Information from WisPAC about PFAS Public Comment

On behalf of the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting public input on the PFAS Action Plan. The public may offer input through the submission of written comments by Oct. 31, and by attending either of the two virtual listening sessions on Oct. 6 and Oct. 21 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

The PFAS Action Plan was requested by Governor Evers in Executive Order #40, directing state agencies to address concerns over PFAS in Wisconsin. WisPAC would like to offer the public an opportunity to provide input, comment or ask questions regarding the contents of the action plan prior to delivering it to the Governor, other policy makers and the public. WisPAC asks that any written comments on the draft action plan be submitted on or before Oct. 31, 2020.

With input from a public survey and local government and citizen advisory groups, the PFAS Action Plan was developed by WisPAC to leverage resources, personnel and expertise from across a multitude of state agencies and other entities toward addressing environmental and public health concerns that are or may be posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin. To learn more about WisPAC and the development of the PFAS Action Plan, visit the WisPAC webpage.

The action plan is anticipated to be finalized and submitted to Governor Evers in late 2020. This plan is part of the important work that began last years as part of the Governor’s Year of Clean Drinking Water.

WisPAC understands that environmental contamination by PFAS has a direct impact on Wisconsin communities. The council has ensured that all meetings are open to the public and that Wisconsin residents have been given every opportunity to participate and provide input toward building a PFAS Action Plan that reflects their needs and concerns. In keeping with this precedent, WisPAC is seeking public comment on the plan, before it is submitted to the governor.

The public can provide input and ask questions at the listening sessions on Oct. 6 and Oct. 21. Written comments may be submitted through an online survey. Even if you provide verbal comments, it is important to provide written comments as well. Questions should be submitted to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov.