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ME LD222
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Ankeles
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AI Summary
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Department of Environmental Protection must design and implement a take-back and disposal program for firefighting foam containing PFAS by July 1, 2027
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Program applies to PFAS-containing foam located in Maine and possessed by persons in the state
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Collection is voluntary—foam will only be collected from those who request it
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Department may contract with a third-party entity to run the program and may adopt routine technical rules for implementation
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Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal must be consulted in program design
Legislative Description
An Act to Establish a Take-back and Disposal Program for Firefighting and Fire-suppressing Foam to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Added
Management
Last Action
HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.
7/8/2025