Andrew F. Oberta, asbestos consultant with The Environmental Consultancy, Austin, Texas, USA, was honored with the Moyer D. Thomas Award from ASTM International’s committee on Air Quality (D22). 

Oberta was recognized for his outstanding productivity in developing standards and his sage training perspective within the group on sampling and analysis of asbestos. 

Oberta has been a member of ASTM International since 1986. In 2016 he was awarded ASTM International’s highest honor, the Award of Merit, and the accompanying title of fellow. 

In addition to ASTM International, Oberta is a member of the Environmental Information Association.  

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