Boiler MACT
In addition to the final Boiler MACT, published February 27, 2004, this page includes a link to the 227-page Boiler MACT compliance manual developed by AHFA and published in December 2004.
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CAM Guidance
In addition to a variety of support documents, this page includes the Compliance Assurance Monitoring rule, amendment, overview and frequently asked questions. Go to the CAM page >

CPSC Product Reporting Obligations
July 2003 Furniture Executive article on CPSC Product Reporting Obligations.
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Country of Origin Rules
With the increased sourcing of products and components from abroad, many AHFA members have expressed confusion about their obligation to mark or advertise products with country-of-origin information. This confusion may stem in part from the fact that two different federal entities, the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Customs Service, exercise jurisdiction in this area. Generally, the FTC maintains jurisdiction over claims of U.S. origin, while the Customs Service has responsibility for foreign-origin disclosure requirements. This article focuses specifically on U.S.-origin claims under the FTC's jurisdiction.
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FTC Furniture Guides
In March 2002, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted to repeal its "Guides for the Household Furniture Industry," which set standards for describing and labeling furniture products. The agency agreed with AHFA's position that the 1973 publication was outdated and was not providing meaningful help to consumers. The Guides had also been used by plaintiffs' attorneys in deceptive marketing lawsuits, primarily concerning the description of casegoods products as "solid wood" or "cherry." Click on the document below for a copy of AHFA's formal comments on the Guides.
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Metal MACT
The 42-page final Rule of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Metal Furniture is housed on the Metal MACT page, along with a brochure that provides an overview of the final rule and various support documents.
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Plywood MACT
This page includes the 503-page Final Rule of National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Plywood and Composite Wood Products. In addition to the final Plywood MACT rule, the page includes a fact sheet and other support documents.
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Product Reporting Obligations
One of the overlooked legal responsibilities of manufacturers is the duty to report certain product liability lawsuits and suspected product hazards to the federal government. Failure to report in a timely manner can lead to multi-million dollar fines and criminal convictions. While requiring self-reporting seems to run counter to the privilege against self-incrimination, Congress and the courts have held that the interest in protecting and advancing the public safety outweighs all other concerns. This document discusses manufacturers' basic product reporting obligations.
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