National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX). The compliance deadline for existing sources is July 25, 2011.

 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHH). This rule is applicable to a broad range of facilities, including autobody refinishers. The compliance deadline for existing sources is January 9, 2011.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC). On Nov. 5, 2009 EPA promulgated revisions to the December 2008 amendments. Regulated facilities must develop and implement SPCC Plans that establish procedures and equipment requirements to help prevent oil discharges from reaching navigable waters.

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.

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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revised the Halogenated Solvent Cleaning NESHAP in May, 2007. Read more.

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

VOC/HAP Calculators: We've updated our VOC/HAP calculators. You can find out about them by reading Understanding and Using the PCRC Emissions Calculators or you can go directly to the calculators.

Ask the Expert: We are sorry to report that Ron Joseph, our paint expert for many years, passed away in January of 2011. We are maintaining his large archive of questions and answers.

Quick Links to Industry Organizations and Agencies:
-Choose One (scroll down for more links)- American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers' Society Chemical Coaters Association International Electrocoat Association EPA Metal Finishers' Suppliers Association National Association of Metal Finishers National Coil Coating Association National Metal Finishing Resource Center National Paint & Coatings Association Porcelain Enamel Institute Powder Coating Institute RadTech International Society of Vacuum Coaters SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Strategic Goals Program

Does your company need a stormwater permit? Are you aware that the rules are changing? Get all the facts here or go directly to the state-by-state information tool.

Visit our Audit Policy page and find out if a self audit can be in your company's best interest. State laws are considered and there are many links to additional information.

Gateway to State-by-State Resource Locators