Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products

40 organizations filed 56 public comments on Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products, at the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment window closed 4446d ago.

Abstract

On July 7, 2010, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was enacted. This law amends TSCA to establish specific formaldehyde emission limits for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium-density fiberboard, which limits are identical to the California emission limits for these products. The law further requires EPA to promulgate implementing regulations by January 1, 2013. This rulemaking will address the mandate to promulgate regulations to implement the statutory formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States. As directed by the statute, EPA will also consider provisions relating to, among other things, laminated products, products made with no-added formaldehyde resins, testing requirements, product labeling, chain of custody documentation and other recordkeeping requirements, and product inventory sell-through provisions. A separate rulemaking (RIN 2070-AJ44) covers the mandate for EPA to promulgate regulations to address requirements for accrediting bodies and third-party certifiers. Refer to Docket identification number: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0461 for final rulemaking pursuant to this subject.

Commenters (40)

• American Chemistry Counciltrade assoc.

  4 filings · confidence 97%
• National Wood Flooring Associationtrade assoc.

  3 filings · confidence 85%
• American Forest & Paper Associationtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 97%
• American Home Furnishings Alliancetrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• Environmental Defense Fundtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 97%
• Federal Wood Industries Coalitiontrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Associationtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• International Wood Products Associationtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Associationtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• National Association of Home Builderstrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 97%
• Pella Corporationunverified attribution

  2 filings · confidence 70%
• Rutland Plywood Corporationunverified attribution

  2 filings · confidence 70%
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  2 filings · confidence 97%
• Alliance of Automobile Manufacturerstrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• American Home Furnishing Alliancetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• American Wood Counciltrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Ashland Water Technologiesunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Composite Panel Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Consumer Electronics Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Information Technology Industry Counciltrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• European Panel Federationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• European Unionunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLCunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Information Technology Industry Counciltrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reformtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Manufactured Housing Institutetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Mass Mail Comment Campaign sponsored by IKEA North America Services LLCunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Mass Mail Comment Campaign sponsored by National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)trade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Center for Healthy Housing on behalf of American Society of Home Inspectorstrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Kitchen & Bath Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Marine Manufactures Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Recreational Vehicle Dealers Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Recreation Vehicle Industry Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Sauder Woodworking Corporationunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• The National Medical Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Timber Products Companyunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of Californiaunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Window & Door Manufactures Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• World Floor Covering Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%