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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are long-lasting chemicals found in everyday products across all areas of the economy. PFAS may be present on all types of construction sites in dirt, groundwater, or even products. The regulatory framework for PFAS is evolving rapidly at the federal and state level, with two recently designated as hazardous substances. Currently, the construction industry does not have clear compliance or management directives and limited to no risk-sharing in contracts. 

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Resources for Contractors

• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ PFAS Questions and Considerations Document ()
  • NEW Supplement – Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ PFAS Contract Language Examples (March 2026 - PDF)
• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Constructor Magazine: EPA PFAS Rules Could Cause Liability Headaches for Contractors ()

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Advocacy

• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ in the Courts (; )
• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Congressional Testimony ()
• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Letter to Congress ()
• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Congressional One-Pager (August 2025 - PDF)
• AASHTO-Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ-ARTBA Joint Committee Position Paper: Managing PFAS Impacts on Construction ()
• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( and )

Additional Resources – A resource’s inclusion in this list does not imply an Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ endorsement.

• U.S. EPA (April 8, 2024)
• PFAS included in (Subscription or Purchase Required)
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