The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's PFAS information page provides guidance on the current status of EPA's PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) effective June 25, 2024. The page notes EPA's May 2026 proposed rules: one proposing to maintain MCLs for PFOA and PFOS with an option for water systems to request compliance deadline extensions to 2031, and another proposing to rescind regulatory standards for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DO, and the Hazard Index. The page confirms the 2024 PFAS NPDWR remains in effect until a new final rule is published.
Kentucky House Bill 196 would establish a 21-member PFAS Working Group attached to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and create mandatory reporting requirements for manufacturers that intentionally add PFAS in products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Kentucky. The bill would require annual reporting including product description with UPC/SKU codes, purpose of PFAS use, amount of PFAS by CAS number, and manufacturer contact information. The bill also establishes penalties for noncompliance with reporting requirements. HB 196 has been referred to the Natural Resources and Energy Committee.
Under HB 196, Kentucky is establishing a PFAS Working Group to study health impacts and develop mitigation strategies. The law requires manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS to submit chemical and usage information to the state to ensure public transparency and environmental safety. An initial PFAS report is due by January 1, 2027, with subsequent reporting required annually each January 1; the PFAS Working Group is required to convene its first meeting by September 1, 2026, submit its first annual mitigation report by December 1, 2026, and reporting obligations apply to manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the Commonwealth that contain intentionally added PFAS.
Kentucky has enacted HB 196 establishing mandatory PFAS reporting requirements for manufacturers. Starting January 1, 2027, manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Kentucky must submit annual reports to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Required information includes product description, PFAS purpose, CAS numbers, and quantities. The law establishes a 21-member PFAS Working Group to study health impacts and develop mitigation strategies, with penalties up to $1,000 per day for non-compliance. First report due January 1, 2027.
Kentucky House Bill 102 (2025 Regular Session) proposes creating a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a PFAS Working Group, and new sections of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms and establish reporting requirements for manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in products manufactured for sale or distribution in the Commonwealth. The bill also proposes reporting requirements for PFAS releases in Kentucky and penalties for noncompliance with reporting requirements. The bill was referred to the House Natural Resources & Energy Committee on February 4, 2025.
Kentucky Senate Joint Resolution 149 was signed by the Governor on April 5, 2024, directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consultation on best management practices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to entities that discharge directly or indirectly into Kentucky's waterways. This resolution establishes state-level coordination on PFAS management for dischargers to Kentucky waters.