The Trump administration on May 14 moved to change standards and enforcement on so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water.

Get the latest on food, water and climate issues delivered to your inbox. The announcement was made by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who has repeatedly stated support for stronger PFAS protections and even voted for the PFAS Action Act of 2021 to address PFAS contamination while serving in the U.

In a court filing, the agency said the abeyance would allow time to “allow parties to confer and seek agreement on proposals” ahead of the EPA’s planned announcement on the rules.