EPAFinal Rule
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirements to Conform to the 2024 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; Technical Amendments; Withdrawal
EnvironmentLabor & WorkplaceHealthcare
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Summary
This regulation updates how companies must report the chemicals they store and use at their facilities to match new federal safety labeling rules from 2024. The changes help ensure that emergency responders and communities have accurate, consistent information about hazardous chemicals in their area.
Key Points
- 1Companies must update their chemical inventory reports to match the new 2024 OSHA hazard communication standards for how chemicals are classified and labeled
- 2The regulation affects manufacturers, warehouses, and other facilities that store or use hazardous chemicals above certain thresholds
- 3Emergency responders and the public can better understand chemical risks because reporting will use consistent, standardized hazard descriptions
- 4Facilities have a compliance deadline to revise their chemical inventory reports under the new standards
- 5Some outdated reporting requirements are being withdrawn to reduce duplicate paperwork and align federal agencies' chemical safety rules
Impact Assessment
If you are a Manufacturer or facility that stores hazardous chemicals, you must update your chemical inventory reports to match the new 2024 OSHA labeling system so emergency responders and your community have current safety information.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
ManufacturersImporters/ExportersWorkers/LaborersState Governments
Key Dates
Published
January 9, 2026
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 37040 CFR Part 372
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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