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CT HB05910
Bill
Status
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Defines perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and class B firefighting foam as foam used to extinguish flammable liquid fires.
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Prohibits use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for training or testing purposes effective July 1, 2020, unless containment, treatment, and disposal measures are implemented to prevent environmental release.
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Directs the Department of Public Health to assist persons, local governments, and state agencies in evaluating and transitioning to class B firefighting foams without intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances effective July 1, 2019.
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce the provisions of this act within available appropriations.
Legislative Description
An Act Limiting The Use Of Perfluoroalkyl Or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances In Class B Firefighting Foam.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
5/10/2019