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"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
APPENDIX B
State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses
Response by State
NCHRP Synthesis Topic 54-01 Survey
| D6. What division do you work for within your agency? Select the most appropriate response. | |
| Highway Design | |
| Environmental | AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY |
| Permitting | |
| Construction | |
| Right-of-Way | |
| Maintenance/Operations | FL |
| Other | AL, DE, IN, NM, NC, OR, UT |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Right-of-Way | 0.0% | 0 |
| Permitting | 0.0% | 0 |
| Other | 15.9% | 7 |
| Maintenance/Operations | 2.3% | 1 |
| Highway Design | 0.0% | 0 |
| Environmental | 81.8% | 36 |
| Construction | 0.0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 44 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
D6. Other
| Other—Text |
| Materials and Tests |
| Roadside Environmental Unit |
| Programs and Infrastructure |
| Materials and Pavement |
| Transportation Resiliency and Sustainability |
| Materials and Tests |
| HazMat Program (Env. Geology) |
| Q11. Does your state (within an agency other than the DOT) have formal or informal procedures, policies, or guidance for identifying and/or mitigating locations of potential PFAS contamination? | |
| Yes, formal written procedures, policies, or guidance (Please attach or provide a link.) | AK, CA, ID, MI, MT, NH, PA, UT, WI |
| Yes, informal procedures, policies, or guidance | AZ, IL, LA, ME, MN, NM, NY, TN |
| No | AL, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NC, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WV, WY |
| Unsure | AR, DE, FL, KS, TX |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes, formal written procedures, policies, or guidance (Please attach or provide a link.) | 20.5% | 9 |
| Yes, informal procedures, policies, or guidance | 18.2% | 8 |
| No | 50.0% | 22 |
| Unsure | 11.4% | 5 |
| Total | 100% | 44 |
| Q14. Does your DOT currently have formal or informal procedures, policies, or guidance for identifying and/or mitigating locations of potential PFAS contamination? | |
| Yes, formal written procedures, policies, or guidance (Please attach or provide a link.) | PA, MT, WI |
| Yes, informal procedures, policies, or guidance | AK, IL, LA, ME, MI, MN, NH |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes, formal written procedures, policies, or guidance (Please attach or provide a link.) | 6.8% | 3 |
| Yes, informal procedures, policies, or guidance | 15.9% | 7 |
| No | 77.3% | 34 |
| Total | 100% | 44 |
| Q12. Upload written procedures, policies, or guidance here: | |||
| State | Document Name | File Name | Website |
| Arizona | Arizona Public Water System PFAS Toolkit | ADEQ PFAS toolkit.pdf | https://static.azdeq.gov/wqd/pfas/toolkit.pdf |
| Montana | MDT Environmental Manual, Chapter 44: Hazardous Materials/Substances | MONTANA_Procedures. pdf | https://www.mdt.mt.gov/publications/docs/manuals/env/Chapter%2044%20Hazardous%20Materials-Substances.pdf |
| Utah | Utah Department of Environmental Quality Sampling and Analysis Plan—Statewide PFAS Monitoring Phase I: Drinking Water Systems | DWQ-2020-020973.pdf | https://documents.deq.utah.gov/water-quality/standards-technical-services/sts-public-notices/DWQ-2020-020973.pdf |
| Q13. Provide a link(s) to written procedures, policies, or guidance here: | ||
| State | Website Name | Website |
| Alaska | Alaska PFAS Information | https://dot.alaska.gov/airportwater/ |
| Arizona | PFAS Resources | https://www.azdeq.gov/pfas-resources |
| California | San Diego Region—(PFAS): Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/sandiego/water_issues/programs/pfas/index.html |
| Illinois | There have not been formal written procedures prepared at this time. | |
| Montana | Program Overview: Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances | https://deq.mt.gov/cleanupandrec/Programs/pfas |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Pennsylvania | DEP remediation regulations, 25 Pa Code Chapter 250: Pennsylvania Bulletin | pacodeandbulletin.gov |
| Pennsylvania | Chapter 250 statewide health standards: Statewide Health Standards | pa.gov |
| Pennsylvania | PennDOT Publication 281: Pub 281 | state.pa.us |
| Tennessee | PFAS | https://www.tn.gov/environment/policy/pfas.html |
| Wisconsin | PFAS | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS |
| Wisconsin | Facilities Development Manual, Chapter 21: Hazardous Materials Investigation | https://wisconsindot.gov/rdwy/fdm/fd-21-00toc.pdf |
| Q15. Has your agency ever knowingly encountered PFAS contamination on any project or existing right-of-way? | |
| Yes | AK, CO, IL, ME, MI, MN, NH, NY, OR |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MD, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 21.4% | 9 |
| No | 78.6% | 33 |
| Total | 100% | 42 |
| Q16. Did that project/instance set a precedent for how to proceed with construction or maintenance? | |
| Yes | AK, IL, ME |
| No | CO, MI, MN, NH, NY, OR |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 33.3% | 3 |
| No | 66.7% | 6 |
| Total | 100% | 9 |
| Q17. Does your state have an action plan in place regarding PFAS contamination? | |
| Yes | AL, AK, AR, CT, IL, MI, MN, MT, NH, UT, WI |
| No | AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 26.8% | 11 |
| No | 73.2% | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 41 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Q18. Is/was your DOT involved in the development of that action plan? | |
| Yes | AK, CT, IL, MI, WI |
| No | AL, AR, MN, MT, NH, UT |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 45.5% | 5 |
| No | 54.5% | 6 |
| Total | 100% | 11 |
| Q19. Does your state have an interagency group to address minimizing human exposure to PFAS? | |
| Yes | AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, IL, KS, ME, MI, MN, MT, NY, OH, OR, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI |
| No | AL, AZ, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NH, NM, NC, PA, SC, SD, TX, WV, WY |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 50.0% | 20 |
| No | 50.0% | 20 |
| Total | 100% | 40 |
| Q19a. Is/was your DOT involved in that group? | |
| Yes | AK, CT, IL, MI, MN, OH, WA, WI |
| No | AR, CA, CO, KS, ME, MT, NY, OR, RI, TN, UT, VA |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 40.0% | 8 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| No | 60.0% | 12 |
| Total | 100% | 20 |
| Q20. Do your DOT’s procedures recommend or require any of the following methodologies for identifying and mitigating PFAS impacts related to highway construction and maintenance operations? | |
| Site Screening (site inspection for potential PFAS contamination) | |
| Yes | AK, MI, MN, PA, WI |
| No | IL, ME, MT, NH |
| Sampling of soils or water for PFAS contamination | |
| Yes | AK, IL, MI, MN, NH, PA, WI |
| No | ME, MT |
| Geospatial tracking (GIS database of PFAS sources or contaminated sites) | |
| Yes | AK, ME, PA, WI |
| No | IL, MI, MN, MT, NH |
| New and existing approved products list (to limit use of PFAS-containing materials) | |
| Yes | AK, MI, MN |
| No | IL, ME, MT, NH, PA, WI |
| Pollutant source assessments (evaluation of nearby PFAS sources and potential PFAS migration) | |
| Yes | IL, ME, MI, MN, NH, PA, WI |
| No | AK, MT |
| Regulatory restrictions to mitigate/limit PFAS use or contamination | |
| Yes | AK, MI, MN, WI |
| No | IL, ME, MT, NH, PA |
| Other | |
| Yes | IL, MN, MT, WI |
| No | |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Question | Yes | No | Total | ||
| Site screening (site inspection for potential PFAS contamination) | 55.6% | 5 | 44.4% | 4 | 9 |
| Sampling of soils or water for PFAS contamination | 77.8% | 7 | 22.2% | 2 | 9 |
| Geospatial tracking (GIS database of PFAS sources or contaminated sites) | 44.4% | 4 | 55.6% | 5 | 9 |
| New and existing approved products list (to limit use of PFAS-containing materials) | 33.3% | 3 | 66.7% | 6 | 9 |
| Pollutant source assessments (evaluation of nearby PFAS sources and potential PFAS migration) | 77.8% | 7 | 22.2% | 2 | 9 |
| Regulatory restrictions to mitigate/limit PFAS use or contamination | 44.4% | 4 | 55.6% | 5 | 9 |
| Other | 100.0% | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 4 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Q21. Do your DOT’s procedures require special considerations for management and/or disposal of PFAS-contaminated soil or water from construction/maintenance projects? | |
| Yes | AK, ME, MI, MN, NH, PA, WI |
| No | IL, MT |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 77.8% | 7 |
| No | 22.2% | 2 |
| Total | 100% | 9 |
| Q22. Are there PFAS-related regulatory or receiving restrictions on any forms of material disposal for your DOT or their contractors? | |
| Environmental discharge (e.g., to surface or groundwater) | |
| Yes | AK, CO, ME, MI, MN, NH, SD, UT, WI |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, MD, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV |
| Land application (e.g., to agricultural land) | |
| Yes | CO, CT, ME, MI, MN, NH, SD, WI |
| No | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, MD, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV |
| Landfilling | |
| Yes | CO, CT, IL, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH, SD, WI |
| No | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, MD, MS, NE, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV |
| Other | |
| Yes | MT, SD, WA, WI |
| No | AZ, AR, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NE, NM, NY, NC, OH, RI, VA |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Question | Yes | No | Total | ||
| Environmental discharge (e.g., to surface or groundwater) | 24.3% | 9 | 75.7% | 28 | 37 |
| Land application (e.g., to agricultural land) | 22.2% | 8 | 77.8% | 28 | 36 |
| Landfilling | 27.8% | 10 | 72.2% | 26 | 36 |
| Other | 22.2% | 4 | 77.8% | 14 | 18 |
| Q23. Does your DOT consider liability for PFAS-related impacts in the acquisition, sale, maintenance, or disturbance of rights-of-way or project sites? | |
| Yes | AK, CO, IL, MN, MT, NH, NM, NY, PA, SD, UT, WA, WI |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, ME, MD MI, MS, NE, NC, OH, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 35.1% | 13 |
| No | 64.9% | 24 |
| Total | 100% | 37 |
| Q24. Does your DOT consider liability for PFAS-related impacts in the acquisition, use, or storage of materials? | |
| Yes | AK, CO, IL, MI, MN, MT, NM, SD, UT, WA, WI |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, ME, MD, MS, NE, NH, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 29.7% | 11 |
| No | 70.3% | 26 |
| Total | 100% | 37 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Q25. Does your DOT consider active remediation or removal of PFAS-containing materials or media at DOT construction, maintenance, or storage sites? | |
| Yes | AK, CO, CT, MI, MN, MT, NH, PA, UT, WA, WI |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MS, NE, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 29.7% | 11 |
| No | 70.3% | 26 |
| Total | 100% | 37 |
| Q27. Does your DOT test or chemically monitor for PFAS contamination at any time on construction or maintenance project sites? | |
| Yes | AK, IL, MN, NH |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, ME, MD, MI, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 10.8% | 4 |
| No | 89.2% | 33 |
| Total | 100% | 37 |
| Q28. Which environmental media has your DOT screened for PFAS during construction or maintenance projects? | |
| Intact soil (native or fill) | |
| Yes | AK, IL, MN, NH |
| No | |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Spoil piles | |
| Yes | AK, MN |
| No | IL |
| Waste soil | |
| Yes | AK, MN, NH |
| No | IL |
| Dewatered groundwater | |
| Yes | AK, MN, NH |
| No | IL |
| Stormwater runoff during project | |
| Yes | |
| No | AK, IL |
| Stormwater conveyance after project | |
| Yes | |
| No | AK, IL |
| Other | |
| Yes | |
| No | |
| Question | Yes | No | Total | ||
| Intact soil (native or fill) | 100.0% | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 4 |
| Spoil piles | 66.7% | 2 | 33.3% | 1 | 3 |
| Waste soil | 75.0% | 3 | 25.0% | 1 | 4 |
| Dewatered groundwater | 75.0% | 3 | 25.0% | 1 | 4 |
| Stormwater runoff during project | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 2 | 2 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Stormwater conveyance after project | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Q29. When does your DOT monitor and how frequently (check all that apply)? | |
| Before project award/baseline assessment | AK, IL, MN, NH |
| During project: Daily to weekly | |
| During project: Less often than monthly | |
| During project: Biweekly to monthly | |
| After project completion | |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Before project award/baseline assessment | 100.0% | 4 |
| During project: Daily to weekly | 0.0% | 0 |
| During project: Less often than monthly | 0.0% | 0 |
| During project: Biweekly to monthly | 0.0% | 0 |
| After project completion | 0.0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 4 |
| Q31. What laboratory(s) do you use to conduct PFAS testing/measurements (check all that apply)? | |
| In-house (DOT) labs | |
| Private/contract labs | AK, IL, MN, NH |
| Public/state labs | MN |
| Other | |
| Answer | % | Count |
| In-house (DOT) labs | 0.0% | 0 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Private/contract labs | 80.0% | 4 |
| Public/state labs | 20.0% | 1 |
| Other | 0.0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 5 |
| Q32. What are your DOT’s approximate costs associated with testing for PFAS contamination? | |
| High (>$500 per sample) | AK, |
| Medium ($200 to $500 per sample) | IL, MN, NH |
| Low (<$200 per sample) | |
| Answer | % | Count |
| High (>$500 per sample) | 25.0% | 1 |
| Medium ($200 to $500 per sample) | 75.0% | 3 |
| Low (<$200 per sample) | 0.0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 4 |
| Q33. How quickly does your DOT typically receive PFAS testing results? | |
| Within 1 week of shipping sample | |
| Within 3 weeks of shipping sample | AK, IL |
| Within 6 weeks of shipping sample | MN, NH |
| >6 weeks after shipping sample | |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Within 1 week of shipping sample | 0.0% | 0 |
| Within 3 weeks of shipping sample | 50.0% | 2 |
| Within 6 weeks of shipping sample | 50.0% | 2 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| >6 weeks after shipping sample | 0.0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 4 |
| Q34. How do the PFAS your DOT test for compare to state regulations? | |
| My state does not regulate any PFAS, but we test for some | IL |
| We only test for those PFAS regulated by the state | AK |
| We test for more PFAS than are regulated by the state | MN, NH |
| Unsure | |
| Answer | % | Count |
| My state does not regulate any PFAS, but we test for some | 25.0% | 1 |
| We only test for those PFAS regulated by the state | 25.0% | 1 |
| We test for more PFAS than are regulated by the state | 50.0% | 2 |
| Unsure | 0.0% | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 4 |
| Q35. Which PFAS does your DOT monitor? | |
| PFOS and/or PFOA only | |
| Yes | |
| No | IL |
| The 18 species in EPA Method 537.1 for potable water | |
| Yes | AK, IL |
| No | |
| The 25 species in EPA Method 533 for potable water | |
| Yes | |
| No | IL |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| The 24 species in EPA Method 8327 for nonpotable water and other environmental media | |
| Yes | |
| No | IL |
| The 40 species in Draft EPA Method 1633 for nonpotable water and other environmental media | |
| Yes | |
| No | IL |
| Total PFAS (e.g., total organic fluorine or total oxidizable precursors) | |
| Yes | |
| No | IL |
| Other | |
| Yes | MN, NH |
| No | IL |
| Unsure | |
| Yes | |
| No | |
| Field | Minimum | Maximum | Mean | Std Deviation | Variance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS and/or PFOA only | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| The 18 species in EPA Method 537.1 for potable water | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| The 25 species in EPA Method 533 for potable water | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| The 24 species in EPA Method 8327 for nonpotable water and other environmental media | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| The 40 species in Draft EPA Method 1633 for nonpotable water and other environmental media | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Total PFAS (e.g., total organic fluorine or total oxidizable precursors) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| Other | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Unsure | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Question | Yes | No | Total | ||
| PFOS and/or PFOA only | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | 1 |
| The 18 species in EPA Method 537.1 for potable water | 100.0% | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 2 |
| The 25 species in EPA Method 533 for potable water | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | 1 |
| The 24 species in EPA Method 8327 for nonpotable water and other environmental media | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | 1 |
| The 40 species in Draft EPA Method 1633 for nonpotable water and other environmental media | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | 1 |
| Total PFAS (e.g., total organic fluorine or total oxidizable precursors) | 0.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 66.7% | 2 | 33.3% | 1 | 3 |
| Unsure | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Q37. Does your DOT have a procedure for identifying PFAS-containing materials? | |
| Yes | AK, CO, CT, MT |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, NE, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT VA, WA, WV, WI |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 10.8% | 4 |
| No | 89.2% | 33 |
| Total | 100% | 37 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Q38. Does your DOT have a procedure for identifying containers which may have previously held PFAS-containing materials? | |
| Yes | AK, CO |
| No | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 5.4% | 2 |
| No | 94.6% | 35 |
| Total | 100% | 37 |
| Q39. Does your DOT have a standard labeling protocol for materials or containers which may contain PFAS? | |
| Yes | AK, CO |
| No | CT, MT |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 50.0% | 2 |
| No | 50.0% | 2 |
| Total | 100% | 4 |
| Q40. Has your DOT identified materials/containers containing PFAS which it previously or actively uses? | |
| Yes | AK, CO, CT |
| No | MT |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 75.0% | 3 |
| No | 25.0% | 1 |
| Total | 100% | 4 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Q41. Are areas where these materials were used now monitored? | |
| Yes | CT |
| No | AK, CO |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 33.3% | 1 |
| No | 66.7% | 2 |
| Total | 100% | 3 |
| Q42. Does your DOT use or store any Class B or MilSpec firefighting foams (for example, at airports)? | |
| Yes | AK, AZ, CO, CT, MI, MT, RI, TX, WA |
| No | AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, ME, MD, MN, MS, NE, NH, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, WV, WI |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 26.5% | 9 |
| No | 73.5% | 25 |
| Total | 100% | 34 |
| Q43. Are they labeled for PFAS content (select all that apply)? | |
| Yes, firefighting foams known to contain PFAS are labeled as such | AK, CO, CT, MI, MT, TX |
| Yes, firefighting foams known to be PFAS-free are labeled as such | |
| Labeling of firefighting foams is inconsistent | RI, WA |
| No firefighting foam labeling regarding PFAS content | AZ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes, firefighting foams known to contain PFAS are labeled as such | 66.7% | 6 |
| Yes, firefighting foams known to be PFAS-free are labeled as such | 0.00% | 0 |
| Labeling of firefighting foams is inconsistent | 22.2% | 2 |
| No firefighting foam labeling regarding PFAS content | 11.1% | 1 |
| Total | 100% | 9 |
| Q45. Are you willing to participate in a follow-up phone interview to gain additional insight into your DOTs PFAS-related practice for a case example in the final report? Your DOT will be identified but interviewee names will remain anonymous. | |
| Yes | AR, CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, KS, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NH, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WV |
| No | AL, AK, AZ, FL, GA, ID, IA, MS, MO, MT, NM, NY, NC, RI, SD, TX, UT, WI |
| Answer | % | Count |
| Yes | 53.8% | 21 |
| No | 46.2% | 18 |
| Total | 100% | 39 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix B: State DOT Survey Questionnaire Responses." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27843.
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