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Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.1014r: Use of firefighting foam concentrate (PFAS); rules.

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  1. MI Code
  2. Chapter 408
  3. Act Act-154-of-1974

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.

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