Ciscomani's FAA Hearing

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) questioned the Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Chris Rocheleau, on reducing PFAS emissions, the Pinal Airpark, and recruiting and retaining air traffic controllers in a recent House Appropriations hearing.

As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic compounds found in foam used on aircraft, exposure to which can cause adverse health effects.

"While many airports like Tucson International Airport are now transitioning to foams that do not contain PFAS, they are still burdened with the cost of remediation for previously used foams," Rep. Ciscomani began, asking, "How does your agency plan to assist commercial airports in these critical remediation efforts?"

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres