International Wood Products Association
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IWPA Statement Before Subcommittee Hearing to Improve and Strengthen the Lacey Act
WASHINGTON, DC, May 8, 2012 – The IWPA applauds the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs and Subcommittee Chairman John Fleming for holding a hearing on legislation designed to strengthen the Lacey Act by addressing the unintended consequences of the 2008 Amendments. We strongly support the goals of the Lacey Act, which is why we want Congress to make important changes to improve it. When Lacey was expanded in 2008 to cover a broad range of plants and trees—and the products made from them—the Amendments resulted in some unintended consequences that are hurting U.S. businesses and costing jobs. Congress must make some simple but vital refinements to Lacey in order to prevent these potentially devastating unintended consequences....Read full statement from IWPA.
Additional testimony from Members of the Coalition Working to Improve the Lacey Act outlined specific steps Congress should take to strengthen the Lacey Act, improve enforcement, facilitate compliance and better achieve the policy goals of the law. The Coalition and the millions of American workers they represent understand the importance of protecting forests in a way that creates and protects American jobs and industries....Read testimony summary of the Coaltion.
The Lacey Act & You: A Resource for Everyone
Through the Special Projects Fund, IWPA has been able to publish a twice monthly newsletter for our members called The Lacey Act & You which discusses different aspects of the Lacey Act that need targeted changes. Bills in both the House and Senate have been introduced this Congress that pinpoint different issues within Lacey, and IWPA saw the need for a resource that went beyond just describing legislation. The Lacey Act and You goes in-depth; we aggregate quotes, facts, and a historical and factual background on each issue we have identified within the Act as harmful to American businesses. Read all the Lacey Act & You bulletins.
International Wood - Your one-stop shop for marketing
International Wood has a circulation of over 20,000 users, distributors and specifiers of lumber, plywood, veneer, flooring and decking. And because of its unique content, winning design and upscale appearance, it has much longer shelf life than do conventional industry buyers guides and reference books. We’ve further enhanced international distribution with our partnership with the American Hardwood Export Council so whether your focus is imports, exports or both, you’ll be well served with your involvement in this publication.
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IWPA World of Wood Convention Round-up
Over 270 confirmed delegates from 25 countries convened for IWPA's convention March 28-30 in Indian Wells, California. Most power-point presentations are now available and may be downloaded (login-required) for IWPA Members.
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