Mandate Details

Description:	Report regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in personal protective equipment (PPE) used by firefighters (known as "turnout gear"), including: (1) current turnout gear requirements and options for eliminating or reducing PFAS in turnout gear; (2) current turnout gear disposal methods and recommendations for future disposal to prevent PFAS contamination; and (3) recommendations and protocols for PFAS biomonitoring in firefighters, including a process for allowing firefighters to voluntarily register for biomonitoring.
Law:	2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 3 Sec. 32
Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):	Minn. Pollution Control Agency
Due Date:	01/15/2024
Frequency:	One time
Subjects:	Fires & Fire Fighters
Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:	Environment and Natural Resources
Note:	In cooperation with the Minn. Dept. of Health.

Title	Publisher(s)	Publication Date	Coverage	Date Received	Report Link	Call #
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Firefighting Turnout Gear	Minn. Dept. of Health Minn. Pollution Control Agency	January 2024		01/18/2024	24-0124.pdf	T55.3.P75 B87 2024