Maine Amended Chapter 90 Rule with CUU Determinations Effective October 7, 2025 | Certivo Regulations
Maine Amended Chapter 90 Rule with CUU Determinations Effective October 7, 2025
PFAS MaineMaine Department of Environmental ProtectionMaine, United States
Announced
Oct 7, 2025
Effective
Oct 7, 2025
Implementation
Oct 7, 2025
Description
The amended Chapter 90 rule (Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) became effective October 7, 2025. The rule includes approved Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) determinations for specific product applications. Manufacturers with products covered under approved CUU determinations must submit a PFAS Notification Form and pay the associated fee to continue selling products in Maine affected by the January 1, 2026 sales prohibition.
Sources
- Official Maine DEP PFAS in products page
- Official CUU c90 Board Pckt_July 2025.pdf
Key Findings
Maine Amended Chapter 90 Rule with CUU Determinations Effective October 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT OFSTATE OF MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION JANET T. MILLS MELANIE LOYZIM GOVERNOR COMMISSIONER To: Board of Environmental Protection From: Tom Graham, Policy Specialist Kerri M Farris, Planning and Research Associate Blazka Zgec, Environmental Specialist Date: July 17, 2025 Re: Chapter 90: Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances The Department seeks to initiate rulemaking to amend