The bill aims to phase out nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and prohibit all releases.
The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 seeks to phase out nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and prohibit all releases. It mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a schedule for the phaseout of nonessential uses within 10 years and bans releases above detection thresholds. The bill also requires manufacturers and users to submit phaseout plans and schedules, with stricter schedules possible upon petition.
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