Firefighter Protection: Ban on PFAS Foams at Airports and in Training
This new law aims to protect firefighters and citizens from harmful PFAS substances commonly used in firefighting foams. It prohibits the manufacture, import, and distribution of PFAS-containing foams for training and firefighting purposes. Additionally, airports will be required to cease using these substances by October 2024, contributing to improved environmental and public health safety.
Key points
Two years after the law's enactment, the manufacture, import, processing, or distribution of firefighting foams containing PFAS for training and firefighting will be prohibited.
By October 5, 2024, U.S. airports must completely stop using firefighting foams containing fluorinated chemicals (PFAS).
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