Revision: April 23, 2021, 9:06 a.m.
Rep. Suzanne Smith, Graf. 8
April 2, 2021
2021-1098h
08/10
Amendment to SB 146-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after Part VI the following new part:
Part VII
Extending the deadline for the PFAS firefighting foam take-back program.
1 Extending the Deadline for PFAS Firefighting Foam Take-Back Program. Amend RSA 154:8-b, VIII to read as follows:
VIII. The department shall survey municipalities throughout the state on the quantitative stock of legacy foams and determine the cost of instituting a take-back program for the purpose of safe and contained disposal. The development and processing of the survey shall be subject to rules adopted by the commissioner of the department of environmental services pursuant to RSA 541-A. On or before December 1, 2020, the department shall submit a report of its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library. Beginning on July 1, [2021] 2023, the department shall institute a take-back program of legacy foams for the purpose of safe and contained disposal.
2 Effective Date. Part VII of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
2021-1098h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill adopts legislation relative to:
I. Establishing the coastal program administered by the department of environmental services.
II. Establishing a statewide solid waste disposal reduction goal.
III. The prevention of zoonotic disease transmission.
IV. Tidal waters.
V. Establishing a surcharge on certain saltwater licenses and establishing a fund for derelict fishing gear and coastal cleanup.
VI. Public use of coastal shorelands.
VII. Extending the deadline for the PFAS firefighting foam take-back program.