Revisions to the PFAS Remediation Loan Fund

House Bill 271, signed by Governor Sununu in August, 2021, added new provisions to RSA 485-H Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Remediation Loan Fund (PFAS RLF) program. These provisions involve:

1. Expansion of loan eligibility to include:
   1. Municipalities for municipal use and to assist private well users.
   2. Community water systems to expand a water system to assist additional water users.
2. Addition of grants for up to $1.5 million or 30% of the total eligible cost of the project, whichever is greater.
3. Clarification of liable party provisions.

These amendments to the statute were adopted into rule Env-Dw 1400 on October 29, 2021. All loan applications will also be considered for grant funding; a separate grant application is not required.

For more information and/or application forms, please contact Amy Rousseau, PFAS Response Administrator, at amy.rousseau@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-8801.

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