Saturday, March 7, 2009

Newest Rule affecting Plating Facilities


**New Federal Rules Affecting Plating and Polishing Facilities**
The Environmental Protection Agency published new regulations on July 1, 2008, that impact plating and polishing facilities. The rule was issued to reduce vapors from facilities that contain cadmium, chromium, manganese, nickel, lead, and other harmful chemicals. It does NOT affect facilities that are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart N National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

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