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EPA proposes changes to TSCA PFAS one-time reporting requirements (exemptions, de minimis threshold, and other reporting mechanics)
EPA issued a proposed rule to amend the TSCA §8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS manufactured/imported during 2011–2022. The proposal would add/clarify multiple exemptions (including an exemption for imported articles and exemptions for certain byproducts, impurities, R&D chemicals, and non-isolated intermediates) and introduce a de minimis threshold (PFAS in mixtures/products at ≤0.1%) along with other technical corrections and adjustments to reporting mechanics. EPA indicated the proposal would be open for comment (e.g., 45 days after Federal Register publication, as described in the prepublication materials). Compliance teams should assess whether operations and supply chains qualify for proposed exemptions and prepare comments/positioning given potential scope reductions and reporting burden changes.
EPA proposes changes to TSCA PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting requirements to add exemptions and adjust reporting mechanics
EPA issued a proposed rule to revise the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements (covering PFAS manufactured/imported during 2011–2022) to make the program more practical/implementable. The proposal includes new/expanded exemptions and changes to reporting mechanics (e.g., potential exclusions for certain PFAS in products/mixtures at low concentration, imported articles, byproducts, impurities, R&D, and non-isolated intermediates, as described in the research summary) and would alter what information companies must submit and who must report. Compliance teams should evaluate whether their products/import streams could fall within proposed exemptions, prepare to submit comments within the comment period, and plan for potential scope changes that could reduce or reshape reporting obligations if finalized.
EPA proposes changes to TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS data reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705)
EPA issued a proposed rule to amend the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS data reporting and recordkeeping requirements (40 CFR Part 705). The proposal would introduce multiple scope exemptions and other adjustments intended to make reporting more practical (e.g., exemptions described in the research text include imported articles, de minimis concentrations (0.1%), certain byproducts, impurities, R&D, and non-isolated intermediates), along with technical corrections and changes to submission mechanics. Compliance teams should monitor this rulemaking because, if finalized, it could materially change which entities must report and what information is required for the 2011–2022 lookback period.
EPA proposes changes to TSCA PFAS §8(a)(7) reporting requirements to add exemptions and adjust reporting mechanics
EPA issued a proposal to revise the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule to make the requirements more practical/implementable. The proposal describes potential exemptions (e.g., certain impurities, byproducts, R&D, non-isolated intermediates, imported articles, and mixtures/products at or below a concentration threshold) and other changes such as technical corrections and adjustments to reporting mechanics/submission period. Compliance teams should review applicability and prepare to comment and/or reassess reporting scoping assumptions for 2011–2022 PFAS manufacturing/import activity.
EPA proposes changes to TSCA PFAS §8(a)(7) reporting requirements to add exemptions and adjust reporting mechanics
EPA issued a proposed rule to revise the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705). The proposal would add/clarify exemptions (including a de minimis concept referenced in the research, and exemptions related to imported articles, byproducts, impurities, R&D, and non-isolated intermediates), make technical corrections, and adjust reporting mechanics/submission period. Compliance teams tracking PFAS data obligations should review applicability changes and prepare comments during the open comment period once published in the Federal Register.
EPA proposes amendments to TSCA PFAS one-time reporting rule to add exemptions and adjust reporting mechanics
EPA issued a proposed rule (prepublication document signed Nov 10, 2025) to revise the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS data reporting and recordkeeping requirements (one-time reporting covering PFAS manufactured/imported during 2011–2022). The proposal would make reporting more practical by introducing/clarifying multiple exemptions and scope limitations (including imported articles and a de minimis threshold of ≤0.1% in mixtures/products, plus exemptions for certain byproducts, impurities, R&D, and non-isolated intermediates), along with technical corrections and adjustments to the submission period. EPA indicated a public comment period of 45 days upon Federal Register publication. Compliance teams should evaluate whether their PFAS-related activities could become exempt (e.g., article importers) and track the final rule and any changes to submission timing and data elements.
EPA proposes changes to TSCA §8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705)
EPA issued a proposed rule to amend the TSCA §8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements (40 CFR Part 705). The proposal would add or clarify multiple exemptions and reporting mechanics, including a de minimis exemption for PFAS in mixtures/products at ≤0.1% concentration, an imported articles exemption, and exemptions for certain byproducts, impurities, R&D, and non-isolated intermediates. EPA indicated a 45-day comment period would run upon Federal Register publication. Companies that manufacture/import PFAS or previously expected to report (including product/article supply chains) should evaluate whether proposed exemptions would change applicability and prepare comments and contingency plans pending finalization.
US EPA proposes amendments to TSCA §8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting rule (new exemptions and reporting mechanics)
EPA announced a proposed rule to amend the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements (40 CFR Part 705) for PFAS manufactured/imported during 2011–2022. The proposal would add and/or clarify several exemptions and other reporting mechanics intended to reduce burden (e.g., exemptions discussed in the research include PFAS at or below 0.1% in mixtures/products, certain imported articles, byproducts, impurities, R&D, and non-isolated intermediates), and would adjust aspects of the submission period. Compliance teams should track the proposal and prepare to submit comments once the proposal is published in the Federal Register and the comment period opens.
Minamata COP-6 sets 2034 global phase-out date for dental amalgam
The Sixth Conference of the Parties (COP-6) adopted Decision MC-6/3 amending Annex A to establish 2034 as the global phase-out date for the manufacture, import, and export of dental amalgam. This landmark decision requires Parties that have not phased out dental amalgam use to submit national action plans and marks the first time-bound global agreement to eliminate mercury use in dentistry.
EPA final rule extends compliance dates for methylene chloride TSCA risk management requirements for non-federal laboratories
EPA issued a final rule (pre-publication copy signed Nov. 7, 2025) extending certain compliance dates for the methylene chloride TSCA Section 6 risk management rule as it applies to industrial/commercial laboratories (non-federal). The pre-publication notice describes an 18-month extension for multiple Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) and recordkeeping deadlines (e.g., initial monitoring, regulated areas/ECEL compliance, exposure limits methods/exposure control plan). Compliance teams in labs using methylene chloride should update implementation plans, internal deadlines, and contractor/worker protection procedures to reflect the extended dates once confirmed in the Federal Register publication.
EPA final rule extends compliance dates for methylene chloride TSCA §6 risk management requirements for non-federal laboratories
EPA finalized an extension of certain compliance dates in the TSCA §6 methylene chloride risk management rule for non-federal industrial/commercial laboratories, including Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) elements (e.g., monitoring, regulated areas/ECEL compliance, and related plans/controls) and associated recordkeeping. This changes when covered laboratories must meet specific WCPP obligations, affecting internal implementation timelines, SOP updates, and contractor/lab compliance planning.
EPA final rule: Methylene Chloride—extends certain WCPP and recordkeeping compliance dates for non-federal laboratories
EPA signed a final rule (pre-publication copy) extending certain Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) and related recordkeeping compliance dates for industrial/commercial laboratories that are not federally owned/operated under the TSCA section 6 methylene chloride rule. The research summary lists specific date extensions for initial monitoring, regulated areas/ECEL compliance, and exposure controls/exposure control plan milestones. Compliance teams at affected laboratories should update implementation plans, monitoring schedules, and documentation systems to align with the extended deadlines.
ECHA added 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) to the REACH Candidate List (SVHC)
ECHA added DBDPE (EC 284-366-9; CAS 84852-53-9) to the REACH Candidate List as an SVHC on vPvB grounds (Article 57(e)). This triggers downstream SVHC obligations for supply-chain communication (Article 33) for articles containing the SVHC above 0.1% w/w, potential ECHA article notification duties where applicable, and Safety Data Sheet updates for EU/EEA suppliers of the substance (as such or in mixtures). Compliance teams should update substance and article SVHC screening, supplier declarations, and customer communication processes accordingly.
ECHA publishes draft mapping of PFAS uses to support upcoming SEAC consultation
ECHA published a draft mapping of PFAS uses intended to support the upcoming consultation related to the SEAC draft opinion in the ongoing EU-wide REACH restriction process for PFAS. Compliance teams should monitor this mapping because it can influence how use categories are framed in the restriction evaluation and can affect sector-specific impact assessment and future substitution/justification planning for PFAS uses.
ECHA updates REACH SVHC Candidate List: DBDPE added as SVHC (total 251 entries)
On 5 November 2025, ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List by adding 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) (EC 284-366-9; CAS 84852-53-9), identified as vPvB under REACH Article 57(e). The Candidate List total increased to 251 entries. Compliance teams should evaluate product/article portfolios for the presence of DBDPE and address Candidate List-triggered obligations (e.g., Article 33 communication for SVHCs in articles above 0.1% w/w and ECHA notification duties for SVHCs in articles as applicable), consistent with ECHA’s standard SVHC Candidate List messaging.
ECHA added 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) to the SVHC Candidate List (inclusion date: 5 Nov 2025)
ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List to include 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) with date of inclusion 5 November 2025 (identified as SVHC due to vPvB properties under Article 57(e)). Candidate List inclusion triggers immediate downstream obligations for EU/EEA supply chains, including communication duties for SVHCs in articles (REACH Article 33), potential notification requirements for certain article producers/importers (Article 7), and SDS/communication updates where applicable (Article 31). Compliance teams should update SVHC screening, supplier declarations, and article-level communication processes accordingly.
EPA publishes final SNUR batch “24-4.5e” (effective Jan. 5, 2026) and logs multiple proposed SNUR batches/amendments with comment deadlines
EPA’s New Chemicals Program updates reflect multiple Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) actions under TSCA Section 5 affecting substances that were subject to PMNs/TSCA orders. EPA published a final SNUR batch (“24-4.5e”) in the Federal Register on Nov. 4, 2025, with an effective date of Jan. 5, 2026, creating Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) notification triggers for the covered substances/uses. EPA also published several proposed SNUR batches (Nov. 3, 2025) and proposed amendments to existing SNURs (Oct. 28, 2025), each with associated public comment periods via Regulations.gov dockets. Compliance teams should review whether any substances in their portfolios are covered by the final SNUR effective Jan. 5, 2026 and monitor/participate in proposed SNUR actions that could add or modify SNUN obligations.
EPA final SNURs batch 24-4.5e effective Jan 5, 2026 (Significant New Use Rules requiring SNUNs for certain new uses)
EPA finalized a set of Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) (batch 24-4.5e) covering certain chemical substances/new uses. SNURs require submitters to file a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) before engaging in designated significant new uses, affecting manufacturing/import and downstream use planning. Compliance teams should identify whether any substances in their portfolios fall within the batch and ensure SNUN and supply-chain communication processes are in place before any covered new uses occur.
Final SNUR batch published Nov. 4, 2025 (effective Jan. 5, 2026) — Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) requirements for certain chemical substances
EPA finalized a batch of Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under TSCA Section 5, establishing significant new uses that trigger Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) obligations before manufacture, import, or processing for those uses can begin. This is a binding regulatory change for entities handling covered substances, requiring screening of uses against the SNUR conditions and updating internal new-use change-management to ensure SNUN submissions occur before initiating any designated significant new use. The research notes the final SNUR batch was published Nov. 4, 2025 and became effective Jan. 5, 2026.
USGBC Updates LEED v4.1 ID+C Addenda with Energy Guidance Changes
USGBC issued updated addenda for LEED v4.1 Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) rating system on November 3, 2025. Updates include revisions to Energy and Atmosphere prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance guidance, including references to base building HVAC and service water-heating systems contribution guidance.