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EPA Finalizes TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Submission Period Start Date Modification
On April 13, 2026, EPA published a final rule modifying the start of the submission period for TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting. The submission period will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule addressing substantive reporting requirements (whichever is earlier). This modification provides stakeholders additional time for compliance planning while EPA reviews public comments on the November 2025 proposed exemptions and finalizes revisions to the reporting requirements.
EPA issues final rule modifying start of TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period (start tied to future rule revision effective date; replaces April 13, 2026 start)
EPA finalized a rule modifying the start of the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting submission period. The start is no longer a fixed date (previously April 13, 2026) and instead is triggered 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming EPA revision to the TSCA PFAS reporting rule. This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered lookback period and requires compliance teams to (1) pause reliance on the prior fixed start date, (2) monitor EPA’s forthcoming revision for the new effective date that will trigger the reporting window, and (3) ensure internal data collection systems and supplier outreach can be activated quickly once the trigger date is known.
EPA extends TSCA PFAS §8(a)(7) reporting submission start trigger to 60 days after effective date of forthcoming revision (final rule)
EPA finalized a change to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting rule that moves the start of the submission period from a fixed April 13, 2026 date to a dynamic trigger: 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the TSCA PFAS reporting regulation. This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS (as defined in the rule) during 2011–2022 and requires compliance teams to monitor EPA’s forthcoming revision effective date because that date will start the reporting window clock.
EPA releases draft TSCA risk evaluation materials for HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene; SACC peer review meetings scheduled
EPA released draft TSCA risk evaluation and/or hazard assessment materials for HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB), and p-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB), and announced TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) peer review meeting dates (including a preparatory meeting on May 26, 2026 and a peer review meeting on June 8–12, 2026). Stakeholders should review the drafts and participate in the SACC/public docket process because draft conclusions (e.g., preliminary unreasonable-risk findings for certain chemicals/uses described by EPA) may inform subsequent TSCA Section 6 risk management actions.
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluations for Four Chemicals
EPA released draft risk evaluation documents for HHCB (fragrance ingredient), phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB), and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB). The agency is convening a peer review meeting of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) and soliciting public comments. HHCB draft finding shows no unreasonable risk across 22 conditions of use; phthalic anhydride shows unreasonable risk to workers in 36 conditions and consumers in 2 conditions from dermal/inhalation exposure.
Draft OESG Scientific Report for first effectiveness evaluation published for review; comments due 8 June 2026
The Minamata Convention Open-Ended Scientific Group (OESG) released a draft scientific report (dated 10 April 2026) supporting the Convention’s first effectiveness evaluation process and opened an eight-week period for Parties to provide input. The draft report and the Secretariat news item specify a comment deadline of 8 June 2026. While not a binding legal change, it is an actionable consultation milestone for Parties and technical stakeholders supporting national positions and future COP decisions tied to effectiveness evaluation under the Convention.
EPA releases draft TSCA documents for HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene; initiates SACC peer review/public comment process
EPA released draft TSCA risk evaluation and hazard assessment materials for four chemicals (HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene) and announced the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) peer review process, which includes opportunities for public input. While drafts are not binding final determinations, they can materially influence final risk evaluations and potential downstream TSCA §6 risk management actions; compliance teams should review draft findings relevant to their uses and consider participating in the peer review/comment process.
EPA releases draft TSCA risk evaluation/hazard materials for HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o‑DCB and p‑DCB and announces SACC peer review meeting (June 8–12, 2026)
EPA published draft TSCA risk evaluation documents for HHCB and phthalic anhydride and draft hazard assessment/supporting materials for o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene, and announced a Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) peer review meeting scheduled for June 8–12, 2026 (with a preparatory meeting on May 26, 2026). EPA highlighted that the draft risk evaluation for phthalic anhydride identifies unreasonable risks for certain worker and consumer exposures, which could drive later TSCA Section 6 risk management if finalized. Compliance teams should review draft findings, prepare public comments for the peer review docket, and anticipate potential downstream risk management actions for affected conditions of use.
EPA finalizes change to TSCA PFAS reporting submission-period start (moved from April 13, 2026 to trigger tied to future rule revision)
EPA finalized an update to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting rule changing when the submission period starts. Instead of beginning April 13, 2026, the start is moved to a date tied to a forthcoming final rule revising the PFAS reporting regulation (start is triggered 60 days after that revision’s effective date). This affects compliance planning for entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during 2011–2022, including preparation of data systems, supplier outreach, and internal record collection timelines.
BIS extends deadline/trigger date for “authorized/approved IC designer” status under ECCN 3A090.a Note 1 to December 31, 2026
BIS issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising Note 1 to ECCN 3A090.a (Supplement No. 1 to 15 CFR Part 774) to replace the date “April 13, 2026” with “December 31, 2026” in paragraphs a.(2) and a.(3). This extends the trigger date for “authorized integrated circuit (IC) designer” status and the application deadline to become an “approved IC designer,” which affects how exporters can use/qualify for pathways intended to address presumptions and licensing posture for certain advanced logic integrated circuits controlled under ECCN 3A090.a. Compliance teams should update internal procedures, eligibility planning, and any supplier/customer communications keyed to the prior April 2026 deadline.
BIS final rule extends triggering date and application deadline for authorized/approved IC designer status under ECCN 3A090.a Note 1 to December 31, 2026
BIS published a final rule (15 CFR part 774) titled "Extension of Authorized Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer Status and Application Deadline To Become an Approved IC Designer" extending the date tied to "authorized integrated circuit designer" status and the deadline for submitting applications to become an approved IC designer under Note 1 to ECCN 3A090.a. The rule extends the relevant triggering/application date to December 31, 2026 (replacing a prior April 2026 date referenced in the rule). This affects exporters, reexporters, and transferors involved in advanced computing/logic IC supply chains who rely on the approved/authorized IC designer pathways associated with ECCN 3A090 controls; compliance teams should update internal calendars, application planning, and customer/supplier qualification workflows accordingly.
EPA webpage update: TSCA PFAS reporting submission start moved from April 13, 2026 to a future trigger tied to forthcoming rule revision
EPA announced/finalized a change to the start of the submission period for the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting rule. The update moves the start of the reporting period from April 13, 2026 to 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the TSCA PFAS reporting rule (scope revisions). This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during 2011–2022 and changes internal compliance project timelines (data collection, supplier outreach, and submission readiness).
EPA updates interim guidance on PFAS destruction and disposal; opens 60-day public comment period after Federal Register publication
EPA announced updated interim guidance for the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The update highlights disposal/destruction pathways characterized by EPA as having lower potential for PFAS release (site-specific), including Class I underground injection wells (long-term storage), RCRA hazardous waste landfills, and hazardous waste combustors operating under specified conditions to minimize emissions/byproducts. EPA also stated it will accept public comments for 60 days following Federal Register publication, signaling potential further refinements that compliance, waste-management, and remediation teams should track.
EPA final rule delays start of TSCA PFAS one-time reporting submission period; ties start to future final revisions with Jan 31, 2027 backstop
EPA finalized a change to the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting timeline: the start of the submission period is no longer a fixed April 13, 2026 date. Instead, the reporting window will begin 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the PFAS reporting regulation, with a backstop start date of January 31, 2027 (whichever is earlier, as described in the signed pre-publication final rule). This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the 2011–2022 lookback period (including certain article importers), requiring compliance teams to re-baseline project plans for data collection, supplier outreach, and internal system readiness against the new trigger-based start date.
GOV.UK updates packaging EPR data collection/reporting guidance (includes notice-of-liability enforcement language from 1 Jan 2026)
GOV.UK updated its guidance on how obligated producers must collect and manage packaging data for the UK packaging EPR scheme. The update reiterates recordkeeping and evidence-retention expectations (including multi-year retention) and explains how reporting timelines vary by producer size. It also flags compliance consequences: from 1 Jan 2026, PackUK may issue a notice of liability where it believes an obligated producer has not registered and/or reported, including described lookback periods. Compliance teams should confirm internal data controls, retention processes, and timely registration/reporting readiness for 2026.
EPA webpage update: TSCA PFAS reporting submission period start moved to 60 days after effective date of forthcoming final rule (Jan 31, 2027 backstop)
EPA announced/finalized a change to the start of the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting submission period. The prior start date of April 13, 2026 is replaced with a trigger tied to a forthcoming final rule revising the PFAS §8(a)(7) rule: the submission period will begin 60 days following the effective date of that forthcoming final rule, with a backstop start date of January 31, 2027 (whichever is earlier). Compliance teams responsible for TSCA PFAS reporting (entities that manufactured, including imported, PFAS during 2011–2022) should adjust project timelines to the new trigger while continuing data gathering because the underlying reporting obligation remains.
BIS extends authorized IC designer application deadline to December 31, 2026
BIS issued a final rule extending the deadline for authorized IC designer status applications from April 13, 2026 to December 31, 2026. After December 31, 2026, applicants may be considered authorized IC designers for 180 days while their applications are processed. This affects ECCN 3A090.a and front-end fabricator due diligence requirements under the advanced computing integrated circuit controls.
EPA final rule changes TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission-period start trigger (now 60 days after effective date of forthcoming revision)
EPA finalized an administrative change to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting rule that moves the start of the PFAS one-time reporting submission period from a fixed date (previously communicated as April 13, 2026) to a rolling trigger: 60 days after the effective date of EPA’s forthcoming revision to the PFAS reporting rule. Compliance teams should update reporting project plans and internal deadlines to track the effective date of the forthcoming revision, since the reporting window start is no longer anchored to a calendar date.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the reporting deadlines for the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule, providing additional time for manufacturers and importers to submit required PFAS-related information
The updated reporting timeline extends the deadline for most manufacturers and importers to January 31, 2027. Small businesses importing PFAS-containing articles will receive an additional extension until April 13, 2027.
EPA proposes changes to TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting deadline (reporting start tied to future rule revision effective date)
EPA announced an update affecting the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS data reporting rule timing: the start of the reporting period is moved from a fixed date (previously April 13, 2026) to begin 60 days after the effective date of EPA’s forthcoming revision to the TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting rule. This impacts manufacturers (including importers) that manufactured/imported PFAS in any year 2011–2022, shifting when submissions will open and requiring compliance teams to align data collection, recordkeeping readiness, and internal resourcing with the revised trigger date rather than a calendar date.