The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized reporting and recordkeeping rules for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule requires entities that have manufactured or imported PFAS since January 1, 2011, to electronically report critical data about PFAS uses, production volumes, disposal practices, exposures, and hazards.
Key Requirements
• Mandatory Reporting: Applies to any entity, including small businesses, involved in manufacturing or importing PFAS or PFAS-containing articles since 2011.
• Electronic Submissions: Data must be reported via the Central Data Exchange (CDX) system.
• Submission Period:
o General entities have six months to submit their data once the reporting window opens.
o Small manufacturers importing PFAS articles exclusively have an extended period of 12 months to comply.
Purpose and Impact
This rule helps the EPA better understand PFAS sources and quantities in the U.S., aiding efforts to address potential environmental and public health risks associated with these persistent chemicals.
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