EPA Moves to Repeal More Flexible Trump-Era Waters of the U.S. Rule after Court Ruling
The ruling continues the legal and regulatory battle over the scope of federal regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act,
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President Biden Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements, OSHA to Initiate New Standard and Enforcement
New OSHA Standards and Enforcements Concerning COVID-19.
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California Efforts Continue to Ban Hexavalent Chromium Plating
California Air Resources Board continues to advance rulemaking to transition hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium alternatives.
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Michigan Considers Pretreatment Limits for PFAS
Michigan PFAS Action: Detroit POTW Considering Pretreatment Limits for PFAS.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for September 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 September.
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NASF 1000 Program Seeks Support
NASF 1000 Program Addresses Regulatory, Legislative and Legal Actions on Behalf of Surface Finishers.
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EPA to Set New PFAS Discharge Limits
EPA to Set New Federal Wastewater Discharge Standards for PFAS in Surface Finishing Operations.
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California Platers Engage Regional Water Boards on PFAS Sampling Order
NASF and California Chapters engage regional water boards on PFAS sampling order.
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EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Announce Plans for Revising Major US Waters Rule
EPA and the Corps plan to revise the Trump-era definition in two steps.
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California Proposes Public Health Goals for PFOS and PFOA
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released proposed Public Health Goals for PFOA and PFOS.
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EPA Process for Designation New Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
EPA’s expanded powers to regulate a wider universe of substances as hazardous air pollutants.
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OSHA Updates COVID Guidance for Non-Healthcare Workplaces
The NASF explains the latest OSHA guidelines regarding COVID.
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Activist Group Identifies Nearly 30,000 “Suspected” Industrial PFAS Dischargers
Environmental Working Group projects that nearly 30,000 industrial sites may be using, making or releasing PFAS.
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Comment Deadline Extended for EPA Proposed Reporting Rule for PFAS Compounds
EPA is extending the comment deadline for its proposed PFAS reporting rule.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for August 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 August.
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The Continuing Battle Over Hex Chrome
The latest in the California regulatory battle over the phase-out of hexavalent chromium use in finishing operations.
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Infrastructure Bill Could Mean Nationwide Wastewater Discharge Limits for PFAS
Recently passed House Infrastructure Bill could set nationwide wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for finishing industry.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for July 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 July.
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Bipartisan PFAS Legislation Introduced in the House
New legislation would require EPA to take a comprehensive approach to addressing PFAS.
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EPA Announces New Electronic Manifest User Fees
EPA announces revised fees for electronic hazardous waste manifests.
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