Chemical Industry Seeks Extended Comment Period On PFAS TRI Rule

The chemical industry is asking EPA to extend by 45 days the comment period for its proposed rule to significantly increase the number of PFAS required to be reported under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), contending it needs more time to review potential major changes to the program and explore engaging downstream stakeholders. The American Chemistry Council (ACC), which represents the chemical manufacturing sector, in an Oct. 14 comment to EPA asks for a 45-day extension to the agency’s 60-day...