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The objective of the Paints and Coatings Resource Center is to deliver regulatory and pollution prevention information, either directly to businesses engaged in painting and coating, or indirectly through the technical assistance community (including state and local agencies, and consultants). You should find this site very useful whether you are a veteran environmental manager searching for the answer to a specific question or a newcomer learning the basics. The PCRC contains many tools and references to assist you with your regulatory issues including VOC/HAP calculators, a Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facility Locator, Ask the Expert, a searchable consultant directory, hot topics, and news features. The PCRC was developed and continues to be maintained by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS). It is one of the most mature of several industry-specific Compliance Assistance Centers (CACs) developed through industry-government partnerships and supported through cooperative agreements with the EPA. The CACs are typically focused on industries that are heavily populated with small businesses that face substantial federal and state regulation. Regulatory and technical questions should be directed to George Cushnie. Feel free to report any website technical issues (e.g. broken links) here.
PCRC launched a new tool for locating Federal Regulations for Solvent use and Surface Coating.Locate all current EPA air regulations and guidelines including National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG). Resources include links to final rules, factsheets, etc. Clean Air Act Guidelines and Standards for Solvent Use and Surface Coating Industry. Locate all current EPA regulations and guidelines including National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG). Resources include final rules and plain language factsheets. Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities-Fact Sheets and Guidance. This fact sheet specifically discusses stormwater discharges from the fabricated metal products manufacturing facilities. Facilities in this group require coverage under an industrial stormwater permit. Summary of Requirements for Very Small Quantity Generators. If you generate no more than 100 kg (220 lbs) of hazardous waste and no more than 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of acute hazardous waste per month, you are a VSQG. As a VSQG, you must comply with three basic waste management requirements. Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses. This EPA handbook provides an overview of the federal hazardous waste regulations and helps businesses understand how best to comply with federal hazardous waste management regulations. The PCRC has developed an Emissions Calculator to help you determine the pounds of VOCs or HAPs in your paint.
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2024-12-10 - Final EPA rules ban all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) under TSCA [
