May 4, 2009
What’s New?
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HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories…
ANSI and NIST to Form Collaborative on Coordinating Standards for Nuclear Energy
ANSI and NIST have announced the formation of the Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative (NESCC), a joint initiative to identify and respond to the current needs of the nuclear industry. The first NESCC meeting will be held on June 1, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD.
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ANSI Workshop Addresses Standards and Criteria for Sustainable Products
A workshop organized by ANSI with the support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brought together a broad range of experts and advocates to share insights and develop recommendations on product standards for sustainability. The workshop, which took place April 8-9, 2009, in Arlington, VA, was attended by over 240 in-person participants and over 100 more via a live webinar, representing government, industry, standards developing organizations, consortia, and consumers.
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Paper Competition Announced for U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2009
The theme for this year’s paper competition, “Standards for environmental stewardship,” recognizes the critical role of standards and conformity assessment programs in key issues that affect the environment, from sustainable products and buildings to greenhouse gases and energy conservation. Entries must be received by midnight on August 28, 2009.
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IDSP Convenes Third Plenary Meeting, Solicits Input on Future Work
ANSI held the third plenary meeting of its Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel April 27-28, 2009, in Arlington, VA.
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ANSI Welcomes New Members
The American National Standards Institute proudly welcomed eight new members in April 2009.
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SES Conference to Address “New Heights for Standards”
The Standards Engineering Society has announced that its 58th annual conference will take place August 17-18, 2009, in Toronto. Centered on the theme Reaching for the Top: New Heights for Standards, the event will include moderated discussions on a diverse range of issues relevant to the standards community.
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Did You Know?
Did You Know? offers a quick look at the broad scope of activities underway within the ANSI Federation, highlighting the people and initiatives making waves in standardization. In this issue: ASHRAE funds research to improve comfort in commercial kitchens, AWWA announces Drinking Water Week 2009, TIA and U.S. government to support APEC's efforts on toy safety, new book on private initiative in global standardization, and BOMA International receives EPA’s 2009 Climate Protection Award.
PUBLIC POLICY
Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, April 18, 2009 – May 1, 2009
National Cooperative Research and Production Act Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, March 30, 2009 – April 30, 2009
PUBLICATIONS
Take advantage of more great information…
Standards Action – May 1, 2009
The latest issue of ANSI’s key public review vehicle.
2007-2008 Annual Report
This year's annual report, bridge to the future, describes how ANSI and its Federation of members are demonstrating the strength of standards-based solutions to national and global priorities – fortifying the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to protect the environment and assure the safety and health of consumers.
Check out our other publications and documents of interest.
CALENDAR
Please check the Events Section of ANSI Online regularly for updated and new event information.
Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative (NESCC) Meeting
Gaithersburg, MD
June 1, 2009
World Standards Week
Bethesda, MD
October 5-8, 2009
Open Forum for Standards Developers
Bethesda, MD
October 6, 2009
U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day
Washington, DC
October 7, 2009
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Openings are frequently available in ANSI’s New York and Washington, DC, offices. For more information or to submit your qualifications, visit the Career Opportunities Section of ANSI Online.
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