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  2013-17673. Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products; Extension of Comment Period  

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    AGENCY:

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

    ACTION:

    Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

    SUMMARY:

    EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of June 10, 2013, concerning formaldehyde emissions standards for composite wood products. This document extends the comment period from August 9, 2013, to September 9, 2013. After receiving requests for an extension, EPA believes it is appropriate to extend the comment period in order to give stakeholders additional time to assess the impacts of the proposal, review technical documents in the docket, and prepare comments.

    DATES:

    The EPA is extending the comment date on a proposed rule published June 10, 2013 at 78 FR 34820. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0018, must be received on or before September 9, 2013.

    ADDRESSES:

    Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of June 10, 2013.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    For technical information contact: Cindy Wheeler, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0484; email address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov. Start Printed Page 44090

    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register of June 10, 2013 (78 FR 34820) (FRL-9342-3). EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on August 9, 2013, to September 9, 2013.

    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the June 10, 2013, Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the technical contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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    List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 770

    • Environmental protection
    • Formaldehyde
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
    • Toxic substances
    • Wood
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    Dated: July 17, 2013.

    James Jones,

    Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.

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    [FR Doc. 2013-17673 Filed 7-22-13; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
07/23/2013
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
Document Number:
2013-17673
Dates:
The EPA is extending the comment date on a proposed rule published June 10, 2013 at 78 FR 34820. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0018, must be received on or before September 9, 2013.
Pages:
44089-44090 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0018, FRL-9394-1
RINs:
2070-AJ92: Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2070-AJ92/formaldehyde-emissions-standards-for-composite-wood-products
Topics:
Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
PDF File:
2013-17673.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Transcript of April 28 2014 Public Meeting
» ACC and CPA Meeting Notes, July 2014
» Letter to the National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Document Control Office (DCO), USEPA, from Yeo Heng Hau, Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC)
» Draft Amended CARB ATCM 03-2014
» CARB-Laminated-Discussion 03-18-2014
» 03-18-14 CARB Workshop Presentation
» Letter to OPPT, Document Control Office (DCO), USEPA, from Kris Wijnendaele, Secretary General, European Panel Federation (EPF)
» Meeting with the National Center for Healthy Housing
» Rutland Plywood Site Visit
» Meeting with IKEA
CFR: (1)
40 CFR 770