August 3, 2005— EPA will reopen for public comment certain aspects of its final air toxics regulation for the plywood and composite wood products industry, in response to a petition filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Environmental Integrity Project.
In a separate but related action, EPA is proposing amendments to the air toxics standards for the plywood and composite wood products industry that will streamline requirements for demonstrating that an individual facility poses a low risk to public health.
The plywood and composite wood products industry manufactures plywood and veneer, particleboard, medium density fiberboard, hardboard, fiberboard, oriented strandboard, and engineered wood products. For more information on the proposed amendments or on the reconsideration , visit EPA.
