EPA announced the launch of its PFAS OUT (PFAS OUTreach) initiative to provide assistance/outreach intended to help drinking water systems proactively address PFAS contamination and support implementation planning for federal PFAS drinking water requirements. For compliance teams at public water systems and supporting contractors, this signals increased federal engagement and availability of implementation resources (e.g., technical assistance, planning support) but does not itself create new binding limits.
ECHA’s Registry of restriction intentions indicates the EU-wide PFAS restriction dossier (REACH restriction process) remains in “opinion development,” with a latest update shown as 16 April 2026. This is not a final restriction, but it is an official process/status update that compliance teams can use to monitor progress toward RAC/SEAC opinions and subsequent European Commission decision-making, and to plan engagement for any upcoming consultations and evidence submission needs (uses, alternatives, socio-economic impacts).
ECHA’s Registry of restriction intentions until outcome shows the EU-wide REACH restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as being in the “Opinion development” stage, with a latest update date of 16 April 2026. While this is not a binding restriction or a new consultation by itself, it is an official status update indicating the restriction dossier continues progressing through RAC/SEAC opinion development. Compliance teams tracking potential EU-wide PFAS manufacturing/placing-on-market/use restrictions should treat this as a process milestone confirming ongoing committee evaluation and maintain horizon-scanning for forthcoming opinions and consultations.
U.S. EPA launched the PFAS OUT initiative to proactively engage public water systems and support implementation of federal PFAS drinking water requirements. EPA indicates it expects to begin contacting systems with PFOA/PFOS results above 4 ppt in summer 2026 and will provide webinars and navigation to funding and technical assistance resources. Compliance teams at water systems and supporting contractors should monitor outreach timing, participate in webinars, and align treatment/monitoring planning with the federal PFAS drinking water rule implementation support being rolled out by EPA.
EPA announced the PFAS OUTreach (PFAS OUT) initiative to work with communities and public water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS in drinking water ahead of federal PFAS drinking water compliance timelines. While not a new binding legal limit, it is an official implementation/support initiative that can affect compliance planning, stakeholder engagement, and readiness activities for systems subject to the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR).
EPA published a final rule modifying when the submission period begins for the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705). The change delays/reties the reporting window start to a future trigger (e.g., tied to the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising substantive requirements, with a stated backstop date in the Federal Register notice). This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered lookback period because their compliance planning for data collection and submission timing must be adjusted to the revised start trigger and associated reporting window.
EPA finalized an update to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS data reporting rule timeline, moving the reporting period start from April 13, 2026 to 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule. This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS in any year 2011–2022 by delaying when reporting obligations commence, and requires compliance teams to monitor the effective date of the forthcoming revision to determine the new start date.
EPA issued a final rule modifying the start of the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting submission period (40 CFR Part 705). As described in EPA materials, the prior fixed start date (April 13, 2026) is replaced with a trigger tied to a forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule, with a backstop date referenced in EPA’s pre-publication final rule materials. This changes when regulated entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered lookback period must begin submitting required data and may affect internal compliance planning, supplier data collection, and system readiness.
EPA finalized a change to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting rule that moves the start of the reporting period from April 13, 2026 to a new trigger: the reporting period will begin 60 days after the effective date of EPA’s forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule. Compliance teams should track the effective date of the forthcoming revision because it will start the 60‑day clock for reporting-period commencement and affects internal data-gathering and submission planning for entities that manufactured/imported PFAS during the covered years.
EPA issued a final rule modifying only the start of the submission period for the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705). The submission period will now start on January 31, 2027, or 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising substantive requirements (whichever is earlier). This directly affects compliance planning for entities that manufactured or imported PFAS since Jan 1, 2011 (including PFAS in articles), by shifting when reporting can begin; EPA indicated additional timing details (e.g., duration/end date) may be addressed in a subsequent final action.
EPA finalized a rule modifying the start of the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period (40 CFR Part 705). Instead of beginning on April 13, 2026, the submission period will begin on the earlier of (i) January 31, 2027, or (ii) 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the substantive requirements. This changes compliance planning for entities that manufactured or imported PFAS (including PFAS in articles) in any year 2011–2022 by delaying when submissions can/must begin, while also creating a trigger tied to the effective date of a separate forthcoming final action.
EPA announced the release of the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which includes PFAS as a contaminant group (alongside other contaminant groups). This opens an SDWA pipeline step that can inform future regulatory determinations; compliance teams should monitor the comment process and potential downstream drinking water regulatory actions affecting PFAS.
EPA announced the PFAS OUT (PFAS OUTreach) initiative to proactively engage public water systems and communities to reduce exposure to PFAS in drinking water and support implementation planning. While not a binding rule change, it is an official programmatic/implementation action that can affect compliance readiness by directing utilities to technical assistance, funding navigation, and implementation resources related to PFAS drinking water standards.
EPA announced the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for drinking water, which includes PFAS as a contaminant group (alongside other contaminant groups). The draft CCL 6 is a pre-regulatory Safe Drinking Water Act step used to prioritize research and potential future regulatory determinations. The announcement indicates a 60-day public comment period will open after Federal Register publication, and EPA expects the final CCL 6 to be signed by Nov. 17, 2026. Compliance teams should consider whether to submit comments (e.g., on PFAS grouping, occurrence data, analytical methods, and prioritization rationale) and monitor downstream impacts on monitoring and future MCL/regulatory determinations.
EPA published a news release announcing the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) and opened a public comment process. The draft list includes PFAS as a contaminant group, which can influence future drinking water regulatory determinations and monitoring priorities. Compliance teams should monitor the CCL 6 process and consider submitting comments, particularly if future SDWA actions could affect PFAS monitoring, treatment obligations, or product stewardship expectations.
EPA announced release of the Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for public comment. The draft includes PFAS as one of the contaminant groups under consideration. While CCL inclusion does not create enforceable limits, it is a key SDWA prioritization step that can drive additional monitoring/research and future regulatory determinations and rulemaking that may affect water systems and PFAS compliance planning.
EPA announced the release of the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for public comment. The draft list includes PFAS as one of the highlighted contaminant groups for evaluation under the Safe Drinking Water Act process. While CCL listing does not itself impose enforceable limits, it is a formal SDWA pipeline step that can drive monitoring/research priorities and can inform future regulatory determinations affecting drinking water compliance planning.
EPA announced the PFAS OUT initiative to proactively engage drinking water systems and provide implementation support (e.g., navigating technical assistance and funding resources) related to PFAS drinking water compliance planning. While not itself changing numeric standards, the initiative signals expanded implementation support activities that may affect utilities’ compliance readiness and coordination with EPA programs.
EPA issued an update to its PFAS destruction and disposal guidance. This affects how regulated entities and their contractors evaluate and document PFAS waste management approaches (e.g., selection of destruction/disposal technologies and related best practices/considerations). Compliance teams managing PFAS-containing wastes (from treatment residuals, remediation, manufacturing, or product stewardship programs) should review the updated guidance and align waste handling protocols, vendor specifications, and recordkeeping accordingly.
EPA announced the release of the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) and indicated that Federal Register publication will open a 60-day public comment period. PFAS are included as a contaminant group in the draft CCL 6, which can influence future monitoring and drinking water regulatory actions under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Compliance teams should monitor the Federal Register notice and prepare to comment, as CCL decisions can drive downstream regulatory obligations.