DEA Keeps Chemical Watch: Same Old Reporting Song
Published Date: 9/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The DEA is asking to keep collecting yearly reports from companies that make certain chemicals, with no changes to the current process. This affects manufacturers who must keep sharing info to help keep dangerous chemicals in check. There’s no new cost or deadline changes, just a smooth extension to keep things running.
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Annual DEA Chemical Reporting Continues
If you manufacture chemicals listed by the DEA, you must continue to file the DEA’s annual report each year. The agency is extending the existing information collection without changes, and it says there are no new costs or deadline changes associated with this extension.
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