EPA Proposes Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), which would facilitate cleanup of contaminated sites and reduce human exposure to these chemicals.