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Federal Register · May 13, 2025
The title they went with Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Change to Submission Period Noisy translates that to

US environmental regulators delay PFAS reporting, citing their own unpreparedness

What happened
US environmental regulators have pushed back the deadline for companies to report data on PFAS chemicals. This means companies now have an extra year to gather and submit information about their use of these "forever chemicals."
Why it matters
Companies that make or import PFAS chemicals were supposed to start reporting detailed data next year. This data would show where these chemicals are, how people are exposed, and their health effects. The delay means regulators will not get this information as quickly, slowing down efforts to understand and manage PFAS risks.
The signal
Watch for the US environmental regulators to announce a new public comment period on the PFAS reporting rule, which could lead to further changes before the new deadline.
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