ECHA materials for the EU-wide ("universal") PFAS restriction under REACH indicate that consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion opened on 26 March 2026 and runs for 60 calendar days. This is a key milestone in the restriction process and a near-term action point for companies and associations to submit technical and socio-economic information (uses, alternatives, costs, emissions) relevant to potential restriction conditions and transition periods across affected sectors.
ECHA announced it will launch a 60-day public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion for the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS after SEAC’s March 2026 meeting. This is a procedural milestone enabling stakeholder input on the socio-economic assessment and alternatives; it does not itself impose new PFAS restrictions yet. Compliance teams should prepare to review the draft opinion and submit comments during the consultation window (once opened), especially if they have PFAS uses potentially affected by the proposed universal restriction.
ECHA announced an upcoming 60-day consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion for the proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction under REACH, to be launched after SEAC’s March 2026 meeting. ECHA indicates the consultation will be run as a structured survey and respondents will not be able to submit attachments. Compliance teams should prepare to provide use/sector information in the required format during the consultation window, as this consultation is a key procedural step before final RAC/SEAC opinions and a subsequent European Commission decision on any restriction.
EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register implementing the statutory (NDAA-driven) addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) under EPCRA §313. The action codifies PFAS additions for TRI reporting, including sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) for Reporting Year 2026, affecting TRI-covered facilities’ chemical tracking and reporting obligations. Compliance teams should verify TRI applicability (NAICS/sector coverage), update substance lists/SDS and tracking systems, and prepare for reporting consistent with TRI requirements and applicable thresholds (including special-concern treatment where applicable).
EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program under EPCRA §313 (40 CFR Part 372). This final rule (FR doc. 2026-03944) sets the regulatory text updates and an effective date of March 30, 2026, impacting TRI reporting obligations for covered facilities for Reporting Year 2026 and beyond (including tracking and potential supplier notification responsibilities tied to TRI-listed PFAS chemicals of special concern).
EPA published a final rule implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the TRI (EPCRA §313 / 40 CFR Part 372) for Reporting Year 2026. This affects TRI-covered facilities’ chemical tracking and reporting for PFAS, with reporting based on calendar year 2026 and submissions due in 2027 under normal TRI timelines. Compliance teams should confirm TRI applicability, update chemical inventories and internal tracking for newly added PFAS, and align supplier/customer communications as needed for TRI/SN reporting workflows.
EPA published a final rule implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) under EPCRA section 313/40 CFR Part 372. This rule codifies TRI listing changes tied to NDAA-driven PFAS additions and triggers compliance actions for TRI-covered facilities, including tracking/managing listed PFAS for the applicable reporting year and ensuring TRI Form R submissions by the annual due date.
EPA issued a final rule updating the TRI list to add sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) as a PFAS subject to EPCRA §313 toxic chemical release reporting and designated it a chemical of special concern. TRI-covered facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use PFHxS‑Na must begin tracking releases and waste management starting January 1, 2026 (Reporting Year 2026), and submit the first TRI reports by July 1, 2027. The reporting threshold is 100 lbs, increasing compliance tracking and reporting obligations for affected facilities.
EPA published a final rule implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) under EPCRA §313. This final rule updates 40 CFR Part 372 and is relevant for facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use the newly added PFAS above applicable thresholds, requiring tracking of releases and waste management for TRI reporting. The Federal Register notice specifies the rule is effective March 30, 2026.
EPA published a final rule updating the list of chemicals subject to Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting (EPCRA section 313) by implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS. This action updates TRI reporting applicability for covered facilities and is relevant for PFAS compliance tracking and TRI reporting readiness.
EPA issued an enforcement order in response to an unauthorized release of PFAS-containing firefighting foam into Maine waters. Compliance teams should review incident response and release-prevention controls for AFFF/PFAS-containing foams, verify authorization/permit conditions for discharges, and ensure documentation and corrective actions align with EPA order requirements (including potential reporting, cleanup, and future use restrictions).
EPA finalized action expanding TRI (EPCRA §313) PFAS reporting by adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) as a TRI-listed chemical. PFHxS‑Na is identified as a TRI “chemical of special concern” with a stated 100 lb reporting threshold. Covered facilities must begin tracking releases and other reportable waste-management quantities beginning January 1, 2026 (Reporting Year 2026), with first TRI reports due July 1, 2027. Compliance teams should confirm applicability (NAICS, employee/threshold criteria) and update TRI chemical lists, calculation methods, supplier communications, and data-collection systems to capture PFHxS‑Na quantities across releases, transfers, and waste management.
US EPA finalized a rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) as a PFAS chemical of special concern. Covered TRI facilities must begin tracking and reporting PFHxS‑Na releases and waste management. EPA indicates the first reporting period began January 1, 2026, with first TRI reports due July 1, 2027; PFHxS‑Na is subject to a 100 lb reporting threshold as a chemical of special concern. Compliance teams should update TRI chemical lists, reporting workflows, and supplier/material data collection to capture PFHxS‑Na where present in operations or waste streams.
EPA issued a final action expanding PFAS reporting under EPCRA §313 / the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na). EPA states PFHxS‑Na is treated as a “chemical of special concern” with a 100 lb reporting threshold and notes the TRI PFAS list increases to 206 substances. EPA also specifies timing for regulated facilities: tracking/reporting begins with Reporting Year 2026 (reporting period beginning 2026-01-01) and the first Form R submissions are due 2027-07-01. Compliance teams should update TRI chemical inventories, supplier communications, and facility tracking systems to include PFHxS‑Na and verify applicability of the lower special-concern threshold.
EPA finalized an update to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na), a PFAS, to TRI reporting. EPA indicates TRI tracking/reporting for PFHxS‑Na begins with the 2026 reporting year (starting Jan 1, 2026). Facilities in TRI-covered sectors that manufacture, process, or otherwise use PFHxS‑Na must implement tracking systems for thresholds and releases/waste management for future TRI submissions; EPA states the first TRI reports including PFHxS‑Na are due July 1, 2027. EPA also states PFHxS‑Na is treated as a chemical of special concern with a 100 lb reporting threshold, increasing the likelihood of reporting for affected facilities.
EPA updated its PFAS program landing page (noted as updated Feb 19, 2026) to reflect current PFAS-related regulatory actions and resources. While not a binding regulatory change by itself, this update is relevant for compliance teams as it serves as an authoritative navigation hub to EPA PFAS regulatory developments (e.g., TRI reporting actions and other PFAS program materials) and can be used to track official EPA announcements and links to compliance resources.
EPA issued a news release summarizing major PFAS actions taken during the first year of the administration, signaling continued cross-program PFAS priorities (e.g., regulatory actions, implementation efforts, and enforcement posture). While not itself a binding legal change, this roundup can influence compliance planning by indicating areas of anticipated scrutiny and policy direction.
EPA issued a public roundup summarizing major PFAS actions taken during the first year of the current administration, including coordination and continued emphasis on regulatory and enforcement activities addressing PFAS risks. While the release is programmatic rather than a discrete rule text amendment, it can inform compliance teams about EPA priorities, active PFAS initiatives, and likely areas of near-term regulatory attention.
US EPA finalized a TRI rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory as a PFAS chemical of special concern. Facilities subject to TRI must begin tracking releases and other reportable waste management quantities for PFHxS‑Na for the reporting period beginning January 1, 2026. The first Form R submissions covering PFHxS‑Na will be due July 1, 2027. The rule applies a 100 lb reporting threshold as a chemical of special concern, increasing compliance and data management obligations for TRI reporters handling PFHxS‑Na.
EPA finalized the addition of sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to the TRI list as a PFAS chemical of special concern. TRI-covered facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use PFHxS‑Na must begin tracking for Reporting Year 2026 (starting Jan 1, 2026). The research summary indicates a 100 lb threshold and first TRI reporting due July 1, 2027, which compliance teams should incorporate into TRI applicability screening, supplier data collection, and environmental reporting workflows.