PFAS Rulemaking
What are three reasons PFAS is bad?
(Mobile, bioaccumulates, forever, health impacts)
How many Tiers are there in the PFAS implementation plan?
Two
Where do you find the PM checklist?
On the Cleanup channel under PFAS workgroup
What cooking pot brand notoriously contains large amounts of PFAS?
Teflon frying pan
What is the disease starting with "c" most associated with PFAS?
Cancer
What common word beginning with F is associated with PFAS?
Forever
The implementation plan is to address: Biggest first? Best first? Worst first?
Worst first
What is the first step on the PM checklist?
Characterize your site: Decide if your site is Tier 1, Tier 2 or not a PFAS site
Which of these items does not contain PFAS?
Dental floss, mascara, rain jacket, cast-iron pan
cast-iron pan
What agency partners with DEQ to look at PFAS in drinking water?
OHA
How many PFAs compounds can Cleanup now regulate?
6
When should PMs start implementing this new PFAS rule?
Immediately! We have the regulatory ability to do so, lets get started!
What impacts to other media would elevate a site from tier 2 to tier1?
Impacts to: drinking water
What percent of beauty products contain PFAS?
Over 50%
A 2021 study found that over 50% of the 231 cosmetic products tested contained PFAS. with 63% of makeup foundations, 55% of lip products, and 47% of mascaras
What scientific process starting with a "B" makes PFAS exposure so dangerous?
Bioaccumulation
Which 4 types cleanup sites usually contain PFAS contamination?
Airports, military sites, metal plating facilities & bulk fuel facilities
What resource was created to give PM's information about PFAS implementation?
Internal Fact Sheet
If a permitted facility reaches out with concerns what do you do/tell them?
This rulemaking should not have an impact on permitted facilities, direct them to the PFAS workgroup and/or the correct permitting program
What is the title of the 2019 movie staring Anne Hathaway and Mark Ruffalo about the devastating illnesses from DuPont’s factory?
Dark Waters
What organ is most commonly impacted by all PFAS compounds?
Liver
This new PFAS rule will not have a large direct impact on other programs at DEQ.
True
If EPA de-regulates PFAS will that impact our Oregon Rulemaking?
No
What is the final step in the PM checklist? (hint-digital)
Update YDO with detailed information and check specific boxes
What Blond-fast talking lawyer once played by Julia Roberts is now litigating the 3m PFAs carpet lawsuit?
Erin Brockavich
What website shows consumers what chemicals are in makeup and other goods?
Environmental working group website