NEW RULES TO LIMIT THE USE OF PFAS, OR FOREVER CHEMICALS, IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTS. THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD BEGAN PUBLIC HEARINGS ON A PROPOSAL TO PHASE OUT CERTAIN ITEMS WITH THESE INTENTIONALLY ADDED CHEMICALS, INCLUDING NONSTICK PANS AND WATER RESISTANT CLOTHING. THEY HOPE TO PREVENT COSTLY WATER CONTAMINATION AS CLEANUP CAN RUN INTO THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Hearing considers phasing out products made with PFAS
The hearing will continue through Friday, March 6 at the Pecos Hall Auditorium in Santa Fe.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board began a hearing Monday on whether to phase out by 2027 the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in the manufacturing of products such as nonstick pans and water-resistent clothing. Also known as “forever chemicals,” their use in manufacturing can cause water contamination, and their removal can cost millions of dollars. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website, scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals. The hearing will continue each day at 9 a.m. through Friday, March 6, at the Pecos Hall Auditorium, 1220 South St. Francis, Santa Fe. Members of the public interested in participating in the rulemaking can sign up for public comments that can be made each day, virtually or in person, from 1 to 2 p.m. Links for remote participation can be found online at env.nm.gov/events-calendar/.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board began a hearing Monday on whether to phase out by 2027 the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in the manufacturing of products such as nonstick pans and water-resistent clothing.
Also known as “forever chemicals,” their use in manufacturing can cause water contamination, and their removal can cost millions of dollars. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website, scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals.
The hearing will continue each day at 9 a.m. through Friday, March 6, at the Pecos Hall Auditorium, 1220 South St. Francis, Santa Fe. Members of the public interested in participating in the rulemaking can sign up for public comments that can be made each day, virtually or in person, from 1 to 2 p.m. Links for remote participation can be found online at env.nm.gov/events-calendar/.
