Bill > SB271

This bill creates the Oklahoma Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for managing PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products. The bill provides liability protections for certain "passive receivers" of PFAS, such as public water systems, municipalities, and waste management facilities, as long as they have not grossly violated environmental standards or engaged in willful misconduct. It requires the Environmental Quality Board to develop rules for the receipt, storage, treatment, and disposal of PFAS waste, including establishing a fee schedule for AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) waste disposal. Any entity seeking to handle more than 200 pounds of AFFF waste per day must submit an application to the Department of Environmental Quality and receive authorization. The bill also includes provisions for handling AFFF waste transported from other states, ensuring that the waste maintains its original classification and is not disposed of if banned in its state of origin. Manufacturers of PFAS-containing materials remain liable for waste management, and the act includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon passage to address potential environmental and health risks associated with these substances.