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Activist Group Identifies Nearly 30,000 “Suspected” Industrial PFAS Dischargers

Environmental Working Group projects that nearly 30,000 industrial sites may be using, making or releasing PFAS.

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Comment Deadline Extended for EPA Proposed Reporting Rule for PFAS Compounds

EPA is extending the comment deadline for its proposed PFAS reporting rule.

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EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Announce Plans for Revising Major US Waters Rule

EPA and the Corps plan to revise the Trump-era definition in two steps.

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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for August 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 August.

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The Continuing Battle Over Hex Chrome

The latest in the California regulatory battle over the phase-out of hexavalent chromium use in finishing operations.

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Bipartisan PFAS Legislation Introduced in the House

New legislation would require EPA to  take a comprehensive approach to addressing PFAS. 

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EPA Announces New Electronic Manifest User Fees

EPA announces revised fees for electronic hazardous waste manifests.

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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for July 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 July.

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Infrastructure Bill Could Mean Nationwide Wastewater Discharge Limits for PFAS

Recently passed House Infrastructure Bill could set nationwide wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for finishing industry.

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California Platers Begin Sampling of PFAS Pursuant to Water Board Orders

California facilities begin to implement PFAS sampling order.

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