3 states request EPA to classify 4 PFAS chemicals as Hazardous Air Pollutants under Clean Air Act.

NC, NM, and NJ have requested the EPA to classify four PFAS chemicals as Hazardous Air Pollutants under the Clean Air Act, aiming to address a regulatory gap regarding PFAS air emissions. The chemicals, if designated, would require the EPA to achieve maximum feasible reduction in emissions through technology-based controls. The request comes as the three states have faced PFAS contamination issues, including groundwater pollution in NC.

August 29, 2024
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