EPA published a final rule updating the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to implement the statutory addition of certain PFAS, beginning with Reporting Year 2026. TRI-covered facilities should ensure PFAS tracking and release/transfer calculations are updated for the added PFAS for calendar year 2026 reporting (forms generally due the following July).
EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program. This action codifies TRI listing changes in regulation and affects TRI applicability determinations, supplier notification considerations, and facility reporting workflows for affected PFAS for relevant reporting years.
EPA issued a final rule implementing the statutory addition of one PFAS—sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na; CASRN 82382-12-5)—to the EPCRA §313 Toxics Release Inventory list. The rule makes the chemical reportable beginning with Reporting Year 2026 (tracking starting January 1, 2026), with TRI reporting due July 1, 2027 for RY2026. Facilities subject to TRI should update chemical inventories, supplier communications, and TRI reporting workflows; PFAS listed under the NDAA mechanism are treated as chemicals of special concern (impacts Form A eligibility/de minimis considerations as applicable under TRI program rules).
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 implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) under EPCRA Section 313, updating TRI reporting obligations for covered facilities. Compliance teams should evaluate whether any TRI-reportable PFAS newly covered by the statutory addition are manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above applicable thresholds, and ensure TRI reporting systems and supplier communications reflect the updated TRI chemical list and any chemical-of-special-concern implications described in the rule text.
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).
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 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.
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 final rule implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program under EPCRA Section 313 (as directed by NDAA provisions). This codifies TRI reporting scope changes for facilities subject to TRI PFAS reporting, impacting annual chemical inventorying, threshold determinations, supplier communication practices where applicable, and Form R/Form A preparation for PFAS chemicals covered by the statutory additions.
EPA published a program-level roundup summarizing actions taken on PFAS across regulatory programs. While not itself a binding rule, the announcement signals EPA’s current PFAS policy and implementation priorities and can affect compliance planning by indicating where rulemaking, implementation support, or enforcement emphasis may occur next.
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.
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 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.
ECHA’s legislation profile for the recast EU Drinking Water Directive indicates a transitional deadline under which Member States must have measures in place by 12 January 2026 to ensure compliance for parameters including “PFAS Total” and “Sum of PFAS,” and suppliers will be required to monitor those parameters. Compliance teams supporting EU water suppliers, laboratories, and regulated entities should ensure monitoring programs, analytical capability, and documentation are aligned to the PFAS parameter requirements by this date.
ECHA’s legislation profile for the recast EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184) highlights a transitional milestone for PFAS parameters (including “PFAS Total” and “Sum of PFAS”): by 12 January 2026, EU Member States must take the measures necessary to ensure compliance. This drives downstream monitoring and compliance readiness obligations for drinking water suppliers and competent authorities implementing the directive at national level.
ECHA’s Single Programming Document 2026–2028 states that ECHA aims to finalise the opinion-making process on the proposed broad EU-wide PFAS restriction in 2026. This is not a binding restriction or a legal change by itself, but it is an authoritative planning/timeline signal that compliance teams can use to anticipate key milestones in the REACH restriction process and plan stakeholder engagement and internal readiness activities.
EPA finalized a rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) PFAS reporting list as a chemical of special concern. Covered facilities must begin tracking PFHxS‑Na releases and other TRI reportable activities starting with the reporting year that begins January 1, 2026. EPA indicates the TRI reporting threshold is 100 lbs, and the first TRI submissions including PFHxS‑Na are due July 1, 2027. Compliance teams should assess whether operations manufacture, process, or otherwise use PFHxS‑Na and update TRI data collection, recordkeeping, and supplier/customer communication workflows accordingly.