NASF Releases January 2023 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of January.
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EPA Pushes Back Timeline for Developing PFAS Effluent Limits
The proposed new metal finishing standards to address PFAS is now being pushed back from August 2024 to December 2024. NASF is discussing with EPA staff the agency’s pending survey of the industry, which will likely be sent to finishing companies by April 2023.
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EPA Releases Plan for New Health Risk Assessment for Cobalt
EPA released its draft plan for IRIS cancer assessment for inhalation of cobalt that takes a “no safe-level” approach inconsistent with the consensus from other available studies.
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California Public Hearing to Decide Fate of Hex Chrome Plating and Anodizing
Metal Finishing Association of California urges all members of the metal finishing community to submit comments prior to the hearing.
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NASF Releases December 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of December.
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Weiler Abrasives Expands SPOT Safety Training Program
Trainees learn safe, effective use of abrasives and brushes, and ways to identify hazards.
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Episode 27: 2022 — The Year in Review
On the Line looks back at the podcast’s best finishing industry episodes of 2022.
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California Looks to Finalize Rule Phasing Out Hexavalent Chromium Plating Processes
California will hold a public hearing January 27, 2023 on its new state rule to phase out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing.
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EPA Releases New Human Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium
EPA has issued its draft IRIS human health assessment of hexavalent chromium. The draft assessment will undergo closer review next year.
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EPA Issues Guidance for Reducing PFAS in Water Discharge Permits
EPA has issued guidance to states and POTWs on how it can use existing permit authorities to reduce PFAS in water discharges.
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An Interview With Bryan Leiker, Metal Finishers Association of California
Bryan Leiker, executive director for the Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA), offers an update on actions to counter a proposed ban on hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing operations in the state.
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On the Line: The Year in Review
As 2022 comes to a close, Products Finishing’s On the Line column offers a look back at insights gleaned from industry interviews over the past year and what may be on the horizon for 2023.
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Bonus Podcast: California Metal Finishers Push Back on Hex Chrome Ban
Products Finishing talks with Bryan Leiker, executive director for the Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA), to get an update on the latest moves to ban hexavalent chromium use for plating and anodizing operations in the state.
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EPA Proposes Information Collection Request for Surface Finishing PFAS Water Discharge Rule
NASF releases regulatory alert on EPA information collection request for PFAS wastewater discharge rule.
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Solvay Emulsifier Boosts Coatings, Adhesives Performance
Reactsurf 2490 from Solvay is an emulsifier said to boost coatings and adhesives performance, delivering functional and aesthetic benefits and promoting compliance with regulatory restrictions.
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NASF Releases November 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of November.
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EPA Releases Milestone Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in recent days the release of its long-anticipated human health assessment for hexavalent chromium. The assessment is expected to drive tighter requirements and pressure for new restrictions, and the industry has major concerns with the agency’s science in early reviews of the draft. NASF plans to submit comments during the 60-day comment period, which ends on December 19, 2022.
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EPA Creates New Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office
EPA formally announced the creation of its new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The office is expected to have 200 EPA employees and could have a significant impact on facility permits.
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XRF Service Provider Earns ISO 17034 Accreditation
Eastern Applied Research accreditations have recently expanded with the inclusion of coverage for ISO 17034.
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EPA Draft Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium Available for Public Comment
The EPA has released a draft of its IRIS Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium. The report is available for review and public comment until Dec. 19, 2022.
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