Environmental Technology Verification for Metal Finishing

摘要

The U.S. EPA and CTC are cooperating in a program for the metal finishing industry called the "Environmental Technology Verification for Metal Finishing" (ETV-MF) Program. In association with the EPA's Common Sense Initiative for the metal finishing sector, this program is a pilot to develop methods for verifying innovative, commercially ready technologies that are designed to improve industry performance and achieve cost-effective pollution prevention in metal finishing operations. This paper will review the current status of the program, describe how the verification process is conducted and how test plans are developed. Program activities that are guided by a group of industry stakeholders will be explained. Benefits to pollution prevention technology suppliers and metal finishers will be reviewed. Recommendations from stakeholder meetings, status of verification tests, and future plans for the pilot will also be discussed.