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Rule2026-070622026-04-13

Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)

Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to revise the start of the reporting period for the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (PFAS Reporting Rule). Pursuant to this action, the submission period for the PFAS Reporting Rule will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule on the substantive requirements of the PFAS Reporting Rule, whichever is earlier.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule is effective on April 13, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-04-13

CFR References

Topics

ChemicalsEnvironmental protectionHazardous substancesReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 705 [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0549; FRL-7902.4-02-OCSPP] RIN 2070-AL44 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to revise the start of the reporting period for the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (PFAS Reporting Rule). Pursuant to this action, the submission period for the PFAS Reporting Rule will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final ( printed page 18787) rule on the substantive requirements of the PFAS Reporting Rule, whichever is earlier. DATES: This final rule is effective on April 13, 2026. ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0549, is available online at https://www.regulations.go v. Additional instructions for visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/​dockets . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Carolyn Hammack, Chemical Information, Prioritization, and Toxics Release Inventory Division (7406M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0521; email address: Hammack.Carolyn@epa.gov . For general information contact: The TSCA Assistance Inform

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Full Document

Citation: 91 FR 18786