PROTECT Act of 2023

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to list all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act within 180 days of enactment. It directly affects industries that produce or use PFAS, such as manufacturers of non-stick coatings, firefighting foams, and textiles. The EPA must then revise source categories for these pollutants within 365 days, specifying which facilities (like factories or industrial sites) are subject to emission controls. This creates a regulatory framework for monitoring and reducing PFAS releases into the air.