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The designation means releases of long-lasting chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS at or above a certain quantity would have to be reported
The designation means releases of long-lasting chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS at or above a certain quantity would have to be reported
PFOA and PFOS remain in the environment because they do not degrade over time.
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The EPA is designating some toxic industrial compounds used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances under the so-called Superfund law.
The proposal unlocks a major tool for regulators seeking to recoup costs from polluters as they progress with national cleanup efforts at contaminated