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DE SB63
Bill
Status
3/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Ennis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the discharge of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally-added PFAS chemicals in Delaware, with exceptions for fire prevention, emergency firefighting operations, and controlled training/testing scenarios
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Allows training and testing with PFAS-containing foam only at facilities that have implemented containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent environmental releases
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Does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals, only their discharge
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Permits continued use of non-fluorinated foams, including other Class B foams without PFAS, for firefighting training purposes
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Takes effect on the first January 1 following enactment and reorganizes Title 16 to rename Chapter 66 as "Fire Prevention and Firefighters" with a new Subchapter IX specifically addressing firefighting foam
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firefighting.
Last Action
Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
3/31/2021