FAA Foam Hunt: Airports Spill Beans on Firefighting Sludge Stock
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA wants to collect info about how much Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is stored at certain airports to keep everyone safe from fires. Airport operators at Part 139 airports will need to share this info, helping the FAA track and manage foam supplies better. Comments are open for 60 days starting December 13, 2024, with no new costs expected.
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Airports Must Report AFFF Supplies
Airport operators at Part 139 airports must provide the FAA information about the amount of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) they store. The FAA is seeking Office of Management and Budget approval for this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act; the agency says no new costs are expected.
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