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ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications is currently developing a series of proposed standards on emergency operations centers. The first of these standards, ASTM E2668 , Guide for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Development, has now been approved. ASTM E2668 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E54.02 on Emergency Preparedness Training and Procedures. “ASTM…, ASTM Committee E54 Next Meeting:, June 13-15, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, (E2668) Glenn Wisbey, North Carolina Division of Emergency Management, Raleigh, N.C., Phone: 919-715-8577; gwisbey@ncem.org ; (WK32133) Lucien Canton, Lucien Canton LLC, San Francisco, Calif., Phone: 415-221-2562; lcanton@pacbell.net ; (proposed operations standard) Frank Kriz, Lighthouse Readiness Group, Phoenix, Ariz., Phone: 602-319-1446; krizassoc@aol.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8858
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A new ASTM International standard addresses the most effective ways to manage resources when disaster strikes. The new standard, ASTM E2640 , Guide for Resource Management in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, was developed by Subcommittee E54.02 on Emergency Preparedness, Training and Procedures. The subcommittee is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland…, Preparedness, • Planning and procedures; • Resource needs assessment; • Specific resources; • Necessary resource agreements; • Inventory process; • Maintenance of resources; and • Information systems., Operations, • Identifying requirements; • Ordering and acquiring; • Mobilization and coordination; • Command and control; • Receipt, tracking and reporting; • Logistics support planning; • Recovering/Demobilization; and • Financial reimbursement. Now that ASTM E2640 has been approved and published, the subcommittee is developing a proposed new standard, ASTM WK24630 , Guide for…, ASTM Committee E54 Next Meeting:, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2011, January Committee Week, Baltimore, Md., Technical Contact:, Robert Stenner, West Richland, Wash., Phone: 509-531-6438; robert.stenner@pnl.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8754
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Subcommittee F08.28 on Equestrian Services was formed in November 2009 and is part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. F08.28 is seeking input from equestrian trackmen and horsemen who are interested in improving the performance, uniformity and safety of equestrian surfaces, beginning with the development of the following three proposed standards. Once approved…, ASTM WK29881, Use of an Impact Analyzer to Evaluate Turfgrass Tracks Used for Horse Racing, According to Michael DePew, consulting agronomist/soil scientist, Environmental Technical Services LLC, and an F08 member, there is a need for tools for turf track evaluations that have a consistent methodology for application throughout the equestrian industry. “ ASTM WK29881 will be an evaluation tool that is intended to provide a track superintendent some of the information necessary to…, ASTM WK29879, Guide for the Laboratory Evaluation of Dirt Track Soil Material Used for Horse Racing, The purpose of ASTM WK29879 is to standardize the types of tests performed when a racing facility submits a soil sample for evaluation. The proposed standard will also cover the format of reports that result from soil tests. “A variety of soil laboratories (agronomic and engineering labs) are used to evaluate soil samples for dirt tracks,” says DePew. “Having consistent track soil evaluations…, ASTM WK27877, Terminology Relating to Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces, The proposed new terminology standard will “allow track persons to communicate track surfaces/components on a consistent basis and on an ‘apples to apples’ basis,” says DePew, who also notes that ASTM WK27877 will help to reduce the use of varying terms in the equestrian industry. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit www.astm.org/JOIN ., ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov 17-19, November Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Michael DePew, Environmental Technical Services LLC, Tekonsha, Mich., Phone: 517-767-4507; proturf@hotmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Basile, Phone: 610-832-9728; cbasile@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8697/Sept2010
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A new ASTM International standard can now be used to set strength requirements for condition 0 bicycle frames. Condition 0 bicycles, typically referred to as sidewalk bikes, are designed for young children riding under the supervision of an adult. The new standard, ASTM F2843 , Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames, was developed by Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles, part of ASTM…
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Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities has developed a new ASTM International standard that measures the stiffness and elasticity of baseballs and softballs relative to cylindrical collisions. The new standard, ASTM F2845 , Test Method for Measuring the Dynamic Stiffness (DS) and Cylindrical Coefficient of Restitution (CCOR) of Baseballs and Softballs, is under the jurisdiction of…
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ASTM International standard ASTM E2541 , Guide for Stakeholder-Focused, Consensus-Based Disaster Restoration Process for Contaminated Assets, serves as an important framework to help public and private organizations and companies plan ahead and prepare for the restoration of their facilities following a catastrophic event. The standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E54.02 on Emergency…
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While operations centers are key to managing emergency situations, standards specific to developing these centers currently do not exist. However, a proposed new ASTM International standard that will provide advice and existing best business practices for the creation of emergency operations centers is being developed by ASTM Committee E54 ( www.astm.org/COMMIT/E54.htm ) on Homeland Security…, ASTM Committee E54 Next Meeting:, Jan. 25-27, January committee week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Frank Kriz, Indianapolis, Ind., Phone: 602-319-1446; krizassoc@aol.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Timothy Brooke, Phone: 610-832-9729; tbrooke@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #84 59/Jan2010
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New Lead Content in Turf Fibers Standard Developed by ASTM Sports Equipment and Facilities CommitteeTwo separate events have led to the development of a new ASTM International standard on lead content in turf fibers. First, after lead was found in some synthetic turf fields in 2008, field owners and turf suppliers were confused as to the proper procedure for measuring the lead content in the fibers. Different test procedures would yield different results so there was need for a standardized…
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The adoption of quick-release devices on bicycles has led to a heightened potential for injuries due to front wheel separations. A new ASTM International standard defines the performance of primary and secondary wheel retention systems in order to prevent unintended wheel separation. The new standard, ASTM F2680 , Specification for Manually Operated Front Wheel Retention Systems for Bicycles, was…
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Skatepark owners and operators, as well as equipment designers and manufacturers, will be the users of a new ASTM standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. ASTM F2334 , Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities, was developed by Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities. Randy Watermiller, director of product development,…