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.
EPA’s Office of Water has just announced it will delay its proposed PFAS discharge rule for the finishing industry by several months, from its initial August 2024 target to December 2024.
As NASF has continued to discuss key aspects of the rule with EPA, a coalition of 17 environmental groups that includes Environmental Working Group (EWG), Sierra Club and Natural Resources Defense Council had earlier urged EPA to quickly promulgate new controls for the entire metal finishing industry, not only chrome platers.
NASF most recently provided input to EPA officials on pending industry data collection efforts. The agency’s massive, mandatory survey associated the rule is still expected to be sent out the chromium plating facilities shortly, likely by April 2023. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding this issue, please contact Christian Richter or Jeff Hannapel with NASF at crichter@thepolicygroup.com or jhannapel@thepolicygroup.com.
This update is courtesy of the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF). For more information or to become a member, visit nasf.org.
Related Content
-
How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance
The advantages of boric acid-free nickel plating include allowing manufacturers who utilize nickel plating to keep up the ever-changing regulatory policies and support sustainability efforts.
-
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.
-
Bryan Leiker, MFACA, Discusses CARB Public Hearing Over Calif. Hex Chrome Ban
Bryan Leiker, executive director, Metal Finishing Association of California, offers a recap of a January 27, 2023, public hearing conducted by the California Air Resources Board prior to an impending ruling on a proposed ban of hexavalent chromium use for finishing operations in the state.
