U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the start of the reporting period for a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(a)(7). The reporting period is moving from April 13, 2026, to 60 days following the effective date of the agency’s forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule. EPA reports that addressing PFAS contamination is an urgent human‑health priority for the agency.

TSCA section 8(a)(7) requires any person that has manufactured (including imported) PFAS in any year between 2011 and 2022 to report information related to chemical identity, uses, volumes made and processed, byproducts, environmental and health effects, worker exposure, and disposal to EPA. In support of the Trump EPA’s efforts to effectively address PFAS, EPA is reviewing the TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting rule to ensure the agency obtains comprehensive, reliable information from manufacturers and importers.

According to the EPA, a finalized start date for this rule gives companies clear direction and accountability. This also allows additional time for EPA to review the thousands of public comments on the November 2025 proposed updates so that the agency can refine the rule. The agency plans to issue a final rule later this year.

EPA’s guidance and reporting tool will help ensure the collected data are complete, accessible, and useful to regulators, communities, and researchers. EPA stated that transparency is essential to help families understand PFAS in their environment and supports informed decisions about health and safety.

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