NAPA explores recycling PFAS-containing pavements

NAPA continues to explore the viability of safely recycling airfield pavements containing PFAS remnants from firefighting-foam as part of its advocacy efforts.
For example, NAPA is facilitating the review of research proposals, with funding sponsored by FAA, to understand whether recycling PFAS-containing pavements can render them inert and safe. PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals,” is shorthand for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
On Oct. 15, NAPA commented on EPA’s guidance to destroy or dispose of PFAS-containing materials, recommending the agency “consider asphalt pavement recycling as a viable alternative to the destruction or long-term disposal of PFAS-containing pavements.”
“NAPA stands ready to assist EPA, other agencies, and the Department of Defense to investigate
whether beneficial use of PFAS-containing pavements is a viable method to reduce environmental
impacts,” wrote NAPA Vice President for Environment, Health, and Safety Howard Marks.
Further, NAPA continues to meet with relevant Congressional representatives to help legislators better understand unintended consequences associated with unnecessary regulation of PFAS-containing pavements. NAPA will continue to keep its membership updated on these issues.