How To EnrollEnrolling in the PFI Standards ProgramInformation for Fuel ManufacturersEnrollment for fuel manufacturers is underway. To enroll in the program, manufacturers of densified biomass must contact an accredited auditing agency. The following twelve auditing agencies have been accredited by the Board of Review of the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) to provide services for the PFI Standards Program. A.J. Edmond Co., Long Beach, CA Alberta Forest Products Association, Edmonton, AB Canada Canadian Mill Services Association, New Westminster, BC, Canada Carolina Inspection Service, Inc., Monroe, NC Conway & Robison, LLC, Sharpsburg, GA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Cumberland, ME PFS Corporation, Cottage Grove, WI Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau, Federal Way, WA Package Research Laboratory, Rockaway, NJ Southern Pine Inspection Bureau, Pensacola, FL Timber Products Inspection, Conyers, GA West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau, Portland, OR Western Wood Products Association, Portland, OR The Board of Review of the ALSC also has accredited five laboratories: Accredited testing laboratories perform analyses on densified fuel to the PFI standard. Canadian BioEnergy Centre, Fredericton, NB Canada Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratory, Bismarck, ND Timber Products Inspection, Conyers, GA Twin Ports Testing, Superior, WI University of Maine, Orono, ME Questions on how to prepare for enrollment? It is recommended that the following checklist is considered:
Information for Auditing Agencies/LaboratoriesALSC continues to accept applications for companies seeking to become accredited as auditing agencies and/or labs. For information on becoming accredited, contact ALSC at (301) 972-1700. |