North Carolina General Statutes 58-82B-1. Findings
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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 58-82B-1
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
The General Assembly finds that certain firefighting foams used to fight Class B fires, often referred to as Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF), are critical for fire suppression and public safety. However, because many AFFF could contain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, certain foams may require additional research, oversight, and management. The General Assembly further finds that accurate and comprehensive reporting of the use of AFFF by fire departments throughout the State is essential in order to appropriately manage the potential impacts of AFFF on the environment and public health. (2021-180, s. 8.10(h).)