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RMI releases EMRT template v2.11 and recommends it for the reporting year
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 (release date stated as April 17, 2026) and recommends companies use this version for the reporting year. This is an operational compliance update for supply-chain due diligence programs that require EMRT submissions: companies should update internal SOPs, supplier instructions, and any portal/import validations to the v2.11 file. RMI also reiterates template control expectations (e.g., it does not recognize modified versions not developed via its consensus process), which is relevant for governance and auditability of supplier submissions.
RMI releases EMRT 2.11 expanding scope to include Copper, Natural Graphite, Lithium, and Nickel
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 on April 17, 2026 as part of a coordinated update to its responsible minerals reporting templates (alongside CMRT 6.6 and AMRT 1.31). EMRT 2.11 expands scope beyond Cobalt and Mica to also cover Copper, Natural Graphite, Lithium, and Nickel — aligning with evolving requirements such as the EU Battery Regulation and other battery- and energy-storage-related due diligence frameworks. Compliance teams should update intake/validation tooling, supplier instructions, and version controls to v2.11 to avoid mismatched/modified templates and align with the current RMI-referenced processor list resources.
RMI EMRT page states next EMRT version is anticipated to be released in Spring 2027
RMI’s official EMRT page indicates the next version of the EMRT is anticipated in Spring 2027. This is a forward-looking lifecycle/timeline signal (not a binding requirement), useful for planning supplier communications, internal tool updates, and change-control calendars around the expected annual template refresh.
RMI Releases CMRT Version 6.6
RMI released CMRT 6.6 on April 17, 2026, as the new industry-standard template for 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) conflict minerals reporting, replacing CMRT 6.5. Key changes include new Requester Product Number and Requester Product Name fields in the Product List tab for improved product-level tracking and supply chain data reconciliation, alignment with IPC-1755 Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard, updated ISO short names for countries/states/provinces, updated Smelter Reference and Standard Smelter Lists, and improved built-in validation rules. The CMRT supports compliance with Dodd-Frank §1502 and EU Conflict Minerals Regulation 2017/821.
RMI Publishes EMRT Version 2.11 Completion Guide
RMI released the EMRT 2.11 Completion Guide on April 17, 2026, providing detailed instructions for completing the Extended Minerals Reporting Template version 2.11. The guide covers Declaration Questions 5 & E, Smelter List input guidance, mineral scope selection (cobalt, copper, natural graphite, lithium, natural mica, nickel), and proper handling of mineral order shifting in Declaration responses. A Japanese translation is available through JEITA. Companies conducting extended minerals due diligence should use this guide alongside EMRT 2.11 for the current reporting year.
RMI releases EMRT v2.11 and recommends it for the reporting year (template update)
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 on April 17, 2026 and indicates this is the recommended EMRT version for the reporting year. Compliance teams using EMRT for supply-chain due diligence should update internal tooling, supplier survey packages, and version controls to ensure EMRT data collection and customer responses use v2.11 going forward.
RMI states latest Mineral Reporting Template (MRT) suite versions (including CMRT) were released on 17 Apr 2026
RMI’s official MRT Introduction page states that the latest versions of the Mineral Reporting Templates (MRTs)—including the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)—were released on April 17, 2026. This is compliance-relevant because CMRT is the de facto industry-standard reporting template used to collect and exchange 3TG due-diligence data across supply chains (supporting downstream regulatory reporting programs such as SEC Form SD). Compliance teams should confirm supplier outreach, internal SOPs, and validation tooling reference the current CMRT release and use the corresponding RMI smelter/reference list resources linked from the MRT pages.
RMI Releases EMRT Version 2.11
RMI released EMRT version 2.11 on April 17, 2026. Changes include: updated ISO short names for countries, states, and provinces; corrected date input issue on the Declaration tab; updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List; and enhancements aligned with IPC-1755. RMI recommends using EMRT v. 2.11 for the current Reporting Year. EMRT covers cobalt, copper, natural graphite, lithium, natural mica, and nickel—supporting due diligence for battery and energy-transition minerals under frameworks such as the EU Battery Regulation.
RMI releases EMRT v2.11 and recommends its use for the reporting year
RMI’s official EMRT page indicates EMRT version 2.11 was released on April 17, 2026 and states that RMI recommends using EMRT v2.11 for the reporting year. This is a compliance-relevant template update for organizations using EMRT as their standard supplier data-collection format for extended minerals due diligence; companies may need to update internal intake/validation tooling, supplier instructions, and version controls to avoid mismatched/modified templates and to align with the current RMI-referenced processor list resources.
RMI releases EMRT v2.11 (released April 17, 2026) and recommends it for the reporting year
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) published Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 and indicates it is the recommended template for the reporting year. Compliance teams should update supplier survey requests, internal SOPs, and any automated validation/ingestion rules to require EMRT v2.11 (and avoid acceptance of modified/non-standard template variants that may be rejected by customers or internal programs).
EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to support drinking water systems’ PFAS rule implementation
EPA announced the launch of its PFAS OUT (PFAS OUTreach) initiative to provide assistance/outreach intended to help drinking water systems proactively address PFAS contamination and support implementation planning for federal PFAS drinking water requirements. For compliance teams at public water systems and supporting contractors, this signals increased federal engagement and availability of implementation resources (e.g., technical assistance, planning support) but does not itself create new binding limits.
ECHA Registry updates EU-wide PFAS REACH restriction file status (opinion development)
ECHA’s Registry of restriction intentions indicates the EU-wide PFAS restriction dossier (REACH restriction process) remains in “opinion development,” with a latest update shown as 16 April 2026. This is not a final restriction, but it is an official process/status update that compliance teams can use to monitor progress toward RAC/SEAC opinions and subsequent European Commission decision-making, and to plan engagement for any upcoming consultations and evidence submission needs (uses, alternatives, socio-economic impacts).
ECHA restriction intentions registry shows PFAS restriction in 'Opinion development' (registry update 16 Apr 2026)
ECHA’s official Registry of restriction intentions until outcome shows the EU-wide PFAS REACH restriction entry in 'Opinion development' status, with the registry reflecting a latest update date of 16-Apr-2026. This is not an adopted restriction, but it is an authoritative process/status signal that the dossier has progressed into the committee opinion-development phase and is useful for compliance teams monitoring expected timelines and upcoming milestones under the proposed universal PFAS restriction.
EPA updates TSCA PFAS Section 8(a)(7) reporting deadline information (reporting start tied to future rule revision effective date)
EPA posted an update to its TSCA PFAS Section 8(a)(7) reporting rule deadline information stating that the start of the PFAS reporting period is no longer April 13, 2026, and will instead begin 60 days following the effective date of EPA’s forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule. This affects planning for entities subject to the one-time PFAS reporting/recordkeeping requirement (including manufacturers and importers within the rule’s scope years).
ECHA Restriction Intentions Registry updates PFAS restriction entry to 'Opinion development' (latest update 16 Apr 2026)
ECHA’s Registry of restriction intentions until outcome shows the EU-wide REACH restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as being in the “Opinion development” stage, with a latest update date of 16 April 2026. While this is not a binding restriction or a new consultation by itself, it is an official status update indicating the restriction dossier continues progressing through RAC/SEAC opinion development. Compliance teams tracking potential EU-wide PFAS manufacturing/placing-on-market/use restrictions should treat this as a process milestone confirming ongoing committee evaluation and maintain horizon-scanning for forthcoming opinions and consultations.
EPA announces PFAS OUT initiative to support drinking water systems ahead of PFAS NPDWR compliance timelines
EPA announced the PFAS OUTreach (PFAS OUT) initiative to work with communities and public water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS in drinking water ahead of federal PFAS drinking water compliance timelines. While not a new binding legal limit, it is an official implementation/support initiative that can affect compliance planning, stakeholder engagement, and readiness activities for systems subject to the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR).
CARB Issues 15-Day Notice for Cap-and-Invest Program Amendments
CARB issued a Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text (15-Day Amendments) for proposed amendments to the Regulation for the California Cap on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms. The public availability date is April 14, 2026, with the deadline for public comment extended to May 4, 2026. The public hearing was scheduled for May 28, 2026.
EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to support drinking water systems’ PFAS rule implementation
U.S. EPA launched the PFAS OUT initiative to proactively engage public water systems and support implementation of federal PFAS drinking water requirements. EPA indicates it expects to begin contacting systems with PFOA/PFOS results above 4 ppt in summer 2026 and will provide webinars and navigation to funding and technical assistance resources. Compliance teams at water systems and supporting contractors should monitor outreach timing, participate in webinars, and align treatment/monitoring planning with the federal PFAS drinking water rule implementation support being rolled out by EPA.
BIS administrative enforcement settlement with Coastal PVA Technology, Inc. for unauthorized exports to Entity List parties
BIS announced an administrative enforcement settlement with Coastal PVA Technology, Inc., reinforcing enforcement expectations under the EAR for transactions involving Entity List parties. The settlement underscores that EAR99 items can still require authorization when exported/reexported/transferred to restricted parties (e.g., Entity List), and highlights due diligence expectations around distributor/reseller transactions and end-user screening, as well as compliance program elements such as procedures, training, and audits that may be required as settlement terms.
BIS settles with Coastal PVA Technology for $1.7M over Entity List exports
Coastal PVA Technology, Inc. agreed to pay $1,700,000 for eighteen violations of the EAR involving exports of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) brushes between May 2021 and May 2024 to Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) Corporation (SMIC Beijing) and Semiconductor Manufacturing North China (Beijing) Corporation (SMIC North), both of which were identified on the Entity List at the time of the exports.