An Act To Establish The Pfas Response Program And To Modify The Fund To Address Pfas Contamination

LD 130 establishes Maine's PFAS Response Program to address contamination affecting commercial farms. The program provides testing for PFAS in soil, water, and farm products; technical assistance for mitigation efforts; and financial support for costs like water filtration, livestock depopulation, and clean feed. It modifies a fund to collect revenue from property sales and solar development to finance these services. The program directly assists agricultural producers impacted by PFAS contamination, helping them meet safety standards and maintain farm viability. The Department of Agriculture administers the program with oversight from a public advisory committee holding annual hearings.