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Increased Transparency and Support for Communities Affected by Military PFAS Contamination.

This law mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to significantly improve transparency and communication with communities affected by PFAS chemical contamination originating from military bases. Citizens near contaminated sites will receive free technical assistance and grants to better understand and participate in complex environmental cleanup processes. The act also enforces accountability by requiring the restoration of water testing data sharing.
Key points
Establishment of a dedicated DoD office to lead engagement and provide informational resources to communities impacted by PFAS releases.
Provision of free technical assistance and grants for residents to hire experts to help interpret complex documents related to military site cleanup and remediation efforts.
Restriction of certain DoD travel funds until a plan is submitted to restore full data sharing on PFAS water testing with state agencies.
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Additional Information
PFAS Community Engagement and Transparency Act
Print number: S 2130
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-06-22