NC0002305_Lear PFAS Reduction/Elimination Statement_20240916

From: Cooley. Gianna
To: Dowden,Doua
Cc: Jr. Brown, Fenton O; Yankav, George; Cress, Lori; Mavi. Avtar; Cothran, Michael; Berger, Rebecca; JChrzanowski(@Iear.com; ASharma02(cblear.com
Subject: [External] RE: NC0002305 Lear Corporation and PFAS
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 9:42:45 AM
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Good morning Doug,
Please see the responses below to your questions:
1. Yes, Lear is planning to move away from the use of PFAS related chemicals.
2. As stated in the PFAS questionnaire submitted October 4, 2023, PFOA and PFOS chemistries were removed
from the facility in 2006-2008. The transition for removal of the C6 fluorocarbon began at the beginning of
2024. Specifically, in January and February 2024, Lear removed one of the final two fluorinated chemicals
from use in the process. In September of 2024, the remaining fluorinated chemical use was reduced by half.
By December 31, 2024, the fluorinated chemical will no longer be used in the process, thus eliminating PFAS
chemicals within the plant that could contribute to the wastewater effluent.
3. Yes, Lear has a documented plan reflecting the transition away from the use of PFAS chemicals that cannot
be provided because it is proprietary.
Should you have any further questions or need clarification, I can set up a call at your earliest convenience.
Thank you,
Gianna Cooley, PE
Sr. Environmental Engineer
PE TX, VA, NC, SC
M+ 1 281-846-5751
From: Dowden, Doug <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:50 AM
To: Cooley, Gianna <[e-mail]>; Yankay, George <[e-mail]>
Cc: Jr, Brown, Fenton O <[e-mail]>
Subject: NC0002305 Lear Corporation and PFAS
Good Morning Gianna and George,
We have a couple of questions based upon Southern Environmental Law Center's recent public comment letter
to NCDEQ (8/30/24) which is attached for your information. The questions are as follows and we would
appreciate any response as soon as possible.
1. We have been informed by SELC that Lear Corporation is planning to move away from the use of PFAS
related chemicals, is this true?
2. We have also been informed that Lear has begun or will begin this transition this month (e.g., September),
is this true?
3. Lastly, does Lear Corporation have a documented Plan reflecting the transition away from the use of
PFAS chemicals? If so, can you provide a copy of that plan, unless it is proprietary in nature?

Thank you for your assistance with this. If you should have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to
reach out to me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Douglas Dowden
Environmental Program Supervisor II
Division of Water Resources / Permitting
Department of Environmental Quality
Office: Archdale Building, 9th Floor (925Q)
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Office: 919-707-3605
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