The bill would require the Secretary of Defense, within one year, to ask for changes to stormwater permits or management plans for Defense facilities. The requested changes would require PFAS discharge monitoring at least quarterly and steps to reduce those discharges. At least 1% of funds available for PFAS cleanup each year would go to stormwater runoff testing at Defense facilities.
If enacted, the bill would require Defense facilities to seek permit changes that include more frequent PFAS monitoring and steps to reduce discharges. The bill does not specify particular facilities or describe how the requirements would affect people nearby.
The bill sets aside at least 1% of funds authorized or otherwise available for PFAS cleanup efforts each year for stormwater testing at Defense facilities. It does not state a dollar amount.
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