OMB Approves EPA PFAS TSCA Reporting NPRM

Yesterday the OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) announced that it had approved a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the EPA on “Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Revision to Regulation”. The NPRM was sent to OMB on August 29^th, 2025.

According to the entry for this rulemaking in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda:

“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is considering a proposed rule to amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As promulgated in October 2023, the regulation requires manufacturers (including importers) of PFAS in any year between 2011-2022 to report certain data to EPA related to exposure and environmental and health effects. EPA plans to propose the incorporation of certain exemptions and other modifications to the scope of the reporting rule.”                      

Generally, I do not cover TSCA rulemakings in any detail in this blog, and I do not expect this to be an exception to that rule. I will, at least, mention publication of this rule in the appropriate ‘Short Takes’ post.