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NJ S402
NJ S402Restricts discharge of firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for training or testing purposes.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would formalize best practices that would ban the use of firefighting foam containing added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training and restrict their use in testing, which minimizes unnecessary environmental releases. At the same time, the bill would allow firefighters and other first responders to have access to the tools needed to appropriately respond to emergency situations by ensuring that the most effective firefighting foams are available to protect life and property.
AI Summary
This bill would ban the use of firefighting foam containing added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and restrict their use in testing, while still allowing the most effective firefighting foams to be used in emergency situations to protect life and property. The bill would impose a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for violations of the training use ban, and would take effect two years after enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S402 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/402_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/402_I1.PDF |
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