EPA Asks Court For Another 30 Days To Review Biden-Era PFAS Water Rule

EPA is asking the D.C. Circuit to extend by 30 days a stay of litigation challenging the agency’s PFAS drinking water rule, arguing the Trump administration needs more time to evaluate the Biden-era rule that set strict limits on six PFAS in drinking water and decide how to proceed in the case. The request underscores the Trump EPA’s continuing uncertainty about how to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as the agency prepares to announce a new PFAS lead official...