Compliance Assistance

Applicability Determination Index. A web-based database that contains memoranda issued by EPA on applicability and compliance issues associated with air pollution regulations (e.g., Maximum Achievable Control Technology).

REACH — Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances is a European Community Regulation (EC 1907/2006) that became effective on June 1, 2007.  It replaces a number of fragmented European directives and regulations within a single system. 

OSHA Hexavalent Chromium PEL is Finalized. Find out the details at the NMFRC Cr PEL page.

NMFRC Audit Policy Page. NMFRC has prepared a resource which examines EPA's Self-Audit Policy. It also details the relationship of Federal and state rules and links to additional information from around the Web.

TRI Reporting. An explanation of the TRI responsibilities for the metal finisher.

Lead and TRI Reporting. A guidance document for determining the applicability of TRI reporting and links to reporting resources.

Stormwater Rules. A guide for metal finishers for meeting Phase II stormwater regulations.

EPA Regulatory Determinations—Recent and historical listing of over 100 metal-finishing-specific EPA determinations and over 2,000 RCRA determinations. The determinations can now be searched with a convenient keyword search engine.

Regulatory Updates. Regulatory updates compiled from IPC's EHS Update, NASF Govt. Relations, and other sources.

Plain Language Guides to Regulations.

• Air & Wastewater Guides
• Paint and Coatings Plain Language Guide
• Printed Wiring Board Plain Language Guide

State Regulations Locator—A state-by-state hyperlinked list of State Environmental Agencies.

List of Clean Air Act Small Business Ombudsmen and Technical Assistance Directors—Includes names and telephone numbers.

Regulations—Full text and summaries of federal regulations.

On-line Inspection Survival Course for Metal Finishers. An on-line course developed by NMFRC.