Us Code § 8961 - PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
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§ 8961. PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
(a) In general
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) Considerations; inclusions
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) Revisions
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.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, §7361, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2289.)
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