Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act

Bill: 117-s-3662
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2022-02-16
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports

Congressional oversight

Fires

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Transportation safety and security
Latest action: action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Became Public Law No: 117-254.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-02-16
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act</strong></p> <p>This bill temporarily allows the Federal Aviation Administration to cover 100% of the costs for airports to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. (PFAS are manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.)</p> <p><br> </p>

action_date: 2022-08-02
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><strong>Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act</strong></p> <p>This bill temporarily allows the Federal Aviation Administration to cover 100% of the costs for airports to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. (PFAS are manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.)</p> <p><br> </p>

action_date: 2022-09-06
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><strong>Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act</strong></p> <p>This bill temporarily allows the Federal Aviation Administration to cover 100% of the costs for airports to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. (PFAS are manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.)</p> <p><br> </p>

action_date: 2022-09-29
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act</strong></p> <p>This bill temporarily allows the Federal Aviation Administration to cover 100% of the costs for airports to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. (PFAS are manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.)</p> <p><br> </p>

action_date: 2022-12-01
action_desc: Senate agreed to House amendment
text: <p><strong>Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act</strong></p> <p>This bill temporarily allows the Federal Aviation Administration to cover 100% of the costs for airports to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. (PFAS are manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.)</p> <p><br> </p>

action_date: 2022-12-20
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act</strong></p> <p>This act temporarily allows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to cover 100% of the costs for airports to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. (PFAS are manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.)</p> <p>The FAA must also (1) conduct outreach to inform airports of the availability of the increased cost-sharing; and (2) brief Congress on options to reimburse airports that acquired equipment without, or with reduced, federal funding and other matters.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3662 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Moran , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Klobuchar , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government's share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator, whichever is earlier. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-Looking airports Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a), without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 462 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3662 [Report No. 117–138] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Moran , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Klobuchar , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation August 2, 2022 Reported by Ms. Cantwell , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government's share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator, whichever is earlier. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-Looking airports Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a), without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government’s share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on Federal Aviation Administration PGL 21-01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of— (A) 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator; or (B) 5 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-looking airport reimbursements Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a)— (i) with Federal funding but with a Government’s share less than 100 percent; or (ii) without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate.

August 2, 2022 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 29, 2022 AMENDMENT:

That the bill from the Senate (S. 3662) entitled An Act to temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government’s share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on Federal Aviation Administration PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of— (A) 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator; or (B) 5 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-looking airport reimbursements Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a)— (i) with Federal funding but with a Government’s share less than 100 percent; or (ii) without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate. (d) Authorization of appropriations The amendments made by this Act shall apply to amounts that first become available in fiscal year 2023 or thereafter.

Lorraine Miller Clerk.

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3662 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government’s share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on Federal Aviation Administration PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of— (A) 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator; or (B) 5 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-looking airport reimbursements Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a)— (i) with Federal funding but with a Government’s share less than 100 percent; or (ii) without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate.

Passed the Senate September 6, 2022. Secretary

tv_txt: One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Sess. Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 3662 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government’s share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on Federal Aviation Administration PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of— (A) 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator; or (B) 5 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-looking airport reimbursements Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a)— (i) with Federal funding but with a Government’s share less than 100 percent; or (ii) without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate. (d) Authorization of appropriations The amendments made by this Act shall apply to amounts that first become available in fiscal year 2023 or thereafter.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate