AK HB166

Prohibits use of firefighting substances containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in Alaska unless permitted under the bill or required by federal law.

Allows use of these substances to respond to fires originating from oil or gas production, transmission, transportation, or refining until the state fire marshal adopts alternative regulations.

Directs the state fire marshal to adopt regulations requiring alternative firefighting substances if safe and effective alternatives listed by a federal OSHA-recognized testing laboratory are identified.

Requires the state to accept up to 40 gallons per year for disposal from state residents of firefighting substances containing these prohibited substances.

Takes effect January 1, 2024.