Lawmakers press DOD on PFAS incineration plans after constituent concerns in East Liverpool, Ohio
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Summary
A House member asked whether the department plans to incinerate PFAS near East Liverpool, Ohio. The Office of the Secretary of Defense said it currently has no plans to incinerate PFAS there and committed to notify members if that policy changes.
Representative D'Aluzio raised constituent concerns about a proposed PFAS incineration plant near East Liverpool, Ohio, and asked whether the Department of Defense intends to send PFAS‑contaminated material to that facility.
An OSD official (Mr. Thompson) responded that the department does not currently plan to incinerate PFAS in East Liverpool and said the department is revisiting its policy on incineration. The official committed to notify the member and Representative Ruhle if plans change.
The nut graf: The exchange underlined community concern about methods for PFAS disposal and the department’s stated caution while it reviews incineration policy in light of EPA guidance and ongoing technical uncertainty.
Members asked for DOD to coordinate closely with EPA guidance and to keep congressional offices informed of any policy changes that could affect local health or environmental exposures. The OSD witness agreed to follow up with the congressmen on any change in plans.
Ending: The committee sought continued engagement between DOD, EPA and affected members of Congress as the department finalizes its approach to PFAS disposal and remediation.