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ASTM International’s air quality committee ( D22 ) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in the removal of gases that are harmful to both people and to the environment. The proposed standard covers the proper destruction of gaseous fugitive emission by thermal oxidizer or catalyst. According to J. David Halley, chair of ASTM’s gaseous fuels committee ( D03 ), chemical manufacturers are…
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (E1527). “Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) aid in the underwriting of mortgage loans and inform prudent risk management and business decision-making,” says Jim Bartlett, senior vice president with Bureau…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel+610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11320 ###
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A new ASTM International standard ( D8408/D8408M ) will help those developing long-term monitoring plans for vapor mitigation systems that prevent intrusion of hazardous gases into buildings. Contaminated soil, groundwater, sewers, and laterals all generate hazardous gases. A vacuum or depression system below a building slab can mitigate these gases from entering the building, thus protecting…
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Helen A. Waldorf, for her contributions to the environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ). 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…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11311 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has approved a new standard that will help design engineers and regulators when using rockfall mitigation nettings on construction projects. Geohazard nettings are often used in mountainous regions along roadways to dampen the energy from rocks falling from the mountain side. ASTM International member Mike Koutsourais, PE, geohazard…
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A new ASTM International standard describes a range of techniques that can be used to analyze formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as D8407. A naturally occurring organic compound, formaldehyde is an ingredient in many materials, such as resins used for particleboard and coatings. “Formaldehyde is a…
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has revised its standard guide for financial disclosures attributed to climate change. The standard guide ( E2718 ) was revised to provide instructions consistent with good commercial and customary practice for climate change-related disclosures accompanying audited and unaudited financial…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11294 ###
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Representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) met recently and agreed to expand the scope of a cooperation agreement signed in 2017 that fosters streamlined standards development and reduces duplication of efforts in the global marketplace. The expanded cooperation agreement was signed by IEC General Secretary and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11286 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the October Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with travel; Most…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11284 ###
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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of more than 50 applications. The following candidates will receive the 2021 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Patricio Carrion is a doctoral candidate at Auburn…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11268 ###