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16 CFR 1222 Goes into Effect July 15, 2014, Beginning July 15, 2014, bedside sleepers must comply with ASTM F2906 , Consumer Safety Specification for Bedside Sleepers, in response to its recent incorporation in 16 CFR 1222, Safety Standard for Bedside Sleepers. This rule, approved for publication in the January Federal Register by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), was issued in response to the direction under Section 104…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9648
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to cover requirements and test methods for a new type of pipe intended for industrial or oil and gas wastewater transfer. ASTM WK44033 , Specification for Fluid Composite Transfer Pipe and Fittings, is being developed by Subcommittee F17.68 on Energy Piping Systems , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . Pipe…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, James Goddard, Powell, Ohio, Phone: 740-972-0012; jimgoddard3@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9538
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For its significant, lifesaving contributions to consumer product safety, ASTM Subcommittee F15.22 on Toy Safety is among five recipients of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2013 Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Award. The award was presented to members of the subcommittee at a ceremony at CPSC headquarters in Bethesda, Md., on Sept. 25. The subcommittee, which is part of ASTM…, ASTM members and staff receiving the award on behalf of Subcommittee F15.22 are Rick Rosati, Bureau Veritas and vice chairman of Committee F15; Nancy MacPherson, the LEGO Group; Frank Olbrych, Hasbro Inc.; Inez Tenenbaum, CPSC Chairman; Joan Lawrence, Toy Industry Association Inc. and F15.22 chairman; Don Mays, Deloitte and F15 vice chairman; and Len Morrissey, ASTM director, technical committee…, For more news in this sector, visit the End Use Products and Recreation news gateway www.astm.org/sn-consumer or follow us on Twitter @ASTMProductsRec., ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindler@astm.org Release #9472
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A growing need among manufacturers, consumer groups and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to address safety requirements for cribs and crib mattresses has led to the development of a new ASTM International standard. ASTM F2933 , Consumer Safety Specification for Crib Mattresses, was developed by Subcommittee F15.66 on Crib Mattresses , part of ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer…, ASTM Committee F15 Next Meeting:, F15 Juvenile Products Subcommittees, Sept. 23-26, 2013, ASTM Headquarters, W. Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, Mo Anooshah, Kolcraft Enterprises, Chicago, Ill., Phone: 312-361-6334; manooshah@kolcraft.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9395
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A new ASTM International standard establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry. ASTM F2999 , Consumer Safety Specification for Adult Jewelry, was developed by Subcommittee F15.24 on Jewelry , part of ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products . In 2011, F15.24 approved ASTM F2923 , Specification for Consumer Product…, Technical Contact:, Brent Cleaveland, Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association, N. Kingstown, R.I., Phone: 401-667-0520; bcleaveland@fjata.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9392
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing a proposed standard that will address the use of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing used in hydronic heating/cooling systems. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK38788 , Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) OD Controlled Tubing for Hydronic Heating/Cooling Systems, is under the jurisdiction of…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 11-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Gary Morgan, Viega LLC, Wichita, Kan., Phone: 620-480-1222; garymorgan@viega.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9361
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used by companies that manufacture complexly shaped pressure pipe components. ASTM WK38747 , Specification for Cylindrical Billets Made from Stress-Rated High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) by Accumulation Winding of Molten Extruded Material Over a Mandrel, is currently being developed by Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based Pipe , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Bryan Hauger, Microbac Laboratories Inc., Boulder, Colo., Phone: 720-406-4661; bryan.hauger@microbac.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9337
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Heap leaching, a process of removing metal from ore, is more efficiently accomplished when air is introduced to the ore pile. A new ASTM International standard describes how corrugated polyethylene pipes and fittings can be more effectively used to facilitate the aeration process. ASTM F2987 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Mine Heap Leach Aeration Applications…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, James B. Goddard, Powell Ohio, Phone: 740-881-5958; jimgoddard3@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9316
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide assurance regarding the quality of high-density polyethylene corrugated pipe using recycled resins. ASTM WK39632, Specification for 3 through 24 Inch Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings with Recycled Resins, is being developed by Subcommittee F17.65 on Land Drainage , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Douglas Baker, Springfield Plastics Inc., Auburn, Ill., Phone: 217-438-6167; dbaker@spipipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9303
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All interested parties, particularly those involved with utilities, are encouraged to participate in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK39660 , Practice for Procedures to Prevent Contamination in Plastic Gas Pipe and Fittings. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Karen S. Lively, P.E., Performance Pipe, Plano, Texas, Phone: 972-599-7413; livelks@cpchem.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9304