2018 PFAS National Leadership Summit

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. to take action on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment from May 22-23, 2018.

During the summit, participants worked together to:

• Share information on ongoing efforts to characterize risks from PFAS and develop monitoring and treatment/cleanup techniques
• Identify specific near-term actions, beyond those already underway, that are needed to address challenges currently facing states and local communities
• Develop risk communication strategies that will help communities to address public concerns with PFAS

Meeting Information

• PFAS National Summit Meeting Agenda (Updated with Speakers) (pdf) (543.18 KB, May 18, 2018)
• List of Confirmed Organizations (pdf) (217.11 KB, May 22, 2018)
• PFAS National Leadership Summit Meeting Summary (pdf) (846.89 KB, August 2018)

Presentations

• Historical and Current Uses of PFAS: Jessica Bowman (pdf) (246.85 KB)
• TSCA perspective on PFAS: Jeff Morris (pdf) (543.61 KB)
• Identifying PFAS in Your Community: Maureen Sullivan (pdf) (67.81 KB)
• Identifying PFAS in Your Community: Tracie White (pdf) (488.82 KB)
• Identifying PFAS in Your Community: Alexandra Dunn (pdf) (680.86 KB)
• Solutions for Addressing PFAS: Carel Vandermeyden (pdf) (932.15 KB)
• Solutions for Addressing PFAS: Brandon Kernen (pdf) (585.22 KB)
• Communicating PFAS: Erik Olson (pdf) (767.31 KB)
• Solutions for Address PFAS: Andrew Gillespie (pdf) (578.25 KB)
• List of Confirmed Organizations (pdf) (217.11 KB, May 22, 2018)

In the weeks following the summit, EPA travelled to a number of states with communities impacted by PFAS. EPA heard directly from the public on how to best help states and communities facing this issue. Using information from the National Leadership Summit, community engagements, and public input provided by the docket, EPA plans to develop a PFAS Management Plan.

• Press Release: EPA to Convene National Leadership Summit to Take Action on PFAS (March 19, 2018)
• Press Release: Former Administrator Pruitt Kicks Off National Leadership Summit on PFAS (May 22, 2018)
• Press Release: Historic EPA Summit Provides Active Engagement and Actions to Address PFAS (May 23, 2018)

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Questions and Answers

Where will the meeting be held?

The meeting took place at EPA headquarters in Washington, DC from May 22 - 23, 2018.

Who has been invited to attend?

EPA invited states, federal partners, territories, tribes and representatives from national organizations to attend.

How can I participate if I have not been invited?

EPA provided the public with the opportunity to send written input to EPA in the public docket by visiting https://www.regulations.gov/ enter docket number: OW-2018-0270. The docket is now closed.

Who can I contact if I have additional questions about the Summit?

You can send an email to safewater@epa.gov for any questions.