Natural resources

Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (``CERCLA'' or ``Superfund''), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances.

Publication Date: 
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 4:00am
Creator: 
Environmental Protection Agency
Category: 
Air pollution control
Chemicals
Environmental protection
Hazardous substances
Hazardous waste
Intergovernmental relations
Natural resources
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Superfund
Water pollution control
Water supply

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; Monitoring Requirements for Use of Dispersants and Other Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is amending the requirements in Subpart J of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) that govern the use of dispersants, other chemicals and other spill mitigating substances when responding to oil discharges into waters of the United States.

Publication Date: 
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 4:00am
Creator: 
Environmental Protection Agency
Category: 
Environmental protection
Hazardous substances
Intergovernmental relations
Natural resources
Oil pollution
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements