Federal Legislative Conference

alt NWPCA's 2011 Federal Legislative Conference – held Sept. 20-21 – was a tremendous success. We would like to thank the participants, and a special thank you goes out to the following companies that sponsored this important event:

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CURRENT PALLETCENTRAL

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

VIDEO ALERTS

NWPCA 2011 Annual Report

MEETINGS

News & Announcements

Weekly Diesel Fuel Update

May 13: The weekly national average price for diesel fuel is $3.866 per gallon, up $0.021 from a week ago. To see regional prices for diesel and gasoline click here. NWPCA also posts this information on social media outlets (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) so check back for updates.

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NWPCA Seeks Technical Director

NWPCA is seeking a wood science and technology, packaging or forest products specialist with strong interpersonal, computer and technical expertise. The position oversees technical issues related to wood pallet manufacturing and recycling, domestic and international regulations, and specifications and standards. The Technical Director also serves the critical role as technical support lead for PDS. Full description

New I-9 Form Required

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The new form must be used starting May 7, 2013.

Microwaves Approved for ISPM 15

The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) has approved the Dielectric Heating (DH) treatment, a microwave method, as a new phytosanitary measure to be included in the International Standard, ISPM No. 15, for export wood packaging materials. The DH treatment method was submitted to the International Plant Protection Convention in 2004 on behalf of EMitech srl, an Italian company specializing in the design and industrialization of microwave systems. The treatment is not yet available; however, formal approval has energized the efforts of EMitech to bring its product to market.

NWPCA Member Featured in Construction Publication

Battle Lumber Company in Wadley, Ga. is highlighted in a recent ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com article. In addition to producing pallets, the company's grade mill division produces more than 90 million board feet of lumber per year for domestic and international customers. Thomas Battle, vice president, said: "My grandfather is still involved in the operation so that gives us three generations active in the business today ... It's really a credit to our family leadership and company."