40 C.F.R. § 770.4

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 770.4 - Exemption from the hardwood plywood definition for certain laminated products
(a)Current exemptions. The definition of the term "hardwood plywood" in § 770.3 does not include:
(1) Laminated products made by attaching a wood or woody grass veneer with a phenol-formaldehyde resin to a platform that has been manufactured in compliance with this part (including either certified in accordance with § 770.15 , manufactured with no-added formaldehyde-based resins under § 770.17 , or manufactured with ultra low-emitting formaldehyde-based resins under § 770.18 ).
(2) Laminated products made by attaching a wood or woody grass veneer with a resin formulated with no-added formaldehyde as part of the resin cross-linking structure to a platform that has been manufactured in compliance with this part (including either certified in accordance with § 770.15 , manufactured with no-added formaldehyde-based resins under § 770.17 , or manufactured with ultra low-emitting formaldehyde-based resins under § 770.18 ).
(b)Rulemaking petitions for exemption.
(1) Any person may petition the Agency to initiate a rulemaking for additional exemptions for laminated products from the definition of the term "hardwood plywood," pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 2697(a)(3)(C)(i)(I) .
(2) Each petition should provide all available and relevant information, including studies conducted and formaldehyde emissions data. Submit petitions to: TSCA Confidential Business Information Center (7407M), WJC East; Room 6428; Attn: TSCA Title VI Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001.
(3) EPA will promptly review each submitted petition and, where appropriate, publish a proposed rule in the FEDERAL REGISTER based on the petition and provide a public comment period of generally 30 days before taking a final action.

40 C.F.R. §770.4

81 FR 89724, Dec. 12, 2016, as amended at 88 FR 10476, Feb. 21, 2023
81 FR 89724, 2/10/2017; 88 FR 10476, 3/23/2023