Overview of TSCA’s New PFAS Requirements Quick Reference Guide: Important Dates and Resources For most covered entities: The EPA submission period begins on November 12, 2024, and closes on May 8, 2025 Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a)(7)- Published October 11, 2023 Central Data Exchange (EPA’s electronic reporting site) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory Instructions for Reporting PFAS Under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) (EPA) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Read Article How the Pros Manage Manufacturing for Multi-Board Projects See how pro design teams manage their multi-board PCB manufacturing projects. Keep track of your data with enterprise-level management tools. Read Article Newly Updated US Export Rules to China Target AI Chips Amidst an escalating tech rivalry between the United States and China, the semiconductor industry finds itself in the middle of the confrontation. 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