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ASTM International’s waste management committee ( D34 ) has approved a new standard to analyze soils and biosolids for potential contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). “PFAS contamination is of growing concern around the world,” says ASTM member William Lipps, general manager, government and regulatory business development/international standards development, Shimadzu…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; b milewski@astm.org Release #11741, ###
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ASTM International’s waste management committee ( D34 ) is developing a proposed test method that focuses on detecting hazardous hydrocarbons in soil. According to ASTM International member Wesley McCall, the proposed standard ( WK84635 ) centers around use of a steel probe called an Optical Imaging Profiler (OIP). The probe is advanced into soils and unconsolidated materials using direct push…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11640, ###
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ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) is developing a proposed standard that will outline procedures for measurement of time-related (temporal) perceptions in consumer interactions with products. “Every consumer interaction with a product or experience has a temporal dimension,” says ASTM member Chris Findlay, an independent consultant. “It doesn’t matter if it is the subtle…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11635 ###
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ASTM International’s stormwater control measures committee ( E64 ) has developed a new standard on characteristics of sediments used in laboratory performance testing of stormwater treatment devices. The new standard, soon to be published as E3317, describes the minerology, specific gravity, and particle size distributions (PSDs) of silica-based sediments used in the testing of these devices.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11574 ###
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A new ASTM International standard developed by the sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) provides a guide for giving feedback to sensory assessors. According to ASTM International member Veronika Jones, the standard, soon to be published as E3313, is intended to give sensory panel leaders a better understanding of feedback, including such topics as: how it can be used effectively; how it can be…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, W. Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11528 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a test method related to the trash capture performance of stormwater control measures. The standard ( E3332 ) was developed by ASTM’s committee on stormwater control measures ( E64 ). According to ASTM International member Greg Williams, this is the second standard developed by the committee, and is a big step towards establishing goals and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11470 ###
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ASTM International Seeks Written Submissions and Participants in Revision of Sensory Claims StandardASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) invites all interested parties to participate in revising its guide for sensory claim substantiation ( E1958 ). Participation can take the form of a written submission or active involvement in revision of the standard. According to ASTM International member John Castura, the purpose of the planned revision to the standard is to provide…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, John Castura, tel +1.519.836.9993; jcastura@compusense.com Release #11154 ###
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ASTM International’s Board of Directors has approved the formation of a new technical committee on stormwater control measures ( E64 ). The approval comes after an organizational meeting for the new committee happened in early October. The organizational meeting brought an array of stormwater industry experts together to identify specific standards needs and to determine the need for an ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11130 ###
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New stormwater management standards could support efforts to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff, create uniform testing, verification, and certification programs for stormwater control measures, unify varied stakeholders, and much more. Manufacturers, users, trade associations, professional societies, government agencies, consumer groups, academia, engineers, and testers are driving this…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Activity Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11084 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993