Ban on Hydrofluoric Acid in Refineries
Official: Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026
This bill stops petroleum refineries from using hydrofluoric acid, a highly dangerous chemical, to protect workers and nearby communities from potential harm. It requires existing refineries to switch to safer methods within five years.
1. This bill prohibits new petroleum refineries from using hydrofluoric acid. 2. Existing refineries must stop using hydrofluoric acid within five years. 3. Hydrofluoric acid is a dangerous chemical that can harm workers and nearby communities. 4. The bill aims to protect over 14 million people living near refineries. 5. Safer alternatives for refining petroleum are already available and used by many refineries.
Workers at petroleum refineries and residents living near these facilities are directly affected by this bill.