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

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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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