What you need to know about toxic ‘forever chemicals’ the EPA is restricting
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April 21 (UPI) — The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two PFAS substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances under the United States’ Superfund law. The rule designates perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, or PFOS, as hazardous substances, allowing the EPA to investigate and clean up contaminations of the toxic chemicals, the […] The post New EPA rule designates 2 ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous substances first appeared on...
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US says two 'forever chemicals' are hazardous, tells polluters to pay
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday classified two so-called "forever chemicals" as hazardous substances, meaning those responsible for releasing them will have to pay to clean up contamination.
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EPA Designates 2 Forever Chemicals As Hazardous Substances, Eligible For Superfund Cleanup
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated two forever chemicals that have been used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, an action intended to ensure quicker cleanup of the toxic compounds and require industries and others responsible for contamination to pay for its removal. Designation as a hazardous substance under the Superfund […]