North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 460 — Establish PFAS Task Force/Add'l Measures.

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The changes in Senate Bill 460 include the adjustment of wording related to how the Department of Environmental Quality will address public health issues caused by PFAS contamination in water sources. Additionally, the language around how permanent replacement water supplies are established has been clarified. These changes are important as they ensure clearer procedures for addressing water safety issues and improving public health responses.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 1, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 460 Short Title:
460 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15204-MHa-100A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE "PFAS TASK FORCE" TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE ALL PER- AND POLY-FLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE LOWER CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN, TO IDENTIFY THEIR SOURCE OF DISCHARGE AND THEIR HEALTH IMPACT ON THE HUMAN POPULATION THEREIN, TO ESTABLISH ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM HEALTH STANDARDS FOR EXPOSURE TO PFAS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AND/OR UPGRADE OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PRIVATE WELLS, WITHIN THE AFFECTED AREA.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE "PFAS TASK FORCE" TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE ALL PER- AND POLY-FLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE LOWER CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN, TO IDENTIFY THEIR SOURCE OF DISCHARGE AND THEIR HEALTH IMPACT ON THE HUMAN POPULATION THEREIN, TO ESTABLISH ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM HEALTH STANDARDS FOR EXPOSURE TO PFAS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AND/OR UPGRADE OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PRIVATE WELLS, WITHIN THE AFFECTED AREA.
SECTION 1.(a) The Department of Environmental Quality shall establish the PFAS Task Force.
SECTION 1.(a) The Department of Environmental Qualityshall establish the PFAS Task Force.
*DRS15204-MHa-100A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (d) Draw on all previous and current academic studies and findings related to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including GenX compounds, and other chemical contaminants of emerging interest, including 1,4-Dioxane, including research performed pursuant to Section 13.1 of S.L.
*S460-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (d) Draw on all previous and current academic studies and findings related to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including GenX compounds, and other chemical contaminants of emerging interest, including 1,4-Dioxane, including research performed pursuant to Section 13.1 of S.L.
SECTION 1.(b) The Task Force shall serve as a pilot program for establishment of future statewide initiatives to aggressively examine and resolve public health concerns as a result of the discharge of illegal toxic contaminants into the public realm.
SECTION 1.(b) The Task Force shall serve as a pilot program for establishment of future statewide initiatives to aggressivelyexamine and resolve public health concerns as a result of the discharge of illegal toxic contaminants into the public realm.
For purposes of this section, the terms (i) "contamination" means an Page 2 DRS15204-MHa-100A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 exceedance of a standard established by the Environmental Management Commission for groundwater, surface water, or air quality, or an exceedance of a health advisory level established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, of 10 ppt for a single PFAS compound, and a cumulative threshold of 25 ppt where three or more PFAS compounds are detected for any chemical classified as a PFAS, including GenX;
For purposes of this section, the terms (i) "contamination" means an Page 2 Senate Bill 460-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 exceedance of a standard established by the Environmental Management Commission for groundwater, surface water, or air quality, or an exceedance of a health advisorylevel established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, of 10 ppt for a single PFAS compound, and a cumulative threshold of 25 ppt where three or more PFAS compounds are detected for any chemical classified as a PFAS, including GenX;
(b) If the Secretary orders a person responsible for the discharge or release of a PFAS, including GenX, that results in contamination of a private drinking water well public or private watersupply, including a privatedrinking water well, to establishapermanent replacementwater supply for an affected party with such a well pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, preference shall be given to permanent replacement water supplies by connection to public water supplies;
(b) If the Secretary orders a person responsible for the discharge or release of a PFAS, including GenX, that results in contamination of a private drinking water well public or private watersupply, including a privatedrinkingwater well, to establishapermanent replacementwater supply for an affected party with such a well pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, preference shall be given to permanent replacement water supplies by connection to public water supplies;
(c) An order issued by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be delivered by registered or certified mail, or by any means authorized by G.S.
(c) An order issued by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be delivered byregistered or certified mail, or by any means authorized by G.S.
The remedy under this section is in addition to those provided by existing statutory and common law.
The remedyunder this section is in addition to those provided by existing statutory and common law.
The Department shall seek cost recovery from the party or parties responsible for all funds expended pursuant to this section, which, once DRS15204-MHa-100A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 recovered, shall revert to the General Fund and be transferred by the State Controller into the Savings Reserve.
The Department shall seek cost recovery from the party or parties responsible for all funds expended pursuant to this section, which, once Senate Bill 460-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 recovered, shall revert to the General Fund and be transferred by the State Controller into the Savings Reserve.
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  1. Passed 1st Reading

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Who sponsors SB 460?
SB 460 is sponsored by deViere, Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), and Marcus.
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