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Supreme Court Asked to Bring Clarity to the Murky Scope of Federal Jurisdiction over “Waters of the U.S.”
With all the regulatory changes over the past decade, there is a significant amount of confusion of what constitutes a water of the U.S. that is subject to jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Supreme Court review could provide some much-needed clarity.
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NASF Releases February 2022 Policy Update
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 February.
Read MoreCalifornia Clarifies Rule to Phase Out Hexavalent Chromium Processes
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) appears to be set on a rule phasing out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing processes that could disrupt industry and critical supply chains.
Read MoreIndustry Urges Caution as White House Reviews EPA’s Proposed PFAS Superfund Listing
Stakeholders urge the White House regulatory review office to cautiously review the proposed hazardous substance listing of PFOS and PFOA under CERCLA and to identify the potential negative impacts on Superfund cleanups.
Read MoreSenate Initiates Plans for Bipartisan PFAS Bill, Building on EPA Efforts
Senate Democrats are focusing on a possible bipartisan bill to address PFAS issues.
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Proper Paint Storage and Use
Geoff Raifsnider, senior engineer, Global Finishing Solutions, discusses what you need to know about proper paint storage for your finishing operation.
Read MoreWhat’s Next after Supreme Court Issues Stay of OSHA’s COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine Standard
Even though the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on the implementation of the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing and Face Coverings emergency temporary standard, employers are still obligated to protect employees from COVID-19 hazards in the workplace.
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Virtual Courses on Polymers and Coatings
The Coatings Research Institute at Eastern Michigan University is offering a series of instructional courses that cover the basics of paints and coatings, coating formulations, waterborne coatings, as well as the fundamentals of resins and polymers.
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MicroCare Hires Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Mexico
Manuel Gonzalez will support MicroCare’s distributors and customers in the Eastern Mexico region from Monterrey to Mexico City.
Read MorePPG Expands Powder Coating Business Through Acquisition
Upon completion, PPG’s acquisition of Arsonsisi’s powder coating business will enable PPG to expand its powder coatings offering in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
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