Section 408.1014r - Use of firefighting foam concentrate (PFAS); rules(1) The director shall promulgate rules regarding a firefighter's use of firefighting foam concentrate. The rules may only include the following:(a) The best practices regarding proper use, handling, and storage of firefighting foam concentrate.(b) The best health practices including, but not limited to, all of the following: (i) Containment and handling of PFAS-contaminated materials, including a firefighter's equipment, until they are disposed of pursuant to the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.101 to 324.90106.(ii) Decontamination of a firefighter's body and equipment following the use of firefighting foam.(c) A prohibition on the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS by a firefighter for training purposes.(d) A prohibition on the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS by a firefighter for equipment calibration purposes after January 1, 2020, unless 1 or more of the following apply: (i) The calibration is otherwise required by law.(ii) The facility where the calibration will take place has implemented measures that comply with the rules promulgated under this section.(2) As used in this section: (a) "Firefighter" means either of the following:(i) That term as defined in section 2 of the firefighters training council act, 1966 PA 291, MCL 29.362.(ii) An individual employed by a person and who in that employment is knowledgeable, trained, and skilled in at least basic firefighting operations.(b) "PFAS" means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.Added by 2020, Act 143,s 2, eff. 7/31/2020.