The Nickel Report

On July 3, 2026, the administration released its “2026 Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.” Historically released twice per year, the unified agenda provides a snapshot of numerous regulatory proposals from across federal agencies, including their expected timeframes for finalization. The US Environmental Protection Agency’s share of the agenda includes multiple proposals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as well as proposals related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). That subset largely comprises proposals that appeared on the most recent agenda (“Spring 2025,” released in September 2025), although most have updated timeframes. While some proposals may be further from becoming final rules, several are expected in the near term. When final, these rules could have significant implications for the regulated community.

In September 2025, federal agencies released their “Spring 2025” Regulatory Agendas that provide an outlook for numerous upcoming regulatory actions on chemicals under the new administration that could have significant implications for the regulated community.