Applicability

Applicability. (1) The provisions of this chapter are applicable to dischargers performing any of the operations outlined in s. NR 260.02 (1) which include: electroplating of common metals, electroplating of precious metals, anodizing, coatings (chromating, phosphating and coloring), chemical etching and milling, electroless plating and printed circuit board manufacturing. When any of the above operations are present the provisions also apply to discharges from the following process operations: (2) The provisions of this chapter are not applicable to the following: (a) Operations similar to metal finishing which are specifically regulated by other categorical standards. (b) Existing indirect discharging electroplating job shops and independent printed circuit board manufacturers, which are regulated under ch. NR 260 . (c) Metallic platemaking and gravure cylinder preparation conducted for use in the printing and publishing facilities.