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Maryland SB 686 proposes PFAS product bans and registration requirements
Maryland SB 686 (2026 legislative session) proposes sweeping legislation that would effectively ban the sale of products containing PFAS in Maryland and require manufacturers to register products, pay new fees, and potentially submit testing data. The bill targets products containing widely used chemicals found across modern supply chains. Public comment and testimony opportunity was active as of February 20, 2026.
USGBC publishes February 20, 2026 addenda for LEED v4.1 Cities: Existing
USGBC published an addenda table for LEED v4.1 Cities: Existing dated February 20, 2026. The addenda table documents changes/clarifications to program requirements and documentation expectations for LEED for Cities submissions (e.g., updates to documentation tables and evidence requirements). Cities and consultants using LEED v4.1 Cities: Existing should update internal submission checklists and evidence collection to match the revised addenda language.
USGBC publishes February 20, 2026 addenda for LEED v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
USGBC published the LEED v5 BD+C Addenda Table dated February 20, 2026. Addenda function as the authoritative change log for LEED rating system requirements and acceptable documentation, and can affect credit/prerequisite language, calculations, templates, and submittal expectations for teams pursuing LEED v5 BD+C certification. Compliance teams should review/diff the addenda against current project documentation workflows to ensure submittals align with the updated requirements and referenced templates.
EPA PFAS landing page updated to reflect current PFAS actions and press releases
EPA updated its PFAS program landing page (noted as updated Feb 19, 2026) to reflect current PFAS-related regulatory actions and resources. While not a binding regulatory change by itself, this update is relevant for compliance teams as it serves as an authoritative navigation hub to EPA PFAS regulatory developments (e.g., TRI reporting actions and other PFAS program materials) and can be used to track official EPA announcements and links to compliance resources.
EPA extends postponement of effectiveness for certain provisions of the TSCA trichloroethylene (TCE) risk management rule
EPA issued a final action extending the postponement (an additional 90 days) of the effectiveness of certain provisions of the TSCA Section 6 trichloroethylene (TCE) risk management rule, specifically affecting conditions imposed on uses with TSCA §6(g) exemptions. The postponement extends the effectiveness date of the affected provisions until May 18, 2026. Compliance teams relying on §6(g) exemptions should reassess timing for meeting any conditions associated with exempted uses and track subsequent EPA actions in the same rulemaking docket.
TSCA TCE Rule Section 6(g) Exemptions Postponed to May 2026
EPA further postponed until May 18, 2026, the conditions imposed on each of the TSCA section 6(g) exemptions as described in the final rule published December 17, 2024. This extension affects the trichloroethylene (TCE) risk management rule exemptions, providing additional time for compliance with exemption conditions.
ECHA Member State Committee establishes ad hoc working group for SVHC 'equivalent level of concern' (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA reported that its Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group focused on handling SVHC identifications based on an “equivalent level of concern” under REACH Article 57(f). This procedural/governance development is relevant for compliance teams because it can influence how and when future substances are proposed/assessed as SVHCs under Article 57(f), potentially affecting pipeline visibility and future Candidate List additions.
EPA extends postponement of effectiveness for certain trichloroethylene (TCE) TSCA risk management provisions (TSCA §6(g) exemption conditions) until May 18, 2026
EPA published a Federal Register rule extending the postponement of effectiveness for certain provisions related to conditions imposed on TSCA §6(g) exemptions in the 2024 TSCA trichloroethylene (TCE) risk management rule. The postponement was extended so that, as of Feb. 17, 2026, the affected provisions are postponed until May 18, 2026. Companies relying on, seeking, or operating under TSCA §6(g) exemptions associated with the TCE rule should adjust compliance planning to the updated timeline and monitor for subsequent changes.
EPA extends postponement of effectiveness for certain TSCA risk management provisions for trichloroethylene (TCE) until May 18, 2026
EPA published a final action extending the postponement of effectiveness for certain provisions of the TSCA risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE), specifically affecting conditions tied to TSCA section 6(g) exemptions, until May 18, 2026. This changes the timeline for when affected requirements become effective for entities relying on (or managing) exempted uses under the TCE rule. Compliance teams should reassess implementation schedules, contractual obligations, and operational controls tied to the postponed provisions.
ESMA publishes Opinion on EFRAG’s technical advice on revised ESRS
ESMA issued an opinion dated 17 February 2026 on EFRAG’s technical advice regarding revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) used for CSRD sustainability reporting. While not itself a binding change to CSRD/ESRS requirements, this official supervisory authority opinion is relevant for compliance planning because it provides ESMA’s views on the direction and appropriateness of proposed ESRS revisions and relief mechanisms that may later be implemented via Commission delegated acts.
UK PackUK Publishes Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027
PackUK has published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027, establishing the standardized methodology that large producers obligated under the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme must use to assess and report the recyclability of household packaging they supply for the 2027 reporting year (January 1 to December 31, 2027). RAM 1.1 continues to apply for the 2026 reporting period. The methodology incentivizes use of more recyclable materials by making producers incur higher disposal costs under the EPR scheme if less recyclable materials are used.
PackUK publishes modulation policy statement for modulated household packaging waste disposal fees (2026–2029 approach; first modulated fees in 2026–27)
PackUK’s producer disposal fees modulation statement (updated 17 Feb 2026) sets the method for modulating household packaging waste disposal fees based on recyclability ratings (RAM red/amber/green). It confirms modulation begins in year 2, with the first modulated fees applying to assessment year 2026–2027 and calculated using 2025 supplied packaging data. The statement provides modulation factors (e.g., red factors increasing across 2026–27 to 2028–29) and explains the premium/discount redistribution mechanism (red premiums funding green discounts; amber unchanged), including treatment details for certain packaging types (e.g., medical packaging). Producers should prepare packaging design/recyclability strategies and data readiness aligned to the 2025 data year feeding 2026–27 fees.
EPA final rule implements statutory addition of certain PFAS to TRI (signed Feb 17, 2026)
EPA issued a final rule implementing the statutory addition of certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program under EPCRA Section 313 (as directed by NDAA provisions). This codifies TRI reporting scope changes for facilities subject to TRI PFAS reporting, impacting annual chemical inventorying, threshold determinations, supplier communication practices where applicable, and Form R/Form A preparation for PFAS chemicals covered by the statutory additions.
ECHA confirms February 2026 Candidate List update: ad hoc MSC working group established for Article 57(f) ‘equivalent level of concern’ SVHC cases
ECHA reported outcomes from the February 2026 Member State Committee (MSC) meeting, including establishment of an ad hoc working group and adoption of its mandate to address SVHC identifications based on ‘equivalent level of concern’ under REACH Article 57(f). This is a procedural/governance development relevant to how future SVHC identifications (especially non-CMR/PBT/vPvB cases) may be assessed and progressed, which can affect compliance monitoring and forward-looking SVHC pipeline risk assessment.
ECHA Member State Committee establishes ad hoc working group for SVHC “equivalent level of concern” (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA’s Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group focused on substances considered SVHCs on an ‘equivalent level of concern’ basis under REACH Article 57(f), and adopted its mandate. This is a process/governance development relevant to REACH SVHC identification: it may influence how complex Article 57(f) cases are discussed and handled, which can affect future SVHC identifications and Candidate List additions that trigger downstream Article 33 communication, SCIP notifications (where applicable), and other supply-chain compliance actions.
ECHA Member State Committee established an ad hoc working group for SVHC ‘equivalent level of concern’ (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA reported (MSC meeting highlights) that the Member State Committee established an ad hoc working group on SVHC 'equivalent level of concern' cases (REACH Article 57(f)) and adopted its mandate. This is a governance/process update (not a Candidate List amendment itself), but it is relevant for compliance monitoring because it may affect how future Article 57(f) SVHC identifications are evaluated and progressed within ECHA/MSC decision-making.
ECHA Member State Committee established ad hoc working group for Article 57(f) ‘equivalent level of concern’ SVHC cases
ECHA reports that its Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group and adopted its mandate to address SVHC identification cases under REACH Article 57(f) ("equivalent level of concern"). This governance/process development can affect how future SVHC identifications are evaluated and agreed, particularly for hazards not covered by Articles 57(a)–(e). Compliance teams should monitor resulting outputs as they may influence Candidate List additions and the evidentiary expectations for Article 57(f) proposals.
ECHA Member State Committee establishes ad hoc working group for SVHC ‘equivalent level of concern’ (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA published meeting highlights stating the Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group and adopted its mandate to address SVHC identification under the Article 57(f) ‘equivalent level of concern’ route. This is a process/governance development that may influence how future SVHC dossiers are assessed and how ‘equivalent concern’ justifications are handled, affecting companies monitoring potential SVHC identification for substances not fitting standard hazard endpoints.
ECHA Member State Committee establishes ad hoc working group on SVHC “equivalent level of concern” (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA’s Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group focused on SVHC identification under the “equivalent level of concern” pathway (REACH Article 57(f)). This is a governance/interpretation process step that can influence future SVHC identifications beyond CMR, PBT, and vPvB criteria, and is relevant for compliance teams monitoring pipeline signals for potential Candidate List additions.
ECHA Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group for SVHC 'equivalent level of concern' (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA reported that the Member State Committee established an ad hoc working group and adopted its mandate to address SVHC identifications based on an ‘equivalent level of concern’ under REACH Article 57(f). While not a Candidate List addition itself, this governance/process development may affect how future Article 57(f) SVHC proposals are assessed and progressed, informing compliance teams’ monitoring of SVHC pipeline dynamics.