Instead of continued delay and further contamination, the FAA should act now to follow the direction given by Congress and allow civilian airports to use fluorine-free foam, using an international standard that is in use at airports around the world.
Dupont
Sparks fly as Congress queries industry on PFAS chemicals
“I’ve listened to the personal testimonies of mothers, fathers, and children whose lives are irreparably damaged by their toxic products. 3M’s corporate-speak and refusal to acknowledge their role in creating birth defects and cancer diagnoses is a slap in the face.” –Harley Rouda (CA-48) Chair, Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment
PFAS-free firefighting foams are safer and effective for military use
These next few weeks are crunch time in Congress for negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).