EPA Again Asks for More Comments on Composite Wood Formaldehyde Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency is again extending the comment period until May 26 on its proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) standards for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. The June 2013 proposed rule would impose recordkeeping requirements on importers of subject products, and would require TSCA import certifications for all subject products, including those defined in the Customs regulations as “articles” (see 13060715). EPA already extended the comment period once in April after getting comments related to treatment of laminated products (see 14040714).