Subject: Removal Actions

Updated Interim Guidance on Destruction or Disposal of Materials Containing Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the United States

The Department of War (DoW) Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Task Force issues updated interim guidance to help DoW make informed decisions in the evaluation of existing destruction and disposal options for covered Do W PF AS-containing materials. This update takes into account new PF AS disposal and destruction information, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, April 8, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the EPA 2024 guidance), section 330 of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) (Public Law 11692), and section 324 of the FY 2026 NDAA (Public Law 119-60).

Prioritization of Department of Defense Cleanup Actions to Implement the Federal Drinking Water Standards for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

DoD Releases PFAS Cleanup Guidance:   The issuance of DoD’s memorandum, “Prioritization of Department of Defense Cleanup Actions to Implement the Federal Drinking Water Standards for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program,” describes DoD’s plans to incorporate the standards in EPA’s drinking water rule into DoD’s ongoing PFAS cleanups and prioritize actions to address private drinking water wells with the highest levels of PFAS from DoD activities.   https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/pfas/docs/policies/epa-mcl-implementation-memo.pdf