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Rhode Island House Bill H8052

Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8052

Introduced
3/25/22  

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $635,000 For The Department Of Environmental Management (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Six Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($635,000) For Dem For The Removal, Disposal And Replacement Of Certain Aqueous Film Forming Foam.)

Impact

If passed, H8052 would have significant implications for state laws regarding environmental management and pollution control. The allocation of funds specifically for the disposal of AFFF indicates an acknowledgment of the need to address historic contamination and move towards safer alternatives. This action aligns with broader environmental initiatives that seek to minimize the use of harmful chemicals and promote public health and safety within the state's watersheds and drinking water supplies.

Summary

House Bill H8052 is a joint resolution aimed at appropriating $635,000 for the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) of Rhode Island. This funding is designated for the removal, disposal, and replacement of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a substance often used in firefighting that has been linked to environmental contamination. The introduction of this bill reflects a growing concern about the impact of AFFF on water quality and public health, as well as a commitment to environmental remediation efforts.

Contention

In discussions surrounding H8052, notable points of contention could arise around the effectiveness and methodology of AFFF disposal and the financial implications of the appropriation. While the bill has support from environmental advocates who prioritize public health, some may question the adequacy of the funding or the pace of the removal efforts. Additionally, concerns may also be voiced regarding the selection of replacement products and the potential environmental impacts of those alternatives.

Latest RI H8052 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H8179

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Department Of Environmental Management.)

RI S2851

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $200,000 To Year Up Providence (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) To Year Up Providence.)

RI H8180

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Public Relations And Communications Plan.)

RI H6360

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Litter Control Appropriation Fund (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Litter Control And Recycling Appropriation Fund.)

RI H8181

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Creation Of A Climate Dashboard.)

RI S2450

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $300,000 From The American Rescue Plan Act Funds For The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) To The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.)

RI H7663

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $300,000 From The American Rescue Plan Act Funds For The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) To The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.)

RI H8155

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $100,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of ($100,000) To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Purpose Providing Funding For A Veterinarian At The Wildlife Clinic Of Rhode Island.)

RI S0560

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Five Million Dollars To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Rhode Island Farmlands.)

RI H6018

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Five Million Dollars To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Rhode Island Farmlands.)

Similar Bills

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