# § 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.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7361, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2289.)