Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.1014r: Use of firefighting foam concentrate (PFAS); rules.
Where this section sits in the code
- MI Code
- Chapter 408
- 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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