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NJDCA Issues Implementation Guidance for PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban
New Jersey P.L.2023, c.243 (PFAS in Firefighting Foam)New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire SafetyNew Jersey
Announced
Mar 12, 2026
Description
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety, issued updated implementation guidance documents in March 2026 for P.L. 2023, c.243, the state's PFAS firefighting foam ban. The materials include updated guidance on Class B AFFF use, a detailed FAQ explaining the law's requirements, and a procedural policy for foam application. Fire departments across New Jersey must follow these procedures when managing and disposing of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
Key Findings
NJDCA Issues Implementation Guidance for PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban
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