Regulation & law · 12/11/2019

EPA Denies Petition to Prohibit Hydrofluoric Acid Use at Oil Refineries

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) to prohibit the use of hydrofluoric acid in oil refinery manufacturing processes, citing concerns over the potential risks and practicality of such a phase-out within a two-year timeframe.