BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Adopt Recommended Positions on State Legislation: SB 454 (McNerney) PFAS Mitigation Fund, SB 599 (Caballero) Atmospheric Rivers Forecast Improvement Program, SB 682 (Allen) Product Bans Intentionally Added PFAS, SB 753 (Cortese) Regulation of Abandoned Shopping Carts, and Other Legislation Which May Require Urgent Consideration for a Position by the Board.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 454 (McNerney) PFAS Mitigation Fund.
B. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 599 (Caballero) Atmospheric Rivers Forecast Improvement Program.
C. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 682 (Allen) Product Bans Intentionally Added PFAS.
D. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 753 (Cortese) Regulation of Abandoned Shopping Carts.
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SUMMARY:
SB 454 (McNerney) State Water Resources Control Board PFAS Mitigation Fund - (Amended - 03/24/2025)
Position Recommendation: Support
Priority Recommendation: 3
SB 454 (McNerney) would create the PFAS Mitigation Fund and PFAS Reduction Account to provide financial assistance to water suppliers and sewer service providers for the treatment and removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater.
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) would be authorized to administer grants, loans, and contracts for the planning, construction, upgrade, and operation of PFAS treatment infrastructure. Eligible costs would include planning, design, and construction of treatment facilities, as well as monitoring and pilot testing of treatment alternatives. The bill requires the development of implementation guidelines by July 1, 2027.
Importance to Valley Water
PFAS contamination is an emerging regulatory and operational challenge for water systems across the state. As regulatory standards are deve...
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