Proposed Rule Environmental Protection Agency May 20, 2026

Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels

In this proposed rulemaking, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a federal exemption, pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 1416(f) and 1450(a)(1), that will extend the dates...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Published: 2026-05-20.

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