ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: PSLE DP 15-0-0-0

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

HB 2641: PFAS; firefighting foam; prohibition

Sponsor: Representative Liguori, LD 5

Caucus & COW

Overview

Forbids the use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals.

History

Generally, statute prohibits the use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training and testing. Training discharges are prohibited unless required by law or federal regulation, and testing discharges are likewise prohibited unless legally required or the testing facility has containment, treatment and disposal measures that prevent uncontrolled environmental releases. There is no prohibition on using such foam in actual emergencies or in fire prevention operations (A.R.S. § 36-1696).

Provisions

1.   Prohibits the use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals for any purpose unless required by federal regulation. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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