The Chamber has serious concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Therefore, the below report along with a letter was sent to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and to the Office of Management and Budget.
This is our analysis of alternative authorities that EPA should consider utilizing under existing law to meet cleanup goals without the burdensome impacts from a CERCLA hazardous substance designation.
Click here to view the letter.