Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade - Notification - United States - Composite wood products - Addendum

NOTIFICATION

Addendum

The following communication, dated 26 August 2019, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the United States of America.

 

 

TITLE: Technical Issues; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

ACTION: Final rule

SUMMARY: EPA is publishing this final rule to amend the formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulation. EPA is publishing these amendments to address certain technical issues and to further align the final rule requirements with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM) Phase II program. Addressing these technical issues will add clarity for regulated entities. These revisions to the existing rule will also streamline compliance programs and help to ensure continued smooth transitions for supply chains to comply with the requirements associated with regulated composite wood products.

DATES: This final rule is effective on 21 August 2019. The incorporation by reference of certain material is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 21 August 2019. The incorporation by reference of other material was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 10 February 2017.