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All interested parties are invited to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard that would be used during the design and installation of suspended gypsum ceiling systems for commercial construction. ASTM WK44242 , Practice for Installation of Metal Suspension Ceiling Systems for Gypsum Board Applications, is being developed by Subcommittee C11.03 on Specifications for…, ASTM Committee C11 Next Meeting:, May 5-8, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Joseph J. Kelly, Worthington Armstrong Venture, Malvern, Pa., Phone: 610-722-1218; jjkelly@armstrong.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9576
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On Dec. 30, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule that incorporates the latest version of ASTM International standard E1527-13 , Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, in the performance of all appropriate inquiries when conducting environmental site assessments. The EPA’s Final Rule, which went into effect upon…, ASTM Committee E50 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Julie Kilgore, Wasatch Environmental Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, Phone: 801-972-8400; jk@wasatch-environmental.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen McClung, Phone: 610-832-9717; kmcclung@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9542
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ASTM International approved a new standard on applying greener best management practices to site assessment and cleanup projects. ASTM E2893 , Guide for Greener Cleanups, was approved Sept. 15 by Subcommittee E50.04 on Corrective Action , part of ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action . “Greener cleanups protect human health and the…, ASTM Committee E50 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, John A. Simon, Gnarus Advisors LLC, Arlington, Va., Phone: 202-505-1906; jsimon@gnarusllc.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen McClung, Phone: 610-832-9717; kmcclung@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9525
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Laboratory informatics tools are used in laboratory environments across the world that directly touch the everyday human experience. The rapid pace of change in the area of laboratory informatics over the last six years has led to a significant revision of ASTM E1578 , Guide for Laboratory Informatics. “Laboratory informatics tools are used in lab environments across many industries, including…, Technical Contact:, James B. Powers Jr., Bridge Associates LLC, Princeton, N.J., Phone: 610-659-2094; powers@balpharma.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9528
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ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action has issued the revised version of ASTM E1527 , Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management. ASTM E1527 describes the Phase I ESA process, a tool that is used to…, ASTM Committee E50 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Julie Kilgore, Wasatch Environmental Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, Phone: 801-972-8400; jk@wasatch-environmental.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen McClung, Phone: 610-832-9717; kmcclung@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9504
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ASTM C1264 Addresses Origin and Source Labeling of Drywall and Other Gypsum Products, In response to the importation of contaminated drywall that caused health and safety hazards when used in home construction, the Drywall Safety Act of 2012 (PL 112-266) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Jan. 14, 2013. The new law cites ASTM International standard C1264-11 , Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling and…, Labeling, The Drywall Safety Act requires the CPSC to set regulations based on C1264 , which was developed by ASTM Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products , part of ASTM Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems . The standard provides the CPSC, states, suppliers and consumers with an effective tool for supply chain communication by specifying…, Up-to-Date Standards, Under the act’s provisions, ASTM International will notify the CPSC of any updates to the labeling standard within 60 days; the CPSC will then have 90 days to disapprove ASTM’s recommended changes. If the CPSC accepts the most updated version of the ASTM standard, then the new version becomes effective 180 days after ASTM’s initial notification., Sulfur Content, Because sulfur content levels in drywall have been associated with elevated corrosion rates in a home, the act requires that the CPSC issue a regulation that limits the sulfur content for drywall manufactured in the United States or imported from abroad. In lieu of issuing a federal rule, the CPSC may adopt a voluntary consensus standard, developed by C11.01, that addresses the level of sulfur…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9277
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ASTM International Committee E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and Separation Science invites all interested parties to join in the ongoing revision of ASTM E1578 , Guide for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). ASTM E1578 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E13.15 on Analytical Data . According to James B. Powers Jr., managing partner, Bridge Associates LLC, and chair of the E13.…
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Continuing obligations are management procedures for property on which future use moves forward even though residual contamination may remain in the soil or groundwater. A new standard on addressing continuing obligations has now been approved by ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action . ASTM E2790 , Guide for Identifying and Complying…, ASTM Committee E50 Next Meeting:, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, J. Michael Sowinski Jr., Terradex, Carlsbad, Calif., Phone: 760-978-6120; mike@terradex.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Daniel Smith, Phone: 610-832-9727; dsmith@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8927
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will enable users to determine whether or not a real estate site has a methane hazard that needs to be mitigated. ASTM WK32621 , Practice for Evaluating Potential Hazard Due to Methane in the Vadose Zone, is being developed by Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management , part of ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental…
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Building energy performance disclosure regulations now exist in a growing number of states, including California and Washington, as well as cities such as Austin, Texas; Seattle, Wash.; and New York, N.Y. These regulatory activities, combined with the economic reality that energy efficient buildings are more attractive to lenders, buyers and tenants, have been the driving forces for a new ASTM…, ASTM Committee E50 Next Meeting:, April 12-14, 2011, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Anthony Buonicore, Buonicore Partners LLC, Old Lyme, Conn., Phone: 800-238-1841; ajb@erdnet.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Daniel Smith, Phone: 610-832-9727; dsmith@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #8812