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LEED v4/v4.1 Commercial Registration Deadline Extended to June 30, 2027
USGBC extended the LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 commercial registration deadline from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027, providing project teams additional time due to supply chain constraints, financing challenges, and regulatory uncertainty. The certification sunset date was also extended to June 30, 2033. This affects BD+C, ID+C, and O+M rating systems.
European Commission webinar on Digital Product Passport implementation for the batteries industry (27 May 2026)
The European Commission (DG GROW) held an implementation-focused webinar titled “The EU Digital Product Passport: Implications and Practical Guidance for the Batteries Industry.” While not a binding legal act, this official outreach signals near-term implementation focus for battery value chain Digital Product Passport readiness (e.g., data requirements, industry readiness and support for SMEs). Compliance teams in battery-related supply chains can use this as an authoritative indicator of Commission expectations and practical implementation topics to prepare internal data/IT processes and supplier engagement ahead of mandatory battery DPP obligations.
European Commission hosts battery-industry webinar on Digital Product Passport implementation and upcoming data requirements
The European Commission published an official event notice for an industry webinar on the DPP’s implications for the battery value chain. While not a binding legal act, it is an official implementation-support update indicating Commission focus areas (upcoming data requirements, industry readiness, SME support, and Q&A/contact channels). Compliance teams in the battery ecosystem can use this to align internal readiness work and monitor clarifications provided in presentations/Q&A.
On May 26, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a new state law that modifies Minnesota's reporting requirements for products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." The amendment updates Amara’s Law, Minnesota’s landmark legislation designed to phase out nonessential uses of PFAS in consumer and industrial products. What Has Changed? Under the revised law, manufacturers are required to report only those products that: Contain intentionally added PFAS; and Were manufactured after July 1, 2023; and Are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota. Previously, the reporting requirement applied to all products containing intentionally added PFAS, regardless of when they were manufactured. This created significant compliance challenges, particularly for manufacturers managing legacy products and older inventory.
The amendment reduces the reporting burden by excluding products manufactured before July 1, 2023, while preserving the state's broader objective of identifying and regulating PFAS in newer products entering the market. Manufacturers should review their product portfolios and supply chain data to determine which products remain subject to reporting requirements under the revised law. Next Steps Companies selling products in Minnesota should: Identify products containing intentionally added PFAS. Verify product manufacturing dates. Determine which products fall within the revised reporting scope. Engage suppliers to obtain necessary PFAS disclosures and supporting documentation. Prepare for submission ahead of the September 2026 reporting deadline.
USGBC publishes LEED v4/v4.1 transition deadlines: registration closes June 30, 2026 (most systems) and certification sunset June 30, 2032; exceptions extend some registration windows
USGBC’s LEED certification deadlines page consolidates phase-out timelines for LEED v4 and v4.1, including the registration close date (June 30, 2026 for most BD+C/ID+C/O+M systems) and certification sunset (June 30, 2032). The page also notes specific exceptions (e.g., certain LEED v4.1 O+M recertification/interiors registration through June 30, 2027; additional exceptions for campus/master site and volume pathways). Organizations with contractual or policy commitments tied to LEED v4/v4.1 should update internal schedules for project registration and long-range certification planning to avoid missing eligibility windows.
GBCI/USGBC publishes LEED v5 exam transition information including beta exam launch dates and LEED v4 exam registration/testing deadlines
The USGBC Help Center article provides the transition timeline from LEED v4-based credential exams to LEED v5 beta exams, including stated beta launch dates and cutoffs for registering/testing under LEED v4 exams. This affects organizations that require LEED credentials for staff qualification or contractual compliance, and informs training and exam scheduling plans to avoid missing v4 testing windows and to prepare for v5 exam content.
Canada Green Building Council extends LEED v4/4.1 registration/sunset dates for Canada program administration
CAGBC announced updates to LEED v4/v4.1 program timelines for Canada, confirming extended registration closure timing (e.g., LEED v4/4.1 BD+C/ID+C/O+M closing to new registrations on June 30, 2026) and allowing LEED v4.1 recertifications until June 30, 2027. Canada-based project teams and contract/compliance owners relying on specific LEED versions should align registration decisions and internal gating milestones to the updated Canadian program deadlines.
USGBC publishes 2026 LEED certification application submission/payment cutoffs to meet target certification dates (e.g., Greenbuild 2026, year-end 2026)
USGBC’s 2026 planning article provides operational deadlines for when LEED applications must be received and payment cleared to meet target review return dates tied to key milestones (such as certification before Greenbuild 2026 and before the end of 2026). This impacts compliance-by-contract and owner commitments where certification is required by a specific event/date; teams should schedule documentation completion and review submissions to align with USGBC’s published processing timelines.
Chapter 127 amends PFAS reporting scope to post-July 2023 products
The Minnesota Legislature enacted Chapter 127, which amends Minn. Stat. § 116.943, subdivision 2, to limit PFAS product reporting obligations to products manufactured after July 1, 2023. This statutory change codifies the scope limitation that previously existed only in agency guidance, providing legal certainty for manufacturers. The amendment reduces compliance burden by excluding legacy products and older inventory from reporting requirements.
EPA releases draft TSCA risk evaluation materials for HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene and schedules SACC peer review meetings
EPA published draft TSCA risk evaluation materials: draft risk evaluations for HHCB and phthalic anhydride and draft hazard assessments/supporting documents for o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene. EPA also announced Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) peer review meetings (including a preparatory meeting) as part of the TSCA risk evaluation process. Compliance teams should review the drafts, consider submitting comments to the peer review docket, and assess whether conditions of use identified as presenting unreasonable risk could lead to future TSCA §6 risk management requirements if finalized.
Secretariat invites submissions on challenges implementing obligations for mercury-added cosmetics (COP-6 decision MC-6/4)
The Minamata Convention Secretariat (Ref. MC/ES/2026/36) invited Parties and stakeholders to submit information on challenges in implementing obligations regarding mercury-added cosmetics, linked to COP-6 decision MC-6/4. The call explicitly seeks input on implementation and enforcement issues (e.g., manufacture/import/export and compliance challenges) and notes potential support pathways under Articles 14 (capacity-building/technical assistance) and 15 (Implementation and Compliance Committee). Submissions are due by 30 June 2026; the communication also notes additional cutoffs for Party submissions to the Implementation and Compliance Committee (13 July 2026 and 1 December 2026) for consideration at specific committee meetings.
EPA proposes extending compliance dates in TSCA Section 6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC)
EPA announced a proposed rulemaking to extend certain compliance dates in the final TSCA §6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC). EPA stated existing compliance dates remain in effect unless and until revised through rulemaking, but EPA intends to focus compliance/enforcement resources on the new compliance dates that would be established if the proposal is finalized. Compliance teams using or supplying PCE/CTC should track the proposal and be prepared to re-baseline internal Workplace Chemical Protection Program timelines and related operational controls once new dates are finalized.
EPA Finalizes TSCA 8(d) Reporting Deadline Extension to May 2027
EPA announced a final rule on May 22, 2026 extending the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data reporting deadline to May 21, 2027 for all 16 chemicals covered under the rule. Manufacturers (including importers) of these 16 chemicals must report data from unpublished health and safety studies to EPA by the new deadline.
Illinois Sets PFAS Drinking Water Compliance Deadlines
Illinois EPA announced the implementation timeline for PFAS drinking water standards under 35 Illinois Administrative Code Part 620. Community Water Supplies must complete initial monitoring by April 25, 2027; ongoing compliance monitoring begins April 26, 2027; and compliance with Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) begins April 26, 2029. Illinois reaffirmed it will maintain its PFAS drinking water standards regardless of federal EPA changes.
Illinois EPA reaffirms PFAS drinking water standards will remain in effect
Illinois EPA Director James Jennings issued a formal statement confirming that Illinois will maintain its state-specific PFAS drinking water standards despite federal EPA's proposed rollback of four PFAS MCLs. Illinois groundwater standards for HFPO-DA (GenX), PFBS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFOA, and PFOS remain in effect. Community water supplies must still comply with state initial monitoring deadlines (April 25, 2027) and MCL compliance requirements (April 26, 2029).
EPA extends comment period for proposed TSCA Section 5 SNURs on certain chemical substances (26-2)
EPA extended the public comment period for the proposed TSCA Section 5 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) titled “Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-2).” The comment deadline is extended to July 10, 2026. This affects stakeholders planning to submit comments on the proposed SNURs and provides additional time to evaluate potential impacts on manufacturing (including import) or processing of substances subject to TSCA orders and SNUR-based notice requirements (SNUNs) prior to designated significant new uses.
Council-transmitted Committee of the Regions opinion links any SCIP repeal/suspension to readiness of a fully functional, interoperable DPP system
A Council document transmitting a European Committee of the Regions (CoR) opinion warns against repealing or suspending the SCIP database (and related hazardous substance information obligations) unless and until a fully functional and interoperable Digital Product Passport (DPP) system is operational and provides at least the same level of traceability, accessibility, and enforcement capacity across the EU. This is not a binding DPP rule change, but it is an official policy/implementation signal connecting DPP system readiness to potential changes in existing product traceability information systems, relevant for compliance teams planning data-system transitions and continued SCIP support until DPP infrastructure is proven ready.
RMI FAQ: New CMRT releases in April generally do not require re-surveying suppliers for the upcoming filing
RMI guidance clarifies supplier-survey timing when a new CMRT is released in April. Companies generally do not need to re-survey suppliers solely due to an April CMRT release for the upcoming filing cycle. Instead, companies should use the latest CMRT version available when initiating their annual survey and clearly state which CMRT version was used/allowed. This impacts annual CMRT data-collection planning, supplier communications, and documentation practices for SEC Form SD / downstream conflict minerals due diligence programs relying on CMRT submissions.
Illinois EPA confirms state PFAS drinking water standards remain in effect despite federal rollback
Illinois EPA issued an official statement confirming the state will maintain its PFAS drinking water standards despite the Trump Administration's rollback of federal PFAS regulations. Illinois' Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six PFAS compounds (PFOA: 4 ppt, PFOS: 4 ppt, PFHxS: 10 ppt, PFNA: 20 ppt, PFBS: 2,100 ppt, and GenX) remain in effect. The statement confirms Illinois Community Water Supplies must complete initial monitoring by April 25, 2027, begin ongoing compliance monitoring on April 26, 2027, and achieve MCL compliance by April 26, 2029.
Illinois establishes PFAS drinking water MCL compliance timeline
Illinois EPA has established specific compliance timelines for the PFAS drinking water Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) under the amended Part 620 groundwater quality regulations. Community water supplies must complete initial monitoring by April 25, 2027, begin ongoing compliance monitoring on April 26, 2027, and achieve compliance with MCLs by April 26, 2029. The standards cover PFOA (4 ppt), PFOS (4 ppt), PFHxS (10 ppt), PFNA (10 ppt), HFPO-DA/GenX (10 ppt), and PFBS (part of Hazard Index mixture).