The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 aims to phase out nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 establishes a policy to phase out nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and prohibit all releases. It mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a determination on petitions to designate uses as nonessential or essential within 270 days. The Act requires manufacturers and users to submit plans for phasing out nonessential uses within 3 years of enactment. It prohibits sales of certain products containing these substances and mandates inspections, monitoring, and entry by the EPA.
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