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Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act

USA118th CongressS-1432| Senate 
| Updated: 5/3/2023
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cynthia M. Lummis

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (8)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act This bill exempts entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for certain releases of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Specifically, the bill applies to entities with a fire suppression system installed (or otherwise in use) in accordance with applicable fire codes that uses an aqueous film forming foam that contains PFAS. Under the bill, the exemption only applies if the release of PFAS resulted from the lawful discharge of an aqueous film forming foam in connection with a fire suppression system that conforms to applicable fire codes and is compliant with the most recently approved engineering standards at the time of discharge. Liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity (1) acts with gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (2) continues to use an aqueous film forming foam agent in its fire suppression system five years after the date on which approved engineering standards were updated to no longer require the use of such foam.
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Timeline
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 3, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act

USA118th CongressS-1432| Senate 
| Updated: 5/3/2023
Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act This bill exempts entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for certain releases of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Specifically, the bill applies to entities with a fire suppression system installed (or otherwise in use) in accordance with applicable fire codes that uses an aqueous film forming foam that contains PFAS. Under the bill, the exemption only applies if the release of PFAS resulted from the lawful discharge of an aqueous film forming foam in connection with a fire suppression system that conforms to applicable fire codes and is compliant with the most recently approved engineering standards at the time of discharge. Liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity (1) acts with gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (2) continues to use an aqueous film forming foam agent in its fire suppression system five years after the date on which approved engineering standards were updated to no longer require the use of such foam.
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Timeline
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 3, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cynthia M. Lummis

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (8)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted