Minnesota HF3962 mandates the identification and reporting of priority PFAS, requires a PFAS management protocol, and establishes water quality.

Minnesota HF3962 directs the Pollution Control Agency to identify emerging PFAS in various environmental samples and report on those that may adversely affect human health or ecological functions. The commissioner must develop a PFAS management protocol by January 1, 2028, considering geographic distribution, industrial specificity, and risk management. The protocol must be posted for public review and comment. Additionally, the bill requires the establishment of water quality standards for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).

Minnesota HF3962 mandates the identification and reporting of priority PFAS, requires a PFAS management protocol, and establishes water quality.

Minnesota HF3962 directs the Pollution Control Agency to identify emerging PFAS in various environmental samples and report on those that may adversely affect human health or ecological functions. The commissioner must develop a PFAS management protocol by January 1, 2028, considering geographic distribution, industrial specificity, and risk management. The protocol must be posted for public review and comment. Additionally, the bill requires the establishment of water quality standards for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).