Progress Reports on Transition to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam at Airports
This bill mandates the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit regular progress reports on the national transition plan for airports to adopt safer, fluorine-free firefighting foam. This transition aims to enhance environmental and health safety by phasing out older, potentially harmful chemicals. The reports will detail guidance provided to airports, decontamination best practices, and the exact inventory of old foam held at certified airports.
Key points
Mandates regular progress reports (every 180 days) on the national plan to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam.
Reports must include guidance for airports on new environmental limits, best practices for equipment decontamination, and timelines for personnel training.
The FAA must track and report the exact amount of old aqueous film-forming firefighting foam (AFFF) held in equipment and reserve at every certified airport (Part 139).
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