NENASF ANNUAL RCRA AND ENVIRO UPDATE SEMINAR WITH A NEW TWIST
The New England Chapter of the NASF was pleased once again to offer a Seminar for the benefit of its members, and the metal finishing community, featuring annual mandatory RCRA training as well as environmental updates on hot button issues impacting the metal finishers. This year, for the first time, the Seminar was offered free of charge to all New England Chapter members in good standing as an extra membership benefit and a means of thanking loyal members for their support of NASF ideals at both the local and national level. The event took place on May 15, 2024 at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough Massachusetts.
The more than thirty-five attendees first received their mandatory RCRA training by Jorge Bejarano of HRP Associates. This training is a requirement for all personnel who are responsible for hazardous chemicals and waste handling, storing and offering for transportation. Jorge gave a fast paced and thorough presentation covering all aspects of safe and proper hazardous chemical handling.
The second segment of the Seminar was dedicated to Environmental Issues. Three speakers who were present from the Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs, along with one via video link, offered an enlightening look into the newly emerging Environmental Justice initiatives which involve community interaction between industry and residents of communities that are disproportionately impacted by industrial pollutants. This was followed by a presentation by MCTA Executive Director Katherine Robertson who gave insight into the legislative activities on Capitol Hill in Boston with special emphasis on updating TURA activities and potential industry impact. The closing speaker was Brian Morrill, Associate Principal and Vice President of GZA GeoEnvironmental, informing attendees about the latest PFAS regulatory happenings that could have future impact on the Metal Finishing Community.
This well attended event is another way that membership in the NASF, at both the Local and National level, can benefit metal finishers at all levels. Once again, thank you to all NENASF Board Members, NENASF membership as a whole, and talented members of the Metal Finishing Community for offering their time and talent to making beneficial events like this a reality.
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