SCS Global Services: Public Comment Period Extended for Draft Product Category Rule Modules for Roundwood and Pulp/Paper
(firmenpresse) - EMERYVILLE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 01/25/16 -- , a leader in third-party environmental certification and standards development, has announced an extension of the public comment period for the Draft Product Category Rule (PCR) modules for Roundwood and Pulp/Paper to March 2, 2016. SCS is the Program Operator of the PCR development, which is being organized by the .
, these are the first PCR modules for roundwood and pulp/paper to allow for the development of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that cover a comprehensive set of environmental and health impact categories.
"A number of stakeholders expressed interest in the PCR, and asked for more time to comment," said Tobias Schultz, Chair of the PCR Working Group. "To let everyone have plenty of time to provide feedback, we decided to extend the public comment period by 30 days."
The PCR Working Group, comprised of members from industry, academia, and environmental groups, includes (listed alphabetically by last name):
Richard Condit, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
James Ford, Climate for Ideas
Jason Grant, Sierra Club
Laura Hickey, National Wildlife Federation
Susan Kinsella, Conservatree
Jeff Mendelsohn, New Leaf Papers
Henry Sauvagnat, Chempap Inc.
Tobias Schultz, SCS Global Services (chair)
Yalmaz Siddiqui, Office Depot
Robert Vos, University of Southern California
Ann Whalen, Appleton Coated Papers
The public comment period is open until March 2nd. If you are interested in providing comments, please visit this for instructions.
EPN, founded in 2002, is a network of organizations dedicated to empowering and motivating consumers, corporations, organizations and governments to protect forests, climate, air, water and communities through more sustainable production and consumption of pulp and paper. EPN member organizations are working to create transformational change in the pulp and paper industry in accordance with the and its seven priority areas. For information, visit .
SCS Global Services has been providing global leadership in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development for more than three decades. Programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in green building, manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, and more. SCS is a Benefit Corporation, reflecting its corporate commitment to creating a material positive impact on society and the environment.
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