California Metal Finishers React to Proposed Hex Chrome Regulations
California Air Resources Board proposes aggressive deadlines for a transition from hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium.
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California Rule to Transition Hexavalent Chromium Processes to Trivalent Chromium
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposes agressive deadlines for transitioning to trivalent chromium.
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EPA to Move Forward on Proposed Rule for N-Propyl Bromide
Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel to discuss EPA’s potential proposed rulemaking for n-propyl bromide (1-Bromopropane) under TSCA §6(a).
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EPA Announces Plan to Update Toxics Release Inventory to Advance Environmental Justice
EPA to take steps under the Toxics release Inventory (TRI) to advance Environmental Justice, improve transparency for environmental information.
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EPA Announces Formation of PFAS Council
The EPA will form a council devoted to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an effort to escalate the Agency’s work on the issue.
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NASF Provides Technical Input to Danish EPA on Nickel Coatings
The NASF has provided information on nickel-free coatings and the use of nickel in coatings for a project for the Danish EPA.
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OSHA Sends COVID Emergency Temporary Workplace Standard (ETS) to White House for Final Review
OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) has been submitted to the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for May 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 May.
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Brown and Caldwell Receives Funding for PFAS Incineration Study
Firm partners with utilities and academia to analyze the environmental impacts of forever chemical incineration at wastewater facilities.
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NASF Regulatory Alert: OSHA Sends Emergency COVID Workplace Standard Moves to Final Review
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for the nation’s workplaces has been sent to the White House for final review.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for April 2021
NASF has released a Policy Update for April summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from recent days.
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MicroCare Builds its Team with Two New Hires
MicroCare adds global regulatory manager and senior sourcing analyst.
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GFS Attains ISO Certification
Global Finishing Solutions announced it has passed the ISO 9001:2015 certification audit, ensuring compliance with ISO requirements.
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NASF Regulatory Alert: OSHA Launches COVID-19 National Emphasis Program
OSHA launched a new National Emphasis Program to protect high-risk workers from COVID-19 hazards. The program prioritizes employers that retaliate against workers who complain about unsafe or unhealthful conditions.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for March 2021
NASF has released a Policy Update for March summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from recent days.
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Throughput Consulting Hires Cyber Security Officer
Throughput Consulting has hired Joe Coleman as its new cyber security officer to help customers achieve compliance with NIST 800-171, CMMC and DFARS.
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Exair VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun Uses Variable Force
Exair’s VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun with a Nano Super Air Nozzle uses a variable flow trigger to provide various levels of focused force for users’ application needs.
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EPA Authorizes Virucidal Registration for Copper Alloys
The U.S. EPA has confirmed the virucidal effect of certain copper alloys after examining data from the Copper Development Association, allowing the association to recommend copper alloys against COVID-19.
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NASF OSHA Alert: OSHA Proposed Update to Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend and update the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard.
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NASF Regulatory Alert February 2021
OSHA Takes First Step to Strengthen Federal COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines in 2021.
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