The MPCA has announced that they are delaying the PFAS reporting due date to September 15, 2026. While it is positive that MPCA is finally acknowledging the challenges using their PRISM reporting system, this delay doesn’t resolve the primary issue being faced by the automotive industry: replacement parts.

The fact is that MPCA is requesting PFAS content information on any product being sold, even those that may have been manufactured years ago before PFAS was tracked and supply chain information may not exist. The question remains: if a manufacturer cannot find PFAS data and submit a report, will the MPCA allow that product to be sold?

This problem will hit lower-income customers driving older vehicles the hardest, as they are more dependent on repairs and are least likely to be able to afford to purchase a new vehicle. MADA, along with the large coalition of manufacturers and retailers will continue to pursue legislation that only requires reporting on products “manufactured on or after” the reporting date.