6PPD Task Force Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new group called the 6PPD Task Force to study a chemical found in almost all car, truck, and airplane tires. While this chemical helps tires last longer and stay safe, it turns into a toxic substance when it reacts with the air and washes into rivers and streams.
• Scientists have discovered that this chemical is very deadly to coho salmon. The task force will bring together experts from the government, Native American tribes, and the tire industry to find ways to protect fish and water quality without making tires less safe for drivers.
• The main goal is to find a safer replacement for this chemical. The task force will look for government funding to help universities and companies invent new tire ingredients that do not harm the environment or human health.
• The group will also look at other places where this chemical might be found, such as artificial turf on sports fields and rubber playground surfaces. They want to make sure these materials are not accidentally leaking toxins into the ground or water.
• If passed, the group must start its work within 60 days. They will be required to release a public report every year to show what they have learned and suggest new ways to keep our waterways clean.

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