will now have until 2031 to comply with the PFOA and PFOS standards, providing additional time for infrastructure upgrades and treatment implementation.

US EPA plans to begin a new rulemaking process in the fall and to issue a new rule next spring.

See the full article from The Washington Post.

 MassDEP’s Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Committee on May 22, 2025
MassDEP BWSC Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 9:30–11:30 AM at MassDEP’s Office at 100 Cambridge Street Boston, Conference Rooms B&C. Learn more about how to attend the meeting in person or online on the MassDEP BWSC website.

MassDEP Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
MassDEP announced the application for the FY2026-27 TAG Program is now available. This grant opportunity provides $200,000 in funding, with up to $20,000 per community or municipal applicant group selected for an award, to enhance public involvement and promote a better understanding of the cleanup of contaminated sites in their communities. The application deadline is Friday, August 29, 2025. Learn more about this program and how to apply on MassDEP’s TAG Program webpage.