Comment submitted by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Summary: 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.