Committee approves PFAS/biosolids substitute requiring testing and farmer disclosure
A committee substitute for SB 386 creates phased PFAS/PFOA thresholds for biosolids land application, requires testing, sets retesting triggers, and establishes a work group; the substitute was reported unanimously and sent to appropriations.
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Senator Stewart described a substitute to SB 386 setting phased thresholds and testing requirements for PFAS and PFOA in biosolids applied to farmland. The measure requires monitoring and disclosure to landowners and farmers, establishes retesting triggers for high readings and directs the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Water Control Board to coordinate sampling and a stakeholder work group to identify sources and recommend further legislative changes.
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