Manufacturers selling products with intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota face an initial reporting deadline of Sept. 15 under the state’s PFAS pollution prevention law, known as Amara’s Law.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requires manufacturers to report intentionally added PFAS in products sold in the state and pay a fee. Products manufactured before July 1, 2023, are excluded from the reporting requirement.
Subsequent reports are due annually on Feb. 1.
Manufacturers that need additional time may request a one-time, 90-day extension from the MPCA. The extension application package must have been postmarked by Aug. 16 and include a $300 payment. If approved, the extended reporting deadline is Dec. 14.
According to a News and Insights report of RVIA, extension requests must include a signed certification and brief statements explaining why additional time is needed, the steps already taken to comply with the reporting requirements and the plan for completing the reporting by the extended deadline.
The MPCA has indicated that extension requests should be concise and focused and do not require extensive supporting documentation.
The reporting requirements affect manufacturers with products containing intentionally added PFAS that are sold in Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency provides detailed information on PFAS-in-products reporting, including guidance on completing reports and technical support.
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) advised members with questions about PFAS-in-products reporting or extension requests to contact Bill Erny, senior manager of regulatory affairs, at berny@RVIA.org.
The RVIA represents more than 430 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers. According to the association, its members produce 98% of RVs made in the United States and approximately 60% of RVs produced worldwide.
The association has offices in the Washington, D.C., area and Elkhart, Indiana, and works with federal and state lawmakers and regulators on issues affecting the RV industry.
