2 years too long! IWOC is rallying to demand action on the failed MRRA promise. Join us this Thursday, Oct 9 at 5:30PM, MN Governor's Mansion (1006 Summit Ave, St Paul). RSVP via QR code. #IWOC #MRRA #twoyearstoolong #stpaul
EPA press release about the consent order aimed at #MRRA in connection with the 2024 firefighting foam spill:
www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
Two short videos featuring #Maine State Representative Dan Ankeles
Brunswick Landing: Legislative Achievements
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#MRRA #AFFF
tv3hd.brunswickme.org/CablecastPub...
Spýtajte sa ZKH, či už ju môžme zase kyberšikanovať, keďže sa vracia do NRSR ako asistentka nejakého starého uja. #ramona #mrra #meme #zolko
Today I'm at the MRRA conference in Rockland - excited to learn more about #recycling in Maine & meeting with the people who make it happen!
#mepolitics #sustainability #MRRA
Jet fuel accident at Brunswick Landing today (4/7)
brunswicklanding.us/fuel-spill-c...
#MRRA reports that ~55 gallons of jet fuel was accidentally spilled
"approximately 15 to 20 gallons of fuel may have entered the storm drain"
Big news: #MRRA reports "deactivation of the PFOS-containing Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) system today" in Hangar 6
brunswicklanding.us/wp-content/u...
No timeline for Hangar 5 foam shut-off, however
WGME: #MRRA "plans to turn the aging fire suppression system off in Brunswick Executive Airport's Hangar 6 next month"
...but still no timeline for Hangar 5 shut-off
wgme.com/news/local/m...
Queston 1: Where is MRRA in the process of the 90-day plan to shut off AFFF systems in hangers 5 and 6? MRRA is currently in the process of finalizing the shutdown plan for the AFFF system in hangers 6, with a goal to complete this by the end of the first week in April. The MRRA Board prioritized the shut down and removal of AFFF in Hangar 6 as the highest priority given its proximity to the Jordan Avenue well head for the Brunswick Topsham Water District and the Androscoggin River. This plan includes coordination with our consultant, Poole Fire Protection and the Brunswick Fire Department to ensure continued safety measures are in place during this transition. Eastern Fire will have technicians onsite to reconfigure the IR (infrared) sensors in Hangar 6 starting on March 24, 2025, with an expected completion of work within 3-4 days, in the transition from an AFFF fire suppression system to a water only fire suppression system. Fire Safe will deliver five (5) 300lb ABC portable fire extinguishers on the week of March 24, 2025 as recommended by Poole Fire Protection and approved by the Brunswick Fire Department. The shutdown process for hangar 5 will be similar to hangar 6 but may require additional steps due to the complexity of the fire suppression system. The shutdown process for hangar 5 will involve coordination with our consultant Poole Fire Protection, Eastern Fire and the Brunswick Fire Department to ensure all necessary steps are taken to safely shut down the AFFF fire suppression system. We plan for a meeting in early April to provide clarity on the final scope of work and timeline for completion. We will update Board and public about the timeline once it has been set.
Question 2: What is the status of the Root Cause Analysis? Poole Fire protection is in the process of finalizing the Root Cause Analysis report, which we expect to receive within the next few weeks. This analysis will help us identify the underlying issues that led to the malfunction of the AFFF fire suppression system and will be shared with the public. Question 3: When will the Airport Master Plan Update meeting be rescheduled? The Airport Master Plan Update public meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Brunswick Town Council Chambers and will be broadcast on Brunswick’s Public Access channel. We will post the finalized agenda soon. Question 4: Is the Mere Creek Golf Course well water being used for consumption or food preparation? This question has been raised as a result of MaineDEP’s recent report of elevated levels of PFAS exceeding safe drinking water standards from the Mere Creek Golf Course well. We understand the importance of providing clean and safe drinking water for all members and guests at the Golf Course Club House. As I reported last week, I have directed MRRA staff to purchase and have installed a PFAS water filtration system for the Golf Course Club House prior to the opening of the golf course this spring. We have reached out to Harris Golf to have them respond to the Town Council’s specific question regarding its food preparation process and will report their response. Daniel Stevenson Executive Director Midcoast regional Redevelopment Authority March 18, 2025
#MRRA update:
Report on Progress to Turn Off #AFFF Systems in Hangars 5 and 6, Root Cause of August 2024 catastrophe, and Water Service at the Mere Creek Club House
A preliminary fiscal impact statement has been posted for LD 407, an important bill for Brunswick which would require #MRRA to remove all remaining #AFFF
legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/...
Even though the Poole report says #AFFF foam systems are not necessary, #MRRA still will not disconnect immediately, so public remains at risk
Could be as long as 90 days or more...
"Bureaucracy" and difficulty with buying big fire extinguishers cited among reasons for MRRA's continued delays
One of the three bills is specific to Brunswick:
LD 407 (An Act to Prohibit the Use of Aqueous Film-forming Foam at the Former Brunswick Naval Air Station) would force #MRRA to both disable and remove its AFFF foam systems, to safeguard our community
legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/...
We call on #MRRA to immediately remove and safely dispose of the remaining #AFFF at the airport to prevent further pollution of the water supply and the environment
An independent review has just concluded that #AFFF is not required for fire protection in Hangars 4, 5, or 6 at Brunswick Executive Airport
Safer solutions (that do not use PFAS-laden AFFF) can and "should be implemented immediately" by #MRRA
www.brunswickme.gov/DocumentCent...
With federal support uncertain, it is all the more critical that #MRRA immediately remove its remaining #AFFF from the airport, to prevent another disaster
This highly toxic firefighting foam is still in use at the Brunswick Executive Airport, more than 5 months after the worst foam spill in Maine at the airport
When will #MRRA stop endangering the community with this toxic foam?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
