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“The battle over ‘forever chemicals’ continues with federal regulators seeking to reverse course on four chemical compounds with established regulations, while a chemical company pursues a permit to increase production of PFAS compounds at a North Carolina plant.
After issuing a notice in May, the Environmental Protection Agency is rescinding regulations previously established for GenX, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFBS. The EPA issued a notice last week stating its intent — the first step in the rulemaking process, to be followed by a public review period and then formalizing the new rule.
The EPA plans on proposing the formal rule this fall, with the goal to finalize it by spring of 2026.” …