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House advances ban on aqueous film‑forming foam at former Brunswick Naval Air Station
Summary
Lawmakers approved a measure directing the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority to stop using, remove, and purge foam concentrate and PFAS residues from fire suppression systems at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station; sponsors said the action protects local water and public health.
The Maine House passed a bill directing the authority that manages parts of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station to remove aqueous film‑forming foam (AFFF) and purge fire suppression systems of PFAS residue.
Representatives from the Midcoast area and members of the environment committee described the measure as a narrowly tailored resolve requiring the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) to…
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