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PFAS Regulatory Alert: EPA Rolls Back RCRA Proposed Rule on “Hazardous Waste” but Does Not Disturb Proposed RCRA Rule on PFAS - Crowell & Moring LLP

Detected August 4, 2026 · in Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA)

EPA withdraws a proposed RCRA rule that would have classified certain PFAS as hazardous waste, but leaves another proposed RCRA rule on PFAS intact.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on August 4, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and EHS consultants managing PFAS-containing materials. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The EPA has rolled back a proposed RCRA rule that would have listed certain PFAS as hazardous waste, but a separate proposed RCRA rule on PFAS remains in place.

Who it affects

Manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and EHS consultants managing PFAS-containing materials.

What you must do

Monitor the status of the remaining proposed RCRA rule on PFAS and assess potential future compliance obligations.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggJBVV95cUxNTXlGNEloRnB4NHA0R3VmYzhYV3BkY2tSUGZXSWUwX2JoZDFBc1U5THJLamt1QlF2aUVReE5ScGxaN1R1TGEycENYSE9LSGlmWFQ3VlFKOTFCMjlPRzhjdVpwdjZQaG82Ung1VUQzQ0tFZW5pbzNaTUdueXJlV0ZZYkxMTU91YmxuYWhzVlZoQmxkd3NGQ0R2ZnlNZEJINGZ0aHBHcWlWbU9uTTF6RDBpbXpzdi1RQ2lfeVNqeUlDdHMzRkVROVhfLV9JTkFHSXRhUm1CejNZakNUai1qUzhFQThpMlk3XzFGOXJJTEZldlQtNTVRYVMteGlQbXNmeU82dEE?oc=5

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