SF 3342

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 05/18/2023 08:34am

A bill for an act
relating to environment; appropriating money for study of PFAS in biosolids.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; REPORT ON PFAS IN LAND-APPLIED
BIOSOLIDS.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year .... is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of the
Pollution Control Agency to study the effects of land-applied biosolids on the spread of
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). By December 1, ...., the commissioner
must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources and agriculture. The
report must:
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new text begin (1) evaluate and characterize PFAS concentrations in land-applied biosolids, leaching
of PFAS from those wastes, and the subsequent movement of PFAS into water and food;
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new text begin (2) identify alternative disposal and treatment options; and
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new text begin (3) make recommendations for developing tools for managing PFAS-contaminated waste
streams.
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