ARIZONA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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SB 1526: NOW: firefighting foam; prohibited uses |
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PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Carter, LD 15 BILL STATUS: House Engrossed |
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Prohibits the discharge or use of class B
firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training
or testing purposes.
History
PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals used in a variety of industries and found in certain products, including firefighting foams. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health effects.
Additional information on the laws and regulations regarding PFAS can be found on the EPA website.
Provisions
1. Prohibits, beginning January 1, 2020, the discharge or use of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals for:
a. Training purposes unless the discharge or use is otherwise required by law or federal regulation; or
b. Testing purposes unless:
i. The discharge or use is otherwise required by law or federal regulation; or
ii. The testing facility has implemented appropriate containment, treatment and disposal measures to prevent uncontrolled releases of firefighting foam into the environment. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies that the prohibition does not restrict:
a. Manufacturing, selling or distributing class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; or
b. Discharging or using class B firefighting foam in emergency firefighting or fire prevention operations. (Sec. 1)
3. Defines class B firefighting foam, local government, PFAS chemicals and testing. (Sec. 1)
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7. Fifty-fourth Legislature SB 1526
8. First Regular Session Version 3: House Engrossed
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