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NYSDEC proposes biosolids soil products PFAS sampling and reporting expansion
PFAS New YorkNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)New York
Announced
Dec 11, 2025
Description
NYSDEC proposed expanding DMM-7 guidance to extend current sampling and reporting requirements to soil products produced from biosolids, such as compost and heat-dried products. Facilities that accept biosolids would be required to sample biosolid sources for PFAS and report results. The expanded data collection will inform development of biosolid analytical and operating limits. Public comments were due January 9, 2026.
Key Findings
NYSDEC proposes biosolids soil products PFAS sampling and reporting expansion
(biosolids products), such as compost and heat dried products. Biosolids products may be produced by in-state facilities permitted under 6 NYCRR Subpart 361-3; NYSDEC may also approve in-state distribution of biosolids products that are generated outside the state. This policy and DMM-7 will provide data for DEC to use in the development of a future rulemaking. The data will help DEC determine the impact the proposed
NYSDEC proposes biosolids soil products PFAS sampling and reporting expansion
with intentionally added PFAS 2025, with outdoor apparel bans coming into effect in 2028. In 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) plans on proposing implementing regulations for this ban, which will be subject to public notice and comment. New York will continue its efforts to prohibit PFAS in consumer goods in 2026. In December 2025, New York passed a law prohibiting the distrib