Persistent chemicals: actions needed to improve DOD's ability to prevent the procurement of items containing PFAS : report to congressional committees / United States Government Accountability Office.
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Washington, DC : United States Government Accountability Office, 2023.
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"April 2023."
"GAO-23-105982."
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Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Background -- DOD has limited information available about items containing PFAS and the April 2023 prohibition does not completely align with this information -- DOD has taken some steps, but has not developed a comprehensive approach to implement the April 2023 prohibition -- Conclusions -- Matter for congressional consideration -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments -- Appendices.
Summary
PFAS are a large group of chemicals that are widely used in consumer products because of their heat and stain resistant properties. PFAS may cause adverse health effects at certain levels. Congress has identified 11 categories of items for potential procurement restrictions. Starting April 2023, DOD was prohibited from procuring items in four categories if they contain certain PFAS. This report evaluates (1) information available to DOD regarding PFAS in items and the extent to which the April 2023 prohibition aligns with this information; and (2) the extent to which DOD has developed an approach to implement the April 2023 prohibition on items containing PFAS. GAO is making a matter for congressional consideration to align the item categories specified in the April 2023 prohibition with EPA information. GAO is also making two recommendations to DOD to develop an approach for applying the April 2023 prohibition to the military exchanges and to update its sustainable procurement guidance.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed May 4, 2023).
