Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance; Notice of Availability for Public Comment

Arcwood Environmental, LLC, a domestic provider of PFAS management and disposal solutions, supports the EPA's 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS destruction and disposal. The company argues that recent commercial-scale testing demonstrates that hazardous waste incineration is an effective destruction method and advocates for a site-specific performance-based approach rather than a universal minimum temperature requirement.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) supports the EPA's efforts to update the interim guidance on PFAS destruction and disposal, commending the inclusion of new science and analytical methods. However, the NJDEP urges the EPA to address specific data gaps, such as the need for a formal waste classification system, clearer performance criteria for destruction technologies, and more robust protections for vulnerable communities.

PacTec, Inc., a manufacturer of flexible packaging systems, supports the EPA's recognition of interim storage for PFAS waste but argues that the guidance lacks specific recommendations on suitable container systems. The company recommends that the EPA include engineered flexible bulk containment systems as a viable technology for interim storage due to their scalability, safety, and logistical benefits.