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Airports Exempted from Cleanup Costs for Required PFAS Firefighting Foam Use.

This bill protects airport operators (sponsors) from financial liability under federal environmental law for cleaning up specific PFAS contamination. The exemption applies only if the contamination resulted from using firefighting foam (AFFF) that was mandatory for aviation safety compliance and used correctly according to federal rules. This legislation determines who bears the financial burden for cleaning up these "forever chemicals" released at airports.
Key points
Airport operators are shielded from paying cleanup costs for certain PFAS chemicals released from required firefighting foam.
The protection applies only if the foam use was mandated by the FAA for safety and followed all federal standards.
Airports remain liable if the contamination resulted from gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
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Print number: 118_S_1433
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-05-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1433.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airport operators are shielded from paying cleanup costs for certain PFAS chemicals released from required firefighting foam.
  • The protection applies only if the foam use was mandated by the FAA for safety and followed all federal standards.
  • Airports remain liable if the contamination resulted from gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Environment Transport