American Lumber Standard Committee Incorporated

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the department of commerce's voluntary product standard for softwood lumber, ps-20, the organization accredits agencies which monitor the compliance of softwood lumber producers with various lumber grading requirements. Alsc performs physical visits of mills inspected by such agencies to confirm grading and inspection practices. The process is overseen by an independent board of review.

Alsc also administers a voluntary program for treated wood, using american wood protection association standards. Alsc uses processes and procedures similar to those in effect for the softwood lumber program under ps-20 - accreditation of inspection agencies, independent inspections by alsc, and oversight by the independent board of review.