Wildfires: contamination standards.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a framework for assessing and addressing contamination from wildfires, specifically focusing on lead and TEM-identified asbestos. It creates a nonrebuttable presumption that a structure is safe for occupancy only if contaminant levels meet specified standards. The Department of Toxic Substances Control must develop and implement regulations for testing, remediation, and clearance, with further regulations regarding hazardous chemicals to be adopted by 2028. The bill also defines key terms and establishes a process for determining the ‘downwind ash zone’ affected by wildfires.
Key provisions
- Establishes a nonrebuttable presumption for safe occupancy after a wildfire based on lead and asbestos levels.
- Requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to develop and adopt regulations for testing, remediation, and clearance of wildfire contamination.
- Mandates regulations for hazardous chemicals following a wildfire, aiming to prevent health risks.
- Defines key terms, including ‘downwind ash zone’ and ‘WUI debris’.
- Requires the Department to determine the downwind ash zone using NOAA data.
- Sets deadlines for emergency and final regulations (July 1, 2027 and July 1, 2028, respectively).
- Specifies testing protocols for lead, asbestos, and other hazardous chemicals in affected structures.
- Includes guidance on remediation strategies and worker safety.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
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