formaldehyde emissions News
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Biofabrication Process For Producing Composite Wood Products, Funded In Part Through An EPA SBIR Grant, Exempted From EPA Formaldehyde Emission Standards
On July 27, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed the final rule Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products, setting formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard, as well as for finished products containing these products. This final rule discusses alternatives to regulated composite wood ...
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Public Worried Over Formaldehyde Off-Gassing from Laminate Flooring
"60 Minutes" broadcast a report on March 1st that has many residents of Puerto Rico wondering if their laminate flooring is creating unhealthy conditions in their homes, schools and businesses. The concern is the result of a segment aired on the show that found high levels of formaldehyde present in Chinese-made laminate flooring that was supplied by one of the largest flooring retailers in the ...
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New Rules Regarding Formaldehyde Proposed by the EPA
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two rules to help protect Americans from exposure to formaldehyde. These proposed rules are meant to ensure that composite wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States meet the formaldehyde emission standards established by Congress. “The proposed regulations announced today reflect ...
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EPA Proposes Rules to Protect Americans from Exposure to Formaldehyde
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed two rules to help protect Americans from exposure to the harmful chemical formaldehyde, consistent with a Federal law unanimously passed by Congress in 2010. These rules ensure that composite wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States meet the formaldehyde emission standards established by Congress. ...
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Residents of Puerto Rico Concerned Over Formaldehyde Off-Gassing from Laminate Flooring
“60 Minutes” broadcast a report on March 1st that has many residents of Puerto Rico wondering if their laminate flooring is creating unhealthy conditions in their homes, schools and businesses. The concern is the result of a segment aired on the show that found high levels of formaldehyde present in Chinese-made laminate flooring that was supplied by one of the largest flooring ...
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Formaldehyde rules pass through White House
The White House finished the review on Monday of two proposed rules that govern standards for formaldehyde emissions from certain types of wood products, such as plywood and particleboard. The legislation asks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to not only create the emission standards – but also craft regulations to create a third-party compliance system. Formaldehyde is a ...
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Laminate Wood Flooring Sold Across the USA Could Exceed California Regulated Formaldehyde Emissions
Americans, who watched an episode of “60 Minutes” earlier this month, are now wondering if they and their families are being exposed to unsafe levels of formaldehyde. This transpired after the investigative report examined Chinese-made laminate flooring products sold by one of the nation’s largest flooring suppliers. It found the products emitted an average level of ...
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Now Offers `Formaldehyde Free` Verification of Building Products
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute announces the launch of a formaldehyde free verification service to help manufacturers more clearly communicate their products' formaldehyde emissions and content criteria to the marketplace. Classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's National Toxicology ...
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EPA seeks small businesses input on formaldehyde (HQ)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate in an advocacy review panel focusing on formaldehyde. The agency plans to implement regulations for the new Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, enacted in July 2010.The proposed regulation will establish limits for composite wood products (hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and ...
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TUV Rheinland and SCS Global Services Partner on Indoor Air Quality Laboratory Testing
TUV Rheinland has announced a new partnership with SCS Global Services, on indoor air quality testing becoming the first SCS-approved laboratory in Asia. The TUV Rheinland Hong Kong VOC Emission Centre is equipped with more than 30 emission test chambers and accredited by DAkkS in accordance with ISO 17025 for the scope of most of the VOC and formaldehyde emission standards used in Europeand ...
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Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Contribute to ABA SEER’s The Year in Review 2016
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the publication of The Year in Review 2016: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law by the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER). The Year in Review provides an annual summary of developments in environmental, energy, and resources law. B&C Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson and ...
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches GREENGUARD Select Certification
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, a division of UL Environment, announced today the successful launch and market adoption of GREENGUARD Select?, a rigorous, environment-specific indoor air quality certification that addresses new market requirements while offering increased transparency for both manufacturers and purchasers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090401/DC92292LOGO-b) ...
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Johnson Matthey’s Stationary Emissions Control and HARCO Manufacturing Collaborate to Offer Innovative HAPs Converters with Superior Silencing
Johnson Matthey’s Stationary Emissions Control (SEC) group and the HARCO Manufacturing Company announced today they will take advantage of their collective experience to collaborate on developing innovative HAPs catalytic converters with superior silencing to help customers comply with EPA’s RICE NESHAP rule and other environmental regulations. The RICE NESHAP (National Emission ...
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EPA proposes to reduce air toxics from stationary diesel and gas-fired engines
For the first time, EPA is proposing to set emission limits for formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other air toxics from certain stationary diesel and gas-fired engines. In 2008, over 1 million of these engines generated electricity, powered equipment and operated during emergencies at industrial, agricultural and other facilities. The proposed limits would apply to engines located at smaller ...
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Final rule reduces air toxics from existing stationary diesel engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is setting the first standards that will reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other toxic air pollutants from certain stationary diesel engines. These pollutants are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health problems and environmental damage. “Improving air quality is one the agency’s top priorities,” said Gina ...
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Johnson Matthey offers total emissions control package for meeting EPAs RICE NESHAP in 2013
Johnson Matthey, the global leader in stationary emissions control technology, is offering a new 4-color, 8-page brochure that details the company's complete capabilities to help stationary diesel and gas engine owners/operators comply with the EPA’s RICE NESHAP regulations that go into effect in 2013. The brochure is titled “Stationary Emissions Control ModulexTM Catalytic ...
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JOHNSON MATTHEY OFFERS COMPLETE LINE OF EMISSIONS CONTROL PRODUCTS TO COMPLY WITH FINAL EPA NESHAPS RULE FOR STATIONARY GAS ENGINES
Recently introduced, fourth generation EcoNOxTM catalytic converters and converter/silencers reduce NOx, CO, HC, and HAP’s emissions Johnson Matthey, the global leader in emissions control technology, offers a complete line of catalytic converters to help engine owners and operators to comply with the EPA’s final NESHAPS (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) rule ...
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