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HI SCR130
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health to require wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge and residual materials for the presence of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
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Urges the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and residual material containing PFAS.
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Urges the Department of Health to prohibit permit issuance or renewal if PFAS is detected in sewage sludge or residual material on agricultural land, drainage tile areas, waters of the State, or five hundred year floodplains.
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Urges the Governor to support the Department of Health's actions on PFAS testing and management.
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Addresses health risks from PFAS contamination in reclaimed water and sludge used for irrigation and agriculture, including links to cancers, liver disease, and reproductive health impacts.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
DOH
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024