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House concurs in Senate's amended PFAS ban and moves to protect firefighters from PFAS-treated gear
Summary
The House concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to H.238, which phases out certain consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS and adds a phased prohibition on PFAS in firefighting personal protective equipment with delayed dates and reporting requirements.
The Vermont House concurred in the Senate's proposal of amendment to H.238, legislation that phases out consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS and places new limits on PFAS in firefighting gear and related station wear.
Member from East Montpelier (Representative) described the Senate's four main changes to the House-passed bill and said the House Environment Committee supported concurrence on a unanimous 11-0-0 straw poll. The House then concurred by voice vote.
The amendments clarify and delay implementation dates for the…
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