Notice of Availability for Public Comment: Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance

January 12, 2021

Action

Notice of availability for public comment.

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Summary

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020 NDAA) was signed into law on December 19, 2019. Section 7361 of the FY 2020 NDAA directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and materials containing PFAS. The EPA is releasing the interim guidance for public comment. The guidance provides information on technologies that may be feasible and appropriate for the destruction or disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. It also identifies needed and ongoing research and development activities related to destruction and disposal technologies, which may inform future guidance.

Dates

Comments must be received on or February 22, 2021.

Location:

• North AmericaUS

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Remediation
• Filtration
• Impact
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Health
• AgenciesEPA
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses
• Disposal
• DisposalIncineration