December TK, 2009
ANSI Congressional Standards Update
ANSI Congressional Standards Update is a monthly, electronic newsletter produced and distributed free of charge to members of Congress and their staff by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).For a complete listing of ANSI news and events, please visit our website, ANSI Online.
HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories
The 12 Days of Christmas: ANSI Revises a Holiday Standard
Happy Holidays from the American National Standards Institute.
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ANSI Announces Expanded Scope as Accreditor of Telecommunication Certification Bodies
In an effort to facilitate cross-border trade of telecommunications products between Japan and the United States, ANSI is pleased to announce that the scope of its accreditation program for Telecommunications Certification Bodies was recently expanded to include recognition of telecommunications requirements issued by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
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ANSI Monthly Caucus To Feature Guest Speaker Lawrence Kogan
ANSI has announced that the next monthly Caucus Luncheon will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010. The meeting will feature guest speaker Lawrence A. Kogan, president of the Institute for Trade, Standards and Sustainable Development and principal at Exemplar Law, LLC.
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Institute Responds to Standardization Inquiry from Congressman Gordon
ANSI would like to share with all interested stakeholders its response to a recent inquiry on standards and the standardization system from Congressman Bart Gordon, chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Phase II of the Financial Impact of Cyber Risk
In January 2010, ANSI and the Internet Security Alliance will release The Financial Impact of Cyber Risk II, an action guide designed to help executives and corporate leaders to mitigate their cybersecurity risks through concrete solutions. Sponsorship opportunities are now available to support the widespread dissemination and promotion of this key publication.
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ANSI Board Welcomes NIST Director Dr. Patrick Gallagher
ANSI was pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick D. Gallagher, director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, as a special guest speaker during this month's meeting of the ANSI Board of Directors.
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ANSI Board Names Volunteer Leaders for 2010
The American National Standards Institute Board of Directors announced today its new members and officers for the term beginning January 1, 2010.
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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: Danielle Gordon and Jessica Hychalk.
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 launches pilot energy labeling program; ATIS webinar addresses environment as an economic engine; ACS offers tips for an earth-friendly holiday season; Upcoming GMA webinar to cover the FDA’s reportable food registry; and UN formally endorses use of IECEx.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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PUBLICATIONS
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Change Is Built on a Foundation of Strength
This document targeting Congress and members of the new administration outlines the benefits and contributions of the U.S. standards and conformance system and its use of a consensus-based, public-private partnership model.
Overview of the U.S. Standardization System
This document will provide a greater understanding of the U.S. voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment infrastructure.
United States Standards Strategy
The USSS establishes a framework to advance trade issues in the global marketplace, enhance consumer health and safety, and further U.S. viewpoints in the regional and international arena.
National Conformity Assessment Principles for the United States
This document articulates principles for conformity assessment activities in the United States.
2008-2009 Annual Report
This year's annual report, A Pattern of Success, describes how ANSI and its Federation of members have continued a pattern of success, strength, and accomplishment that is more than ninety years strong, fortifying the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy through standards-based solutions to national and global priorities.
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