Cleaning up hazardous PFAS chemicals

Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee · November 20, 2025

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Opening remarks and hearing scope

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Chair Capito opened the hearing, saying the committee will examine how PFAS cleanup and disposal affect infrastructure projects and the difficulty in determining where contaminated soils should go, what standards apply, and who is liable.

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Senate Environment and Public Works hearing on PFAS disposal, liability, and the need for EPA standards and possible congressional fixes; witnesses from industry, contractors and CRS testified about disposal technology, capacity, and risks to contractors and passive receivers.

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