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Minnesota PFAS Reporting Rule Deadline Extended, Significant Compliance Challenges for Industry

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 21 Apr 08:34 PDT
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Minnesota's PFAS reporting rule, established in 2023 under Amara's Law, is widely considered the most stringent in the United States and will create significant compliance challenges for recreational boat builders and marine manufacturers, many of which are small businesses.

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