CT SB00837

Effective immediately, persons, local governments, and state agencies are prohibited from using Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances) for training or testing purposes.

On and after October 1, 2021, no person may use Class B firefighting foam with intentionally added PFAS for firefighting or vapor suppression unless the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection fails to identify an alternative by July 1, 2021.

Airport facilities using PFAS-containing firefighting foam must implement mitigation measures to prevent environmental releases by the effective date, and must remove or repurpose such systems by October 1, 2023.

Persons operating chemical plants, oil refineries, or flammable liquid facilities may request extensions of up to two years from the Commissioner for compliance, provided containment, treatment, and disposal measures are employed.

By October 1, 2021, the Commissioner must develop or identify a take-back program for municipally owned Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS with best management practices for disposal.