6PPD Task Force Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new group called the 6PPD Task Force. Its main job is to find a way to replace a chemical used in almost all tires called 6PPD. While this chemical helps tires last longer and stay safe, it turns into a toxic substance when it hits the air and washes into rivers, where it quickly kills coho salmon.
• The task force would include experts from the government, tire companies, and Tribal nations. They will work together to share data and find money for scientists to create a safer version of the chemical. This new version must protect the environment without making tires less safe for drivers on the road.
• Besides car tires, the group will look at other places this chemical might be hiding. This includes things like artificial turf on sports fields, playground materials, and old tires used in the ocean to make reefs. They want to make sure these materials are not accidentally leaking toxins into the soil or water.
• The group will also help cities and towns by sharing the best ways to clean up the chemical right now. This includes better street sweeping and special systems to filter rainwater before it reaches local streams. They will report their progress to Congress every year to make sure the work stays on track.

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