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Senate Bill 67 Signed Into Law, Banning PFAS Chemicals From Firefighting Foams

By Sarah Banapour | Ak Action on Jul 29, 2024 Featured, State

ANCHORAGE, AK – Senate Bill (SB) 67 was passed into law on the morning of July 22, phasing out the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams in Alaska. Since the governor did not sign or veto the bill within the given 22-day period, the bill was automatically passed into law without the governor’s signature. We […]

Alaska Legislature Advances Bill to Phase Out PFAS Chemicals from Firefighting Foams

By Sarah Banapour | Ak Action on May 17, 2024 Op/Ed and the Editor

ANCHORAGE, AK – We commend the Alaska State Legislature for passing Senate Bill 67 to phase out toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals from firefighting foams in Alaska. The bill passed the legislature on Wednesday afternoon and now awaits transmittal to the governor. With the support of our legislators and the public, we trust […]