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REGULATORY NEWS
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EPA Resets Formaldehyde Rule, Amends Labeling
EPA will walk back a rule that would have delayed compliance dates for formaldehyde emission standards, reinstating previous deadlines. EPA also published a proposed direct final rule to cut Section 770.45(f) completely from TSCA Title VI. This will allow regulated entities to voluntarily label compliant products as soon as compliance can be achieved.
Source: EPA; EPA Direct Final Rule; EPA Proposed Rule; Federal Register, July 11, 2017.
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China Issues New Formaldehyde Rule
The China National Standards Administration released a new national formaldehyde emission standard, GB18580-2017. The standard, effective May 1, 2018, lowers acceptable formaldehyde emissions to 0.124 mg/m3 (0.10 ppm). Experts say that the revised standard will improve product quality, increase consumer appeal, and fundamentally change the structure of China's forest products industry.
Source: IHB, July 3, 2017.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
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New HPVA® Headquarters
HPVA® has moved from its headquarters in Reston - after 40 years - to a new state-of-the-art building and expanded laboratory testing facility on the west side of Dulles International Airport. Final inspections for occupancy are in progress and we plan to be fully operational by August 1. Please note the new address: 42777 Trade West Drive, Sterling, VA 20166. See more photos of our new digs at HPVA.org.
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NEWS BRIEFS
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Chatham Illegal Logging Updates
Download presentations from the Illegal Logging Update and Stakeholder Meeting: FLEGT-VPA countries, China's initiatives, and more.
Source: Chatham House, June 19, 2017.
How To Move A 10-Story Sequoia
Experts transplant a 105-year-old tree in Idaho.
Source: U.S. News, June 25, 2017.
Tall Timber Research Published
CTBUH releases a study on tall timber buildings.
Source: BD+C, July 5, 2017; CTBUH.
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SLIDESHOW: China's Treetop Highway
China builds a 12-mile treetop walkway.
Source: Inhabitat, July 7, 2017. Photo © Inhabitat.
White-Nose Syndrome Still Killing Bats
Biologists see no improvement in cave-dwelling bat populations hit hard by the disease.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle, July 9, 2017.
Buyers Demand Healthy Homes
Buyers are demanding - and paying more for - homes that don't make them sick.
Source: Builder, November 30, 2016.
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VIDEO: Boomers Drive Renovation
Harvard's State of the Nation’s Housing report shows baby boomers drive remodeling growth.
Source: JCHS, June 16, 2017.
Wildfire Causes Debated
Are wildfires worsening from development, climate change, or forest management?
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune, July 7, 2017.
African Forests Threatened
A new study reveals the causes.
Source: The Conversation, July 9, 2017.
Rate Of Forest Loss Down 50%
13% of the world’s forests are designated for conservation of biodiversity.
Source: FAO.
VIDEO: Sustainable Procurement
WWF interview on procuring sustainable timber.
Source: Wood For Good, June 28, 2017.
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Send Us Your Company News, Ideas For Articles, And More
We are always looking for great stories, news about your company, and interesting multimedia. We also welcome feedback on this week's content and suggestions for topics you would like to see in upcoming HPVA® eNews. Email us at innovate@hpva.org.
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