# Asphalt Association Seeks PFAS Recycling Exemption

The National Asphalt Pavement Association reported spending $190,000 on lobbying in the third quarter of 2026 to extend CERCLA’s recyclable-materials exemption to reclaimed pavement containing PFAS. No exemption or procurement award is reported; the requested policy change could affect environmental liability and the regulatory conditions for asphalt recycling, with potential consequences for public pavement projects and materials supply chains.

- The requested change concerns CERCLA treatment of reclaimed pavement containing PFAS, a factor that may affect contractors’ and materials suppliers’ handling, reuse, and liability considerations.
- Public-sector buyers and contractors planning pavement work should account for the possibility that the regulatory and liability environment for recycled asphalt could change if Congress acts.
- The association’s stated advocacy also points industry stakeholders to congressional activity and related federal pavement funding, environmental rules, and hauling proposals as relevant planning context.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

### Sources
- [Asphalt Pavement Association Urges Recycling Exemption | Legis1](https://legis1.com/news/pfas-recycling-asphalt-pavement-association-urges) - Legis1