US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

15 U.S.C. § 8921

Additions to toxics release inventory

(a)

Definition of toxics release inventory

section 11023(c) of title 42In this section, the term “toxics release inventory” means the list of toxic chemicals subject to the requirements of .

(b)

Immediate inclusion

(1)

In general

Subject to subsection (e), beginning January 1 of the calendar year following , the following chemicals shall be deemed to be included in the toxics release inventory:
(A)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (commonly referred to as “PFOA”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 335–67–1).
(B)
The salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph (A) (Chemical Abstracts Service Nos. 3825–26–1, 335–95–5, and 68141–02–6).
(C)
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (commonly referred to as “PFOS”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 1763–23–1).
(D)
The salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph (C) (Chemical Abstracts Service Nos. 2795–39–3, 29457–72–5, 56773–42–3, 29081–56–9, and 70225–14–8).
(E)
A perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances that is—
(i)
section 2607(b)(1) of this title listed as an active chemical substance in the February 2019 update to the inventory under ; and
(ii)
on , subject to the provisions of—
(I)
section 721.9582 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations; or
(II)
section 721.10536 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
(F)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (commonly referred to as “GenX”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 13252–13–6).
(G)
The compound associated with the chemical described in subparagraph (F) identified by Chemical Abstracts Service No. 62037–80–3.
(H)
Perfluorononanoic acid (commonly referred to as “PFNA”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 375–95–1).
(I)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (commonly referred to as “PFHxS”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 355–46–4).
(2)

Threshold for reporting

(A)

In general

section 11023 of title 42Subject to subparagraph (B), the threshold for reporting the chemicals described in paragraph (1) under is 100 pounds.

(B)

Revisions

Not later than 5 years after , the Administrator shall—
(i)
determine whether revision of the threshold under subparagraph (A) is warranted for any chemical described in paragraph (1); and
(ii)
section 11023(f)(2) of title 42 if the Administrator determines a revision to be warranted under clause (i), initiate a revision under .
(c)

Inclusion following assessment

(1)

In general

(A)

Date of inclusion

section 11023 of title 42Subject to subsection (e), notwithstanding , a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances not described in subsection (b)(1) shall be deemed to be included in the toxics release inventory beginning January 1 of the calendar year after any of the following dates:
(i)

Final toxicity value

The date on which the Administrator finalizes a toxicity value for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

(ii)

Significant new use rule

The date on which the Administrator makes a covered determination for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

(iii)

Addition to existing significant new use rule

The date on which the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is added to a list of substances covered by a covered determination.

(iv)

Addition as active chemical substance

The date on which the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances to which a covered determination applies is—
(I)
section 2607(b) of this title added to the list published under paragraph (1) of and designated as an active chemical substance under paragraph (5)(A) of such section; or
(II)
designated as an active chemical substance on such list under paragraph (5)(B) of such section.
(B)

Covered determination

section 2604(a)(2) of this titlesection 2604(a)(3)(C) of this titleFor purposes of this paragraph, a covered determination is a determination made, by rule, under that a use of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is a significant new use (except such a determination made in connection with a determination described in section 2604(a)(3)(B) or ).

(2)

Threshold for reporting

(A)

In general

section 11023 of title 42section 11023 of title 42Subject to subparagraph (B), notwithstanding subsection (f)(1) of , the threshold for reporting under such the substances and classes of substances included in the toxics release inventory under paragraph (1) is 100 pounds.

(B)

Revisions

Not later than 5 years after the date on which a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is included in the toxics release inventory under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall—
(i)
determine whether revision of the threshold under subparagraph (A) is warranted for the substance or class of substances; and
(ii)
section 11023(f)(2) of title 42 if the Administrator determines a revision to be warranted under clause (i), initiate a revision under .
(d)

Inclusion following determination

(1)

In general

section 11023(d)(2) of title 42Not later than 2 years after , the Administrator shall determine whether the substances and classes of substances described in paragraph (2) meet any one of the criteria described in for inclusion in the toxics release inventory.

(2)

Substances described

The substances and classes of substances referred to in paragraph (1) are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and classes of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances not described in subsection (b)(1), including—
(A)
perfluoro[(2-pentafluoroethoxy-ethoxy)acetic acid] ammonium salt (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 908020–52–0);
(B)
2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro 2–(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro)–2–(trifluoromethoxy) propanoyl fluoride (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 2479–75–6);
(C)
2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro 2–(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro)–2–(trifluoromethoxy) propionic acid (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 2479–73–4);
(D)
3H-perfluoro-3-[(3-methoxy-propoxy) propanoic acid] (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 919005–14–4);
(E)
the salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph (D) (Chemical Abstracts Service Nos. 958445–44–8, 1087271–46–2, and NOCAS 892452);
(F)
1-octanesulfonic acid 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8-tridecafluoro-potassium salt (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 59587–38–1);
(G)
perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 375–73–5);
(H)
1–Butanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-potassium salt (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 29420–49–3);
(I)
the component associated with the chemical described in subparagraph (H) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 45187–15–3);
(J)
heptafluorobutyric acid (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 375–22–4);
(K)
perfluorohexanoic acid (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 307–24–4);
(L)
the compound associated with the chemical described in subsection (b)(1)(F) identified by Chemical Abstracts Service No. 2062–98–8;
(M)
perfluoroheptanoic acid (commonly referred to as “PFHpA”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 375–85–9);
(N)
each perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for which a method to measure levels in drinking water has been validated by the Administrator; and
(O)
a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the chemicals described in subparagraphs (A) through (N) that is used to manufacture fluorinated polymers, as determined by the Administrator.
(3)

Addition to toxics release inventory

section 11023(d)(2) of title 42section 11023(d) of title 42Subject to subsection (e), if the Administrator determines under paragraph (1) that a substance or a class of substances described in paragraph (2) meets any one of the criteria described in , the Administrator shall revise the toxics release inventory in accordance with such to include that substance or class of substances not later than 2 years after the date on which the Administrator makes the determination.

(e)

Confidential business information

(1)

In general

section 552 of title 5Prior to including on the toxics release inventory pursuant to subsection (b)(1), (c)(1), or (d)(3) any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances the chemical identity of which is subject to a claim of a person of protection from disclosure under subsection (a) of , pursuant to subsection (b)(4) of that section, the Administrator shall—
(A)
review any such claim of protection from disclosure; and
(B)
section 2613(f) of this title require that person to reassert and substantiate or resubstantiate that claim in accordance with .
(2)

Nondisclosure of protection information

If the Administrator determines that the chemical identity of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances qualifies for protection from disclosure pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall include the substance or class of substances, as applicable, on the toxics release inventory in a manner that does not disclose the protected information.

Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7321133 Stat. 2277 (, , .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

section 7321 of Pub. L. 116–92section 7321 of Pub. L. 116–92section 11023 of Title 42Section is comprised of . Subsec. (f) of amended , The Public Health and Welfare.