Requirements by product
| Product | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighting foamUse limit | Prohibits discharge or use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals, except in fire prevention or in response to an emergency firefighting operation. | January 1, 2022 | In force | R.S. 40:1615 |
The laws
Louisiana
Class B Firefighting Foam PFAS Restriction
- Citation
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1615
- Enacted by
- HB 389 (2021 Regular Session), Act No. 232
- Enacted or adopted
- June 11, 2021
- Status
- In force
- Source
- https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=1239350
How it defines PFAS
a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and designed to be fully functional in Class B fire fighting foam formulations
Intentionally added
intentionally added PFAS chemicals
Exemptions
- Fire prevention activities
- Emergency firefighting operations