HB 5250 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE MUNICIPALITIES FOR COSTS RELATED TO REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM FIRE APPARATUS.

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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE MUNICIPALITIES FOR COSTS RELATED TO REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM FIRE APPARATUS.

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739 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ Department of Emergency GF - Cost 2.3 million - See Below Services and Public Protection 3.9 million Note:

GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:

Municipalities Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ All Municipalities Potential See Below See Below Savings Explanation The bill requires the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) to administer a grant program in FY 24 and FY 25 to provide funding to any municipality for the purpose of removing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from fire apparatus, resulting in a one-time cost to the state ranging from $2.3 million to $3.9 million and potential savings to municipalities.

There are an estimated 385 fire apparatus statewide requiring PFAS removal and the removal is estimated to cost between $6,000 and $10,000 per apparatus.

The potential savings to municipalities will depend on the number and size of fire apparatus with PFAS present.

The Out Years This grant program will only be active in FY 24 and FY 25, resulting HB5250 / File No.

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739 OFA Bill Analysis HB 5250 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE MUNICIPALITIES FOR COSTS RELATED TO REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM FIRE APPARATUS.

SUMMARY:

The bill requires the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to administer a grant program in FY 24 and FY 25 to reimburse municipalities for (1) the costs associated with removing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from fire apparatus, and (2) the cost of cleaning agents necessary for such removal.

The department may prescribe a form and application process for the program and may further prescribe additional technical or procurement requirements.

The grant program will only be active during FY 24 and FY 25.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Upon passage.

BACKGROUND Definitions PFAS (“perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances”) are all membersoftheclassof fluorinatedorganicchemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom (CGS § 22a-255h(15)).

These chemicals are used to make certain coatings and products that are resistant to heat, oil, stains, grease, and water.

COMMITTEE ACTION Appropriations Committee Joint Favorable Yea 52 Nay 0 (04/20/2023) HB5250 / File No.

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