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PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act

USA118th CongressS-1929| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2023
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit regular progress reports to Congress on the development and implementation of a national transition plan related to fluorine-free firefighting foam. (Fluorine-free foams do not contain any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.) Specifically, the FAA report must include information on the development and implementation of a national transition plan to a fluorine-free firefighting foam that (1) meets certain performance standards for use at Part 139 airports, and (2) includes the issuance of guidance related to the use of fluorine-free firefighting foam at airports that are not Part 139 airports. (Part 139 airports include airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with more than 30 seats or serve scheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with 10-30 seats.) The report must also include a comprehensive list of the amount of rolling stock of firefighting foam at each Part 139 airport and the number of gallons regularly kept in reserve at each airport. The FAA must submit a progress report to Congress every 180 days until the FAA completes the development and implementation of the national transition plan.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5355: Save Our Airports Reporting Act
  • S 118-1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
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PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act

USA118th CongressS-1929| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2023
PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit regular progress reports to Congress on the development and implementation of a national transition plan related to fluorine-free firefighting foam. (Fluorine-free foams do not contain any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.) Specifically, the FAA report must include information on the development and implementation of a national transition plan to a fluorine-free firefighting foam that (1) meets certain performance standards for use at Part 139 airports, and (2) includes the issuance of guidance related to the use of fluorine-free firefighting foam at airports that are not Part 139 airports. (Part 139 airports include airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with more than 30 seats or serve scheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with 10-30 seats.) The report must also include a comprehensive list of the amount of rolling stock of firefighting foam at each Part 139 airport and the number of gallons regularly kept in reserve at each airport. The FAA must submit a progress report to Congress every 180 days until the FAA completes the development and implementation of the national transition plan.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5355: Save Our Airports Reporting Act
  • S 118-1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHazardous wastes and toxic substancesPerformance measurementWorker safety and health