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What is NYC AC § 17-1406?

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This section establishes that carpets and carpet cushions certified by specific programs, such as the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label and Green Label Plus, are considered compliant with established standards. The Department of Environmental Protection may specify additional certification programs. Applies to manufacturers and distributors of carpet products.

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§ 17-1406 Green label, green label plus and other certification programs.

AC § 17-1406

a. Carpets and carpet cushions that have been certified by, and carry the seal or symbol of, the following certification programs shall be deemed to comply with the standards set forth in section 17-1404: i. Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label certification program, version effective February 16, 2010 or such other version as may be specified in the rules of the department; ii. Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus certification program, version effective February 16, 2010 or such other version as may be specified in the rules of the department; and iii. other certification programs as may be specified in the rules of the department. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision a, this section shall not apply to any certification program if the emission factor allowed for any individual VOC or for TVOC by the applicable version of such program exceeds the standards set forth in section 17-1404.

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