AUGUSTA, Maine — The public will get a chance to speak out about final rules put forth by state regulators on how to spend $60 million in relief funds for Maine farms devastated by industrial chemicals known as PFAS.  

Members of a committee were scheduled to continue their work Monday in Augusta by opening the floor to public comment. The public hearing, however, was postponed due to inclement weather conditions.

The Fund to Address PFAS Contamination aims to provide money to farmers affected by forever chemicals to buy contaminated land for research and to support health-related initiatives, such as blood testing and mental health care.