Hello,
A quick question that I hope is appropriate for this forum.
What is the status/future of manufacturing tin-lead reflowed boards? Is
there any truth to the rumor that they are or will become illegal in
the U.S. in order to reduce the consumption/handling of lead? Many shops
will only make SMOBC boards but there are still companies that request
reflowed boards because of either current carrying capacity concerns or
other reasons. What is the EPA's stance on this?
Christopher Rhodes wrote:
>
> The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Common Sense Initiative (CSI)
> Electronics Subcommittee, to which several IPC members belong, is exploring ideas
> regarding integrating safety and health improvements with pollution prevention and
> other environmental performance goals.
> Toward that end, the Subcommittee would like to pose several general questions to the
> industry:
>
> 1--What problems and issues exist with the present EPA and OSHA environmental, health
> and safety framework, and what impediments exist to hinder improved performance in
> either or both areas? For example, are there actions you might undertake to improve
> worker safety, but environmental regulations prevent you from doing so (or vice
> versa)?
> 2--If a forum of health experts were convened (with NIOSH and OSHA), what specific
> topics might be included on the agenda that could allow for constructive engagement
> of all stakeholders?
> 3--How can a rapidly changing industry most effectively be in conformance with the
> precautionary principle?
>
> FYI, this is the precautionary principle: "When as activity raises threats of harm
> to human health of the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if
> some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically. In
> this context, the proponent of an activity, rather than the public, should bear the
> burden of proof."
>
> Also FYI, the CSI is EPA's "cleaner, cheaper, smarter" project in regulatory reform.
>
> Any comments, thoughts, examples or inquiries are quite welcome.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Christopher Rhodes
> Director of Public Policy
> IPC
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> Northbrook IL 60062
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> fax 509-9798
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