Read the full article by Megan Gleason (Albuquerque Journal)
“Should the state ban specific toxic chemicals known as PFAS from usage in the oil and gas industry? And should it require operators to disclose other chemical usage?
The Oil Conservation Commission, a division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, will consider proposals pushing for PFAS bans and expanded public disclosure in the fossil fuel industry this week.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are toxic chemicals that don’t break down organically and are known to cause various types of cancers and birth defects.”…