May 11, 2009
What’s New?
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HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories…
ANSI Workshop: Generating U.S. Input on the ISO Strategic Plan 2011–2015 to be held June 25–26 in Washington, DC
ANSI has announced that it will hold a workshop June 25–26, 2009, in Washington, DC, to formulate the U.S. contribution to the International Organization for Standardization Strategic Plan for 2011–2015.
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Call for Nominations for 2010 ANSI Board of Directors
The Institute invites all members to recommend qualified candidates for the 2010 ANSI Board of Directors. Nominations must be received by June 12, 2009, and are for terms beginning January 1, 2010.
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ANSI Hosts ISO President Alan Morrison
ANSI was pleased to host Alan Morrison, Ph.D., president of the International Organization for Standardization, during his recent visit to the United States on May 6–7, 2009.
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ANSI Seeks Comments on Proposal for ISO Standard on Stakeholder Engagement
The International Organization for Standardization Technical Management Board has submitted a proposal to ISO for a new standard to provide guidance on stakeholder engagement. As the U.S. member body to ISO, ANSI invites all interested stakeholders to submit comments by June 26, 2009.
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High-Performance Building Council Issues Recommendations for Federal Buildings
The High-Performance Building Council, a multi-stakeholder group formed to advance the mission of developing environmentally friendly, high-performance buildings through the effective use and development of voluntary consensus standards, has issued recommendations that promote the widespread development of high-performance federal buildings.
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People on the Move
People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. In this issue: Marisa Peacock and Tony Zertuche.
PUBLIC POLICY
Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, May 2, 2009 – May 8, 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 8, 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
ANSI Workshop: Generating U.S. Input on the ISO Strategic Plan 2011–2015
Washington, DC
June 25-26, 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
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ICC International Building Code Package - 2003
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