This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to classify a broad group of chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous air pollutants under federal clean air law. PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in products like non-stick cookware, food packaging, and firefighting foam that have been linked to health and environmental concerns. The EPA must issue final regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and then identify specific industrial sources and categories that emit these chemicals within one year. The legislation affects manufacturers and industries that produce or use PFAS-containing products, as well as any facilities that emit these substances into the air. The bill carries no specified federal funding allocation but will require EPA resources to develop and implement the new regulations.
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