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ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is developing a proposed standard that will compile terms and definitions related to the analysis of explosives. Forensic science practitioners, students, trainees, and those involved in legal matters will use the proposed standard (under development as WK56998 ). “The proposed standard will provide a means for increased uniformity and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11178 ###
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ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is developing a proposed standard to guide laboratories that characterize or compare polymeric materials, such as fiber, paint, or tape forensic evidence. “The proposed standard enables forensic laboratories to develop a technical procedure that allows flexibility to use or purchase their equipment of choice, while adhering to internal…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11172 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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ASTM International’s Board of Directors has approved the formation of a new technical committee on stormwater control measures ( E64 ). The approval comes after an organizational meeting for the new committee happened in early October. The organizational meeting brought an array of stormwater industry experts together to identify specific standards needs and to determine the need for an ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11130 ###
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New stormwater management standards could support efforts to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff, create uniform testing, verification, and certification programs for stormwater control measures, unify varied stakeholders, and much more. Manufacturers, users, trade associations, professional societies, government agencies, consumer groups, academia, engineers, and testers are driving this…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Activity Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11084 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help provide a standard practice for the collection, preservation, and analysis of organic gunshot residues. ASTM’s forensic science committee ( E30 ) is developing the proposed standard (WK72856). “The proposed standard will provide a protocol that a forensic laboratory can follow to implement a process for the sampling, analyzing, and identifying of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11070 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will aid in the identification of ignitable liquids in fire debris. ASTM’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK64631 ). The proposed standard makes recommendations on which existing ASTM International fire debris analysis standards would be best to use during investigations, aiding fire debris analysts as they prepare…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11028 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will outline the methodology used when an unknown item is introduced into a forensic examination. ASTM’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is now reviewing the proposed standard ( WK72441 ), which was initially developed by a subcommittee within the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Sciences. The proposed standard covers ACE-V, or…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11016 ###
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Two new ASTM International guides could help train forensic analysts to conduct trace evidence examinations on materials rarely seen in criminal investigations. Diana Wright, chair of the materials (trace) subcommittee of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science, says that there was a need for standardized subject matter expertise for analysts – particularly those just…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10973