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Presenters:

Jeffrey R. Williams, Ph.D., Air Pollution Specialist, Substance Evaluation Section California Air Resources Board (CARB)
John Bradfield, Director of Environmental Affairs Composite Panel Association (CPA)

What are the recent updates to formaldehyde regulations as applied to composite wood products? How do they affect me, the office wholesaler? Join us for this joint Webinar with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Composite Panel Association (CPA) and find out!

In 2007, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a regulation to reduce emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products. The regulation applies to three types of composite wood products: hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard. The emission standards are now in effect. CARB staff will summarize the regulatory requirements for distributors and retailers of composite wood products and how the regulation is being enforced.

The Composite Panel Association (CPA) represents manufacturers of particleboard and medium density fiberboard. John Bradfield, Director of Environmental Affairs, will explain how the CARB regulation affects manufacturers of these products and will provide an update on federal legislation that, if adopted, would make California’s emission standards apply nationwide.

About the Presenters

	Jeffrey Williams came to work at the California Air Resources Board in 2007, shortly after completing his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of California at Davis. Jeff is currently an Air Pollution Specialist in the Substance Evaluation Section where he is working on implementation of the Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products. His responsibilities include evaluation of third-party Certifiers, helping to develop a deconstructive test method for finished goods and the development of field screening methods, and coordination of inter-laboratory comparison for third-party certifiers and contract labs.

	John Bradfield is the Director of Environmental Affairs with the Composite Panel Association (CPA). John joined CPA in 1981 and has served in a number of capacities from lab supervisor to directing CPA Certification Programs. He received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Wood Science & Technology from North Carolina State University.

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