Is it possible that the aircraft interiors parts in your warehouse could be banned by the U.S. government?
Earlier this year, EPA proposed a rule banning certain polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs). These are flame retardant chemicals used in certain plastics, including in aircraft interiors. There have been a number of studies focused on the whether passenger or crew exposure to PBDEs in the aircraft could pose a danger.
The US government published a proposed rule that would ban the manufacture, importation, and processing of decaBDE, a flame retardant. The rule could impact manufacturers and suppliers of aviation parts that contain decaBDE.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on April 2, 2012, and the comment period closed on July 30, 2012. You can find information here:
- Federal Register Notice (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-04-02/pdf/2012-7195.pdf)
- EPA docket in Regulations.gov (http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-1039;dct=FR%252BPR%252BN%252BO%252BSR)
There is a potential that this rule could affect aircraft parts on your shelves!
If you have an interest in this rule or would like to hear more about it, please contact Sarah Breslin of the Small Business Administration at (202) 292-3410 or sarah.bresolin@sba.gov.