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PA HB2249
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brenda Pugh
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act to add a definition of "biosolid" covering liquid or solid sludge from municipal sewage systems, septic tank pumpings, and sewage sludge-derived materials
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Prohibits land application of biosolids when maximum contaminant levels for PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) are exceeded
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Requires the Environmental Quality Board to promulgate final regulations within 500 days establishing sampling requirements and maximum contaminant levels for PFOS and PFOA in biosolids
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Mandates quarterly sampling by permit holders with land application sewage sludge permits, with resampling and treatment required before application if PFAS limits are exceeded
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to publish an annual report on PFOS and PFOA prevalence in biosolids on its public website
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of the department and for powers and duties of the Environmental Quality Board.
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
2/25/2026