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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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The first meeting of ASTM International’s new subcommittee on water sports equipment (F27.80) will be Feb. 27. The group says it aims to create standards that can help test and enhance the performance and safety of products such as water skis, wakeboards, towables/inflatables, and related equipment. “With new standards, manufacturers will be able to examine and test their equipment to consensus…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10487
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The ASTM International committee on snow skiing announced that it has expanded its scope to include water skiing, wakeboarding, and inflatables. The committee will now be known as snow and water sports (F27). The group plans to create and update new specifications, test methods, practices, and terminology for: personal equipment for snow skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10415
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A proposed ASTM International guide will help local governments manage their infrastructure systems while supporting transparency to their communities. The new standard (WK53277, Guide for Public Infrastructure Management) is being developed by ASTM International’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action ( E50 ). “The proposed standard could be used by local…, ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action Next Meeting:, Oct. 10-12, 2017, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marty Rowland, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, tel +1.718.760.6922; marty.rowland@parks.nyc.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org R elease #10331
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ASTM International’s Committee on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action ( E50 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to William R. Weissman, formerly of Venable LLP, in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10292
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Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near Philadelphia and decided to create a volunteer…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10266
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By request from industry, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for cannabis. The no-fee meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. EST at ASTM International’s global headquarters in, West Conshohocken, Pa., USA. Industry stakeholders and others interested in charting a path towards voluntary…, ASTM Cannabis Organizational Meeting:, Feb. 28, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10251
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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ASTM International’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action ( E50 ) has revised its important guide for disclosure of environmental liabilities (E2173). Originally approved in 2001, the guide provides options consistent with good commercial and customary practice for environmental liability disclosures that accompany financial statements. According to ASTM…, ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action Next Meeting:, April 4-6, 2017, April Committee Week, Toronto, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, John Rosengard, ERCI, Oakland, Calif., tel +1.510.548.5570; john@erci.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10212
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A new ASTM International standard will help deter trespassing on properties with many oil storage tanks, known as tank farms. The guide ( E2942 , Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations) will help property owners identify fencing and lighting to protect these areas. “Oil storage facilities are located…, ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action Next Meeting:, Oct. 25-27, 2016, October Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, J. Phillip Smith, tel +1.281.497.4223; jphillipsmith@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10078