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House rejects PFAS ban amendment for floating solar panels after committee debate
Summary
Delegates debated and rejected an amendment that would have barred PFAS in floating solar systems and associated equipment; proponents cited contamination risks, opponents questioned scope and comparability with other industries and water uses.
An amendment to prohibit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in floating solar panels and related equipment failed on the House floor during consideration of a bill authorizing floating solar and brownfield solar siting.
Sponsor and supporters argued the amendment was a commonsense environmental protection because floating systems and their wiring or components could leach PFAS…
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