6PPD Task Force Act

This bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation, working with the EPA, to arrange for the National Academy of Sciences to create a 6PPD Task Force within 60 days. 6PPD is a chemical used in tires that breaks down into 6PPD-Q, which can wash into waterways and is toxic to coho salmon. The task force would share research, recommend federal funding to study 6PPD and develop alternative chemicals, share mitigation practices such as street sweeping and stormwater treatment, and study other sources of exposure like artificial turf and playground materials. Members would include federal agency designees, Tribal, industry, environmental, state, and university representatives. The task force would meet at least 3 times a year and report to Congress and the public within 180 days and every year after.

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Sponsors

• Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors