Why is North Carolina's Attorney General opposing the EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement?

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson opposes the $450 million EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement because he calls it a 'backroom deal' negotiated without North Carolina's input, guarantees nothing for the state despite its significant contamination from Chemours' 'forever chemicals' released into the Cape Fear River, allocates most of the settlement money outside NC, and allows Chemours to control project proposals without state or resident input.

What action is NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson urging the public to take regarding the Chemours PFAS settlement?

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging state residents to submit public comments on the proposed EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement before the July 29 comment deadline to voice concerns about the agreement’s lack of protections and benefits for North Carolina.

NC Attorney General Urges Public Comment on Chemours PFAS Settlement

Jul 17, 2026

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson urges residents to comment on a $450 million EPA settlement with Chemours regarding PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River, criticizing the deal for excluding state input.

easttexasnews.com

2026-06-05

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Defends Antitrust Enforcement in Chemours Case

2026-06-24

North Carolina leaders say federal Chemours deal fails Cape Fear region

2026-06-25

Chemours Looks to Settle Federal PFAS Case for $450 Million; NC Not at Table

2026-07-01

Governor, AG denounce EPA's Chemours settlement

2026-07-03

$450M Chemours PFAS Deal Faces Criticism In NC