The EPA is proposing rollbacks on PFAS limits amid findings of GenX substances in North Carolina, drawing political commentary.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
The EPA is proposing rollbacks on PFAS limits amid findings of GenX substances in North Carolina, drawing political commentary.
Who's involved
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Part of
The U.S. EPA proposed rescinding limits on toxic chemicals, including PFAS, as part of policy shifts led by Lee Zeldin.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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North Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Joe Biden
46th President of the United States (2021–2025)