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Avoid expensive fines by understanding the regulations, your obligations and options.
A new Federal EPA regulation called the EPA Rule 40 CFR Part 63 subpart HHHHHH (EPA 6H Rule) will come into effect in 2011 regarding the use of five heavy metals in spray applied primers and topcoats within the sign industry. Beginning January of 2010, all users of these types of products must register with the EPA, and then by January 2011 regulations regarding them will change. We have provided a variety of resources below for you to view to help you learn more and understand about the rules and regulations regarding the new EPA 6H Rule. |
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| View our Unofficial Online Summary Guide detailing the new EPA 6H Rule regarding the use of spray applied primers and topcoats within the sign industry. Click here to view the online guide! |
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| Download our Matthews Paint EPA 6H Overview Chart for a list of MPC products that contain "target HAPs" as identified and regulated under the NESHAP 6H rule and all other MPC products are "target HAP" free. Click here to download the chart. |
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Download the MPC Resource Guide for the new EPA 6H Rule to see what MPC users are affected and how to find more information about the new rules and regulations. Click here to download the pdf. |
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3.5 VOC Non-Chromate Etch Primer is designed for direct-to-metal surface application for aluminum and steel. This new product contains no heavy metals and meets the new Federal EPA regulations for the use of primers while providing outstanding paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. Download the sales sheet and technical data sheet to learn more about this new product. In addition to the 3.5 VOC Non-Chromate Etch Primer, we currently offer a variety of primers and sealers with no heavy metals while providing excellent paint adhesion. Click on the links below to download the Technical Data Sheets for each product for more information.
• 3.5 VOC Non-Chromate Etch Primer
• 274 908SP White & 274 808SP Black Epoxy Primer
• 6001SP Polyester Primer Surfacer
• 274 685SP U-Prime White Urethane Primer
• 274 228SP E-Prime White 2.8
• 6010SP Flexible Sealer |
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Operations affected by the new EPA 6H Ruling must make initial notification to the EPA by January 11, 2010, be compliant with the ruling by January 10, 2011, and submit notification of compliance to the EPA by March 11, 2011. Click here to download an example of an Initial Notification and Notification of Compliance Status Form. |
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Click on the links below to view the variety of sources for information about the new EPA 6H Rule.
EPA 6H Rule Information
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/arearules.html
State Requirements Information
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/table_state_contacts.doc
http://www.4cleanair.org/contactUsaLevel.asp
Certification Resource Links
http://www.haps6h.com
http://www.signs.org/IndustryNews/ISAPartnerswithGRCPirktoTrainIndustryonEP.aspx |