Clean Ports for Commerce Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to create a safety plan before they dig up mud or sand from the bottom of waterways that contain forever chemicals. These chemicals are often called PFAS and do not break down easily in the environment.
• The Army Corps must decide exactly where they will put the contaminated material they dig up. They also have to explain how they will protect the local water supply and the health of people living nearby during the process.
• The goal is to prevent these harmful chemicals from spreading further into the water or onto land when ports and shipping lanes are cleaned or deepened. This helps keep commerce moving while keeping communities safe.
• The bill also requires the government to be honest about any delays that might happen because of the contamination. This helps businesses and local leaders plan ahead for construction or shipping changes.

Impact Analysis

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