Memorandum For Commander, Army Materiel Command - Subject: Army Guidance for Addressing Releases of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Sep 3, 2026

This memorandum provides guidance for addressing releases of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at Army installations, Base Realignment and Closure sites, and Army Reserve facilities. It outlines a consistent framework for historical releases of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and any other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on Army installations with Army and DoD approved regulatory standards or advisories applicable to Army facilities. The guidance includes instructions for identifying the Army's inventory of sites where releases of PFAS may have occurred and for prioritizing risks for future investigations and response actions. It also provides guidelines for applying risk-based criteria during the cleanup process and requirements for sampling and analysis. The document references several prior memoranda and guidance documents related to PFAS contamination and cleanup, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to managing these substances.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

1. References:

2. This guidance applies to Army active installations, Base Realignment and Closure installations, Army National Guard facilities, and U.S. Army Reserve facilities, and provides a consistent framework for addressing historical releases of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and any other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on Army installations with Army and DoD approved regulatory standards or advisories applicable to Army facilities. It includes instructions for identifying the Army's inventory of sites where releases of PFAS may have occurred and for prioritizing risks for future investigations and response actions. It also includes guidelines for applying risk-based criteria during the cleanup process and requirements for sampling and analysis.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of this memorandum?

The memorandum provides guidance for addressing releases of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at Army installations, Base Realignment and Closure sites, and Army Reserve facilities.

What specific PFAS compounds are addressed in this guidance?

This guidance specifically addresses perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), along with any other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on Army installations.

What does this guidance instruct on concerning Army sites with PFAS releases?

The guidance includes instructions for identifying the Army's inventory of sites where PFAS releases may have occurred and for prioritizing risks for future investigations and response actions.

Sep 3, 2026

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