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ASTM granted provisional observer status at United Nations conference in November, Global standards organization ASTM International has been granted provisional observer status at the 29 th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This major annual event will be held Nov. 11-22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a goal of advancing science-based, consensus solutions ASTM’s COP29 activities will showcase efforts…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Event Contact:, Emmanuel Escoto, tel +1.610.832.9809; eescoto@astm.org Release #11887 ###
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New standard would help classify ESG due diligence assessments ASTM International’s Environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used to help classify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessments for commercial real estate transactions. The proposed standard ( WK91751 ) will focus on environmental…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1 610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11883 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has proposed a standard guide for evaluating aging underground storage tanks (USTs) for continued operation. The standard guide, WK90823 , would cover voluntary evaluation of petroleum USTs for continued use after manufacturer’s warranty. The committee is currently seeking participation to…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11874 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to Seymour Sweet for his contributions to ASTM’s reactive and refractory metals and alloys committee ( B10 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Sweet…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11848 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has presented its 2024 Gwen Eklund Award of Excellence to Stephanie Fiorenza. The award is given to honor exemplary service, innovative leadership, and professionalism on behalf of committee E50. Fiorenza currently works as oil and gas sector technical solution lead and principal scientist at…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11842 ###
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Papers are invited for ASTM International’s 21st International Symposium on Zirconium in the Nuclear Industry , to be held April 14-17, 2025, in Aix-en-Provence, France. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s reactive and refractory metals and alloys committee ( B10 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. The purpose of the symposium is to…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11823 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has made over 140 revisions to its Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments (PCA): Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process ( E2018 ). A 2023 and 2024 version replace the initial 2015 publication of the guide. The revision places more emphasis on the user, establishing objectives…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11818 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has developed a new standard guide for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure related to climate and community. The new standard will soon be available as E3377. Environmental, social and governance concerns represent the three main topic areas that companies are expected to…, s, guide. The guide will provide a comprehensive overview of regulations, frameworks, and key considerations to assist guide users in producing consistent, comparable, and reliable climate-related disclosures leading to more sustainable institutions and communities. The guide includes standardized terminology for ESG disclosure relating to climate and community., Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11804 ###
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ASTM International has revised a key standard related to environmental site assessment for forestland or rural property. The standard ( E2247 ) is managed by ASTM’s environmental assessment committee ( E50 ), specifically subcommittee E50.02 on real estate assessment and management. This standard practice is meant for voluntary use by attorneys, consultants, real estate professionals, and more to…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11796 ###,
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ASTM International’s reactive and refractory metals and alloys committee (B10) has awarded its 2023 H.R. “Russ” Ogden Award to Bruce Beckwith, retired consultant for Astrocosmos Metallurgical Inc. Established by the committee in honor of its first chair, this award is given for outstanding accomplishments in the science and technology of reactive and refractory metals and alloys. An ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11772 ###