EPA Proposes New Rule Change on Reporting of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Released Into Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sign is seen on the podium at EPA headquarters in Washington, U.S., on July 11, 2018. Ting Shen/Reuters

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering implementing a new rule that would stop some companies from avoiding reporting on how much “forever chemicals” they release into the environment.

In a statement on Dec. 5, the EPA said the proposed rule would improve reporting on the toxic chemicals known as PFAS, per-, and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).