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AWC Commends EPA’s PCWP MACT Rule

The American Wood Council (AWC) commends the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), also known as PCWP Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule, marking an important milestone following years of information sharing by industry stakeholders to the EPA.  Throughout the multi-year...

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AWC Applauds Senate Farm Bill Draft, Urges Swift Passage

The American Wood Council (AWC) applauds Senator John Boozman for his leadership in releasing a strong Farm Bill draft. With the forest products industry facing sustained economic headwinds, meaningful Senate action on a Farm Bill is a critical step toward ensuring America’s wood products manufacturers can continue producing the affordable, renewable building materials that underpin...

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Fire Design
& Safety

Recorded presentation:
Safeguarding Buildings During Construction: Fire & Life Safety Best Practices

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Building Codes & Standards

Recorded presentation:
Overview of ANSI/AWC FDS-2024

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Fire Design
& Safety

Recorded presentation: Fire-Resistance and Sound Ratings for Wood Frame Assemblies

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