Perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance release phaseout

(a) In general Beginning on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawful for any manufacturer or user to release any quantity of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance above the threshold of detection of a detection method for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances that is validated by the Administrator in a manner that permits that perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance to enter the environment. (b) Rulemaking required (1) In general Not later than 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act and after a period of notice and opportunity for public comment, the Administrator shall finalize a rule that— (A) establishes a schedule for the phaseout of the releases above the threshold of detection described in subsection (a) by the date described in that subsection; and (B) establishes applicable detection methods and relevant thresholds. (2) Update The Administrator may update, in whole or in part, the schedule required under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) in accordance with that paragraph. (3) Early adoption The Administrator may, in accordance with the policy described in section 103(a) and after a period of notice and opportunity for public comment, finalize a rule before the rule required under paragraph (1) that— (A) establishes a schedule for the phaseout or banning of releases of individual perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, mixtures of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or subclasses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances above the threshold of detection described in subsection (a) by the date described in that subsection; and (B) establishes applicable detection methods and relevant thresholds. (c) Savings provision Nothing in this section affects any other duty or obligation under any other Federal law.