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EPA proposes rescinding SDWA regulatory determinations and removing NPDWR provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and Hazard Index mixture (incl. PFBS)
EPA released a proposed rule to rescind the Safe Drinking Water Act regulatory determinations and remove associated National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture (PFHxS + PFNA + HFPO‑DA + PFBS). If finalized, this would eliminate the monitoring/compliance obligations tied specifically to these contaminants under the 2024 PFAS drinking water rule, while (per EPA) not affecting PFOA/PFOS provisions. EPA indicates a 60‑day public comment period will run after Federal Register publication and the agency has scheduled a virtual public hearing for July 7, 2026 (registration details on EPA’s page).
EPA proposes federal exemption framework extending PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance deadline from April 26, 2029 to April 26, 2031
EPA proposed a rule (signed May 18, 2026 per EPA materials) to keep the PFOA and PFOS MCLs while creating a federal exemption mechanism that would allow eligible water systems additional time to comply—extending the compliance deadline from April 26, 2029 to April 26, 2031. Compliance teams should evaluate eligibility criteria described by EPA, prepare for the public comment/hearing process, and reassess implementation project timelines and interim mitigation expectations during any exemption period.
EPA proposes federal exemption framework extending PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance deadline to April 26, 2031; hearing scheduled
EPA issued a proposed rule that would retain the PFOA and PFOS drinking water maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) but create a federal exemption framework allowing eligible water systems to request two additional years to comply—extending the compliance date to April 26, 2031 (from April 26, 2029). The proposal provides for a written comment period (stated as 60 days after Federal Register publication) and schedules a virtual public hearing for July 7, 2026 (with pre-registration noted as July 1, 2026 on the EPA materials). Compliance teams at water utilities should evaluate eligibility/criteria implications and adjust PFAS NPDWR implementation schedules and capital planning assumptions pending finalization.
EPA proposes federal exemption framework extending PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance deadline from April 26, 2029 to April 26, 2031
EPA issued a proposed rule to create a federal exemption framework that would allow qualifying public water systems to request additional time to comply with PFOA and PFOS maximum contaminant level (MCL) requirements, extending the compliance deadline from April 26, 2029 to April 26, 2031 for systems that submit a request. Compliance teams supporting water utilities should monitor the proposal because it changes expected implementation timelines and may create new administrative steps/criteria for seeking extensions. EPA indicated a 60-day written comment period after Federal Register publication and scheduled a virtual public hearing for July 7, 2026 (speaker pre-registration deadline July 1, 2026; docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742).
EPA proposes rescinding NPDWR determinations/provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and Hazard Index mixture (incl. PFBS)
EPA issued a proposed rule to rescind Safe Drinking Water Act regulatory determinations and remove associated provisions in the 2024 PFAS NPDWR that are exclusive to PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX chemicals), and the Hazard Index mixture approach (mixtures including these PFAS plus PFBS). If finalized, this would change the scope of federally regulated PFAS drinking-water requirements by removing/altering monitoring/treatment/other NPDWR obligations tied to these specific PFAS/HI components (while leaving PFOA/PFOS requirements outside the scope of this proposal). EPA opened a written public comment process (60-day comment period after Federal Register publication) and scheduled a virtual public hearing for July 7, 2026 (speaker pre-registration deadline July 1, 2026; docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654).
US EPA proposes rescinding parts of the 2024 PFAS NPDWR for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and Hazard Index mixtures (incl. PFBS); hearing set for 7 July 2026
EPA announced a proposed Safe Drinking Water Act rulemaking to rescind regulatory determinations and associated regulatory provisions from the 2024 PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) as they apply to PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and Hazard Index mixtures involving these PFAS plus PFBS. EPA indicated a 60-day written comment period will open following Federal Register publication (via Regulations.gov; Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654) and scheduled a virtual public hearing for July 7, 2026 with pre-registration due July 1, 2026. Compliance teams for water systems and affected stakeholders should track potential scope changes to federal PFAS drinking water standards/requirements and participate in the comment process as appropriate.
EPA proposes rescinding drinking-water regulatory determinations/provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and Hazard Index mixture (incl. PFBS); comment deadline and hearing dates set
EPA issued a proposed rule under the Safe Drinking Water Act to rescind the regulatory determinations and remove related provisions from the 2024 PFAS drinking water regulation for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and the Hazard Index mixture of these PFAS (including PFBS). EPA set a public comment deadline and scheduled a public hearing with preregistration, creating near-term stakeholder action items for water systems, states/primacy agencies, and impacted entities tracking NPDWR scope changes.
EPA proposed federal exemption framework to extend PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance deadline to April 26, 2031
EPA proposed a rule that would create a federal exemption framework allowing eligible public water systems additional time to comply with the PFOA and PFOS maximum contaminant levels (MCLs), extending the compliance deadline to April 26, 2031 for approved systems. This is a significant timeline/implementation change for utilities planning treatment upgrades and capital projects. The proposal is accompanied by EPA supporting materials (pre-publication FR notice and FAQs) and uses a formal rulemaking docket process.
EPA proposes rescinding NPDWR provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and Hazard Index mixtures (incl. PFBS); hearing set for July 7, 2026
EPA issued a proposed rule under the Safe Drinking Water Act to rescind prior regulatory determinations and remove associated NPDWR provisions (including MCLs/MCLGs and related monitoring/treatment/reporting requirements) for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX chemicals), and Hazard Index mixtures of these PFAS plus PFBS. EPA also announced a virtual public hearing scheduled for July 7, 2026 with a pre-registration deadline of July 1, 2026. Compliance teams supporting public water systems and product/utility stakeholders should monitor the docket and proposal closely because it would remove federal drinking-water requirements for these PFAS if finalized and could alter monitoring, treatment, and public notification planning.
EPA proposed rescinding 2024 NPDWR provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and Hazard Index mixtures (incl. PFBS)
EPA issued a proposed rule to rescind the SDWA regulatory determinations and remove associated 2024 PFAS NPDWR provisions covering PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX), and Hazard Index mixtures that include PFBS. The proposal initiates a public comment process (60 days after Federal Register publication per EPA materials) and includes a scheduled virtual public hearing on July 7, 2026 with preregistration by July 1, 2026. Compliance teams at public water systems and supporting consultants should track this rulemaking closely because, if finalized, it would roll back federal drinking-water standard provisions for these PFAS/mixture components, changing monitoring/treatment/planning assumptions under the 2024 NPDWR framework.
EPA proposes rescinding NPDWR provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX) and Hazard Index mixture (incl. PFBS)
EPA issued a proposed rule to rescind SDWA regulatory determinations and remove associated PFAS NPDWR provisions for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA (GenX chemicals), and the Hazard Index mixture (PFHxS+PFNA+HFPO‑DA+PFBS). If finalized, this would remove related drinking-water requirements (e.g., monitoring/compliance obligations) for those constituents under the 2024 PFAS NPDWR while leaving PFOA/PFOS elements unaffected per the proposal description. Compliance teams at public water systems and supporting laboratories should track the proposal and participate in the comment/hearing process because finalization could materially change which PFAS parameters are regulated under the federal NPDWR.
CARB issues updated auction notice for Joint Auction of allowances scheduled May 20, 2026 (update issued May 15, 2026)
CARB published an updated Auction Notice for the California Cap-and-Invest Program and Québec Cap-and-Trade System Joint Auction (#47) scheduled for May 20, 2026. The notice update (issued May 15, 2026) provides current auction logistics and schedule details relevant for approved bidders and compliance entities relying on auctions for allowance acquisition planning.
EPA BABA Resources page updated to announce EPA OFA BABA inbox sunset date (Dec 31, 2026)
EPA updated its BABA Resources page to communicate an administrative/compliance-support change: the EPA Office of the Administrator (OFA) BABA inbox will sunset on Dec. 31, 2026, with inquiries redirected per EPA instructions. This affects how recipients, contractors, and suppliers seek official assistance/interpretations and may require updating internal escalation paths and contact references in compliance procedures and bid/contract templates.
Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) meeting notice signals potential future EAR/CCL revisions; written statements invited
BIS published a Federal Register notice announcing an Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) meeting (including an open session and a closed session). While not an EAR text amendment, the notice is compliance-relevant as it indicates the committee will discuss potential revisions to export control policies and pre-decisional changes to the Commerce Control List/EAR. The notice invites submission of written statements for consideration (by the stated deadline for timely distribution). Compliance teams may wish to monitor outputs from ETTAC activity as an early indicator of possible future CCL/EAR changes affecting emerging technologies.
NHDES updates drinking water compliance timeline for federal PFAS standards
NHDES published updated guidance on drinking water regulations, noting that EPA has indicated the PFOA/PFOS compliance deadline will be extended from April 26, 2029 to April 26, 2031 when the revised federal rule is finalized. NHDES retains authority to adopt compliance deadlines more stringent than EPA's revised rules. New Hampshire's current state MCLs (PFOA: 12 ppt, PFOS: 15 ppt, PFHxS: 18 ppt, PFNA: 11 ppt) remain in effect while federal regulations are being revised.
LEED v5 for Cities Second Public Comment Period Open Through June 16, 2026
USGBC opened the second public comment period for LEED v5 for Cities rating system from May 14, 2026 through June 16, 2026. The draft incorporates revisions from the first public comment period (November 2025 - January 2026). A USGBC account is required to submit comments.
EU DPP Registry Legal Deadline Set for July 19, 2026
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry must be operational by July 19, 2026 under Article 13 of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. The Registry serves as the central indexing service for all Digital Product Passports placed on the EU market, enabling products to be uniquely identified and their corresponding passports to be located. It does not store complete product information but records key registration information and links to passports held by economic operators. Customs authorities will use the Registry to verify imported products have valid DPPs before release for free circulation, and market surveillance authorities will access registered DPPs for compliance enforcement.
JRC publishes DPP content recommendations for textile apparel products under ESPR
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) released a comprehensive study on Digital Product Passport content requirements for textile apparel products under the ESPR framework. The study proposes structured DPP content requirements including product identification, producer identification, and product information requirements. It addresses granularity, access rights, and data governance for textile DPPs, supporting preparatory work for the future textiles delegated act expected in Q3-Q4 2027.
EPA announces $40.5M for New York PFAS drinking water remediation
EPA announced $40,525,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in New York communities. The funding supports testing for PFAS and other emerging contaminants and planning for long-term treatment solutions. This is part of EPA's comprehensive strategy to address PFAS and ensure clean water access for all communities.
Education Department seeks comment on BABAA Waiver Request Form information collection
The Department of Education published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver Request Form information collection. The notice solicits comments on the proposed data collection for waiver requests under BABA domestic sourcing requirements, allowing the public to provide input on the burden estimates and collection methodology.