EPA Pulls Plug on Chemical Reporting Rules After Public Pushback
Published Date: 1/9/2026
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Summary
The EPA planned to update hazardous chemical reporting rules to match new 2024 OSHA standards but had to pull back after getting negative feedback. This affects businesses that report chemical inventories, but no changes or costs will happen for now. The EPA will review comments and decide on next steps later, so stay tuned!
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Withdraws EPCRA Reporting Changes
If your business files hazardous chemical inventory reports under EPCRA (40 CFR part 370), planned technical changes to match the 2024 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard will not take effect. The direct final rule published November 17, 2025 (90 FR 51187) is withdrawn effective January 9, 2026, and the EPA will consider comments and any next steps based on the parallel proposed rule.
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