10/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 12:49
PFAS Fund Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input on Next Steps
October 15, 2024
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee is actively seeking public feedback on the next phase of the PFAS Fund's implementation. A public meeting will be held on October 24, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Deering 101, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, and virtually via Zoom.
Augusta, ME-The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee is actively seeking public feedback on the next phase of the PFAS Fund's implementation. A public meeting will be held on October 24, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Deering 101, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, and virtually via Zoom.
The Advisory Committee, established by the Legislature to oversee and recommend the use of the $60 million PFAS Fund, invites Maine residents, especially farmers affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to share their insights, concerns, and experiences. This meeting allows stakeholders to influence the direction of PFAS-related support programs.
Since the Fund's rules went into effect in March 2024, several initiatives have been launched:
Key Resources Developed by the PFAS Fund
Meeting Objectives: Seeking Your Feedback
The Advisory Committee is especially interested in hearing from those directly impacted by PFAS. Topics of discussion will include:
Your feedback is essential in shaping the future direction of the PFAS Fund and ensuring it addresses the evolving needs of Maine farmers.
How to Participate
Attend the meeting in person at Deering 101, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, or join via Zoom at: Zoom Link.
Written comments can be submitted to Senator Stacy Brenner ([email protected]) and Representative Jessica Fay ([email protected]), co-chairs of the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee.