Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products

Summary of the Conference Call of Regulatory Representatives and EPA Development Team for the Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Surface Coating PMACT

May 20, 1997

The following summary presents the major issues associated with the surface coating of the miscellaneous metal parts and products source category as discussed in a conference call with State and local agency representatives. The issues listed below are presented in the order in which they were discussed, and no presumption of the importance of one issue over another was imposed.

Introduction

Bruce Moore, project leader for Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Surface Coating PMACT Development, began the conference call with an identification of the following subgroups which have been established at this time:

heavy truck manufacturers

magnet wire

auto manufacturers

railcar manufacturers

pipe manufacturers

surface coating manufacturers

"truly" miscellaneous parts and products manufacturers

There have not been any subcategories identified as of yet. Mr. Moore also discussed the PMACT Kickoff Meeting which will be held in Room No.1 at the Environmental Research Center in Research Triangle Park, NC on June 18, 1997, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Questions/Comments/Issues - The following topics were addressed by participants during the meeting:

There were questions raised as to the potential of nomination under SOBRFA because of
the impacts to small business. It was suggested that Tom Eagles, an advisor on the	SOBRFA panel, be contacted regarding requirements for candidacy and other questions.

Potential site visit locations were discussed. EPA is pursuing possible visits to heavy
truck manufacturers in Virginia and magnetic wire manufacturing facilities in North	Carolina and Georgia. Participants were asked if they had suggestions for other
industries to be considered.

Announcements for the PMACT Kickoff Meeting scheduled for June 18, 1997 will be
sent within the next week. There will be a call-in opportunity for anyone who is unable	to attend but would like to participate. Further details will be included in the
announcement.

Roll Call - A list of the meeting attendees and their associated organizations is enclosed with this summary. Please review the list of attendees enclosed with this summary and if there are any additions or modifications please notify George Woodall at (919) 941-0333 or via e-mail at gwoodall@rtp.pes.com.