TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” the companies announced Monday.

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said his office reached a settlement with Dupont, Corteva and Chemours over claims involving PFAS at four sites across the state. If the settlement is approved,