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MassDEP reports foam take‑back, marine spill response and ER staffing updates
Summary
MassDEP’s emergency response program reported continued foam collection (legacy and modern foams with PFAS), staffing changes in ER leadership, and work with Coast Guard and NOAA on marine spill planning and exercises.
Cathy Kylie (Emergency Response Program) reported to the MassDEP Wayside Cleanup Advisory Committee on program activity, staffing and marine oil-spill prevention work.
What the bureau said: Kylie said MassDEP’s foam take-back (AFFF and modern foams) has collected "over 420,000 pounds, 49,000 gallons of foam," and that the program has assisted 166 fire departments and facilities, including 75 in environmental‑justice communities. She noted MassDEP’s ER staff…
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