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Massachusetts enacts firefighter gear PFAS ban with 2027 sales prohibition
Governor Maura Healey signed legislation requiring the removal of PFAS from firefighter protective gear. The law bans the sale of bunker gear containing intentionally added PFAS effective January 2027, and requires warning labels on firefighting gear beginning in 2025 to inform firefighters about PFAS content. Massachusetts becomes one of only two states with such comprehensive PFAS protection for firefighters, addressing a significant occupational health concern for fire services personnel.
CARB Publishes 2026 State Implementation Plan Revisions for Extreme Ozone Nonattainment
CARB published the 2026 State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revisions for California Extreme Ozone Nonattainment Areas. The SIP revisions address federal Clean Air Act requirements for areas not meeting the 75 ppb ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard, including motor vehicle emissions budgets and control strategies.
POPRC-22 scheduled for 21–25 September 2026 in Rome; revised draft risk profile for PBDD/Fs and mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs to be considered
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat meeting page indicates that POPRC-22 is scheduled in Rome, Italy (21–25 September 2026) and will consider a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs). The page also notes POPRC-21 deferred its decision and invited additional Annex E information. For compliance monitoring, this is a process signal that these substances remain under active evaluation and could lead to future listing recommendations to the COP.
Stockholm Convention POPRC-22 meeting details published (21–25 September 2026, Rome) including revised draft risk profile item for PBDD/Fs and mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat published the official schedule and key agenda focus for the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-22), to be held 21–25 September 2026 in Rome, Italy (FAO HQ). The posted overview highlights that POPRC will consider the revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, including requests for additional Annex E information. This is relevant to regulatory horizon-scanning because POPRC outcomes can advance candidate chemicals through the Article 8 process toward possible future listing decisions by the COP.
PFAS Washington Excludes Pre-January 1, 2026 Products from Reporting
PFAS Washington guidance states that products manufactured before January 1, 2026 are excluded from PFAS Washington reporting. Initial reports are due June 4, 2025. This changes reporting scope by manufacturing date and should be reviewed separately from any reporting-deadline update.
MassDEP Publishes PFAS Supplier Notification Letter Template for TURA Compliance
MassDEP has published a supplier notification letter template to assist companies subject to Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) requirements in contacting suppliers regarding PFAS content in products. The template addresses the Certain PFAS Not Otherwise Listed (NOL) Category with reporting thresholds of 25,000 lb/year for manufactured/processed substances and 10,000 lb/year for otherwise used substances. Companies can use this template to request notification of PFAS presence and quantities in mixtures or products furnished to them, supporting TURA compliance obligations effective from January 1, 2022.
Massachusetts PFAS product restriction legislation fails to pass before session deadline
The Massachusetts Legislature failed to pass comprehensive PFAS product restriction legislation (S.3034/H.4870, 'An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS') before the legislative session deadline of July 31, 2026. The bills would have established bans on PFAS in consumer products including carpets, rugs, children's products, cookware, food packaging, personal care products, and textiles, along with industrial discharge controls and manufacturing disclosure requirements. The legislation could be refiled in a future legislative session.
EPA Proposes TSCA SNURs Batch 26-4 for Chemical Substances
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under TSCA for certain chemical substances that were subject to premanufacture notices (PMNs) and TSCA Orders. Once finalized, these SNURs would require 90-day advance notification to EPA before manufacturing or processing these substances for designated significant new uses. This allows EPA to evaluate conditions of use before activities commence. Companies handling PMN substances should review the proposed designations.
EPA Seeks Comment on 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation
EPA announced the availability of the draft risk evaluation for 1,1,2-trichloroethane under TSCA and is seeking public comment. This solvent is used in chemical manufacturing and as an intermediate. The draft risk evaluation determines whether the chemical presents unreasonable risk to health or the environment under conditions of use. Comments inform EPA's final determination and any subsequent risk management actions.
EPA Finalizes PCE and CTC TSCA Compliance Date Extensions
EPA finalized extensions to compliance dates for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) risk management rules under TSCA. Initial monitoring compliance extended to June 21, 2027. ECEL compliance, regulated areas, training programs, and PPE requirements extended to September 20, 2027. PCE exposure control plan deadline extended to December 20, 2027. This affects manufacturers, processors, and users of these solvents who must implement Workplace Chemical Protection Program requirements.
Commission publishes Digital Battery Passport data points guidance Version 1.0
The European Commission published Version 1.0 of the Digital Batteries Passport data points guidance document. The guidance details the specific data requirements by category, indicating whether information is mandatory, optional, applicable only in certain cases, or not required as of February 2027. It should be read together with the applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and relevant delegated or implementing acts, supporting consistent implementation across the batteries value chain ahead of the mandatory Battery Passport deadline.
CARB Issues 15-Day Notice for SB 253/261 Climate Disclosure Modified Text
CARB issued a 15-day notice for the Proposed California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation. The notice follows the Board's February 26, 2026 approval and includes modified text for sections 96070-96077, Title 17, California Code of Regulations. The regulation establishes a fee program, first-year reporting deadline for Health and Safety Code section 38532, and key definitions. Public comments are due by August 11, 2026.
Kentucky EEC Updates PFAS Webpage with EPA NPDWR Implementation Status
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has updated its PFAS information webpage to reflect implementation status of EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS, established effective June 25, 2024. The page notes EPA has proposed rules that would rescind regulatory standards for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and the Hazard Index while maintaining MCLs for PFOA and PFOS. Public water systems may request federal exemptions extending compliance deadlines to 2031. The current NPDWR remains in effect until new final rules are published.
EPA Issues Final SNUR for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
EPA has issued a final Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) under TSCA for multi-walled carbon nanotubes, a chemical substance subject to a premanufacture notice (PMN) and EPA Order. The SNUR requires 90-day advance notification to EPA before manufacturing or processing the substance for designated significant new uses. This enables EPA to evaluate conditions of use before the activity commences.
EPA Proposes TSCA SNURs Batch 26-3
EPA is proposing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under TSCA for certain chemical substances subject to premanufacture notices (PMNs) and EPA Orders. Once finalized, the SNURs would require 90-day advance notification to EPA before manufacturing or processing these substances for designated significant new uses. This proposal initiates a public comment period.
BIS implements EAR export controls on silencers and sound suppressors
BIS is transferring jurisdiction over certain sound suppressors from the State Department's U.S. Munitions List (USML) to the Commerce Control List (CCL) under the EAR. Sound suppressors will be added under new ECCN paragraphs 0A501.f (suppressors for rifles and pistols) and 0A502.f (suppressors for shotguns). License applications will be reviewed case-by-case. License exceptions available for firearms (LVS, BAG, TMP) will also be available for suppressors. License Exception TMP is revised to allow firearms and related items to be exported as 'tools of trade.' Partial provisions effective July 23, 2026; full rule effective November 20, 2026. Comments due August 24, 2026.
Third 15-Day Notice for Heavy-Duty Omnibus and Emergency Vehicle Emissions Rulemaking
CARB posted the Third Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text for proposed amendments to the On-Road Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus regulations, Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations, and permanent adoption of Emergency Vehicle Emissions Regulations. The comment deadline for the Third 15-Day Changes is August 5, 2026. This rulemaking proceeding addresses amendments to multiple CARB mobile source and fuel programs. Previous 15-day notices were posted April 3, 2026 (first) and June 30, 2026 (second).
Commission Adopts Implementing Regulation for DPP Registry
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 establishes the legal framework for the Digital Product Passport Registry including rules for access management, user verification, registration procedures, data storage requirements, and technical architecture. The regulation defines respective responsibilities of the European Commission and EU Member States for registry operation and ensures the registry is accessible, secure and effective for all users.
Minnesota Excludes Pre-July 2023 Products from PFAS Reporting
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency guidance states that products manufactured before July 1, 2023 are excluded from PFAS Minnesota reporting. Initial reports are due September 15, 2026. This changes reporting scope by manufacturing date and should be reviewed separately from any reporting-deadline update.
EU Digital Product Passport Registry Now Operational
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry is now operational with a testing environment available for economic operators. The registry serves as the central indexing system linking each product's unique identifier to its passport data location. Operators can access technical documentation, implementation guidelines, webinars, and a dedicated helpdesk. Registration is available via secure user interface or API for system integration. First mandatory compliance deadline is 18 February 2027 for certain large batteries including EV, light means of transport, and industrial batteries.