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NASF Report June 2016: EPA—Zicronization is Covered by Metal Finishing ELG

The agency says that wastewater generated by the zirconium oxide process is subject to the Metal Finishing Effluent Limitation Guidelines.

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National Election Dominates NASF Washington Forum

Annual NASF Washington Forum is to get the latest info on important legislative and regulatory matters.

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The National Election Dominates the Discussion at the 2016 NASF Washington Forum

An essential NASF conference to get the latest on important legislative and regulatory matters.

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NASF Report May 2016: The Surface Technology Environmental Resource Center

NASF and its foundation partner with National Center for Manufacturing Science to better coordinate regulatory and ethical guidance for finishers.

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Legal Q&A: Changing Compliance Expectations

How should companies respond to the government’s increased emphasis on compliance?

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John Fletcher Stands Down as Chairman of ASTM D01 Paint Committee

Fletcher ill continue his role as Chairman of D01 Sub-committee D01.23: Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.

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NASF Report February 2016: What’s the Impact of REACH Rules on U.S. Surface Treatment?

The brief summary below the EU’s regulation on REACH became law in June 2007 and created new obligations to manufacture, import or use new and existing chemicals in the EU.

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Cleaning Q&A: Cleaning for ISO 16232

Meeting the requirements of ISO 16232 for the automotive industry.

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The EPA’s Home Court Advantage

Court decision on EPA hex chrome rule is a tad perplexing.

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Court Upholds EPA Hex Chrome Rule

The 2012 EPA rule was challenged by the National Association for Surface Finishing, which sued the EPA.

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