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Commission proposal (COM(2025) 258) would postpone battery due diligence obligations to 18 Aug 2027 and shift guidelines timeline to 26 Jul 2026
The European Commission published a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 to delay the application date for battery supply-chain due diligence obligations (Article 48(1)) from 18 August 2025 to 18 August 2027, and to move the Commission due diligence guidelines timeline (Article 48(5)) from 18 February 2025 to 26 July 2026. If adopted, this would materially change compliance program timelines for in-scope economic operators (e.g., due diligence systems, third‑party verification planning, and supplier data collection for battery raw materials).
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1930 amends EU POPs Regulation as regards Dechlorane Plus (record published; details not extracted)
A Commission delegated regulation identified as Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1930 (dated 15 May 2025) amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 concerning Dechlorane Plus. The provided research text did not include extractable operative details (e.g., thresholds/exemptions), so compliance teams should consult the full legal text to determine specific Annex I requirements and any transition timelines.
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 extend PFOA/PFOS NPDWR compliance timeline to 2031 and reconsider/rescind other PFAS components
EPA announced it will keep the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to extend the compliance date from 2029 to 2031 through a forthcoming rulemaking. EPA also stated it intends to rescind the regulations and reconsider the regulatory determinations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS). EPA indicated it expects to propose the rule in the fall and finalize in Spring 2026. Compliance teams should monitor the upcoming proposal and consider impacts on drinking water compliance planning and regulated PFAS scope.
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 states it will keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs but intends to extend compliance deadlines, add an exemption framework, and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced (and reiterated on its PFAS drinking water rule page) that it will maintain the existing NPDWR maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to pursue rulemaking to extend the PFOA/PFOS compliance deadlines and establish a federal exemption framework. EPA also stated its intent to rescind and reconsider the NPDWR components for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture (PFHxS+PFNA+HFPO-DA+PFBS), citing process considerations under SDWA. Compliance teams supporting public water systems and primacy agencies should monitor for the forthcoming proposed and final rulemaking because it may change compliance timelines and potentially the regulated PFAS set beyond PFOA/PFOS.
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 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.
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 announces it will keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs and intends to extend PFAS NPDWR compliance timeline to 2031 while reconsidering other PFAS components
EPA announced it will keep the existing Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS under the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) and intends to propose extending the compliance date from 2029 to 2031. EPA also signaled it intends to rescind and reconsider the determinations/regulatory approach for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture (PFHxS+PFNA+HFPO‑DA+PFBS). This is an announced upcoming rulemaking direction and timeline shift (not a finalized deadline change yet), relevant to public water systems and affected stakeholders planning for compliance and potential changes to which PFAS are regulated 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 intent to extend PFOA/PFOS NPDWR compliance timeline and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced it will keep the existing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS under the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, while signaling intended rulemaking to extend the compliance deadline (EPA references 2029 and discusses extending to 2031). EPA also states intent to rescind and reconsider determinations/regulatory components for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS). Drinking water compliance programs should monitor forthcoming proposal/final actions that could shift compliance dates and alter the regulated PFAS scope/approach.
EPA press release announces intent to extend PFAS NPDWR compliance timeline for PFOA/PFOS to 2031 and reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced it will keep the existing National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to pursue a rulemaking to extend the PFOA/PFOS compliance date to 2031. EPA also stated it intends to rescind and reconsider the determinations/regulations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (PFHxS/PFNA/HFPO-DA/PFBS). This is an implementation timeline and scope signal (planned rulemaking), not a finalized change in the press release itself; compliance teams at drinking water systems and affected suppliers should track the forthcoming proposal/final action and prepare for potential timeline and scope changes in monitoring/compliance obligations.
EPA announces intent to extend PFOA/PFOS drinking water compliance timeline to 2031 while retaining MCLs; plans to reconsider other PFAS components
EPA announced it will keep the PFAS NPDWR maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but intends to pursue a rulemaking to provide additional time for water systems by extending the compliance deadline to 2031 (EPA also referenced establishing a federal exemption framework). EPA further stated it intends to rescind and reconsider the regulatory determinations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (including PFBS) to ensure Safe Drinking Water Act process considerations are addressed. Drinking water compliance programs should monitor the forthcoming rulemaking and reassess implementation schedules, budgeting, and treatment/monitoring plans if timelines and scope are revised.
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 drinking water MCLs while pursuing rulemaking to extend 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 extend the associated compliance deadline to 2031 through future rulemaking. EPA also signaled its intent to rescind and reconsider the regulatory determinations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBS). Compliance teams for public water systems and regulated entities should monitor forthcoming proposed and final rulemaking for changes to compliance timelines and the scope of PFAS regulated under the NPDWR.
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 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 keep PFOA/PFOS MCLs while pursuing compliance extension and reconsidering/rescinding other PFAS components
EPA press communication states the agency will retain the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS under the PFAS NPDWR, while signaling planned rulemaking to extend the compliance timeline and to reconsider (including possible rescission) other PFAS components of the 2024 drinking water rule. Compliance teams should treat this as a policy/enforcement direction signal that may affect planning for monitoring, treatment deployment, and state primacy actions, while awaiting binding proposed/final rule text.
EPA announces intent to extend PFAS NPDWR compliance timeline to 2031 while keeping PFOA/PFOS MCLs and reconsidering other PFAS components
EPA announced it will maintain the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, but plans to undertake a rulemaking to extend the compliance deadline to 2031 (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 (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBS). This signals a forthcoming change to drinking-water compliance timelines and potentially the scope/structure of PFAS drinking-water requirements, affecting public water systems and entities supporting monitoring/compliance.