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EPA Amends PFAS Reporting Start Date Under TSCA 8(a)(7)

This notice announces a regulatory update from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding PFAS reporting requirements under TSCA section 8(a)(7): - The EPA is amending the start date for the PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule submission period - No products or services are being procured; this is not a solicitation for goods or services - Affected entities include those that have manufactured or imported PFAS for commercial purposes since 2011 - Sectors impacted: utilities, manufacturing, wholesale trade, waste management/remediation (NAICS 22, 31-33, 42, 562) - The new submission period will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days after a forthcoming final rule, whichever is earlier - The reporting window remains six months for most, with a twelve-month period for small manufacturers reporting only as article importers - No OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory action - The rule strictly modifies reporting timelines and requirements for PFAS data under TSCA

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule revising the start date for the reporting period under the PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule. The submission period will now begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule on substantive requirements, whichever is earlier. This adjustment provides additional time for stakeholders to prepare for compliance and ensures alignment with upcoming regulatory changes. The rule maintains the current six-month submission period, with an extended period for small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers.

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