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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Reinvigorating the Workforce
Do education and outreach hold the key to solving manufacturing’s workforce problem?
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Saving the Family Glider
How awesome is powder coating? It might just preserve precious family memories.
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