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EPA Releases Draft Formaldehyde Risk Assessment for Comment
Today, EPA released for comment the risk assessment for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposal is very complex and has a short public comment period, which concludes May 14. CPA will be working closely with the American Chemistry Council’s Formaldehyde Panel to decipher the risk assessment details and prepare responsive comments
CPA Comments on EPA Low-Embodied Carbon Construction Materials Labeling Program
This week, CPA filed comments with EPA on its recent proposal for labeling construction materials that are low in embodied carbon. The letter addresses the minimal scope of the program, which does not include wood or wood products. CPA, along with other wood-affiliated industry associations, will organize a joint advocacy effort to promote the inclusion of
U.S. Forest Service to Study Carbon Stored in Wood Products
The U.S. Forest Service 2024 fiscal year budget, which was approved this week, included funds to advance wood products. CPA successfully lobbied for funding of an annual study of the carbon stored in wood products to be conducted by the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), a division of the Forest Service. This anticipated study will be
Spring Meeting Speakers Announced; Attendee List Available
Registration continues for CPA’s 2024 Spring Meeting, April 7 to 9 (departure on the 10th), at the Omni Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida. The Monday General Session, “2024 Outlook for Housing and Building Products,” will be presented by Matt Saunders, Senior VP, Building Products Research of John Burns Real Estate and Consulting. The Tuesday
CPA Welcomes Two New Members
The CPA Board of Directors recently voted to approve the following Associate Members. Dackor, Inc., Winter Garden, FL, is a manufacturer and distributor of 2D and 3D laminate surface solutions for various market applications. Mark Viers, President, is the primary member representative. See Dackor SparTek Industries, Portland, OR, designs, manufactures, and supports production machinery for
February Safety Report Available
The February Safety Report Now Available To Members
EPA Releases Draft Formaldehyde Risk Assessment for Comment
Today, EPA released for comment the risk assessment for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposal is very complex and has a short public comment period, which concludes May 14. CPA will be working closely with the American Chemistry Council’s Formaldehyde Panel to decipher the risk assessment details and prepare responsive comments
CPA Comments on EPA Low-Embodied Carbon Construction Materials Labeling Program
This week, CPA filed comments with EPA on its recent proposal for labeling construction materials that are low in embodied carbon. The letter addresses the minimal scope of the program, which does not include wood or wood products. CPA, along with other wood-affiliated industry associations, will organize a joint advocacy effort to promote the inclusion of
U.S. Forest Service to Study Carbon Stored in Wood Products
The U.S. Forest Service 2024 fiscal year budget, which was approved this week, included funds to advance wood products. CPA successfully lobbied for funding of an annual study of the carbon stored in wood products to be conducted by the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), a division of the Forest Service. This anticipated study will be
Spring Meeting Speakers Announced; Attendee List Available
Registration continues for CPA’s 2024 Spring Meeting, April 7 to 9 (departure on the 10th), at the Omni Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida. The Monday General Session, “2024 Outlook for Housing and Building Products,” will be presented by Matt Saunders, Senior VP, Building Products Research of John Burns Real Estate and Consulting. The Tuesday
CPA Welcomes Two New Members
The CPA Board of Directors recently voted to approve the following Associate Members. Dackor, Inc., Winter Garden, FL, is a manufacturer and distributor of 2D and 3D laminate surface solutions for various market applications. Mark Viers, President, is the primary member representative. See Dackor SparTek Industries, Portland, OR, designs, manufactures, and supports production machinery for
February Safety Report Available
The February Safety Report Now Available To Members