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SUR/FIN Session to Focus on PFAS, Chromium Plating and Automotive Supply Chain
Experts from the surface finishing industry, representatives from several automotive OEMs, and government officials will be part of a technical session at SUR/FIN on June 7, 2022 that will focus on the barriers and incentives associated with chromium plating in the automotive supply chain.
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NASF Releases May 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 May.
Read MorePFAS Legislation Introduced That Specifically Targets Surface Finishing
Legislation was recently introduced again in Congress that would require EPA to issue wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for electroplating and metal finishing source categories. Among other impacts, the measure would accelerate the PFAS rulemaking on which NASF is already working with EPA.
Read MorePentagon Halts Incineration of PFAS Containing Materials
The Department of Defense announced that it was temporarily stopping the incineration of PFAS-containing materials until it can issue appropriate disposal guidance.
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Developing Standardized Testing for Trivalent Chromium Thickness: A Progress Report
The industry shift toward trivalent decorative chromium plating and away from hexavalent highlights a need for testing standards. As Chair for ASTM B08.10 Subcommittee on Test Methods for Metallic and Inorganic Coating, Mark Schario is leading the committee’s focus on developing standardized testing for trivalent chrome thickness. This presentation provides information on the initiative, testing methods and variables, initial data on thickness comparison and alloy composition, and summary of input and extended lab testing.
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South Coast AQMD to Hold Working Group Meeting
The meeting provides a brief background on hexavalent chromium, an overview of metal finishing regulations, the initial regulatory focus of PR 1426.1 and background on the rule development process.
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IHEA Offers Combustion, Safety Standards Seminars
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association will offer its Combustion Seminar and Safety Standards and Codes Seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 3-4, 2022.
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Wastewater Compliance and Sustainability
A brief overview of compliance and sustainability considerations for effective wastewater treatment for finishing operations.
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Talking Finishing Regulatory Policy
The National Association for Surface Finishing recently held its Washington Forum – a great event providing insight into policy discussions on the table in D.C.
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NASF Releases March 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 March.
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