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This bill, titled the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Act, establishes the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to address concerns about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals that do not easily break down in the environment and may pose health risks. The committee, comprised of state officials, representatives from various wastewater agencies of different sizes, industry groups, and academic experts, will be responsible for monitoring PFAS developments, reviewing data, and developing a PFAS Action Plan within one year of the bill's enactment. This plan will outline strategies for mitigating PFAS in wastewater, including identifying funding sources to offset costs for wastewater agencies, which are not manufacturers of PFAS but incur expenses for monitoring and potential treatment. The committee will continue to meet periodically, annually updating the action plan and submitting reports to the Governor's Office, the General Assembly, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) detailing scientific advancements, policy recommendations, cost updates, and funding opportunities. The Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Sustainable Technology Center will provide technical assistance to the committee, and the Act will be repealed on December 31, 2044.