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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
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A new ASTM International standard aims to provide a framework for harvesting stored coal combustion products (CCPs) for beneficial use. CCPs are co-products produced from energy generation at coal-fired facilities. CCPs can yield physical and chemical properties that allow for their use as an ingredient in a variety of projects, including concrete, wallboard, and other construction material and…, 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 #10694
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A new ASTM International standard aims to protect both man-made and natural water resources from impacts of weather-related events. The organization’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action ( E50 ) developed the new standard (soon to be published as E3136). “Planners of all sorts of facilities can use the new standard to prepare for extreme weather events,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10636
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ASTM International’s committee on packaging ( D10 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Richard A. Ward of Perritt Laboratories, Inc., in Hightstown, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Ward for meritorious and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10541
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Two of the world’s leading safety-standards developers are joining forces to help the growing number of public safety professionals who want to use drones – also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – to help protect and save lives. Today, the National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group (JWG) of about two…, Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations, ). According to Morgan and Pauley, the group would serve as a key resource for various global efforts related to drone standardization., About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. www.astm.org , About NFPA, Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org and Lorraine Carli, tel +1.617.984.7275; publicaffairs@nfpa.org , MOU / Joint Working Group Contacts:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org and Curt Floyd, cfloyd@nfpa.org Release #10527
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A new ASTM International standard will help with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials. The standard will help meet requirements of entities that regulate and support global trade. According to ASTM International member Larry Anderson, current regulations are limited in describing how to perform such a test. Specifically, the new test method provides…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, James Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10526
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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ASTM International’s President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their doctoral studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were selected from a competitive pool of 20 applicants. “We are thrilled to support these Ph.D. students who are using ASTM International standards to contribute to fields in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10365
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ASTM International, a global standards organization, has signed memorandums of understanding with the national standards bodies of Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Ukraine, and Armenia, bringing the total number of MOUs to 105. The program supports use of ASTM International standards while also encouraging global participation in the continued development of new and revised standards. ASTM International’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10351
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– A new test method will help ensure the quality of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) by measuring its density and air content. ASTM International’s committee on concrete and concrete aggregates ( C09 ) created the standard, which is needed to proportion and optimize mixtures in labs and in the field and to verify specification compliance. “There is currently no ASTM standard for determining air…, Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09) Next Meeting:, December 3-6, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dennis Clute, United States Department of Agriculture-National Research Conservation Service, Ft. Worth, Texas, tel +1.817.509.3765; dennis.clute@ftw.usda.gov , Staff Contact:, W. Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org R elease #10350