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A proposed ASTM International standard aimed at improving the safety of self-balancing scooters, more commonly known as hoverboards, was issued this morning for committee vote. The proposed standard consumer safety specification for self-balancing scooters ( WK57360 ) seeks to provide performance requirements and corresponding test methods for self-balancing scooters and intends to reduce…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10803
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced that it is a supporting partner of the 8 th International Symposium & Exhibition on Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites ( MGP 2019 ), June 2-4, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. MGP is the world’s oldest and largest education and networking event focused on issues related to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10796
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Nancy Cowles, executive director, Kids In Danger, Chicago, Illinois, USA, was honored with the Margaret Dana Award by ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ). An ASTM International member since 2001, Cowles was honored for her significant and meritorious service for representing the consumer voice on the committee to promote and develop voluntary standards for consumer products…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10794
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In recent weeks, members of the ASTM International subcommittee on infant inclined sleep products – represented by government, consumer advocacy groups, and industry – have been actively discussing safety concerns related to products that claim to meet the voluntary consensus standard: “consumer safety specification for infant inclined sleep products” (F3118). Subcommittee members met May 8 as…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10788
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Global standards organization ASTM International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Standardization, Metrology and Certification Agency of Uzbekistan (UZSTANDART Agency), bringing the total number of MOUs to 112. The MOU program supports the use of ASTM International standards while also encouraging global participation in the ongoing development of new and revised standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10779
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A new ASTM International standard will help to make portable fuel containers safer. The new standard ( F3326 ) was developed by ASTM’s committee on consumer products ( F15 ). “This new standard requires the addition of a flame mitigation device in consumer portable fuel containers (PFC),” says ASTM International member Philip Monckton, Scepter Canada. “An ASTM-approved study demonstrated, in…, , Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Leonard Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org Release #10744 ###
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ASTM International announced today that it will sponsor Kaitlyn Bishay, a rising senior at the University of Alabama, for the prestigious Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. This announcement coincides with “Girl Day” of Engineers Week, which encourages girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. WISE is a competitive summer program in Washington, D…, , Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact: , Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10743
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David W. Parsonage, CHMM, vice president of American Geosciences Inc., Murrysville, Pennsylvania, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. American Geosciences offers environmental consulting services, including site assessments, remediation, and regulatory compliance. In his position, Parsonage directs technical operations, develops environmental service…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10725
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A new ASTM International standard will help characterize the health of mammals inhabiting soil-contaminated properties, such as hazardous waste sites. The new standard (soon to be published as E3155) was developed by ASTM International's committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action ( E50 ). According to ASTM International member Lawrence Tannenbaum, an ecologist…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10711
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A new ASTM International standard will help environmental assessment professionals perform more effective studies on sediment, the matrix of water and particles that settle at the bottom of bodies of water. “The new standard is organized as a toolkit applicable to a broad range of sediment sites, from the large mega sites to smaller sites located in ecologically sensitive areas,” says ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10708