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Please see the following statement from ASTM International President Kathie Morgan on the passing of board member Oliver S. Delery, Jr. "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Oliver S. Delery, Jr., a wonderful and brilliant person who passed away last Wednesday. Oliver was a treasured member of our ASTM International family who had been serving on our board and who had just…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10961
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A new ASTM International standard will serve as a guide for standards related to determining the effects of biogenic sulfuric acid on concrete products. ASTM’s concrete pipe committee approved the standard, which is soon to be published as C1894. According to ASTM International member Mel Marshall, the new standard fills the need for a guide that discusses microbially induced corrosion (MIC) of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10898
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ASTM International has approved a new standard that could help mining companies, regulatory bodies, and geological surveys to assess coal tonnage-in-place. Assessment of coal tonnage-in-place is a fundamental factor in evaluating the commercial feasibility of a coal deposit. ASTM’s committee on coal and coke ( D05 ) developed the standard ( D8215 ). The new standard provides a geostatistical…, Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Melissa Marcinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; marcinowski@astm.org Release #10874
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A new ASTM International standard provides an effective way to determine the different forms of sulfur in coal. This test method helps separate coal-associated sulfur into two common forms: pyritic and sulfate. Results from the test method are used to evaluate coal preparation and process operations that help reduce coal sulfur levels. According to ASTM member Colin Campbell, consultant at CCI…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10698
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ASTM International’s committee on concrete pipe ( C13 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to John J. Meyer of J&J Engineering, LLC, in Wales, Wisconsin, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. Meyer was honored for outstanding contributions and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10678
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A new ASTM International standard provides an effective way to determine the presence of boron in coal. The organization’s committee on coal and coke ( D05 ) developed the new standard, which is soon to be published as D8213. As noted in the new standard, “the possible emission of boron that may be found in coal from coal combustion is an environmental concern.” According to ASTM International…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10651
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Anyone is invited to join efforts to update ASTM International’s well-known standard that helps labs optimize operations through IT applications. The committee on molecular spectroscopy and separation science ( E13 ) is seeking participation from a wide segment of users, vendors, and other stakeholders to update the standard, known as the Standard Guide for Laboratory Informatics (E1578).…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, James B. Powers, Jr., Managing Partner, Bridge Associates International LLC, Princeton, N.J., tel +1.610.659.2094; powers@baipharma.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org R elease #10346
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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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