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Public Hearing LBMI Eco-Label Initiative July 16, Kansas City
LBMI will host a public-input Forum on the proposed eco-standard/grade stamp initiative for softwood lumber. For additional information on the proposal click here.
Eco-Label Public Hearing
July 16, 2008
Kansas City Marriott - Kansas City, MO
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
10:30am
Registration LBMI Eco-Forest/Grade Stamp-Open Forum
Session 1: 11:00am -12:30pm
Impact of Eco-Forest Management
Certification Chain-of-Custody in Commerce--Why?
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Break w/ Light refreshments
Session 2: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Implementation of Eco-Labeling of Dimension Lumber— When, Where, and How?
Session 3: 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Development of a Consensus Eco-Forest Management Standard--Who and What?
Session 4: 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Next steps--Assignments and Schedules?
3:00p.m.
Adjournment
Each session will consist of a 5-minute introduction, then as many 'testimonials' as feasible in the allotted time.
Moderator, David B. Hattis, Building Technologies Inc.
New!
Online Input/Testimony
Eco-Forest Management Labeling of Softwood Lumber
Submit Your Testimony Online
We know the current housing crisis has greatly reduced or eliminated travel budgets.
Thanks to our colleagues at the WTCA – Representing the Structural Building Components Industry, LBMI can also offer a secure online survey as an alternative to attending the Forum. We encourage Forum participation as the discourse is enriched by the exchange of opinions. However, if you can not travel to Kansas City, 
we would very much appreciate your participation and input.
HUD Releases LBMI Supply Chain Research Report
April 2008, HUD’s first study focusing on the role of building material dealers in the home building supply chain. The two-year study was conducted for LBMI/NLBMDA under a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and its Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). For Executive Summary, click here.
Lead researcher, William I. Whiddon, will report on findings and potential next steps at the NLBMDA/LBMI Annual Meeting/Summit in October.
GREEN BUILDING FORUM II
An overflow crowd attended LBMI's second Green Building Forum, March 30, in DC. Following introduction by LBMI Trustee Valerie Hansen, the group listened to and interacted with representatives from the NAHB, National Green Building Standard; USGBC, LEED For Homes; Green Globes; and US DOE, Energy Star program. Craig Webb, Editor, ProSales served as moderator.
Trustee Meeting
LBMI Trustees will meet July 16, Kansas City.