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EPA/OPPTS RIN: 2070-AJ44 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Formaldehyde Emissions From Pressed Wood Products 
Abstract: In response to a petition filed under TSCA section 21, EPA has initiated a proceeding to investigate risks posed by formaldehyde emitted from pressed wood products. As indicated in that response, EPA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on December 3, 2008. The ANPRM process sought to engage stakeholders to contribute to obtaining a better understanding of the available control technologies and approaches, industry practices, and the implementation of California's regulations. EPA also plans to conduct an industry survey and initiate development of an exposure assessment and an irritation hazard characterization that could be used for evaluating emissions standards or other approaches. Subsequently, EPA plans to develop an irritation risk assessment and will analyze potential costs and benefits. At the conclusion of this work, EPA's Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) anticipates determining whether it should take action, which may include action under TSCA, or through other approaches. As OPPTS evaluates risks and options under TSCA, OPPTS intends to coordinate its efforts with other interested EPA offices and agencies, as well as engage the public and stakeholders. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 "TSCA 6"   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  Response to section 21 Petition says we will issue this ANPRM in the Fall of 2008.  10/16/2008 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  12/03/2008  73 FR 73621   
ANPRM: Extension of Comment Period  01/30/2009  74 FR 5632   
NPRM  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5287; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2008/December/Day-03/t28585.pdf; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0627
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cindy Wheeler
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-0484
Email: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov

Robert Courtnage
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1081
Email: courtnage.robert@epa.gov