On July 17, 2026, OEHHA issued a notice adding four substances to Proposition 65.

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. EPA solicited public comments on regulations for legacy uses and disposal of asbestos, with a deadline of August 24.

On June 19, 2026, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed House Bill H7734. This bill amends the state's Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024.

On April 20, 2026, the U.S. EPA released the 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal and opened it for public comment.

The published list covers CBI claims expiring between June 22, 2026, and July 31, 2026.

On April 8, 2026, US EPA further postponed the initiation date for PFAS data reporting obligations to January 31, 2027.

On March 19, 2026, the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate published Bill S.4153 - the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026.

What the Year of the Horse can teach businesses about speed, endurance, and discipline in today’s evolving regulatory landscape.

On February 6, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a significant action list outlining measures the agency has taken during the first year of the Trump administration to address the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, contributing to the goal of "Making America Healthy Again."

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule announcing a four-month extension to the compliance deadlines under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS; 29 C.F.R. §1910.1200). This adjustment aims to provide OSHA with the necessary time to complete and formally issue supporting guidance documents, while ensuring that regulated entities have sufficient time for policy interpretation, internal assessment, and adaptation of compliance systems.