July 20, 2009
What’s New?
What’s New? is a weekly electronic newsletter produced and distributed free of charge to the members and constituents of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For a complete listing of ANSI news and events, please visit our website, ANSI Online.
Don’t forget to submit a nomination!
Call for Nominations for Policy and Other Committees: Deadline extended to July 24
2009 Leadership and Service Awards Nominations: Deadline extended to July 27
HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories…
Deadline Extended to July 27 for 2009 Leadership and Service Awards Nominations
To ensure that all stakeholders have ample opportunity to submit candidates for ANSI’s 2009 Leadership and Service Awards, the Institute has extended the deadline for nominations to Monday, July 27, 2009.
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REMINDER: ANSI Seeks Nominations for Policy and Other Committees
All members of the ANSI Federation are reminded to recommend qualified candidates for membership on the Institute’s policy and other committees. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, July 24, 2009.
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Hit the Road: Standards Support Safe Cycling
Sports fans worldwide are avidly watching the progress of their favorite cyclists in this year’s Tour de France. These athletes, along with millions of recreational bicyclists, rely on standards for a swift and safe ride to wherever their finish line may be.
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Electronic Version of ISO Directory on Consumer Interest Participation Now Available
ANSI would like to inform all interested stakeholders that an electronic version of the International Organization for Standardization Directory of Consumer Interest Participation is now available online.
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ISO to Hold Workshop on Upcoming IWA on Glass Clarity
The International Organization for Standardization has announced an upcoming workshop to further the development of an International Workshop Agreement on the classification of glass clarity. The workshop will be held in Paris on October 15-16, 2009.
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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: David A. Johnston and Chris Raymond.
PUBLIC POLICY
Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, July 11, 2009 – July 17, 2009
National Cooperative Research and Production Act Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009
PUBLICATIONS
Take advantage of more great information…
Standards Action – July 17, 2009
The latest issues 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.
ISA-ANSI Workshop on Cyber Risk
New York, NY
July 31, 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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