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Maine DEP sets May 1, 2026 deadline for CUU proposals in next rulemaking
PFAS MaineMaine Department of Environmental ProtectionMaine, US
Announced
Oct 7, 2025
Implementation
May 1, 2026
Description
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection announced that Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) proposals received before May 1, 2026 may be included in the late spring 2026 rulemaking. Proposals received after May 1 may be considered for subsequent rulemaking anticipated in 2027. Manufacturers with products subject to sales prohibitions must submit CUU proposals to seek exemption determinations.
Sources
- OfficialMaine DEP PFAS in products page
Key Findings
Maine DEP sets May 1, 2026 deadline for CUU proposals in next rulemaking
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