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Maryland MDE Publishes PFAS Action Plan for General Assembly
PFAS MarylandMaryland Department of the EnvironmentMaryland
Announced
Dec 1, 2023
Description
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) released a comprehensive PFAS Action Plan in December 2023 prepared for the Maryland General Assembly. The plan outlines the state's strategic approach to addressing PFAS contamination, including monitoring programs, source identification, remediation efforts, drinking water protection, and regulatory development. This action plan was mandated by the George Walter Taylor Act (Chapter 139 of 2022) and provides the framework for Maryland's PFAS management activities. The document represents the state's official strategy for addressing the 'forever chemicals' across environmental media.
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Maryland MDE Publishes PFAS Action Plan for General Assembly
Maryland PFAS Action Plan Prepared for: The Maryland General Assembly Annapolis, MD December 2023 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 1800 Washington Boulevard | Baltimore, MD 21230 | mde.maryland.gov 410-537-3314 | 800-633-6101 x3314 | TTY Users: 7-1-1 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 201 W. Preston Street | Baltimore, MD 21201 | health.maryland.gov 410-767-6500 | 1-877-463-3464 Wes Moore, Governor | Aruna Miller, L