NEWS

In our last newsletter, we reported on the recently released EPA draft risk evaluation which concluded that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk to human health. EPA has allowed only 60 days to review and respond with comments on the over 1,000-page document. DHA and other organizations have requested an extension to file comments to allow us to carefully study the evaluation and respond.
 

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue VI: EPA's New Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Would Lead to Draconian Regulations | Wood Industry Urges Action On EUDR | AHEC Issues EUDR Trade Alert | Hardwood Industry Pushes For Repeal Of New Air Quality Standard

Who composed the song "Johnny Appleseed" and when was the song composed?

Answer: Steve Gillette in 1774.
 
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The Hoffmann Family of Companies will acquire DHA member Besse Forest Products Group. With more than 2 million square feet of production facilities and more than 1,400 employees, the combined strength of Besse and Hoffmann makes the company a significant player in the wood products manufacturing industry.
 

A federal court has ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional. The law would have imposed multiple reporting requirements on small and medium-sized businesses. Members of the wood industry signed a letter in November urging Congress to delay the law's implementation.
 
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