Consultation Opportunity: Proposed Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

Consultation Opportunity: Proposed Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances – EPA is proposing to designate two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — 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 proposed rulemaking would increase transparency around releases of these harmful chemicals and help to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their contamination. The rulemaking would require entities to immediately report releases of PFOA and PFOS that meet or exceed the reportable quantity to the National Response Center, state or Tribal emergency response commission, and the local or Tribal emergency planning committee (local emergency responders). If you believe your tribe could be affected by this proposed action, EPA invites you to consult with EPA during this consultation period. To initiate government-to-government consultation with EPA, please contact Amanda Van Epps by phone at (202)-566-0995 or email at vanepps.amanda@epa.gov by October 7, 2022, to request the consultation. To learn more, please visit https://www.epa.gov/superfund/proposed-designation-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa-and-perfluorooctanesulfonic-acid-pfos