DAF PFAS Soil BMPs Playbook

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON DC

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

March , 2025

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1665 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1665
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BALKUS.NANCY.J.1082115974

Date: 2025.03.04 22:01:57
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NANCY J. BALKUS, P.E., SES

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Infrastructure, Energy, and Environment)
Attachment:
1. Guidance on Best Management Practices for Addressing Contaminated Soils on Military Construction and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization Projects

Best Management Practices for Addressing Contaminated Soils on Military Construction and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization Projects Introduction
Narrative
Background
Applicability
Project Planning
Project Design Considerations and Value Engineering
Project Execution
References and Resources
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Introduction
This document provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) to avoid, minimize, or manage excavated soil (and dewatering liquid) that is contaminated with hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Military Construction (MILCON) and Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) project sites.

Narrative
Managing contaminated soil and dewatering liquids often incurs substantial additional project costs and delays. These issues can be avoided or minimized through early communication between the project team and the Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) office, thorough programming and planning, adjustments in site location or design, and targeted investigation and segregation of contaminated areas.