Use of firefighting foam concentrate (PFAS); rules.

Sec. 14r. (1) The director shall promulgate rules regarding a firefighter's use of firefighting foam concentrate. The rules may only include the following: (a) The best practices regarding proper use, handling, and storage of firefighting foam concentrate. (b) The best health practices including, but not limited to, all of the following: ( i ) Containment and handling of PFAS-contaminated materials, including a firefighter's equipment, until they are disposed of pursuant to the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.101 to 324.90106. ( ii ) Decontamination of a firefighter's body and equipment following the use of firefighting foam. (c) A prohibition on the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS by a firefighter for training purposes. (d) A prohibition on the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS by a firefighter for equipment calibration purposes after January 1, 2020, unless 1 or more of the following apply: ( i ) The calibration is otherwise required by law. ( ii ) The facility where the calibration will take place has implemented measures that comply with the rules promulgated under this section. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Firefighter" means either of the following: ( i ) That term as defined in section 2 of the firefighters training council act, 1966 PA 291, MCL 29.362. ( ii ) An individual employed by a person and who in that employment is knowledgeable, trained, and skilled in at least basic firefighting operations. (b) "PFAS" means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance. History: Add. 2020, Act 143, Imd. Eff. July 31, 2020