,On April 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to revise the start date of the reporting period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The new measure delays the submission period, establishing that reporting will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule addressing substantive revisions to the PFAS reporting requirements, whichever occurs earlier. The rule maintains the existing six-month reporting period, with an extended 12-month period for certain small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers. This revision provides additional time for the EPA to review extensive public comments, finalize updates to reporting requirements, and ensure readiness of reporting tools and guidance. It also aims to give regulated entities sufficient time to prepare for compliance and align their reporting processes with any forthcoming regulatory changes. The rule does not introduce new reporting obligations but modifies the timeline to reduce compliance burden and improve data quality for PFAS reporting under TSCA.
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