Bill
LD 400
Overview: LD 400, "Resolve, Directing The Department Of Public Safety, Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Compile A Statewide Inventory Of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrate",
Overview: LD 400, "Resolve, Directing The Department Of Public Safety, Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Compile A Statewide Inventory Of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrate", was signed into law. It was introduced on February 04, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address the management and disposal of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a type of firefighting foam that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which are harmful environmental contaminants. The bill directs the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, to compile a statewide inventory of AFFF concentrate.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the State Fire Marshal to identify all locations where AFFF concentrate is stored, including fire departments, airports, and other facilities
- Directs the State Fire Marshal to collect information on the quantity, age, and condition of AFFF concentrate at each location
- Mandates the development of a plan for the safe disposal or management of AFFF concentrate to minimize environmental contamination
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill will impact fire departments, airports, and other facilities that store and use AFFF concentrate. The inventory and disposal plan will help ensure proper management of this hazardous material and reduce the risk of PFAS contamination in the environment.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: LD 400 has been signed into law by the Governor, and the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, will now be responsible for implementing the requirements of the bill.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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