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NC H370
Bill
Status
4/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robert Davis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits discharge of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training or practice purposes by any person, local government, or State agency.
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Restricts testing discharge of PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foam unless required by law or authority having jurisdiction and the testing facility implements containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent environmental releases.
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Requires non-fluorinated training foams or non-fluorinated surrogates be used for firefighting training, conducted under conditions allowing collection of spent foam.
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Authorizes the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules implementing this Part.
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Becomes effective December 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act
Definitions; Emergency Services; Environment; Environmental Health; Firefighters & Firefighting; Hazardous Substances; Public; P
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/27/2023