The obligation
Section 89D of the Regulation repeals Chapter 6, Part 1A (Scheduled PFAS firefighting foam) on 1 December 2027.
Part 1A contains definitions, an exemption for Transport for NSW and exemptions for certain premises. Section 89D also repeals the Schedule 10 definitions of combustible accelerant fire, PFAS firefighting foam, scheduled PFAS and use on the same date. Separately, Chapter 2 of the Regulation declares the EPA as the appropriate regulatory authority for use of PFAS firefighting foam.
- What
- Section 89D of the Regulation repeals Chapter 6, Part 1A (Scheduled PFAS firefighting foam) on 1 December 2027.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Repeal of the scheduled PFAS firefighting foam provisions on 1 December 2027 is a WHS requirement set out in Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022 (NSW). It is made under Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). The relevant provision is NSW > Environment > POEO Act 1997 > General Regulation > Ch 6 Exemptions > Part 1A Scheduled PFAS firefighting foam.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Repeal of the scheduled PFAS firefighting foam provisions on 1 December 2027 is a WHS obligation under Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022 (NSW). In short, Section 89D of the Regulation repeals Chapter 6, Part 1A (Scheduled PFAS firefighting foam) on 1 December 2027.
What changed recently?
Repeal of the scheduled PFAS firefighting foam provisions on 1 December 2027 was last updated on 19 October 2026.