The American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) has transferred three American National Standards from AITC to APA, effective Jan. 1, 2013. The APA assumes responsibility of ANSI glulam standards.

WASHINGTON -- Ten wood-related industry associations have joined together, requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider some of the information it plans as the basis of its toxicolgial review of formaldehyde inhalation.

The American Forest & Paper Association, American Home Furnishings Alliance, American Institute of Timber Construction, American Plywood Association, American Wood Council, Composite Panel Association, Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America and the Virginia Forest Products Association are pleased to provide comment on the Draft Toxicological Review of Formaldehyde Inhalation Assessment.