Access to the Technical Database is now through NASF or by subscription. Find out more ....

EPA Directive Exempts Popular Cleaning Agent from VOC Status (Jan. 2009). Dimethyl carbonate has solubility and other properties that might make it a replacement for trichloroethylene in solvent cleaning operations.

*Initial Notification required by Oct. 29, 2008:
Final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Plating and Polishing Operations -- NMFRC Fact Sheet

EPA finalized several changes to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Regulations (More ...)

EPA finalizes changes to solid waste definition—changes may increase recycling of F006.

SERDP AND ESTCP Announce Expanded Technical Program and Training Opportunities at Annual Technical Symposium & Workshop

SERDP announces funding opportunity – preproposals are due by January 8, 2009. Read more --Microcsoft Word file.

EPA Finalizes Amendment to the F019 Hazardous Waste Listing

The New England Regional Surface Finishing Conference will be held Nov 7th at the Cape Codder Hotel and Resort in Hyannis, MA.

OSHA has issued an Instruction to provide guidelines and establish uniform inspection and compliance procedures for the Chromium PEL. This new directive sets forth OSHA’s policy and guidance for enforcing the hexavalent chromium workplace exposure standard. More ...

EPA Widens Window on Regulatory Process
EPA is sharing more information about ways the public can get involved in environmental regulation.

Future of Metal Finishing Report
The NMFRC has published a report entitled Future of Metal Finishing. The technology section is based on the results of a survey of experts from job and captive shops and suppliers/consultants. If you have a stake in the surface finishing industry, this report was written for you.

New Information on Stormwater Rules for Metal Finishers.

TSD Facility Directory Launched! Search for and locate hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities using this new tool. Go to the TSD Locator

Will the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards apply to your plating shop? Find out here ...

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On-line Inspection Survival Course for Metal Finishers.
NMFRC is now offering an on-line course delivered entirely over the Internet designed to help your shop survive an EPA or state agency inspection. It contains a wealth of information, including real-life examples from metal finishers who have recently survived their own inspections.

NMFRC has launched a NEW Pollution Prevention & Control Equipment and Consultants directory.
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