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MI HB4389
Bill
Status
7/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allor
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AI Summary
HB 4389 Summary
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Amends 1994 PA 451 (Environmental Protection Act) by adding subpart 1 of part 147 concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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Requires fire chiefs to report to the Michigan pollution emergency alert system immediately after any fire or incident where an organized fire department uses firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS
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Directs the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to establish a collection program accepting firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS at no charge and properly disposing of it
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Program funding is contingent on legislative appropriations to cover costs
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Act took immediate effect upon approval by the Governor on July 8, 2020
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; hazardous products; firefighting foam containing PFAS; require reports on use of and require department of environmental quality to accept for disposal. Amends heading of subpt. 1 of pt. 147 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) & adds secs. 14701, 14703 & 14705.
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Last Action
Assigned Pa 132'20 With Immediate Effect
7/21/2020