The American Wood Council (AWC), American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) and other wood products associations have expressed their support for the EPA's proposed Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act published last week.
The American Wood Council (AWC), American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) and other wood products associations have expressed their support for the EPA's proposed Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act published last week.
"We supported the legislation as consistent with good product stewardship, extending nationwide California's existing rule, and we support reasonable standards that are consistent with our industry's commitment to the safety of our products and the original intent of the legislation," said AWC President and CEO Robert Glowinski in a statement. "We look forward to commenting on the proposal to ensure that the rules implement the full intent of the legislation."
The AWC also supports the regulations for creating a single, nationwide standard, no longer placing California-based manufacturers, which must adhere to the state's Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) number 93120 (often called CARB), at a disadvantage.
Here HF Green Blogger Elizabeth Baldwin explains the impact of the new regulations on the wood flooring industry and provides the EPA's contact information.