H.R. 9286, known as the “Accelerating DoD PFAS Cleanups Act of 2024,” mandates the Secretary of Defense to speed up measures to control the spread of groundwater contaminated by PFAS from military sites. The bill outlines steps for evaluation and assessment of these sites to...
H.R. 9286 is a new rule that wants the military to quickly clean up harmful chemicals in water near their bases. It also says they should tell people nearby and give them clean water if needed.
The bill, titled the “Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act,” aims to shield certain entities such as public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities from being held responsible for costs linked to the release of specific hazardous substances known as PFAS under the...
This bill is like a safety net for water and wastewater treatment plants, so if they accidentally let out certain harmful chemicals (known as PFAS) while doing their job, they won't get in trouble, as long as they follow the rules. But if they do something really bad on purpose, they can still get in trouble.
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