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NJ A4125

NJ A4125
Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.


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Introduced
06/02/2022
In Committee
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
12/07/2023
Passed
12/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New Jersey, with certain exceptions and a waiver process for oil refineries and petroleum terminals. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a program to collect and safely dispose of these prohibited PFAS-containing foams from fire departments. The bill also appropriates $250,000 to the DEP to provide initial funding for a grant program to help municipalities cover the costs of replacing the prohibited PFAS-containing foams.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2023, c.243. (on 01/08/2024)

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