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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 modifies start trigger for TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period (60-day trigger; Jan 31, 2027 backstop)
EPA finalized a change to the start of the submission period for the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (40 CFR Part 705). Instead of a fixed start date, the submission period will begin 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule that revises the substantive requirements, or on January 31, 2027, whichever is earlier. This directly affects compliance planning, internal calendars, and resourcing for entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered period.
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.
Maryland HB 1022 Comprehensive PFAS Product Ban Withdrawn by Sponsor
Maryland House Bill 1022, which proposed one of the nation's broadest PFAS product bans with phased prohibitions starting January 2028 covering cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, textiles, and numerous other categories, was withdrawn by its sponsor on April 8, 2026. The bill would have established a product registration program, manufacturer disclosure requirements, and a 'currently unavoidable use' exemption framework with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day. Companion Senate Bill 686 remains in committee. Compliance teams should continue monitoring SB 686's progress while noting the withdrawal reduces near-term regulatory pressure for expanded product categories beyond current George Walter Taylor Act requirements.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 published with PFAS reporting details
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026, published April 8, 2026, provides comprehensive implementing regulations for PFAS product reporting under Amara's Law. The rules establish detailed procedures including definitions (7026.0010), responsible party determinations (7026.0020), required report information (7026.0030), reporting updates (7026.0040), record-keeping requirements for at least five years after products leave the supply chain, and specific reporting exemptions. Manufacturers must report through the PRISM system and pay associated fees.
Minnesota adopts Chapter 7026 rules for PFAS product reporting
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency finalized Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026, establishing detailed reporting requirements and procedures for products containing intentionally added PFAS. The rules define responsible parties, required report information, reporting updates, recordkeeping obligations (minimum five years after products are removed from supply chain), and reporting exemptions including products governed by federal law. These rules implement the reporting framework established under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. 116.943).
US EPA final rule delays start of TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period; adds backstop start date
EPA finalized a rule modifying the start of the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period (40 CFR Part 705). Instead of beginning on April 13, 2026, the submission period will begin on the earlier of (i) January 31, 2027, or (ii) 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the substantive requirements. This changes compliance planning for entities that manufactured or imported PFAS (including PFAS in articles) in any year 2011–2022 by delaying when submissions can/must begin, while also creating a trigger tied to the effective date of a separate forthcoming final action.
EPA final rule delays start of TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period to Jan 31, 2027 or 60 days after a forthcoming final rule (whichever earlier)
EPA issued a final rule modifying only the start of the submission period for the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705). The submission period will now start on January 31, 2027, or 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising substantive requirements (whichever is earlier). This directly affects compliance planning for entities that manufactured or imported PFAS since Jan 1, 2011 (including PFAS in articles), by shifting when reporting can begin; EPA indicated additional timing details (e.g., duration/end date) may be addressed in a subsequent final action.
EPA confirms TSCA PFAS reporting window (Apr 13–Oct 13, 2026; small article importers until Apr 13, 2027) on program webpage
EPA’s TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting program page reiterates the one-time reporting submission window for most entities (Apr 13, 2026 through Oct 13, 2026) and the extended deadline for certain small manufacturers reporting solely as PFAS article importers (until Apr 13, 2027). Compliance teams should use the posted window to finalize internal data collection for PFAS manufactured/imported during the rule’s covered period, confirm eligibility for any extended deadline category, and ensure recordkeeping processes align with EPA’s stated requirements.
Colorado CDPHE proposes rule changes to inflation-adjust the small-producer exemption dollar threshold for the Producer Responsibility Program
Colorado CDPHE indicates it is proposing changes to its solid waste regulations to update (inflation-adjust) the dollar threshold used to exempt producers from Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program. If adopted, the change could shift which producers are exempt vs. obligated (registration/participation, reporting, and dues). Compliance teams should monitor the rulemaking materials referenced on CDPHE’s program page and assess whether exemption status may change with the updated threshold.
A proposed bill seeks to extend the deadline for PFAS reporting by manufacturers from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027. It also proposes clarification of “currently unavoidable uses” (CUU), which would allow PFAS use in certain essential applications such as medical, aerospace, electronics, and infrastructure. The proposal continues to maintain strict prohibitions on PFAS in selected consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, cookware, textiles) while introducing clearer exemptions for critical industries. Additionally, it outlines a future goal (by 2032) where PFAS would be broadly restricted unless classified as unavoidable.
HF 4257 is a 2026 legislative amendment proposed to delay Minnesota’s PFAS reporting deadline from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, for products manufactured after that date. It aims to clarify "Currently Unavoidable Uses" (CUU) by explicitly exempting essential industries—like semiconductors, electronics, and motor vehicles—from future sales bans. This bill provides manufacturers more time to map complex supply chains while ensuring critical industrial components remain compliant.
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.
Massachusetts advances comprehensive PFAS product restrictions through S.3034 and H.4870
Companion bills S.3034 and H.4870 titled 'An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS' are advancing through the Massachusetts legislature. S.3034 was reported favorably by the Senate Public Health Committee on April 2, 2026 (replacing original S.1504). H.4870 was released from the Joint Committee on Public Health on January 5, 2026. The legislation proposes: (1) PFAS restrictions in carpets, rugs, car seats, children's products, cookware, fabric sprays, food packaging, personal care products, textiles, and upholstered furniture; (2) establishment of a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund; (3) manufacturer disclosure requirements for PFAS-containing products; (4) industrial discharge restrictions and monitoring requirements; and (5) prohibitions on Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS for testing/training. Compliance teams should monitor legislative progress and prepare for potential product reformulation and disclosure requirements.
EPA issues draft CCL 6 for public comment including PFAS as a contaminant group
EPA published a news release announcing the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) and opened a public comment process. The draft list includes PFAS as a contaminant group, which can influence future drinking water regulatory determinations and monitoring priorities. Compliance teams should monitor the CCL 6 process and consider submitting comments, particularly if future SDWA actions could affect PFAS monitoring, treatment obligations, or product stewardship expectations.
EPA releases draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) including PFAS as a contaminant group; public comment to open upon Federal Register publication
EPA announced the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for drinking water, which includes PFAS as a contaminant group (alongside other contaminant groups). The draft CCL 6 is a pre-regulatory Safe Drinking Water Act step used to prioritize research and potential future regulatory determinations. The announcement indicates a 60-day public comment period will open after Federal Register publication, and EPA expects the final CCL 6 to be signed by Nov. 17, 2026. Compliance teams should consider whether to submit comments (e.g., on PFAS grouping, occurrence data, analytical methods, and prioritization rationale) and monitor downstream impacts on monitoring and future MCL/regulatory determinations.
EPA releases common assumptions/default values used in TSCA new chemical risk assessments (transparency update)
EPA published documentation describing common assumptions (including default values) used in assessing new chemicals under TSCA, intended to increase transparency and improve the efficiency of the new chemicals review process. For PMN/SNUN submitters, this is actionable for aligning submissions with EPA’s stated assumptions to reduce follow-up information requests and better anticipate EPA’s exposure and hazard assessment approaches.
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 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 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.
EPA releases draft CCL 6 for public comment; PFAS included as a contaminant group
EPA announced the release of the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) and indicated that Federal Register publication will open a 60-day public comment period. PFAS are included as a contaminant group in the draft CCL 6, which can influence future monitoring and drinking water regulatory actions under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Compliance teams should monitor the Federal Register notice and prepare to comment, as CCL decisions can drive downstream regulatory obligations.