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A proposed new ASTM standard will provide a lab test to determine how various types of oil will interact with water in oil spill situations. Information gleaned from such testing will ultimately lead to more effective oil spill recovery. All interested parties are welcome to join in the ongoing development of the standard ( WK41247 , Test Method for the Evaluation of the Stability of Water-in-Oil…, ASTM Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response Next Meeting:, Oct. 27-28, 2015, October committee week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, Mervin Fingas, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, tel +1.780.989.6059; fingasmerv@shaw.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, tel +1.610.832.9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9772
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a holistic approach to subcontractor property management. The proposed standard is ASTM WK46257, Guide for Management of Customer-Owned Property in the Possession of a Supplier or Subcontractor. ASTM WK46257 applies to property that is expected to be used by federal agencies, government contractors and other large entities that furnish…, Technical Contact:, Richard Culbertson, Pittsburgh, Pa., Phone: 609-410-0108; richard.c.culbertson@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9659
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A new standard guide on fleet management will be of particular benefit to newer asset managers or entities that are just beginning to consider how to manage mobile assets. ASTM E2962 , Guide for Fleet Management, has emerged from a need for education, training and certification programs addressing fleet assets. Successfully managing a fleet of any kind of vehicle -— whether it be cars, trucks,…, Technical Contact:, Robert Holcombe, U.S. General Services Administration, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-501-3828; robert.holcombe@gsa.gov , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9594
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ASTM International Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems has approved seven new standards that cover all major facets of small unmanned aircraft systems operations, including design, construction, operation and maintenance requirements. The seven new ASTM standards, written for all sUAS that are permitted to operate over a defined area and in airspace defined by a nation’s governing aviation…, ASTM F2908, Specification for Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), − ASTM F2908 defines minimum requirements for the aircraft flight manual, which provides guidance to owners, mechanics, pilots, crew members, airports, regulatory officials and aircraft and component manufacturers who perform or provide oversight of sUAS flight operations. •, ASTM F2909, Practice for Maintenance and Continued Airworthiness of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), − ASTM F2909 establishes a practice for the maintenance and continued airworthiness of sUAS. Requirements for continued airworthiness, inspections, maintenance and repairs/alterations are included. •, ASTM F2910, Specification for Design and Construction of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), − ASTM F2910 defines the design, construction and test requirements for sUAS. In addition to general requirements, ASTM F2910 covers requirements for structure, propulsion, propellers, fuel and oil systems, cooling, documentation and other key areas. •, ASTM F2911, Practice for Production Acceptance of Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), − ASTM F2911 defines production acceptance requirements for sUAS. Requirements covered include several aspects of production, system level production acceptance, quality assurance and documentation. •, ASTM F3002, Specification for Design of the Command and Control System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), − ASTM F3002 provides a consensus standard in support of an application to a nation’s governing aviation authority to operate an sUAS for commercial or public use. The standard focuses on command and control (C2) links, including a diagram of a C2 system and general requirements for C2 system components. •, ASTM F3003, Specification for Quality Assurance of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), − ASTM F3003 defines quality assurance requirements for design, manufacture and production of small unmanned aircraft systems. Guidance is given to sUAS manufacturers for the development of a quality assurance program. •, ASTM F3005, Specification for Batteries for Use in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), − ASTM F3005 defines requirements for battery cells used in sUAS. Mechanical design and safety, and electrical design battery maintenance are primary battery-related areas that are covered. “The introduction of these standards developed by F38 will help to provide a safe and appropriate path for near-term routine sUAS operations in airspace systems of the United States and other countries,” says…, Technical Contact:, Theodore J. Wierzbanowski, Phone: 626-429-8864; wierzbanowski@uasinthenas.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9636
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidance for the contractor self assessment program that addresses the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. ASTM WK42011 , Guide for Contractor Self-Assessment for U.S. Government Property Management Systems, is being developed by Subcommittee E53.20 on United States Government Contract Property Management , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee E53 Next Meeting:, July 31, 2013, Orlando, Fla., Technical Contact:, Brandon Kriner, Harris Corp., Melbourne, Fla., Phone: 321-727-5020; bkriner@harris.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9403
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Coated fabric products used for oil spill response procedures can deteriorate when stored for long periods of time. A proposed new ASTM standard will provide a nondestructive test for stored equipment to be evaluated for continued suitability over time. ASTM WK37298 , Test Method for Determining Storage Life of Coated Fabric Products, is being developed by Subcommittee F20.11 on Control , part of…, ASTM Committee F20 Next Meeting:, Oct. 23-24, 2012, October Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Peter Lane, Applied Fabric Technologies Inc., Applied Fabric Technologies Inc., Morris Skimmers International LLC, Orchard Park, N.Y., Phone: 716-662-0632; lane@afti.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9310
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ASTM International Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response has approved several standards for in-situ burning. The latest proposed standard on this subject, ASTM WK37324 , Guide for Evaluation of In-Situ Burning Effectiveness, is currently being developed by Subcommittee F20.15 on In-Situ Burning . In-situ burning is a controlled burning, at the spill location, of oil that…, ASTM Committee F20 Next Meeting:, Oct. 23-24, 2012, October Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Steve Potter, SL Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 613-232-1564; steve@slross.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-932-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9294
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A new ASTM International subcommittee will develop standards for management of property connected by contract with entities of the U.S. federal government. Subcommittee E53.20 on United States Government Contract Property Management is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E53 on Property Management Systems. According to Brandon Kriner, manager of Asset Management, Harris Corp.’s…
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A recent revision to an ASTM International property management systems standard provides clarity on the use of the word “inventory” and allows for the electronic verification of assets within an organization. The revised standard, ASTM E2132 , Practice for Inventory Verification: Electronic and Physical Inventory of Assets, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E53.01 on Process Management ,…, Technical Contact:, Rick Shultz, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Md., Phone: 443-778-5585; richard.shultz@jhualpl.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicarie@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9096
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A new ASTM International standard will be a useful document for vendors, buyers and regulators in determining the applicability of different types of booms to be used for oil spill response. ASTM F2683 , Guide for Selection of Booms for Oil Spill Response, was developed by Subcommittee F20.11 on Control , part of ASTM International Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response .…