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EPA Designates PFOA, PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under the Superfund Law

Agency issues separate enforcement discretion policy.

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By: Christine Esposito

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the final rule that will designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. This action will address PFOA and PFOS contamination by enabling investigation and cleanup of the chemicals and ensuring that leaks, spills, and other releases are reported, said the Agency. In ...

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