Guidance
Storing waste PFOA-containing firefighting foams and wastes from their decontamination and replacement: RPS 376
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) foam wastes for longer than allowed by non-waste framework directive exemptions.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:
- have an environmental permit where one is required
- comply with the conditions of your environmental permit
- comply with the requirements under the UK persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulations
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Updates to this page
Published 7 September 2026