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NM HB140

NM HB140
"hazardous Waste Constituent" Definition


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
03/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "HAZARDOUS WASTE"; AUTHORIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD TO ADOPT RULES FOR PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES THAT ARE DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "hazardous waste" in New Mexico state law to explicitly include discarded aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic chemicals known for their water and oil-resistant properties. The bill authorizes the Environmental Improvement Board to adopt rules specifically related to PFAS-containing substances designated as hazardous waste. The legislation expands the existing definition of hazardous waste to encompass AFFF with added PFAS, which is significant because these chemicals are widely used in firefighting foam and have been increasingly recognized for their potential environmental and health risks. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing framework that aligns state hazardous waste regulations with federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, ensuring that any solid waste designated as hazardous by the federal EPA as of July 1, 2025, will continue to be considered hazardous waste even if subsequently removed from the federal list. The bill provides the Environmental Improvement Board with the regulatory flexibility to manage these emerging environmental concerns while maintaining consistency with federal standards.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 98 - Apr. 8 (on 04/08/2025)

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