Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTR)

Arizona ADEQ Virtual Workshop on Annual Air Emissions Inventory Reporting — 16 April 2026

Arizona’s environmental regulator is running a virtual workshop on 16 April 2026 to brief Class I air permit holders and CAERS reporters on annual air emissions inventory requirements, data quality expectations, and common reporting errors. Attending or reviewing the materials will help Arizona facilities strengthen emissions reporting quality, avoid filing issues, and align internal processes with ADEQ’s inventory and CAERS compliance expectations.

10 Apr 2026, 13:37azdeq.govUnited States

Australia DCCEEW Publishes 2024–25 National Pollutant Inventory Data

Australia has released the 2024–25 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) dataset, detailing annual emissions and waste transfers for 93 substances across industrial facilities. While no new compliance obligations are introduced, businesses should use this data to benchmark environmental performance and manage reputational risks associated with public pollutant disclosures.

4 Apr 2026, 11:02dcceew.gov.auAustralia

Environment Agency (England) Mandates Version 17.0 Waste Tonnage Return Email Spreadsheet

The Environment Agency has mandated Version 17.0 of the waste tonnage return form for all permitted sites in England, effective April 2026. Operators must update internal reporting workflows immediately to ensure compliance with enhanced validation rules and avoid potential permit breaches.

28 Mar 2026, 20:36gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US EPA Updates EPCRA Frequent Questions Guidance

The US EPA has updated its EPCRA Frequent Questions guidance, consolidating agency interpretations on emergency planning, Tier II reporting, and release notifications. Facilities should review these clarifications to ensure site-level reporting and emergency response protocols align with current agency expectations.

28 Mar 2026, 20:29epa.govUnited States

European Commission Answers EP Question on Processing and Incineration of PFAS-Containing Waste (E-000147/2026)

The European Commission has signaled a tightening of PFAS waste management through enhanced emissions reporting, stricter shipment controls, and potential new extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations. Companies must prepare for increased transparency requirements and the May 2026 digitalization of waste shipment procedures (DIWASS) to mitigate compliance and liability risks across the product lifecycle.

26 Mar 2026, 19:23europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Texas TCEQ Replaces FTPS With 'TCEQ Send' For Emissions Inventory Submissions

Texas TCEQ is transitioning its secure file transfer system to "TCEQ Send," becoming the mandatory platform for large or confidential emissions inventory submissions by April 15, 2026. Operators should coordinate with IT and compliance teams to update firewall settings and internal reporting workflows to prevent submission delays or data security risks.

20 Mar 2026, 16:48send.tceq.texas.govUnited States

Minnesota SF 4578 Proposes Emissions Limits and Monitoring for Municipal Solid Waste Incinerators

Minnesota introduced SF 4578 in March 2026 to mandate stricter emission limits, continuous monitoring for PFAS, and annual throughput caps for municipal waste incinerators. If enacted, waste-to-energy operators face significant capital investment for monitoring technology and operational constraints that could disrupt regional waste management supply chains.

19 Mar 2026, 19:25revisor.mn.govUnited States

EU Industrial Emissions Portal Regulation Sets Reporting For Relevant Raw Materials

Regulation (EU) 2024/1244 mandates annual industrial reporting on pollutant releases and resource use, with a specific list of 'relevant raw materials' due by December 2025. Impacted operators must align data collection systems ahead of the 2027 reporting cycle to meet heightened transparency requirements on material consumption and environmental impact.

18 Mar 2026, 16:18eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

TCEQ To Discontinue Zero Waste Network Website and Move P2 Options to P2Plan.org

TCEQ is decommissioning the Zero Waste Network and P2 Planner portal on March 16, 2026, moving resources to a new P2Plan.org format. Operational teams must secure historical pollution prevention data before the shutdown to ensure continuity in waste reduction reporting and compliance.

18 Mar 2026, 16:15content.govdelivery.comUnited States

Texas TCEQ Sets 31 March 2026 Deadline for 2025 MECT and HECT Annual Reports

Texas facilities must submit 2025 annual reports for MECT and HECT emissions trading programs by March 31, 2026. Timely certification via the STEERS portal is critical to maintain compliance with state air quality mandates and secure emissions allowances.

14 Mar 2026, 14:07content.govdelivery.comUnited States

China Adopts Ecological and Environmental Code, Effective 15 August 2026

China has adopted a landmark Ecological and Environmental Code, consolidating ten major environmental laws into a single framework effective August 15, 2026. This unified statute centralizes chemical risk management and hazardous waste controls, signaling a shift toward more integrated, lifecycle-based enforcement and stricter liability for industrial operations.

14 Mar 2026, 13:45english.www.gov.cnChina

Minnesota HF 4197 Proposes Emissions Limits and Continuous Monitoring for Municipal Solid Waste Incinerators

Minnesota HF 4197 proposes strict emission limits and mandatory continuous monitoring for 21 pollutants, including PFAS and heavy metals, at municipal solid waste incinerators. This bill signals a shift toward real-time public data transparency and tighter operational caps, increasing compliance costs and litigation risks for waste-to-energy facilities.

13 Mar 2026, 17:11revisor.mn.govUnited States

Georgia HB 611 "Forever Chemicals Transparency Act" Stalls in Committee

Georgia's "Forever Chemicals Transparency Act" (HB 611/SB 538) has stalled in committee, missing a key legislative deadline for industrial PFAS disclosure mandates. While immediate compliance action is deferred, the proposal signals a clear legislative intent to shift PFAS monitoring and reporting burdens onto industrial users via local water utilities.

13 Mar 2026, 10:51daltoncitizen.comUnited States

Great Britain: DESNZ Screening Direction DR/2620/0 For Piper B Well Confirms EIA Not Required

The UK government has issued a screening direction for the Piper B field, exempting a new production well from a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) through July 2026. This decision underscores the continued use of the 2020 EIA framework for offshore projects, requiring operators to maintain strict notification, emission reporting, and pollution prevention protocols to retain their regulatory exemption.

12 Mar 2026, 05:49assets.publishing.service.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Netherlands Parliament Seeks Clarification on Cancer Risk and Oversight at Chemelot Site

Dutch MPs are demanding government action over alleged under-reporting of carcinogenic emissions and elevated health risks at the Chemelot industrial complex. This signals intensifying political and regulatory scrutiny of industrial discharge permits, with likely moves toward stricter independent monitoring and enforcement for large-scale chemical operations.

10 Mar 2026, 14:02zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Uzbekistan Cabinet Adopts Incentives for Industrial Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control

Uzbekistan has introduced financial incentives, including debt write-offs and fee refunds, for industrial facilities that install environmental monitoring and pollution control equipment. This shift toward rewarding proactive investment offers a strategic opportunity for high-impact industries to offset compliance costs while modernizing abatement infrastructure.

9 Mar 2026, 19:04lex.uzUzbekistan

US EPA Approves Alaska Regional Haze SIP For Second Implementation Period

The US EPA has approved Alaska’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, making state-level visibility protection requirements federally enforceable effective April 2, 2026. Impacted industrial and fuel-burning sources must ensure compliance with enhanced recordkeeping, emissions reporting, and visibility impact assessments for permit applications.

8 Mar 2026, 15:00federalregister.govUnited States

China MEE Centre Sets 30 April 2026 Deadline For 2025 Annual Activity Reports For Certain New Chemical Registrations

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has set an April 30, 2026, deadline for submitting 2025 annual activity reports for specific new chemical substance registrations. Impacted registrants must ensure accurate reporting of volumes and risk-control measures to maintain compliance and avoid enforcement under China REACH.

6 Mar 2026, 13:14meescc.cnChina

Czechia: CENIA Clarifies ISPOP Waste Reporting Deadline Shift to 2 March 2026

Czechia has confirmed the 2026 ISPOP waste reporting deadline is shifted to March 2, 2026, to accommodate the statutory date falling on a weekend. Impacted businesses should finalize summary waste records immediately to ensure timely submission and mitigate risks of administrative non-compliance.

6 Mar 2026, 12:36cenia.gov.czCzechia

Maryland Introduces HB1621 Requiring PFAS and Hormone Monitoring at Wastewater Treatment Plants

Maryland HB1621 proposes mandatory monitoring and public reporting of PFAS, hormones, and bacteria in wastewater effluent, effective October 2026. Industrial users face increased scrutiny through a new public pollutant database, while non-compliant treatment plants risk exclusion from water quality trading markets.

4 Mar 2026, 17:00mgaleg.maryland.govUnited States