Air Force to hold public meeting on chemicals

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The U.S. Air Force will hold a virtual public meeting 5 p.m. March 17 to discuss how it is addressing perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid — also known as the “forever chemicals” of PFOS/PFOA — at Cannon Air Force Base.

The Zoom meeting will feature Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental experts, who will be available to answer questions regarding mitigation efforts. Quarterly meetings will follow.

“The Air Force recognizes the concerns of the Cannon community and will use these public meetings as an opportunity to address any questions and work with the public to reach its shared goal of protecting human health and the environment,” said Christipher Gierke, remedial project manager for the base.

The meeting is available at Zoom meeting ID 720 339 0049. Questions will be submitted through the chat windo, and be answered either during the meeting or in meeting minutes provided later.

The Air Force is also assessing public interest ina restoration advisory board, with public comment accepted until April 3. Information is available at cannon.af.mil/Environmental/.