Re-chroming would require removing the old chrome. re-anodizing would require removing the sealer over the old anodize.
As far as finishing a few parts, EPA is not a concern at all.
If opening a new business, plating and such, it does seem to be rather cost prohibitive.
Any large scale work, would be done easier and cheaper not in RI, but rather in Tawain. Sadly though, the savings would be more because of the lack of an EPA equivilant. Which would translate into poisoning the rivers of someone elses country for our nice shiny things. Something that I would have a problem with.
For somone that is interested in doing some small parts on thier own, take a look here.
http://www.caswellplating.com/
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