H3116

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3116 mandates the Department of Environmental Services to create regulations banning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in.

South Carolina H3116 requires the Department of Environmental Services to establish regulations prohibiting the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate, into the state's waterways and drinking water supplies. The department can enforce these regulations and may collaborate with other state agencies. This act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 12, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs