ASTM E3274-21

4.1?Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (4.1.1?PFAS are emerging contaminants for which environmental regulations and guidance are dynamic and are being developed simultaneously at federal, state, local, and international levels as more is learned about their characteristics, environmental fate, and management/treatment. Therefore, site-specific rules, regulations, and guidance should be evaluated for options and restrictions on management of 4.1.2?Given the characteristics and persistence of 4.1.3?PFAS investigation-derived waste may also contain other nonhazardous or hazardous substances or materials that may impact the options and requirements for management. The associated substances should be considered for proper characterization of the investigation-derived waste and in selecting containerization, labeling, handling, transportation, and disposal options. 4.2?Field investigation activities result in the generation of waste materials that may include PFAS. Investigation-derived waste may include monitoring well development water, purge water, soil cuttings from boreholes, sediments, soil or fill from excavation activities, solutions from decontaminating sampling equipment, personal protective equipment, and other sampling wastes (for example, paper towels, plastic sheeting).

4.3?The primary objectives for managing investigation-derived waste during field activities include:

1.1?Existing guidance on the management of 1.2?This guide describes best practices for managing investigation-derived waste associated with 1.3?This guide describes considerations to prevent the unintended and unauthorized disposal of liquid investigation-derived waste that may contain 1.4?This guide describes considerations to prevent the unintended and unauthorized disposal of solid investigation-derived waste that may contain 1.5?This guide describes several stormwater pollution prevention best management practices applicable to investigation-derived waste.

1.6?This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.