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US S1929

US S1929
PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act


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Introduced
06/12/2023
In Committee
06/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to provide progress reports on the development and implementation of the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide progress reports on the development and implementation of a national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam. The reports will include information on the FAA's guidance to part 139 airports (airports certified under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) and non-part 139 airports on acceptable environmental limits, the Department of Defense's transition to a fluorine-free foam, decontamination best practices, and timelines for policy and guidance release. The reports will also include a comprehensive list of the rolling stock of firefighting foam at each part 139 airport and an assessment of the progress on guidance for non-part 139 airports. The progress report requirement will continue until the FAA notifies Congress that the national transition plan is complete.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/12/2023)

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