Bill > HB1466

This bill creates new provisions for regulating firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of potentially harmful chemical compounds. The legislation requires the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to develop rules for the manufacture, use, storage, and remediation of firefighting foam with intentionally added PFAS. The bill mandates that any discharge of such foam into water systems or adjacent lands must be reported within 24 hours. Starting January 1, 2027, the bill will prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of PFAS-containing firefighting foam, with exceptions for airport and marine defense applications where federal regulations require such foam. Manufacturers will be required to provide compliance certificates upon request and, before the 2027 deadline, must notify recipients of the upcoming prohibition and issue a recall with reimbursement for existing PFAS-containing foam. The bill also authorizes the department's director to create necessary rules and regulations for implementing these provisions, with the goal of protecting Missouri's environmental health by ensuring safe soil, water, and air. The legislation aims to reduce potential environmental and health risks associated with PFAS chemicals in firefighting equipment.