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EPA/OW RIN: 2040-AG24 Publication ID: Spring 2023 
Title: Revisions to the Metal Finishing Effluent Guidelines to Address PFAS Discharges in Chromium Electroplating Wastewater 
Abstract:

Under this action, EPA is revising the Metal Finishing Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) at 40 CFR part 433 to address discharges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater from chromium electroplating facilities. This action is a commitment in the Agency PFAS Strategic Roadmap released in 2021 and is also referenced in the ELG Program Plan.

 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 433   
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1361 33 U.S.C. 1318 33 U.S.C. 1317 33 U.S.C. 1316 33 U.S.C. 1311 33 U.S.C. 1314   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2024 
Final Rule  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Phillip Flanders
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-8323
Fax:202 566-1053
Email: flanders.phillip@epa.gov