Protect act of 2026
Protect Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The PROTECT Act of 2026 directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. This means these chemicals, commonly found in industrial processes, will be subject to stricter regulations and monitoring. The EPA will also need to update its list of major and area sources of PFAS emissions to reflect this new classification. This action aims to reduce the release and contamination of these chemicals into the environment.
Key provisions
- The EPA must issue a final rule designating PFAS with a fully fluorinated carbon atom as hazardous air pollutants.
- The EPA must revise its list of major and area sources of PFAS emissions.
- The rule must be issued within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.
- The source category list revision must be completed within 365 days of the final rule.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of PFAS
- Industrial facilities that use or produce PFAS
- The Environmental Protection Agency
- The general public (due to potential environmental contamination)
Notable changes
- This bill expands the definition of hazardous air pollutants to include a broader range of PFAS chemicals.
- It requires the EPA to specifically address sources of PFAS emissions, moving beyond simply listing the chemicals themselves.
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