The PROTECT Act of 2026 mandates the EPA to classify perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants.
The PROTECT Act of 2026 requires the Environmental Protection Agency to list all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. This classification will be completed within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Additionally, the EPA must update the list of major and area sources of these substances within a year of the final rule. This bill aims to enhance environmental protection by addressing toxic emissions and contamination.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.