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Episode 17: 2022 Finishing Hall of Fame Inductee Tony Revier
Tony Revier of Uyemura International discusses his experiences in the industry, as well as his insights into what the future might hold for surface finishing.
ListenSupreme 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.
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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CCAI Announces Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar
Chemical Coaters Association International’s Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar will take place April 5 & 6, 2022 in Elgin, Ill.
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Tips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures
Selecting new blasting equipment? Lane Barnholtz of Clemco Industries, manufacturer of air-powered abrasive blasting equipment, offers insights for choosing the correct equipment for your needs.
Read MoreEPA Adds N-Propyl Bromide to Hazardous Air Pollutants List
The first new chemical since the Clean Air Act Amendments were passed in 1990 is added to the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
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