Should Harris and Walz prevail in November, how much he could influence PFAS policy is an open question. Some legal experts aren’t sure if a Minnesota-style national ban on PFAS would even be feasible without legislation from Congress, a prospect that’s unlikely in the current political environment.
But considering that the federal government has yet to ban any uses of PFAS or any particular compounds within the chemical family, Walz’s experience in Minnesota could bring a new focus and drive for restrictions and regulations, advocates said.
“I’m just pleased that there’s a candidate who knows what PFAS are, knows how dangerous they are and is concerned about PFAS contamination, because I’m not so sure any of the other candidates understand it or care,” said Kyla Bennett, director of science policy at Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a nonprofit.
