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Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TDS) Facility Locator Launched by NCMS.2023-03-13

The new tool contains data that were extracted from an EPA database. There are 125 facilities in the database. Additionally, the websites for each of these facilities were located and are now displayed in the search results (allows users to quickly contact a TDS facility). Users can search by state, EPA Region, waste code and facility name. [ full text ]

Identifying Greener Paints and Coatings2023-02-23

There are many types of architectural paints and coatings on the market and this US EPA webpage provides some resources to help you choose a safer and greener option. [ full text ]

Identifying Greener Paints and Coatings2023-02-16

There are many types of architectural paints and coatings on the market and this webpage provides some resources to help you choose a safer and greener option. [ full text ]

Used Lithium-Ion Batteries -- Information for Businesses2023-01-25

Lithium-ion batteries with different chemical compositions can appear nearly identical yet have different properties. In addition, some discarded Li-ion batteries are more likely to have hazardous properties if they contain a significant charge, yet such batteries can appear to the user to be completely discharged. For these reasons, it can be difficult for a generator to identify which of its waste Li-ion batteries are defined as hazardous waste when disposed. Therefore, where there is uncertainty, EPA recommends that businesses consider managing Li-ion batteries under the federal “universal waste” regulations. [ full text ]

EPA Adds N-Propyl Bromide to Hazardous Air Pollutants List2023-01-25

The first new chemical since the Clean Air Act Amendments were passed in 1990 is added to the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). EPA has set a new precedent and is adding a new chemical, n-propyl bromide (also known as 1-bromopropane), to the Clean Air Act's list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), also known as air toxics. This chemical is used as a degreaser and cleaner for metal parts in the surface finishing industry, with specific aviation and aerospace applications. [ full text ]

EPA ‘Reg Nav Tool’ lets body shops see if they qualify for 6H exemption2023-01-15

If you are a collision repairer spraying coatings, you’re by default regulated under the “6H” rule. But you might be eligible for an exemption. A new Environmental Protection Agency tool will help shops easily figure out if they qualify. [ full text ]


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