EPA Draft List Includes Microplastics
Draft opens 60-day public comment period.
Trump admin added microplastics alongside PFAS after petitions.
Sherri Mason called it important first step.
EPA must collect microplastics data under Safe Drinking Water Act, requiring five-year updates.
Regulations could take decade or longer.
Mary Grant said Trump could add microplastics to Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
Earthjustice attorney Brien called announcement 'theater' and 'distraction' from legal harm.
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