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The ASTM standard that describes the environmental assessment needs of parties involved in the acquisition of forestland and rural property has been revised. The revision is an important step toward making ASTM E2247 , Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process for Forestland or Rural Property, compliant with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
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Vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater into structures can potentially create significant liability and have a material impact on property value. Because of this, accurately determining whether a property has vapor intrusion issues is a concern for property owners, prospective purchasers and environmental professionals conducting due diligence. ASTM International Committee E50 on…
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Information on light nonaqueous-phase liquids and their impact on the environment has grown significantly in the last 20 years. This accumulation of knowledge means that different remediation strategies are now available for sites that contain these substances. In order to facilitate decision making, ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment has developed a new standard, E 2531…
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ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action is seeking participation in the development of a proposed new standard, WK15256, Guide for Investigation of Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Equipment Problems and Releases. The proposed guide, under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E50.04 on Corrective Action, is intended to assist with the…
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A series of focus groups conducted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc., has led to the ongoing development of a proposed new standard, WK14701 , New Symbols for Adhesive Applications. WK14701 is being developed by Subcommittee D14.04 on Terminology, part of ASTM International Committee D14 on Adhesives. According to Lawrence D. Sloan, president, Adhesive and Sealant Council, and D14.04…
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All interested parties are invited to contribute to the ongoing development of WK11541 , Specification for Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Adhesives for Bonding Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Facers to Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation Core Materials. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D14.70 on Construction Adhesives, which is part of ASTM International…
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A new ASTM International standard, D 7247 , Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated Temperature, will be an important new tool for anyone working with engineered wood products. The proposal for D 7247 originated in Committee D07 on Wood and members of both that committee and Committee D14 on Adhesives worked together to develop it.…
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Mold, or even the prospect of mold, can create a level of fear and misperception that can have a significant negative impact on all phases of the real estate market. However, in an effort to replace fear with facts, ASTM International’s Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action has developed a new standard, E 2418 , Guide for Readily Observable Mold and…
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An ASTM International environmental assessment standard has recently undergone major revisions to reflect relevant changes in federal law. The standard, E 1528 , Practice for Limited Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Screen Process, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management, which is part of ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental…
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ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action is seeking all interested parties, particularly landowners and developers, to contribute to the development of a proposed new standard on continuing obligations. The proposed standard, WK9354, Practice for Landowner Appropriate Care of a Contaminated Property, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E50.02 on…