Committee hears PFAS cleanup bill focused on discarded firefighting foams; sponsors plan technical followup
A committee substitute for House Bill 140 would declare discarded firefighting foams that contain intentionally added PFAS to be hazardous waste in New Mexico and authorize limited rulemaking for disposal; sponsors emphasized the measure targets firefighting foams and agreed to further technical drafting.
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Senators heard a committee substitute for House Bill 140 aimed at ensuring discarded aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) that contain intentionally added PFAS are classified as hazardous waste under New Mexico law and at enabling limited rulemaking on destruction and disposal if the federal government does not act.
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