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ASTM granted provisional observer status at United Nations conference in November, Global standards organization ASTM International has been granted provisional observer status at the 29 th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This major annual event will be held Nov. 11-22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a goal of advancing science-based, consensus solutions ASTM’s COP29 activities will showcase efforts…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Event Contact:, Emmanuel Escoto, tel +1.610.832.9809; eescoto@astm.org Release #11887 ###
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New standard would help classify ESG due diligence assessments ASTM International’s Environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used to help classify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessments for commercial real estate transactions. The proposed standard ( WK91751 ) will focus on environmental…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1 610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11883 ###
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ASTM International, a global standards organization, is set to host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group to create technical standards for emerging technology commercialization (ETC). The meeting will be held virtually on Aug. 26, 2024. Over the past year, ASTM has been working with a diverse group of stakeholders to explore the need for standards that help enable…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Activity Contact:, Len Morrissey, lmorrissey@astm.org Release #11880 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has proposed a standard guide for evaluating aging underground storage tanks (USTs) for continued operation. The standard guide, WK90823 , would cover voluntary evaluation of petroleum USTs for continued use after manufacturer’s warranty. The committee is currently seeking participation to…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11874 ###
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A suite of proposed standards will address glycol-water and non-water based coolants. ASTM International’s engine coolants committee ( D15 ) approved two glycol- based standards for Fuel Cell Electric (FCEV) and Electric Vehicles (EV). In addition, the Committee is developing two standards for non-aqueous coolants for use in EVs. The newly approved glycol-based coolant standard D8565 is for use…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand , tel +1.610.832.9551 ; awiand@astm.org Release #11850 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has presented its 2024 Gwen Eklund Award of Excellence to Stephanie Fiorenza. The award is given to honor exemplary service, innovative leadership, and professionalism on behalf of committee E50. Fiorenza currently works as oil and gas sector technical solution lead and principal scientist at…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11842 ###
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ASTM International’s engine coolants and related fluids committee ( D15 ) has approved a new test method that will be used to determine common organic additives in engine coolants. The new standard ( D8567 ) describes how high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is used to analyze engine coolants for azoles and organic acids, which can affect performance. According to Henry Owusu, chair of…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11831 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to Nicholas Paulter for his contributions to ASTM’s security systems and equipment committee ( F12 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Paulter was…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11826 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has made over 140 revisions to its Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments (PCA): Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process ( E2018 ). A 2023 and 2024 version replace the initial 2015 publication of the guide. The revision places more emphasis on the user, establishing objectives…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11818 ###
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Papers are invited for ASTM International’s Workshop on Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicle Cooling Systems and Coolant , to be held, Oct. 9, 2024, , in Orlando, FL. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s engine coolants and related fluids committee ( D15 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. Presentations will focus on such topics as cooling systems, test methodologies, and components and coolants used in battery and fuel cell applications. Others may include: Cooling system overview…, June 15, 2024, . The workshop co-chairs can be reached by email: Mary Ranger ( mary.ranger@cci-corporation.com ) and William Huff ( william.huff@atmus.com ). For full information about this workshop, including the range of topics, please visit: https://go.astm.org/vehicle-cooling-systems-workshop https://go.astm.org/vehicle-cooling-systems-workshop ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11808 ###