PFAS; firefighting foam; prohibition
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill restricts the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals in Arizona. Starting January 1, 2020, except for public airports until December 31, 2030, individuals, local governments, and state agencies are prohibited from discharging or using this foam for training or testing purposes. The bill defines key terms related to PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, and clarifies that the restrictions do not prevent the manufacture or sale of the foam itself, nor its use in emergency firefighting situations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals for training purposes, starting January 1, 2020.
- Prohibits the use of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals for testing purposes, starting January 1, 2020.
- Establishes a delay until December 31, 2030, for public airports to comply with the restrictions.
- Defines ‘class B firefighting foam’ as foam designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires.
- Defines ‘PFAS chemicals’ as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- Defines ‘local government’ to include various fire service providers.
- Defines ‘testing’ to include calibration, conformance, and fixed system testing.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Local governments (counties, cities, towns, fire districts)
- State agencies
- Public airports
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