§ 8961. PFAS destruction and disposal guidance

• (a) Not later than 1 year after December 20, 2019 , the Administrator shall publish interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including—
  • (1) aqueous film-forming foam;
  • (2) soil and biosolids;
  • (3) textiles, other than consumer goods, treated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;
  • (4) spent filters, membranes, resins, granular carbon, and other waste from water treatment;
  • (5) landfill leachate containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
  • (6) solid, liquid, or gas waste streams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from facilities manufacturing or using perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
• (b) The interim guidance under subsection (a) shall—
  • (1) take into consideration—
    • (A) the potential for releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances during destruction or disposal, including through volatilization, air dispersion, or leachate; and
    • (B) potentially vulnerable populations living near likely destruction or disposal sites; and
  • (2) provide guidance on testing and monitoring air, effluent, and soil near potential destruction or disposal sites for releases described in paragraph (1)(A).
• (c) The Administrator shall publish revisions to the interim guidance under subsection (a) as the Administrator determines to be appropriate, but not less frequently than once every 3 years.