Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:33:46 -0800 Subject: compwood -- Release of U.S. EPA Formaldehyde Regulation - Update for Interested Stakeholders From: lgonzale@arb.ca.gov On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) regulation to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products was finalized and published in the Federal Register of Rules and Regulations. Starting on February 10, 2017, accreditation bodies and third party certifiers can apply to U.S. EPA for approval. All regulatory provisions and requirements take effect on December 12, 2017, one year after the regulation was published. A link to the U.S. EPA regulation is attached below. Note that the Federal Register document starts on page 89674 with preamble and background information; the regulation text starts on page 89724. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions From Composite Wood Products (ATCM) remains fully in effect. CARB staff plans to provide guidance to the regulated community regarding how the U.S. EPA and CARB rules interact. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/12/2016-27987/formaldehyde-emission-standards-for-composite-wood-products If you have questions regarding the ATCM, please contact Mr. Lynn Baker at lynn.baker@arb.ca.gov or (916) 324-6997. Background: The ATCM was adopted into the California Code of Regulations in 2008. The ATCM established formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products, including hardwood plywood with veneer core, hardwood plywood with composite core, particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and thin MDF. The ATCM also applies to finished goods (e.g., flooring, cabinets, and furniture) that are made with composite wood products. The ATCM applies to panels and finished goods that are sold, supplied, offered for sale, used, or manufactured for sale in California. Businesses required to comply with the ATCM are: manufacturers, distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of composite wood products and finished goods that contain these products. Implementation of the ATCM is helping to reduce the public’s exposure to formaldehyde, which was identified as a toxic air contaminant. For additional information, please refer to the Composite Wood Products ATCM website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/compwood.htm. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the compwood mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. 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Although the regulation is now effective, U.S. EPA recently proposed to amend the regulation to delay the compliance dates for all regulatory provisions, including the emission standards and labeling requirements, from December 12, 2017 to March 22, 2018. Other compliance dates would also be delayed under the proposal. Links to the U.S. EPA final regulation (dated December 12, 2016) and the proposed compliance dates are attached below. Note that the Federal Register document starts on page 89674 with preamble and background information; the regulation text starts on page 89724. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions From Composite Wood Products remains fully in effect. At a later date, CARB staff plans to provide guidance regarding how the U.S. EPA and CARB regulations interact. U.S. EPA Regulation: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/12/2016-27987/formaldehyde-emission-standards-for-composite-wood-products U.S. EPA Proposed Extensions to Compliance Dates: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0244 If you have questions regarding the ATCM, please contact Mr. Lynn Baker at lynn.baker@arb.ca.gov or (916) 324-6997. Background: The ATCM was adopted into the California Code of Regulations in 2008. The ATCM established formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products, including hardwood plywood with veneer core, hardwood plywood with composite core, particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and thin MDF. The ATCM also applies to finished goods (e.g., flooring, cabinets, and furniture) that are made with composite wood products. The ATCM applies to panels and finished goods that are sold, supplied, offered for sale, used, or manufactured for sale in California. Businesses required to comply with the ATCM are: manufacturers, distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of composite wood products and finished goods that contain these products. Implementation of the ATCM is helping to reduce the public’s exposure to formaldehyde, which was identified as a toxic air contaminant. For additional information, please refer to the Composite Wood Products ATCM website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/compwood.htm. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the compwood mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. 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