Connecticut
Use
Beginning on July 1, 2021, no person, local government or state agency may use AFFF for training purposes or any firefighting purpose unless an agency fails to identify an alternative by April 1, 2021. Also, beginning on January 1, 2021, no person, local government or state agency may use AFFF that contains PFAS substances for any purpose.
Take-Back Program
Beginning on October 1, 2021, an agency shall develop a take-back program for municipal sources of PFAS substances.
Regulation Status
Proposed
Legislative Reference
CT SB 297 https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB-297
CT HB 5288 https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB5288&which_year=2020
Related Articles
- Advisory Bulletin for AFFF Containing PFAS
- Advisory Information for Aqueous Film Forming Foam - AFFF Containing Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances PFAS
- CT Communities Seek More Funding to Clean Up Firefighting Foam
- CT Lawmakers Could Move to Regulate a Hazardous Chemical Found in Firefighting Foam and Other Products
- Governor Takes on PFAS in Proposed Budget after Firefighting Foam Spill
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