Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026

Summary

The bill amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit new refineries from using hydrofluoric acid and gives existing plants five years to stop its use, imposing a $37,500 civil penalty for each violation. It seeks to prevent large chemical releases that could cause mass injuries or deaths in nearby communities. The prohibition cannot be waived by the EPA administrator.

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