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AB50-ASA2-AA12,5523Section 55. 227.19 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,17,7
1227.19 (7) Nonapplication. This section does not apply to rules promulgated
2under s. 227.24, or to rules proposed by the department of natural resources
3establishing acceptable levels and standards, performance standards, enforcement
4standards and preventative action limits, monitoring requirements, and required
5response actions for any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or group or
6class of such substances in groundwater, drinking water, surface water, air, soil, or
7sediment.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,568Section 56. 227.26 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,17,149227.26 (5) This section does not apply to a proposed rule of the department of
10natural resources establishing acceptable levels and standards, performance
11standards, enforcement standards and preventative action limits, monitoring
12requirements, and required response actions for any perfluoroalkyl or
13polyfluoroalkyl substance or group or class of such substances in groundwater,
14drinking water, surface water, air, soil, or sediment.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,5715Section 57. 281.61 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,18,816281.61 (6) Priority list. The department shall establish a priority list that
17ranks each safe drinking water loan program project. The department shall
18promulgate rules for determining project rankings that, to the extent possible, give
19priority to projects that address the most serious risks to human health, that are
20necessary to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 USC 300f to
21300j-26, and that assist applicants that are most in need on a per household basis,
22according to affordability criteria specified in the rules. For the purpose of ranking
23projects under this subsection, the department shall treat a project to upgrade a

1public water system to provide continuous disinfection of the water that it
2distributes as if the public water system were a surface water system that federal
3law requires to provide continuous disinfection. For the purpose of ranking projects
4under this subsection, if the department of health services has recommended an
5enforcement standard for a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, the
6department of natural resources shall treat a project relating to that perfluoroalkyl
7or polyfluoroalkyl substance as if a maximum contaminant level for that substance
8has been attained or exceeded.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,589Section 58. 281.61 (8) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,18,1210281.61 (8) (b) The department of administration shall allocate the amount
11appropriated under s. 20.320 (2) (a) to projects involving forgivable loans to private
12users of public water systems to replace lead service lines.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,5913Section 59. 281.79 of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,18,1514281.79 Negotiations for alternate source of water due to PFAS
15contamination. (1) Definitions. In this section:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,18,1716(a) Municipality means a city, village, town, county, utility district, lake
17protection district, sewerage district, or municipal airport.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,18,1818(b) Private water supply has the meaning given in s. 281.77 (1) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA12,19,619(2) Mediation. A municipality that contains private water supplies that have
20been contaminated by a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance in excess of a
21state or federal drinking water standard, a state groundwater standard, or a public
22health recommendation from the department of health services under s. 160.07
23may request that the department appoint a mediator to assist in negotiations for

1the supply of an alternate source of water provided by or connected to a water
2supply located within another municipality. The department may not appoint a
3mediator under this section unless the department receives written consent from
4both municipalities. A person responsible under s. 292.11 (3), if any, may
5participate in negotiations. The department shall promulgate rules to implement
6this section, including rules for the allocation of the cost of the mediator.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,607Section 60. 283.31 (4) (g) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,19,188283.31 (4) (g) That, if the permit allows for the land application of sewage
9sludge, the permittee shall, before first applying sludge and at least once per year
10thereafter, sample and test the sludge for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl
11substances for which there is a state or federal standard, a public health
12recommendation from the department of health services under s. 160.07, or a
13health advisory issued by the federal environmental protection agency. The
14permittee shall, before applying sludge to land in any year, report the sampling and
15testing results to the department and to the property owner of each tax parcel upon
16which sludge will be applied. The sampling and testing required under this
17paragraph shall be in addition to any sampling and testing otherwise required
18under the permit.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6119Section 61. 283.31 (4) (h) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,19,2220283.31 (4) (h) That, if the permittee is a treatment work, the permittee will
21test all sewage sludge for the presence of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl
22substances and report the testing results to the department.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6223Section 62. 292.11 (8m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,4
1292.11 (8m) Site-specific standards. If no standard exists for a hazardous
2substance, the person responsible under sub. (3) shall propose site-specific
3environmental standards for department approval for the actions required under
4this chapter and rules promulgated under this chapter.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,635Section 63. 292.11 (9) (g) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,96292.11 (9) (g) 1. In this paragraph, PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or
7polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there is a state or federal standard, a public
8health recommendation from the department of health services under s. 160.07, or
9a health advisory issued by the federal environmental protection agency.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,12102. Except as provided in subd. 3, a person who possesses or controls property
11where a PFAS discharge occurred is exempt from subs. (3), (4), and (7) (b) and (c) for
12the PFAS discharge if all of the following apply:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,1313a. The property is exclusively used for agricultural use or residential use.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,1514b. The discharge was caused by land application of sludge permitted under ch.
15283.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,2016c. The person who possesses or controls the property where the PFAS
17discharge occurred agrees to allow the department, any authorized representatives
18of the department, any party that possessed or controlled the PFAS or caused the
19discharge of the PFAS, and any consultant or contractor of such a party to enter the
20property to take action to respond to the discharge.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,20,2421d. The person who possesses or controls the property where the PFAS
22discharge occurred does not interfere with any action taken in response to the
23discharge and does not take any action that worsens or contributes to the PFAS
24discharge.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,21,6
1e. The person who possesses or controls the property where the PFAS
2discharge occurred follows any other condition that the department determines is
3reasonable and necessary to ensure that the department or other person described
4in subd. 2. c. is able to adequately respond to the discharge, including taking action
5necessary to protect human health, safety, or welfare or the environment, taking
6into consideration the current or intended use of the property.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,21,107f. The person who possesses or controls the property where the PFAS
8discharge occurred allows the department to limit public access to the property if
9the department determines such limitation of access is necessary to prevent an
10imminent threat to human health, safety, or welfare or to the environment.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,21,12113. a. The exemption under subd. 2. does not apply to any substances other
12than PFAS.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,21,1513b. The exemption under subd. 2. does not apply if the person that possesses or
14controls the property where the PFAS discharge occurred takes action that worsens
15or contributes to the PFAS discharge.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,22,2164. A person who is exempt from subs. (3), (4), and (7) (b) and (c) pursuant to
17subd. 2. shall provide written disclosure to any prospective purchaser of the
18property, either through sale or land contract, before entering into a contract and to
19prospective tenants of the property, including agricultural and residential tenants
20before entering into a lease agreement. Written disclosure shall be provided to any
21current tenants as soon as reasonably practicable and upon any reissuance or
22renewal of a lease. Written disclosure shall include, at a minimum, a description of
23the type of contamination, the location and description of any action taken to
24control or treat the contamination, PFAS sample dates and results, and a

1description of compliance with reporting required under sub. (2). A copy of the
2disclosure shall be provided to the department upon request.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,22,635. The exemption under subd. 2 may not be transferred to a subsequent owner
4of the property on which the PFAS discharge occurred. Each person that possesses
5or controls the property where the PFAS discharge occurred must establish
6eligibility for the exemption under subd. 2.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,22,1576. A person may submit to the department information supporting that the
8person satisfies the requirements of subd. 2. The department shall issue a written
9determination that a person who possesses or controls property where the PFAS
10discharge occurred is exempt from subs. (3), (4), and (7) (b) and (c) if the person
11satisfies the requirements in subd. 2. The department may request additional
12information before issuing a determination. The department may revoke its
13determination if it determines that any of the requirements of subd. 2 cease to be
14met. The department may, in accordance with rules that it promulgates, assess and
15collect fees to offset the costs of issuing determinations under this subdivision.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,22,16167. The exemption under subd. 2. does not apply after December 31, 2035.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6417Section 64. 292.11 (14) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,22,2218292.11 (14) Determination of responsible party. Applications for
19compensation or grants under the well compensation program under s. 281.75, the
20county well testing grant program under s. 281.54, or any state financial assistance
21program funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2, may
22not be used by the department to determine responsibility under sub. (3).
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6523Section 65. 292.31 (1) (d) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,824292.31 (1) (d) Access to information. (intro.) Upon the request of any officer,

1employee, or authorized representative of the department, any person who
2generated, transported, treated, stored, or disposed of solid or hazardous waste
3which that may have been disposed of at a site or facility under investigation by the
4department and any person who generated solid or hazardous waste at a site or
5facility under investigation by the department that was transported to, treated at,
6stored at, or disposed of at another site, facility, or location shall provide the officer,
7employee, or authorized representative access to any records or documents in that
8persons custody, possession, or control which relate to:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,669Section 66. 292.31 (1) (d) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,1210292.31 (1) (d) 1m. The type and quantity of waste generated at the site or
11facility that was transported to, treated at, stored at, or disposed of at another site,
12facility, or location, and the dates and locations of these activities.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6713Section 67. 292.67 of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,1514292.67 PFAS community grant program. (1) Definitions. In this
15section:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,1616(a) Class B firefighting foam has the meaning given in s. 299.48 (1) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,1817(b) Municipality means a city, village, town, county, tribal governing body,
18utility district, lake protection district, sewerage district, or municipal airport.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,1919(c) PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,23,2320(2) Financial assistance. The department shall administer a program to
21provide grants from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (mw) to municipalities
22that meet the requirements under sub. (3) for the purpose of conducting any of the
23eligible activities under sub. (4).
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,2
1(3) Eligibility prerequisites. A grant may be awarded under sub. (2) only
2if one of the following has occurred:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,63(a) The municipality tested or trained with a class B firefighting foam that
4contained intentionally added PFAS in accordance with applicable state and federal
5law, or a 3rd party tested or trained with a class B firefighting foam that contained
6intentionally added PFAS within the area controlled by the municipality.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,87(b) The municipality applied biosolids to land under a permit issued by DNR
8under s. 283.31.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,129(c) PFAS are impacting the municipalitys drinking water supply or surface
10water or groundwater within the area controlled by the municipality and the
11responsible party is unknown or is unwilling or unable to take the necessary
12response actions.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,1413(d) PFAS contamination in groundwater is impacting private wells within the
14area controlled by the municipality.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,1615(4) Eligible activities. The department may award a grant under sub. (2)
16for any of the following activities:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,1817(a) Investigating potential PFAS impacts to the air, land, or water at a site or
18facility for the purpose of reducing or eliminating environmental contamination.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,2019(b) Treating or disposing of PFAS-containing firefighting foam containers
20from a municipal site or facility.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,24,2221(c) Sampling a private water supply within 3 miles of a site or facility known
22to contain PFAS or to have caused a PFAS discharge.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,2
1(d) Assisting owners of private wells with the cost of installation of filters,
2treatment, or well replacement.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,43(e) Providing a temporary emergency water supply, a water treatment system,
4or bulk water to replace water contaminated with PFAS.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,65(f) Conducting emergency, interim, or remedial actions to mitigate, treat,
6dispose of, or remove PFAS contamination to the air, land, or waters of the state.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,117(g) Removing or treating PFAS in a public water system using the most cost-
8effective method to provide safe drinking water in areas where PFAS levels exceed
9the maximum contaminant level for PFAS under ch. 281 or an enforcement
10standard for PFAS under ch. 160 or where the state has issued a health advisory for
11PFAS.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,1412(h) Creating a new public water system or connecting private well owners to
13an existing public water system in an area in which there is widespread PFAS
14contamination in private water supplies.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,1815(i) Sampling and testing water for PFAS contamination in a public, private, or
16tribal elementary or secondary school, a child care center that is licensed under s.
1748.65, a child care program that is established or contracted for under s. 120.13
18(14), or a child care provider that is certified under s. 48.651.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,25,2219(5) Application. A municipality shall apply for a grant on a form prescribed
20by the department and shall include any information that the department finds
21necessary to determine the eligibility of the project, identify the funding requested,
22determine the priority of the project, and calculate the amount of a grant.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,26,2
1(6) Evaluation criteria. The department, in awarding grants under this
2section, shall consider all of the following criteria:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,26,53(a) The municipalitys demonstrated commitment to performing and
4completing eligible activities, including the municipalitys financial commitment
5and ability to successfully administer grants.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,26,76(b) The degree to which the project will have a positive impact on public
7health and the environment.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,26,98(c) Other criteria that the department finds necessary to prioritize the funds
9available for awarding grants.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,26,1310(7) Matching funds. The department may not distribute a grant under this
11section unless the applicant contributes matching funds equal to at least 20 percent
12of the amount of the grant. Matching funds may be in the form of cash, in-kind
13contributions, or both.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,26,1814(8) Rulemaking. The department shall promulgate rules necessary to
15administer this section, including procedures for submission, review, and
16determination of applications for assistance under this section. The rules
17promulgated under this subsection shall give priority to providing assistance to
18owners of private wells contaminated with PFAS.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6819Section 68. 292.74 of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,27,1420292.74 Financial responsibility for PFAS. The department may, if it
21determines doing so is necessary to protect human health or the environment,
22require a person who possesses or controls or who causes the discharge of a
23perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, and any person who manufactures any

1product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl
2substances, to provide proof of financial responsibility for conducting emergency
3response actions, remedial actions, environmental repair, and long-term care to
4address contamination by a potential discharge of a perfluoroalkyl or
5polyfluoroalkyl substance or environmental pollution that may be caused by a
6discharge of such substances. The department shall establish, by rule, the
7procedure for determining whether requiring a proof of financial responsibility is
8necessary to protect human health or the environment, and may establish
9requirements for types of financial responsibility, methods for calculating amounts
10of financial responsibility, access and default, bankruptcy notifications, and any
11other requirements the department determines is necessary under this section.
12The proof of financial responsibility required under this section shall be in addition
13to any other proof of financial responsibility or financial assurance required under
14this chapter. This section does not apply to a person exempt under s. 292.11 (9).
AB50-ASA2-AA12,6915Section 69. 299.487 of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,27,1616299.487 Transportation and disposal of PFAS. (1) In this section:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,27,2317(a) Environmental justice means the fair treatment and meaningful
18involvement of all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, educational
19level, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement
20of environmental laws, regulations, and policies to ensure that no population of
21color or community of color, indigenous community, or low-income community shall
22be exposed to a disproportionate burden of the negative human health and
23environmental impacts of pollution or other environmental hazards.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,28,1
1(b) PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,28,82(2) A person disposing of PFAS, or transporting PFAS for the purpose of
3disposal, shall attempt to the greatest extent possible to avoid disposing of PFAS in,
4or transporting PFAS to, any location where such disposal or transportation will
5contribute to environmental justice concerns and shall consider all reasonable
6alternatives for transport and disposal of PFAS. The department shall assist any
7person, upon request, in evaluating the environmental justice impacts of the
8persons disposal or transportation of PFAS.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,91329Section 9132. Nonstatutory provisions; Natural Resources.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,28,1610(1) Statewide biomonitoring studies. The department of health services
11shall conduct biomonitoring studies across the state to assess perfluoroalkyl and
12polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure levels and better understand the factors that
13affect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure levels in different
14communities. The department may, as part of these studies, survey volunteer
15participants, test blood samples for the presence and levels of perfluoroalkyl and
16polyfluoroalkyl substances, and analyze the results.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,29,417(2) Emergency rules for PFAS community grant program. The
18department of natural resources may use the procedure under s. 227.24 to
19promulgate emergency rules relating to the community grant program under s.
20292.67. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a) and (3), the department is not required to
21provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency
22rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare
23and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under

1this subsection. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (e) 1d. and 1g., for emergency rules
2promulgated under this subsection, the department is not required to prepare a
3statement of scope of the rules or to submit the proposed rules in final draft form to
4the governor for approval.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,92195Section 9219. Fiscal changes; Health Services.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,29,106(1) PFAS biomonitoring studies. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the
7appropriation to the department of health services under s. 20.435 (1) (a), the dollar
8amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $630,000 and the dollar amount for
9fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $630,000 to fund biomonitoring studies to assess
10and understand permanent perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl exposure levels.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,29,1611(2) Position authorizations; PFAS outreach. In the schedule under s.
1220.005 (3) for the appropriation to the department of health services under s.
1320.435 (1) (a), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $80,900 and
14the dollar amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $104,500 to increase the
15authorized FTE positions for the department by 1.0 GPR position to act as a PFAS
16outreach specialist.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,923217Section 9232. Fiscal changes; Natural Resources.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,29,2218(1) PFAS community grant program. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for
19the appropriation to the department of natural resources under s. 20.370 (4) (mw),
20the dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $116,350,000 and the
21dollar amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $8,650,000 for the PFAS
22community grant program under s. 292.67.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,30,2223(2) Position authorizations; PFAS. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for

1the appropriation to the department of natural resources under s. 20.370 (4) (ma),
2the dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $691,200 and the dollar
3amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $905,200 to increase the authorized
4FTE positions for the department by 10.0 GPR positions for the purpose of
5remediating and managing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The
6FTE positions shall be placed in the department as follows: 1.0 FTE position to act
7as an executive leadership program coordinator to supervise the Office of Emerging
8Contaminants; 1.0 FTE position to act as a policy initiatives advisor to develop
9recommendations for legislative and administrative action to address contaminants
10of emerging concern; 1.0 FTE position to act as a supply specialist to coordinate and
11complete sampling of public water supplies for emerging contaminants and to
12provide support to private well owners with water quality analysis; 2.0 FTE
13positions to act as water resources management specialists to develop water quality
14standards, assist in effluent monitoring and source reduction, and develop
15guidance for landspreading of contaminated biosolids; 1.0 FTE position to act as an
16air management specialist to develop statewide policies on emerging contaminants;
171.0 FTE position to act as a waste and materials management specialist to develop
18safe disposal and treatment methods for waste; 2.0 FTE positions to act as
19hydrogeologists to coordinate sampling and cleanup activities at cleanup sites and
20evaluate scientific data related to contamination; and 1.0 FTE position to act as a
21water supply specialist to sample for and address the impacts of threats to drinking
22water and provide water quality analysis support to private well owners.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,31,423(3) PFAS sampling, testing, and research. In the schedule under s. 20.005

1(3) for the appropriation to the department of natural resources under s. 20.370 (4)
2(mw), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $1,480,000 and the
3dollar amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $730,000 for statewide PFAS
4sampling and testing activities.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,31,105(4) PFAS substance emergency measures. In the schedule under s. 20.005
6(3) for the appropriation to the department of natural resources under s. 20.370 (4)
7(mw), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $900,000 and the
8dollar amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $900,000 to support
9emergency measures related to PFAS, such as providing temporary drinking water
10to homes impacted by groundwater contamination.
AB50-ASA2-AA12,31,2011(5) Emerging contaminants initiative and position authorization. In
12the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the department of natural
13resources under s. 20.370 (4) (mq), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is
14increased by $200,000 to increase the authorized positions for the department by
152.0 LTE positions to conduct sampling and data analysis of drinking water test for
16emerging contaminants, and for the purpose of wastewater monitoring, surface
17water monitoring, and fish sampling. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the
18appropriation to the department of natural resources under s. 20.370 (4) (mq), the
19dollar amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $225,000 for the purpose of
20wastewater monitoring, surface water monitoring, and fish sampling..
AB50-ASA2-AA12,31,21215. At the appropriate places, insert all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA12,31,2222Section 70. 20.866 (2) (we) of the statutes is amended to read:
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