Chlorinated Solvents

US FDA Announces Color Additive Petition To Remove Methylene Chloride, Trichloroethylene, and Ethylene Dichloride From Color Additive Regulations

The US FDA is considering a petition to remove methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, and ethylene dichloride as permitted solvents in specific food, drug, and cosmetic color additives. Although the proposal is based on industry abandonment, a final rule would formalize the restriction of these chlorinated solvents, requiring manufacturers to ensure extraction processes remain compliant with revised ingredient standards.

4 Apr 2026, 10:31govinfo.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes Extending TSCA Compliance Dates for Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC)

The US EPA proposed extending TSCA compliance deadlines for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) for non-federal entities through late 2027. This shift offers industrial operators critical breathing room to implement complex workplace monitoring and exposure control programs while maintaining the broader trajectory of chemical phase-downs.

31 Mar 2026, 19:33federalregister.govUnited States

California State Water Board Approves 1,2,3‑TCP Treatment Plant and Well Reactivation for Chino Hills Water Supply Permit Amendment

California approved a water supply permit amendment for Chino Hills on March 25, 2026, authorizing new 1,2,3-TCP treatment facilities and groundwater well reactivation. This underscores the state's rigorous enforcement of drinking water standards for chlorinated solvents, necessitating continued infrastructure investment for contaminated site remediation.

27 Mar 2026, 07:57ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes TSCA Compliance Date Extensions For Perchloroethylene And Carbon Tetrachloride

The US EPA has proposed extending TSCA compliance deadlines for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) workplace protection requirements for non-federal facilities until mid-to-late 2027. This extension provides a necessary buffer for industry to implement complex monitoring and exposure control programs while the agency prepares broader substantive revisions to these risk management rules.

27 Mar 2026, 07:46epa.govUnited States

Argentina Adopts Decree 128/2026 Expanding Chemical Precursor Controls

Argentina has expanded its chemical precursor control regime by adding 56 substances to the National Register of Chemical Precursors, effective March 4, 2026. Impacted businesses must immediately verify registration and compliance for newly listed industrial solvents and reagents to avoid trade disruptions and legal penalties.

26 Mar 2026, 12:12boletinoficial.gob.arArgentina

Washington Ecology Opens Comment Period on Troy Laundry Cleanup Documents

Washington State has opened a public consultation on the final cleanup and long-term monitoring plans for the contaminated Troy Laundry site in Seattle. This highlights the ongoing liability and remediation costs associated with legacy industrial sites and the transition from active cleanup to long-term institutional controls.

26 Mar 2026, 11:35ecology.wa.govUnited States

Florida DEP Proposes Amendments to Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Rules (Chapter 62-788, F.A.C.)

Florida DEP proposed updates to the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC) rules on March 18, 2026, to align with new state laws and modernize the application process for contaminated site rehabilitation. Businesses managing remediation projects should anticipate stricter documentation standards and revised filing deadlines, while benefiting from an expanded two-year window to claim site completion bonuses.

22 Mar 2026, 13:42flrules.orgUnited States

Wisconsin DNR Updates Vapor Quick Lookup Tables Guidance (RR-0136)

Wisconsin DNR updated its Vapor Quick Lookup Tables (RR-0136) to align with the latest EPA screening levels for 19 volatile organic compounds. Businesses managing contaminated sites must adopt these refined calculation methods to ensure accurate vapor intrusion risk assessments and regulatory compliance.

19 Mar 2026, 19:03widnr.widen.netUnited States

US EPA Proposes Groundwater Cleanup Enhancements at San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund Site

The US EPA has proposed expanding groundwater extraction and treatment infrastructure at the San Fernando Valley Superfund site, with public comments open until April 14, 2026. Businesses with historical or current operations in the area should assess potential liability and cost-recovery risks as the agency intensifies remediation of VOC and chromium plumes.

18 Mar 2026, 16:17epa.govUnited States

EU ECHA Invites Comments On Seven REACH Authorisation Applications Closing 08 April 2026

ECHA has launched public consultations on seven REACH authorisation applications for SVHCs including chromium trioxide and phthalates, closing April 8, 2026. Impacted firms in the aerospace, electronics, and medical sectors should evaluate these applications to ensure continued market access or accelerate transition to safer alternatives.

16 Mar 2026, 16:29echa.europa.euEuropean Union

US ATSDR Releases Interaction Profiles for Chlorinated Solvent and Indoor Air Chemical Mixtures

The US ATSDR has finalized toxicological interaction profiles for chlorinated solvent and indoor air mixtures, establishing new benchmarks for cumulative risk assessment. These profiles provide the technical basis for future federal and state risk evaluations, potentially driving stricter remediation targets and indoor air quality standards.

13 Mar 2026, 08:46atsdr.cdc.govUnited States

Minnesota MPCA Publishes 2025 PFAS Private Well Sampling Report for East Metro Area

Minnesota's 2025 PFAS well sampling report confirms a surge in remediation obligations driven by stricter state and federal drinking water limits. This underscores the rising liability for legacy contamination as regulators retroactively apply lower toxicity thresholds to trigger mandatory cleanup and treatment actions.

12 Mar 2026, 12:45lrl.mn.govUnited States

Virginia DEQ Seeks Comment on Draft Title V Permit Renewal for Middle Peninsula Landfill and Recycling Facility (Reg. No. 40920)

Virginia DEQ has proposed a Title V air permit renewal for the Middle Peninsula Landfill, with a public comment deadline of April 6, 2026. The renewal formalizes emission limits for major pollutants and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), requiring rigorous monitoring and reporting for waste-to-energy and leachate management operations.

12 Mar 2026, 09:48deq.virginia.govUnited States

Tennessee Adopts DCERP Fund Eligibility Policy For Drycleaner Remediation Fund

Tennessee implemented a new eligibility policy for the Drycleaner Environmental Response Program (DCERP) Fund effective January 1, 2026. Operators must ensure strict adherence to registration, solvent logging, and waste management practices to maintain access to state-funded remediation resources and mitigate financial liability.

10 Mar 2026, 16:20tn.govUnited States

China MEE Issues Notice Strengthening Supervision of Ozone-Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons

China has implemented a comprehensive oversight framework for ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), effective March 1, 2026. Companies must navigate stricter quota permits, mandatory digital reporting, and enhanced monitoring for by-products to mitigate compliance risks across the full supply chain.

9 Mar 2026, 19:00mee.gov.cnChina

California DTSC Approves Response Plan for Lead, Arsenic and PCE Cleanup at Fore Foothill and Grove Site

California’s DTSC has finalized a remediation plan for the Fore Foothill and Grove site, targeting lead, arsenic, and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination. The approval enforces soil excavation and vapor mitigation requirements, reflecting the high regulatory bar for environmental clearance and long-term liability management in California real estate development.

3 Mar 2026, 19:42ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

US EPA Approves Missouri SIP and Title V Rule on Emission Reporting, Fees, and 1-Bromopropane

The US EPA has finalized approval of Missouri’s updated air emissions reporting and fee structure, effective March 2026. Impacted facilities must account for revised per-ton emission fees and the classification of 1-bromopropane as a hazardous air pollutant in compliance planning.

3 Mar 2026, 10:08federalregister.govUnited States

Missouri DNR Opens Public Comment On Curia Missouri Inc. Class 3 Hazardous Waste Permit Modification

Missouri DNR is consulting on a Class 3 hazardous waste permit modification for a Curia Missouri pharmaceutical facility through March 2026. The request to remove uncontaminated areas from the permit highlights a strategic move to align regulatory oversight with actual site risk and environmental covenants.

23 Feb 2026, 13:24dnr.mo.govUnited States

California: City of Fowler Files Notice of Exemption for 1,2,3-TCP Treatment at Well 7

The City of Fowler has filed a CEQA Notice of Exemption to fast-track the installation of 1,2,3-TCP water treatment infrastructure at a municipal well site. This move underscores the ongoing operational priority for California municipalities to address legacy chlorinated solvent contamination and maintain compliance with stringent drinking water standards.

23 Feb 2026, 11:46ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

US EPA Extends Postponement of TCE TSCA 6(g) Exemption Conditions to 18 May 2026

The US EPA has extended the postponement of compliance conditions for trichloroethylene (TCE) exemptions under TSCA until May 18, 2026. This delay provides temporary regulatory relief for specialty manufacturers while the underlying risk-management rule undergoes legal challenge and potential administrative revision.

18 Feb 2026, 20:46public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States