Use and Potential Impacts of AFFF Containing PFASs at Airports
2017

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TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 173: Use and Potential Impacts of AFFF Containing PFASs at Airports explores the potential environmental and health impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) typically found in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs). The report describes methods that can be used to identify areas of potential concern at an airport and ways to implement management and remediation practices.

To help airports identify areas of potential environmental concern, the research team developed the Managing AFFF and PFASs at Airports (MAPA) Screening Tool. The MAPA Screening Tool is available in two versions: one for running in Microsoft Excel 2010 and the other, a version called the compatibility version, that can be run in Microsoft Excel 97 to 2003, or 2007.

Disclaimer - This software is offered as is, without warranty or promise of support of any kind either expressed or implied. Under no circumstance will the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or the Transportation Research Board (collectively "TRB") be liable for any loss or damage caused by the installation or operation of this product. TRB makes no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, including without limitation, the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and shall not in any case be liable for any consequential or special damages.

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222 pages · 8.5 x 11 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-44638-4
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-46023-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/24800

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Front Matter i-viii
Summary 1-7
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Purpose 8-9
Chapter 2 - Primer Background on PFASs 10-24
Chapter 3 - Research Methodology 25-27
Chapter 4 - AFFF Management Within Airport Operations 28-46
Chapter 5 - Addressing Legacy Environmental Impacts 47-67
Chapter 6 - Screening Tool Guidance 68-87
Chapter 7 - Recommendations for Future Research 88-90
References 91-95
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Initialisms, and Symbols 96-98
Glossary 99-100
Appendix A - Survey Methodology and Findings 101-192
Appendix B - AFFF Alternatives 193-201
Appendix C - Quick Guide to MAPA Screening Tool 202-221

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Use and Potential Impacts of AFFF Containing PFASs at Airports (2017)

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Chapter: Chapter 3 - Research Methodology