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EPA announces intent to keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs while extending compliance deadline and reconsidering other PFAS determinations
EPA announced it will retain the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to extend the compliance date to 2031 (via future rulemaking that EPA stated it plans to propose “this fall” and finalize in Spring 2026). EPA also stated its intent to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations/elements for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS). Compliance teams supporting public water systems and affected suppliers should monitor for the forthcoming proposal, reassess compliance project timelines, and track potential scope changes to regulated PFAS under the NPDWR.
EPA announces intent to extend PFOA/PFOS drinking water compliance timeline and reconsider other PFAS determinations under the PFAS NPDWR
EPA announced it will keep the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to pursue a rulemaking to extend the compliance deadline to 2031 (with finalization targeted for Spring 2026). EPA also stated its intent to rescind and reconsider the regulations/regulatory determinations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach. Compliance teams at public water systems and supporting suppliers should monitor for the proposed rule and any Federal Register publication that sets concrete compliance dates and scope changes.
EPA announces it will keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs and intends to extend compliance deadline and reconsider other PFAS determinations
EPA announced it will retain the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to extend the compliance timeline (EPA states it plans to propose extending the deadline to 2031, with a final rule targeted for Spring 2026). EPA also announced its intent to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations/regulations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBS). Compliance teams for public water systems and supporting suppliers should monitor for proposed and final rulemaking that may alter implementation timelines and scope for PFAS drinking water compliance obligations.
EPA announces it will keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs but intends to extend compliance timeline to 2031 and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced its intent to pursue SDWA rulemaking to extend the compliance deadline for the PFAS NPDWR MCLs for PFOA and PFOS to 2031 while keeping the existing MCL values. EPA also stated its intent to rescind and reconsider portions of the drinking water rule affecting PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (including PFBS). Compliance teams for public water systems and impacted upstream industries should monitor the forthcoming proposal/final action and evaluate how a potential compliance-date shift and scope changes would affect monitoring, treatment, and customer communications.
EPA announces it will keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs and intends to extend compliance timeline to 2031 while reconsidering other PFAS components
EPA announced it will retain the PFAS NPDWR maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to pursue rulemaking to extend the compliance timeline to 2031. EPA also stated it intends to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations affecting additional PFAS (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX)) and the Hazard Index mixture approach (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS). The agency indicated it plans to propose the changes in the fall and finalize in spring 2026. Water utilities and affected stakeholders should plan for a potential schedule change (timeline extension) and possible scope changes for the additional PFAS/Hazard Index components, and monitor the forthcoming proposed and final rulemaking actions.
EPA announces intent to extend PFAS drinking water compliance timeline to 2031 while retaining PFOA/PFOS MCLs and reconsidering other PFAS components
EPA announced it intends to retain the existing Safe Drinking Water Act PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, while planning a rulemaking to extend the drinking-water compliance timeline (described as extending the compliance date from 2029 to 2031). EPA also signaled intent to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations/standards for other PFAS elements of the rule (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture). Compliance teams supporting public water systems and impacted supply chains should treat this as a forward-looking timeline/scope change requiring monitoring of the follow-on proposed and final rulemaking.
EPA announces intent to keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs while pursuing rulemaking to extend compliance timeline and reconsider other PFAS determinations in the NPDWR
EPA announced it will keep maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS under the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), while signaling planned rulemaking actions to modify implementation and scope. EPA states it plans a rulemaking to extend the compliance date for PFOA/PFOS and also intends to rescind and reconsider determinations/regulations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and the Hazard Index mixture approach (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA, PFBS). For compliance teams at public water systems and impacted supply chains, this indicates impending changes to compliance planning and potential changes to which PFAS are regulated under the federal drinking water standards; specific new compliance dates are described as intended/planned rather than finalized in the announcement.
EPA announces intent to keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs while extending compliance timeline and reconsidering other PFAS determinations
EPA announced it will keep the existing National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but plans to pursue rulemaking to extend the compliance date (EPA references moving from 2029 to 2031). EPA also stated its intent to rescind/reconsider regulatory determinations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach. Compliance teams for public water systems and impacted suppliers should monitor the forthcoming proposal and final rule timing because it may extend implementation schedules for PFOA/PFOS while changing scope for other PFAS components.
EPA announces it will keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs and pursue rulemaking to extend PFAS NPDWR compliance timeline and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced it will keep the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, while signaling it intends to extend the compliance timeline via future rulemaking and establish a federal exemption framework. EPA also indicated it plans to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations/regulations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach to ensure the Safe Drinking Water Act process is followed. Compliance teams at drinking water systems and impacted upstream suppliers should monitor forthcoming proposed/final rulemaking and potential changes to treatment/monitoring obligations and timelines.
EPA announces intent to keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs while pursuing rulemaking to extend the PFAS NPDWR compliance timeline and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced (via news release) that it will retain the existing Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS under the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, but intends to provide additional time for compliance through a forthcoming rulemaking. The announcement also signals EPA’s intent to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach. Drinking water compliance teams should treat this as a forward-looking timeline/scope change that may affect implementation plans pending proposal/finalization.
EPA announces intent to keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs and pursue rulemaking to extend PFAS drinking-water compliance timeline to 2031; reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced it intends to retain the existing NPDWR maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, while pursuing additional rulemaking to extend the compliance timeline (EPA stated intent to move the compliance date to 2031) and to rescind/reconsider determinations for other PFAS components (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture). For compliance teams, this signals potential changes to implementation timelines and potentially revised scope/requirements for PFAS drinking-water compliance; affected entities should monitor forthcoming proposed and final rulemaking steps described by EPA.
US EPA announces intent to keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs while pursuing rulemaking to extend PFAS drinking water compliance timeline to 2031 and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced it will retain the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to pursue future rulemaking to extend the compliance date to 2031 (described as an extension from 2029). EPA also stated its intent to rescind and reconsider regulatory determinations/regulations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach. For compliance teams at drinking water systems and impacted stakeholders, this signals a forthcoming amendment process that could change project schedules, compliance planning, and the scope of regulated PFAS parameters; however, the changes are not yet final and require tracking through the upcoming rulemaking.
EPA PFAS Reporting Requirement (TSCA Section 8(a)(7)) - manufacturers and importers must submit a one-time PFAS report covering activities since 2011, with reporting opening in 2026.
Under TSCA Section 8(a)(7), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires manufacturers (including importers) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to submit one-time retrospective reports covering PFAS manufactured or imported since January 1, 2011. The rule aims to enhance federal oversight by collecting detailed information on PFAS production volumes, uses, exposure pathways, and potential environmental and human health impacts. Reporting opens April 13, 2026; submissions are due by October 13, 2026, with small manufacturers allowed until April 13, 2027
EPA extends/delays TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting submission window (interim final rule)
EPA issued an interim final rule that delays the TSCA §8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting submission period. The submission window start moved from July 11, 2025 to April 13, 2026. EPA states most reporters must submit by Oct. 13, 2026, while small manufacturers reporting exclusively as PFAS article importers have until Apr. 13, 2027. Compliance teams should adjust internal data-collection and supplier engagement timelines for the 2011–2022 PFAS manufacture/import lookback accordingly.
Stockholm Convention Registers of Specific Exemptions updated to incorporate UV‑328 amendment while noting chlorpyrifos and MCCPs listing amendments not yet entered into force (as stated on register page)
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat’s Registers of Specific Exemptions page for Annex A chemicals indicates the register incorporates the UV‑328 amendment provisions, and separately notes that the amendments listing chlorpyrifos and MCCPs were not incorporated because they had not yet entered into force (per the register page statement). For compliance teams, this affects how exemptions and their availability are tracked in the Convention’s official register and helps determine which COP-adopted changes are reflected in the operational exemption registry.
COP‑12 adopts decisions to list chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21) as new POPs in Annex A
At the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP‑12) to the Stockholm Convention, Parties adopted decisions to list (i) chlorpyrifos, (ii) medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and (iii) long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs, C9–C21), their salts and related compounds, as new POPs under Annex A. This global decision drives subsequent national/regional implementation measures (e.g., import/export/manufacture prohibitions, product restrictions, and potential exemptions) and should be reflected in global product stewardship and trade compliance screening for regulated POPs content.
Stockholm Convention COP-12 (Apr–May 2025) lists chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs in Annex A; adds additional specific exemption for UV‑328
The Stockholm Convention COP-12 (28 April–9 May 2025) adopted amendments adding chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds to Annex A (elimination). COP-12 also adopted an amendment related to UV‑328 in Annex A to add an additional specific exemption. Compliance teams should evaluate product and supply-chain exposure to these newly listed POPs and track exemption conditions/availability for UV‑328 where applicable, as these COP decisions drive Parties’ national implementation measures and may affect permitted uses and phase-out timelines.
COP-12 adopts Annex A listings for chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs; adds additional specific exemption for UV‑328
At the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-12, 28 April–9 May 2025), Parties adopted decisions amending the Stockholm Convention annexes to (1) list chlorpyrifos in Annex A (elimination), (2) list medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A, and (3) list long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds in Annex A (and referenced as Annex A/C in the research summary). COP-12 also adopted an amendment for UV‑328 in Annex A to add an additional specific exemption. Compliance teams should treat these as new/updated global POP obligations that can trigger downstream national implementation measures (production/use prohibitions, trade controls, exemptions/allowed uses tracking) and supply chain due diligence for affected substances and articles.
BRS Secretariat announces COP-12 (2025) closure and summarizes new Stockholm Convention POP listings (chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, LC‑PFCAs) plus UV‑328 time-bound exemptions
The BRS Secretariat press release closing the 2025 COP meetings (including Stockholm Convention COP-12) summarizes that Parties agreed to list chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs) for elimination under the Stockholm Convention, and notes time-bound exemptions for UV‑328 (as referenced in the COP-12 outcomes summary). Compliance teams should treat this as confirmation of global treaty-level listing decisions that drive national implementation measures (bans/restrictions and exemptions) and supply-chain impacts for products/mixtures/articles containing these chemicals.
Stockholm Convention COP-12 outcomes: chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs added for elimination (Annex A)
Official Stockholm Convention COP-12 outcomes include decisions to list chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds as persistent organic pollutants for elimination (Annex A). This global listing triggers follow-on obligations for Parties to implement prohibitions/restrictions and manage any allowed specific exemptions through domestic/regional implementing measures, affecting global supply chains for chemicals and articles containing these substances.