Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 159.02

Current through October 28, 2024
Section NR 159.02 - Applicability
(1) This chapter applies to any person conducting testing of foam that contains intentionally added PFAS, including calibration testing, conformance testing, or fixed-system testing, to evaluate its effectiveness or testing of a firefighting foam delivery system or equipment.
(2) This chapter applies to any person that uses or discharges foam that contains intentionally added PFAS including use as part of an emergency firefighting or fire prevention operation.
(3) This chapter applies to any person that contains, treats, disposes, or stores foam from a testing facility or generated as a result of testing.
(4) The prohibitions and requirements in this chapter apply to foam that is in concentrate or that is mixed with water, liquids, or other substances. No person may discharge foam to a storm or sanitary sewer or to the environment unless the discharge meets the treatment requirements of this chapter and the discharge is in accordance with all other applicable environmental regulations.
(5) This chapter may not be construed as prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of foam that contains intentionally added PFAS.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 159.02

Adopted by, EmR2045: emerg. cr., eff. 12-4-20; CR 21-073: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8/1/2022.