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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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EPA Moves to Adopt ASTM’s New PFAS Standard for Site Assessments to Limit Liability for Cleanups

EPA taking steps to adopt new ASTM standards for conducting site assessments for PFAS contamination that could help limit cleanup liabilities for property owners.

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Court Certifies Huge Class in Landmark PFAS Suit, Eyes Possible Expansion

New litigation seeking industry-funded, independent, nationwide health studies and testing to determine the health effects of numerous PFAS found in the blood of nearly all Americans for a broad class of plaintiffs.

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California Adds PFOA to List of Carcinogens, Triggering More Prop 65 Requirements for PFAS Compounds

California continues to add PFAS to list of carcinogens and reproductive toxins to trigger additional labeling and warning requirements under Prop 65.

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How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Nadcap Audit

Suppliers within the aerospace industry can easily avoid many of the most common pitfalls of Nadcap audits by properly preparing in advance, explains Ethan Akins, Senior Business Development Manager at the Performance Review Institute, which is responsible for administering the Nadcap Program.

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Episode 17: 2022 Finishing Hall of Fame Inductee Tony Revier

Tony Revier of Uyemura International discusses his experiences in the industry, as well as his insights into what the future might hold for surface finishing. 

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Supreme Court Asked to Bring Clarity to the Murky Scope of Federal Jurisdiction over “Waters of the U.S.”

With all the regulatory changes over the past decade, there is a significant amount of confusion of what constitutes a water of the U.S. that is subject to jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Supreme Court review could provide some much-needed clarity.

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California Clarifies Rule to Phase Out Hexavalent Chromium Processes

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) appears to be set on a rule phasing out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing processes that could disrupt industry and critical supply chains.

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Industry Urges Caution as White House Reviews EPA’s Proposed PFAS Superfund Listing

Stakeholders urge the White House regulatory review office to cautiously review the proposed hazardous substance listing of PFOS and PFOA under CERCLA and to identify the potential negative impacts on Superfund cleanups.

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Senate Initiates Plans for Bipartisan PFAS Bill, Building on EPA Efforts

Senate Democrats are focusing on a possible bipartisan bill to address PFAS issues.

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