An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools

This bill establishes a funding and reporting framework for testing schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and covering the costs of any necessary cleanup. It requires the Agency of Natural Resources to either conduct PCB testing at schools or pay for testing done by schools, while also seeking to hold PCB manufacturers financially liable for remediation costs when possible. The legislation includes monthly reporting requirements to track available funds and authorizes the Emergency Board to transfer money from the Environmental Contingency Fund if state resources become insufficient to continue testing. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the state will not pay for PCB cleanup costs when remediation is part of a planned renovation or construction project, except for a specific reservation for the Burlington School District.