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The ASTM International E31 Healthcare Informatics Committee and E31.28 Electronic Health Record Subcommittee advanced another step toward reaching consensus and having an ASTM-approved Standard Specification for the Continuity of Care Record (CCR). At its meeting on 26 April 2005, E31.28 successfully resolved a number of issues raised during the balloting period, by adding editorial…
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A growing interest in a more durable structure for grease traps has resulted in the development of a proposed new ASTM standard, WK7686, Specification for High Density Polyethylene Grease Trap Interceptor Units. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based Pipe, which is part of Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. "The impetus for developing…
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Leslie J. Struble, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Illinois in Urbana, will receive an Award of Merit and the accompanying title of fellow from ASTM International in June. Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates cites Struble for her contributions to developing and advancing concrete and concrete materials standards that benefit the industry…
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Stephen J. Michelsen, a principal with Kelly, Anderson and Associates in Alexandria, Va., has been named a 2005 ASTM International Award of Merit winner. The honor, which is accompanied by the title of fellow, is the highest ASTM International recognition for individual contributions to standards activities. Michelsen lives in Arnold, Md. An ASTM International member since 2000, Michelsen's award…
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ASTM International is pleased to take this opportunity to comment on United States - China economic relations and Chinas role in the world economy. As the largest U.S. domiciled international standards developing organization, we are particularly interested in commenting on Chinas progress and the U.S. response in the implementation of Chinas World Trade Organization (WTO)…, ASTM Internationals Role in International Trade, ASTM International facilitates the development of technical standards for about 90 industrial sectors including steel, copper, plastics, building construction, roads, petroleum, textiles, adhesives, medical devices, sports equipment, air quality, water quality, consumer product safety, nuclear energy, industrial chemicals, etc. With 30,000 individual technical experts from 118 countries -…, ASTM International Agreements with Chinese Standards Bodies, ASTM International has a long history of participation in Chinese standardization activities and many deep and mutually productive relationships. Activities include the recent signing of an agreement with the Standardization Administration of the Peoples Republic of China, and agreements with other standards organizations including the Chinese National Institute of Standardization and the…, ASTM Internationals Presence in China, ASTM International is one of four U.S.-based international standards development organizations that have jointly established the Consortium for Standards and Conformity Assessment (CSCA) and that has opened a new China office to establish a much-needed presence in China for U.S.-based standards and conformity assessment organizations. Located in Beijing, the office will help to build cooperative…, Chinas Obligations Under the WTO TBT Agreement, With Chinas accession to the WTO comes an obligation for China to comply with the World Trade Organizations Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement. The WTO TBT Agreement has established certain rules and procedures that pertain to the development, adoption and application of mandatory technical regulations, voluntary product standards, and the procedures used to determine…, China Launches Aggressive Standards Strategy, Recognizing that standards will continue to be a key success factor in the expansion of its economy and manufacturing base, and because of its accession to the WTO, China launched two research programs in September 2002. The programs, on the technical standards development strategy in China and the establishment of a national technical standards system, established strategic goals to be…, Conclusion, In conclusion, the standards of ASTM International are widely applied in various industries in China. With Chinas accession to the WTO comes an obligation for China to comply with the WTO TBT Agreement. We expect that with Chinas entry into the WTO and the expansion of international communication and international trade, the standards of ASTM international will most likely increase in…
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Brian E. Trimble, P.E., director of engineering services and architectural outreach for the Brick Industry Association in Reston, Va., has been honored with a 2005 ASTM International Award of Merit for his work on ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry. The Award of Merit, which is accompanied by the title of fellow, is the highest Society award for individual contributions to…
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Jack E. Lemons, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, has been named the 2005 recipient of the W. T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award, and an honorary member, for his "outstanding and distinguished leadership in promoting national and international standards for medical/surgical implants and materials." The W.T. Cavanaugh award honors people of widely recognized eminence in the…
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The 2005 Henry A. Gardner Award has been given to Aivars U. Freidenfelds, vice president at ElektroPhysik USA in Arlington Heights, Ill. He received the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the operation of Task Group D01.23.12 on Dry Film Thickness. Freidenfelds lives in Oak Grove, Ill. Freidenfelds joined ASTM International in 2000 and works on Committee D01 on Paint and…
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ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics will present a workshop on the possibility of creating a Geogrid Aperture Stability standard during the June Committee Week in Reno, Nev. The workshop will take place June 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Steve Valero, Vice President - Technology, Tensar, will chair the workshop. Valero promises a productive and lively workshop that will be focused on educating…
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ASTM International Committee E12 on Color and Appearance will present an exciting seminar on Imaging Photometry on June 16, 2005, in Reno, Nev. from 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. during the E12.06 subcommittee meeting. The presentation, titled "Introduction to Imaging Photometry and Radiant Imaging, Inc." will present imaging photometry and colorimetry discussing the advantages and challenges of light and…