EPA Proposes Exemptions to TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule that would revise the scope of EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) rule requiring a one-time expansive data submission on per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS Reporting Rule). The proposal introduces several exemptions designed to reduce compliance costs and improve implementation. The revisions aim to make the one-time PFAS reporting requirements more practical, particularly for small manufacturers and importers, while preserving EPA’s access to use and exposure information. EPA will accept public comments until December 29, 2025.
OSHA Updates Site-Specific Targeting Program Based on Injury/Illness Rates: What Employers Should Know
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an updated directive to its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program. This program is OSHA’s primary mechanism for scheduling planned inspections at non-construction establishments with 20 or more employees.
