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STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS CONSUMER SAFETY MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR CCA-TREATED WOOD
Release Date: 05/10/2001
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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2001
STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS CONSUMER SAFETY
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR CCA-TREATED WOOD
David Deegan 202-564-7839 / deegan.dave@epa.gov
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR CCA-TREATED WOOD
David Deegan 202-564-7839 / deegan.dave@epa.gov
On May 9, 2001 EPA met with representatives of the wood-treatment industry, including manufacturers and retailers, and with representatives of environmental and public interest groups, to discuss the current status of EPA’s reassessment of CCA-treated wood and to evaluate efforts for informing the public about the safe use and handling of pressure-treated wood. Both meetings featured constructive and direct discussion regarding safety information available to consumers about CCA-treated wood. Industry participants committed to submit a proposal to EPA in two weeks for strengthening consumer safety materials. A public meeting will be convened in early June involving EPA and all stakeholders, to further discuss efforts to strengthen consumer safety information related to CCA-treated wood. EPA is currently reviewing all available scientific information to conduct a thorough and comprehensive reassessment of CCA-treated wood. As part of this reassessment, the Agency is expediting a risk assessment, expected to be completed in June, focusing on children’s potential exposure from playground equipment constructed with CCA-treated wood. EPA remains committed to ensuring ample opportunity for public involvement in all aspects of this process.
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