Safely Transitioning from PFAS Firefighting Foams at Liquid Terminals with Protection for Operators
ILTA supports the safe and rapid transition to PFAS-free firefighting foams (AFFF), balancing fire safety, human health, and environmental considerations. Bulk liquid terminal companies, as good actors, have used AFFF in their hazard prevention and protection operations for several decades to meet federal safety regulations. As such, while the public sector, private sector, and federal government all source and implement alternative foams that do not contain PFAS at the facilities, terminal companies should receive federal liability protection for PFAS remediation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Protection Act (CERCLA) of 1980.
ILTA Tracking State Restrictions on PFAS Fire-Fighting Foams
A growing number of states are taking regulatory and legislative actions to restrict the use of PFAS including in fire fighting foams. ILTA maintains an online resource tracking these developments to enable terminal companies to remain up-to-date with the rapidly evolving PFAS policy environment. A current list of state actions taken to date is available here.
If you would like to read more about how terminals have historically used AFFF and why seeking CERCLA protections is critical, please read our fact sheet.
PFAS Tracker