Mandate Details

Description:

Report regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in personal protective equipment (PPE) used by firefighters (known as "turnout gear"), including: (1) current turnout gear requirements and options for eliminating or reducing PFAS in turnout gear; (2) current turnout gear disposal methods and recommendations for future disposal to prevent PFAS contamination; and (3) recommendations and protocols for PFAS biomonitoring in firefighters, including a process for allowing firefighters to voluntarily register for biomonitoring.

Law:

2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 3 Sec. 32

Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):

Minn. Pollution Control Agency

Due Date:

01/15/2024

Frequency:

One time

Topics:

Fires & Fire Fighters

Mandate Groups:

Environment and Natural Resources

Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:

Environment and Natural Resources

Note:

In cooperation with the Minn. Dept. of Health.

Item(s) Received

Title	Publisher(s)	Publication Date	Coverage	Date Received	Report Link
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Firefighting Turnout Gear	Minn. Dept. of Health Minn. Pollution Control Agency	January 2024		01/18/2024	24-0124.pdf