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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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sustainability

Brown and Caldwell Receives Funding for PFAS Incineration Study

Firm partners with utilities and academia to analyze the environmental impacts of forever chemical incineration at wastewater facilities.

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NASF Regulatory Alert: OSHA Sends Emergency COVID Workplace Standard Moves to Final Review

OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for the nation’s workplaces has been sent to the White House for final review. 

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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for April 2021

NASF has released a Policy Update for April summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from recent days.

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