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MA H3836

Prohibiting disposal by incineration of certain aqueous film-forming foam


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Introduced
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting disposal by incineration of certain aqueous film-forming foam. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the disposal of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by incineration. PFAS are a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. The bill amends Chapter 21C of the General Laws to include this new prohibition on the incineration of AFFF containing PFAS.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

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