A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.
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Overview
This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop and submit a strategy to accelerate its response efforts to clean up contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations and National Guard facilities. The strategy must outline how the Department will prioritize cleanup actions, establish timelines, and utilize resources to expedite remediation. Furthermore, the Department is required to create and maintain a public dashboard tracking funding, progress, and contact information related to PFAS cleanup activities.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Defense must submit a strategy to accelerate PFAS response efforts within 180 days.
- The strategy must include criteria for prioritizing cleanup sites based on risk.
- The strategy must establish timelines for each phase of the cleanup process.
- The strategy must identify ways to deploy additional resources to speed up remediation.
- The strategy must assess laboratory accreditation and capacity.
- The Department must create a publicly accessible dashboard tracking PFAS cleanup progress.
- The dashboard must be updated semiannually and include funding information, site status, timelines, and contact information.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Military installations
- National Guard facilities
- Communities near military sites
- Environmental agencies
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