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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XXII: EU Votes To Delay EUDR | Hardwood Federation Candidates Win In A Landslide | CARB Proposes Formaldehyde Rule Changes | Commerce Issues Final Ruling On Cabinet Duties

What surprising piece of equipment are NASA and the U.S. Forest Service using to help firefighters communicate, and how will it help?

Answer: High-altitude balloons will provide cell service to firefighters who are battling fires in remote areas.

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There are eight flooring trends that will dominate in 2025, according to Martha Stewart Living. The leading trend is biophilic design—connecting to nature, or bringing the outdoors inside—which is the result of a shift towards a more eco-friendly outlook. Along the same lines, expect more consumers to choose natural alternatives over artificial flooring.

On November 12, the Department of Commerce issued the final results of the third annual administrative review of the antidumping and countervailing duties on wooden cabinets, vanities, and components from China. Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association declared their support of the subsidies applied but not of the zero antidumping duties calculated for 23 Chinese companies. 301 tariffs still apply, which add another 25% to the total duties.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced a public meeting to discuss upcoming revisions to formaldehyde regulations. Changes include adding clarifying language to modify the equivalence testing ranges to match those of the EPA, removing the bar code option for providing compliance information on a finished good, and removing the bill of lading option for providing a statement of compliance. DHA experts will participate in the meeting.