PFAS and firefighting foam timeline
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2022
EPA adds five PFAS to the federal toxic release reporting list
EPA corrects its July rule on PFAS release reporting
EPA proposes removing PFAS from a list of approved pesticide ingredients
EPA seeks comment on economic effects of its proposed PFAS reporting rule
EPA removes PFAS chemicals from the approved list of inert pesticide ingredients
2023
EPA proposes federal drinking water standards for PFAS
3M proposes a settlement with public water systems over PFAS
EPA adds another group of PFAS to federal toxic release reporting
Federal safety commission seeks information on PFAS in consumer products
EPA revises PFAS reporting and chemical supplier notification requirements
2024
Court gives final approval to 3M’s public water settlement
EPA issues national drinking water standards for PFAS
EPA issues a correction to the federal PFAS drinking water rule
Court addresses a request to decide issues before trial in PFAS litigation
EPA revises the timetable for PFAS data reporting
EPA addresses additions to the federal PFAS release inventory
Judge establishes a PFAS settlement fund and appoints an administrator
2025
2026
EPA adds further PFAS to release reporting for the 2026 reporting year
EPA changes the start of the PFAS reporting period
EPA proposes withdrawing regulatory determinations for four PFAS
EPA publishes draft guidance on PFOA and PFOS risks in biosolids
PFAS information source check completed
November case counts: talc, firefighting foam and hair relaxers
3M signs agreement covering PFAS personal injury claims