Public Hearing: Revisions to the PFAS Fund's rules

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · October 29, 2025

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Beth Valentine opened the public hearing on proposed amendments to DACF rule chapters 400–408 governing administration of the PFAS Fund, stated the session date (10/28/2025) and start time, and introduced PFAS Fund management specialists Melissa Hamon and Sarah Wilcox. She said the amendments aim to improve clarity, implementation, and to align appeal procedures with department-wide appeal procedures referenced as CMR Chapter 8.

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The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry held a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2025, to take comment on proposed amendments to DACF rule chapters 400–408 governing administration of the PFAS Fund. Department staff outlined procedures for written and oral comments and accepted in-person testimony from the PFAS response program director urging broader eligibility for mental-health supports for affected producers.

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