Massachusetts S2802 aims to protect soil, farms, and food from PFAS contamination.
The bill addresses PFAS contamination by prohibiting the application of biosolids on land and establishing the Agricultural PFAS Relief Fund to assist farmers affected by PFAS. It mandates the development of a statewide master plan for sludge processing and disposal, focusing on reducing sludge volume and toxicity. Farmers are granted immunity from liability for PFAS contamination outside their control. The bill also outlines regulations for fertilizer distribution and requires reporting on sludge disposal costs.
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