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The storage tank subcommittee of ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee (E50) is seeking participants to help revise two underground storage tank standards. The standards focus on performing evaluation of underground storage tank systems (UST) for operational conformance with federal regulations (E1990-16) and environmental management of…, 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 #11010 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has created a new task group aimed at developing standards for commercial umbrellas. All interested parties are invited to join the new task group. Standards developed by the group would cover commercial umbrellas for shade in amusement parks, theme and water parks, hotels, restaurants, parks and recreation areas, and more to better protect…, 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 #10998 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) invites all interested parties to join a new task group aimed at developing standards for computer vision-based drowning detection systems for residential use. Advanced pool safety systems, particularly artificial intelligence-based drowning detection systems for residential pools would be covered by these potential standards. Systems…, 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 #10997 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action ( E50 ) is developing a standard aimed at helping plan and implement climate-related policies at oil and chemical release sites. The standard will cover site assessment, feasibility studies, remedial design, and implementation, according to committee member Helen Waldorf. “The proposed standard…, 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 #10994
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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A new ASTM International standard aims to enhance the safety of infant bathers. The consumer safety specification establishes performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to promote safe use of the popular products, which allow parents and caregivers to bathe newborns and infants in a reclined position. Specifically, the standard covers sharp edges, small parts, labeling,…, 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 #10750 ###
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ASTM International’s toy safety subcommittee ( F15.22 ) is seeking help reviewing a tricycle standard that is slated to be transferred to its jurisdiction from the American National Standards Institute. The subcommittee is part of ASTM International’s larger consumer products committee ( F15 ). The ANSI standard (ANSI Z315.1) covers safety requirements for tricycles used by children eight 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 #10983
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Carol Pollack-Nelson, Ph.D., owner of Independent Safety Consulting LLC (Rockville, Maryland, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Pollack-Nelson is also a human factors psychologist specializing in consumer product safety. She provides guidance to stakeholders on a wide range of product safety issues including foreseeable use and anticipated hazards.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10945
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) invites all interested parties to join its subcommittee on powered scooters and skateboards as it further develops a proposed standard on electric-powered scooters for adults. According to ASTM International member David Dick, senior technical engineer, Bureau Veritas, the proposed standard ( WK70724 ) could cover the establishment of…, 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 #10924