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EPA extends certain compliance dates for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) TSCA Section 6 rules (proposal)
EPA announced a proposal to extend certain compliance dates in the final TSCA Section 6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) while EPA works to revise these rules. Compliance teams should note EPA’s statement that existing deadlines remain in effect unless/until changed through rulemaking; organizations subject to the PCE/CTC prohibitions and related downstream requirements should monitor the forthcoming Federal Register publication and comment period details referenced by EPA and prepare for potential updated phase-in timelines if the proposal is finalized.
EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) Batch 26-2
EPA proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for chemical substances subject to premanufacture notices (PMNs) P-25-73, P-25-152, P-25-137, and P-25-151. The SNURs require 90-day notification (SNUN) to EPA before manufacturing or processing for significant new uses. EPA identified concerns for carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, specific target organ toxicity, and dermal/respiratory sensitization. Estimated cost per SNUN submission is $45,496.
EPA issues project-specific BABA nonavailability waiver decision memo for point-of-use reverse osmosis treatment units (City of Iuka, KS)
EPA posted an approved, project-specific nonavailability waiver under BABA for a drinking water project (City of Iuka, Kansas). The decision memo documents EPA’s determination that compliant domestic products were not available to meet project technical specifications, allowing procurement/use of non-BABA-compliant point-of-use reverse osmosis treatment units for that project only. Compliance teams supporting EPA-funded water infrastructure should track this waiver as it illustrates required waiver justification elements and reinforces that such waivers are limited in scope to the named project and timeframe stated in the decision memo.
EPA issues proposed TSCA SNURs for certain chemical substances (26–2); comments due May 26, 2026
EPA issued a proposed rule to add Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for certain chemical substances subject to TSCA consent orders. The proposal would require companies to submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) at least 90 days before manufacturing or processing for a designated significant new use. Compliance teams should identify whether any affected substances are in their portfolios and consider commenting by the deadline; if finalized, SNUN planning/lead times and use restrictions may affect R&D, scale-up, importing, and downstream customer applications.
EPA proposes TSCA Section 5 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for certain chemical substances (26-2); comments due May 26, 2026
EPA published a proposed rule to establish Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for certain chemical substances (SNUR batch 26-2). If finalized, manufacturers and processors would be required to submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) at least 90 days before commencing any activity designated as a significant new use (generally, activities not consistent with protective measures in underlying TSCA §5 orders). Compliance teams should determine whether any portfolio substances or planned uses could be affected and consider submitting comments by the stated deadline.
EPA issues final SNURs on certain chemical substances (26-2)
EPA published final Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under TSCA Section 5 for a set of chemical substances (SNUR batch “26-2”). Companies that manufacture, import, or process any of the covered substances must evaluate whether their activities constitute a “significant new use” and, if so, submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) before commencing that use. Compliance teams should identify whether any covered substances appear in products, intermediates, or R&D pipelines and update new-chemical/SNUR screening processes accordingly.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials
EPA published an updated 2026 version of its interim guidance addressing destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The guidance discusses considerations for large-scale management pathways (e.g., thermal treatment, landfills, underground injection) and provides an evaluation framework and discussion of uncertainties/data gaps. While non-binding, this guidance is widely used to inform PFAS waste management decisions and may influence acceptable practices in permitting, procurement specifications, and contractor selection for PFAS-containing waste streams.
EPA updates interim guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials; opens comment period
EPA published an updated interim guidance document on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The update outlines disposal/destruction pathways EPA characterizes as having lower potential for PFAS release (e.g., certain underground injection control wells, hazardous waste landfills, and hazardous waste combustors under specified conditions) and signals EPA’s current recommended practices for waste management and remediation decision-making. EPA also opened a public comment opportunity, stating it will accept comments for 60 days following Federal Register publication. Compliance teams managing PFAS wastes (manufacturers, waste handlers, remediation project managers) should review the revised recommendations and track the associated docket/comment timeline.
POPRC.22 meeting overview published (Rome, 21–25 September 2026)
The Stockholm Convention published the meeting overview page for the twenty-second meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC.22), scheduled for 21–25 September 2026 in Rome. While not a binding legal amendment, publication of the official meeting page signals active review activity (including consideration of revised draft risk profiles) that can lead to future POP listing recommendations. Compliance teams may use this to anticipate upcoming scientific/regulatory evaluations and potential future controls.
RMI FAQ clarifies companies generally do not need to re-survey suppliers solely because a new CMRT is released in April
RMI published/maintains official downstream FAQ guidance stating that when RMI releases a new CMRT in April, companies generally should not re-survey suppliers specifically to force use of the new version for the upcoming filing. RMI indicates the April CMRT update is intended for the next year’s filing cycle; companies should use the most recent version available at the time they initiate their annual supplier survey and clearly state which CMRT version was used/accepted. Compliance teams using CMRT for supplier data collection should align annual survey timing and version-control statements accordingly to avoid unnecessary rework and to maintain auditable documentation of the template version relied upon.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and PFAS‑containing materials
EPA published an updated 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. While non-binding, the guidance is a key compliance reference for organizations managing PFAS wastes/materials (e.g., AFFF, contaminated media, and water-treatment residuals) and discusses available destruction/disposal pathways and evaluation considerations. EPA indicates it will accept comments on the interim guidance (public-comment posture).
ECHA Candidate List table dataset will be maintained until July 2026 during transition to ECHA CHEM
ECHA’s Candidate List table page notes that Candidate List regulatory information is available in the new ECHA CHEM database and that ECHA will keep the legacy Candidate List table dataset up to date “until July 2026” to support a smooth transition. Compliance teams should plan to migrate SVHC Candidate List monitoring and evidence workflows to ECHA CHEM while ensuring any internal tooling that relies on the legacy table continues to function during the transition period.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced updates to EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions involving PFHxA-related substances and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The updates introduce new restrictions and compliance obligations for products and materials containing these substances within the European Union market.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced updates to EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions involving PFHxA-related substances and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The updates introduce new restrictions and compliance obligations for products and materials containing these substances within the European Union market. The PFHxA restriction, effective October 2026, targets PFHxA, its salts, and related substances due to concerns regarding environmental persistence and human exposure. The 2,4-DNT restriction, effective May 10, 2027, introduces additional controls on the use and placing on the market of this hazardous chemical substance
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 amends REACH Annex XIV
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 of 20 April 2026 amends Annex XIV to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The regulation involves considerations under Article 69(2) of REACH, which requires the European Chemicals Agency to consider whether the use of substances listed in Annex XIV should be subject to restrictions. Companies subject to REACH authorisation requirements should review this amendment for any changes to authorisation obligations.
EPA publishes 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. While non-binding, the guidance can influence cleanup decisions, permitting expectations, and selection of waste management technologies (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) by providing EPA’s current assessment of available information and uncertainties. Compliance teams managing PFAS wastes should review the updated recommendations and align internal waste handling/disposal evaluations and contractor specifications accordingly.
EPA issues 2026 Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS‑containing materials
EPA published the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS. The guidance updates EPA’s information and evaluation considerations for PFAS destruction/disposal pathways (e.g., thermal treatment, landfill disposal, underground injection) and includes an updated framework for assessing and selecting technologies. While non-binding, it is a key reference used by regulated parties and decision-makers managing PFAS-containing wastes and remediation residuals.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS‑containing materials (2026 version)
EPA released an updated 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. While non-binding, it is compliance-relevant for organizations managing PFAS wastes (e.g., spent media, AFFF wastes, contaminated soils/biosolids) because it consolidates EPA’s current recommendations and risk considerations for destruction/disposal pathways (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) and provides an evaluation framework for emerging technologies. Compliance teams should review vendor/technology selection, waste profiles, and permitting/records narratives against the updated guidance and any associated public-comment process referenced in the guidance materials.
EPA releases 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS destruction and disposal and opens public comment docket
EPA issued the “Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS—2026 Version,” updating EPA’s recommended approaches and discussion of disposal/destruction pathways (including thermal treatment, landfills, and underground injection) and adding/expanding a framework for evaluating emerging technologies. EPA also indicates a 60-day public comment period will be available via the associated regulations.gov docket following Federal Register publication. While non-binding, this guidance can influence waste vendor qualification, internal waste acceptance/testing protocols, and defensible management practices for PFAS-containing waste streams.
GOV.UK updates ‘Extended producer responsibility for packaging: who is affected and what to do’ guidance (updated April 20, 2026)
The UK government updated its official guidance page explaining who is affected by packaging EPR and what regulated entities must do (update date April 20, 2026). This guidance is used operationally by producers and compliance schemes to interpret obligations such as registration, ongoing status changes (e.g., notifying the regulator if you stop being a producer), and use of compliance scheme registers. Compliance teams should review the updated guidance and adjust internal procedures and communications with compliance schemes accordingly.
EU restricts 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles under REACH Annex XVII
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 amends Annex XVII to REACH by adding a new restriction on 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles. The restriction limits the manufacture, placing on the market, and use of this substance. Companies manufacturing or importing articles containing 2,4-dinitrotoluene must assess compliance with the new restriction conditions.