Sec. 14r.
(1) The director shall promulgate rules regarding a firefighter's use of firefighting foam concentrate. The rules may only include the following:
(a) The best practices regarding proper use, handling, and storage of firefighting foam concentrate.
(b) The best health practices including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(i) Containment and handling of PFAS-contaminated materials, including a firefighter's equipment, until they are disposed of pursuant to the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.101 to 324.90106.
(ii) Decontamination of a firefighter's body and equipment following the use of firefighting foam.
(c) A prohibition on the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS by a firefighter for training purposes.
(d) A prohibition on the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS by a firefighter for equipment calibration purposes after January 1, 2020, unless 1 or more of the following apply:
(i) The calibration is otherwise required by law.
(ii) The facility where the calibration will take place has implemented measures that comply with the rules promulgated under this section.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Firefighter" means either of the following:
(i) That term as defined in section 2 of the firefighters training council act, 1966 PA 291, MCL 29.362.
(ii) An individual employed by a person and who in that employment is knowledgeable, trained, and skilled in at least basic firefighting operations.
(b) "PFAS" means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
History: Add. 2020, Act 143, Imd. Eff. July 31, 2020
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 154 of 1974 - Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (408.1001 - 408.1094)
Section 408.1001 - Short Title.
Section 408.1002 - Scope of Act; Effect on Statutory or Common Law.
Section 408.1003 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 408.1004 - Definitions; a to M.
Section 408.1005 - Definitions; E to I.
Section 408.1006 - Definitions; P to W.
Section 408.1009 - Legislative Declaration.
Section 408.1011 - Duties of Employer.
Section 408.1012 - Duties of Employee.
Section 408.1013 - Administration and Enforcement; Reports.
Section 408.1014b - Disclosure of Specific Chemical Identity, Percentage Composition, or Both.
Section 408.1014e - Public Service Announcements.
Section 408.1014f - Employer Engaged in Agricultural Operations; Certifying List of Chemicals.
Section 408.1014g - Chemical in Sealed Package in Transit by Common Carrier.
Section 408.1014h - Employer Engaged in Construction Operations.
Section 408.1014i - Plan for Executing Responsibilities of Organized Fire Department.
Section 408.1014j - Signs Throughout Workplace; Contents.
Section 408.1014m - Conflicting Provisions Unenforceable.
Section 408.1014r - Use of Firefighting Foam Concentrate (Pfas); Rules.
Section 408.1015 - Repealed. 2012, Act 416, Eff. Dec. 27, 2012.
Section 408.1016 - Promulgation, Expression, and Adoption of Standards by Director.
Section 408.1018 - Repealed. 2012, Act 448, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2012.
Section 408.1019 - Promulgation of Standards by Director.
Section 408.1023 - Repealed. 2012, Act 447, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2012.
Section 408.1035a.added - Violations; Civil and Criminal Penalties.
Section 408.1036 - Civil Penalties; Assessment; Schedule; Payment; Recovering Unpaid Penalty.
Section 408.1037 - Evidence and Investigation of Criminal Violation.
Section 408.1042 - Hearing; Order; Rules of Procedure; Report of Hearing Officer.
Section 408.1043 - Hearing; Conduct of Proceedings.
Section 408.1045 - Cease Operation Order; Enforcement Proceedings.
Section 408.1048 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice.
Section 408.1055 - Safety Education and Training Fund.
Section 408.1056 - Occupational Health Education and Training Program.
Section 408.1057-408.1058 - Repealed. 1991, Act 105, Eff. June 17, 1994.
Section 408.1058a-408.1058d - Repealed. 1988, Act 439, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988.
Section 408.1058e - Repealed. 1991, Act 105, Eff. June 17, 1994.
Section 408.1058f - Repealed. 1990, Act 2, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1990.
Section 408.1059, 408.1059a - Repealed. 1991, Act 105, Eff. June 17, 1994.
Section 408.1059b - Repealed. 1988, Act 439, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988.
Section 408.1059c-408.1059e - Repealed. 1991, Act 105, Eff. June 17, 1994.
Section 408.1059f - Repealed. 1988, Act 439, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988.
Section 408.1060-408.1060d - Repealed. 1991, Act 105, Eff. June 17, 1994.
Section 408.1060e, 408.1060f - Repealed. 1991, Act 105, Imd. Eff. Oct. 3, 1991.
Section 408.1067 - Posting Requirements; Warning Labels.
Section 408.1085a - "Covid-19" Defined.