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NC H370

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires non-fluorinated training foams or non-fluorinated surrogates be used for firefighting training, conducted under conditions allowing collection of spent foam.

  • Authorizes the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules implementing this Part.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/27/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/25/2023
Environment3/16/2023

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