Episode 13: On the Line — The Year In Review
In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing takes a look back at the most pertinent stories covered by the podcast in 2021.
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EPA to List PFAS as RCRA Hazardous Constituents and Trigger Broader Corrective Action Authority
EPA announces that it intends to list four PFAS as hazardous constituents under RCRA and expand corrective action authority to cleanup releases of PFAS and other emerging contaminants.
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EPA Releases Draft Health-Based Levels for PFAS in Drinking Water
EPA releases stringent health-based levels to serve as guidance for setting drinking water standard for PFOS and PFOA.
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EPA Scraps “Waters of the US” Rule and Intends to Propose Refined Definition
EPA signed a proposed rule to scrap the Trump-era WOTUS rule and replace it with pre-2015 regulations until it can develop a new revised WOTUS rule.
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New Map Released of Toxic Hotspots from Industrial Air Emissions
ProPublica releases analysis of five years of modeled EPA data identifiying more than 1,000 toxic hot spots across the country.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for December 2021
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of December.
#pollution control #nasf #regulation
Be Prepared: Managing Environmental Inspections
Is your shop ready for an environmental inspection? Preparation and documentation can help minimize your facility’s risk of noncompliance.
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In Service of an Industry
Lessons from the stewards of surface finishing.
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OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing, and Face Coverings Emergency Rule
The Biden Administration recently called on all employers to ensure that as many workers are vaccinated as quickly as possible.
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Nickel and Zinc Added to the 2021 Draft U.S. Critical Minerals List
Critical Minerals – the proposed addition of nickel and zinc to the 2021 U.S. Critical Minerals List.
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EPA Releases PFAS Strategic Roadmap
EPA’s ambitious and wide-ranging new PFAS Strategic Roadmap for regulation.
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Congress Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The new bill contains $550 billion allotted for traditional or physical infrastructure.
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OSHA Awaits Final COVID Vaccine Rule Review from White House
COVID Emergency Temporary Standard May Be Extended Beyond Healthcare.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for November 2021
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of November.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for October 2021
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of October.
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NASF/DOD Workshop on Chromium Plating at SURFIN
NASF schedules DoD Workshop on Hexavalent Chromium: Emerging California Restrictions & Implications for the U.S. Defense Supply Chain.
#regulation #surfin
NASF Submits Comments on PFAS Reporting Requirements
Summary of NASF comment in response to recently proposed PFAS reporting rule.
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COVID Emergency Temporary Standard May Be Extended Beyond Healthcare
A look at questions regarding the scope and implementation of the COVID ETS.
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EPA Expands Chemical Regulatory Authority Under TSCA
Finished articles containing chemicals that EPA is evaluating for risk will now be subject to regulation under TSCA.
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Liquid Chrome Vs. Chromic Acid Flake
Contemplating how to continue offering chromic acid services in an increasingly stringent regulatory world? Liquid chrome products may be the solution you’re looking for.
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