On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 03:26:20 GMT, "David J Bockman"
wrote:

Hearing on Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Treated Wood
March 17, 2003


FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003

EPA FINALIZES VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION OF VIRTUALLY
ALL RESIDENTIAL USES OF CCA-TREATED WOOD

David Deegan



On March 17, EPA granted the voluntary cancellation and use
termination requests affecting virtually all residential uses of
chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated wood. Under this action,
affected CCA products cannot be used after Dec. 30, 2003 to treat
lumber intended for use in most residential settings. This transition
affects virtually all residential uses of wood treated with CCA,
including play structures, decks, picnic tables, landscaping timbers,
residential fencing, patios and walkways/boardwalks. This action was
proposed in February 2002 by the registrants of CCA-pesticide products
used to treat wood. Phase-out of the residential uses will reduce the
potential exposure risks to arsenic, a known human carcinogen, thereby
protecting human health, especially children's health and the
environment.