HB 3128

Abstract

Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish a take-back program for local fire departments and fire protection districts that use and store firefighting foam containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). Provides that fire departments and fire protection districts that participated in the most recent PFAS survey shall be eligible to participate in the program, but participation in the program shall not be required. Provides that the program shall provide funding and resources to ensure the proper destruction of firefighting foam containing PFAS. Provides that the program shall commence within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act and continue for a period of 5 years or until the Office of the State Fire Marshal finds that no firefighting foam containing PFAS is reported in the PFAS survey. Effective immediately.