Environment

This bill prohibits the use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a fire suppressant containing fluorinated chemicals that contaminate water, on property owned or leased by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (which manages the former Brunswick Naval Air Station) starting January 1, 2026. The ban applies to discharge, testing, storage, or use of AFFF, except during cleanup or remediation efforts. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will enforce this prohibition. The law directly affects the authority managing the former naval air station site, aiming to prevent further environmental contamination.