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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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