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ASTM International’s Committee on Air Quality (D22) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit - to Andrew Oberta of The Environmental Consultancy in Austin, Texas, U.S.A. This prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Oberta for his outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10085
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Abstracts are being solicited for a conference on Detection Limits sponsored by ASTM International Committee D22 on Air Quality . The conference will be held on August 29-31, 2016, at the DoubleTree Raleigh – Brownstone – University, Raleigh, N.C. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum to educate, discuss, and debate the various aspects of detection limits as applied to the various…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Hannah Sparks, tel +1.610.832.9677; hsparks@astm.org Release #10082
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ASTM International and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) will collaborate on developing and disseminating standards, best practices, and other tools that support the growing geospatial industry. The organizations plan to work together in areas such as data acquisition and dissemination, location-based services, and unmanned (autonomous) navigation. Daniel Smith, vice president, technical…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, director, corporate communications, ASTM International, tel +1.610.832.9603, nosburn@astm.org or Denise McKenzie, executive director, communications & outreach, OGC, tel +1.314.546.4569, dmckenzie@opengeospatial.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, director, developmental operations, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org, OGC Staff Contact:, Scott Simmons, executive director, standards program, tel +1.970.682.1922; ssimmons@opengeospatial.org Release #10034
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Manufacturers and users of laser scanners used in 3D imaging will benefit from a new ASTM standard that helps evaluate their measurement performance. Specifically, the standard will help evaluate time-of-flight imaging systems, which determine measurements by detecting the reflected light from a scene illuminated by a modulated light source. The new standard is E2938 , Test Method for Evaluating…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Kamel S. Saidi, Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., tel. +1.301.975.6069; kamel.saidi@nist.gov , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #9897
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ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing is developing a standard for two asphalt products that reduce air emissions, save energy and benefit workers by lowering their exposure to asphalt fumes. The proposed standard (WK45660, originally titled Specification for Low Temperature Application Asphalt Used In Roofing) covers asphalt that has significantly lower application…, ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing Next Meeting:, June 14-17, 2015, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dave Trumbore, Owens Corning, tel +1.773.746.7278; dave.trumbore@owenscorning.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #9860 ###
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A proposed ASTM standard will meet the need for a method that labs can follow when testing samples for mold. The proposed standard (WK17177, Test Method for Examination of Fungal Structures on Tape Lift Samples by Optical Microscopy) will provide labs with an approach based on quality and science. The primary users of the standard will be labs that provide services in the fields of occupational…, Committee D22 on Air Quality Next Meeting:, April 26-May 1, 2015, April committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Terri L. Williams, Wisconsin Occupational Health Laboratory, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., tel +1.608.224.6261; terri.williams@slh.wisc.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, tel +1.610.832.9738; jadkins@astm.org Release # 9797 March 17, 2015 ###
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Keeping used materials out of landfills is a central goal of any industry that is attempting to become more sustainable. Finding creative ways to repurpose these materials is an added challenge, but one that ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing has begun to tackle with a proposed new standard, ASTM WK46625 , Guide for Establishing a Recycle Program for Roof Covers. “With…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Joseph J. Schwetz, tel +1.781.332.3224; schwetz.joe@us.sika.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9709
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If you have a roof over your head, chances are very good that you have flashing over your head as well. Flashing serves as part of the weather resistant barrier systems that keep water from getting into a structure. A proposed new ASTM International guide will satisfy a market need for a standard to define durable flashing and will create a level playing field for flashing manufacturers. The…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Michael Schmeida, Oatey Co., Cleveland, Ohio, tel +1.216.898.3469; mschmeida@oatey.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9694
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Excess moisture trapped in roofing or waterproofing systems can adversely affect performance, as well as lead to premature failure of a system and its components. Using an electrical impedance scanner is a fast and relatively easy way to conduct moisture surveys of roofing and waterproofing systems. A new ASTM International standard covers the use of electrical impedance scanners to monitor the…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, 2014, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Sean Fallon, Sean Fallon Consulting, Dublin, Ireland, Phone: +353-1-2851861; seanfallon14@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9674
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Taking a tape-lift sample is one of the main practices used by indoor environmental quality investigators for detecting whether mold structures (for example, spores and hyphae) have either settled onto or colonized the surface. Despite the popularity of the method, there can be significant inconsistency in how tape lifts are collected. A new ASTM standard, ASTM D7910 , Practice for the Collection…, ASTM Committee D22 Next Meeting:, Oct. 5-8, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, John M. Neville, Ph.D., Bureau Veritas North America Inc., Novi, Mich., Phone: 248-344-3042; john.neville@us.bureauveritas.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9655