Legislation
There have been 38 bills relating to PAH’s introduced since 2015 and 12 bills in the past year.
Water Quality Testing for Contaminants including PAH
- Indiana HB 1357 requires independent testing of Lake Michigan Water for the presence and concentration of pollutants including PAHs.
Prohibiting Sale or Use of Products Containing Coal Tar
- Wisconsin AB 797, New York S 6308, Michigan HB 4719, and District of Columbia B22 1014 prohibit the sale and use of coal tar-based sealant products and other high PAH sealant pavement products.
Study Committees
2025 Annual Report
PAH, Coal Tar, and Stormwater Pollution Fact Sheet - EPA
A fact sheet covering the various dangers and sources of Coal-Tar.
DC's Coal Tar & High-PAH Pavement Sealant Ban
The Department of Energy and Environment for Washington DC outlines the DC ban on coal tar sealants and highlights the background of the PAH issue.
Coal Tar and PAH overview - USGS
An overview of coal tar and PAHs and their effects on environmental health.
"Air pollution is breaking our hearts"
An article outlining how PAHs can bind to particulate matter and exacerbate air pollution problems
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