Stephen R. Schulte P.E. REM

Solution Curve

Question: I would like a copy of a “solution curve” for zinc.

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EPA Inspections

Question: We are an electroplating job shop and as a large quantity generator of hazardous waste, we recently received a letter from our state EPA that its representative will be inspecting our facility sometime in the next six months.

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Chemfilm Disposal

Question: We are a small generator of hazardous waste and are well within the limits for discharge to the city, and our tanks are about 1,200 gallons.

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Employee Health and Safety

Question: Is decorative chrome exempt from End of Life Vehicle Directives’ restrictions on hexavalent chrome/chromium?

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Employee Health and Safety

Question: Recently, I started as the general manager of a job shop metal finishing plant.

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Electrocoat Addition

Question: We currently have a five-stage zinc phosphate washer and are powder coating various metal parts for original equipment manufacturers.

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Does it Apply to Us?

Question: Steve, thanks for your July column, “New Hazardous Waste Laws,” regarding the new DOT chemical security regulations.

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Read Your Permits Carefully

Recently, we were engaged to assist a new client with the evaluation of their existing wastewater pretreatment system.

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Alkaline Zinc Electroplating

Question: The May 2003 letter from J.K. sounds familiar.

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New Hazardous Waste Laws

Question: My hazardous waste hauler recently informed me that the US Department of Transportation is requiring some type of security plan and training in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Caring for Filter Presses

Question: Steve, I run a job shop that performs metal cleaning, phosphating and painting of metal.

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Zinc Treatment

Question: Your March 2003, article, “Increased Floc,” prompted me to write regarding a similar problem we just started having.

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