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Today the ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) debuted its inaugural annual report which highlights the organization’s vision, team, partnerships, acceleration projects, accomplishments, and key metrics. The inaugural ET CoE annual report, available here , includes information on the organization’s scope of work, team structure, and an expansive list of diverse partner…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11345 ###
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A new ASTM International standard examines how the process of ebullition can cause the movement of contaminants at sediment sites. ASTM International member Tripp Fischer explains that ebullition is the process of gas (primarily methane) generation in sediments where the quantity of gas generated is sufficient for gas bubbles to nucleate, grow, fracture the sediment, and then escape into the…
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A new ASTM International standard will help laboratories to better determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental samples. ASTM’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action ( E50 ) developed the new standard. PFAS are a large, complex group of compounds found in water, air, fish, and soil throughout the world. Additionally, some…
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (E1527). “Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) aid in the underwriting of mortgage loans and inform prudent risk management and business decision-making,” says Jim Bartlett, senior vice president with Bureau…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel+610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11320 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Helen A. Waldorf, for her contributions to the environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ). 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…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11311 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the November and December Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11305 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will establish a new practice for determining safe-life, inspection threshold, and reoccurring inspection intervals for airplanes. ASTM International’s general aviation aircraft committee ( F44 ) is developing the proposed standard. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the safe-life of a structure is the number of events, such as flights,…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11295 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has revised its standard guide for financial disclosures attributed to climate change. The standard guide ( E2718 ) was revised to provide instructions consistent with good commercial and customary practice for climate change-related disclosures accompanying audited and unaudited financial…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11294 ###
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ASTM International’s autonomy design and operations in aviation administrative committee (AC377) is hosting the 2nd Annual ASTM Autonomy in Aviation Symposium, October 19, 2021, to be held at the Santa Clara Marriott (Santa Clara, California, USA). The objective of the symposium is to facilitate discussions on standards development for aviation autonomy while bringing forward perspectives from…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11289 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the October Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with travel; Most…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11284 ###