Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 200-299 - Environmental Protection Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Chapter NR 261 - Metal Finishing
Section NR 261.02 - Applicability
Current through August 26, 2024
(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:
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Abrasive jet machining |
Paint stripping |
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Assembly |
Painting |
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Brazing |
Plasma arc machining |
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Burnishing |
Polishing |
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Calibration |
Pressure deformation |
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Cleaning |
Salt bath descaling |
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Electric discharge machining |
Sand blasting |
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Electrochemical machining |
Shearing |
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Electron beam machining |
Sintering |
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Electropainting |
Soldering |
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Electrostatic painting |
Solvent degreasing |
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Flame spraying |
Sputtering |
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Grinding |
Testing |
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Heat treating |
Thermal cutting |
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Hot dip coating |
Thermal infusion |
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Impact deformation |
Tumbling |
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Laminating |
Ultrasonic machining |
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Laser beam machining |
Vacuum metalizing |
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Machining |
Vapor plating |
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Mechanical plating |
Welding |
(2) The provisions of this chapter are not applicable to the following:
Note: These other applicable standards include aluminum forming, battery manufacturing, coil coating, copper forming, electrical and electronic components, iron and steel manufacturing, metal molding and casting (foundries), nonferrous metals forming, nonferrous metals manufacturing, plastic molding and forming, porcelain enameling.
