Texas SB1898 prohibits the discharge of certain firefighting foams for training or testing purposes.

Texas SB1898 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the discharge of Class B firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals during firefighter training or testing. The bill mandates the use of non-fluorinated firefighting training foams or surrogates for training, ensuring collection of used foam. Exemptions apply if the discharge is required by law or occurs in a testing facility with containment measures. The bill does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of such foams, nor their use during emergency operations.

Texas SB1898 prohibits the discharge of certain firefighting foams for training or testing purposes.

Texas SB1898 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the discharge of Class B firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals during firefighter training or testing. The bill mandates the use of non-fluorinated firefighting training foams or surrogates for training, ensuring collection of used foam. Exemptions apply if the discharge is required by law or occurs in a testing facility with containment measures. The bill does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of such foams, nor their use during emergency operations.