The Force of Law: Developing Environmental Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is charged with setting appropriate environmental standards; doing so based on credible scientific research, peer review, public review, and independent of the influence of special int..
The Force of Law: Enforcing Environmental Laws
The Environmental Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice works with a host of federal agencies to prosecute environmental crimes.
The Force of Law: Enforcing Environmental Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is charged with ensuring compliance with the provisions and intent of the law, but it is the states that are often on the front lines of enforcement. Local police departments are the f..
The Force of Law: FIFRA and Toxic Substances
Federal pesticide statutes regulated under FIFRA apply to substances that are designed to be toxic. As part of the registration process, EPA requires that all pesticides sold in the United State be accompanied by a label..
The Force of Law: Increasingly Complexity of Environmental Problems
During the 1970s, environmental issues seemed straight-forward. Today, the increased number of chemicals that have been introduced into the environment are producing greater risks, and the complexity of the effects of th..
The Force of Law: Legislating Against an Environmental Pollutant
California State Senator Richard Mountjoy first became alarmed by the effects of MTBE when using newly reformulated gasoline to clean old cars parts. The new gasoline melted his rubber gloves. Assemblywoman Debra Bowen w..
The Force of Law: The Long Arm of Environmental Law
The challenge of maintaining environmental integrity has gone beyond regional and national concerns; it is an international challenge. Consistent environmental policies and enforcement are necessary at an international l..
The Metal Plating and Finishing Industry: Electroplating: An Overview
Chrome plating is known for its bright silver, metallic appearance and is used as a decorative finish for hub caps, door knobs and water faucets. Nickel cadmium and zinc provide a protective finish that is used on build..
The Metal Plating and Finishing Industry: Electroplating: Cleaning and Preparation
Preparation of the metal surface is the first step in the electroplating process. In order for solutions to properly contact the workpiece, that workpiece must be free of any oil or dirt. The choice of cleaning methods..
The Metal Plating and Finishing Industry: Electroplating: Metal Finishes and Application Processes
Once the part has been cleaned, it is ready to receive the electroplating. One way of plating large quantities of small workpieces at the same time is by barrel plating. In this process, large, plastic barrels are fill..