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Airport leaders urge congressional funding and clearer rules for PFAS foam transition and legacy cleanup
Summary
Committee witnesses told lawmakers the PFAS firefighting foam transition authorized in the 2024 FAA reauthorization needs appropriation and clearer disposal and treatment standards; witnesses said the initial switch to fluorine‑free foams has progressed but legacy disposal rules remain unclear.
Airport officials and lawmakers told the House subcommittee that the federal program authorizing grants to help airports replace PFAS‑containing firefighting foams (AFFF) requires appropriation and clearer, national guidance on disposal and cleanup.
Representative Tom Suozzi and Representative Mike Lawler were among members who have urged appropriation of $100 million for an airport…
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