Bill > HB1389

This bill updates definitions and liability provisions related to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a group of human-made chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products. The bill first provides precise scientific definitions for PFAS, distinguishing between perfluoroalkyl substances (where all carbon atoms are fully fluorinated) and polyfluoroalkyl substances (which have both fully fluorinated and non-fully fluorinated carbon atoms). It then establishes strict liability for owners and operators of PFAS facilities where releases have resulted in groundwater or surface water contamination exceeding 500 parts per trillion of PFAS compounds. Under the new provisions, such facility owners must follow specific federal regulations regarding the closure, removal, or decommissioning of equipment and infrastructure that has handled PFAS materials, including tanks, piping, manufacturing equipment, waste treatment systems, and building surfaces both interior and exterior. This includes comprehensive cleanup and management of any surfaces or systems that have been exposed to PFAS-containing materials. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new regulatory requirements.

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