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    <RIN_INFO>
        <RIN>2070-AJ44</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201110</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>2070</CODE>
            <NAME>Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>OCSPP</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>2000</CODE>
            <NAME>Environmental Protection Agency</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>EPA</ACRONYM>
        </PARENT_AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Formaldehyde; Third-Party Certification Framework for the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[In 2008, EPA initiated a proceeding under Toxics Substance and Control Act (TSCA) to investigate risks posed by formaldehyde emitted from pressed wood products. An advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) 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 formaldehyde emission limits. Subsequently, EPA developed an industry survey to obtain more information on these ANPRM topics and continued to assess the hazards of and exposures to formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products. On July 7, 2010, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was enacted. This law amends TSCA to establish specific formaldehyde emission limits for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium-density fiberboard, which limits are identical to the California emission limits for these products. The law further requires EPA to promulgate implementing regulations by January 1, 2013. This rulemaking covers the mandate for EPA to promulgate regulations to address requirements for accrediting bodies and third-party certifiers. A separate regulatory agenda entry (RIN 2070-tbd) covers the mandate for EPA to promulgate regulations to implement the statutory formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Proposed Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>Undetermined</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>Undetermined</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>Not Yet Determined</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>15 USC 2697</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>TSCA sec 601</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
            <LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
                <DLINE_TYPE>Statutory</DLINE_TYPE>
                <DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>Final</DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>
                <DLINE_DATE>01/01/2013</DLINE_DATE>
                <DLINE_DESC> </DLINE_DESC>
            </LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
        </LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>Yes</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <RPLAN_INFO>
            <STMT_OF_NEED><![CDATA[EPA is concerned about the human health risks that may be presented by exposure to formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, because formaldehyde is a probable human carcinogen and an eye, nose, and throat irritant.]]></STMT_OF_NEED>
            <LEGAL_BASIS><![CDATA[TSCA title VI]]></LEGAL_BASIS>
            <ALTERNATIVES><![CDATA[TSCA title VI establishes national formaldehyde emission limits for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium-density fiberboard, and EPA has not been given the authority to change the limits. However, EPA will evaluate various implementation alternatives during the course of this rulemaking.]]></ALTERNATIVES>
            <COSTS_AND_BENEFITS><![CDATA[EPA is currently evaluating the costs and benefits of this action.]]></COSTS_AND_BENEFITS>
            <RISKS><![CDATA[EPA is currently evaluating the risks presented by exposure to formaldehyde emissions in excess of the statutory limits.]]></RISKS>
        </RPLAN_INFO>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/03/2008</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>73 FR 73620</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM: Extension of Comment Period</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/30/2009</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>74 FR 5632</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/00/2012</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/00/2013</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <ADDITIONAL_INFO>EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=09000064807cabb2; EPA Docket information: ANPRM stage: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0627; NPRM Stage: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0380</ADDITIONAL_INFO>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>Yes</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Undetermined</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>Undetermined</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/chemtest/formaldehyde/index.html</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <NAICS_LIST>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>3212</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>321991</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>321992</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>325199</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>325211</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>336213</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Motor Home Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>336214</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>337</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>423110</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>42321</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Furniture Merchant Wholesalers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>42331</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>423390</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>441210</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Recreational Vehicle Dealers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>4421</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Furniture Stores</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>4441</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Building Material and Supplies Dealers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
            <NAICS>
                <NAICS_CD>45393</NAICS_CD>
                <NAICS_DESC>Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers</NAICS_DESC>
            </NAICS>
        </NAICS_LIST>
        <PRINT_PAPER>Yes</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>Yes</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Cindy</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Wheeler</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2070</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OCSPP</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202 566-0484</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>wheeler.cindy@epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404M,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20460</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Robert</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Courtnage</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2070</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OCSPP</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202 566-1081</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>courtnage.robert@epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7404T,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20460</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
        </AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
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