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CARB issues 15-day notice of modified text for proposed amendments to Advanced Clean Fleets and LCFS (public comment period opened)
CARB published a Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text ("15-day changes") for proposed amendments to the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulations. The notice summarizes proposed adjustments including removal of ePTO-related definitions/requirements (because related provisions were removed), definitional updates (e.g., good engineering judgement; Low-NOx ICE Vehicle), added flexibility to switch between ACF compliance options (ZEV Milestones vs. ZEV Purchase Schedule) until January 1, 2030 (with conditions), and revisions to ZEV purchase schedule timing (including language described as delaying a 100% ZEV purchase requirement from 2027 to 2030 for certain fleets). The notice also states that the Sept. 25, 2025 Board action repealed certain ACF fleet requirements (Drayage, High Priority, and Federal Fleet requirements). Compliance teams for affected fleets/fuel program participants should review the modified text and submit comments within the 15-day window.
EPA releases draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for public comment, including PFAS as a contaminant group
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 updates PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
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 releases Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for public comment, including PFAS as a contaminant group
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 releases draft Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6) for public comment, listing PFAS as a contaminant group
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.
CARB publishes 2025 LCFS Amendment Implementation FAQ
CARB published new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to assist regulated entities with implementation of the 2025 LCFS amendments. The FAQ addresses sustainability requirements under new subsection 95488.9(g), feedstock supplier compliance timelines, and other implementation questions following amendments that came into effect July 1, 2025.
EPA published 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS‑containing materials
EPA released the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and materials containing PFAS. Although non-binding, this guidance is widely used to inform compliant waste management practices, technology selection (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection), procurement specifications, and risk management decisions for PFAS-contaminated wastes and PFAS-bearing materials.
EPA issues project-specific nonavailability waiver for Dallas Rural Water District (IL) fuel generators (DWSRF)
EPA issued a project-specific nonavailability waiver under BABA for Dallas Rural Water District (Illinois) covering specified fuel generators for a DWSRF project, based on EPA’s determination that BABA-compliant alternatives meeting the project specifications were not available. This waiver is compliance-relevant for award recipients and suppliers because it authorizes use of the covered generators for the identified project when meeting BABA documentation and procurement requirements.
European Commission posted updated RoHS exemptions tracker (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”)
The European Commission published a refreshed operational tracking spreadsheet for EU RoHS Annex III/IV exemptions (“RoHS 2 exemptions – Validity and rolling plan”, February 2026 version). While not itself a legal act, the tracker is an authoritative Commission-maintained reference used by compliance teams to monitor exemption validity periods, upcoming expirations, and renewal pipeline status (e.g., exemptions marked as requested for renewal). This update can trigger internal compliance actions such as BOM exemption mapping updates, redesign/sourcing plans for exemptions nearing expiry, and verification that renewal applications were submitted in time to maintain continuity under RoHS renewal rules.
HUD nonavailability waiver for HVAC equipment for Howard County, Maryland affordable housing projects posted in Made in America waivers library
A project-level nonavailability waiver for certain HVAC equipment for affordable housing projects in Howard County, Maryland appears in the MadeInAmerica.gov federal financial assistance waiver library and is supported by HUD documentation describing the waiver scope (e.g., VRF HVAC systems, heat pumps, mini-splits) and the rationale tied to BABA’s manufactured products component cost test. The HUD document also describes a public comment process (15 days) and provides a submission email, indicating a consultation step associated with this waiver action for BABA compliance on the covered HUD-funded projects.
European Commission RoHS implementation page reiterates exemption renewal timing, decision timelines, and post-rejection transition period expectations
The European Commission’s RoHS Directive implementation page reiterates key procedural expectations that impact exemption management programs: renewal applications must be submitted no later than 18 months before an exemption expires; exemption decisions are stated to take around 18–24 months; if a renewal request is submitted, the exemption generally remains valid until the Commission decision; and if a renewal is rejected, transition periods of 12–18 months may apply. While not a binding change by itself, this is authoritative Commission guidance that compliance teams can use to build exemption-renewal calendars and manage risk around expiring/renewal-pending exemptions.
European Commission publishes updated RoHS exemptions tracker (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”)
The European Commission (DG Environment) published an updated ‘Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026’ exemptions-tracking file for EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU). This is an official operational tracker (not a delegated directive) used to monitor Annex III/IV exemption validity/expiry status and the Commission’s rolling plan. Compliance teams can use it to identify exemptions approaching expiry, plan redesign/change-control activities, and anticipate renewal/decision timing for products relying on RoHS exemptions.
European Commission published updated RoHS exemptions tracker spreadsheet (“Exemptions list: validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”)
The European Commission published an updated operational tracking spreadsheet for EU RoHS Annex III/IV exemptions (“Exemptions list: validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”). This tool is used by compliance teams to monitor which exemptions are currently valid, which are approaching expiry, and the Commission’s rolling plan view of expected exemption actions. While not itself a legal amendment, it is an authoritative compliance-planning reference for exemption status monitoring and horizon scanning.
European Commission published updated RoHS exemptions tracker spreadsheet (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”)
The European Commission (DG Environment) published an updated RoHS exemptions tracker spreadsheet titled “Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”. The file is used to track Annex III/IV exemption validity and the rolling plan, supporting compliance teams’ exemption-expiry monitoring, renewal planning, and internal exemption registers/alerts.
European Commission publishes updated RoHS exemptions tracker (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan Feb 2026”)
The European Commission posted an updated RoHS exemptions tracking spreadsheet (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan Feb 2026”) on 31 March 2026, linked from the RoHS Directive implementation pages. While not a legal amendment by itself, this Commission-published tracker is compliance-relevant because it consolidates current exemption validity periods and the Commission’s rolling plan, supporting manufacturers’ planning for exemption renewals/expirations and transition timing under RoHS Annex III/IV processes.
European Commission published updated RoHS exemptions tracker spreadsheet (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”)
The European Commission (DG ENV) published an updated spreadsheet titled “Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026” (published on 31 March 2026). While not a legislative amendment, it is an official operational compliance artifact used to track EU RoHS Annex III/IV exemption validity/expiry dates and the rolling plan for assessments/decisions. Compliance teams can use it to identify upcoming exemption expiries, align redesign and qualification timelines, and monitor renewal/decision pipelines for exemptions relied upon in products placed on the EU market.
COP-7 intersessional calls for submissions opened (mercury compounds/possible annex, cosmetics, financial mechanism review, dental amalgam guidance, mercury waste thresholds)
The Minamata Convention Secretariat opened intersessional calls for information/submissions in preparation for COP-7. The page requests (i) voluntary submissions by 31 Mar 2026 on mercury compounds (supply/use/trade and views on possible compounds to list in a potential new annex that could make listed compounds subject to Article 3 trade provisions); (ii) information by 30 Jun 2026 on challenges implementing the mercury-added cosmetics ban; (iii) information by 30 Apr 2026 for the third review of the financial mechanism; and (iv) proposals to update mercury waste threshold tables due no later than 6 Mar 2027. It also notes draft guidance under development on dental amalgam national action planning following COP-6 outcomes. Compliance/government affairs teams should track these submission windows because they can shape future treaty guidance and potential amendments (e.g., a new annex on mercury compounds and updated waste thresholds).
European Commission published updated RoHS exemptions tracker spreadsheet (“Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan – Feb 2026”)
The European Commission (DG Environment) posted an updated spreadsheet titled “Exemptions list: Validity and rolling plan Feb 2026” (published on the document landing page 31 March 2026). This tracker is a key compliance planning aid for RoHS because it consolidates exemption entries (Annex III/IV) with their validity periods and rolling plan status, helping manufacturers and compliance teams verify current exemption expiry dates, plan renewal submissions, and anticipate phase-outs or decision timelines. This is a guidance/supporting-material update rather than a legal amendment to the RoHS Directive text.
EPA proposes one-year extension of reporting deadline for TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule
EPA proposed to extend the reporting deadline by one year to May 21, 2027 for the one-time TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule submissions. If finalized, manufacturers (including importers) and processors subject to the rule would have additional time to compile and submit required unpublished health and safety studies and related information to EPA, affecting internal data-collection, legal review, and submission timelines.
EPA proposes reporting deadline extension for TSCA 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting rule (16 substances)
EPA proposed to extend the reporting deadline for the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting rule covering 16 chemical substances. Compliance teams responsible for submitting unpublished health and safety studies and related information under TSCA 8(d) should review the proposed extension and adjust internal data-collection and submission timelines accordingly.