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Response to TSCA Section 21 Petition Concerning Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products

The EPA carefully reviewed the citizens' petition, submitted by the Sierra Club, a number of other environmental organizations, as well as a large number of private citizens, and sought comment and additional information on the petition.

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EPA's Response to TSCA Section 21 Petition (PDF)(1 pg, 292 K)