On April 19, 2024, EPA took another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks posed by exposure to “forever chemicals” in communities across the country. This final rule will designate two widely used PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, and will help ensure that polluters pay to clean up their contamination. Read the press release