Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance; Notice of Availability for Public Comment
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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020 NDAA) was signed into law on December 19, 2019 and 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 and to update the guidance at least every three years, as appropriate. The EPA is releasing an update to the April 16, 2024, interim guidance for public comment. The updated guidance builds on information pertaining to technologies that may be feasible and appropriate for the destruction or disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The 2026 interim guidance also identifies key data gaps and uncertainties that must be resolved before the EPA can issue more definitive recommendations about PFAS destruction and disposal technologies.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 22815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08174]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0527; FRL-10169.1-01-OLEM]
Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance; Notice of
Availability for Public Comment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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 and 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 and to update the
guidance at least every three years, as appropriate. The EPA is
releasing an update to the April 16, 2024, interim guidance for public
comment. The updated guidance builds on information pertaining to
technologies that may be feasible and appropriate for the destruction
or disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The 2026 interim
guidance also identifies key data gaps and uncertainties that must be
resolved before the EPA can issue more definitive recommendations about
PFAS destruction and disposal technologies.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 29, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2020-0527, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>
(our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket
Center, OLEM Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460.
<bullet> Hand Delivery or Courier (by scheduled appointment only):
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Docket Center's hours of
operations are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (except Federal
Holidays).
Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID
No. for this document. Comments received may be posted without change
to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a>, including any personal information
provided. For further information on EPA Docket Center services and the
current status, please visit us online at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan J. Tso, Office of Superfund
and Emergency Management (5401T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-
940-6934; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0d4d3cf8ecacfcec1d4c8c1cee0c5d0c18ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3d7d0cc8dc9cccdc2d7cbc2cde3c6d3c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
General Information
Does this action apply to me?
This interim guidance provides a summary of EPA's current knowledge
of technologies for destruction or disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing
materials. The primary audience of this guidance is decision makers who
need to identify the most effective means for destroying or disposing
of PFAS-containing materials and wastes. The audience may also include
regulators, waste managers, and the public, including affected
communities.
Thomas D. Croci,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency
Management.
[FR Doc. 2026-08174 Filed 4-27-26; 8:45 am]
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