EPA released draft risk evaluation documents for HHCB (fragrance ingredient), phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB), and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB). The agency is convening a peer review meeting of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) and soliciting public comments. HHCB draft finding shows no unreasonable risk across 22 conditions of use; phthalic anhydride shows unreasonable risk to workers in 36 conditions and consumers in 2 conditions from dermal/inhalation exposure.
EPA released draft TSCA risk evaluation and hazard assessment materials for four chemicals (HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene) and announced the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) peer review process, which includes opportunities for public input. While drafts are not binding final determinations, they can materially influence final risk evaluations and potential downstream TSCA §6 risk management actions; compliance teams should review draft findings relevant to their uses and consider participating in the peer review/comment process.
EPA announced/finalized a change to the start of the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting submission period. The prior start date of April 13, 2026 is replaced with a trigger tied to a forthcoming final rule revising the PFAS §8(a)(7) rule: the submission period will begin 60 days following the effective date of that forthcoming final rule, with a backstop start date of January 31, 2027 (whichever is earlier). Compliance teams responsible for TSCA PFAS reporting (entities that manufactured, including imported, PFAS during 2011–2022) should adjust project timelines to the new trigger while continuing data gathering because the underlying reporting obligation remains.
EPA announced/finalized a change to the start of the submission period for the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting rule. The update moves the start of the reporting period from April 13, 2026 to 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the TSCA PFAS reporting rule (scope revisions). This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during 2011–2022 and changes internal compliance project timelines (data collection, supplier outreach, and submission readiness).
EPA finalized a change to the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting timeline: the start of the submission period is no longer a fixed April 13, 2026 date. Instead, the reporting window will begin 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising the PFAS reporting regulation, with a backstop start date of January 31, 2027 (whichever is earlier, as described in the signed pre-publication final rule). This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the 2011–2022 lookback period (including certain article importers), requiring compliance teams to re-baseline project plans for data collection, supplier outreach, and internal system readiness against the new trigger-based start date.
EPA finalized a change to the start of the submission period for the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (40 CFR Part 705). Instead of a fixed start date, the submission period will begin 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule that revises the substantive requirements, or on January 31, 2027, whichever is earlier. This directly affects compliance planning, internal calendars, and resourcing for entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered period.
EPA finalized an update to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting rule changing when the submission period starts. Instead of beginning April 13, 2026, the start is moved to a date tied to a forthcoming final rule revising the PFAS reporting regulation (start is triggered 60 days after that revision’s effective date). This affects compliance planning for entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during 2011–2022, including preparation of data systems, supplier outreach, and internal record collection timelines.
EPA’s TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting program page reiterates the one-time reporting submission window for most entities (Apr 13, 2026 through Oct 13, 2026) and the extended deadline for certain small manufacturers reporting solely as PFAS article importers (until Apr 13, 2027). Compliance teams should use the posted window to finalize internal data collection for PFAS manufactured/imported during the rule’s covered period, confirm eligibility for any extended deadline category, and ensure recordkeeping processes align with EPA’s stated requirements.
EPA published documentation describing common assumptions (including default values) used in assessing new chemicals under TSCA, intended to increase transparency and improve the efficiency of the new chemicals review process. For PMN/SNUN submitters, this is actionable for aligning submissions with EPA’s stated assumptions to reduce follow-up information requests and better anticipate EPA’s exposure and hazard assessment approaches.
EPA proposed to extend the reporting deadline by one year to May 21, 2027 for the one-time TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule submissions. If finalized, manufacturers (including importers) and processors subject to the rule would have additional time to compile and submit required unpublished health and safety studies and related information to EPA, affecting internal data-collection, legal review, and submission timelines.
The EPA has extended the submission deadline for the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting rule from May 22, 2026 to May 21, 2027. This extension applies to manufacturers (including importers) of the 16 chemical substances specified in 40 CFR 716.120. The extension provides additional time for businesses to prepare submissions while EPA considers revisions to the underlying rule.
EPA proposed to extend the reporting deadline for the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting rule covering 16 chemical substances. Compliance teams responsible for submitting unpublished health and safety studies and related information under TSCA 8(d) should review the proposed extension and adjust internal data-collection and submission timelines accordingly.
EPA announced a proposal to extend certain compliance dates in the final TSCA Section 6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) to improve practical implementation (including Workplace Chemical Protection Program-related timelines). Until any amendments are finalized, currently-effective compliance dates remain in effect. EPA is seeking public comment via docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-0992 on Regulations.gov.
Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have released discussion drafts proposing to reauthorize TSCA fees (which expire September 30, 2026) and revise the 2016 Lautenberg amendments as they approach their ten-year mark. The proposals would affect fee structures for chemical manufacturers and processors under TSCA sections 4, 5, and 6 activities. Stakeholders should monitor legislative developments as reauthorization will impact compliance costs and potentially program procedures.
EPA announced a proposal to extend certain compliance dates in the final TSCA §6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC), stating it is working on revisions intended to make the rules more practical and implementable. Until EPA completes rulemaking, existing compliance dates remain in effect. Compliance teams should monitor the Federal Register publication and the associated comment process once opened.
EPA released a proposal to extend certain compliance dates in the final TSCA Section 6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) while EPA works on further rule revisions. EPA states it is not revisiting the underlying TSCA unreasonable risk determinations and that protections are not being weakened. EPA indicates a 30-day public comment period will run upon Federal Register publication and points stakeholders to the rulemaking docket via Regulations.gov, which compliance teams should monitor for the Federal Register notice, specific extended dates, and applicability details.
EPA proposes extending certain compliance dates in the final risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under TSCA. The extensions would align non-federal entity compliance dates with federal agency deadlines. EPA states the proposed timeline adjustment does not weaken existing protections and current deadlines remain effective until modified through rulemaking. EPA intends to publish proposed rules revising these rules in summer 2026.
EPA issued a proposal to extend certain compliance dates in the final TSCA Section 6 risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) while EPA works to revise the rules. EPA indicates comments will be accepted upon publication of the Federal Register notice (docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-0992). Compliance teams subject to these TSCA Section 6 requirements should track the rulemaking because existing deadlines remain in effect until modified and future compliance dates may shift.
EPA proposes extending certain Workplace Chemical Protection Program compliance dates for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) TSCA rules. The extension aligns non-federal entity compliance dates with federal agency deadlines. The proposed timeline adjustment does not weaken existing protections or change the ultimate level of protection required. EPA intends to publish proposed rules amending various aspects in summer 2026.
EPA issued an interim final rule under TSCA section 6 risk management for trichloroethylene (TCE) that extends certain compliance dates. The update affects specific TCE prohibitions (including a use as a processing aid in nuclear fuel manufacturing) and extends a prohibition related to disposal of TCE to wastewater, and also adjusts the downstream notification timeline (e.g., allowing a set period after publication of the final rule for notification changes). Compliance teams using or disposing of TCE in these affected scenarios should reassess internal phase-out plans, wastewater/disposal controls, supplier/customer notifications, and any related contract and SDS/labeling workflows to align with the extended timelines and any interim final rule conditions.