Public Workgroup Meeting to Discuss the Amendment of Chrome Plating Airborne Toxics Control Measure (ATCM)

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Technical Working Group Meeting #1 on the the Amendments to the Chrome Plating Airborne Toxics Control Measure

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a virtual Technical Working Group meeting to discuss the amendments for the Airborne Toxics Control Measure for Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Facilities (Chrome Plating ATCM). The Technical Working Group Meeting will provide stakeholders an opportunity to work with CARB staff on the amendments to the Chrome Plating ATCM, to discuss draft rule amendment concepts, and to identify key issues or concerns early in the rule development process. The Technical Working Group meeting will be held virtually at the date and time noted below:

DATE:    September 11, 2020
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CALL-IN #:         (636) 651-3185
TOLL FREE:      (877) 810-9415
PASSCODE:      596414

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Background

CARB staff is beginning the process of amending the Chrome Plating ATCM to address recent findings showing high levels of hexavalent chromium exposure in local communities. CARB staff will be looking for opportunities to further reduce hexavalent chromium emissions and exposure in communities, including evaluating the feasibility of using less toxic trivalent chromium and the role of enclosure systems to improve pollutant capture and control.

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