State ofCalifornia AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDERW-10-007 Relating to ARB Approval ofThird Party Certifiers under Section 93120.4, title 17, California Code of Regulations TIMBERCO, Inc. (dba TECO) WHEREAS, the Air Resources Board (ARB) has adopted the "Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products" (the "ATCM"; title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 93120

- 93120.12), which establishes formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products; WHEREAS, section 93120.3(b) ofthe ATCM requires that manufacturers of composite wood products mustverify compliance with the formaldehyde emission standards by using a third party certifier approved by ARB; WHEREAS, the ATCM requires third party certifiers to: 1) verify the accuracy of the emission test procedures and facilities used by composite wood product manufacturers to conductformaldehyde emission tests; 2) monitor manufacturer quality assurance programs; and 3) provide independent audits and inspections; WHEREAS, section 93120.4 ofthe ATCM sets forth the process forthe ARB Executive Officerto approve third party certifiers; WHEREAS, section 93120.4(b)(1) ofthe ATCM requires that applications to become ARB-approved third party certifiers must be submitted to the Executive Officer in writing and must contain: 1) evidence ofactual field experience in the verification of laboratories and wood products, to demonstrate how applicants will be able to competently perform the requirements forthird party certifiers of composite wood products listed in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, ofthe ATCM; 2) evidence ofthe ability to properlytrain and supervise inspectors; 3) evidence ofa current "product certification agency" accreditation; and 4) a list ofthe composite wood products that the applicant is applying to verify and evidence thatthe applicant is qualified to verify these products; WHEREAS, TIMBERCO, Inc. (dba TECO) ("TECO" orthe "applicant") submitted an original application dated June 17, 2008, and deemed complete on June 25, 2008;

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WHEREAS, the original application indicated thatthe applicant had a contractual agreementwith the subcontractor, Advanced Testing Services, to provide

, accredited laboratory services;

WHEREAS, TECO was issued Executive OrderW-08-007, signed on July 18, 2008; WHEREAS, section 93120.4(b)(4) ofthe ATCM allows ARB-approved third party certifiers to applyfor re-approval by ARB by submitting an updated'application; WHEREAS, TECO submitted an updated application for re-approval to ARB on June 22, 2010; WHEREAS, the updated application for re-approval from TECO was deemed complete on July 14, 2010; WHEREAS, the Executive Officerfinds thatthe completed updated application demonstrated the third party certifier's abilityto continue to comply with section 93120.4(b)(1); WHEREAS, the Executive Officer approved TECO's re,quest for re-approval, and it is appropriate that Executive OrderW-08-007 be superseded by this Executive OrderW-10-007; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED thatTECO is hereby approved as a third party certifier and is issued the following numberdesignating them as an ARBapproved third party certifier: 

### TPC-7. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that TECO is an ARB-approved third party certifier forthe following composite wood products: Hardwood Plywood, Particleboard, and Medium Density Fiberboard. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that thi,s approval is subjectto the following conditions: 1. TECO must provide theirARB-approved third party certifier numberto each manufacturer it has subcontracted with for services, as specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, ofthe ATCM. 2. TECO and their subcontract laboratory listed in AttachmentA, must participate in an inter-laboratory study oftheir primary and/or secondary chamberfacilities. 3. To carry outtheirfunctions as a third party certifier underthis Executive Order, TECO must not use any subcontractor otherthan that listed in AttachmentA. IfTECO wishes to use a subcontractorthat is not listed in

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AttachmentA, TECO must submit a request to the Executive Officer in writing and must provide evidence to demonstrate thatthe subcontractor can competently peJform the tasks forwhich it is employed. TECO must not use any subcontractor unless the Executive Officer approves the request in writing. 4. TECO must immediately notifythe Executive Officer ifany accreditation or certification provided in support oftheir initial application is renewed, allowed to expire, or revoked within the duration ofthis Executive Order. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED thatthis Executive OrderW-10-007 supersedes Executive OrderW-08-007, which was issued on July 18,2008; BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that this Executive Order shall have a duration of two years from the date it is executed; within 120 days ofthe expiration ofthis Executive Order, the third party certifier may apply for re-approval by submitting an updated application to the Executive Officer as provided in section 93120.4 of the ATCM. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Executive Officer may review and, for good cause, modify or revoke this Executive Order as provided in section 93120.4(d) ofthe ATCM. The Executive Officer shall not modify or revoke this Executive Orderwithout affording the third party certifierthe opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the procedures specified in title 17, California Co'de of Regulations, section 60055.1 et seq. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the third party certifier must maintain records in electronic or hard copy form fortwo years, for review byARB upon request, as specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, ofthe ATCM. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that on or before March 1 ofeach year, the third party certifier must provide an annual report to ARB for the previous·calendar year, as specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, oftheATCM. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the third party certifier must notifythe Executive Officer in writing within 30 days ofany change in their ability to carry outthe responsibilities ofthis Executive Order. Executed at Sacramento, California this 

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# ~.r:~ Janette M. Brooks, Chief Air Quality Measures Branch Stationary Source Division

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### AttachmentA Subcontractors enlisted by TEeo Executive OrderW-1 0-007 Company Name Company Contact Information Subcontractor Function


### Advanced Testing Services Advanced Testing Services 610 South Second Street Springfield, Oregon Accredited Laboratory Telephone: (541) 744-3649



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