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NASF Sues EPA Over Hex Chromium Rules

Sierra Club also sues the EPA over the same National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants rules for plating industry; NASF's two court actions include a petition for judicial review of the ruling in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and a request for reconsideration of the rule with EPA.

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Electroplating

Mirror Chrome Finish

n the process used to achieve the chrome plate specified in ASTM B456, do you polish the parts before or after the electrodeposited coating?

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Able Electropolishing Awarded ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Chicago company serves domestic and international companies with metal electropolishing, passivating and titanium anodizing services

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Anodizing

U.S. EPA Tightens Chromium Air Standards for Coatings

NASF Highlights Weak Rationale to White House

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regulation

Overcoming Strict Solvent Cleaning Regulations

Aerospace manufacturer tries unique approach to meet agency regulations

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Liquid Coating

EHS Q&A: Waste Treatment for Paint Stripping

Q. We will be using concentrated sulfuric acid to strip e-coatings from reject metal parts ... Unfortunately, our only outlet for discharge of this waste is to a nearby storm drain, and we know that we will need to remove the paint sludge and color and to neutralize the pH before discharge. Can you advise?

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Liquid Coating

EPA Issues Chromium Air Rule, Despite NASF Meeting With White House Officials

The U.S. EPA signed the final chromium electroplating air rule Aug. 15 after it was finally cleared by the White House; the NASF says it might take the matter to court to overturn the rule.

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regulation

Carlyle Group to Buy DuPont Coatings Business for $4.9B

Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group and DuPont announced that they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Carlyle will purchase DuPont Performance Coatings for $4.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2013, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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regulation

Despite NASF Plea, EPA Issues Chromium Air Rule

NASF will be reviewing the rule and supporting documents to determine whether to proceed with a legal challenge.

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energy

Arc Flash PPE Selection

I’ve been hearing a lot about arc flash protection lately, but I’m not sure if it applies to our operation and, if so, what the requirements are for providing personal protective equipment under this standard. I know it has something to do with our electrical power supply and equipment. Can you help clarify?

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