Current Effluent Guidelines Program Plan
The EPA continues to focus on assessing opportunities to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges from multiple industrial categories, as outlined in the 2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
On this page:
- Rulemaking
- Studies
- Related Actions
- Updates on Previously-Announced Rulemaking
- Documents
- Get involved in EPA’s planning process
- Additional Information
Rulemaking
The EPA has determined that revisions to the effluent guidelines and standards for the Landfills Category (40 CFR part 445) are warranted.
Studies
- The detailed study of the Textile Mills Category (40 CFR part 410) will be expanded to gather information on the use and treatment of PFAS in this industry and associated PFAS discharges.
- A POTW Influent PFAS Study will focus on collecting nationwide data on industrial discharges of PFAS to POTWs, including categories recently reviewed. The EPA plans to verify sources of PFAS wastewater and help POTWs assess the need for control measures at the source.
- The EPA will conduct a detailed study of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Category (40 CFR part 412).
Related Actions
The EPA is not pursuing further action for the Electrical and Electronic Components Category (40 CFR part 469) at this time but will continue monitoring this category for PFAS discharge data through the POTW Influent PFAS Study. The EPA will also continue to monitor PFAS use and discharges from the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category (40 CFR part 430) and airports.
Updates on Previously-Announced Rulemaking
- Steam Electric Power Generating - Proposed rule (March 29, 2023), subsequently, final rule (May 9, 2024)
- Meat and Poultry Products
- Organic Chemicals, Plastics & Synthetic Fibers
- Metal Finishing and Electroplating
Documents
All supporting materials for Plan 15 can be found on The EPA’s docket at regulations.gov. The Docket Number is EPA-HQ-OW-2021-0547.
- Plan 15 Federal Register Notice (January 31, 2023)
- Plan 15 Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Plan 15 (pdf)
- User Guide to the Docket for Plan 15 (pdf)
- Preliminary Plan 15 (September 14, 2021)
Get involved in EPA’s planning process
Additional Information
For additional information, please contact Doruntinë Rexhepi ([email protected]), Project Manager, at 202-566-2532.