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he National Bureau of Standards' estahlishni h\ an a... of Corgress on March 3. 1901. The

Bureau's overaJ'. goal is lo Mrengthen and advance the nation's science and technology and facilitate

ihcir effective application tor public benefit. To this end. 'he Bureau conducts rewarch and provides (1) a

basis for the nalioi 1 physical measurement system. (2) scientific and technological services for industry and

government, (3) a technical basis for equity in 'rade, and (4) lechmcal services to promote public safety. The Bureau's tetnnical work is performed bv the National Measurement Laboratory, the National

I ng:n<rrinp I j'<oratory. the Institute for Computer Sconces and Technology, and the Center to

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Provide* the nation?] system of physical ai d chemical measurement;

coordinates the system with meavurcrncnt systems of other nations and

fumi'-hes essential ser.ices leaJing to accurate and uniform physical and

chemical measurement throughout the Nation's scientific community, in- dustry, and commerce; provides advisory and research services to other Governrcnt agencies; conducts physical and chemical research; develops,

produces, and liistiibutes Standard Reference Materials; and provides

calibraticu services. The Laboratory consists of the following centers:

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Proviocs technology and technical services lo the public and private sectors to address national needs and to solve national problems; conducts research in engineering and applied science in support of these efforts; builds and maintains competence in the necessary diiciplines required lo carry out this research and technical service; develops engineering data and measurement

capabilities; provides engineering measurement traceability services; develops

test methods and projx)ses v. sineerin^. standards and code changes; develops and proposes new engineering practice.; and develops and improves

mechanisms to trans'.er results of its research to the ultimate user. The

Laboratory consists of the following centers:

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Conducts research and provides scientific and technical services to aid Federal agencies in the selection, acquisition, application, and use of computer technology to improve effectiveness and economy in Government

operations in accordance with Public Law 89-306 (40 U.S.C. 759), relevant Executive Orders, and other directives; carries out this mission by managing

the Federal Information Processing Standards Program, developing Federal ADP standards guidelines, and managing Federal participation in ADP

voluntary standardization activities; provides scientific and technological advisory services and assistance to Federal agencies; and provides the technical foundation for computer-related policies of the Federal Government. The Institute consists of the following centers:

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Conducts research and provides measurements, data, standards, reference

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research around cross-country scientific themes such as nondestructive

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i3ib/iofrop''y or 'erature Jurvey. mention it herel This directory i? a guide to mandatory and voluntary standards activities in the

United States at Federal and state levels ond by nongovernment (trade associations,

technical and other professional societies) . It excludes proprietary (company

standards) cund local levels of government (i.e., county and municipal). It supersedes the 1975 edition (I1BS Si- 417), "Directory of United States Standardization

Activities" and, for the first time, includes standards distributors, libraries, and

information centers, and union lists of standards repositories by regional areas.

It also lists organizations that no longer develop standards or have become defunct

since the previous directory was issued.

Over 750 current descriptive commentaries are formatted, with subject headings to

facilitate access to specific information. The main ( sections cover nongovernment;

Federal Government; state procurement offices; sources of standards documents and

information; a subject index and related listings covering acronyms and initials,

defunct bodies, and those organizations with name changes. Organizations have been

included if they develop standards or contribute to the standardization process,

whether voluntary or Jiandatory, or are sources of standards documents or information.

An introductory section provides general information on Federal (including military)

standards activities, a list of 20 major nongovernment standards developers, some historical notes, and an overview of U.S. (national) standardization activities.

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The U.S. National P u r e a u of Standards 'NBS) issisti the private ser'.or and other

agencies of government through research and development of better methods o

' measurement, deterni r at 1 on of physical ^onstints and properties of material-, ano design of practical test procedures. Standards are an important medium for disseminating the results of Bureau research, an i *.he wokinj of the national standards

system is of vital concern to NBS. The Bureau's Office of Product Standards Policy

(OPSP) coordinates within the Federal Government and with the private sector in policy, procedural, and informational matter*, concerning standards and activities

related to their application.

l*is directory identifies and describes U.S. public and private sector organizations

which develnp, publish, and revise standards, participate 1n this process, identify

standards, or make standards available through information centers or distribution

channels. These organizations are the foundation for the U.S. standards system,

which has grown steadily since the first volume 1n this series was issued in 1941.

Most of the standards devel ped by the organizations listed 1 .i this directory are included in the OPSP's National Center for Standards *nd Certification Information

and are available for reference at the Center's facility.

We believe that this directory will be a usaful reference tor all who need and use U.S. standards. A companion volume wes issued in April 1983 as NBS Special

Publication 649, "Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting

Standards-Related Act i v 1 1 1 es .

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Ernest Ambler

Di rector
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Every entry n this directory was carefully prepared by representatives of the

part 1 f. 1 p* 1 1 ng organization-., Obviouslv, this directory could njt have k 'een Issued

w 1 1 h o j t the ccntrfbutions and cooperation of hundreds of staff persons In the trade

associJtions, professional societies, government agencies, a ;i d orher organizations

that constitute the "standards community." They deserve the thanks of those who

worked on this proje.t and all who use the directory.

Harvey Berger and Sophie Chumas. NBS Office of °roduct Standards Policy, aided in developing the appnach and fo'mat. Ms. Chumas was not only a diligent contracting

officer's representative but set the standard for this type of directory when she

compiled the 1975 edition, NBS SP 417.

Pawl M. Sullivan, Chairman of the National Association of State Purchasing Officials

Standl.ig Committee on Standards and Specifications, ann Chief of Standards and Tests

for the State of Connecticut, prepared the Introduction to the section listing

standards activities of the states.

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1 thanks are due the staff of R. B. Toth Associates, who compiled this

directory under contract to the NBS Office of Product Standards Policy. In particular, Joan Sweiger managed all aspects of information gathe r 1ng and processing,

'lany of the entries were a challenge to the writing and editorial skills of GerM

ZakHn.

Kobert B. Toth

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ABSTRACT

This directory is a quicle to mar.djcory and voluntary stanuards activities In the

United states at Federal and state levels and by nonyovernment (trade associations,

technical and otrer professional societies). It excludes proprietcry (company standard?) and local levels of government (i.e., county and municipal). It supersedes

the 1975 edition (N3S SP 417). "Directory of United States Standardization Activities" and, for tne first time, includes scandards distributors, libraries, ind

information centers, and union lists of standards repositories by regional areas.

It. also lists organizations that no longer aevelop standards or have become defunct

since the previous directory was issued.

Over 750 current descriptive commentaries a.e formatted, with subject headings to facilitate access to specific Information. The main sections cover nongovernment;

Federal Government; state procurement offices; sources of standards documents and

Information; a subject index and related listings covering acronyms and Initials,

defunct bodies, and those organizations with rame changes. Organizations have been

Included if they de/elop standards or contribute to the standardization process,

whether voluntary or mandatory, or are sources of standards documents or information. An introductory section p-jvides general Information on Federal (including

military) standards activities, a list of 20 major nongovernment standards

developers, some historical r.utes, and an overview of U.S. (national) standardization activities.

Keyword;: codes; government standardization activities; nongovernment standardization activities; overview of U.S. standardization activities; recommended

practices., sources of standards; specifications; standardization; standards; test methods;
CONTENTS

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Foreword 111 Acknowledgements 1v Abstracts v

1 . Introduction 1

2. Nongovernment 7

2.1 National Standards Policy 9

2.2 Nongovernment Organizations 11

3. Federal Government ..... 407

3.1 Federal Voluntary Standards Policy (0MB Circular A- 1 1 9 ) 409

3.2 Role of lnteragen-y Committee on Standards Policy 411

3.3 Federal Government Organizations 413

4. State Government Purchasing Offices 483

4.1 Role of National Association of State Purchasing Officials 485

4.2 State Government Purchasing Offices 487

4.3 State Government Purchasing Standardization Activities 493

5. Sources of Standards and Information 513

5.1 Distributors 513

5.2 Information Centers and Libraries 529

5.3 Union Lists of Standards 537

6. Subject Index and Related Listings 541

6.1 Subject Index (Organizations by Major Subjects) 543

6.2 Acronyms and Initials 569

6.3 Former Names of Listed Organizations 583

6.4 Organizations No Longer Involved in Standardization 589

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— II

I. INTRODUCTION

jt a nda rd 1 z a t 1 o n activities in the United States are broad, complex, and decentra 1 - ized. This directory is Intended to provide perspective and to serve as a source of

information about the standards systen; the inputs are based on material provided by

the principals.

This Directory 1s the fifth in a series started i r, 1941. The firs* edition, NBS

K1 seel 1 aneous Publication (MP) 169, "Standardization Activities of National Technical and Trade Organizations," was edited by Robert A. Martino and covered 450

organizations. The second edit lor, NBS MP 230, was edited by Sherman Booth and

1 -.sued in 1960 . The third edition, "Directory of United States Standardization

Activities," NBS MP 288, was edited by Joan Hartman and Issued In 1967. This publication supersedes the 1975 edition, NBS Special Publication 417, edited by Sophie

Chuiras .

SCOPE AND CRITERIA

This edition summarizes standardization activities of over 750 organizations which.

In the aggregate, comprise the U.S. standarcs system. In the broade't sense,

"standards" Includes specifications, codes, guidelines, recommended practices,

grading rules, and similar documents. This directory also refers to regulatory

standards developed by government agencies, but not to laws or regulations per so. However, many Federal, state, and local regulations and codes are based or, t~n~e voluntary standards of organizations listed in this directory.

The directory Includes organizations that develop standards and also those that work

with others to develop and use standards or that regular'y comment on draft standirds. It is considered to be inappropriate to include activities that only develop

ethical/ professional standards, or the*, set standards for judging animals, or are concerned exclusively with standards for services or training.

The directory lists sources of U.S. scandards outside the United S*ates and U.S. sources of foreign and International standtrds 1n response to increasing interest

and application of standards throughout the world. Self-designated regional and

International organizations are covered separately in a companion NBS Special

Publication 649, "Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting

Standards-Related Activities," which has 272 entries.

AN OVERVIEW

In 1975 more than 400 organizations were engaged in the development of over 20,0u0

standards. It appears that in 1983 approximately 420 nongovernment organizations

maintained an estimated 32,000 standards. These constitute 3'jprox imately 40 percent

of the total inventory of U.S. standards, which exceeds 80,000. There are about

49.00C standards developed by Federal agencies. More than 38,000 of these have been

prepared by the Department of Defense (DoD); 6,000 are Federal standards and specifications developed for Federal procurement under the auspices of the General

Services Administration (GSA). Additional standards have been prepared by U.S.

Government departments and independent agencies. Some state purchasing departments

have developed significant numbers of standards. These are rot Included among the

total lucntity of standards because they are not applied nation-wide.

The number of nongovernment standards has been increasing at an average rate of

about 3.5 percent p

a r year; at the same time, DoD and GSA are cancelling almost as many standards as they are creating.

Twenty years ago there were 39,500 government standards and less than 14,000

nongovernment standards. About 2000 (17 percent) of the nongovernment standards

were designated American National Standards (ANS). Today, more than 8,500 standards, 25 percent of the nongovernment standards, have been processed through the

American National Standards Institute and designated ANS.

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At any lime during tha past 20 to 30 years some 400 p-ivate sector organizations

hive bee: d e / e 1 o p i n

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( standards. Approximately 260 ( 65 percent) have ongoing

standardization programs. Tho retralnder have prepared a few standards, occasionally

update ' > i e it. , but are not actively or routinely engaged In standards development.

The 1npu<i for this directory indicate that twenty nongovernment standards developers have prepared more than ?6,0JC standards, accounting for over 80 percent of

those developed by the private sector. (See Table I.) Care ciiould be exercised 1n comparing totals: the 24 volume Boiler Code, the Rules ror iiuilding and Classing

Steel Vessels, and similar standards publications are not comparable to 95 percent

of the standards represented in this table.

TABLE I. 2'J MAJOR NONGOVERNMENT STANDARDS DEVELOPERS

NUMBER OF STANDARDS

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 2,800

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS 280

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CEREAL CHEMISTS 350

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 1,330*

AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION 330

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 350

AMERICAN RAILWAY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION 400

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING & MATERIALS 7,200

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 550

ASSOCIATE OF AMERICAN RAILWAYS 1,350

ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS 1,500

COSMETIC, TOILETRY A FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION 630

ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 480

FACTORY MUTUAL 600

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS 500

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 260

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS 4,200

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY 270

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES 465

U.S. PHARMACOPEIA 2,900

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CHANGES SINCE 1975

Twelve org jn i zat 1 ons lister! in the 1

') 7 5 edition if the directory have ceased operations. The in est notable is the Join? Industrial council. w h o e JIC standards have

been, for the nost part, incorporated into standards O

f the National Fluid Power

Association and National Fire Protection Association. More- than thirty other thenlisted crginizations no longer develop standard? themselves, but rather participate

within the committees of other organizations. Kore th-;n 40 additional organizations

have been newly identified as standards developers, many in fields of new technology, suci as infornation processing aid solar energy. The Anorican Society of Civil

Engineers is again publishing standards after a lapse of 88 years. Section 6 identifies previously listed organizations which no linger develop standards and

those whose names have been .hanged since 19/5.

Among government agencies, the most notable change has b"en in the Oepartment of

Commerce Voluntary Product Standards program- in 1972 there were 190 standards,

today only four. Withdrawal of these standards became possible as private sector

organizations assumed resons i 6 1 1 1 ty for their development and maintenance.

SOME HISTORICAL NOTES

The United States Pharmacopel al Convention, founded in ,820 specifically to adopt

uniform standards for drugs, 1c the oldest of sever,»1 standards developers in the

U.S. continuously active in standardization. The o dest trade association developing standards is the American Iron and Steel institute, fou-ded 1n 1855. The

oldest scientific and technical societies that develop standards are the American

Psychiatric Association ( 1839) and the American Society of Civil Engineer-, ( 1852).

The oldest active standard Is Association of American Railways' recommended practice

B19, which prescribes a decimal gage for deternin.ng metal thickness, unchanged

since its original release in 1895. The first standarJ designated an American

National Standard was prepared jointly by the American Gas Association and the

American Society of Mechanical Engineers to define taper pipe threads. This was approved by an ANSI forerunner, the American Engineering Standards Committee, In December, 1919. Today, as ANSI B2.1, It 1s essentially the same 1n all Important

features and is very widely used.

REDUNDANCY AND OVERLAP

The 26,000 standards issued by the 20 o'-gan 1 z at i ons listed 1n TaDie I are, for the

most part, distinct with respect to subject matter and content. Only a relatively

small pc<-;ion are redundant or oveilap other standards. In contrast, a greater

fraction >f the remaining 6,000 nongc vernment standards show evidence of redundancy,

.his Is most apparent in standards used in the building and construction sector.

The National Conference of Staces or Building Codes and Standards and the National

Institute of Building Sciences .vere founded to address this aid simila r problems

stemming from the multiplicity of buildinc codes. In the U.S. tnere are at least

14,000 regulatory Building codes; some estimates are as hign as 20,000. While the

three model building code groups have brought some order and uniformity within their

areas, most state and local jurisdictions use these codes only as a starting point

on which to append amendments and additions.

Overlap 1s characteristic of many standards developed by the Feceral Government and

the private sector. The 38.00^ military standards and specifications a e grouped by

categories in Table II. The likelihood of overlap with nongovernment standards is quite high considering that more than 70 percent of the military documents define

commercial products ar.J materials. Ana'ysis of these standards, however, indicates

that the majority are product specifications defining the technical r. h a r ac t er i

-. t i cs and quality assurance requirements which enable products to be acquired th-ough

competitive purchasing practices. While nongovernment organizations have developed

thousands of essential stanoards defining testing, safety, terminology, and other

requisite characteristics, it is estimated that less than 20X are fully definitive

product standards suitable for rompetitive procurement. The private sector has come

to defend on military standards for many industrial applications, particularly for

electronic components, m 1 c roe 1

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r ron i c s . wire, lubricants, coatings and finishes,

and specialized fields, such is reliability, quality assurance, and husian factors.

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Since 196 0 the Department cf Defense has made a practice of adopting non jove rnment

standards. This wa; most recently formalized by DoD Directive 4120.20 of 1976. hore

than 3 , 300 nongo vf.-rnment standards, primarily for p-,rts and materials, have already

been formally adopted by DoD. 0M3 Circular A - 1 1 9 , described in Section 3.1, should

result in wider adopt ion of nongovernment standards by other departments and

agencies.

TABLE II. MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDAROS, BY CATEGORY

Number

Pe r cent of

Total

Military Products 4 Equipment 9 900 26X

General Engineering 1 300 4X

Mater i a 1

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4 800 12X

Parts 10 500 27X

Industrial Equipment 9 000 24X

Consumabl es 2 500 7X TOTAL 38,000 loox

COMPILATION OF INFORMATION

Mere than 1,000 nongovernment organizations were Invited to provide entries, for the

current directory. These Included al! those cited In the previous edlclon, organizational members of ANSI; those represented in online databases of standards; and

organizations listed In directories of trade associations and professional

societies.

Ninety Federal agencies were solicited for information on their standards-rel at»d

activities. Members of the National Association of State Purchasing Officials from

55 states and territories were invited to provide Input. Follow-i'p mailings and

telephone calls were made primarily to confirm Information. However, corrections

were sought only in the evert of obviously erroneous entries.

The major sections on nongoverrnant , Federal, and State organizations and agencies

are each preceded by a short description of mechanisms for policy development and

coordination. Entries are organized 1n the various sections of the directory under

subheadings to permit Information to be fojnd easily. Naturally, organizations with

limited standards activities have fewer subheadings.

Each responding organization has determined for itself whether or not it 1s a "Standards Developer." A few organizations (less than thirty) self-Identify as Standards

Developer, although they neither develop nor publish standards, but in fact work

within the structure of another organization. Similarly, a few organizations, many

of which are the focus for standards activities in their field, insist that they not

be cited as Standards Developers, but as working with other organ i zat i ons to develop

standards. A perusal of the information included in the Standardization Activities

subheading will usually clarify the actual role.

Although extensive efforts «er^ irade to be comprehensive, some organizations that

conduct standardization activities may be missing. Information fcr the entries was voljntarily provided by the submitting organizations, but it was sometimes necessary

to reformat or edit for uniformity. Wherever possible. Information on secretariats,

designations, quantities, and the availability of standards was verified by

consulting ISO, IEC, and ANSI publications. Index??, and distributors' catalogs.

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Organizations that are not included herein are invited to send pertinent information

to: National Center for Standards and Certification

I n format i on Office of Product Standards Policy

National Bureau nf Standards

U.S. Department of Commerce

Washington, D... 20399

Listed organizations are encouraged to keep NBS informed of changes in organizational name or address.

All others interested in receiving updated information are also invited to add their

names and addresses to our mailins list.
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2.1 NATIONAL STANDARDS POLICY

In early 1977, the private sector organized a National Standards Policy Advisory

Committee to develop a fundamental policy as a basis for effective collaboration

between government and the private sector in establishing a successful vo 1 "nt a ry national and international standards program. At the time, the Legislative and

Executive Branches of government were considering legislation and/or regulation

which would affect the voluntary standardization and certification programs then

existing. The Committee functioned as an independent advisory group representative

of government, organized labor, public interest groups, trade associations,

industry, professional societies, standerds-wr it i ng bodies, testing laboratories,

and consumers.

A "National Policy on Standards for the United States" was published in December

1978 and was endorsed by the American National Standards Institute's Board of

Directors in 19/9. The Policy recognizes that cooperation between government and

private sector interests is essential to the establishment of a viable nat'jnal

standards program. It also recognizes specific attributes of a standaras program,

such as openness, balance of interests, decisions by consensus, and record-keeping.

The Policy encourages government to participate in private sector standards activities, to utilize existing voluntary standards rather than to develop government

standards, and to minimize duplication of standards efforts.

The National Policy recommends the establishment of a "cent r a'i i zed private sector

focus" to serve as the private sector standards coordinating center and a "centralized government focus" to function as the government's coordinating center. ANSI

has assumed the role of the private sector focus and, under 0MB Circular A- 1 1 9 , the

Department of Commerce has become the Federal Government focus, designating the

Office of Product Standards Policy at the National Bureau of Standards to serve as the government coordinator.

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2.2 NONGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

This section l'sts in alphabetical order 6,2 entries for trade associations, professional and technical societies, a r d other U.S. private sector organizations that

develop standards or work with other organizations to develop standards. The i

f r- rration presented is intended to preside basic data, not only on thd type of standards that are prepared, but some indications of the level of act-'vlty. Organ'zations were asked to provide information on the number of menbers idvolvpd in

standardization, the number of staff personnel devoted to standardization proqrams,

and secretariats that they sponsor. The individual named is directly responsible

for the organization's standardization activities and should be contacted if

additional information is required.

Organization? were asked whether or not they had any certification, qualification,

or accreditation programs for products, laboratories, or services. In many cases It was considered just a' Important to Indicate when there was no qualification prog

r am. Many standards developers provided information on th~e prefixes or other

designations which identify their publications. Those which prepare ANSI standards

usually indicate the basic prefix, I.e., S3.x designates ANSI bioacouslic standards,

developed by the Acoustical Society of America, ranging from ANSI J 3 . 1 through

S3. 26.

The keywords were provided by the listed organization, supplemented by the editor.

These kevwords provide the capability for simple online search at some time in the

future, and for that reason are separated by semicolons - the convention that Is utilized in most search software. Keywords synopslze the areas in which the

organisation's standard ation activities are directed and, as such, assist the

directory user to find io-e quickly pertinent, responsible organizations.

The largest concentration of organizations with standardization activities is in the

Washington, O.C. area. Th*» following table summarizes the top four locations. The

remainder are dispersed 1: large and small cities throughout the country.

Standards Work wUh

Location Developers Others Total

Washington, D.C. 140 72 212

New York City 41 18 59

Chicago 27 17 44

Philadelphia 7 4 11

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ABRASIVE ENGINEERING SOCIETY

J?ck McMillan, Executive Director

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Keywords

1700 Painters Run Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania iS243

(412) 221-0909

Founded 1956

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Promotes and interprets the scope and potentialities of abrasives

to business and the public; promotes industry-wide standards.

Maintains a National Standards Committee which is responsible tor the formulation a r. d development of standards for abrasives.

Cooperates with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); serves on American National Standards Committee B74 on Abrasives.

Distributed through ANSI

American Society for Abrasive Methods

abrasives; manufacturing;

ABRASIVE GRAIN ASSOCIATION

Type of

Or jani zatl on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Des i gnat i on Scope

Standard! zat i on Activities

Avallabll fty

Keywords

Allen P. Wherry, Manager

14600 Detroit Avenue

712 Lakewood Center North

Cleveland, Ohio 44107

(216)226-7700

Founded 1933

Telax: 98-5559

Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1933

Ten standards published

Processed through ANSI

ANSI B74.x

Manufacturers of natural and manufactured abrasives, i.e.,

silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, corundum, emery, garnet, etc.,

used in grinding wheels, coated abrasives, and other products.

Administered by Standards Committee' and several subcommittees;

participates in international standardization work, cooperating

with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO),

the Federation of European Producers of Abrasives (FEPA), and

ANSI. Publishes ten standards including standards on density,

capillarity, friability, and chemical analysis of abrasive

grains. Promulgates its documents through the Grinding Wheel

Institute Accredited Standards Committee B74,

Distributed directly and through ANSI

abrasives; silicon carbide; aluminum oxide; manufacturing;

materl al s

;

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ACCREDITING BUREAU OF HEALTH EDUCATION .CHOOLS

Hugh A. Woosley, Administrator

Oak Manor Offices

29089 U.S. 2C West

El khart , Inc lara 4 f 5 1 4 (219 ) 293-0-.24

Founded: 1964 Standards Staff

Type of

Organ* zation

Cert i f i cat lor.

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Fornerly

Keywords

Accrediting Agency

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Accreiiied p

r ogram graduates are eligible for professional registration with American Medical Technologists Registry as necfcal

laboratory technician (MLT) and registered medical assistants

(RMA)

.

Recognized by U.S. Department of Education to accredit medical

labo r a:ory technician education programs in the private and

public sector through junior college level and madical assistant

programs in the private sectcr and allied health Institutions in the private sector. Recognized by Council on Po s c seconia ry Accreditation to accredit medical laboratory technician and

medical assistant education programs in the private sector.

Establlsnes criteria and standards for the administration and

operation of health education institutions and specialized programs for medical laboratory technician and medical assistant

education; enhances the profession through the improvement of

school.;, programs, and quality of graduates; provides sound busi- ness and ethical standards in the fields of health education;

maintains standards and procedures consistent with the philosophies and best-known practices of other educational accrediting

agenc i es

.

Distributed directly

AccreJ i t i ng Accred i t i ng Bureau

Bureau

of

of

Medical

Medical

Technol ogy

Laboratory

School

s

School

(1964-

(1968-

68)

78)

accreditation; medical laboratory; dental

education; public health;

medical health

ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Avril Brenig, Standards Manager

235 East 45th Street

New York, New York 1G017

(212) 661-9404

Tyoe of

Orga.- i zat i on Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Designation

Four ded i929 Standards Staff:

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1932

75 working groups u nd 700 members active In standards

de vel opment

50 active standards

Processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ASA prefix, ANSI SX.x

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Government

Adoption

Some referenced by FDA

Secretarl ats ANSI SI, Acoustics

52, Mechanical Shock and Vibration

53, Bi oacou sties

S)2, Noise

ISO/TC 108, Mechanical Vibration and Shock

Scope A national society of physicists and engineers Involved 1n the

fields of el ec t roacoust i cs , ultrasonics, architectural acoustics,

psychological and physiological acoustics, music, noise and

vibration control.

Standardl zat Ion ActivitiesMaintains a standards program

tions, methods of measurement

fields of physical acoustics,

e 1 ect roacoust i c s , sonics and

nechanicat shock and vibration

acoustics, including aspects

vibration which pertain to b comfort; and acoustical, envir

Cooperates with ANSI, ISO, and

International El ectrotechni cal

ment, industry, and the gener

standards

to develop standards, specificaand test, and terminology in the

including architectural acoustics,

ultrasonics, underwater sound,

, psychological and physiological

of general acoustics, shock and

iological safety, tolerance and

anmental , and occupational noi?e.

the U.S. National Committee of the

Commission. Involves the guvernai public in producing voluntary

Availability Sold directly and through ANSI

Keywords noise control; mechanical shock; vibration; environment;

acoustics;

ADHESIVES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

J. Dollard Carey, Executive Directot

111 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 644-6610

Founded: 1933

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Scope

Standard i zati on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI

Thirty member companies representing the major adhesive manufacturing firms in the U.S. and 15 associate members representing

supplier companies. Provides a forum for members to meet and

exchange ideas for the advancement of the Industry and its mem- bers, i;. eluding researcn and development of better odhesives and

app 1 i cati ens . Sales and marketing techr.iques, enpioyee health

and safety, statistical analyses, and regular updates on the

economic climate are other important fund ons.

The Adhesives Manufacturers Association is not a standards

developing organization; it works within the voluntary standards

system to coordinate odhesive standards activities and aci as the

industry voice. Also monitjrs proposed regulations and standards

at the Federal, state, ind local levels.

Keywords adhesives; sealants; pa: (aging; solvents; manufacturing;
ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE

Richard Green, Executive Director

1771 N Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 293-3546

Founded: 198?

Type of Professional Sodoty

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Created by the Joint Committee for Inter-Society Coordination

(JCIC). Coordinates the development of voluntary national

technical standards. Membership includes television equipment

manufacturers, broadcasters, cable companies, and associated

trade and professional societies.

Standardization Develops voluntary national standards for advanced television

Activities systems in the U.S., including generation, distribution and

reception/display of Improved National Television Standards

Committee (NTSC), enhanced 525-line systems and high definition

television systems. T he secretariat for the ATSC is the National

Association of Broadcasters.

Formerly National Television Standards Committee

Keywords electronics; television; communications;

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON TEXTBOO!' SPECIFICATIONS

Luther M. Chllci, Tec hn i ca 1 - Adm i n 1 st rn t i ve Director

111 Prospect Street

Suite 405

Stamford, Connecticut 06901

(203) 324-9670

Advisory Commission

Standards Developer

ACT:; standards are applied by most states for textbook purchases.

A federation of three organizations comprised of representation

from the Association of American Publishers, Book Manufacturers

Institute, and the National Association of State Textbook Admin1 st rators

.

Developed the Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for

Textbooks which establish quality standards for paper, printing,

binding, and related details. These standards are intended as a guide to aid manufacturers, publishers, textbook administrators,

and the gsne.-al public. The Technical-Administrative Director

provides technical advice and answers queries related to the

Commission's stanjards activities.

Availability Distributed dlractly

Keywords publishing, textbooks; education;

Typo of

Organl zation

Government

Adoption

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

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A FRONAJTICAL RADIO, INC.

B. Rithard Climie, Sr. Director - Industry Activities

2551 Riva Road

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

(301) 2*6-4111

Founded 1929 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Des i gnat i ons

Cert i f icatlon

Secretariats

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Not-for-profit service organization

Standards Developer

140 Form, Fit and Function (performance) standards describe

airborne electronic equipment for transport aircraft

Draft standards and related reports available upon request

None processed through ANSI

ARINC Equipment Characteristics (specific equipment)

ARINC Standards (basic system elements)

ARINC Reports (guidance material-)

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC)

A wholly owned subsidiary of ARINC Incorporated which 1s a'i ordinary stock corporation owned by major air transport operators.

Operates on behalf of the users on a "not-for-profit" oasis.

Provides telecommunications services without discrimination to all ii^ers of the airspace within the U.S. The cost of each service is directly recovered from the users of that service without

"cross subsidy" from other users. Provides planning and coordination of the users' telecommunications needs with participation

by all elements of aviation.

AR'NC's voluntary standardization activities are conducted by the

AEEC chaired by D. H. Featherstone , Director of ARINC Avionics

Department. AEEC comprises user specialists from U.S., European

and Pacific basin airlines, qeneral aviation, U.S. Air Force and

airline associations. The voluntary standards generally are drafted by a subcommittee comprised of users, equipment and airframe manufacturers, regulatory agencies and other Interested

parties. AEEC supervises the subcommittee work and adopts com- pleted accumento when appropriate.

Paper copies are available directly; microfilm from IHS and IM! avionics; navigation; surveillance; air-traffic-control;

aviation; transportation; electronics; communication;

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Barbara Boykin, Director Standardization Programs

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Telex: 710 822 0134

Standards Staff: 4

1725 DeSales Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 429-4600

Founded: 1919

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1938

200 meirbers participating in standards activities

2019 active standards, including 140 metric

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None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

Stardards

Des < gnat 1 on Government

Adoption

Certification

Secretariats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

MAS, National Aerospace Standard

KA , Metric NAS

Tne Department of Defense has adopted nearly 700 National

Aerospace Standards (NAS's).

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

ISO/TC 20 Aircraft and Space Vehicles

International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries

Associations, industry interface with the International Civil

Aviation Crganizatioi

American National Metric Council, Aerospace Sector Committee

A national trade association representing U.S. companies engaged

in research, development, and manufacture of such aerospace systems as aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and space launch vehicles; propulsion, guidance, and control systems for flight

vehicles; and a variety "f airborne and ground-based quipment

essential to the operation of flight vehicles. Functions on national and international levels, representing its membership In

a wide range of technological and other relationships with

government agencies and the public.

Standardization activities are directed toward fulfilling user- defined requirements of the industry and its customers. A close

working alliance exists with the Department of Defense, National

Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other agencies and In- dustry organizations. This liaison involves direct participation

of govc-rnm5nt represent at ' ves 1n meetings and activities of the

association's primary standards developing body, the National

Aerospace Standards Committee. Technical input is solicited from

all affected interests. Committees also review and make recom- mendations on government standards documents and participate In standards programs of ANSI, SAF., ASME, DoD, DoC, and FAA. NAS's are used worldwide In hiyh stress environments. They are applied on all types of aerospace and other hi gh-tethnol ogy

systems, as well as critical nonaerospace applications such as rapid transit rail cars, amusement park rides, high speed diesel

engines, and racing cars. The NAS series is best known for its

high strength, precision fasteners, which Include bolts, screws,

nuts, and rivets of all types in inch (NAS) and metric ( N A

)

series. Other NAS's define high pressure hose, electrical con- nectors, splices and terminations, rod end bearings, and many

other types of hardware and components.

Nearly 100 NAS's specify requirements for manufacturing equipment

used by aerospace and other industries, including numerically

controlled (NC) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) machine

tools, NC welding and fabrication equipment. One of the first

standards for an industrial robot was released as an NAS in 1982.

NAS's have also been developed for airport planning, airworthiness requirements of cargo containers, flight testing, propellants, packaging, and other needs of the aerosnace community.

Distributed through IHS, NS", IMI, Global

Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce

Aircraft Industries Association (1945)

Aerospace Industries Association (1959)

aerospace; transportation; dsfense; testing;

engineering; manufacturing; fasteners; metric;

hi gh-technol ogy

;

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AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE

Herbert Phillies, Director of Engineering

Type of

Organl zat ion

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Oes .'gnat ion

Government

Adopt Jon

Certification

Secretariats

Scope

Standardl zatlon

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

1815 North Fori Ayr.r Drive

Arlino'con, V i rg i n . a 222C9

(703) 574-8800

Founded 1953

Telex: 89-2351

Standards Staff: 10 Trade Assoc i a' ion

Standards Developer

Standards deveioper slncp its formation in 1 9 C

3

150 members participate in standards activities

Over 50 active s.and^rds processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review; Inteiested parties

Invited to part cipate in standards development

ARI prefix

Certain government agencies recommend purchase o

c according to specific An I Standards and/or

product s

.

products tested

ARI certified

Thirteen certification programs, Including Solar Collectors.

Product performance certified by manufacturer, verified by ARI through an independent laboratory.

Chairmanship U.S. TAG IS0/TC 86, Refrigeration

Trade association of manufacturers of air conditioning, heating,

commercial and industrial refrigeration, and solar equipment and

components, excluding room air cond i t i oner z , household refrigerators and freezers, portable humidifiers and dehum i d i f i ers

.

Activities of ARI include: Equipment standards pertaining to physical and operating characteristics of items and equipment;

Testing standards procedures for testing equipment in order to determine performance and operating characteristics; Rating standards containing provisions for cor. verting data Into general

statements of capacity and performancs which can be applied to a series of production Items; Application standards specifying

acceptable Installation criteria, Including initial selection of

equ 1 pment

.

Standards issued cover: unitary air-conditioning equipment and

heat pumps, air-cooling and air-heating coils, forced circulation, free-delivery air-coolers for refrigeration, central

station air-handling units, room a i r- i nduct i on units, refrigerant

condensers, refrigerant-cooled liquid coolers, liquid receivers,

ammonia compressor and condensing units, f«r t r i f u g? 1 liquidchilling packages, reciprocation chilling packages, liquid line

driers, sel f-ccnta i ned mecnan 1 cal 1 y- ref r i geratcd drinking water

coolers, transport refrigeration units, solar collectors and

systems, and sound rating anc application standards.

Distributed directly and through ANSI, IHS, IM T , NS A , and Global

Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association (RFMA)

A1 r-Conditloning and Refrigeration Machinery Asscciation (ACRMA)

a 1 r-condi t i on 1 ng

;

water coolers; sound;

building;

refrigeration; solar collectors; heat pumps

• cooling coils; heating coils; air handling:

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AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

James P. Nor r Executive Vice Pres'dent

Type of

Organ i zat 1 on Standards

Oevel opaent

Government

Adopt i on Scope

Standard! z^t ton Activities

Availability

Formerly

Standard; Staff:

1 228 17th Street NW. Washington. O.C. 20036

( Z C 2 ) 296- /610

Founded: 19i"9 Trade Assoc t at ! in Standards De/eioper

Standards developer since 1960

50 members Involved tn standard* development

Five standards publisied

None processed through ANS!

Standards generally developed in cooperation with AirConditioning and Refrigeration Institute, with irdi/idual

manufacturers, and a'th individual utilities. Draft standards

and r evisions net generally available for review by non-members.

HUD , FHA

An organization of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration

contractors, representing such contractors throughout the United

States and In a limited number of foreign countries. Provides

management training. Industry relations and government relations

services for its merr.bers. Develops procedures and standards for residential and commercial

heating and air conditioning system design, load calculation, and

equipment selection. Standards specifically prepared for use by

non-engineering design personnel, although used by others.

Participates in ANSI Committee Z21 and various ASHRAE committees.

Sold directly

of America

Assoc 1 at 1 on

Keywords

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors

National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning

(Merged in 1969)

National £ n v 1 renment a 1 Systems Contractors Association (formed by

Merger, 1969)

Current name adopted 1978

air-conditioning; heating; refrigeration; air handling; building;

AIR DIFFUSION COUNCIL

George M. Otto, Executive Secretary

230 North Michigan Avenue

Suite 1200

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 372-9800

Type of

Organ i zat 1 on Standards

Devel opaent

Founded: 1960

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Developer since '961 Two standards currently in use Two others under development

None processed through ANSI

Standards Staff

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WWi»^,"«r ' *Wfl

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt 1 on

Cert f f I cat i o»>

Secretariats

Scope

1 1 anda rd f /at I on Aci'vitles

Ava Mabi Mty

Keywords

R4 Test Standard

iD '2-«l *pst Standard

106? 5>tIps testing is called for in so 1"1 govern nsnt procurements

laboratories jr» ADC-certified to test air distribution devices.

Products tested In these 1 a b s in accordance * 1 1 h ADC-standards

may be ADC-certified.

U.S. Technical Advisory Group ,. o I SO/ TC 144'SC2

Manufacturers of grilles, registers, cMing dtffusers, "Iglitlng

fixtures' d iff users (troffers), air mixing boxes, .,nd flexible

duct used in air distribution systems.

Active in the standardization of testing and rating procedures

for air diffusion equipment. De/elops test codes.

Sold directly

grille; register; diffuser; air mixing box; flexible duct; air

handling; building;

AIR DISTRIBUTION INSTITUTE

Type of

Organ i io t ! on Standards

Devel npaent

Scope

Standard I /at I on Activities

Availability

Keywords

"-iricia H. Keating, General Manager

242 East Ogden Avenue

Hinsdale, Illinois 60521

(312) 920-0744

Founded: 1947

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Participated in the development and updating of Simplified

Practice Recommendation R207 since 1947.

A national trade association representing U.S. com paries engaged

in research, development, and manufacture of air distribution

equipment, as pipe, duct, and fittings for warm air heating and

air conditioning, for use in residential single and m u 1 1 I - f a n i 1 y dwe 1 1 i n g s

.

Develops production distribution and use standards for pipe,

duct, and fittings for warm-air heating and air conditioning.

Produces a numerical data system for identification of products

as manufactured by its members, in concert with North American

Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesalers. Currently updating

simplified practices and recommendations.

Distributed directly

a I r nandl i ng ;

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AIR MOVE ME N T ABO CONTROL ASSOCIATION

Edward A. Cr'.se, Executive Vice President

60004

Telex: 27-0650 A MCA AkHT

Standards Staff : 2

Tyr*-' ol Organ I /at

i

op Standards

De ve 1 op»ent

St anUard'. Dcs 1 gn« t 1

Cert if Icitlc

Secretariats

Scope

Standard! zat ion

Activities

30 West University Drive

Arlington Heights, Illinois

(?12) 394-0150

Founded: 1955

Tr ade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1960

137 -(embers participating In standards activities

21 active standards, including 7 metric

Hone processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for r e v i ? w

AMCA p-eflx

Products which have been performance rated In accordance with

AMCA standards are eligible to bf licensed undtr the Certified

Ratings Program and are identified by the display of the AMCA

Cert 1 fled Rat i ngs Seal .

ISO/TC 117 Industrial Fans SC2 (Sound Ratings)

An International trade association of manufacturers of fans,

louvers, and dampers used in industrial, commercial, and institutional air handling systems. Includes more thai 100 manufacturers in the USA and Canada and some 20 count r 1es overseas.

Promotes and furthers the Interests of the public and manufacturers of air moving and control devices throughout the world.

Promotes the use of voluntary standards and technical documents

to help purchasers, specifiers, and users with selection,

application, and safe and efficient use of those products.

Alms at the development of accurate and reliable testing procedures which are adopted as standards and used as a basis for

rating the industry's products. Adopts standards to measure the

performance of all air moving devices and the sound power of this

equipment, In addition to air curtains and Industrial celling

fans. These Include relating pressure drop and/or water penetration to the air flow rate of louvers, dampers, and shutter;;

leakage rate of dampers at a givon pressure difference. Other

technlca 1 standards cover a wtae variety of subjects including

nomenclature, drive arrangements, sizes, classification for spark

resistant construction, operating limits for centrifugal fans,

and Inlet box positions for centrifugal fans.

Works closely with ASHRAE. Oeveloped "Laboratory Methods of

Testing Fans for Rating," a joint standard with ASHRAE. Works

with ISO/TC 117 to develop an international standard for air

performance testing. Reviews and makes recommendations on standards and documents of ASHRAE, ASME, ISO, NFPA.and UL. Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Sold d'rectly. Joint ASHRAE standards available through ASHRAE.

National Association of Fan Manufacturers

The Power Fan Manufacturers' Association

Industrial Unit Heater Association (All in 1955)

air curtain; blower; damper;

control; air handling; building;

fan; louver; shutters; noise

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AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION

G . Steve Hart., Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 28 61 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

(412) 621-K90

1 5230

Found?

J

1907

Type of

Organ i zat i on Representat i on

Scjpe

Technical Society

Works through other organization to develop standards

ANSI Committee Z-21, Subcomm* tt je en Standards for Domestic GasFired Incinerators; ANSI Z- 1 0 5 , Air Cleaning Equipment Committee;

ANSI Z - 9 1 , Committee of Installation Standards for Cil Burners

and Oil Burning Equipment; ANSI Z-2<!8, Incinerator Committee;

International Organization for Standardization; Technical Coim.ilt- tee ISO/TC 146; and Air Purity I nter soc i ety Committee (Manual of

Methods of Ambient Air Sampling Analysis).

A voluntary, cooperative, nonprofit, technical organization

devoted to air pollution control. Membership of 7500 is composed

of engineers, scientists, enforcement officials, Industrial

organizations, manufacturers of control equipment ar,d Instrumentation, scientific and educational institutions, and consultants.

Standard) zat i on Act 1 v 1 1 i es Contributes to standards development through representation

on various committees of standards-setting organizations.

Keywords air pollution; environment;

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Ed Thomas, Vice President, Engineering and Maintenance

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Designation

Secret a r i at

s

Scope

Telex: 89655 ATA WSH

Standardization

Activities

1709 New York Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 626-4035

Founded: 1936

Trade Association

Standards Developer

32 members participate in standards development

ATA prefix

MSG-3 Airline Manufacturers' Maintenance Program Planning

Document

WAT0G World Airline Technical Operations Glossary

ATA/IATA Interline Communications Manual

ATA provides the secretariat for all of the above standards

except the ATA/IATA Interline Communications Manual which is

provided by IATA.

A national trade association for 30 U.S. scheduled air carriers

and two Canadian scheduled air carriers which are associate

members. Provides services in operations, technical, traffic,

government affairs, and finance fields. Functions on national

and international levels, representing its membership before

government bodies, the public, and associated industries.

Develops and maintains specifications and guidelines for use by

airlines and suppliers 1n maintenance, supply, communications,

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t nd other programs. Primarily directed toward meetirg the needs

of airlines and those organizations, both public and commercial,

which Interface with the sch^d>. led air carriers. Standaros

development requires nat'onal and International coordination

between user airlines and suppliers through the ATA committee

st ructure . Availability Distributed directly

Keywords transportation; commun 1 cat ' ons ; maintenance; aviation;

AIRCRAFT LOCKNUT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

John Shfffert, Manager

2017 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, Per.nsyl van 1 a 1^103

(215) 569-3650

Type of

Organ i zat 1 on Represent at i on

Scope

Standard! zat i on Activities

Founded: 1940 Standards Staff: 1 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to d«>v3lop standards

All member firms are active In ccns:ltant anc' liaison roles with

Aerospace Industries Association, SAE (E21-E25), and other

industry and military groups. Individual companies are active in ISO and other standardization groups.

An association of manufacturer;, responding to standards formulated by various customer organizations.

Standardization activities of ALMA are directed to the conformation and performance criteria for aerospace lockruts.

Keywords locknuts; aerospace; aviation; fasteners; transportation;

AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Victor J. Kayne, Senior Vice President

Technical Policy and Plans Division

421 Aviation Way

Frederick, Maryland 21701

(301) 695-2000 Telex: 8934*5

(202) 428-9530

Founded: 1939

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope More than 265,000 oilots and aircraft owners Interested 1n making

flying safer, more economical, and enjoyable.

Standardization Participates in activities of the Rad^o Technical Commission for

Activities Aeronautics which develops Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for airborne electronic devices and systems. MOPS are used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and others

to standardize the function of devices and systems used in the

National Airspace System. Participates with other organizations

whose activities affect pilots.

Keywords aviation; avionics; airborne electronics; transportation;

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ALLIANCE JF AMERICAN INSURFRS

Paul S. Wise, President

Type pf

Organ 1 zat 1 on Represent at f on

Scope

Standard! zat 1 on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

1601 Woodfleld Road

Suite 400 West

Schaumbur>i , Illinois

(312) 490-8500

60195-4980

Founded 19 22 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Works *-hrou>.]h other organizations to develop standards

80 Representatives serving on 100 standards committees of ANSI,

NFPA, ASTM.aod ASME.

A membership organization of 160 pr oper ty /c a s ua 1 ty Insurers

addressing t hi» spectrum of Insurance related issues.

Financially supports, through ANSI and NFPA, the consensus development of safety and health standards, as well as provides

technical representatives to assist In formulating standards. To maximize the usefulness of the standards alliance, representatives urge performance standards where practicable. Standards are used in training seminars and In evaluating hazards and risks.

American Mu'^al Insurance Alliance

National Association of Mutual Casualty Companies

insurance; loss control; fire protection; safety; industrial

hygl ene

;

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION

J. W. 3arr, Director, Standards

Type cf

Organ 1 zat i on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Certification

Sec ret ar 1 at

s

Scope

Telex: 710-822-1129

Standards Staff: 2

818 Connecticut Avenue NW,

Washington. D.C. 20006

(2C2) 862-5138

Founded: 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

7 active standards

Processed through ANSI

ANSI H35.x

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

ANSI Standards Committee K33 on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

Serves the public as a source of nonr nmmo r - j ;

'

; ,.„•„ cr r ho

Information zr, aluminum ana the aluminum industry. Membership

embraces producers of primary ingot, sheet, and plate; and

leading extruders, foundries, secondary smelters, forging firms,

and producers of aluminum electrical conductor. Represents

virtually all U.S. primary aluminum production and 85 percent of

semi fabricated aluminum product shipments.

Functions include developing, publishing, and distributing

technical data, collecting and publishing industry statistics,

and conducting school programs and industr> seminars.

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Standard i zat 1 on Activities

Avallabll Ity

Keywords

Activities of the association are the basis for the majority

of go/ernment, American Society for Testing and Materials, com- pany, and other specifications for aluminum and aluminum alloy

products. Specific publications include' Aluminum Standards and

Data (published biennially), Drafting Standards--Al umi num Extruded and Tubular Products, Designation System for Aluminum

Finishes, Specifications for Aluminum Scructures, and Standards

for Aluminum Sand and Permanent Mold Castings. The association

alio publishes, in cooperation with the American Society for

Metals, the European Aluminium Association, the Japan Light

Metals Association, and the Aluminium Development Council

(Australia), a morthly abstract journa' of the world's technical

literature on aluminum.

Directly thrown ANSI

aluminum; alloys; metallurgy; materials;

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Typo of

Organization

Scope

Standardi zatlon

Activities

Avai 1 ability

Keywords

M. Harry Jennison, Executive Director

1801 H1nn,*n Avenue

E vanston , 1 1

1

( noi s 60204

(312) 869-4255

Founded

:

1930

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Pan-American association of physicians certified 1n the

infants, children, and adolescents. Twenty-two thousand

in 66 countries.

care of

Fel 1 ows

Publishes recommended guidelines and manuals to help health

professionals in their treatment of children. These recommendations have been used by regulatory agencies to establish standards for pediatric care. These include guidelines for perinatal

care, hospital care for newborn infants, children and youth,

pediatric nutrition, day care centers, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Distributed directly

children; medical; day care; health care;

AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

Jack E. Razor, Executive Vice President

1900 Association Drive

Reston, Virginia 22091

(703) 476-3400

Type of

Organization

Certification

Scope

Founded: 1885

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Certification programs are implemented at the state level through

activities of AAHPERD members. Professional preparation programs

in colleges are developed using AAHPERD standards.

A voluntary professional organization fo. education in the fields

of recreation and dance. Promotes the improvement of education

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throjgh such professional services as consultation, periodicals

and special publications, leadership development, detern i nation

of standard?., public information, and research.

Standardization Standards are national in scope and arr promoted through the

Activities education of teacher.; and professionals in allied fields. Publishes over 11 books and pamphlets containing guideline^ and

standards. With funding from the Deportment of Health, Zducation

and Welfere, prepared Guidelines for Professional Prepa r ation fcr

Personnel Involved in Physical Education and Recreation for the

Handicapped. Cooperates with other organizations such as the

Association for the Advancement of Health tducation, National

Association for Sport and Physical Education, and the American

Association for Leisure and Recreation.

Keywords physical education; health care; recreation; dance; physically

handicapped;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL CHtMISiRY

Rcnald I. Whorton, M.P.H., Executive Vice President

1725 K Street NW . , Suite 1010

Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 857-0717

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardization

Act i vi ties

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1943

Scientific/Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A nonprofit organization of professional chemists who specialize

in clinical chemistry.

The Standards Coirmittae carries out background development of

standard methodology and materials, and collaborates closely with

the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and the

National Committee cn Clinical Laboratory Standardf,, particularly

in programs on nomenclature, proteins, and enzymes. Maintains

close alliance with the clinical laboratory programs of the U.S.

National Bureau of Standards in developing specifications for iiew standard reference materials, and with tne Center for Disease

Control and the Food and Drug Administration in evaluating

methods and performance in the field. Methods and recommendations are published in the journal, Clinical Chemi-.try, or in the

book series, Standard Methods in Clinical Chemistry.

The American Association of Clinical Chemists (1975)

clinical chemistry; laboratory testing;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ACCREDITATION

John F. Magnotti , Jr., Ph.D., Executive Director

1001 North Highland Street, #201

Arlington, Virginia 22201

(703) 528-0072

Founded; 1978

Type of Scientific Organization

Organization Stanaards Developer

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Standards

Devel opaent

Certl f 1 cat I on

Scope

Standardl nation

Activities

IOC active member .. 35 accredited laboratories i r b fields of testing

18 states

Accredits laboratories on a voluntary basis. Accreoi tat 1 on 1s renewed on a two year I'ttcval with interim -edocumentat 1 on

.

Accreditation for testing laboratories and/or inspection aqtncles

on the basis of technical competence. Membership available to Individuals, partnerships, corporations, universities., research

organizations, associations, and government agencies. Accredltatlor available to any laboratory anywhere. Fields of testing

Include metrology, electrical, optics and photometry, thermal,

nondestructive, chemical, biological, acoustics and vibration,

mechanical, construction materials, and geotechnl cal . Employs ISO Guide 25 for generic criteria. Specific criteria for

each field of testing are developed with the use of national

standards. Participates in U.S. delegations to International

Laboratory Accreditation Conferences.

Laboratory assessment Is accomplished through a formal process

starting with an application, with detailed documentation used

for Initial review, and subsequent on-site insoection and

proficiency testing.

Keywords testing; accreditation; laboratory;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Sam P. Giordano, Executive Director

1720 Regal Row

Dallas, Texas 75235

(214) 630-3540

Founded: 1947

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Develops standards concerning administrative, clinical, and technical aspects of respiratory care. Standards available for

revl ew. AART prefix

The sole develorer of clinical standards for respiratory care practices. Coopsrates to develop administrative standards with

such organizations as the Joint Commission of 'ccr ad1 tat i on of

Hospitals. Develops technical standards in cooperation with the

American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Association for

the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Also develops clinical

standards in cooperation with appronriate regulatory agencies and

sponsoring organizations.

Standardization Maintains a Standards Committee which responds to requests for

Activities standard developme.it from various groups. The Standards Committee

also reviews axistlng data and develops documents without outside

requests for such activity. Standards developed in cooperation

with other orq.>. ni zat ions and approved by AART directors are officially endorsed and published. All standards developed are reviewed every five yeirs. Amends documents prior to mandatory

review period if significant changes have occurred to warrant

such amendments.

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Developaent

Standards

iVsl gnat 1 ons Scope

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Availability Distributed directly

Keywords respiratory care; respiratory therapy; clinical practice; hea'l*h ca -e

;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Leonard S. Matthews, President

666 Third Aven.ie

New York, New York 10017

(212) 682-2500

Founded

:

1948

Type of

Organ i zatl on Standards

Oevel opaent

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1948

5 active standards

Fosters, strengthens and improves tht advertising agency business; advances the cause of advertising; and aids member agencies

to operate more efficiently and profitably.

Cooperates with other industry organizations to develop standards

for the graphic arts industry dealing with magazine publication.

They are Recommended Standard Specifications for Advertising

Reproduction Material in Magazine Letterpress Wet Printing; Standard Color Control Bars, approved by the Anerlcan Photoengra ver

s

Association; and AAAA/MPA Standard 4-Colcr Process Proofing Inks,

issued by the National Association of Printing Ink Makers; Production Operating Communication Standards for Magazine Paper

Mills, Printers and Publishers; and Recommended Standard Specifications for Advertising Production Material for Magazine Web

Offset Printing issueG by AAAA/MPA/Amer i can Business Press (ABP).

These standards have the common purpose of improving the

reproduction of advertisements in magazines.

Distributed directly

magazines; publishing; advertising; communications; printing;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BIOANAL YSTS

Type of

Organ i zat i on Certification

Devid Birenbaum, Administrator

818 01 i ve, Suite 918

St. Louis, Missouri 63101

(314) 241-1445

Founded: 1954

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Active in certification and accreditation of bioanalyst laooratory directors, laboratory supervisors, and clinical laboratories

as a sponsoring organization of the American Board of Bioanalys i s

.

Scope Professional organization of scientists and bioanalyst laboratory

directors which devotes its efforts to clinical laboratory procedure and testing.

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Standart.11 zat ion Act 1 v i 1 1 es

Formerly

Keywords

Maintains a national program of external quality control known as The Proficiency Testing Service, a program in which i r, dependent

laboratories, hospitals, and physician office laboratories must

participate as a condition for Medicare approval. In the Proficiency Testing Service, AAB is involved in developing, nandling,

and shipping various materials, and is reouired to examine such

materials for stability. Included alsc tre con'.rol and standards

for use in clinical laboratory disciplines. AAB's program is under the yuidance 01" the Bofrd of Scientific Advisers.

Merger of National Association of Clinical

American Bioanalysts Association.

Laboratories and

b i canal ys i i- ; clinical laboratory; testing; oublic health;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS

Gilbert M. Clark, Executive Director

1117 North 19th Street, Suite 600

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 528-8200

Founded 1947 Standards Staff

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Desi ynatlon

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1958

600 members participating in standards activities

279 active standards

None processed through ANSI

AABB prefix

Government

Adopt i on Department of Health and Human Services, Food and DrugAdministration has adopted AABB Standards in the CFk Title

21. The Department of Defense has adopted AASB Standards and

stocks trem in their hospital and blood collecting facilities.

Several State health departments have adopted AABB Standards as basis for regulation.

Certi fication Inspection and Accreditation Program which, through inspecting

and accrediting facilities, strives to improve the quality and

safety of transfusions, and assists the medical director of a blood bank or transfusion service in determining whether methods,

procedures, and personnel meet established AABB standards.

Several states accept AABB inspections as equivalent to their

state inspections for licensing requirements.

Scope A professional, nonprofit scientific and administrative association for those individuals and institutions engaged in the many

facets of blood banking. Membership includes physicians, scientists, medical technologists, administrators, blood bankers.

Serves as the focus for the advancement of the professional practice of blood procurement, transfusion therapy, and related

fields.

Standardl zatlon

Activities

Maintains Committee on Standards which develops and publishes

standards o' minimal acceptance practice ap>11cable to relevant

aspects of blood banking; maintains liaison with other orgarizations Including CAP; Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA),

and Bureau of Biologies (BoB); reviews and approves methods which

deviate from standards, and reviews the applications of those

Institutions requesting such approval; and reviews histocompatibility studies for inclusion in standards.

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Availability Distributed dire-.tly and through the DoD Military Blood Catalogue

Keywords blood banks; transfusion; public health;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CEREAL CHEMISTS

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Designations

Government

Adoption

Certification

Scope

Standa rdi zat i on Activities

Availability

Keywords

Rayr.onJ J. Tarleton, Executive Vice President

3340 Pilot Knob Road

St . Paul, Minnesota 551T.1 (612) 454-7250

Founded

:

1915

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1924

250 members active in standards development

32 technical committees assist in standards work

350 standard methods and procedures

AACC Approved Methods 00-00

Largely used by the

USDA and FDA in the

Federal Grain Inspection Service of the area of cereals.

Provides certification program for "Sanitation Analyst".

Specialized area for quantitative and Qualitative analysis

of food products for possible contamination by Insects,

rodents, or other foreign matter of animal origin.

An international society which develops and standardizes

analytical uethods used in the milling and baking industries. Expanded in latter years to cower entire cereal

processing industry and to advance and encourage research on

all cereal grains and related materials. Methodology is related to all needs of the cereal scientist, from sampling,

inorganic and organic ingredients, and microbiology, to

chemical residues, additives, and sanitation.

Develops methodology rather than standards per se. Cooperates with the Association of Official Analytical Chemists,

American Oil Chemists Society and ASTM. Subjects Include

analytical methods, laboratory baking procedures, testing

methods and apparatus for flours and doughs, flo'ir specifications, and sanitation methods.

Sold directly or through bookstores

cereals; cereal chemistry; grain: grain storage; nutrition;

food; agriculture; sanitation;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS

Donald J. Bardell, Executive Director

1201 Connecticut Avenue NW. Suite 910

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 296-1955

Founded: 1933 Program Staff: 5

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Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standard! zatl on Activities

Keywords

Voluntary Nonprofit Association of State and Provincial Officials

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Members and staff representatives active in standards setting

committees of SAE, ANSI, ASTM , Canadian Standards Association,

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), CPSC,

Ecanomic Commission for Europe (ECE), and Federal Highway

Administration (FHWA).

An organization responsible for the administration and

enforcement of motor vehicle and traffic laws in the U.S. and

Canada. Provides the principal forum where state and provincial

officials exchange information on developments in t^e Industry

and maintain liaison between industry and Federal Government.

Activities are directed toward promoting uniform laws and regulations for motor vehicle administration, traffic law enforcement,

highway safety, and the standardization anJ uniform enforcement

of these laws. Principal functions are in the ar? a s of: model

program development in disciplines relating to motor vehicle

administration, police traffic services, and highway safety; an information clearinghouse; and as the industry 'pokesman.

Services include advice and counsel in various facets of driver

services, vehicle services, safety equipment services, commercial

motor carrier activities, including interstate and provincial

reciprocity, and program planning and systems development.

With the dissolution of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission,

AAMVA serves as the repository for the series of standard

purformance requirements and test procedures for motor vehicles

and equipment developed by the commission.

motor vehicle; automobile; safety; traffic laws; transportation;

government officials;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SUiiGEONS

see JOINT COMMITTEE ON DEVICES AND DRUGS

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN

Robert F. Ledr.rer, Executive Vice President

1250 Eye Street NW. Washington, D.C. £0005

(202) 789-2900

Type of

Organization

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardi ration

Activities

Founded

:

1876

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Ameri can Standards for Nursery Stock ANSI-Z60.1 1980

Enables nurserymen to work on those projects and activities which

foster the general welfare of the industry and their customers.

Develops grades and standards for the use of nurserymen, landscape architects, landscape contractors, governmental agencies,

and others preparing lists and specifications for trading in

trees, shrubs, roses, vines, fruit trees, small fruit, bulbs,

tubers, and forest tree seedlings through its Horticulture Standards Committee. Standards contain height, caliper, root size,

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root ball, container size and various other standardized means of

describing nursery plants.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Keywords horticulture; nursery planes; agriculture;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGISTS

Fred A. D 1 x , Jr., Executive Director

1444 South Boulder

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119

(918) 584-2555

\ ounoed 191/

Type of

Organi zat ion

Government

Adopt 1 on Scope

Standardl zat Ion Activities

Avallabil Ity

Formerly

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Code of Strat i graphl c Nomenclature has been adopted by

American Commission of Strat i graphi c Nomenclature.

the

A professional society of geologists engaged

for hydrocarbons research and teaching.

in the expl orat i on

Maintains two committees active in standardization activities.

The St rat 1 graph i c Correlations Commlttae putlishes a Code of

St ra t i g r a p h 1 c Nomenclature. The Committee on Statistics of

Drilling works with the American Petrolejm Institute and various

government agencies to develop a standardized form for recording

data on oil and gas drilling. Cooperates with other organizations to develop standard definitions for the petroleum industry.

Distributed directly

Southwest Association of Petroleum Geologists (1917)

petroleum; geology; energy; data processing;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS

Dr. Barry Rumack, President

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Rocky Mountain Poison Center

64S Bannock Street

Denver, Colorado 80204-4507

(303) 893-7774

Founded: 1957

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Promotes and encourages the development of improved methods for

the prevention and treatment of acute poisoning, and furthers the

exchange of information about such activities among its members.

Maintains a Committee on Educational Activities which develops

materials that wilt be of value to poison control and information

centers In educating the lay public about the hazards of, anfi the

prevention of, acute poisoning in and about the hune,

A Committee on Public Education develops aids for the training of

professional personnel in the prevention of acute poisoning.

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A Committee on Operation of Centers prepares st^i.dard recommended

practices for poison control and poison I nt ornat i on centers.

These have been accepted as tentative standard n commended practices for the establishment and operation of properly qualified

centers . Availability Distributed directly

Keywords poison control; medical; social welfare;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR CHI I.DKE

M

Dr. William E. Stone, Executive Director

1001 Connecticut Avenue

Suite 800

Washington, U.C. 20036

(202) 833-9775

NW.

Founded

:

1948

Type of

Or^ani zatlon

Cert i

r" 1 cat 1 on

Srope

Standard) zation

Activities

i.u aypiuveu training programs

child psychology, as well as ned In career child psychiatry.

In to

Professional Society

Standards Developer

AAPSC provides certification to approved career child psychiatry and

individuals who have been trai

Membership consists of 180 child psychiatric services that foster

prevention of mental and emotional disorders, and further the

development anj appl 1 ation of clinical knowledge dealing with

c 1 i • <J mental health.

Provides leadership In defining and maintaining standards of

clinical practica, organization of treatment, and specialized

trai ni ng .

To be eligible F or accreditation, a child psychiatric facility

must provide proof of its continuity of service, together with

the training background of its key staff members. The AAPSC membership committee reviews treatment approaches and case histories

submitted by the applicart, followed by a si*e visit. Training

clinics are similarly evaluated before accreditation.

Keywords mental health: psychfatic services: children; health care:

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AN0 TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

Francis B. Francois, Executive Director

444 North Capital Street NW., Suite 225

Washington, D.C. 20001

(202) 624-58C0

Type of

Organ 1 za 1 1 on Standards

Oevel opnent

Standards

Designation

Founded 1914

State Government Association

Standards Developer

176 standards, 9 recommended practices

Many specifications agree with those of the American

Society for Testing and Materials

Materials Specifications: M-XXX

Test Methods: T-XXX

Recommended Practices: R-XXX

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Government

Adopt i on The f pJi ral Highway Administration has adopted AASHTO standardsby reference i r. the Code of Federal Regulations.

Certification

Scope

Standard i za t i on Act i v i t i es

Ava i lability

I ormer ly

Keywords

, qualification, or accreditation programs.

AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory ;AMRL), established at National' '

'

O f cons laboratories

The

he No certification,

1 1 er i a 1 s . Bureau of Standards, promotes uniformity in the testing

t - u c t i o n materials by public or private sector

serving the construction field.

Fosters development, operation, and maintenance of a nation-wide

integrated transportation system and cooperates with other appropriate agencies in considering matters v, f mutual interest in

serving the public need.

Publishes The Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Mothods of Sampling and Testing, containing 176 specifications and 9 recommended pratices. Maintains a Subcommittee on Materials which has members representing each of the 50 States,

the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana

Islands, the District of Colombia, the United States Department

of Transportation, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 6 Canadian

Provinces and 2 Territories.

Publishes Interim Specifications which have the same status as standards of the American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Official", but are tentative revisions to be

approved by the Subcommittee prior to issuance as standards of

the Assoc i at i on . Also publishes: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges; A Policy on Geometric Design of Rural Highways; and A Policy on Design of urban Highways and Arterial Streets.

Sold directly and through ANSI

American Association of State Highway Officials (1973)

transportation; highways; construction materials; government

officials;

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHE1ISTS AND C0L0SISTS

William R. Martin, Executive Director

P.O. Box 12215

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

(919) 549-8141

Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Desi gnat i on Government

Adoption

Certi f i cat i on

Founded: 1921 Standards Staff: 7

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standard Developer since 1921

850 members participating in standards activities

119 active standards

Most AATCC Tes~. Methods becomo American National Standa-ds

through ANSI

Drafts of proposed or revised test methods available for review

AATCC prefix

Various government agencies have either adopt » d or adapted a number of AAT','C test methods.

No ce rt i f l Co t i on , qualification, or accreditation programs

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Secretariats ISO/TC 38/SC1, Colour fastress ano Colour measurement

ISO/TC 38/SC2, Laundering, Lirycleaning and Finishing

USA TAG for ISO/TC 38-Textiles

Scop.»

Standardi zatlon

Acti vi ties

Promotes increased knowltdge'of the application

chemicals in the textile industry; encourages, in way, reseirch on chemical processes *nd to the textlla -industry; and promotes

slonal knowledge.

of dyes and

a pract i cal

materials of importance

che exchange of profesMembership includes mary leading textile chemists and colorists

1n nearly every state and 50 countries. Soir.e 300 companies

support the association as corporate members.

Internationally recognized for Its standard methods of testing

dyed and chemically treated fibers ano fabrics to measure such

performance characteristics as col or fastness to light and

washing, crease resistance, shrinkage, wash-and-wear, water

resistance, f 1 ammabi 1 i ty , and other conditions to which textiles

may be subjected. Assures textile quality and performance by

controlled AATCC test methods.

Aval 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Maintains cooperative relationships with other associations and

agencies of the Federa. Government. Participates in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in an effort to bring about worldwide uniformity in testing procedures.

Publishes Textile Chemist and Colorist, issued monthly, and an annual Technical Manual containing the association's test

i.ethods. Collaborates with the British Society of Dyers and

Colourists on numerous projects.

Distributed directly and through IHS and Global

textiles; chemistry; dyes; finishes; col or fastness ; fl ammabi 1 i ty ; laboratory testing;

AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

J. B. Creal , President

8111 Gatehouse Road

Falls Church, Virginia 22047

(703) 222-6334 Telex: 89-9485

Founded 1902

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Federation of 168 motor clubs serving more than 23 million

members throughout the United States and Canada. A nonprofit,

tax paying organization, which provides auto and travel related

services to its members, and works in behalf of the best

Interests of the motoring ana traveling public to promote safer

and more enjoyable travel.

Participates In the development of proposed standards of various

types relating to increasing the safety and convenience of pe- destrians in traffic. Develops detailed methods and various

proposed standards for training new drivers. Represented on committees of the Transportation Research Board, National Safety

Council, and National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and

Ordinances whose major purpose is to develop standards which

pertain tc highway and traffic safety.

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Cooperates with other organizations to develop standards for the

operation of school safety patrols and adult crossing guards, and

1n standards activities in tre fields of traffic law enforcement,

traffic training procedures, and automotive engineering.

Keywords motor vehicle; transportation; traffic laws; highway safety;

AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Cynthia L. Fuller, Assistant Director, Standards

1120 Connecticut Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 467-4296

Founded 1875

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Oevel opvsnt

Standards

Oesi gnati on Secretariats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

9 active standards

All processed through ANSI

ANSI X9.x

ANSI Committee X9, Financial Services

Administrator, U.S. Technical Advisory Group ISU/TC 68, Banking

A national trade and professional association for 13,000 commercial banks. Enhances the ability of ^nerica's banks and bankers

to serve the needs and desires of the American public.

Engages in standards development in the area of financial ser- vices operations, including electronic retail financial transitions, checks, securities, and bank operations. Also participates in international standards development for the financial

services industry.

Published standards include magnetic stripe for Track III; interchange message specifications for debit and credit card message

exchange; specifications for che^k endorsements; specifications

for optical character recognition (OCR) scannable bill *1 n e ; financial institution numbering system; specifications for bank

check background and convenience amount field; personal identification number (PIN) management and security; financial institution message authentication.

Distributed directly and through ANSI

banking; financial services; finance;

AMERICAN BOAT AND YACHT COUNCIL

G. James Lippmann, Executive Director

190 Ketcham Avenue

P.O. Box 806

Amityville, New York 11701

(516) 598-0550

Founded: 1954 Standards Staff: 5

Type of Technical Society

Organization Standards Developer

37
Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

70 standards currently active

20 project technica 1 committees

220 comm-'ttee meribtrs are active in standards development

<\3YC prefix

U.S. Coast Guard References ABYC standards.

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Ava i 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

An independent, nonprofit, membership organization representative

of recreational boating including members from industry,

insurance, Government, and the boating public. Membership

consists of 800 individuals and 60 co -porat i ons and associations.

Develops safety standards and recommended practices for the

design, construction, equipage, and maintenance of boats and

their related accessories. Standards are generatec by project

technical committees and reviewed by the ABYC Technical Board and

Board of Directors prior to publication. Standards provide a basis for certification programs of other organizations and are used as source material by the U.S. Coast Guard in their development of safety regulations under the Boating Safety Act of 1971.

Individual members work voluntarily through committees and boards

to implement the boating safety standards program. In addition,

liaison is maintained with other organizations by means of mem- berships on: NFPA 302, Subcommittee on Motor Craft; SAE Marine

Technical Committee; UL Marine Engineering Council; National Safe

Boating Council; National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Rules

of the Road Advisory Council; ASTM F-15.10, Gasoline Containers

for Consumer Use; and 1 S0/TC 8/SC 14, Shipbuilding - Yachts.

Distributed directly

boats; boating safety; transportation; recreation;

AMERICAN BOILER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

W. H. Axtman, Executive Director

950 North Glebe Road, Suite 160

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 522-7350

Type of

Organi zation

Secretar : ats

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Ava i ] abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Founded

:

1888

Trade Association

Standards Developer

NFPA 85, Committee on Boiler Furnace Explosions

Manufacturers of boilers and allied equipment; compiles statistics and conducts training programs.

Maintains a Technical Committee, the Packaged Firetube Boiler

Section, which publishes ratings standards titled Packaged Firetube Boiler Ratings. Also publishes a lexicon of industry terminology, coal ar.elysis, and accessory product definitions.

Distributed directly

Manufacturers Association

boilers; heating; industrial equipment;

American Boiler

Industries (1960)

and Af f i 1 iated

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AMERICAN BOWLING CONGRESS

Type of

Organl zatl on

Certl f icatlon

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avail abi I ity

Formerly

Keywords

Diivid ..urn ley

Manager, Equipment Testing anl Research

5301 South 76th Street

Grcndale, Wisconsin 53129

(414) 421-6400

Founded 1395 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Standards Developer

All bowling lanes under the jurisdiction of the ABC are certified

annually by representatives of local bowling associations chartered by ABC. Lanes are measured and checked to assure that

physical properties and dimensions correspond to ABC specifications. When found to meet all specifications, an ABC decal is issued for posting in the establishment.

A nonprofit, noncoirmerci al , membership service organization for

male bowlers. Sponsors competitions; provides standard rules and

tests. Approves material and equipment.

Instrumental in developing specifications for playing equipment

used worldwide. Maintains an equipment testing and research

department that works with new products brougot to it for consideration, and also maintains a constmt check on products already

in <'se. Publishes equipment specifications annually in ABC Constitution, Rules and Specifications. Standards developed for

bowling balls, pins, pinsetting machines, and foul detectors.

Equipment specifications are printed annually in the ABC

Constitution, Rules and Specifications book.

Distributed directly

Absorbed the United States Seniors Bowling Association (1964)

bowling; recreation;

AMERICAN BRUSH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Robert G. Clifton, Managing Director

1900 Arch Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 364-3484

Founded: 1918

Type of

Organization

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

ANSI B165.1 and B165.2

The national trade association representing manufacturers of

brushes, brooms, and mops, together with suppliers of parts,

materials, machinery, and services. ABMA maintains several divisions organized by type of product including paint applicator,

personal, household maintenance, broom and nop, and industrial.

All current standard activities are conducted by the Safety and

Standards Committee of the Industrial Division which works

closely with ANSI. The main thrust of two standards developed to

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date is concern with safe operation of p^-wer driven rotary wheeltype brushes. ANSI B165.1 (1979) defines safety requirements for

the r. esign, care, and use of power driven brushing tools; and

ANSI B165.2 (1982) covers safety r-qui rements for power driven

brushing tools constructed with wood, plastic, or composition

hubs and cores. Availability Directly from ANSI

Keywords brushes; industrial aquipment; safety;

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

Lawrence Mavretish, Principal Surveyor

65 Broadway

New York , New York 10006

(212) 440-0300 Telex: 710-581-3089

Type of

Organi zat1 on Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Oesi gnati on Government

Adoption

Certification

Secretariats

Scope

Founded

:

Techni cal

Standards

1862

Soci ety

Devel oper

Establishes and administers standards called "Rules" for the

design, construction, and periodic survey of merchant ships and

other marine structures; publishes 13 volumes of Rules and 11 guides in various languages; and publishes the Record, a registry

of 53,000 merchant vessels.

ABS prefix

ABS is authorized by USC6 to act on their behalf in reviewing

plans and inspecting U.S. flag vessels which are certified by the

USCG. USCG also recognizes ABS to perform admeasurement of ves- sels and issue tonnage certificates on their behalf. Under the

Merchant Marine Act of 1920, ABS is recognized as a U.S. Government agency for classification of merchant vessels it may own.

ABS has separate volumes of Rules and Requirements for the Certification of Cargo Containers and for Cargo Gear. Also classification involves various certifications to provide assurance that

the ABS Rules are met such as those of design plans, machinery

components, welders, etc. International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

An international ship classification society and nonprofit corporation. Objectives include: preparation of standards, called

"rules", for the construction of hulls and machinery of merchant

ships, including material specifications and regulations for

Deriodic surveys. Rules published annually and modified to keep

pace with developments in snipbuilding and marine engineering;

analysis of plans of vessels projected to be built, or conversions of existing vessels, to verify that they meet the standards

set by the rules; verification of the building to approved plans

of the new hull and its main machinery, boilers and vital auxiliaries, and the conversion of existing vessels; witnessing of the

testinc of materials of construction for hull and machinery as required by the rules; carrying out periodic and damage surveys

as called for by the rules; annual publication of the Rscord of

the Ame r ican Bureau of Shipping which contains essential details

of hull and machinery and survey status of bureau-classed vessels

and others; issuance of certificates of character for bureauclassed vessels, i.e., classification certificates, seaworthy

certificates, confirmation of class certificates, etc.

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Standardization

Activities

Also recognized by numerous governments to conduct surveys and

issu? certificates in accordance with i n t e r n a t i on a 1 conventions

(such as the Loaclinf; Convention - 1966 , Safety of Life at Sea Con-ention - 1974.. and Tonnage Convention - 1969 ) and national

regul at i ons . Promulgates and annually updates its Rules through committees

composed of individuals internationally eminent in their marine

f i el d . Availability Distributed directly through all offices of ABS

Formerly American Shipmaster's Association (1862-1898)

Keywords merchant ships; vessels; marine engineering; transportation;

containers; safety;

AKERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Representation

Norman R. Sherlock, President

1025 Connecticut Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 293-5890

Founded: 1926

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI, Department cf Transportation, Interstate Commerce

Comm i s s i on Scope

Standardl zati on Activities

A national trade association for the intercity motor bus industry

with members hip of 450 bus operating companies, 21 state and

regional bus associations, and 75 bus manufacturers, suppliers,

and others interested in bus transportation.

Concerned with the development of standards and requirements in matters affecting motor carrier and motor vehicle safety and

occupational safety and health. Included are operation, maintenancej and inspection of vehicle 1., sa f ety- rel ated parts and

accessories such as brakes, tires, lights, windows, seats, etc.;

control of noise and pollutant emissions; and accident reporting.

Cooperates wi:h the U.S. Department of Transportation, and participates in the work of voluntary groups, such as those sponsored

by the American National Standards Institute. Works with Federal

and state legislative groups in connection with standardization

of vehicle sizes an J weights.

Also works with the Interstate Commerce Commission and other

interested Government agencies, and industry groups in connection

with standards and requirements relative to such matters as accounting, reporting of financial and operating data, certification of oerating authorities, and vehicle registration.

Association committees and staff representatives

responsible for its standardization activities

committees on Safety, Vehicle Safety Standards,

Inspection, and Accounting.

are primarily

. Included are Maintenance and

Formerly Motor Bus Division of American Automobile Association

National Motor Bus Division of American Automobile Association

National Association of Motor Bus Operators (1960)

Keywords bus transportation; transportation; vehicles;

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AMERICAN CHAIN ASSOCIATION

Greg Bocchi , Director

1133 Fifteenth Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Founded: 1971

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation 12 members active in ACA standardization serving on ASME, ANSI,

and ISO standards committees

Scope Manufacturers of sprocket-driven chain and sprockets for power

transmission and the conveyance of materials.

Standardization Active in standardization of dimensions of roller, silent,

Activities engineering steel and malleable iron chains, sprockets and wheels

for the purpose of securing i nt erchangeab i 1 i ty , and also in standard recommendations for power capacity and speed for these

chains. Does not publish standards, preferring to sponsor standards for adoption through the procedures of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Cooperates with the American

Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers,

American Petroleum Institute, Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers

Association, and the American Gear Manufacturers Association in standardization matters of mutual interest. ANSI standards cov- ering chain include B29.1 through B29.22. Participates in the

work of Technical Committee 100 of the International Organization

for Standardization.

Formerly Association of Roller and Silent Chain Manufacturers and

Malleable Chain Manufacturers Institute

American Chain Sprocket Chain Manufacturers Association

Keywords chain; sprockets; power transmission; machinery;

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

COMMITTEE ON ANALYTICAL REAGENTS

Wallace Rohrbough, Chairman

c/o Books Department

American Chemical Society

1155 Sixteenth Street NW

.

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 872-4600

Founded: 1876

Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Designations

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

331 existing standards for reagents; 29 under development

None processed through ANSI

ACS prefix

Scope Sets standards by which manufacturers can classify their reagents

for sale as ACS Grade. Those reagents labelled as such are known

to nurchasers to be of a certain puritv and to meet certain maximum and minimum requirements.

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Standardization Develops and publishes standards for reagent chemicals that have

Activities utility *n analytical chemistry work. Revises existing standards

with new and improved methods. Considers new standards for additional useful reagents. Standards and revisions are available

for review by nonmembers . Publishes specifications in a volume

titled "Reagent Chemicals" at approximately five-year intervale.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Committee on the Purity of Chemical Reagents (1903-27)

Keywords chemicals; reagents; analysis; testing; materials;

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

C. Rollins Hanlon, Director

55 East Erie Street

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 664-4050

Founded: 1913

Type of

Organ i zatlon

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 ab i 1 i ty

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

The national organization responsible for the standardization

and approval of hospital cancer programs in the United States.

An association of 45,000 surgeons organized for the primary purpose of improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by

elevating the standards of surgical education and practice.

Cooperates with other recognized national medical organizations

in the accreditation of hospitals and in the approval of graduate

training programs in general surgery and the surgical specialties. Active ii the establishment of medical instrumentation

standards, and its representatives serve on committees of ANSI,

ASTM, ard AAMI.

Distribtted directly

medical care; surgery; medical training; cancer; medical instruments;

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE

Samuel J. Henry, Director of Engineering

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designat 1 ons

Telex: 810 2211454

Standards Staff: 4

22400 Hest Seven Mile Road

Detroit. , Michigan 48219

(313) S32-2600

Founded: 1905

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1906

1600 members participate in standards activities

31 active standards, including 3 metric

All processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ACI prefix, plus committee number, plus year

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Government

Adoption

The Department of Defense has adopted 12 ACI standards

Certification No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Scope Devotes its ef'ort to the solution of technical problems related

to the desio.i, construction, and maintenance of concrete and

reinforced concrete structures and to the dissemination of information in this field.

Eighty-four technical committees study specialized problems

through the evaluacion of published information, research re- ports, and majority opinion based on field practices leading tc the development of committee reports. Many committee reports

evolve into standards after technical review and discussion by

the membership and letter ballot of the memoers. Standards a^p confined to codes, specifications, and standard

practices related to structures a« a whole. Standardization of

basic materials and "over-the-counter" components are deliberately excluded from the scope of its standardization procedures.

Availability Distributed directlv and through Global and IHS Formerly National Association of Cement Users (1913)

Keywords concrete; reinforced concrete; structural design; construction;

Standardization

Activities

AMERICAN CONCRETE PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Harold J. Hair,;, Executive Direc:or

2625 Clearbrook Drive

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

(312) 6<0-1020

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardi zation

Acti vi ti es

Founded: 1964

* T r a c

1 e A »s o t i o

n

Standard? Leveloper

Represents 200 construction firms, material suppliers, and equipment, manufacturers on matters affecting the industry's relations

with the public and public agencies. Seeks to improve the quality of concrete pavement and create new markets for members.

Prepares guide specifications on concrete pavement construction,

rehabilitation, resurfacing, and restoration. Cooperates with

state, federal, and local agencies in reviewing their specifications. Provides on request, recommendations regarding concrete

pavement design and construction.

Keywords concrete; pavement; construction; materials

AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION

Richard E. Barnes; President

8320 Old Courthouse Road

Vienna, Virginia 22180

(703) 821-1990

Founded: 1907 Standards Staff: 2 Type of Trade Association

Organ i ,:ai ion Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Representat i on Scope

Standardi zat 1 on Activities

Keywords

ASTM , AASHTO, AREA

An international ti-ade association representing the precast con- crete pipe industry. Activities include research, technical

services, promotion, advertising, education, safety, and the

publication of technical and industry information. Members

produce concrete pipe box sections, and related products for

storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and culverts; drain tile; irrigation systems; and low-head pressure systems.

Not a standards developing organization, but works within the

voluntary standards system to coordinate concrete pipe industry

standards activities, and acts as the industry voice.

Industry related products are covered by national consensus

standards developed by ASTM, AASHTO, and AREA. Manufacturing

standards cover precast concrete products, such as non re i n forced

pipe for sewers, culverts, drain tile, and irrigation; reinforced

ciicular, arch and elliptical pipe, box sections, and manholes

for sewers and culverts, reinforced circular pipe for low-head

pressure systems; and perforated pipe. Other manufacturing standards cover joints, jointing materials, and resilient connectors

for pipe to structure connections. Proof of design and quality assurance are covered by plant test methods standards. Accept- ance of installed products is covered in standard practices for

various field tests. Design standards for pipe and box sections cover determination of loads, stresses, and required structural

strength

.

sewer; culvert; irrigation; drain tile; construction;

AMLMICAN CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Richard E. Barnes, President

C320 Old Courthouse Road

Vienna, Virginia 22180

(703) 821-1990

Founded

;

1949 Standards Staff:

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Primarily ASTM and AWWA

An international trade association representing the concrete

pressure pipe industry. Activities include research, technical

services, promotion, public relations, advertising, education,

and liaison with technical societies and government agencies. Its members produce precast concrete pressure pipe for transmission

lines in irrigation, industrial and domestic water-supply systems, as well as distribution feeder mains, pressure siphons,

sew^r force mains, and sewer outfall lines.

Not a standards developing organization, but works within the

voluntary standards system to coordinate concrete pressure pip?

Industry standards activities, and acts as the industry voice.

Products of the industry are covered by national consensus standards developed by the American Society for Testing and

Materials (ASTM) and the American Water Wcrks Association (AWWA).

Manufacturing standards cover reinforced concrete pressure pipe,

reinforced concrete cylinder p-oe. pretensioned concrete cylinder

pipe, and prestrassed concrete cylinder pipe.

water-supply; sewage; construction;

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Government

Adoption

Secretariats

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Willi am D. Kelley, Executive Secretary

6500 Glenway Avenue

Building D-5

Cincinnati , Ohio 4521 1 (513) 661-7881

Founded: 1938 Standards Staff

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1940's

Various Federal agencies, including OSHA, Department of Labor

Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances Committee

Threshold Limit Values for Physical Agents Committee

A national professional association of practicing industrial

hygiene and occupational safety and health personnel in Federal,

state, and local agencies and educational institutions. Assembles guides, recommended practices, end technical background for

the evaluation and control of the occupational environment.

Developed and annually revises the T hresho1d Limit Values which

are recommendations on airborne contaminants and physical agents

in workplaces. Used by professionals with direct responsibilities for worker health protection. Publishes the Industrial

Ventilation Manual of Recommended Practices.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords industrial hygiene; airborne contaminants; occupational safety;

Threshold Limit Values; industrial ventilation; public health;

government officials;

AMERICAN CONGRESS ON SURVEYING AND MAPPING

John C. Uehlinger, Executive Director

210 Little Falls Street

Falls Church, Virginia 22046

(703) 241-2446

Founded: 1941

Type of

Organi zati on

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Professional Socisty

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Organizing a Hydrographic Surveyor Certification Program

A national professional association representing 11,000 members

in the fields of surveying and mapping; composed of three member

organizations: National Society of Professional Surveyors

(NSPS). America,! Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS), and

American Cartographic Association (ACA).

Cooperates with AiCE. ANMC, International Cartographic Association (ICA), and International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) to promote standards in the fiei<J: of land and geodesic surveying

and cartography.

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....... ..... . P r-^j^ -W - -5 .M'^RM

Organizing and establishing a national committee for Digital

Cartographic Data Standards with a USGS grant for ultimate

government adoption of the standards. Works voluntarily through

commi ttees

.

Keywords surveying; mapping; cartography; data processing;

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES

Joseph F. O'Neil, Etccutive Secretary

1725 K Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 887-5872

Founded; 1937

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Certi fication

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Prepared a standard on laboratory qualification.

Participates with others developing standard test procedures and

laboratory methods.

Conducts a program with the Food and Drug Administration that

involves training for selected personnel.

A professional association of independent scientific laboratories

whose membership includes many of the leading testing and

inspection firms in the United States, Mexico, Central America,

Japan, and Canada.

Publishes a standard entitled Recommended Requirements for

Independent Laboratory Qualification, which encompasses a quality

control system for personnel and equipment evaluation as well as calibration and standardization in the system.

Promotes standards of ethics employed by independent laboratories

in special fields of interest and activity including sampling,

inspection, physical or nondestructive testing, and chemical

analysis of raw, intermediate, and finished materials and

products; research and development; the improvement of products

or processes; the quality control of composition and performance;

and professional consulation in various fields of scientific

technol ogy

.

Does not write standards for products or materials but participates in writing test procedures and methodology in other

standards-writing organizations. Cooperates with the National

Bureau of Standards; Department of Defense and particularly the

Army Corps of Engineers; General Services Administration; Department of Transportation; Department of Labor, Occupational Safety

and Health Administration; Department of Health, Education and

Welfare; Food and Drug Administration; and the Department of

Agriculture.

Distributed directly

American Council of Commercial Laboratories (1954)

laboratories; laboratory testing;

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AMERICAN CRYSTAL LOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

Ethel E. Snider, Administrative Secretary

335 East 45th Street

New York, New York 10017

(516) 349-7350

Founded: 1949

type of

Organ! zat ion

Scope

Standard J zat i on Activities

Scientific Soc i e ty

Standards Developer

Promotes the study of the arrjngement of .atoms in matter, its

causes, Its nature, ard its consequences , and the tools and methods used in such studies.

The Apparatus and Standards Committee has promulgated standards

for camera tracks and bases aid has adopted dimensional specifications for goniometer heads.

An ACA appointed representative server, as a liaison to the

National Bureau of Standards for the issuance of Crystal Data. This publication provides a complete list of crystalline substances as identified from unit call dimensions.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Merger of the Crystal 1 ographl c Society of America and the

American Society for X-Ray and Electron Diffraction

Keywords crystals; crystallography; Instruments; testing;

AMERICAN DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organ i zat i on Represtntdt 1 on Scope

Standard i zat 1 on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Frank A. Hin.-lchs, Vice President

Technology and Management Advisory Service

1700 North Moore Street

Suite 900

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 522-1820

Founded: 1919

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Primarily D0D

Concerned citizens, military personnel, and engineers interested

In industrial preparedness for the national defense of the United

States

.

Coordinates standards through programs, papers, symposia proceedings, panels. Works closely with government officials to develop

standards, particularly in areas of engineering documentation and

qual 1 ty assurance . Army Ordnance Association (1947)

American Ordance Association (1973)

national security; defense;

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AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Sharon Stanford, Standards Coordinator

Council Oil Oental Materials, Instruments and Equloment

211 East Chicago Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 440-2509

Founded 1859

Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Specification and certification program since 1923

Development 41 active standards - all American National Standards

Working projects underway for 65 specifications

Draft standards available for comment

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certification

ANSI/ADA prefix

The Department of Defense has adopted 3 standards.

Certification program ba^-1 upon physical standards; acceptance

prog am based upon proof of biological and clinical safety and

effect 1 veness

.

Secretariats d.S. TAG for ISO/TC 106, Dentistry

Working Group 2, Prosthodont 1 c Materials of ISO/TC 106, Dentistry

American National Standards Committee MD156

Scope

Standardl zatlon

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Encourages the Improvement of the public health, and promotes the

art and science of dentistry. Inspects and accredits dental

schools and schools for dental hyglenlsts, assistants, and

laboratory technicians. Conducts research programs. Produces

health education materials. Compiles statistics and maintain;

library of 30,000 volumes.

Acts as proprietary sponsor on a project to handle standards for

dental radiographic film. Sponsors participation in ANSI activities of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Works both nationally and internationally In the formulation of

standards for dental materials, instruments, and equipment.

Distributed through ANSI

National Dental Association (1897-1922)

Absorbed: Southern Dental Association (1897)

dentistry; dental materials;

devices; health care; instruments; equipment; medical

AMERICAN DENTAL TRADE ASSOCIATION

Nlcolaj M. Petrovic, President

4222 King Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22302

(703) 379-7755

Founded: 1882

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opmont

Standards developer since 1940

Scope

Standard! zat i on Activities

Availability

Keywords

Manufacturers f»nd distributors of dental supplies, Instruments,

and equipment. Conducts sales and management training programs.

Develops systems to improve distribution efficiency. Compiles

stati sties

.

Maintains a Standard Manual of Accounting for Der.tal Dealers,

which is revised approximately every five years to keep up to

date with modern accounting practices and procedures.

Distributed directly

dentistry; dental equipment; business; health care;

AMERICAN DIE CAST I N6 INSTITUTE

John J. Kolar, Market and Public Relations

2340 Des Plalnes Avenue

Suite 307 Des Pi 3 i nes , Illinois 60018

(312) 298-1220

Type of

Organi zation

Certi f ication

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai 1 ai>i 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded

:

1928

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Operates a Certified Zinc Alloy Plan for its members to provid°

quality assurance for zinc alloy metallurgical standards.

Producers of die castings and suppliers to Industry. Develops

product standards; compiles trade statistics; conducts promotional and educational programs.

Publishes Product Standards for Die Castings, a guide for

engineers, designers, and buyers which presents production

practices of the die casting industry. Standards cover engineering, metallurgical, commercial, and quality aspects of die

casting.

Distributed directly

die casting; zinc alloy; manufacturing; materials;

AMERICAN DRY MILK INSTITUTE

Dr. Warren S. Clark, Jr.,

130 North Franklin Street

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 782-4888

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devcl opment

Government

Adopt i on

Executive Director

Founded: 1925 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1925 for dry milk products, testing,

and sanitation.

1'ie U.S. Department of Agriculture has adopted standards for

grades of dry whole milk and dry buttermilk.

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Certification No cert i f i ca t i un , qu ll i f i cat i on , or accreditation programs

Scope A national trade association of the dry milk industry organized

to stimulate and conduct research, and to educate the public and

the consumer regarding the character, quality, convenience,

economy, and general virtue of dry milk and related products; to promote the use and consumption of such products; and to collect

and disseminate such statistics and information as will further

these purposes.

Standardization Coordinates activities through its Standards/Research Committee.

Activities Current product standards are in the areai of nonfat dry milk,

dry whole milk, and dry buttermilk; other standards include

analytical methods for testing dry milks and sanitary standards

for dry milk processing plants. Cooperates with other organizations involved in developing standards, the Food and Drug Administration, <,nd the Department of Agriculture. Perticipates hi the Codex Alimentarius program.

Availability Sold direcf.y

Keywords dry milk; testing; sanitation; food;

Fay S. Tyner, Executive Secretary

2579 Mel inda Drive NE. Atlanta, Georgia 30345

(404) 320-1746

Founded: 1946

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Furthers the knowledge of electroencephalography and related

sciences, and promotes the exchange of scientific and professional information and opinions throughout the world.

Works to estaolish uniform standards, techniques, and procedures;

assists in setting up standards for training, examination, and

qualification of clinical el ect roencepha 1 ographer s and technicians; draws up minimum specifications for apparatus and equipment to maintain high clinical standards.

AMERICAN ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH I C SOCIETY

Type of

Organl zat i on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords medical instruments;

care

;

AMERICAN ELECTROPLATERS SOCIETY

electroencephalography; nsurology; health

J. H. Schumacher, Jr., Executive Director

1201 Louisiana Avenue

Winter Park, Florida 32789

(305) 647-1197

Founded: i909

Type of Scientific Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation ASTK , ANSI

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Scope Promotes al ?cts cf electroplating and surface finishing.

Standardization Participates in stjndards development pertaining to electroActivities plated coatings. Relies on work of American Society for Testing

and Materials (ASfM), Committee B-8 on El ect rodepos 1 ted Metallic

Coatings, and endorses the standards prepared by Committie B-8

whose members are members of the American El ectropl aters

Society. Maintains formal representation on ASTM Committees A-5

on Corrosion of Iron and Stesl , D- 19 on Industrial Water, and B-7

on the Anodic Oxidation of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys, as well

as American National Standards Institute Committee Z9 on Safety

Codes for Exhaust Systems.

Formerly National Electro-Platers Association of the United

Canada (1913)

States and

Keywords electroplating; metallic coating; materials;

AMERICAN FEED MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Oakley M. Ray, President

1701 North Fort Myer Drive

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 524-0810

Founded: 1909

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation American Association of Feed Control Officials, FDA, 0SHA

Scope A national trade association of the animal feed manufacturing

industry, which is one of the nation's 20 largest manufacturing

industries. Carries out substantial activities in the fields of

transportation, animal nutrition, feed production, state and

Federal legislation and regulations, liquid feed, computers,

public relations, state and Federal feed control, marketing,

purchasing, environmental controls, occupational safety and

health, and market research.

Cooperates closely with the Association of American Feed Control

Officials in developing a model state feed law and model state

feed regulations. The objective is to bring as much uniformity

as possible into the state feed laws and regulations. Every

state but one has legislation which regulates the production and

distribution of commercial feed. Also cooperates with the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration in its enforcement of the Federal

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and with 0SHA.

Keywords animal feed; feed; agriculture;

Standardl zat ion

Activities

AMERICAN FISHING TACKLE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Thomas R. Schedler, Executive Vice President

2625 Clearbrook Drive

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

(312) 364-4666

Founded: 1933 Standards Staff:

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opment

Standards developer since 1933

Draft standards available for review

Scope Manufacturers and importers of fishing tackle and allied products

organized to educate, guide, and assist its members in matters of common interest so that they maintain a high standard of conduct,

efficiency, and usefulness to industry, government, and the

publ i c . Administers fly line standards which are universally accepted and were prepared in cooperation with the American Casting Association and the International Casting Federation. Supplies each

manufacturer with these standards for packaging with their fly

lines. Developed standards for rod seats and reel feet for the

purpose of improving compatibility between rods and reels.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords fishing tackle; fly line; fishing reels; fishing rods;

recreat i cn

;

AMERICAN FOUNDR YMEN ' S SOCIETY

Ashley B. Sinnett, Executive Vice President

Gol f hi Wol f Roads

Des PI a : nes , Illinois 60016

(312) 824-0181

Founded: 1896

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1936

Three active standards developed under ANSI

No cer ci f i cat i on , qualification, or accreditation programs

ANSI Z241.X

An international technical society for the metalcasting industry

in North America. Develops and disseminates technical information regarding metallurgy, melting, corernaking, molding, sand

practice, and control of both the internal and external environment. Sponsors research concerning all facets of the rne t alcasting process and environment through its Cast Metals Institute

(CMI). Prepares and presents short courses and seminars on various subjects of interest.

Standardization Participates on a number of standards writing committees of both

Activities ANSI and ASTM.

Availability Availab 1 e directly or through ANSI

Formerly American Foundrymen's Association

Keywords casting; foundry; metallurgy; materials;

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Standardi zatlon

Activities

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Certification

Secretariats

Scope
njiv t.w v- (HUM

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opium t

Standards

Des i gnati ons

Certi f ication

Secretariats

Scope

Standardi zati en Activities

Forrest G. Hammaker, Manager, Standards Department

AGA Laboratories

Cleveland, Ohio 44 1 3

i

(216) 524-4990

1515 Wi 1 son Boul evard

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 841-8400

Founded: 1918

Telex: (710) 955-9848

Standards Staff: 10 Trade Association

Participating in standards development since 1930

325 individuals active in standards development

65 acti ve standards

Processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ANSI Z21.X

ANSI Z83.x

ANSI Z223.X

ANSI B109.X

The American Gas Association Laboratories, a Division of A.G.A.,

maintain testing facilities for gas appliances and accessories in

Ohio and California. They function as a nationally recognized

third party certification agency. Gas equipment designs submitted

voluntarily by manufacturers are tested for compliance with

applicable national standards, principally tne Z21 and Z83 gas equipment standards. The production of certified equipment is monitored by regular follow up factory inspections. Appliances

and accessories which are design certified by the Laboratories

carry the certification seal or the listing symbol of the

American Gas Association and are included in the A.G.A.

laboratories' Directory of Certified Appliances and Accessories.

and Installation

Accessories and

of

its

Gas-Burn i ng

19 technical

Equipment and Utilization and its 5

AKSI Z21, Performance

Appliances and Related

subcommi ttees

ANSI Z 8 3 , Industrial Gas

technical subcommi ttets

ANSI Z223, National Fuel Gas Code and its 3 advisory panels

ANSI 13109, Gas Displacement Metering and its 2 subcommittees

A national trade association for 300 gas transmission and

distribution companies which together account for 85% of qas

delivered in the United States to 160 million consumers. Coordinates gas industry activities concerning standardization,

and information related to transmission, distribution, and

utilization of gas. Serves as a clearinghouse for gas eneroy

information for the public; as catalyst in technical and energy

policy matters for the gas industry; and as spokesman on national

issues for member companies. Promotes the gas industry to the

best interests of public safety and a continuing supply of

econonical energy.

Works rfithin the voluntary standards system to coordinate

Association activities relative to national standards of interest to the gas industry. While not a standards developing organization, maintains a Standards Committee which is responsible for

and has supervision over all Association activities concerning

national standards development, including appointment of Association representation, in the areas of gas utilization equipment

and its installation, and gas operating equipment and supplies.

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Functions as the Administrative Secretariat to four ANSI Committees which operate un'Jor the principles of due process and consensus. These four committees have 29 technical subgroups.

Supervises 48 standards covering residential gas appliances u n d accessories; 13 standards covering commercial a:>d industrial gas equipment; 3 standards on gas displacement meters; and a standard

covering the installation of gas piping and appliances, including

their venting.

7 2 members and 25 staff ictive in standardization activities of

62 standards developing committees of other organizations,

including ASTM, ASME, NFPA, and a number of American National

Standards Committees.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI, IHS, I M I , and Global

Formerly Formed by merger of Gas Institute and National Commercial Gas

Association (1918)

Keywords fuel gas; natural gas; energy; building; consumer products;

industrial equipment;

AMERICAN GEAR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

William W. Ingraham, Executive Director

1901 North Fort Meyer Drive

Suite 1000

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 525-1500

Founded: 1916

Trade Association

Standards Developer

31 committees, and 315 members participate in standards

devel opment

60 active standards; 6 processed through ANSI

Draft standards and revisions available for review by

interested parties

AGf*/* prefix

U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC 60

Membership includes a majority of the principal manufacturers of

gears, speed reducers and increasers in the U.S. an'l Canada.

Develops standards to promote a common language for the industry.

Standardization Standards cover such areas as: gear industry nomenc 1 ature ; gear

Activities specification drawings; hobi, and shaper-cutters ; application

classification of gear motors end other types of speed reducers;

standards on tooth form geometry; strength and durability

formulas; inspection metiuds and practices; gear blank materials;

lubrication of open or enclosed gearing; design and rating o

f speed reducer'.; spur, nelical, herringbone, worm, bevel :^fine

pitch, aerospace gears, ''.tandards committees are listed in t^-» Annual AGMA Directory.

Maintains liaison with the American National Standards Institute,

American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Society of Automotive

Engineers, Metal Cutting Tool Institute, Cooling Tower Institute,

Machinery and Allied Prjducts Institute, National Machine Tool

Builders Association, American Petroleum Institute, and other

technical organizations. Par*icipates in tne I n ternet i ona

1

Type o^

Organization

Standards

bevel opaent

Standards

Designation

Secretariats

Scope

55
Organization for Standardization (ISO), through the facilities of

ANSI. Also cooperates with the Federal Government in standardization activities.

Availability Sold directly and through IMI, I HS , and Global

Keywords gears; gearing; sp*ed reducers; gearmotors; lubrication; gear

design; machinery;

AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION

James E. Nolan, Executive Vice President

887-B Wilmette Road

Palatine, Illinois 60067

(312) 934-8800

Founded: 1976 Standards Staff: 4

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developed through ANSI

ANSI/AHA prefix

Government references ANSI/AHA standards in Government standards and guide specifications.

Quality Conformance Programs for Hardboard Siding based upon ANSI

135.

6

Represents manufacturers of hardboard products used for exterior

siding, interior wall paneling, household and commercial furniture, and industrial and commercial products. Serves as the cencral clearing house on industry and technical information for

architects, builders, contractors, distributors, dealers, government agencies, and the general public. Coordinates Industry

effort for statistical reports, standard/specification programs,

research activities, building codes, environmental affairs, educational publications, manufacturing and safety activities, and

governmental relations.

Standardization Develops standards for hardboard, hardboard prefinished panelir.g,

Activities hardboard siding, arm fiuerboara products. Works with building

code organization for effective utilization of these products.

Administers a quality conformance program for hardboard siding.

Availability Sold directly and through ANSI

Keywords hardboard; fiberboard; building; materials;

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Dudley Hafner, Executive Vice President

7320 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75231

(214) 750-5300

Founded: 1924

Type of Professional Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certification

Scope

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Scope Adopts standards for imp.oving care of patients with cardiovascular disease. Supports research, education and community

service programs in an effort to reduce heart disease.

Standard i zat i on Activities

Representatives of 14 Scientific Councils (10,1)00 members) participate in the development of statements on Prevention of Rheumatic Fever, Prevention of Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis, and

Standards for Electrocardiography. Funds the Inter-Society Commission Tor Heart Disease Resources in development of statements

on Optimal Resources for Oiagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease including: Optimal Resources for Ultrasonic Examination of the Heart; Optimal Resources for the C3re of Patients

with Acute Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Coronary "eart

Disease; Optimal Resources for Electrical Equipment in Critical

Care Areas; Optimal Resources for Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers;

and Optimal Resources for Examination if the Heart and Lungs:

Cardiac Catheterization and Radiographic c acilities.

Keywords endocarditis, heart disease; medical; medical devices

AMERICAN HE L. COPTER SOCIETY

John F. Zugschwert, Executive Director

217 North Washington Stree f Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(703) 684-6777

Founded: 1943 Standards Staff: 1 Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

DOD, FAA, SAE, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),

and other organizations

A technical organization dedicated to the advancement of all

types of vertical flight. Membership includes all the major

helicopter manufacturers worldwide. Provides the principal forum

for the exchange of technical information pertaining to the realm

of vertical flight. Representation includes military and civil,

governmental and educational institutions and activities. Maintains a specialized technical reference library.

Maintains eleven technical committees with interests in

acoustics, aerodynamics, aircraft design, avionics and systems,

commercial operators, dynamics, handling qualities, manufacturing

and product assurance, propulsion, structures and materials, and

test and evaluation.

Technical committee' review standards in their formulative

stages and draft standards/specifications for publishing by

other organizations. Cooperates with international, governmental

and civil jqencies on many technical subjects particularly

standards

.

Keywords helicopter; rotorcraft; vertical flight; aerodynamics;

propulsion; avionics; acoustics; defense; aerospace;

transportation;

Type of

Organi zation

Representati on

Scope

Standard 1 zation

Activities

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I

AMERICAN HONE ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION

Craig Wilson, Administrator Business and Finance

2010 Masschusetts Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 862-8300

Founded: 1909

Type of

Organ i zat1 on Secretariats

Scope

Standard! Tat ion

Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

American National Standard Z61. 1-1970

and Terminology for Home Cooking and B<

- Dimensions,

king Utensils

Tol erances

,

An educational and scientific organization of 50,000 men and women. Improves tha quality and standards of Individual and

family life through education, research, cooperative programs,

and public information.

Expresses an interest in standards through representation on the

American National Metric Council and the American National Standards Institute's Consumer Council, Miscellaneous Technical

Advisory Board, Textile Technical Advisory Board, and committees

dealing with household refrigerators, electric ranges, textile

test methods, and heat producing portable household appliances.

Also represented on IS0/TC .133. Clothing Sizes; and IS0/TC 38,

Textilas.

Works clo-.ely with the Na.ional o,;reau of Standards (NBS) and

assisted in developing the Voluntary Product Standard PS 54-72,

Body Measurements for the Sizing of Girls' Apparel, and other

standards by NBS.

Keywords home economics; consumer product;; clothing;

AMERICAN HOME LIGHTING INSTITUTE

T. Da/id McFarland, Managing Director

435 <nrth Michigan Avenue

Suite 1717

Chicago, Illinois 60611

312) 644-0828

Founded: 1943

Telex: 701633

Standards Staff: 1 Type of

Organl ration

Representation

Scope

Standard i zat ion

Activities

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ULRepresents man jf acturers of lighting fixtures, portable lamps,

lamps (bulbs) ;.nd lighting accessories. Also represents lighting

showroor.s and manufacturers' representatives. Monitors and

reacts to issues that affect UL listing of products and to regulatory cnanges that affect the industry. Conducts

educational programs.

Actively involved

affecting the UL fixtures.

lighting; fixtures;

sumar products;

with Underwriters Laboratories with matters

1E71 standard for incandescent lighting

track lighting; electrical; building; con58
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Joseph G. Sprague, Director, Design & Construction

Division of Management & Technology

840 North Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 280-6140

Founded: 1898

Type of Trade/Professional Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation National Bureau of Standards, National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, and agencies within the Department

of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor, ANSI,

NFPA, ASTM, and others.

Scope Provides education, research, and representation services for

6,500 institutional and over 20,00'J personal members.

Standardization Maintains Division of Management snd technology which has primary

Activities responsibility for standardization activities related to hospital

supplies, equipment, and facilities. Maintains liaison with

national organizations and government agencies concerned with the

development of standards. Seek', the development of standards

which are knowledge based and consistently applied throughout the

i ndustry

.

Liaison activities include rocommendati on , review, and revision

of standards. Actively develops standards for hospital supplies,

equipment and facilities, life safety, structural integrity, and

i nfecti on control . Formerly Association of Hospital Superintendents of United States and

Canada (1960)

keywords hospital; life safet>; hospital supplies; hospital equipment;

nealth care; Titles management;

AMERICAN HOT DIP GALVANIZERS ASSOCIATION

Daryl E. Tonini, Manager, Technical Services Department

1133 15th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Founded: 1935

Fype of

Organization

.lepresentati on Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Active on more than 15 standards committees of ASTM and NACE

Members supply over 60 percent of the galvanizing after fabrication done in North American. Aims to improve the efficiency of

the industry, to encourage the application of the latest advances

in technology, and to promote the wider use of hot dip galvanized

products. Activities include advertising and promotion, technical services and development management advisory services, and mar ket i ng

.

Works within the voluntary standards system to coordinate industry standards activities and acts as the industry voice.

Areas of invol/ement include coating standards for hot dip

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galvanized ' x i nc- c oa t ed ) stetl products such as: fasteners, castings, forgings, structural shapes, tanks, r'encinc, piping,

nratinr;, reinforcing bars, and structural plate. Represented on American Society for Testing and Materials subcommittees con- cerned with development and review of specifications for galvanizing and corrosion protection.

Keywords galvanizing; corrosion protection; materials;

AMERICAN HOTEL AND MOTEL ASSOCIATION

Robert L. Richards, Executive Vice President

888 Seventh Avenue

New York, New York 10019

(212) 265-4506

Founded: 1910

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation ANSI, A5TM, UL Scope An international trade association representing the hotel and

motel industry with primary e

f forts directed to the U.S.

Standardization Cooperates with other organizations in standards development.

Activities Adoption of any standards by an individual hotel/motel property

is solely on a voluntary basis. Maintains liaison with the

National Firr Protection Association, the National Bureau of

Standards and the U.S. Fire Administration. Also works with the

Council of Insurance Legislators and the Foundation for Fire

Safety to seek solutions to the problems of toxicity and smoke

generation. Works with the National Legislative Conference on Arson to support arson control.

Active in ANSI's development of USA Standards Safety Code *or

Elevators, Dumbwaiters, and Escalators; and USA Recommended

Practice for the Inspection of Elevators. Represent*..' on various

committees of ANSI, the American Society For Testing and

Materials, and the Underwriters' Laboratories.

Formerly American Hotel Protective Association (1917)

American Hotel Association (1'j62)

Keywords hotels; motels; safety; fire protection;

AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION

W. E. M'-.Cormick, Managing Director

475 Wolf Ledges Parkway

Akron, Ohio 44311 ' (216) 762-7294

Founded: 1939

Professional Society

Standards Developer

This Association will become a standards settifij organization

for occupational health under the ANSI umbrella.

Objectives are to Increase the knowledge of industrial hygiene

through interchange and dissemination of information; promote the

Type of

Organization

Stande rds

Development

Scope

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study and control of environmental factors affectina the health

and well-being of industrial workers; correlate such activities

as are conducted by individuals and agencies throughout industrial, educational, and governmental groups; and bring together

persons nterested In the various phases of industrial hygiene.

Standardization Committees are now being formed and standards are expected to be

Activities available in 1984.

Keywords industrial hygiene; environmental; safety; public health;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR DESIGN AND DRAFTING

Sandra J. Roderick, Office Manager

102 North Elm Place, #F

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012

(918) 258-8651

Founded: 1948

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardi zatlon

Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Conduces educational programs relating to management, administration, performance, and instruction of design/drafting; sponsors

councils; conducts an annual convention/exposition. Over 3000

members engaged in the manual and/or automated design and

draf t i ng fields.

Maintains a Standards Committee which reviews ANSI proposed

standards relating to the des i gn /dra f t i ng fields. Submits

comments to ANSI relating to proposed and existing standards.

Informs the membership of the release, ccst, and availability of new standards.

Keywords design; drafting; interactive graphics; documentation; configuration management; change control; metric; data processing;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS

Type of

Organl z jt1 on Standards

Devel opaent

Timothy Carey, Director

Standards

9841 Airport Boulevard

Suite 800

Los Mngeles, California 90045

(213) 6/0-6642

Founded: 1930

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1930

Processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

Standards

Des 4 gnat Ions

Certification

Scope

AIAA AAS prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Advances the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and

astronautics, and nurtures and promotes the professionalism of

those engaged in these pursuits. Serves the needs and

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r

Standardi zati on Act i v i t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

professional interests of members, and improves

standing of the profession and its contributions.

public underKey words

Directs activities toward achieving technical understanding in advance of new hardware design and development. Work > closely

with the Department of Defense and National Aeronautics and Space

Administration, allowing direct pa r t i c i pa t i or of Government

representatives in meetings and activities of the Standards

Activity Committee.

Distributed directly

American Rocket Society (1930)

Institute for Aeronautical Sciences (1932)

Institute for Aerospace Science (1960)

aerospace; aeronautics; astronautics; aviation; transportation;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

DavH Olan Meeker, Executive President

1735 New York Avenue NW,

Washington, D.C

(202) 526-73C0

20J05

Founded 1857

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Serves the needs and improves the capability of architects; con- ducts public relations and educational programs. encourages the

utilization of national consensus codes and standards.

Standard! ?ati on Activities

Maintains liaison with model building code organizations and

standards writing groups within the industry. One huncred AIA

r.. embers work within the framework of the AIA Codes and !"3ndards

Commi ttee

.

Issues a variety of contract forms and formulates recommendations

concerning size and character of building produ'. t literature

directed to the architect. Active in development of a uniform

system for correlation of a specifications outMne, a filing

rystem for product data, and project cost accounting guide.

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Directly and through IHS architecture; building;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

J. Charles Forman, Executive Director

345 East 47th Street

New York, New York

(212) 705-7338

Founded: 1908

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Pro'r " si onal Soci ety

StanrlaMs Developer

31 ANSI Standards; 17 active

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Standards

Oes i gnat i on Secretarl ats Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Availability

Keywords

ANSI prefix

ANSI N-46 Sub-Committee: Nuclear Reactor Fuel Cycle

Advances chenical engineering in theory and in practice. Maintains a high professional standard among its members; serves

society, particularly where chemical engineering can contribute

to the public interest.

Recommends and supports ANSI or other standardization committees

in areas of specified interest; provides competent and responsible representatives to such committees to ensure that any standards or codet developed are acceptable to the chemical engineering profession; develops an Institute position on major questions

arising on standards proposal*; and promotes the chemical engineer's participation in international standards work.

Sold directly and through ANSI, IHS, and Global

chemicals; materials;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE

Type of

Organi zation

Sccpe

Standard i zation

Act ivi ties

Availability

Keywords

OF PHYSICS

H. William Koch, Director

335 East 45th Street

New York, New York 10017

(212) 661-9404

Founded

:

1931

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

A nonprofit membership corporation which promotes the advancement

of physics and its application to human welfare.

Standards, including Secretariats, are provided by the acoustical Society of America and the Optical Society of America. Both

are Member Societies of AiP. AIP publishes and distributes standards for the Acoustical Society of America.

Distributed directly

optics; acoustics;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Richard G. Altmarin, President

400 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 670-2100

Founded: 1921

Type of

Organization

Government

Adoption

Scope

Trade Association

Standard' Developer

Specification for Structural Steel for Buildings has been

widely adopted by building code bodies and Government agencies.

A nonprofit trade association representing ?nd serving thp

fabricated structural steel industry in t h e United States.

Improves and advances the use of fabricated structural steei

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Standard i zat 1 on Activities

Availability

Keywords

through marktt Ing and technical research aimed at most efficient, safe, and economical design and

steel framed structures.

devel oping the

f abri cat ion of

Provides a variety of services to the construction Industry,

design profession, and steel fabricating companies Including

specifications, technical publications, design aids, research and

development programs, plus Informational and educational services

conducted nationally.

Published the AISC Specification for the Design, Fabrication and

Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings, and the Manual of

Steel Constructon. Also publishes the AISC Code of Standard

Practice, and a number of spe : 1 f i c a 1 1 on s for materials, products,

and assemblies which may be used in steel framed structures. The

specifications and the manual are accepted and used universally

by architects, engineers, building code bodies and Government

agencies.

Dlstrlbjted directly and through IHS and Global

steel; structural; construction; building;

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

Russell P. Wibbens, Executive Vice President

333 West Hampden Avenue

Englewood, Colorado 80110

(303) 761-3212

Founded: 1952 Standards Staff: 2

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Standards developer since 1952

Development 200 members have opportunity to participate in standards

activities

15 active standards

One processed through ANSI

Standards

Desi gnat i on Government

Adopt 1 on

Cert 1 fl cat Ion

Secretari ats Scope

A I TC prefix

Adopted by local, regional, and state building codes i-.C Federal

government agencies.

License qualified timber lamination plants to mark and certify

products as being in conformance with ANSI A 1 9 0 . 1

.

ANSI A190.1

The American Institute of Timber Construction 1s the national

technical trade association of the structural glued laminated

timber (glulam) industry.

Standardization

Acti v i ti es AITC's standardization activities are administered by the

Institute's staff with the advice and assistance of the AITC

Technical Advisory Committee. In addition to Industry standards

related to structural glued laminated timber and heavy timber

construction, AITC has used the ANSI canvass procedure to develop

ANSI/AITC A190.1, "Structural Gl !-ed Laminated Timber", which is the basis for the Institute's quality control certification

program. ANSI and industry standards are adopted by building

code agencies to govern the use of structural glued laminated

t 'nber. Standards specify design and manufacturing requirements.

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Availability Sold oirectly

Keywords wood; glulam; structural; laminated timber; construction

building;

AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

John L. Jablonsky, Vice President, Engineering and Safety Service

85 Jonn Street

New Vork, New York 10038

(212) 669-0473

Founded 1964 Standards Staff 12 Type of

Or gan i zati on

Representation

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Publishes own code

develop standards

and also works through other organizations to

ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, UL, etc. Represents 170 companies providing property and liability insur- ance and suretyship. Endeavors to reduce and control life and

property losses, as well as injuries, and damage to health and

the environment thereby enhancing the general public's safety,

health and welfare. Publishes information bulletins on industrial safety rules, fire prevention, suggested codes and

ordinances, special hazards, workers' compensation, state

financial responsibility laws, and various law compilations.

Sponsors the Engineering and Safety Service which administers

standardization activities. Publishes the Fire Prevention Code.

AIA no longer maintains the National Building Code which includes

the Code for the Installation of Heat Producing Appliances and

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Blower and Exhaust

Systems. Participates in 100 standards-writing committees of the

American National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection

Association, American Society for Testing Materials, Underwriters

Laboratories Incorporated, and others, that deal with areas of

fire prevention, nuclear, chemical and environmental concerns,

construction and construction safety, commercial motor vehicle

safety of personnel in the workplace, cime, and concerns

regarding products, boilers, and machinery.

Distributed directly

Created by the merger of National Board of Fire Underwriters, As- sociation of Casualty and Surety Companies, and American Insur- ance Association (1964)

occupational safety; crime prevention; motor vehicle safety; fire

protection; industrial hygiene; product safety; heating; air

conditioning; ventilating; building code; insurance;

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE

Robert B. Peabody, President

1000 Sixteenth Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 452-7100

Type of

Organi zati on

Founded 1855

Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Desi gnati on

Government

Adopti on

Secret.jri ats

'hree design specifications

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

As a result of early standardization efforts of the Automobile

Manufacturers Association at the beginning of this century and

present work by the Society of Automotive Engineers and AISI,

numerfcal designations of steels which only refer to chemical

composition ranges and limits are often identified as AISI/SAE

"Standard Steels."

The design specifications are referred to in building codes and

state and federal specifications for construction.

U.S. Technical Advisory Group for

Steel and Aluminum Structures

ISO Technical Committee 167 on

Activities include research, technology, and engineering, collection and dissemination of statistics, public distribution of

information about the industry and its products, public affairs,

and discussion of industrial relations including health, safety,

and hygiene.

Developed and published design specifications for cold-formed

steel structural members and for light-gage cold-formed stainless

steel structural members.

Actively supports standardization activities through participation in the work of standards boards and committees of American

National Standards Institute, American Society of Civil Engineer?, American Society for Testing and Materials, National Fire

Protection Association, and others.

Distributed directly and through Global

American Iron and Steel Association (1912)

steel; stainless steei; structural members; construction;

ma teri al s ;

AMERICAN LADDER INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati ons Secretari ats Scope

James Dickinson, Executive Director

c/o Smith, Bucklin and Associates

111 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 644-6610

Founded: 1935

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Developer since late 1930's

83 members participate in standards activities

4 active standards

All processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ANSI A14.X

ANSI AK Ladder Safety Committee

A national trade association representing U.S. companies

in the research, development, and manufacture of ladders,

sents its membership in industry matters.

engaged

Repre66
Standard! zation

Activities

Awallabil Ity

Keywords

Promotes uniform design anrl manufacturer specifications and

ladder safety. Works with government bodies, particularly OSHA

and CPSC, in addressing design questions. Participates in activities related to production equipment used in making ladders.

Current standards incluoe: A14.1 Portable Wood Lader, A14.2

Portable Metal Ladder, A14.3 Fixed Ladder, A14.5 Portable

Reinforced Plastic.

Sold directly through ANSI

ladders; wood

ladder stands;

metal; fiberglass; reinforced plastic;

industrial equipment; corsumsr products;

rolling

sa f ety ;

AMERICAN LEATHER CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION

Velma Becker, Executive Director

c/o University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio 45221

(513) 475-2643

Founded: 1903

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Keywords

Technical Society

Standards Developer

150 standard test methods

Chemists, leather technologists, and educators concerned with the

tanning and leather industry. Objectives are to devise and perfect methods for the analysis and testing of leathers and materials used in leather manufacture; to promote advancement of chemistry and other sciences in their application to leather related

probl ems

.

Maintains technical committees which develop methods of analyses

and testing. Final methods published as the official methods of

the association. Works with the American Society for Testing and

Materials to coordinate physical test methods. Member of the

International Union of Leather Chemists Society and participates

in the development of methods for international use. ALCA methoos are incorporated in industry specifications. Members include representatives from Government concerned with

leather or leather products. Closely affiliated with the

Tanners Council of America.

leather; tanning; laboratory testing; materials;

AMERICAN LIBfrnRY ASSOCIATION

Ruth Frame, Deputy Executive Director

50 East Huron Street

Chicago , Illinois 6061

1

(312) 944-6780

Founded: 1876

Type of

Organi zation

Secretariats

Professional Association

Standards Developer

ANSI committees Z39, and Z85

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Scope

St ,mda rd i zat i on Act i v i t i es

Availabil Ity

Keywords

Promotes libraries and llbrarianship to assure the delivery of

i:r,er-or i ented library information service to all. Establishes

standards of service, support, education, and welfare for libraries and library personnel; safeguards the professional status of

librarians - promotes popular understanding and public acceptance

of the value of library service.

Develops standards and guidelines both quantitative and qualitative for library service and 1 i b r a r i a n s hi o . Standards and guidelines adopted by ALA or its units include College Library Standards; Standards for Faculty Status for College and University

Libraries; Standards for University Libraries; Statement of Quantitative Standards for Two-Year Learning Resources Programs; Library Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions; Library

Standards for Jails and Detention Facilities; Library Standards

Juvenile Correctional Institutions; Standards for AccreditaStanderds for Libraries at Institutions for the Mentally

Standards or Service for the Library of Congress

Service Network of Libraries Serving the Blind

for

t i o n ; Retarded;

National Library

and Physically Handicapped

Also works through ANSI committees and assists in the development

of uniform code: for analyzing and cataloging information.

Sold directly

library; 1 i brar i anshi p ; ph"s1cally handicapped; education;

AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Thomas D. Searles, Sec reta ry, Manager

P.O. Box 210

Germantown, Maryland 2087?

(301) 972-1700

Founded 1922

Ty?e of

Organi nation

Standards

De vel opnent

Government

Adoption

Scope

NBS Product Standards Committee

Standards Developer

Sets the standards under which virtually all of the lumber in the

United States and Canada is produced.

Widely used by Federal and local government agencies

The licensing agent for all twelve grading agencies and six rules

writing agencies in the United States. Consists of 23 representatives and 23 alternate groups of lumber manufacturers, lumber

inspection agencies, engineers, architects, contractors, home

builders, wholesalers, retailers, mi'Ilwork manufacturers, and

other consumers, as well as five ex officio nonvoting government

agency representatives appointed by the Secretary of Commerce.

Standardization

Acti vitles

Acts as the standing committee for the purpose of considering re- visions or amendments to National Bureau of Standards Voluntary

Product Standard 20-70. This standard provides classification of

American standard lumber, grading standards and grademarki ng

,

size standards, nomenclature, definitions, and abbreviations.

Elects a Bo* rH of Keview and adopts policies used by the Board in carrying out its functions.

Principal functions of the Board art to review and approve rules

submitted by agencies to assure they conform to the American

Lumber Standards requirements; review and approve grading

agencies; and to continuously review adequacy, competency and

reliability of approved agencies.

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Formerly

Keywords

Central Committee on Lumber Standards (1941)

lumber; construction; building; wood; grading; inspection;

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zat io.i Standards

Devel opaent

Secretariats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availabil ity

Keywords

James H. Sammons, Executive Vice President

535 ^orth Dearborn Street

Chicago, Illinois 60610

(312) 751-6000

Founded 1846

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Develops advisory standards

None processed through ANSI

American National Metric Council, Medical Sector Committea

A national organization of physicians whose objectives are to foster the advancement of medical science and the pub) i c health.

Develops advisory standards dealing with drug evaluation, medical

terminology, guides to the evaluation of physical impairment,

physical fitness standards for industry, undergraduate medical

education, hospital residency training programs, and continuing

medical education. Maintains close liaison with the Federal

Government in matters of drug nomenclature, the United States

Adopted Names Council, drug and medical device evaluation at the

post-marketing level of surveillance, and with reference to other

issues of a scientific nature that arise in the practice of

med i c i ne

.

Issues reports rf-lating to guidelines for the determination of

permanent impairment, the frequency of medical examinations and

many other issues relative to medicai management of patient's

problems. Reports are adopted by the AMA House Delegates if they

are to be made AMA policy.

Distributed directly

medicine; medical; drugs; health care;

AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scop;

Telex: 710-822-0126

Standards Staff: 2

J. Allen Overton, President

1920 N Street NW. Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 861-2800

Founded: 1897

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represented through member companies on standards committees of

ANSI, ^STM, IEEE, NFPP, and others.

Aims to fester, promote, and develop the welfare of the minerals

industries in all their various oranches within the United

States, to cooperate with Government in furthering the national

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Standardization

flcti vi ti es

Keywords

welfare and in developing mining and metallurgy, ard to encourage

and provide a medium for education in practical and scientific

mining and metallurgy. Membership includes producers of most of

America's metals, coal, industrial and agricultural minerals;

manufacturers of mining and mineral processing machinery,

equipment, and supplies; and engineering ano consulting firms and

financial institutions that serve the mining industry.

Involved in standardization efforts through thi> activities of

various staff members including those involved in health ant1 safety, environmental control, manufacturer and engineering/

consulting member company projects, and all other technical

endeavors. Works with other organizations and agencies such as the National Bureau of Standards, American National Standards

Institute, the Department of the Interior, U.S. Bureau of Mines,

Department of Labor and the Mine Safety -nd Health Administration. Standards activities of AMC are generally national in

scope and not intended to be applied internationally.

mining; metallurgy; mining machinery; materials;

AMERICAN NATIONAL METRIC COUNCIL

Cheryl G. Cummins, Vice President

5410 Gro-svenor Lane

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

(301) 530-8333

Founded

:

1973 Standards Staff

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A private, nonprofit organization dedicared to planning, coordinating, and facilitating voluntary metric transition activities

in various sectors of the U.S. economy. A focal point for

private sector metric transition planning activity and

i nf ormati on .

Standardi zation

Activities

Distributes information about metric activities in the U.S.,

Canada, and around the world. Publishes a newsletter and special

issue papers. Conducts conferences, seminars, and educational

workshops

.

Assists standards making bodies by identifying needs for standards in SI units, evaluating priorities, and making recommendations for standards development. Maintains several committees

that affect standardization activities. The Stanoards Task Group

has identified the scope and criticality of standards issues and

prepared a model chapter and checklist sjmmarizing specific tasks

that industry sector committees can incorporate in cheir metric

plans. To foster sound and uniform metric practice in standards,

ANMC's Metric Practice Advisory Group periodically reviews and

comments on American National Standards. A pi lot standards

project is underway to identify and prioritize government standards that warrant conversion or replacement with metric

versions.

Keywords metric; measurement; international

business; general; defense;

trade; manufacturing;

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Donald L. Peyton, President.

1430 Broadway

New York, New York 10018

(212) 354-3300

Founded: 1918

Telex: 42 42 96 ANSI UI Standards Staff: 110

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Designations

Government

Adoption

Certi ficatiop.

Scope

Standards coordinating and approval organization. The Institute

does not develop standards. They are developed by qualified

technical and professional societies, trade associations, and

other groups which voluntarily submit them to ANSI for approval.

U.S. member of nongovernmental international standards bodies.

8,500 standards approved by ANSI are designated American National

Standards .

America.: National Standards are widely adopted and referenced by

government at the federal, state, and local levels.

ANSI accredits certification programs sponsored and operated Ijy competent organizations in the United States and represents U.S.

interests in international nontreaty certification activities.

It does not certify products and services.

220 jrofessional and technical societies and trade associations

that develop standards in the United States are members of ANSi;

1000 companies are members.

APSI performs the following major functions:

- coordinates the development of voluntary national standards in the United States;

- approves standards as American National Standards;

- i/.anages and coordinates U.S. participation in nongovernmental

international standards developing organizations, such as tne

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the

International El ectrotechnical Commission (IEC);

- serves as the U . . source and information center for all

American National Standards and those issued by ISO, IEC, and

the national standards organizations of 88 other countries;

- maintains interface with government at all levels on standards- rel ated matters.

Standardization

Activities

National Coordination -

Coordinates and harmonizes private sector standards activity in the United States. It assists participants in the voluntary

standards system reach agreement on the needs for standards,

encourages qualified organizations to develop them, and follows

up on progress. It provides standards developers with procedures

and services to use their resources effectively, avoid duplication of effort, and resolve conflicts.

Approval of American National Standards -

Standards are approved by ANSI as American National S.andards

when it finds that its criteria for due process have been met ard

that a consensus for approval exists among those directly and

materially affected.

International Management and Coordination -

ANSI is the U.S. member of the International

Standardization (ISO) and the .'. nternat i ona 1 Commission (IEC). The Institute manages,

Organization for

El ectrotechnical

coordinates, and

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provides financial and administrative support for U.S. participation in these two major nongovernmental standards developing

bodies. With the support of its members and other cooperating

bodies, the Institute participates in some 2,000 ISO technical

committees and sjbgroups. It administers the secretariats of 13 ISO technical committees, 65 suDcommi ttees , and 179 working

groups.

It helps govern ISO through membership on its Council and Executive and Planning Committees. The U.S. National Committee of

IEC, which is part of ANSI participates in 90% of the International El e.t rotechni cal Commission's technical program and is represented on IEC's policymaking council and committees. It holds the secretariat of 11 IEC technical committees and 21

suDcommi ttees

.

Clearinghouse and Information Center -

Serving as the clearinghouse and information center for national,

international, regional, and foreign national standards is another of ANSI's functions. The following are available from

ANSI

:

Al 8,500 approved American National Standards

ISO and IEC International Standards

ISO Draft International Standards

IEC Six Months' Rule documents

CEN Proposals -- Draft European Standards developed and issued

for preliminary vote by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Draft specifications of the Electronic Components Committee of

CENELEC -- the European Committee for E 1 ect rot echn i ca 1 Standardization

Standards of 88 other national standards organizations that

belong to ISO Latest catalogs issued by ISO, IEC, and 55 members of ISO Interface with Government -

Furnishes advice, counsel, and testimony to congressional committees and state and local legislative bodies. It encourages

government agencies to participate in voluntary standards activities and to use voluntary standards, where jppropriate. Close

cooperative ties exist between ANSI and individual Federal

agencies. For example: The Department of Defense, General

Services Administration, and National Bureau of Standards are ANSI members. An ANSI -Consumer Product Safety Commission

Coordinating Committee is working to enhance overall cooperation

between CPSC and private sector organizations that develop

standards for consumer products and services. An ANSI-0SHA

(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Coordinating

Committee performs a similar function in the area of standards

for industrial safety.

Formerly American Engineering Standards Committee (1918);

American Standards Association (1928);

United States of America Standards Institute (1966);

Keywords national standards; international standards; voluntary standards;

standards coordination; general;

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AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY

Marilyn D. Weber, Manager, Standards Department

555 North Kensington Avenue

La Grange Park, Illinois 60525

(312) 352-6611 Telex

Type of

Organi z*tion

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopti on Secretari ats

Scope

Standaro'i zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

254635

Founded: 19 cj4 Standards Staff

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

150 active proje ts 94 approved stan ards

All processed thi ough ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ANS pre f ix

A number of NRC Regulatory Guides reference ANS standards; several standards are referenced in the Code of Federal Regulations.

N16, Nuclear Criticality Safety

N17, Research Reactors, Reactor Physics, and Radiation

Shielding

N48, Radioactive Waste Management

American Nuclear Society Nuclear Power Plant Standards

Committee (NUPPSCO)

A nonprofit, international, scientific, engineering and education

organization. Aims to advance science and engineering related to the atomic nucleus and allied sciences and arts and to integrate

the disciplines constituting nuclear science and technology.

Maintains a Standards Committee which ascertains the need for

standards in the nuclear field, develops such standards, cooperates with other organizations to develop standards, and coordinates all standards activities. Maintains 21 subcommittees in

the areas of reactor operations and design, performance criteria,

radiation protection, fuel and waste management, and nuclear

terml iol ogy

.

Sold directly and through ANSI and Global

Available in microform from IHS reactor; radioactive waste; nuclear;

radiation shielding; energy; safety;

nuclear power plant;

AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Certification

Donald L. Hoops, Ph.D., Executive Director

2340 South Arlington Heights Road, Suite 400

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

(312) 228-6850

Founded 1915

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Provides recognition of achievement and studies in Occupational

Medical Practice via the Association's Basic Curriculum Program

in Occupational Medicine.

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Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Represents the profession in matters pertaining to Occupati oral

Medical Practice.

Actively participates in various standards developing committees.

Sets forth acceptable medical practices in the form of recom- mended guidelines. Comments on and suggests modifications to all related federal legislations.

Distributed directly

occupational medic i n e ; public health: h<?. a"! th care;

AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY

J, Lyon, Executive Director

508 South Sixth Street

Champaign, Illinois 61820

(217) 359-2344

Type of

Organi zaticn

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Oesi gnati on Certification

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Foraerl,

Keywords

Founded

:

1909

Telex: 404472 OILCHEM CHN

Standards Staff: 1 Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Standards Developer since 1909

4000 members participate in standards activities

328 active standards

None processed through ANCI

Official Methods and Recommenaod Practices

The Society

Board

.

certifies referee chemist* through its Examination

A scientific organization concerned with basic research on animal, marine, and vegetable oils and fats, including their

extraction, refining, use in consumer and industrial products,

safety, packaging, and quality control.

Publishes the Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the

American Oil Chemists Society, a result of the work of various

technical committees. Offers accurately tested and qraded

natural bleaching earth, activated bleaching earth, diatomaceous

earth, refining cups and other materials, all designed for use with specific methodology.

Sponsors joint committees with the American Society for Testing

and Materials, Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, and

American Association of Cereal Chsmiscs. Representation maintained on committees cf the American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Fire Protection Association, National

Research Council, U.S. Technical Advisory Group for ISO/TC 34,

and the Codex AHmentarius Committee on Fats and Oils.

Sold directly

Society of Cotton Products Analysts (1922)

fats; vegetable oil; fish oil; analysis; oil extraction; oil

refining; food; laboratory testing;

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AMERICAN OPTONETRIC ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on represent at i on Certification

Secretariats

Scop*

Standard! zati on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Richard W. A v e r i 1 1 , Executive Director

243 North Lindbergh Boulevard

St. Louis s Missouri 63141

(314) 991-4100

Founded 1898 Standards Staff

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI

Council On Optometric Education accredits and certifies schools

and colleges of optometry in U.S. and Canada. Council On Clinical Optometric Care accredits optometric clinical facilities.

ANSI Z80, Ophthalmic Standards

A nonprofit corporation

students of optometry. A each of the fifty states,

cf optometry in the a^rned vision care and healtn of

representing doctors of optometry and

federation of associations representing

the District of Columbia, and doctors

forces. Objectives art to improve the

the public and to promote the art and

science of the profession of optometry.

The Commission On Ophthalmic Standards serves as the coordinating

bcay for ACA's activities with private and governmental groups in

the development of standards and policies related to the quality

of ophthalmic materials, instrumentation and procedures.

The Council On Optometric Education is the accrediting body for

schools and colleges of optometry, as recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education and the Council On Postsecondary

Accredi tati on

.

The Council On Clinical Optometric Care evaluates and accredits

the quality of vision care for optometric clinical facilities.

American Association of Opticians (1919)

education; optometry: ophthalmic products; vision; public health;

AMERICAN PAPER INSTITUTE

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Secretariats

Scope

Craig Stansbury, Director

Technology, Standards end Metrics Department

260 Madison Avenue

New York, New York

(212) 340-0652

10016

Telex 710-581-5104

Founded 1966

Tt ade Assoc 1 at i on Works through other organizations to develop standards

TAPPI, ASTfi, ANSC P-3, GSA

U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 6, Paper, Board and Pulps

The national trade association of 166 companies that manufacture

pulp, paper, and paper-board 1n the United States.

75
Standari zati on Activities

the Pulp and

combination paperboarj

Standards for testing certain physical c h a c t e r i s t 1 c s such as bursting strength, tear, brightness, opacity, etc., have been

develops for many grades of paper. These specifications are officially published by the Technical Association of Paper Industry. Standard gauge lists for were revised effective January 1969 and adopted by members of the

Combination Paperboard Division of the API Paperboard Group.

The Dictionary of Paper, fourth edition 1980, contains nearly 500

pages of concise descriptions of pulp and other raw papermaking

materials, papers, paperboards, paper properties and papermaking

terms. The contents afford considerable guidance in the

appraisal of paper grades, specifications, or standards.

Formerly

Keywords

An active member of the Ame r ican National Standards Committee,

P-3, and through this committee participates in international

standardization activities. Works closely with various Federal

and state agencies in the development of product specifications,

particularly the General Services Administration and the Joint

Committee on Printing of Congress. Participates with fie Ameri- can Society for Testing and Materials in the development of its

specifications and standardization activities, as well as in the

formulation of safety codes for pulp and paper mills.

Pulp, Paper and Pape. hoard Institute U.S.A. (1965)

pulp; paper- paperboard;

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

C. Thomas Sawyer, Vice President, Industry Affairs

2101 L Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 457-7000

Standards Staff 30 Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Oevel opaent

Founded: 1919

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1919

350 active standards

100 industry committees and 1,500 people active in standards

activities

15 percent of API standards processed through ANSI

5 percent published jointly with ASTM

Standards API standards are called standards, recommended practices, pubDesignations lications, bulletins, guidelines, and specifications.

Representation Members serve on committees of other organizations including the

American Society for Testing ana Materials, Society of Automotive

Engineers, the American Society of Mechnical Engineers, the

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Instrumsnt

Society of America, National Fire Protection Association, Scientific Apparatus Manufacturers Association, American National

Standards Institute, American Gear Manufacturers Association,

National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Society for NonDestructive Testing, American Welding Society, Association of

Drilling Constructors, American Gas Association, and American

Iron and Steel Institute, and the Association of Well-Head Equipment Manufacturers.

Government

Adoption

Department of Transportation, Department of Defense, Occupational

Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Customs Service, the

Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Geological Survey

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Certification API Issues a monogram to those production field equipment manu- facturers who produce equipment according to API standards. API also licenses companies to use API specifications on their motor

oils if they meet API specifications.

ISO/fC 67/SC 9, Wellhead Equipment and Pipeline Valves

ASTM D2, Petroleum Products and Lubricants

API/ASTM, Joint Committee on Static Petroleum Measurement

A national association encompassing a

1 ! branches of the petroleum

industry and composed of approximately 300 corporate members and

6,500 individual members.

Activities directed towa r d fulfilling user-defined requirements

of che industry and its customers. The Industry Affairs group

produces standards in the area of transportation, marketing,

production, refining, measurement, marketing, production, refining, measurement, safety and fire protection. Maintains liaison

with other standardization bodies. Standards are primarily

performance oriented with some design and process specifications

where appropriate. Standards used worldwide and offered for

adoption to the International Organization of Legal Metrology.

Availability Distributed directly and through IHS and Global

Keywords petroleum; petroleum equipment; petroleum measurement, petroleum

transportation; materials;

Secretari ats

Scope

Standa rdi zat ion

Activities

AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Availability

Keywords

William S. Apple, President

2215 Constitution Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 623-4410

Founded: 1852

Professional Society

Standards Developer

A national professional society of 50,000 individual pharmacists

in the United States. Concerns itself with matters affecting the

professional, technical, legal, and scientific aspects of the

practice of pharmacy.

Primary standardization programs pertain to drugs and drug products intended for medicinal use. The Scientific Division

administers standardization activities. Participates jointly

with ot.er organizations in sponsoring and conducting a program

known as the United States Adopted Names Council (USAN), for the

establishment of standardized nonproprietary nomenclature for

drugs. Through USAN, APA is involved with the World Health

Organization in developing international nomenclature for the

naming of drugs. Also participates in programs of the PanAmerican Health Organization and the Federation Internationale

P ha rmaceut i que . Maintains contact with the Food and Drug Administration; the Treasury Department, Alcohol and Tobacco Division;

the Social Security Administration, Medicare Division; and the

Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration.

Distributed directly

pharmaceutical; drugs; drug purity; nomenclature; health care;
AMERICAN PIPE FITT'NGS ASSOCIATION

Paul H . Engle, Jr., Executive Director

Type of

Organ 1 zat i on Representat f on Scope

Standard! zat ion

Act i v < t i es

For«*rly

Keywords

8135 Old Keene Mill Ruao

Suite B - 3 1

1

Springfield, Virginia 22152

(703) 644-0001

Founded: 1938

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represented on the standards committees of MSSVFI and ANSI B16.

An association of American pipe fittings manufacturers and

producers of pipe hangers and support*.

Although not a standards developing organization, encourages,

contr1b"tes to, and cooperates in the development of

standard, for products within the scope of the association which

will benefit t <e industry, its customers and the public.

Pipe Fittings Manufacturers Association (19 54)

pipe hangers; pipe supports; building; construction;

AMERICAN PLYWOOD ASSOCIATION

William A. Baker, Senior Engineer

P.O. Box 11700

Tacoma, Washington 98411

(206) 565-6500 Telex: 32-7430

Founded 1933

Type of

Organ i za t i on Standards

Oevel opnent

Government

A lopt i on Cert i f i cation

Secretarl ats

Scope

Standard? zat ion

Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer •

Eleven active standards

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review by members and others at

d 1 scret ion of APA

PS 1 adopted by all government agencies. Other APA standards

recognized by most Federal, state and local jurisdictions.

Memoer mills must pass initial Lests of gluebond quality and

maintain a minimum level to qualify for APA t radema r k i ng . Some

products must also satisfy structural performance criteria.

Secretariat for NBS Industry Standards Committee organized to review and keep current Voluntary Product Standard PS 1/ANSI

A199.1

A nonprofit industry trade association engaged in advertising,

promotion, quality testing and inspection, product and applied

research, and codes and standards activities. Membership con- sists of mills involved in the manufacture of plywood and other

structural -use panels.

APA standardization activities are administered by the Technical

Services Division and encompass engineering design, manufacture,

and application of plywood and other st ructural -use panels produced by its members. Standards are submitted for reference and

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adoption in building codes and other construction standards.

Leader in the development of performance criteria for qualification of structural panels in accordance with their end use,

administered through performance standards and policies.

Cooperates with the Department of Commerce, National Bureau of

Standards; the Department of Housing and Urban Development;

Federal Housing Administration; Department of Transportation;

Department of Defense; and the General Services Administration.

Also participates on committees of the American Society for

Testing and Materials.

Active member of ISO/TC 139 - Plywood. Participates in the

International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for

Materials and Structures Technical Committee K I L EM/3- TT-Testing

Methods of Timber, and in the International Council for Building

Research Studies and Documentation , Working Commission CIB/W18 - Timber Structures.

Availability Sold directly

Formerly Douglas Fir Plywood Association; American Plywood Association

(1964)

Keywords pl>wood; structural panels; sheathing; siding; building;

construction; wood products;

AMERICAN PODIATRY ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organ i zatlon

Certification

Scope

Louis Buttell, Director of Public Affairs

20 Chevy Chase Circle NW. Cnevy Chase, Maryland 20015

(202) 537-4900

Founded: 1912

Professional Society

Standards Developer

The association's Council on Podiatry Education is the accrediting agency for podiatry education recognized as such by the U.S.

Office of Education and the National Commission on Accrediting.

A voluntary, nonprofit corporation which promotes the art science of podiatry and the betterment of public health.and

Standardi zat1 on Activities

Avallabll Ity

Formerly

Keywords

Maintains standards in accrediting procedures by publishing two

documents for each activity of accrediting or approval. These

documents are titled Criteria and Guidelines and Manual of

Procedures. Accredits colleges of podiatric medicine and

podiatric assistants' training programs. Approves podiatric

residency programs and speciality boards in related fields of

education.

The council's criteria and procedures are subject to the approval

of the House of Delegates of the American Podiatry Association.

Distributed directly

National Association of Chiropodists (1958)

podiatry; health care; education;

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AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

Melvin Sabshin, Medical Director

Type of

Organi ration

Scope

Standardi zat i on Activities

1400 K street NW. Washington, D . C . 20005

(202) 682-6000

Founded: 1844

Professional Society

Standards Developer

A medical specialty organization which furthers the study o' the

nature, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders; develops

standards for psychiatric facilities; disseminates information

and promoter psychiatric education.

Act.vely participates in development of standard classification

for mental illness and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for

Mental Disorders (DSM-III), published by the APA, and used

throughout the world. Publishes Standards for Psychiatric Facilities and Standards for Psychiatric Facilities Serving Children

and Adolescents. Serves as consultant to the World Health Organization

Diseases.

on the publication, International CI ass if of

Joins with the AMA Council on Medical Education and the Residency

Review Committee for Psychiatry and Neurology in establ i sii ng standards for approval of residency training programs in psychiatry and is a me.nber organization of the American Board of

Psychiatry and Neurology which gives examinations to certify

physicians as qualified in psychiatry. Holds membership in the

Accreditation Council for Psychiatric Facilities and the Accreditation Council for Facilities for the Mentally Retarded of the

Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals.

Activities are conducted through the APA Council on Medical

Education; the Council on Mental Health Services and its Task

Force on Standards for Psychiatric Facilities; Ad Hoc Committee

on Professional Standards Review Organizations; and the Council

on Research and Development anr* its Task Force on Nomenclature

and Stati sties.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Association of Medical Superintendents of American Institutions

for the Insane (1892)

American Med i co- Psy c hoi og i ca 1 Association (1921)

Keywords psychiatry; health care; education;

AMERICAN PSYCHOANALYTIC ASSOCIATION

Helen Fischer, Administrative Director

One East 57th Street

New York, New York 10022

(212) 752-0450

Founded: 1911 Standards Staff: 3 Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Standards developer since 1911

Development 61 members actively involved in standards activities

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Certi f ication

Scope

Certi ficatior;

Accreditation

in Adult and Child and Adolescent P sy c hoa na 1 y s

i

program for training institutions.

A national membership organization of medical psychoanalysts.

Studies and advances psychoanalysis; advocates aid maintains

standards for the training of psychoanalysts and for the pra:tic r. of psychoanalysis; fosters the integration of psychoanalysis with

other branches of medicine and encourage? researcr in all

fields having to do with the scientific knowledge and welfare of man

.

Standardization

Activities

Avai labi 1 i ty

Keywords

Maintains Board of Professional Standards which has ei'jht com- mittees and seven joint committees. Conducts site visits in

conjunction with accreditation activities of new training

facilities.

Distributed directly

psychoanalysis; clinical psychology; health care; educatiun;

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Former 1

y

Keywords

William H. Mcteath, M.D., Executive Director

1015 15th Street NW. Washington, 0.:. 20005

(202) 789-5600

Founded: 1&/2

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Professional organization of public health officials and practitioners which seeks to protect and promote personal and environmental health. Promulgates standards, establishes uniform

practices and procedures, develops etiology of communication and

performs research in public health related topics.

Develops standards of procedures, personnel qualifications, and

practice. Publishes and updates Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products; Standard Methods for the Examination of

Water and Wastewater; and Standards for Healthful Housing.

Publishes other work -, where standards are included, for example,

Suggested Ordinance and Recommendations Covering Public Swimming

Pools. Also publishes standard methods for the Microbiological

Examination of Ambient Air. APHA is presently developing guidelines for medical experimentation on captive populations.

Represented on various boards of the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) and cosponsors Sectional Committee A40 on Minimum Requirements for Plumbing. APHA's Committee on Professional Education has developed a series of education qualifications for public health workers, as we'l as standards of

accreditation for schools of public health. APHA committees also

develop publications on such subjects as TB control, radiological

health and chronic disease which serve as guides for practitioners, scientists, technologists, administrators, and others

concerned with public health problems.

Distributed directly

Absorbed Conference on Community Health Planning

public health; sanitation; education;

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AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

Robert D. Bugher, Executive Director

1313 East 60th Street

Chicago, II 1 inois 60637

(312) 947-2520

Founded: 1894

Type of Professional Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Eleven standards

Development None processed through ANSI

Standards Developed standards are a result of a specific project and arr Designations designated by the name of the project.

Government Local governmental agencies and manufacturers have accepted the

Adoption standards on a voluntary basis.

Scope Membership consists of all persons interested in the theory and

practice of the design, construction, maintenance, administration, and operation of public works facilities and services.

Conducts historical and current research.

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

Standards are developed through research funded by members and

other interested parties. Standards are reviewed by sponsors of

research studies and others impacted by the work.

Developed a standard motor equipment classification system and

standards for the implementation of Computer Assisted Mapping

programs of local governments and utilities. Participated with

the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in the adaptation of a standard

Pavement Condition Index for use on streets in urban areas.

The APWA Research Foundation is currently engaged in setting up a nonprofit organization to develop test procedures for instrumentation used in water and waste water treatment and the conduct of

laboratory evaluations of the equipment.

Sold directly

public works; computer assisted mapping;

water; construction;

water treatment; waste

AMERICAN RAILWAY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION

Louis T. Cerny, Executive Director

2000 L Street NW., Suite 403

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 835-9336

Typ? of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Founded: 1899

Professional Society

Standards Developer since 1995

Standards Staff:

\

400 recommended practices developed

None pr:;essed through ANSI y

20 .ommitteis active in developing recommended practices

AREA prefix; some > ai . sections carry oi-'ly RE prefix

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Government

Adopt i on

Scope

Standard i zation

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Rfcc ommended

contracts.

practices are u s p d as specifications in government

An international professional association whose

advancement o* knowledge pertaining to the

economic location, construction, operation, and

rail ways

.

purpose ^ s the

scientific and

ma i ntenance of

Directed toward the principles,

economics pertaining to the fixedand construction of railways (except

and allied services and facilities,

published in the AREA Bulletin for

specifications, plans, and

plant engineering, design,

signal* and communications),

Recommended practices are comment. Once approved for

publication by the Asociation's Board of Directors, they appear

in the Manual for Railway Engineering. Works closely with the

Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration

and Transportation Systems Center.

Distributed directly and through IHS and Global

American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association

transportation; construction; railroads; track; railway; rails;

AMERICAN ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Daniel J. Hanson, President

525 School Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20024

(202) 488-2722

Founded: 1902

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Fosters and encourages the full utilization of scientific and

educational measures toward the accomplishment of an integrated

national highway, airport, and urban public transportation system

adequate to accommodate the growth and advancement of transportation necessary for the civil economy and the national

defense

.

Membership includes Federal, state, county, end city highway

engineers and administrators, as well as consulting engineers,

highway contractors, producers of highway materials, manufacturers and distributors of hio'iway machinery, and educators in civil engineering colleges and universities.

Committees study problems relating to highway legislation,

finance, design, construction, maintenance, equipment, and operation. Efforts are directed toward development of impr ,""e^ standards to bring about utilization of new materials and eliminate

waste and improper methods.

Cooperates with other associations in joint activities. Publishes

bulletins dealing with practical application of technical and

sem i tec hn i cal developments.

/.^liability Distributed directly

Formerly American Road Makers (1910)

Keywords. hignways; road construction; construction; transportation;

Standardization

Activities

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AMERICAN SOCIETY EOR ARTIFICIAL INTERNAL ORGANS

Karen Burke, Executive Director

National Office

P.O. box C Boca Raton, Florida 33429

(305) 391-8589

Founded: 1955

Type of Scientific Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation The ASAI0 Renal Disease and Det ox i f i cat i or Committee works in collaboration with its counterpart in AAMI. The society is also

represented on the Medical Devices Standards Board of ANSI.

Members are called upon to contribute to the FDA activities in medical devit> regulation, such as the Cardiovascular and Gastroenterol ogy-Uru i ogy Medical Device Classification Panels. Internationally, members represent the United States on ISO/TC 150

SC2: Surgical Implants and Artificial Organs (Cardiac Valves,

Pacemakers, Vascular Prostheses, Blood Gas Exchangers and Hemodialysis). Additionally, members contribute to tho development

of IEC document TC 62D: Hemodialysis Equipment.

Scope An organization which promotes the development and safe usage of

artificial internal organs, with 1,400 members from both medical

and engineering soecialties. At the present time approximately

two-thirds of the activities are in the fields of artificial

kidneys and artificial hearts. The remainder are devoted to innovations in other areas, such as plasmapheresis and artificial

organs for liver failure, diabetes mellitus and disorders of the

genitourinary tract.

Standardization Members are active in the development of voluntary medical device

Activities standards and guidelines for the user through a variety of mechanisms, including consensus symposia, investigation into the risks

and hazards of medical devices, and contributions to the efforts

of standards making organizations. Standards committees of the

Society are appointed by the President. The Renal Diseases and

Detoxification Committee meets annually; members of this com- mittee are also members of the AAMI Committee in this field.

Resulting standards are subjected to the review processes of AAMI

and ANSI.

Keywords artificial organs; health care; medical devices;

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Paul H. Hubbard, Executive Vice President

330 Meaiowfern Drive

Houston, Texas 77067

(713) 803-7072

Founded: 1932

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Certification for individuals who have passed a national exam- ination is carried out by ASMT and ASCP through the Board of

Reg i stry.

A national professional organization composed of 18,000 members

engaged in the supervision and performance of clinical laboratory

Type of

Organi zation

Certification

Scope

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Standard! ?at i on Activities

tests. Responsibilities include increasing technical knowledge,

providing a means for members to evaluate and improve their performance, and educating students entering the various levels of

clinical laboratory practice. Advocates the best possible care

to the patient at economically sound levels.

Standards for day to day practice are covered >n ASMT Recommended

Minimum Porsonnel Practices (updated annu . ly); ASMT Natic.-al

Minimum Standards for Clinical Laboratories; and National Com>. t- tee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) ? s ac i f i c at i n ? for

biology and chemistry reagents or refsrence p- 'crials, controls

for equipment, etc.

Works with the Food and Drug Administration in conducting a j.

i ot project for surveillance of products usee; in clinical laboratories.

A member of the Medical Device Technical Advisory Board of the

American National Standards Institute.

Cooperates with NCCLS and the International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists in the development uf international

standards

.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly American Society of Medical Technologists (prior to 1972)

American Society of Chemical Laboratory Technicians (1936)

Keywor ds medical; testing; laboratory equipment;

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTIN6

Type of

Organi zati on Certification

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Richard McGuire, Manager, Technical Services

4153 Arlingate Plaza

Columbus, Ohio 43228

(614) 274-6003

Founded: 1941

Technical Society

Develops Recommended Practices

Level III Examinations are offered in radiography, ultrasonics,

eddy current, leak testing, neutron radiography, magnetic

particle, and liquid penetrant examinations. Personnel

certification requirements are detailed in publication SNT-TC-1A.

A nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to nondestructive

testing.

Helps develop and review codes and standards for the inspection

of conventional and nuclear power plants, marine, transportation,

and aviation industry products. Through its volunteer Members,

liaison is maintained with many governmental bodies and standard

organizations such as ASME , ASTM, ASM, ABS, and NRC.

Sold directly and through IHS

nondestructive testing; radiography; ultrasonics; leak testing;

magnetic particle; eddy current; liquid penetrant; acoustic

emission; laboratory testing; quality assurance;

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY CONTROL

Sandra J. Edson. Executive Director

230 West Wells Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

(414) 272-8575

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zat i on

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded: 1946 Standards Staff: 1

Technical Soc i ety/ Prof ess i onal Society

Standards Developer

Standards daveloper since 1947

22 existing projects

All procersod through ANSI

Drrft ctdndards available for review

10 aci. : y« standards

ANSI/ASQC prefix

ANSI Z-l Committee on Quality Assurance

U.S. TAG for ISO/TC 69 on Statistical Methods and TC 176 on Quality Assurance

Advances the theory and practice of quality control. Creates,

promotes, and stimulates interest in the advancement and

diffusion of knowledge of the science of quality control and of

.ts application to industrial, administrative, and other

processes, especially to the quality of industrial products.

Maintains a Standards Council which directs and coordinates

national and international standards activities.

Distributed directly and through IHS, Global, and ANSI

quality control; quality assurance; sampling; inspection;

AMEklCAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

William Cavanaugh, President

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adoption

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 299-5400 Telex: 710-670-1037/ASTM PHA Founded: 1898 Standards Si.aff 200

Technical Society

Standa r ds Developer

7,218 active standards

Metric Equivalency Required

30,000 memoers, including 4 , 000 i nternat i ona

1

139 Technical Committees

Any interested party may participate

ASTM

The Department of Defense has adopted 2,000 standards. Local

building codes reference 600. The following agencies also have

adopted ASTM Standards: General Services Administration, Public

Building Service, Veterans Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, Occupational Safety

and Health Administration, National Institute of uccypati onal

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Health and Safety, Department of Energy, Department of Housing

and Urban Deve 1 cpmcnt , Department of Agriculture and Department

of Transportati on

.

Certification No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Scope A nonprofit organization formed to develop standards on characteristics and performance of materials, products, systems, and

services; and to promote related knowledge. Standards include

classifications, guides, practices, specification, terminology,

and test methods.

Standardization Standards cover iron and steel products; nonferrous metal

Activities products; metal test methods and analytical procedures; construction; petroleum products; lubricants and fossil fuels; paints,

related coatings, and aromatics; textiles; plastics; rubber;

electrical insulation and electronics; water and environmental

technology nuclear, solar, and geothermal energy; medical

devices; general metnods and instrumentation, general products,

chemical specialties, and end jse products.

Standards developed by the Society's committees are published in the 66 volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Hundreds of

technical papers and reports presented at ASTM symposia and

meetings are published in Special Technical Publications, the

Society's monthly magazine "Standardization News," and in quarterly publications. All are distributed worldwide,

ASTM standards are developed by those having expertise in the

specific areas who choose, voluntarily, to work with the ASTM

system-producers, users, ultimate consumers, and representatives

of government and academia. ASTM provides a forum within which

these people can meet on a common ground to write standards that

will best meet the needs of all the interested parties. The ASTM

system adheres to the principles of due process, assuring equal access to and equal voice in the standards forum.

Draft standards undergo an exhaustive balloting process from the

subcommittee, to main committee, and to the entire Society -- witn careful attention paid to minority opinions at each

balloting level before they art published as official ASTM

standards

.

Availability Distributed directly and through I Ml, IHS, Global, aid NSA

Keywords materials; products; systems; services; testing; concrete;

building; textiles; machinery; office products; electrical

equipment; safety; defense environment; public health; medical

devices; laboratory equipment; consumer products; industrial

equi pr.ient ; general ;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Russel H. Hahn, Manager, Technical Operations

2950 Niles Road

St. Joseph, Missouri 49085

(616) 429-0300

Type of

Organl zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Founded 1907 Standards Staff:

Technical Society

Standards Teveloper

Standards developer since 1909

138 technical committees and subcommittees active or potentially

active in standards development

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Standards

Oesi gnati on Government

Adcotion

Certi f i ration

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keyword s

167 standard;, engineering practices, and data, most with dual

Si-customary units (May 1983)

Accredited by ANSI; 15 standards approved as ANSI standards

S, Standard; EP, Engineering Practice; D, Data

OSHA regulations for agricultural equipment are based on ASAE

standards, but ASAE standards have not been formally adopted by

government

.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Professional society of agricultural engineers employed in industries servinq agriculture and in public service. Develops

entii "Bering standards used in agriculture. Sponsors national

tech, cal meetings and continuing education programs.

Develops voluntary standards for agricultural equipment, systems,

facilities, and processes. Standards cover technical areas

within the five ASAE technical divisions: Electric Power and

Processing, Food Engineering, Power and Machinery, Soil and

Water, and Structures and Environment. Standards considered

national in scope and used for numerous international standardization proposals. ASAE's Cooperative Standards Program encompasses the development, adoption, publication, distribution, and

maintenance of needed voluntary standards for industry and the consumer in agriculture.

Maintains liaison with other technical societies such as AICHE,

ASHKAE , ASTM, IEEE, SAE, and ANSI. ASAE participates in U.S.

Technical Advisory Groups for ISO./TC 23, Agricultural Tractors

imd Machinery; ISO/TC 31, Tires, Rims, and Valves; and I SO/ TC 131, Fluid Power Systems and Components.

Available diroctly and through IHS and Global

agriculture; irrigation; structures; drainage; livestock; grain;

machinery;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

John W. Andes, Executive Secretary

515 Busse Highway

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(312) 825-5586

Founded 1905

Type of

Organization

Represent at i on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Individual members participate in standardization activities of

ANSI, ASTM, ISO, and NFPA.

A national medical society composed of over 20,000 members, most

of whom are physicians specializing in the practice of the medico' specialty of anesthesiology. Among its purposes is to "raise

the standards of the specialty by fostering and encouraging

education, research and scientific progress in anesthesiology"

and to disseminate information concerning the specialty.

The society works within the voluntary standards system to present the views of anesthesiologists rn matters relating to the

agents, devices, and facilities they use in their practices. Its

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Committee on Equipment, and Standards deals with mechanical,

electrical, and structural matters as they relate Lo anesthesiology. This committee is charged with the duties of representing

the society in activities related to standards development and

supervising and coordinating liaison activities to organizations

such as ANSI, ASTM, ISO, NFPA, and other professional and

technical bodies in the medical field.

The commitce on Equipment and Standards maintains liaison with

the standardization work of other professional and technical

bodies in the medical field. While previously active in ANSI

Committee Z79, Standards for Anesthesia and Respiratory

Equipment, ASA currently participates in ASTM F29.

Formerly Long Island Society of Anesthetists (1912)

New York Society of Anesthetists (1935)

American Society of Anesthetists (1935)

Keywords anesthesia; respiratory equipment; medical; medical devices;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREWING CHEMISTS

Type of

Crqani zati on Standards

Development

Standards

Desi gnati ons Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zatlon

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Dr. Eric Kneen

3340 Pilot Knob Road

St . Paul , Minnesota 55121

(612) 454-7250

Founded: 1934

Professional Society

Standards Developer

200 standard methods of analysis

ASBC Method

Check .sample services provide the opportunity for

laboratories to check their analytical accuracy

basis. For each service, a statistical summary of

data is provided for

services include Malt

and Hop Analysis.

St arida rd i zi ng Mills,

milling and grinding

subscribing

on a periodic

the analytical

Check Sampl

s

Beer Analysis,

is Malt for

use is an internal check.

Analysis, Cereal Adjunct,

Another service available

Standard malt is used to insure reliable

samples for industry-wide analysis. The

Soluble Starch service provides a special starch product

available only to ASBC members, and is lot-checked by ASBC.

870 members worldwide engaged in all aspects of brewing. Maintains high professional standards; conducts, promotes, and

encourages scientific research in brewing and related industries;

studies, develops, and adopts uniform methods for the analysis of raw materials, supplies, and products; holds meetings and disseminates technical knowledge.

Publishes ASBC Methods of Analysis which contains 200 official

ASBC methods relating to brewing chemistry. Also has available

Tables for Extract in Malt and Cereals, and Tables related to Worx, Beer, Brewing Sugars and Syrups.

Sold directly

beer; beverages; testing;

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF C I NEMATOGRAPKERS

Alfred S. Keller, Executive Director

1782 North Orange Drive

Hollywood, California 90028

(213) 876-5080

Founded: 1919 Standards Staff: 1 Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Professional directors of motion picture and television photography and others affiliated with cinematography.

Standardization Offers recommendations to the Engineering Committee of the

Activities Society of Motion Picture and T elevision Engineers.

Processes standards through ANSI PH22. Publishes the American

C i nematographer Manual which lists standards.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords cinematography; photography;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Edwin Jones, Head of department, Technical Affairs

345 East 47th Street

New York, New York 10017

(202) 705-7252

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Desi gnatl on

Cert i f ication

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Founded: 1852 Standards Staff: 1 Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1875-1895 and 1974 to present

250 members and non-members participating In standards activities

ANSI accredited organization

All standards available for public review

ASCE prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A 90,000 member organization for civil engineers in the United

States dedicated to the civil engineering profession, offering

opportunities for individual professional development and

providing a forum for communication between individuals and

groups involved in the practice of civil engineering.

Maintains activities in the following areas: Composite Steel

Deck Slab Standards, developing criteria for the design and

construction of composite steel deck slabs; Masonry Structures

Standards (joint with American Concrete Institute ard Structural

Division), developing and reporting on methods o

1" structural

analysis, design, and construction for masonry; preparing and

updating, on a cortinual basis, Duilding standards requirements

for masonry, design, and construction; Oxygen Transfer Standards,

developing means for determining oxygen transfer efficiency and

capacity of aeration and oxygenation equipment; Foundation & Excavation Standards, updating ANSI standard A56; and Structural

Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Standard. In addition, maintains the Standard for Design and Analysis of Nuclear

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Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Safety Related Earth Structures. Technical and Task Committees

seek to advanc knowledge in specific engineering areas, focusing

on relevant problems and concerns, by publishing standards,

manuals, guides, reports, proceedings, and by conducting con- ferences and workshops.

Distributed directly and through ANSI, Global, IHS and IMI

civil engineering; decks; slabs; structures; oxygen transfer;

foundations; nuclear safety; building; construction;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ELECTROPLATED PLASTICS

Lynn Lawrence, Executive Director

1133 15th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Founded: 1966

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati ons Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Developer since 1967

ASTM approved

ASEP prefix

A nonprofit organization devoted to improving the efficiency of

its industry and to promoting the use of electroplated plastics,

with a domestic and foreign membership of 80 companies.

Cooperates with AS1M in developing specifications which include

parts design; mold design; substrate fabrication requisites;

plastic product qualification; tes.t procedures and standards

(including standard test panel, adhesion, corrosion, thermal

cycling, and appearance); performance capabilities (including

substrate, plate construction, and proven applications); handling

of molded parts for plating; and iidustry terms. Publishes

Standards and Guidelines which include these standards.

Distributed directly

plastics; electroplated plastics; manufacturing; materials;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ENOLOGISTS

Dr. James Vahl , Technical Projects Committee Chairman

P.O. Box 411

Davis, California 95617

(916) 753-3142

Founded: 1950

Type of Professional Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope A nonprofit corporation comprised of enologists, vi t i cul t u ri st

s

and suppliers to the wine and grape industry, exclusively for

scientific and literary purposes in enclogy and viticulture.

Publishes the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture which

contains original research papers, short abstracts, and reviews.

Sponsors scholarship awards and an annual meeting.

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Standardization The Technical Projets Committee develops standard: spec i f 1 ca 1 1 y

Ac*, ivities for N.'S, Keywords en o logy; viticulture; wine; winemaking; btve rages;

AMERICAN SOCim OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS

G. F. Hoh-i, Manager of Standards

J7^i Tull ie Ci rcle NE . At 1 nta , Georgi a 30329

(404 ) 6C6-8. 00

Type of

Organi zatioo

Standards

Devel opuent

F ounced 185,4 Standards Staff

Technical iociety

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1 9

5

1 Over 400 members and non-ir^mbers pai tici pati ng activities

Most standards processed through ANSI

Dr^ft standards available for review

60 active standard-

'In standards

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopv i on

' erti Meat ion

S'rcretiri at s

A S H f A E p. ef i x

ASHRAE Standa-d 90, Energy Conservation in New Building Desigr,

serves Q s the basis for building code provision. 4 n W states.

No certification, qu a 1 i f i cat i r n , or accreditation programs

U.S. Technical Advisory Group for IS0/TC 8.6, Refrigeration

International Secretariat IS0/TC 86, Subcommittees 1, Safety; 6,

Factory Assembled Units; and 8, Refrigerants 4 Lubricants

International Secretariat I SO/ TC 117, Subcommittee 2,

Industrial Fans

International Secretariat IS0/TC 144, Subcommittee 1, Air

Distribution and Diffusion

Score

Standardi zation

Activities

An international membership organization operated for the

exclusive purpose of aavancing the arts and sciences of heating,

refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation, the allied a»*ts and sciences, and related human factors for the benefit of the

publ i c

.

Assists industry and the public by offering a uniform method

of testing for ratiny purposes, and by suggesting safe practices

in designing and installing t^uipment, by providing proper definitions of this equipment and by providing other information

which may serve to guide the industry. Creation of standards is determi r.ed by need, and conformance to them is completely

vol unt a ry . Maintains CO active Standards Committees, supported by a staff

organization administered by t^.e Manager of Standards. Continuously promulgates new standards and reviews current standards to reflect technical advances in the field.

A series of standards pertaining to energy conservation in existing buildings is in preparation. Other standards specify

methods of testing for rating equipment, ventilation levels for

indoor air quality, and conditions for indoor comfort.

Availability Sold directly and through ANSI, I M.I, IHS, and Global

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Formerly Merge r of American Society of Heating and Ai r-Condi t i on i ng Engineers and the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (1959)

Keywords heating; refrigeration; air conditioning; ventilation; energy

conservation; environmental quality; construction; building;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LUBRICATION ENGINEERS

Type of

Organize ti on Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardi zat i on Acti vities

Aval 1 ab. 1 ity

Keywords

Maxine E. Hensley, Executive Director

838 Busse Highway

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(312) C25-5536

Founded 1944

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1962

22 standards

Enr-j rages the active cooperation of industry and the professions

in advancing the knowledge and application of the art of lubrication in all its branches.

Develops and promulgates natio:al standards on industrial

lubricants ara lubrication practices.

D stributed directly

lubrication; lubricants; materials;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Melvin R. Green, Managing Director, Codes and Standards

Type of

Organl nation

Standards

Devel opaent

Government

Adopt i on

Herti f ication

Scope

345 East 47th Street

New York, New York 10017

(212) 705-7822

Founded 1880

Telex: 710-581-5267

Standards Staff: '4

Technical Society

Standards Developer

500 active standards

Nearly all processed through ANSI

More thai: 120 standards committees and 6000 individuals develop

and maintain these standards

Eighty-six standards have been adopted by the Department of

Defense (DoD). T W o others have been adopted by the Coast

Guard ind one by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Boiler

Code has been widely adopted by responsible state and provincial

agencies in the U.S. and Canada.

ASME operates accreditation programs in connection with its

activity for boilers and boiler code pressure vessels, for

nuclear plant components, and safety and pollution prevention

eq-iipment used in offshore oil and gas oper tions. The society

authorizes manufacturers to apply ASME Code Symbol Stamps to

t!:eir product, indicating compliance with the respective (.ode or standa rd

.

An eJucational and scientific society organized co promote the

art and science of mechanical engineering and the - 1 1 led arts and

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sciences; encourage original research; foster engineering;

promote the intercourse of enginet-s among themselves and with

allied technologists; broaden the usefulness of the engineering

profession in cooperation with othei engineering aid technical

societies; and promote a high level of ethic .1 practice.

Standardization Standards development 1s an important part of the society's

Activities activity to promote the art and science of mechanical engineering. The ASME Council on Codes and Standards supervises the

standardization activities of the society under the authority

delegated to it by the ASME Board of Governors. Standards are developed under the ANSI Accredited Organization and Committee

Methods. Documents presented to the Society under the ANSI

Canvass Method are reviewed by the appropriate committee.

Participates actively in international standardization through

Its sponsorship of ASME Committees, which serve as the USA

Technical Advisory Groups for the International Organization for

Standardization (ISO). In addition, ASME sponsors several USA

Technical Advisory Groups for activities which do not have

corresponding ASME Committees.

The Boiler Code is ASME's most widely recognized standards

publication. It is a definitive compilation of safety and

• performance requirements for power u,id heating boilers, nuclear

reactors and power plants, as well as pressure vessels. The

Performance Test Codes define accepted methous of determining

performance and efficiency for a wide range of equipment and

systems, from safety valves and gas turbines to fuels,

incinerators, and centrifugal pumps. Many other fields have

benefited from ASME standards and codes. These include drafting

practices and symbols, screw threads, bolts, nuts, rivets, and

other fasteners in conventional and metric measure; machine

tools, cutters and accessories; valves, pipe fittings, and

plumbing fixtures; cranes, conveyors, and r'-laoed equipment; and

safety codes for elevators and escalators.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI, IMI, IHS, Global. and NSA

Keywords abbreviations; accreditation; boiler code; cranes; drafting

practices; elevators; fasteners; freight cortainers; s and tools;

industrial trucks; machine tools; machinery; nuclear; mechanical;

plumbing; pollution prevention; pressure piping; pressure

vessels; qualification; quality assurance; safety; solar energy;

industrial equipment; valves;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PHOTOGRAHMETR

Y

William D. French, Executive Director

210 Little Falls Street

Falls Church, Virginia 22046

(703) 534-6617

Founded: 1934

Type of Technical Society

Organization Standards Developer since 1939

Standards ASP prefix

Designation

Government Map accuracy standards edopted by the Office of Management and

Adoption Budget for use by government agencies such as Geological Survey,

National Ocean Survey, Defense Mapping Agency, Forest Service,

Federal Highway Administration.

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Certification Active voluntar> program awarding qualified Individuals title of

"Certified Photogrammetr i st "

.

Scope Primarily concerned with the art, science, and technology of

measuring and interpreting photograpiic and remote-sensor images.

Scope of interest includes the fields of a; rial photography,

p hot oc,rammet r i c. surveys, photographic interpretation, and remote

s e n s i r. g . Publishes a monthly journal, devoted to new developments, equipment, techniques, and applications in these areas. Developed nomenclature for phot og rcirmet ry and remote sensing

standards. Developing standards for large scale photogrammet ri

c

mapping. Publishes manuals which are generally accepted as standards of reference including the Manual of Photogrammet ry , the

Manual of Photographic Interpretft i on , the Manual of Color Aerial

Photography, and the Manual of demote Sensing. Maintains committees on specifications and standards and also nomenclature. Contributes to programs aimed at the standardization of definitions

and terminology. Actively participates in the work c* the International Society for Photogrammet ry and Remote Sensing.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords photogrammetry ; remote sensing; aerial photography; mapping;

survey 1 ng

;

Standard! zatinn

Activities

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERS

John S. Shaw, Executive Director

15233 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 811

Sherman Oaks, California 91403

(213) 783-4845

Founded: 1964

Type of Technical Sociaty

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation National Stardards Plumbing Code Committee of the National Association of PI umbl ng-Hii a t i ng-Cool i aq Contractors, the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI), *he American National Standards Committee A40, International Association of Plumbing and

Mechanical Cfficials (IAPM0), and the American Society of Sanitary Ingineers (ASSE), and on local code and administrative

authorities.

Scope A nonprofit professional technical society organized to elevate

the field of pi imbing to professional status. The only international organization devoted exclusively to the interests and concerns of plumbing engineering.

Although ASPE does not publish standards, it is engaged in the

important work of advising builders, architects, and property

owners in :he value, to them and to their projects, of well con- ceived, car. fully prepared plumbing drawings ar.d clear, concise

sped f i cat s . ASPE's code coimlttee examines all regulatory codes pertaining to the plumb : ng industry; submits proposed revisions or clarifications of codes to code writing authorities in an effort to

simplify, standardize, and modernize all codes; and offers

advisory services to other organizations or to governmental

agencies invrived 1n writing or enacting codes.

Keywords plumbing; codes; sanitation; building;

Standardi zatlon

Activities

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Joseph Hudson, Manager Technical Services

850 Busse Highway

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(312) 692-4121

Founded: 1911

Type of

Organi zat <t

n

Scope

Standardi za' Activities

Formerly

Ke"wnrds

Professional Society

Standards Developer and works through other organizations to develop standards

Composed of career safety specialists organized to promote and

foster the advancement of the profession and the well-being and

professional development of its members.

ion In 1973, ASSE adopted the position to no longer participate in the development of individual technical standards, however, it would continue to develop standards for the profession and participate in standards policy bodies. These activities are under

the supervision ot the Vice-President of Professional Affairs.

Promotes the participation of industry, labor, commerce, Government, educational institutions, etc., in the development of technical standards by pointing out to the membership the need for

them to urge their individual companies or organizations to

become invoked in such activities, to assure that any resulting

standards are effective and operable. Participates on broader,

policy-making committees of other organizations where representation of the profession is appropriate. Recommends specialist: to the standards advisory committees established by

Occupational Safety and Health «dmi ni stration (OSHA).

Absorbed the United Association of Casualty Inspectors (1914)

safety; safety engineering;

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SArfITAR\ EKSINEERING

Gael H. Dunn, Executive Secretary

P.O. Box 40362

Bay Village, Ohio 44140

(216) 335-3040

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Founded 1906

Technical Society

Standards Developer

29 active standards

Standards submitted for ANSI approval

ASSE prefix

Government

Adoption

Certification

Scope

Standards are

a n e n c i e s

.

referenced by a large number of government

ASSE Seal Program

Plumbers, contractors, apprentices, journeymen, inspectors,

engineers, health officials, and manufacturers interested i r, promoting public health and sanitation. Conducts research on plumbing and sanitation.

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VHP i ii w, i j j.j - 'I

Standard! zat i on Acti vi t ies

Ava < 1 abi 1 i ty

Fo'*«erly

Keywords

Develops performance standards for plumbing system components.

Standards provide a tool for measuring quality and effectiveness

of a product. Products mpeting these standards a-e identified by

the ASSE Seal. Components of plumbing systems include bacxflow

prevention devices, pressure regulators, water hammer arrestors,

water mixing and shower control valves, anti-siphon hydrants, and

other devices which directly affect public h.altr. and safety

Distributed directly and through IHS American Society of Inspectors of Plumbing and Sanitary

Engineering

plumbing; construction, sanitation; public health;

AMERICAN SOD PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

0»"gani zat ion

Scope

Standard! zation

Acti vi ti es

Bob Garey, Executive Director

Association Building

Ninth and Minnesota

Hastings, Nebraska 68901

(402) 463-4683

Founded: 1967

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Objectives are to promote efficient and economical production of

sod; to develop standards in the industry, to promote the production of tetter quality sod and its proper 'jse; and to increase

public awareness of the industry.

Developed national guideline specifications for sodding. Through

use of sod specification, assistance has been provided to various

state and federal agencies, architects, landscape architects,

contractors, and a wide variecy of professional turfgrass

ranagers

.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords sod; seed; turf; grass; agriculture;

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION

Kenneth L. Bader. Chief Executive Officer

P.O. Box 27300

St. Louis, Missouri 63141

(314) 432-1600

Founded: 1920

Telex: 4312061

Type of

Orqani zati on Representation

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Grain Standards Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, and

Federal Grain Inspection Service of USDA

A nonprofit, soybean producer-owned trade association organized

to expand markets for soybeans and soybean products overseas. Works with NSPA, AFMA, and A0CS in monitoring standards, specificctions and trading rules for soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oi', both for domestic sale and sale into the export

markers

.

Keywords soybean; agriculture;

Q7
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15 AMtRICAN SPEECH -LANGUAGE AND HEARING ASSOCIATION

Peggy S. Williams, Ph.D., Director

Professional Practices Division

10801 Rockville P1ke

Rockville, Mar>land 20852

(301) 897-5700

Founded: 1925

Professional Society

Standards Devi leper

Type of

Organi zat i on Cert i f i cat i on

.cope

Standards Staff:

Standardization

Activities

ASHA is the ac;rediting agency for college and university programs offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology and

audiology and for programs offering clinical services in speechlanguage pathology and audiology to the public.

A national professional and scientific association for 35,000

speech- 1 anguage pathologists and audiologists concerned with

communication behavior and disorders. Maintains high standards of

clinical competence for professionals providing services to the

public; encourages the development of comprehensive clinical

service programs; promotes investigation of human communication

i.nd its disorders; and stimulates exchange of information about

human communication.

nirectei toward assuring quality of the speech- 1 anguage pathology

and audiology services provided to communicatively impaired per- sons. Develops standards for appropriate education and training

of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Accredits

professional clinical service programs in speech- 1 anguage patho'-

ogy and audiology which meet criteria on organizational structure, quality services, personnel, records, physical plant and

equipment, community relations, and orogram evaluation.

Incorporates *NSI standards on el ect roacoust i c measurements of

hearing aids; on permissible ambient noise during audiometric

testing; and on calibration of aud^metric equipment into PSB

standards

.

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Maintains Council on Professional Standards which establishes and

monitors all standards programs related to certification, con- tinuing education, education and training, and professional

services. Reviews ;>nd comments on standards proposed by ANSI

that pertain to electro- and bioacoustic characteristics of

audiometric equipment, hearing aids, and environments for hearing

testing.

Standards ire recognized by the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation. U.S. Department of Education, Joint Commission on Ac- creditation of Hospitals, National Easter Seal Society, Council

of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Di stri butr-d directly

American Speech & hearing Association (1978)

speech; language; hearing; acoustics; communication disorders;

hearing aids; health; education;

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AMERICAN SPICE TRADE ASSOCIATION

Thomas F. Burns, Executive Vice President

580 Sylvan Avenue

P.O. Box 1267

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632

(201) 568-2163

Founded 1907

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Des i gnat ion

Scope

Standard ization

Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Official methods

Importers, grinders, and distributors of spices

Maintains a Standards Committee whose function is to adopt

standards of quality for whole spices, seeds, and herbs imported

at American ports of entry. Also, through the ASTA's Research

Committee, in cooperation with RESEARCH 900, developed the values

of the base nutrient composition of spices including ash, fat,

fiber, moisture, protein, calories, and vitamin content. Cooperated with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation to develop

the content of twenty-one mineral elements in spices.

Developed a publication, Official Analytical Methods, for ana- lyzing spices. Also developed a publication, Official Microbiological Methods, which aims to designate official methods for the

detection and enumeration of microorganisms occurring on spices,

seeds, and herbs and to provide helpful information and guidelines to those responsible for the assessment of microbiological

quality of spices and seasonings.

Keywords spice; herbs; food;

AMERICAN STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on Scope

Fred Leone, Executive Director

806 16th Street NW. Suite 640

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 393-3253

Founded

:

1839

Scientific/Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM, ANSI, ISO

Composed of persons interested in applied or theoretical statistics. Through the Association, members mutually help each other

with the exchange of professional knowledge and the reporting of new developments, insuring that statistical techniqjes discovered

in one field are made known to workers in others. Includes users

of statistics in business and industry, finance, agriculture,

biology, medicine and public health; in virtually all specialized

fields of science, education, engineering, economics, sociology,

and demography; and in clinical statistics, military science,

pharmacology, nutrition, public opinion polling, martet analysis,

p sychomet r i cs , biometrics, mathematical statistics, quality con- trol, operations research, and many other fields.

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Stanoardl zat1 on While ASA does not set or promulgate official standards it does

Activities work to improve standards in statistical presentation. This is accomplished by participating in the development of American

National Standards and ASTM standards for analyzing test data,

assessment of normality and reiated subjects. Reviews and

comments on ISO draft standards dealing with statistics.

Keywords statistics; biometrics; bi opha rmac eut i ca 1 ; business; economics;

testing; quality assurance; data processing;

AMERICAN TEXTILE MACHINERY ASSOCIATION

Harry W. Buzzerd, Executive Vice President

7297 North Lee Highway

Falls Church, Virginia 22042

(703) 533-9251

Founded: 1933

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope A nonprofit, trade association devoted to the advancement of U.S.

based manufacturers of textile machinery, ancillary equipment and

parts. Major activities include government affairs, market

development, technical services, and educational programs.

Standardization Develops criteria to help overcome industry problems; issued

Activities criteria for dust and noise measurement. Provides guidelines for

innovative machinery technology. Worked i.'ith ANSI to develop the

Safety and Health Standard for the Textile Industry.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords textile machinery; safety;

AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY

Sandy R. Iannotta, Executive Director

1740 Broadway

New York, New York 10019

(212) 245-8000

Founded

:

1905

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Devel opment

Government

Adoption

Certi f ication

Scope

Professional society

Standards Developer

Standards developed in areas of pulmonary medicine, environmental

health, infectious disease control, respiratory therapy, and

medical devices. Standards not processed through ANSI. Draft

standards available for review to members.

Standards related to the treatment and control of tuberculosis

are developed jointly with the Centers for Disease Control of the

U.S. Public Health Service.

No certification or accreditation programs

A professional society dedicated to the prevention and control of

lung disease, and works to provide optimal health care services

for individuals with lung disease. Emphasizes research and

professional education. Serves as the medical section of the

American Lung Association. Provides a forum for review of issues
related to all aspects of lung health and the de elopment of

programs for the control of lung disease. Functions on a national level through cooperation with federal agencies and

national voluntary health organizations.

Develops standards and classifications for tuberculosis and

other respiratory diseases. Provides standards for spirometers

which are adhered to by all product manufac> .rers. Standards

developed by the Society are incorporated into accreditation

programs for health care institutions. Participates on committees of ANSI and National Committee on Clinical Laboratory

Standards. Maintains close liaison with various government agencies primarily the Department of Health and Human Services. Acts

as an advisor to federal agencies in their development of regulations and standards.

Distributed directly and through state and local affiliates of

the American Lung Association.

National Tuberculosis Associ ation/ Ameri can Trudeau Society (1960)

pulmonary; tuberculosis; medical devices; spirometry; lung

disease; public health; health cere;

ASSOCIATIONS

Bennett C. Whitlock, Jr., President

1616 P Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 797-5000

Founded: 1933 Standards Staff: 7 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI N14, ASTM, SAE , NF PA , National Committee on Uniform Traffic

Laws and Ordinances

A federation of state trucking associations whicn provides representation for types and classes of motor carriers of property.

Engages in legislative and regulatory activities, and promotes

the development of programs and standards to improve the safety

and efficiency of truck operations, and to facilitate the interchange of freight and vehicular equipment among motor carriers.

The Engineering Depa-tment works through other organi zat i ons to develop standards for the design, testing, interchange, use, and

maintenance of motor trucks and trailers. Cooperates in vehicular standards activities of the Society of Automotive Fngineers

including standards development for electronic componentry and

space needs of truck drivers for proper use of controls, equipment, and accessories in the truck cab.

The Safety Department develops safety programs, publications, and

forms for use by motor carriers. Represented on ANSI committees

which maintain standards for the safe transportation of radioactive materials and develops standards relating to the design,

maintenance, and operation of powered industrial lift trucks.

The Safety Department is also represented on the NFPA Committee

on Motor Vehicle and Highway Fire Protection, and the NFPA

Committee on Portable Fire Extinguishers.

trucks; trailers; motor carriers; transportation; highway safety;

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AMFRICAN VACUUM SOCIETY

Nancy L. Hammond, Executive Secretary

335 East 45th Street

New York, New York 10017

(212) 661-9404

Type t f Organi zot Ion Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Des i gnati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Founded: 1953

Scientific Soc i ety

Standards Developer

26 tentative standards

None processed through ANSI

Future standards to bo offered for outside review

AVS prefix

Scientists, engineers, and others Interested in vacuum technology. Promotes education and research.

Establishes standards for nomenclature, measuring techniques and

such items as flanges and fittings on vacuum equipment. Standards drafted and reviewed under the auspices of the AVS Standards Committee.

Distributed directly

vacuum technology; industrial equipment; flanges; leak detection;

AMERICAN MATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE

Michael P. Danner, Administrative Director

P.O. Box 11011

Cincinnati, Ohio 45211

(513) 661-3838

Founded: 1960

Type of

Organi zat ion

Certi f i cat 1 on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Program includes examinations for certified watchmakers ind

master certified watchmakers. Also participates in s«..*te licensing.

A nonprofit corporation dedicated to the advancement of horology.

Four thousand watchmakers and others who sell, service, or collect horologlcal items. Activities include technical

bulletins, a certification program, professional seminars, a monthly newsletter, and maintenance of the Packard watch

col 1 ect i on . »* Involved in standards of craftsmensh i p thretejlr ssemi nat i on of technical bulletins, and certification ex'ami nat i ons-. Aims to standardize the technical teaching techniques in the U.S*. through

its Education Committee which operates througn the schodls.

Participated in the American National Standards Institute's program on t^e Standardization of Con.ndum Bearings in Horology,

reviewed standards on chronometers for the U.S. Army, and re- viewed railroad time standards for the U.S. Bureau of Standards.

Worked with the British Horological Society to determine the

proper placement of jewels in a 17 jewel watch.

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Availability Distributed directly

Foner'y Merger of Horologlcal Institute of America and

Horoljgical Association c* America

Keywords horology- watchmaking; instruments;

*he United

AMERICAN WATER WORXS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Desi gnatlons

Government

Adopt i on Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Robert R. Lamson, Director, Technical Services

6666 'lest Qui icy Avenue

Denver, Colorado 30235

(303) 7 94-7714

Founded la8i

Telex: 450895 AWWA DVR Standards Staff: 8 Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Standards develooer since 1890

87 active voluntary consensus sta.id&rds

50? processed through ANSI

12 standards under development

850 members active in standards activities

AWWA or ANSI prefixes

The Department of Defense (DoD) has adopted 16 AWWA standards.

ANSI Committee A21, Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings

Represents its 33,000 members in all areas concerning water

supply. 2000 volunteers participate in the development of technical documents. Holds three conferences, annually. Publishes a monthly technical journal, news magazine, and publication for

water system operating personnel.

Develops standards for a variety of pipe, fittings, valves,

wells, pumps, water treatment chemicals, water storage tanks,

and procedures for installation and use of these products.

Solicits both membership and public approval in formulating

standards. Use of standards is voluntary.

Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, a compilation of 150 laboratory tests, is published jointly by

AWWA, The American Public Health Association and the Water

Pollution Control Federation.

Participates in IS0/TC 5/SC2, Cast Iron and IS0/TC 30/SC7, Water Meters.

Distributed directly and through NSA, I MI, IHS,

DIAL0RDER on DIALOG Information Services (File 245)

and Ductile Iron Pipe,

Gl obal , and

water; pipe; valves; fittings; wells; pumps; tanks; water

treatment chemicals, sanitation; reservoirs; construction; public

health;

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AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY

Type of

Organization

Standards

Deve 1 opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

Dr. H. Glenn Ziegenfuss, Technical Director

550 NW. LeJeune Road

P.O. Box 351040

Mi ami , Florida 33135

(305) 443-WELD

Founded 1919

Telex: AMWELD SOC. No. 51-9245

Standards Staff: 14

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Developing welding standards since 1928

900 members participating in standards activities

representation on 33 standards committees of ANSI,

API, ASME and others

Draft standards available for review

100 active standards

AWS, ANSI/AWS, AWS/SAF, o.- AwS/AWWA prefixes

, including

NFPA, AWWA,

The Department

specifications.

of Defense has adopted 16 AWS filler metal

American Council of the Inter i.at^onal Institute of Welding (iIW)

ANSI 749, Safety in Welding and Cutting

AN ? i Welding Standards Management Board

Sponsor US TAG for r0/K 44, Welding

Founded to advance the science and technology of welding. Prepares standards such »s codes, specifications, recommended

practices, and technical r°portb. Folds symposiums and technical

meetings. Cc>- K erates with other organizations in the preparation

and review of weldiny standards. Active in the International

Institute of Welding and the ISO Committee on Welding. Participates through ANSI in establishing the USA position on draft

international standards. Acts as a technical advisor to representatives on the IEC Committee on Welding.

AWS technical

categories:

committees prepare standards covering four broad

Welding fundamentals, including symbols, testing, definitions,

filler metals, safety and health

Welaing processes, including resistance welding, metal spraying,

brazi ng , sol deri ng Inspection of welds, and qualification of welders and procedures

Industr.al applications of welding, pertaining to buildings,

bridges, ships, storage tanks, automotive, piping, aerospace

Sold Directly and through NSA, IMI, ANSI, IHS, and Globjl

brazing; soldering; filler metals; welder qualification; welding;

thermal cutting; safety; manufacturing;

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AMERICAN WIRE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Certi f i cati on Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Robert T. Chancier, Managing Directoi

1101 Connecticut Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 857-1155

Founded: 1937

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1944

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A nonprofit trade association of companies which manufacture from

steel rod, all forms of steel alloy wire for industrial uses. Products include spring wire, stapling wire, rope wire, and tire

bead wire.

Maintains a Technical Committee which publishes two Standards

Manuals for round wire and flat and shaped wires. These contain

recommended standards for 160 steel wire commodities. Developed

a technical program to provide manufacturers and purchasers with

technical information relating to the production of specialty

wi re

.

Distributed directly

independent Wire Producers

Specialty Wire Association

specialty wire; wire; materials;

AMERICAN WOOD- PRE SERVERS ASSOCIATION

John D. Ferry, Secretary/Treasurer

P.O. Box 849

Stevensvi 1 1 e, Maryland 21666

(301) 643-4163

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Scope

Founded

:

Techni cal

Standards

1904

Soc i ety

Devel oper

Standards Staff

Standards developer since 1930

200 members actively ps r tici pati ng in standards development

2000 members given opportunity to vote on standards approval

Several standards developed in cooperation with ANSI

AWPA prefix

AWPA Standards are used in

Specification TT-W-571 on standards.

Federal specifications. Federal

Wood Preservation parallels AWPA

An international technical society devoted to research and development of wood preservation chemicals and treating practices for use in the United S t

~ t e s and other countries.

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Standardi nation

Acti vi t i es

Avai 1 ab i I i ty

Keywords

Develops standards and specifications for wood preservatives and

their introduction into the materials to be preserved. Standards

cover preservatives, treatment of commodities, analysis methods,

and conversion tables.

Distributed directly

wood; preservation; treated wood; construction; building;

AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVERS BUREAU

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai labil ity

Keywords

Charles E. Thomas, President

2/72 South Randolph Street

P.O. Box 6085

Arlington, Virginia 22205

(703) 93x-8180

Founded: 1971

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1971

Developed 17 standards

None processed through ANSI

LP, General Purpose

MP , Marine Pi 1 i ng CP, Construction Poles

The AWPB Quality Mark is accepted by the Federal Housing Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Veterans Administration,

units of the DoD. It is recognized by the buildings cod<js, ICBO,

BOCA, and SBCC, as well as local codes and other organizations.

Certifies treated wood inspection agencies to license pressure

treating plants to apply the AWPB quality mark to properly

treated wood.

A nonprofit, volunteer, code certifying c-ganization with 10,000

members. Provides a nationally known Quality Mark certifying a definite preservative treatment. Operates a wood preservative

laboratory to standardize methods and ass ire quality control. A three man Board of Review of retired scholars handles disputes.

All AWPB pressure treated 'umber and plywood standards are based

on the American Wood-Preservers Association standards. Standard

Review Committee of 15 industry members adds statistical quality

control procedures to insure compliance.

Sold directly

wood; preservation; treated wood; marine; construction; building;

ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

Harold A. Waters, President

Type of

Organic acion

5235 Yorktown Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22207

(703) 536-1719

Founded: 1980

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Telex: 4994994 Ans. AHII Standards Staff: 1 - Veterinarian

6 - Contract Consultants

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Standards

Devel opment

Government

Adopt i on

Certi l i cat i on

Standardization

Acti vities

Ava i 1 abl 1 ity

Keywords

Standards develcp.-r since 1?80

Used worldwide by Office of International Epizootics (OIE) and

International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Provides health certification for livestock and poultry moved

i nternat i onal 1 y . Develops standards in cooperation with the chief animal health

officials of various countries in the areas of humane standards

for animal transport on aircraft or ocean vessels.

Distributed through IATA and OIE

health; transportation; agriculture; animals;

ANTI-FRICTION BEARING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

James J. Whitsett, President

1235 Jefferson Davis Highway

Century Building

Suite 70^

Arlington, Virginia 22202

(703) 979-1261

Type of

Organi zat ion

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designation

Certi f ication

Secretan" ats

Scope

Standardl zat 1 on Activities

Availability

Keywords

Founded: 1933 Standards Staff;

Trade Association

Standards Developer

21 active standards

ANSI /AFBMA prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Accredited Standards Committee B3 operating under ANSI procedures

U.S. TAG for ISO/TC 4 and subcommittee SC3, SC6, SC9 , SC10, SC11

Manufacturers of ball bearings, roller bearings, balls, rollers,

and spherical plain bearings.

Develops ANSI /AFBMA standards

Directly and through ANSI, NSA, IMI, IHS, and Global

ball bearings; roller bearings; machinery;

ARCHERY MANUFACTURERS ORGANIZATION

Lloyd Golding, Executive Director

200 Castlewood Drive

North Palm Beach, Florida 33408

(305) 842-4100

Founded 1946

Type of

Organi zation

Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Standards

Deve i opment

Certification

Scope

Standard! za* i on Activities

Availability

Formerly

14 standards currently published

None processed through ANSI

Available to non-members

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization -atiOae primary

purpose is to improve and promote the sport of archery; improve

and promote the busings; oT archery manufacturers; further the

business interests of and promote friendly rel a c i or.shi ps with its

members; study ways and means of improving business methods;

establish trade standards, and compile and distribute to its

members statistics and information regarding the j xhery

manufacturing industry; and to fund the operation of the American

Archery Counci 1 . Introduced voluntary industry-wide standards to reduce confusion,

promote i nterchangeabi 1 i ty of accessories, and give the dealer

and archer confidence in the purchase of equipment. Member

manufacturers using these standards identify their products with

the AMO symbol

.

The standards committee serves AMO in an advisory capacity and as

an investigative unit. Standards have been developed for all

aspects of archery and equipment including nomenc 1 atu re , standard

bow length and weight, strings, arrows, fletching sights,

accessories, and accessory mounting holes.

Distributed directly

Archery Manufacturers and Dealers Association (AMADA)

Archery Manufacturers' Association

Keywords archery; bowhunting; recreation;

ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINUM MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

John Gurniak, Technical Director

35 East Wacker Drive

Suite 3200

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 782-8256

Founded: 1936

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Desi gnati ons Government

Adoption

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1936

Processed through ANSI

ANSI/AAMA prefix

Standards are referenced

the Defense Department.

by !iUD in the M.P.S., and accepted by

Certi f i cati on Sponsors certification program for aluminum and vinyl windows and

doors; also sponsors a program for manufactured housing to comply

with FMH CSS/HUD requirements.

Scope A trade association of approximately 260 firms engaged in the

manufacture and sale of architectural building components and

related products.

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Standard! zatlon

Activities

Keywords

AMSI/AAMA Voluntary Standards currently exist for aluminum prime

windows and doors, and sliding glass doors covering characteristics, such as air infiltration, water resistance, Windload,

structural strength, component recu i remen'.. s , and other quality

r=qui rements.

Other Voluntary Standards cover energy balance calculating procedures, recommended test methods, and coatings and finishes for

storm windows and doors, aluminum siding, haru./are, and sealants.

Standards undergo constant review and are updated to reflect

technical advances in the industry.

aluminum; windows; doors; siding; builoing;

ARCHITECTURAL FABRIC STRUCTURES INSTITUTE

see INDUSTRIAL FABRICS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organ i zatl on Standards

Des i gnat 1 ons Scope

Robert W. Walton, Executive Director

825 East 64th St, eet

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

(317) 251-1214

Founded: 1966

Trade Association

Standards Developer

CSI prefix

Manufacturers of precast concrete

Disseminates educational materials,

i ndustry

.

panels and their suppliers,

and promotes interest in the

Standardi zatlon

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Encourages the adoption of the standards and specifications of

the association. Prepared the guide specifying Precast Concrete

Panels; CSI Spec i f i ca . i on Series 03410 in conjunction with the

Construction Specifications Institute.

Distributed by the Construction Specifications Institute

precast concrete; concrete; building;

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE

William H. Winter, Vice President

2310 South Walter Reed Drive

Arlington, Virginia 22206

(703) 67 1-9 100

Founded 1953

Type of

Organi zatlon

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

To devolop industry standards; research new and better materials

and methods; maintain and offer correspondence course training

for estimators, deta'lers.and tillers; and publish technical data

helpful in the design and use of architectural woodwork.

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Standard i zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Absorbed

Keywords

Carries on a sustained program of standardization in the fields

of cost accounting, estimating,, detailing and billing, and the

fabrication of architectural woodwork, sometimes known as special

millwork, detail millwork, or contract millwork. This H dene

througn the following pub 1

' c a t i on s : AWI Cost Accounting Manual

(1983); AtJI Operational Cost Estimating 8ook (1960); Quality

Standards for Architectural Woodwork (1983); Guide Speci f i ceti on for Architectural Woodwork (1983).

Sold directly

Mi 1 1 work Cost Bureau

wood products; millwork; luirber, building;

ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION NORTH AMERICA

Nicholas J. Hluchyj, Assistant for Governmental Affairs

1745 Jefferson Davis Highway

Crystal Square 4 Sui te 509

Arlington, Virginia 22202

(703) 979-1150

Type of

Orgar. i zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Certi f i cati on Scope

Standard! zat i on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded 1970

Trade Association

Standards Developer

9 active standards

1 draft standard

Recommended Work Practices

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A nonprofit organization whose member companies are involved in the mining, milling, manufacturing, and marketing or asbestos and

asbestos-containing products. Efforts are centered on health and

safety aspects of asbestos and its use. Standards developed by committees wi > participants drawn from

member companies.

Sold directly

asbestos; safety; health; materials;

ASPHALT EMULSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

John H. Ganoe, Executive Director

1133 Fifteenth Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-94C0

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Founded 1973

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Developed a series of Recommended Performance Guidelines for the

manufacture and use of emulsified asphalt.

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Standards

Designations

Scope

Recommended Performance Guidelines

An industry-wide trade association including over 120 corporate

members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and in many

countries overseas. The technical work of the association is

done in the committees and s'jb-commi ttees of the association's

International Technical Committee.

Standard! zat i on Activities

Aval 1 abl 1 ity

Keywords

The International Technical Committee prepares guide specifications for the proper use of emulsions. AEMA holds organizational membership in the American Society for Testing and Materials.

Individual AEMA members hold committee chairmanships and subcommittee chairmanships within the ASTM structure, and particularly

in ASTM Committee D-4. AEMA is also active in the American

Association of State Highway Transportation Officials and is a member of the Materials and Services Division of the American

Road Builders Association where it reviews state and r aadbui 1 di ng specifications and participates in the Stabilization Committee.

Distributed directly

materials; asphalt;

constructi on

:

asphalt emulsion; slurry seal, seal coat

ASPHALT INSTITUTE

Gerald S. Triplett, President

Asphalt Institute Building

College Park, Maryland 20740

(301) 277-4258

Founded 1919

Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel opaent

Representation

Certi f ication

Scope

Standard! zat i on Activities

Trade Association

Devel ops Gui del i nes

25 active standards

Works closely with other organizations in the development of

and Materisportati on

of stani f other

standards incldding the American Society for Testing

als, the American Association of State Highway and Tr Officials. Staff members serve on technical commit

dards making organizations. Promulgates standi

organizations.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation pr

An international business league (trade associatio> esenting

the manufacturers of asphalt or processors of asphai aterials.

Publishes informational an-d technical literature. Maintains

field offices in the continental U.S. Conducts extensive programs of education, research, and engineering service related to asphalt products.

Works closely with its member companies, and serves upon appropriate standards-making committees of the American Society for

Testing and Materials, the American Association of State Highway

and Transportation Officials, and others. Works

with kindred organizations such as the National

Association, the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, the Highway Users

Federation for Safety and Mobility, and others. Prenares Asphalt

Institute Guidelines many of which are subsequently processed as ASTM and AASHTO standards.

in collaboration

Asphalt Pavement

Association, the

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Availability Distributed directly and through Global and IHS Formerly Asphalt Association (1929)

Keywords asphalt; highways; pavements; construction; materials;

ASPHALT ROOFING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Richard D. Snyder, Executive Vice President

6288 Montrose Road

Rockville, Maryland 20852

(301) 221-9050

Founded: 1919

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation Technical Committees cooperate in the formulation and improvement

of standards and specifications covering asp!. alt roofing products

developed by the Federal Government, ASTM, Underwriters Labs,

Factory Mutual, and others.

Scope A national trade association representing U.S. companies that

produce asphalt shingles, roll goods, and allied roofing

products. Provides basic membership services including research

in improving the durability of asphalts for roofing products.

Standardization Works with standards producing organizations to coordinate

Activities industry standards activities and to provide expertise when re- quested. A Code Task Force wor<s cooperatively with the association's Residential Roofing Committee and Built-Up Roofing Committee to assure recommended application practices adhere to

building code requirements.

Formerly Asphalt Roofing Industry Bureau (1970)

Keywords roofing; asphalt shingles; fiberglas shingles; construction;

building;

ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL

Kiineth M. Sufka, Executive Director

1133 Fifteenth Street NW. Suite 1000

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Type of

Organ; zati on Standards

Devel opsent

Standards

Desi gnat i on Sovertment

Adopt ion

Certi f ication

Founded: 1965 Standards Staff

Tradii Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1965

All members participate in standards activities

AABC National Standards, 1982

Army Corps of Engineers

Test and Balance Certification for membership; no certification

to use standards.

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Scope

Standard i zat ion

Activities

Aval labl 1 ity

Keywords

A nonprofit organization of qualified independent test and

balance agencies. Promotes professional standards for the

industry and a scientific approach to testing ana balancing air

handling systems. Represents its membership at national and

i ntemat i onal 1 evel s . Activities directed toward fulfilling the

for total system balance. AABC National

performance standard for the Total System

revises and replaces all National Standards

by the Council.

minimum requirements

Standards , 1982 (a

Balancing industry),

previously published

Sold directly and through members

hydronic systems; construction; building; air handling;

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

Hubert Beatty, Executive Vice President

Type of

Organl zation

Representati on

Scope

Standardl zation

Activities

Availability

Keywords

1957 E Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 393-2040

Founded: 1918

Telex: 710-822-9406 AGC WSH

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represented on committees of National

Sciences and ANSI

Institute of Building

A national trade association that represents general contractors

and all related business interests engaged in commercial

construction

.

Engages in a wide variety of standards ."^iated activity covering

fields, such as training and competency of on-site construction

workers and supervisors, contract documents for use by contractors and owners for a wide range of contractual variations,

safety and health procedures for construction sites, federal

procurement regulations, and teaching construction skills at the

secondary school and college levels. Cooperates with other

groups including ANSI, building trade unions, architects/

engineers, and various federal agencies.

Distributed directly and through cooperating organizations

construction; building;

ASSOCIATED LOCKSMITHS OF AMERICA

Joyce A. Laurie, Executive Director

3003 Live Oak Street

Dallas, Texas 75204

(214) 827-1701

Type of

Organl zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Founded 1955

Trade Association

Standards Developer

3 active standards

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Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 a hi 1 i ty

Keywords

Encourages and promotes the voluntary exchange among locksmiths

of technical service data on security products; evaluates the

position of the locksmith in the security industry; establishes a uniform code of ethics and conducts trade promotion activitiesMaintains a Security Standards Committee which administers the

standardization activity and is now working on standards for

security devices in relation to locks. Works closely with the

American Society for Testing and Materials' program for voluntary

standards in locking devices, Committee F-12 on Security Systems

and Equipment. Was successful in getting industry support to standardize and improve the quality of packaging for key blanks.

Recommended a Standard City Ordinance on Building Security. Currently is working on a recommended standard for state licensing

or registration of locksmiths. The Key Blank Boxes, Building

Security, and Locksmith License are the three current standards

of ALA, all considered national in scope.

Distributed directly

1 ocksmi th i ng ; keys; locks; building; public safety;

ASSOCIATED MASTER BARBERS AND BEAUTICIANS OF AMERICA

Katn'na Davis, Office Administrator

219 Greenwich Read

P.O. Box 17782

Charlotte, North Carolina 28211

(704) 366-5177

Founded: 1924

Type of

Organ i zati on

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Examinations to certify ability to do hairpiece work, styling,

coloring, relaxing, and merchandising are required for the

professional certification of barbers.

Aims to professionalize the industry through education

standardization.

and

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Administers a National Education Council and Executive Committee

which are active in standards activities. Standard rules and

regulations are written for and apply to barber colleges,

individual students and barbers, hairstylists, textbooks, and for

judging contestants in contests. State Regulations, however,

supersede AMBBA rules and regulations. Advocates use of a barber

stylist standardized examination and educational program for the

profession. Current projects include standardization of advanced

educational methods in barber schools, as well as for shows and

educational seminars.

Promotes its standards through mailings, personal contact, a monthly magazine, and barber shows.

Distributed directly

barbers; hair; beauticians; education;

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ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY

Type of

Organl zat i on Standards

Designations

Scope

Standard! zat ion

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Sidney Weinstein, Executive Director

11 West 42nd Street

New York, New York 10036

(212) 869-7440

Founded: 1947

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

ACM prefix

An international educational and scientific society of 65,000

computer professionals. Advances the science and art of

information processing; promotes free Interchange of information

between computer scientists and the general public; develops and

maintains the integrity and competence of individuals engaged in the information processing profession.

Represented on several technical committees of X3- In format i on Systems. Particularly active in the standardization of programming languages. Member of the ANSI Information Systems Standards

Board. Developed SIGGRAPH CORE standard on 3-d i mens i ona 1 com- puter graphics. A program for processing standards through ANSI

is under consideration.

Distributed through ACM

Baltimore, Maryland 21264

computers; programming

i n format 1 on

;

Order Department, P.O. Box 64145,

languages; computer graphics;

ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION OF THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED

AAWB/AEVH ALLIANCE (provisional title)*

Kathleen Megivern, Executive Director

206 North Washington Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(7031 836-6060

Type of

Organl Zation

Certification

Scope

Standardl zation

Activities

Fonnerly

f curded

:

1853

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Maintains a certification service for teachers and child care workers/houseparents . Standards are reviewed/revised annually.

A professional

educators of the

organization of 2,500 members which serves visually handicapped in the U.S. and Canada.

Participates In training institutes, the development of special

standards, research in the field. Cooperate with national and

International agencies Interested in the education of visually

handicapped children and youth.

Instructors of the Blind

American Association of Instructors of the Blind

* Recent merger of American Association of Workers for the

and Association for Education o

f the Visually Handicapped

B1 ind

Keywords visually handicapped; blindness; education;

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ASSOC i AT ION FOR INFORMATION AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT

Jriin R. White

Director, Publications and Technical Services

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Oevel b*>aent

1100 K'ayne Avenue, Suite 1100

Silver Spr.ng, Maryland 20910

(301) 587-8202

Founded: 1943

Professional and Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Staff

Develops standards, recommended practice

16 standing committees

200 Individuals participating In standards activities

22 active standards and recommended practices

5 technical reports

8 technical tools

and technical reports

Standards

Designations

Published documents are designated as either ANSl/AIiM MS or A 1 1

M

MS (MS = Micrographlc Standard). Technical Reports are designated as A 1 1 M T-R. (Prior to July 1 , 1983, the Association was known

as the National Micrographics Association and used the acronym

NMA. Documents published and printed prior to that used the NMA acronym where the A 1 1 M acronym is now used.)

Government

Adopti on

Certi fication

Secretari ats

Documents are subletted for adoption to the Department of Defense

(DoD) or as part of the Feder?l Information Processing Standards

Series (FIPS).

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

ANSI PH5 Committee on Micrographics Reproduction

U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to IS0/TC 171

Reproduct 1 on Micrographlc

Scope

Standard! zU1 on Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Serves Its professional and trade members in promoting education

and applications for Information and imaging technologies which

facilitate the effective storage, transfer, retrieval, and

processing of Images and information.

Standards committees and ad hoc groups collect data, evaluate

proposed procedures, tests, drafts, and publish documents to

meet the technical needs of the micrographics industry. These

documents are published as standards, recommended practices, and

technical reports. Areas covered Include the recording, storage,

retrieval, and distribution of Images containing both alphanumeric and graphics data; formats; quality requirements; dimensions;

product standardization; test methods; definitions for terms and

phrases; and uniform product descri ~ti ons. Distributed directly and through ANSI

National Microfilm Association (1943)

National Micrographics Association (1975)

microfilm; micrographics; business systems;

information processing; office products;

photography

;

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ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designations

Government

Adopti on

Certi f i cati on Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zation

Acti vi ti es

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

Elizabeth A. Bri d gma n Manager for Technical Development, Standards Programs

1901 North

Arlington,

(703) 525-

Ft. Myer

Virginia

4890

Drive

22209

Founded: 1967 Standards Staff

Technical Association

Standards Developer

Standards Developer since 1967

2000 members and nonmembers participating in standards activities

7 American National Standards, 3 AAMI standards, 3 AAMI recom- mended practices, 9 proposed standards and recommended

practices, and 25 draft standards

Draft standards available for review

American National Standards, AAMI Final Standards and AAMI Recommended Practices

The Department of Defense

and Drug Administration

regulatory purposes.

has adopted 2 AAMI standards,

utilizes AAMI standards for

The Food

various

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

IS0/TC 150/SC 2 Cardiovascular Implants

,"n international technical association whose members include over 3,000 individual health rare practitioners; nearly 400 hospitals,

universities, government agencies, laboratories and medical

societies; and nearly 150 medical device companies. Mission is to help developers and users with the development and utilization

of medical technology. Accomplished throuoh publ i cati on*

,

standards, educational conferences, certification of health care professionals, and numerous technical communication programs.

Assists the manufacturers of medical devices and the users of

medical technology by developing and approving device product

standards and guidelines for the safe use and safe environment

relative to medical technology. Participates with government,

industry, consumers, and the professional community to develop

standards. Accredited by the American National Standards

Institute. Involved with international standards activities

through IEC, ISO, and other international standards

organizations.

Develops standards and recommended practices primarily in the areas of cardiovascular, gastroenterological, general surgical,

neurosurgical, and hospital and industrial sterilization

techno 1, ogy

.

Distributed directly and by IHS and Global

medical devices; meaical instrumentation; sterilization; safety;

health care;

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ASSOCIATION OK AMERICAN FEED CONTROI OFFICIALS

Barbara J. Sims, Secretary

Texas Feea and Fertilizer Control Service

P.O. Box 3160

College Station, Texas 77840

(713) 845-1121

Founded: 1909

Professional Society

Standards Developer

M committees and 35 product investigators a.tive in s' >nda - ds

de vel opment

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards and revisions available for review .y ncn-members

A nonprofit association of feed control off.cials wi.ose

membership includes pesons charged by la. with execution of

rt ate, provincial, domin.on, and federal laws in North Ameri.-a,

H a w a i

* , and Puerto R1co regulating the production, labeling,

o1 st r i but i on , an'i sale of animal feecs and livestock .-emedies.

Standardization Directed toward development of uniform feed laws and regulation

Activities for implementation by various agencies and development of definitions for feed terms and feed ingredients for use by control

officials and the feed industry.

Availability Distributed tlirough Donald H. James, Dept. of Agriculture, Roorr E-lll, State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. VA ?530f

Keywords animal feed; livestock remedies; agriculture; government

of f i ci al s

;

ASSOCIATION OF AH E K I C A F PLANT F00P CONTROL OFFICIALS

D. L. Terry, Secretary

c/o University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40546

(605) 257-2970

Founded: 1946

^rofessiona 1 Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1946

Model legislation and standards available for review

Several states have adopted one or more of the standards and most

states accept the principles of uniformity promoted by AAPFC0.

Officials of agencies concerned with enforcement of laws relating

to control of sali and distribution of mixed fertilizer and

fertilizer materials. Members in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto

Rico.

Standard zatlM Develops mode 1 laws and standards for fertilizer labeling, terms

Activities and defin'tions, enforcement policies, and tonnage reporting.

These are developed through various committees which solicit input from regulatory officials, professional agronomists, the

fertilizer industry, and federal agencies. Model laws for

fertilizer, liming and soil are the basis for legislation in a number of states.

Type of

Organl zat ion

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Type of

Organ i zat 1 on Standards

Devel epwent

(iOVCr MURt

Adoption

Scope

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Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Association of American Fertilizer Control Officials

Keywords fertilizers; limestone; agriculture; government officials;

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS

Townsend Hoopes, President

One Park Avenue

New York, New York 10016

(212) 689-8920

Founded 1970

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standard i zat i on Activities

Avallabll ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Producers of hardbound and softbound general, educational, trade,

reference, religious, scientific, technical, and medical books;

instructional materials; periodicals and tests.

Works with the Book Manufacturers Institute (BM1) and the

National Association of State Textbook Administrators (NASTA) to comprise a three member Advisory Commission on Textbook Specifications (ACTS) which develops the Manufacturing Standards and

Specifications for Textbooks (elementary and high school).

Distributed through ACTS

Merger of American Educational

Book Publishers Council

Publishers Institute and American

books; book publishing; publishing; communications;

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designations

Cert i f i cat i on

Scope

Daniel L. Lang, Vice President

Information and Public Affairs

19T0 L Street NW. Washington, DC 20036

(202) 835-9551 Telex: 892352

Founded 1934

Trade Association

Standards Developer

The Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices (19 volumes)

contains nearly 1400 documents.

Specifications are u'esignated with

with an "S" prefix, Recommended

r< r e f 1 x

.

an "A" prefix, Standards

Practices with an "RP"

The Research jnd Test Department is responsible for conducting

certification testing of new designs of cars and components,

quality control checks ?n components and materials, lubricant

testing, a < analysis of failed components.

Membership consists of 131 U.S. railroads, 5 Canadian. 5 Mexican,

and 73 associate membe r s. Association members hi»ul approximately

98 percent of the nation's rail traffic and account f-jr 94 percent of the rail mileage. Thi association serves its members in

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matters that require cooperative handling to Detter enable the

railroais to operate as a national system and to contribute

*oward the purposes of the national transportation policy set forth by Congress. It is an umbrella organization consolidating

a number of smaller, more specialized groups and is organized by

departments which span the fields of law, operations and

maintenance, research and testing, railway economics and

statistics, finance and accounting, railway information and

public affairs, legislation, and data systems.

Standardization AAR specifications, standards and recommended practices are Activities issued by the Mechanical Division on authority of the Division's

General Committee. The Division and its standards deal with the

design, construction, performance, maintenance, repair, and

inspection of locomotives, freight cars, and other railroad

mechanical equipment that is interchanged among railroads.

The Communications and Signal Division develops recommended

practices for engineering, design, construction, operation, and

maintenance of rail communication and signal systems. It maintains liaison with appropriate professional organizations

such as the American National Standards Institute and the

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and with

government agencies. It is the national radio frequency

coordinator to the Federal Communications Commission for

assignment of radio frequencies for the railroads in the United

States, and the United States/Canadian coordinator along the

border

.

The Data Systems Division, through RAILINC Corporation, a subsidiary of AAR, stimulates the development and application of

data processing and information techniques and establishes

procedures which promote their efficient and productive use and

simplify the interchange of data. This division serves as the

principal railroad representative to American National Standards

Committee X3 and the Transportation Data Coordinating Committee.

Its committees are examining the industry's coding and standards

needs in the area of data elements, teleprocessing protocols,

etc

.

Other AAR activities involved in standardization include the

Safety Division's Bureau of Explosives which tests and classifies, for transportation purposes, materials considered hazardous

under government regulation and makes recommendations covering

packaging, labeling, and handling en route. The Bureau maintains

a chemical laboratory at Edison, N.J. and field inspectors at key

locations throughout the United States and Canada. More than 200

industrial associate members, including most of the principal

manufacturers and shippers of hazardous materials, participate in the work of the Explosives Bureau.

Standardization and simplification of railroad accounting and

treasury practices and requirements is accomplished through the

Economics and Finance Department. This department prepares

various publications on rules, standard forms, procedures, and

codes, as well as economic and statistical data covering railroad

operations and their financing.

Avai 1 abl 1 ity

Keywords

The Manual

di recti y

.

of Standards and Recommended Practices is sold

transportation; railroads; accounting;

safety; communications; data processing;

finance; explosives;

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ASSOCIATION OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE PRODUCERS

Joseph C. Jackson, President

1600 Wilson Boul evard

Suite 1008

AM i ngton , Virginia

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Founded 1972 Standards Staff

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

4 member companies represented on standards committees of ASTM

and AWWA

16 member companies active in ISO/TC 77

An international association of producers of asbestos cement pipe

worldwide. Promotes the use and sale of asbestos cement wjter

and sewer pipe.

Standards activities are directed toward the development and

maintenance of contemporary product, test, and performance

standards for asbestos cement water and sewer pipe, including

speci al appl i cati ons . construction; asbestos cement; asbestos cement pipe, sewer pipe;

ASSOCIATION OF BEDDING AND FURNITURE LAW OFFICIALS

Irwin Block, Bedding Consultant

State of New York, Department of State

270 Broadway

New York, New York iOOu/

(212) 587r5741

Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Provides a national fo r um for the discussion of all questions

relating to the administration of bedding and upholstered

furniture laws as carried on by reaulatory officials of the

states, commonwealths, terri tor' es , and possessions of the United

States, their political subdivisions, the District of Columbia,

and the Dominion of Canada.

Encoure j<is and promotes the adoption of uniform bedi^ng and

upholstered furniture laws, rules, regulations, nomenclature,

labeling requirements, and enforcement procedures. Develops tests

and adopts standard methods of inspection and sampling of bedding

and upholstered furniture and the analyses of filling materials.

Develops standard methods of determining the efficiency of

insecticides, fumigarits : sterilizing and disinfectino processes

and equipment as applied to bodd'ng, upholstered furniture, and

filling materials. Secures uniformity if; tfis statement of analytical results; promotes, conducts, and encourages research in

chemistry and allied fields as these relate to analyses of

filling materials used in bedding and upholstered furniture.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords bedding; upholstered furniture; insecticides; fumigants; sterilization; government officials; consumer products;

Standardi zati on Activities

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ASSOCIATION OF UATA PROCtSSING SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Julia L. Johnston, Director of Research

1300 North 17th Street

Suite 300

Arl i ngton , Vi rgi ni a 22209

(7031 522-5055 Te 1 ex 4993994

Type of

Organwati on Represent at i on Scope

Standard! zat l on Acti vit ies

Keywords

Founded 1960

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Active in the standards activities of IEEE and ANSI

650 member companies performing data processing services for the

public. Seeks to Improve management methods, develop service

possibilities and define standards of performance.

Monitors standards which may affect its members, but does not actively participate in standards development. Serves as a clearinghouse for standards on computer networks, software, hard- ware as it affects software, disks, and diskettes and associated

products. ' Cooperates with Network Users Association, National

Bureau of Standards, IEEE, and ANSI.

data processing; computer

software; microcomputers;

services; information industry;

ASSOCIATION OF DRILLED SHAFT CONTRACTORS

Scot Litke, Executive Director

P.O. Box 280379

Dallas, Texas 75228

(241) 681-5994

Founded: 1972

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

.Scope Represents 136 foundation drilling contractors and 100 associates

(suppliers), most of which are in tr.e United States, some in

Canada, Mexico, South America, and Europe. An eighteen member

Board of Directors supervises the activities of the Association.

Conducts drilled foundation seminars worldwide about the industry

and ways to improve operations. Funds research at universities;

provides scholarships; publishes technical materials and

maintains a 1 i brary

.

Cooperates with the American Concrete Institute in updating and

developing the official Standards & Specifications for the

Drilled Shaft Industry. W o »• k s with states in aligning their

specifications with that of the ADSC. Working to revise the

American Institute of Architects' MasterSpecs. Monitors all

phases of the specifications for the industry. Works with

governmental agencies at all levels, as well as individual

engineering f i rms

.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords drilled shafts; caissons; foundation drilling; construction;

Standard! zation

Activities

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ASSOCIATION OF EDISON ILLUMINATING COMPANIES

Typs of

Qrj^ni zation

Standards

Designation

Arthur N. Anderson, Secretary

51 East 42nd Street

New York, New York 10017

(212) =97-1336

Founded' 1885

Trade Association

Standards Developer

AEIC CS prefix

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

A trade association of investor-owned electric utilities in the

United States engaged in the distribution of electric service for

sale to the general public. Its objective is the advancement of

electric service to the public for light, heat, and power.

Maintains representation on several ANSI Committees and on other

similar technical organizations Involved in standardization re- lating to the electric utility industry. Prepares and publishes

specifications for high voltage underground cable design used in the industry.

Sold di rect ly

energy; electric power; electrical equipment;

ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Availabil ity

Keywords

Noel M. Ravneberg, Executive Director

5313 Williamsburg Road

Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

(615) 377-3579

Foundea: 1957

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Promotes high ethical and professional standards in the field of

geology, members are graduate geologists and geological

engineers.

Maintains two committees active 1n standards development. The

Building Codes Committee is active on a local level as advisors

to county and municipal governments considering code revisions,

Including code provisions for development of floodplains and

tidal mr.rshland. The Committee on Engineering Geology Mapping

Symbols develops standard map symbols for use by all states and

counties.

Distributed directly

geology; mapping; construction;

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ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS

Type of

Qrganl zat1 on Standards

Devol opnent

Standards

Desi gnat i on Government

Adoption

Cert i f i cat 1 on

Secretarl ats

Scope

Standard! zatlon

Activities

Janet Mann, Product Management

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 984-5800

Founded: 1967 Standards Staff: 4

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1967

67 members participate in standards activities

25 active standards including metric equivalents

All standards ANSI approved

ANil/AHAM and AHAM prefixes

The General Services Administration has adopted several AHAM

standards for procurement purposes.

Sponsors four certification programs for Room Air Conditioners,

Refrigerator-Freezers, Humidifiers, and Dehumi di f 1 ers .

IEC SC59A, Flectric Dishwashers

IEC SC59H, Microwave Appliances

IEC SC61B, Safety of Household Microwave Ovens

An international nonprofit association of companies manufacturing

major and portable appliances. Functions in five major areas: product standards and certification, government relations, consumer affairs and communications, statistical reports, and

international trade. Other functions Include industrial

relations and market research.

Develops voluntary appliance performance standards and mjkes

safety recommendations to Underwriters Laboratories and the

American Gas Association. The Engineering Council determines

policy and directs product engineering committees to determine

contents of standards with special consideration on product

sa f ety

.

Develops international standards through representation on technical committees of the International El ect rotechni ca

1

Commi ss i on .

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Maintains liaison with

of Standards, General

Administration. Federal

the Federal Government's National Bureau

Services Administration, Food and Drug

Trade Commission, Consumer Product Safety

Commission, and Department of Energy.

AHAM standards are national in scope. Their use is promoted

through publications and press releases, through certification,

and by the American National Standards Institute's recognition.

Sold directly and through ANSI

American Washing Machine Manufacturer's Association (1916-1966)

home appliances; safety; consumer products;

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ASSOCIATION OF IRON AND STEEL ENGINEERS

Herschel B. Poole, Managing Director

Three Gateway Center

Suite 2350

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

(412) 281-6323

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

D e v 3 I opment

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Founded : Techn i cal

Standards

1907

Soci ety

Developer

11 standards and technical reports

Fosters an exchange of ideas toward advancing the iron and steel

producing industry in matters related to steel plant engineering,

maintenance, and operations including electrical, mechanical,

welding, combustion, lubrication, and rolling mills. Engages in

standardization, research, and computer applications.

Developed standards for the steel industry which include D-C Mill

Motor Standards, A-C Mill Motor Standards, Standard for Machined

Surface Finishes, Alloy Steel Chain and Alloy Steel Chain Slings

for Overhead Lifting, Specification for Electric Overhead

Traveling Cranes for Steel Mill Service, Sneci f i cat i on for Design

Crane and Mill Auxiliary Drive Motor Cable Size

Standard for Design of Hot Metal Ladles, Brake

Mill Motors, Specifications for Design and

Mill Buildings, Wew Steel Pressure-Containing

of Ladle Hooks,

Wiring Standa rd

.

Standards for

Construction of

Avail abi M ty

For»erl

y

Keywords

Components for Blast Furnace Installers.

Also sponsors research activities for the purpose of developing

data for future standards and for the improvement of steel mill

operating practice.

Distributed directly

Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers (1936)

electrical equipment; industrial equipment;

ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS

David 3. MacLean, Executive Director

1111 North 19th Street

Arlington, Virignia 22209

(703) 522-3032

Founded: 1884

.Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Type of

Organ 1 za t i on Standards

Devel opnent

Govevnment

Adopt 1 on

Cert 1 f 1 cat 1 on Secretari ats

More than 1500 standard test methods for food, feed, fertilizer,

pesticides, pharmaceuticals, water, and other commodities.

U.S. FDA, State Departments of Agriculture, Agriculture Department of Canada. Used In official regulatory laboratories 1n nany countries.

No certification or accreditation programs

U.S. Technical Advisory Group to IS0/TC 34, Agricultural Food

Products and IS0/TC 134, Fertilizer.

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Scope Coordinates the work of 800 scientists in government and industry

laboratories worldwide to develop, test, study, approve and

publish official methods of analysis for r o o d , agricultural

commodities, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Publishes official

Methods of Analysis and collaborative scu<Jy data. Conducts an Annual International Meeting and regional meetings.

Standard! zat ion Act i v i t i es Develops analytic methods used by industry and government

laboratories in 50 countries for determining compliance

with government regulations, research, -ind quality control.

Scientists participate in the AOAC methods validation process to establish official methods. Recently approved 70 methods involving 730 laboratories in 23 countries.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords laboratory analysis; quality control; food; agriculture; pesticides; fertilizer; feed; pharmaceuticals; analytical chemistry;

government officials;

ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL SEED ANALYSTS

Robert Trent, Secretary-Treasurer

Ic'aho State Seed Laboratory

2240 Kellogg Lane

Boise, Idaho 83702

(208) 334-2368

Founded: 1908

Type of Scientific Society

Organization Standards Developer

Scope- Officials of federal, state and provincial seed testing and

research laboratories. Develops uniform rules for testing field,

vegetable, flower and tree seeds, encourages the use of high

quality seed, promotes rpseurch, and fosters the training jf seed

anal ysts

.

Standardization Maintains committees in research, rules, referee, and public

Activities service areas to develop standardized methods of seed testing that will permit duplication of results when the same sample

is tested by different stations. Quality factors for which tests

are made include purity of sample, percentage germination, rate

of occurrence of noxious weed seeds, varietal purity, and assaying for fungicidal seed treatment. The Research Committee makes

technical Information available tj the Rules Committee which

prepares a new draft revision of the rules every fifth year for

approval. The Rules Committee also interprets questionable and

disputed points of the Rules for Testing Seeds. The Referee

Committee circulates samples among the member stations to determine whether they are testing 1n accordance with the rules and to Identify any weaknesses In the rules. The Public Service Committee encourages association members to publicize the benefits of

the association's work and stimulate Interest in seed testing.

The association works closely with other associations and

Government agencies, such as the International Seed Testing

Association, United States Department of Agriculture, and the

Canada Department of Agr1 col ture , In an effort to coordinate the

rules for testing seeds used by each.

Keywords seed testing; government officials; agriculture;

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ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFYING AGENCIES

Foil W. McLaughlin, Executive Vice President

3709 Hillsborough Street

Raleigh, f'jrth Carolina 27607

(919) 737-2851

Founded: 1919

Trade Association

Standards Develooer

Type of

Organi zat i on

Certl f ication

Scope

Standardl zat i on Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

The adopted standards are used to establish seed certification

regulations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Establishes and maintains minimum standards and procedures for

certifying seed. Membership consists of a representative from

each state certifying seed.

The Association develops and main ains seed certification mini- mum standards for genetic purity end identity. These standards

and procedures are used by individual state seed certifying

agencies in supervising the production ^d marketing of certified

seed and are reviewed annually. Individual state seed certifying

agencies may not certify seed for interstate commerce unless the

Association's (and USDA) minimum standards are used.

The Association standards are prirted in a Certification Book and

may be purchased directly.

International Crop Improvement Association (until 1968)

seeds; genetics; agriculture;

ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL PLANT ADMINISTRATORS OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

Paul T. Knapp, CAE, Executive Director

Eleven Dupont Circle

Suite 250

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 234-1662

Founded 1914

Type of

Organl zation

Scope

Standardl zation

Activities

Keywords

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Develops professional standards in the administration, care,

operation, planning, and development of college and university

physical plants.

Participates with othtr organl z at 1 ons such asASHRAE, NFPA, ANSI,

and others in the standards development and review process.

physical plant; facilities management; construction; maintenance;

educat 1 on ;

"f

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ASSOCIATION OF RECORDS MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Louis G. Snyder, Executive Director

4200 Somerset Drive

Suite 215

Prairie Village, Kansas 66208

(913) 341-3808

Founded 1956

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Desi gnations

Scope

Standardi zat n en Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Guidelines and standards developer since 1981

100 members participate in standards actlvitie:

None processed through ANSI

Guidelines available for review

2 guidelines published

ARMA prefix

An international organization of professionals involved in records and information management. Represents interests in the

management of documentation, preservation, disposal, and the

efficient handling of recorded Information including records

management systems, records retention, vital .--ecords, records

centers, computerized information, micrographics technology, word

processing, and others.

Directs activities toward fulfilling user-defined requirements

of the profession. A fivo-person Standards Board represents

government, manufacturers, and users, and is responsible for

final approval of Guidelines and Standards developed by working

committees. These committees cover the following areas: Filing

Equipment and Supplies, Filing Systems, Gl os sa ry- Records Management Terms, Job Descriptions and Salary, Records Center

Operations, Records Retention, Technology Applications and Vital

Records

.

ARMA Guidelines are published and made available to the membership and the general public. After one year, the Guideline may

be revised and republished as a Guideline or upgraded to a Standard.

Distributed directly

American Records Management Association

records; files; information processing; office products; records

management

;

ASSOCIATION OF WALL AND CEILING INDUSTRIES - INTERNATIONAL

Gene Erwin, Technical Director

25 K Street NE

.

Washington, D.C. 20002

(202) 783-2924

rounded 1918 Standards Staff 1 Type of

Organi zation

Trade Association

Standards Developer - Proprietary and working through

technical societies

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Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Designations

Ceril f ication

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Standards developer since 1)18

900 plus members pa r t i c i pa t e . i

n

standards activities

Availabil ity

Formerly

CPLIA Recommended Specification iaWCC Standard Recommendation,

iaWCC/GDCI Guide Specifications, AWCI g:iide specifications. Also

ACI, Gypsum Association, ML/SFA joint Standards, es well as ASTM

and ANSI Standards.

Certification issued for Asbestos Abatement Training Programs.

AWCI Inspection Procedure for Spray-Applied Fire Resistive

Material s

.

ANSI Committee A42 on Lathing, Furring and Plastering

850 firms engaged in the application of acoustical tile, drywall,

partitions, lathing and plastering, t ; reproof i ng , and insulation.

Concentrates on a pp 1 i ca t i on / i n s t a 1 1 a t i on standards development

but also monitors and participates in materials and test methods

specifications development.

Technical Subcommittees address standardization of materials,

systems and appl i cat i on/ i nsta 1 1 at i on procedures for asbestos

abatement, acoustic systems, carpentry, coatings, demountable

partitions, drywall systems, fi reproof i ng , flooring systems,

lathing, furring, plastering, texturing, insulation, light gage

steel framing systems (load and non-load bearing) roof decks,

integrated ceilings systems, open plan systems, door-framehardware, and allied fields. Final approval oy Association's

Board of Directors when recommended by Technical Committee.

Through the Technical Departmer -:, AWCI participates in the

activities of ASTM Committees CI, C7, Cll, C12, C16, C24, Dl,

D14, 020, E5, E6, E33, E34, F16; and the following NIBS

committees: Metrics, Building Thermal Envelope Coordinating

Committee, Terminology and Definitions, Seismic, Building

Rehabilitation and Preservation.

Sol d directly

Contracting Plasterers International Association (1956)

Contracting Plasterers and Lathers International Association

( 1970)

International Association of Wall and Ceiling Contractors (1976)

Merger of International Association of Wall and Ceiling

Contractors (1976) and Gypsum Drywall Contractors International

(1979)

Kyywcrds ••(alls; ceiling; drywall; plaster; acoustic; asbestos; building;

AUTOMOTIVE REFRIGERATION PRODUCTS INSTITUTE

Timothy B. Tierney, Executive Director

5100 Forbes Boulevard

Lanharn, Maryland 20706

(301) 731-5195

Founded: 19^3

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Founded September, 1983 to develop Performance standards for the

Development Automotive Refrigeration Industry.

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Scope

Keywords

Members ar<? manufacturers and suppliers of automotive refrigerant, also container manufacturers, packagers and distributors,

and those manufacturers of parts arid tools necessary to assemble

automotive refrigeration products.

automotive refrigeration; air-conditioning;

BAKING INDUSTRY SANITATION STANDARDS COSHITTEE

Margie Mannino, Executive Secretary

60 East 42nd Street

Suite 8!>8 New York, New York 10017

(21?) 687-9071

founded 1949

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devol opaent

Technical Society

Standards Developer

35 active standards

Cert? f 1 rati on Jpon application, equipment is certified in accordance with the

procedure set forth by the Certification Board. Standards are used by manufacturers and enforcement agencies.

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

A nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving sanitation in the

baking industry. It is supported by trade associations representing manufacturers of baking machinery for wholesale and

retail uses, and interested professional sanitarian and engineering organizations. Writing and publication of standards and

certification of equipment promoting the sanitary design,

construction, and installation of food-processing equipment are

tne only purposes and functions of thia committee.

Develops standards for baking equipment

sanitation standards organization for

Government and industry representatives

paring and editing these standards,

appointed for each specific standard or committee proposals are acted on by the general committee and the

BISSC Board of Directors.

and is the recognized

the baking industry,

work together in preTask committees are revision. Final task

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords baking equipment; machinery; sanitation;

BARLfcf AND MALT INSTITUTE

Rosie Seward, Executive Director

P.O. Box 08432

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208

(414) 445-9330

Founded: 1946

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope A not-for-profit association of manufacturers of dried malt.

Provides membership with industry statistics, information on tariffs, freight matters, environment, labor, barley, and other

related topics.

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Standardi 7at i on Activities

Keywords

Developed specifications f o

* the covered hopper car which is used as a freight car by a variety of industries.

barley; malt; brewing; distilling; agriculture;

BARRE GRANITE ASSOCIATION

Milton V. Lyndes, Executive Vice President

51 Church Street

Barre, Vermont 05641

1802) 476-4131

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Oevel opment

Founded: 1889

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards development since 1939

Standards Staff:

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Keywords

Represents granite quarries and manufacturers in the Barre,

Vermont area. Promotes quality workmanship in the industry.

Sets quality standards for granite memorials produced under the

trade name "Barre Guild". Issues the Barre Guild Perpetual

Warranty on monuments that meet these quality standards. Similar

action for "Certified Memorials of Vermont". Created the first

set of quality standards covering the physical properties of

granite and quality standards of workmanship on granite

monuments. Nearly 50,000 individual inspections made annually.

granite; monuments; memorials; materials;

BATTERY COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL

William W. Carpenter, Executive Secretary

111 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 644-6610

Founded 1924

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on Scope

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Work with SAE , and International El ectrotechni cal Commission

Manufacturers, suppliers of materials,

of lead-acid storage batteries.

and national distributors

Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Through committees, battery standards and ipecificaticns are recommended for use by the industry. The Air and Water Standards, Industrial Health, and Technical Committees work with

government organizations to help set standards and regulations.

Publishes a Battery Replacement Data Book. Revised yearly, this

book outlines the types of battery sizes and specifications used

in automobiles, both foreign and domestic.

The National Battery Manufacturers Association (1940)

The Association of American Battery Manufacturers (1970)

lead-acid; battery; electrical equipment;

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BICYCLE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Certi f ication

Scope

William C. Wilkinson, Director of Programs

1111 15th Street NW.

Si; te 304

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 45^-1166

Founded: 1916

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1969

on program which includes regular and

icycle manufacturers by an independent

Provides a certi ficati

random inspection of bicy

testing 1 aboratory

.

A voluntary, private, nonprofit organization. Member companies

produce 85 percent of all domestically manufactured bicycles.

Represents the industry in matters of trade and tariff; gathers

and disseminates statistical information; and conducts programs

of internal communication and public relations. Administers a bicycle safety education program which provides publication and

distribution of 10 million pieces of free literature each year,

and cooperates in safety education programs with the National

Safety Council, Boy and Girl Scouts, police, civic and service

organizations, individual schools, and state departments of

educati on

.

Standard! zat ion

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Maintains a Safety and Standards Committee which developed a broad standard, BM£/6, for the manufacture and assembly of

bicycles and their various subassemblies, designed to protect the consumer from possible injury and property damage. Works with

the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the development of

Federal standards for bicycle manufacture.

Di stri buted di rectly

bicycle; safety; recreation;

BILLIARD CONGRESS OF AMERICA

Robert E. Froeschle, Managing Director

14 South Linn Street

Iowa City, Iowa 52240

(319) 351-2112

Founded: 1948

Type of Standards Developer

Organization

Scope Organization of players, retailers, proprietors, manufacturers,

distributors, and importers of billiards. Serves as a national

clearinghouse for billiard activities; makes rules and

i nterpretat ions.

Standardization Prepares standards for equipment and rules for billiard and pool

Activities games, as well as tournament play. Maintains a Specifications

Committee and Rules Committee to coordinate these activities.

Publishes the Official Rule Book for all Pocket and Carom

Billiard Games

.

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Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National billiard Council (1963)

Keywords billiards; rscreation;

BIOLOGICAL STAIN COMMISSION

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaerct

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardi zation

Acti vi ti es

Formerly

Keywords

Elmer H. Stotz, Treasurer

Department of Biochemistry, Box 607

The University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York 14642

(7'6) 2

7 5-2751

Founded 1922

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

59 standards

The commission maintains a program of stain certification.

Manufacturers and distributors voluntarily submit samples for

examination. If the sample meets the commission's specifications, it is approved for marketing as a Certified Biological

Stain, and the commission issues certification labels to be

affixed to bottles in which it is sold. Certification is on a batch basis, the labels issued by the commission bearing distinctive certification numbers identifying the specific batches with

which they are to be used. A sample of each batch is kept on permanent file, and the commission investigates complaints of any

unsatisfactory results obtained with a certified stain.

A nonprofit organization of professional scientists in biology,

medicine, and related fields devoted to the establishment of

standards for biological stains.

Establishes standard specifications for the identification,

purity, performance, and labeling of the more important biological

stains, in order that they may be relied upon as standard tools

in biological and medical research. National in scope, the commissiori has the cooperation of scientific societies whose interests lie in this field, as well as the interest and cooperation

of manufacturers and distributors of biological stains.

The Commission's standards are included in the appendix of Conn's

Biological Stai ns

.

Commission on Standardization of Biological Stains (1944)

biological stains; testing; medical instruments;

BLUE ANCHOR

Type of

Organization

Douglas P. Barker, President

P.O. Box 15498

Sacramento, California 95813

(916) 929-3050 Telex: 37-7429

Founded 1901

Agricultural Cooperative

Standards Developer since 1930

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Scope

Standard! zati on Act i v i t i es

Formerly

Keywords

A fresh fruit marketing cooperative handling the fruit of 1,000

growers organized into local associations and contract shippers.

All fruit is subject to t n e standardization program.

Issues standards on all deciduous tree fruit jnd table grape

commodities. Updates the Rules and Regulations for each annual season. The standardization policy is set by a Standardization

Committee and enforced by authorized agents of the Field Department. Standards required for company members only. Works with

various Federal and state marketing orders covering pears, plums,

peaches, nectari nes , and grapes.

California Fruit Exchange

food; fruit marketing; agriculture;

BOOK MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Douglas E. Hornet, Executive Vice President

111 Prospect Street, Suite 405

Stanford, Connecticut 06901

(203) 324-9670

Founded 1933

Type of

Organization

Government

Adopt i on Secretari ats Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Quality standard adopted by most states

Advisory Commission on Textbook Specifications (ACTS)

A trade association for book manufacturers and suppliers of book

materials and book manufacturing equipment.

Together with the Association of American Publishers and the

National Association of State Textbook Administrators, provides

delegates to the Advisory Commission on Textbook Specification

(ACTS) which meets twice each year. ACTS has developed a set of

manufacturing standards and specifications which must be met

before the purchase of a particular textbook will be considered

by most itate adoption agencies. This booklet, titled Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST), con- tains quality standards and specifications for paper, pri n.t '. .ly

,

and binding, ?nd provides sample forms which sh«vlj oe used by

brth the state agencies and the publi^ho-^, 0 f textbooks. The

MSST covers only elementary and hi,;; school textbooks.

Di stri buted di . ect iy

Employing Bookbinders of America (1933)

book manufacturing; textbooks; education;

BRASS AND BRONZE INGOT INSTITUTE

Helen Fauber, Assistant Secretary

33 North LaSalle Street, Room 3500

Chicago, Illinois 60602

(312) 236-2715 Telex 280041

Founded 1928

Type of

Organization

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Representati on Scope

Standard'' ?ati on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

ASTM, SAE, foundry societies, and others

Manufacturers of ingot brass and bronze for the foundry industry

Cooperates with the American

Ferrous Founcer*, ' Society, and

tions in deve 1 oping methodology

of copper base alloy castings

Copper Development Association,

fications bodies and others in specifications covering ingot

development 01 standard reference materials for

sponsored and cirected basic research relating to

Foundry men's Society, the Nonaffiliated and similar organizaand standards for the production

Participates with ASTM, SAE,

dtid military and Federal specithe development of standards and

brass and bronze. Involved in

NBS and has

copper based

alloys. Maintains an Environment, Safety, and Technical Advisory

committee to consider related subject matter.

Non-Ferrous Ingot Metals institute

brass; bronze; casting alloys; materials;

BRICK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Alan H. Yorkdale, Vice President of Engineering & Researcn

1/50 Old Meadow Road

McLean, Virginia 221C1

(703) 893-4010

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standard!* zati on Acti vi ti es

Founded: 1934

Trade Association

Standards Developer

National association of brick manufacturers and the national

authority on brick construction. Promotes the further and proper

use of brick

.

Standards development, review, writing, and promulgation are

the resoonsibilities of the Engineering and Research Division.

Maintains an exchange and liaison with similar organizations in other countries. Also maintains close liaison with Government

agencies writing standards in the construction industry field,

National Bureau of Standards, Housing and Urban Development,

Department of Defense, Department of Labor, and the Department of

Commerce. Works with other standards-writing organizations in

the development of standards involving or related to Brick

Masonry as follows: American Society for Testing and Materials - E-5, Fire Tests; E-6, Evaluation of Construction; C-7, Lime;

C - 1 2 , Mortar for Unit Masonry; C - 1 5 Manufactured Masonry Units;

and C - 3 2 on Laboratory Evaluation and Accreditation; '.merican

National Standards Institute - A10, Safety Requirements for

Construction and Demolition; A41, Building Code Requirements and

Good Practice Recommendations for

Buildings and Other Structures;

Building Components and Systems;

All-Weather Council - Recommended Practice for Cold Weather

Masonry Construction, and Guide Specifications for Cold Weather

Masonry Construction.

Engaged in research for the development of new standards including Building Code Requirements for Engineered Hollow Brick

Masonry; A Design Standard for Comporite (Brie*; and Block)

Masonry, in cooperation with the National Concrete Masonry

Association and the American Concrete Institute; and Seismic

Design Procedures for Masonry, in cooperation with the National

Bureau of Standards, other Federal agencies, and other masonry

associ ati ons

.

Masonry; A58,

and A62, Pre- Internati onal

Design Loads for

Coordination of

Masonry Industry

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Avai

1

ibi i ty

Formerly

Keywords

BUILDERS HARDWARE

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel cpment

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopti on Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Publish as and distributes its own standards and works with

cooperating organizations to publish and distribute cooperative

s

r ar,d.-irc's . Works closely with the model bui'-Mng code groups and

stJte and local building codes toward the adoption of tnese

standards i:,to building codes and regulations.

Distributed directly

Structural Clay Products Institute

masonry, brick; construction; building;

MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

J. Dudley Waldner, Executive Director

c/o Tra'ie Group Associates, Managers

60 Eest 42nd Street

New York, New York 10165

(212) 682-8142

Founded: 1925 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1966

70 members active in standards development

20 active standards

17 processed through ANSI, 3 pending

ANSI /BHMA prefix

The Department of Defense has adopted all BHMA sponsored ANSI

standards and BHMA 1301 for Materials and Finishes.

Sponsors two certification programs; one for locks and one for

cabinet hardware. ETL Testing laboratories is administrator and

testing agency. Three additional programs under preparation.

A national trade association representing manufacturers of builders hardware. Provides prog r ams for its members in the areas of

industrial relations, management, and statistical programs.

Works with ANSI to develop standards for door and cabinet hard- ware and exit locks. Participates on NFPA and ASTM Committees.

Distributed directly and through ANSI and Door and Hardware

Insti tute

Hardware Manufactures Statistical Association (1925-1961)

ha rdwa re ; buildings;

BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL

Clarence R. Bechtel , Executive Director

17926 South Halsted Street

Homewood, Illinois 60430

(312) 799-2300

Founded: 1915 Standards Staff: 36 Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt ion

Certi f ication

Secretariats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Promulgates the BOCA Basic Code Series of moael codes

ence adoption by municipal and state governments.

for referBOCA Basic Building Code; BOCA Basic Mechanical Cede;

BOCA Basic Plumbing Code; BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code;

BOCA Basic Property Maintenance Code; BOCA Basic Energy

Conservation Code

Codes are adopted by 14 states and 3000 local governments, predominantly in East and Midwest portions of the U.S.

Maintains a constructionvol untary

officials.

education and certification program for

Council of American Building Officials (CABO)

Coordination of the Model Codes (BCMC).

and Board for the

A nonprofit municipal service membership organization involved in the field of code administration and enforcement, and community

development. Goals are to serve the public by advocating the use

of safe, suitable, modern construction techniques and materials,

through its model codes program; and to serve jurisdictions and

their code administrators by providing technological know-how and

services related to all specialty areas of code administration

and enforcement, in addition to a complete model codes

maintenance program.

Membership services include code interpretations, materials and

product evaluation reports, plan review, education programs and

documents, and administrative reviews.

Act i v i t i es under the

Executive Committee,

for materials under

criteria resulting

carried on by the technical and professional staff

direction of its Executive Director, appointed by the

80CA codes state performance requirements

given conditions, and establish evaluation

in reduced construction costs and allowing

ingenuity on the part of the designer.

Distributed directly

Building Officials Conference of America (1970)

safety; building; codes; plumbing code; mechanical code; fire

code; maintenance code; energy conservation; construction;

government officials;

BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

John C. Biechman, Government Affairs Manager

1221 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 633-2929

Founded: 1908 Standards Staff

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Secret ari at s

Trade Association

Standards Develo H er Standards developer since 1915

ANSI A120-Safety Standards for Power Operated Platforms and

Equipment Used for Exterior & Interior Building Maintenance

ANSI Z65.1 Method for Measuring Floor Space in Office Buildings

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Scope

Standardization

Activities

A trade association serving owners and managers of commercial

re a! estate, primarily office buildings. Studies operating

costs, rental conditions, occupancy, fire and safety, and other

conditions effecting the office building industry.

Participates as Secretariat to two ANSI Standards Committees and

other energy conservation standards committees. Active as a member or commentator to model code and standards groups.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Formerly National Association of Building Owners and Managers (1908)

Building Owners and Manager Association International (1963)

Keywords rentable space; usable space; highrise office buildings;

maintenance platforms; building; facilities management;

BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Stephen D. Channer, Executive Director

2235 Burton Street SE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506

(616) 243-1681

Founded 1973 Standards Staff: 3 Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Standards developer since 1973

Development 160 member company representatives participating in

standards activities

6 active standards including 5 ANSI approved

Draft standards available for review

Standards

Desi gnati ons Government

Adoption

Certi f i cati on Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

iNSI/BIFMA prefix

The General Services Administration has adopted

standards for use in Commercial Item Descriptions.

ANSI/BIFMA

Voluntary certification

A national trade association that represents U.S. companies

engaged in the manufacture of office and institutional furniture.

Functions on a national and international level, representing its

membership in a wide range of engineering, statistical, and other

relationships with public and government agencies.

Develops standards for the design and testing of office and

institutional furniture including tests for office chairs,

lateral and vertical files, and desks. Maintains an Engineering

Standards Committee with many subcommittees.

Distributed directly and through ANSI

furniture; office furniture; institutional furniture; office

products

;

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CADMIUM COU; IL

Type of

Organisation

Representation

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Keywords

Werner T. Meyer, President

292 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(2120 578-4750

Founded 1980

Telex: 148320

Standards Staff: 6 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

10 members

25 members

others

active in standard activities

on standards committees of ASTM, ANSI ASME , CSI and

The cadmium industry's market development and informational

organization in North America, promoting increased usage of

c?dmium metal and chemicals through technology transfer, technical services, and publicity programs. Maintains an awareness

of studies on the environmental effects of cadmium ard of the

regulations affecting the manufacture, use, and disposal of

cadmium-containing products. A nonprofit trade association

supported by producers and consumers of cadmium both in North

America and throughout the world.

Promotes the increased use of cadmium metal and chemicals and

maximizes the effectiveness of its members on national standards

committees. Assists the work of standards developing bodies

within its area of interest by designating Council members to coordinate with the appropriate code bodies.

Participates in developing standards including specifications for

cadmium electroplating for corrosion and wear properties, color

pigments, nickel-cadmium, and other cadmi um-contai ni na batteries,

cadmium chemical stabilizers in plastics, and for a wide variety

of soldering and brazing alloys.

cadium electroplating; corrosion protection; wear resistance;

pigments; chemicals; materials;

CAN MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Maureen E. Jones, Director, Finance and Statistics

1625 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20035

(202) 232-4677

Founded: 1939

Type o^ Organ' zati on

Score

Technical Society

Standards Developer

A nonprofit membership corporation representing U.S. manufacturers of all metal cans. The membership is concerned with government specifications for cans and legislation affecting cans

and can standards.

Standardi zati on ActivitiesMaintains Can Standards Committee which develops standards on sanitary cans for ;izes in general demand. Creates ad hoc subcommittees as necessary to study and/or recommend specific standards for full committee action. Maintains contact with the

National Bureau of Standards and the International Organization

for Standardization in the formation of standards.

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•'AS*'-

Publishes Recommended CMI Voluntary Industry Can Standards. Rec- ommended standards are strictly voluntary, but conforming is

encouraged as being beneficial to can manufacturers and can

users

.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords can manufacture; packaging;

CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE

Barry Torrence, Director of Technical Services

Box 2048

Dalton, Georgia 30720

(404) 226-3877

Founded

:

1963 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A^TC, ASTM, NFPA and other standard development organizations

A national trade association of 59 carpet and rug manufacturers

and 125 companies supplying services and products to the industry. Works on a national and international level to promote its

products and provide satisfaction with these products.

Standards activities are based on the development of tests which

which can be used by industry and interested parties te test

various components or characteristics of carpets and rugs.

American Carpet Institute

Tufted Textile Manufacturers Association

Keywords carpet; rugs; consumer products;

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE

Edward M. Bailey, Executive Vice President

1499 Chain Bridge Road

Suite 2C3

McLean, Virginia 22101

(703) 827-9177

Founded: 1949

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Cert i f icat ion

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1949

Technical Committee develops Standards pending approval of the

Institute's Board of Directors; ASTM A74-82, endorsed by CISPI

CISPI prefix

HUD, WW-P-401E; PBS (PCD) 15410; D0D 4270.21; CEGS 15400:

CE 300.01 ; CE 300.02 ; CE 600.01 ; NAVFAC TS- 15301 ; and

NAVFAC TS-15401

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

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Scope Aids the U.S. plumbing industry in cooperation with the soil pipe

manufacturers. Efforts include product improvement, standardization of soil pipe and fitting;, and testing, evaluation, anJ

development in the interest }f public health and safety.

Standardization Develops standards for cast iron soil pipe and fittings which are Activities accepted throughout the United States. The American Society for

Testing and Materials (ASTM) A74-8? covers hub and spigot cast

iron soil pipe ano fitting:; for extra heavy (XH) and service

weight (SV) as in CISPI's HS-78. Hubless cast iron systems are covered by CISPI Standards 201-82 and 310-82. Compression gaskets are covered by CISPI Standard HSN-78, These standards set dimensions and specifications which provide i nterchangeabi 1 i ty

between all manufacturer's pipes and fittings. The CISPI Standards are national in scope. The Technical Committee administers

CISPI's Standardization Activities.

The Institute's Technical Committee meets four times a year to review standards, engage in research and development activities

and update CISPI publications.

Availability Through plumbing wholesalers and distributors

Keywords cast iron; plumbing; sanitation; construction; building,

CASTER AND FLOOR TRUCK MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Oesi gnat on

Thomas D. Dolan, Executive Secretary

800 Custer Avenue

Evanston, Illinois 60202

(312) 864-8444

Founded: 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1950

Forty members participate in standards activities

Industrial Caster Standard MHll.l processed through ANSI

CFTMA Guides

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

A national trade association representing manufacturers of

industrial casters and wheels and manually-operated industrial

floor trucks. Maintains liaison with the Defense Supply Agency,

DISC, Department of the Army, and GSA.

Publishes "Guide tc Understanding and Specifying Industrial Casters and Wheels" which includes standard information on casters

and wheel s

.

Sold directly

casters; floor trucks: industrial equipment;

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CEILINGS AND INTERIOR SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Formerly

Keywords

Carl A. Wangman, Executive Vice President

1800 Pickwick Avenue

Gl envi ew, Illinois 60025

(312) 724-7700

Founded: 1949

Trade Association

Works through other organizations

ASTM

to develop standards

An international organization serving the needs of specialty

subcontractors who sell and install ceiling systems, as well as other related products and systems.

Provides programs for exchanging information about the industry

and its trends, and develops working alliances with other organizations within the construction contracting industry to deal with common problems.

Participated in the development of the American Society for

Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Specification for Metal

Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings

(ASTM C635-59), and Standard Recommended Practice for Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and

Lay-in Panels (ASTM C636-69). Also active in the development of

Recommended Standards for Seismic Restraint of Direct-Hung

Suspended Ceiling Assemblies.

National Acoustical Contractors Association (1969)

acoustical tile; ceilings; buildings;

CELLULOSE INDUSTRY STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

Donton R. Hudgeons, Program Coordinator

Type of

Organization

Representati on

Cert i f i cat. i on

Scope

Stardardi zati on Acti /ities

P.O. Box 1Z88

300 Arcade Square

Dayton, Ohio 45402

(513) 223-1891 Telex: 80-429-4

Founded 1982

Certification Program

Works through other organizations to develop standards

10 participating manufacturers active in ASTM

Cellulose insulation quality control according to ASTM standards,

and CPSC, FTC, and GSA regulations.

Nationwide participants actively engaged in the production of

cellulose insulation of high quality.

Standardization activities are directed toward the production of

high quality cellulose tnermal insulation in compliance with

ASTM standards, and regulations by CPSC, FTC, and ^SA, and the

Code of Regulations developed by CISEP. The participants operate

under self-enforcement of high quality standards.

Keywords insulation; cellulose; thermal insulation; buildings; materials;

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CEMENTED CARBIDE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Allen P. Wherry, Commissioner

712 Lakewood Center North

Cleveland, Ohio 44107

(216) 226-7700

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opmer.t

Standards

Desi gnati ons Secretari ats

Scope

Standard! zati on

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Telex: 98-5559

Founded: 1955 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

30 active standards

ANSI B94.x

Promulgates its documents th, ough ASME B04. Has recently petitioned ANSI for Accredited Standards Committee for cemented

carbide.

Manufacturers of cemented tungsten carbide cutting tools, dies,

and wear parts.

Actively engaged in standardization activities through ANSI

Committee B94, TC-1; develops standards dealing with the dimensional, physical, metallurgical, and chemical aspects of cemented

carbide products; cooperates with ISO, ASTM, NBS, and others in

standards development; standards include turning tools, wire, bar

and tube drawing dies; and sampling and testing methods for hard

metal s

.

Di stri buted di rectly

carbide; materials, manufacturing;

CERTIFIED BALLAST MANUFACTURERS

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Certi f icaticn

Scope

M. R. Davies, Secretary

2120 Keith Building

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

(216) 241-0711

Founded 1939

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI, UL Certification program for ballasts operating standard fluorescent

l>>mps. Open to any manufacturer who wishes to qualify. To be

certified CBM, ballasts must meet performance requirements of

A N I specifications C82.1, including the electrical requirements

specified in the C78 standard for the lamp type to be operated.

Sal'iasts must also be UL listed and high Power Factor. Compliance is repeatedly verified by ETL Testing Laboratories, an

i Ti!<?pendent testing organization, which periodically selects

St'n'plcs at random from manufacturers' "-urrent CBM production and

te%\ s 'hem, as prescribed in ANSI 082. 2 and C82.3.

Ma.ijr producers of ballasts for flui, rrscent lamps. Promotes

f 1 uc'-escent lighting by encouraging the manufacture of ballasts

whlcr provide quality performance.

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Standardization Works through A N 1> I to develop standards for fluorescent lamp

Activities ballasts.

Formerly Ballast Advisory Committee (1949)

Keywords fluorescent lighting; ballasts, electrical equipment;

CHAIN LINK FENCE MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Mark Levin, C A L , Executive Vice President

Type of

Organi zat i on Scope

Standard i zat i on Activities

Avai I abi 1 ity

Keyv#ords

1101 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 857-1140

Suite 700

Founded 1960

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Provides a forum to exchange ideas; promotes the use of chain

link fence; collects statistics and works with consumers to develop standards and specifications for fence products.

Coordinates the entire fence specification field witi the American Society for Testing and Matarials. Works toward setting

universal standards for fence specification. Develops voluntary consensus standards. Promotes the usage of ASTM standards

throughout the industry. Publishes a Product Manual which includes ASTM standards.

Distributed directly

fence; construction;

CHAIN SAW MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

In process of changing name to: PORTABLE POWER EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Robert Robins, P.E., Technical Director

4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 514

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

(301) 652-0774

Founded: 1977

lype of

Organization

Certi f i cat i on Secretar i ats

Scope

Standardization

Acti vities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

ANSI B175 Committee

U.S. TAG for IS0/TC 23/ SC 17

A nonprofit industry organization representing manufacturers of

gasoline and electrically powered chain saws and their component

parts.

CSMA standardization programs are confined to participation in the development of standards under the auspices of national and

international voluntary standards setting organizations, and in cooperation with federal and state government agencies. These

p.ograms include not only those sponsored or initiated by CSMA

and its members but also those recommended by Government

agencies. Participated in the development of ANSI B175.1 Safety

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Requirements for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws, 1979; and B175.1a,

Supplement to Safety Requirements for Gasoline Powered Chain

Saws, 1983.

Keywords chain saws; saws; industrial equipment;

CHEMICAL FABRICS AND FILM ASSOCIATION

Charles M. Stockinger, Executive Secretary

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Devel opment

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Telex: 980393 -

Standards Staff:

Thomas Assoc

2

1230 Keith Building

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

(216) 241-7333

Founded: 1927

Trade Association

Standards Developer

12 member companies participating in standards activities

Draft standards available for review by non-members

None processed through ANSI

A voluntary, nonprofit trade association which includes among its

members 12 North American manufacturers of chemically coated fabrics and PVC shaet and film. Represents its membership in technical, environmental, and governmental affairs of interest to the

industry. One of its objectives is to inform and educate the

consuming public regarding the uses ana merits of chemical fabrics and film; interested in encouraging high standards of quality and service throughout the industry.

Directed toward the setting of voluntary performance and quality

standards for various product lines. Solicits input for all

interested parties. Works closely with the American Societyfor

Testing and Materials. Committees review and make recommendations on government standards, specifications, and documents; and

participate in standards programs with the National Bureau of

Standards, Underwriters Laboratories, and other standard setting

organizations related to the industry.

Standards are voluntarily adopted by manufacturers and users and

applied to various product lines when performance, reliability,

and safety are essential.

Distributed directly

Institute of Leather Cloth and Lacquered Fabric Manufacturers

( 1932)

Pyroxylin and Resin Coaters Institute (1943)

Plastic Coatings and Film Association (1948)

Vinyl Fabrics Institute (1955)

Keywords

CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

coated fabrics; sheet and film; upholstery; vinyl; wallcovering;

mater i al s

;

Geraldine V. Cox, Vice President

2501 M Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 887-1100

Founded 1872

Telex: 89617 CMA WSH

Standards Staff: 2

Type of

Organi zati on Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Des .' gnati on Government

Adopti on Secretari ats

Scope

Standard i za t i on

Acti vities

Avai lability

Formerly

Keywords

Two active standards

Processed through ANSI

ANSI Z129.1 and B96.1

Minnesota (2:129.1)

American National Standards Committee B96

Storage Tanks

Welded Al umi num- All oy

A nonprofit trade association whose company members represent more than 9 0% of the productive capacity of basic industrial

chemicals within this country.

As a standards developer using the canvass method, sponsors

American National Standard Z12 9.1, Precautionary Labeling of

Hazardous C.iemicals. As a standards developer using the committee method, sponsors American National Standards Committee E96,

Welded Aluminum-Alloy Storage Tanks.

Provides 67 members to serve as its representatives on national

standards committees, boards, and councils dealing with standards

for plant equipment, packaging equipment, transportation equipment, and occupational safety and health. Standards

organization; involved include ANSI, AAR, ASME, NFPA and SSCI.

Participates heavily in itandards development proposed by other

organizations for adoption as American National Standards by the canvass route. Standards organizations involved include API,

CEMA, IEEE, ISA, MSSVFI, NEMA, SPI and UL. Also participates in ASTM committees dealing with occupational health and safety,

waste disposal, spills, and analysis of industrial chemicals.

Distributed tl rough ANSI

Manufacturing Chemists Association (1979)

labeling; hazardous chemicals; storage tanks; materials;

CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Desi gnati cn Government

Adoption

Scope

Douglas Fratz, Associate Director, Scientific Affairs

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 1120

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 872-8110

Founded: 1914 Standards Staff: 2 Trade Association

Standards Developer

CSMA prefix or CSMA Bulletin No,

CSMA product performance evaluation methods

government procurement purposes by GSA.

have been used for

Four hundred companies involved in manufacturing, formu'ating,

packaging, and marketing chemical specialties products, including

home, lawn, garden, transportation, institutional, and industrial

products. Works in various areas, including Federal and State

governmental affairs (both legislative and regulatory),

communications, public relations, marketing, legal affairs, and

scientific and technical affairs.

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Standardization

Activities

Develops standard product characterization methods, product performance evaluation test methods, and recommended practices for

manufacturers and formulators of chemical specialties products

through numerous scientific and technical committees in CSMA's

six divisions: (1) Aerosol; (2) Automotive Chemicals; (3) Detergents and Cleaning Compounds; (4) Disinfectants and Sanitizers;

(5) Pesticides; and (6) Waxes, Polishes, and Floor Finishes.

Has numerous representatives on committees cf voluntary consensus organizations such as ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, ANMC and AOAC. Standards

originated and promoted by CSMA are now ASTM, AOAC, SAE, or other

standards as well. Maintains active liaison with international

standards organizations such as ISO and OIML.

Publ i shed manual s and

tergents and Cleaning

ological Test Methods

Finishes Test Methods

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standardizat ion

Activities

compendiums including: Aerosol Guide; De- Compounds Test Methods Compendium; MicrobiCompendium; Waxes, and Polishes and Floor

and General Information.

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

CHLORINE INSTITUTE

Distributed directly

National Association of Insecticide and Disinfectant Manufacturers (NAIDM)

chemical specialties; household chemicals; aerosols;

chemicals; disinfectants; sanitizers; detergents;

pesticides; insecticides; waxes; polishes; floor

materials; consumer products;

Robert L. Mitchell, President

sutomot i ve

cl eaners

;

fin' shes

342 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 1C173

(212) 682-4324

Founded 1924

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Standards committees of ANSI, ASTM, AWWA, NFPA, and committees of

the Association of American Railroads

Concerned with the safe manufacture, transportation, and use of

chlorine and caustic soda in the U.S. and Canada. Committees

provide comments on draft standards pertinent to the industry.

Has adopted standards for valves and related appurtenances on chlorine transport containers. Publishes pamphlets which con- tain recommended practices for chlorine operations.

Keywords chlorine; caustic soda; chemicals; safety; materials;

CLEANING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Gretchen B. Dian, Executive Director

6043 Hudson Road, Suite 135

St . Paul , Mi nnesota 55125

(612) 731-1051

Founded: 1980

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opaent

Standards developer since 1981

50 members participate in standards activities

12 members are represented on the standards committee

No standards published

Draft standards available for review

Standards

Des gnat ions

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

CEMA Standards for Cleaning Machines

An international trade association of manufacturers which make commerc i a 1 - i ndu st r i a 1 cleaning machines including cold water high

pressure cleaners and blasters, hot water high pressure cleaners,

steam cleaners, and water jatting equipment.

Activities directed toward the development jf nationally recognized Equipment Safety Standards intended to provide a basis for common understanding and reference within the cleaning equipment

industry among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, dealers,

resellers or installers, and owner-users; and serve as reference

guides for government agencies, and industry when making purchasing decisions. Anticipates standards adoption as national con- sensus standards through ANSI. Circulates draft standards among

its membership and also Underwriters Laboratories.

Distributed directly

cleaning machines; water blasters; industrial equipment;

steam cTcaners;

COATED ABRASIVES MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Charles M. Stockinger, Managing Director

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

1230 Keith Building

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

(216) 241-7333

Founded 1933

Telex: 980-393

Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

10 member companies participate in standards activities

Standards processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

CAMI Technical Committee serves as Technical Committee on Coated

Abrasives of the B74 Committee. CAMI Safety and Industrial

Health Committee serves as the Technical Committee B7 of the B74

Committee.

A voluntary, nonprofit association of manufacturing companies

which coat and manufacture various types and fo^ms of coated

abrasive products in the United States.

Develops standards for grading of certain abrasive grain on coated abrasive products. These specifications include grading

requirements for screen grit size and sedimentation grit sizes of

aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, garnet, emery, and flint abrasive grains for use on coated abrasive products; procedures for

recovery of abrasive grains from products to be tested; and procedures for testing recovered abrasive grains to determine if they conform to grading requirements. Definitions of the trade

terms used and methods for identifying products which conform to this standard are included.

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Also develops standards whicn establish the minimum safety re- quirements related to the usage of coated abrasive forms. Re- quirements apply to hand-held and fixed-mounted machina operations that use some form of coated abrasive product, and to

safety-related maintenance precautions for machines and machine

parts. Also contain safety requirements pertinent to operator

and bystander protection, dust collection, and potentially

hazardous environmental conditions.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Keywords abrasives; manufacturing; safety; industrial equipment;

COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS

Howard E. Cartwright, Executive Director

7400 North Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, Illinois 60077

(312) 677-3500

Type of

Organ i zat i on

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded: 1947

Professional' Society

Standards Developer

Activities include a national proficiency surveys program with

10,000 participating laboratories; Laboratory Accreditation

Program for medical laboratories; and batch certification of

cyanmethemogl obi n standards as co.nmi ss i oned by the National

Research Council.

Physicians practicing the specialty of pathology. Fosters improvement of education, research, and medical laboratory services

to physicians, hospitals, and the public.

Maintains Standards Committee which coordinates development of

scientific standards for pathology practice, and maintains liai- son with other appropriate professional organizations. Encourages identification of problems in standards development,

coordinates their solutions, and identifies and cooidinates tne

evaluation of new technologies.

Collaborates with the International Commission for Standardization in Hematology in the fields of cyanmethemogl obi

n

standards, and with the commission on World Standards of the

World Association of Pathology Societies. Collaborates with the

National Bureau o

x Standards, Food and Drug Administration, the

Center for Disease Control.

Sold directly

pathology; medicine; laboratories; health care;

COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

Marielle Bancou, Executive Director

24 East 38th Street

New York, New York 10016

( 212) 683-953.1 Cable: Standacol

Founded: 1915 Standards Staff: 1

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Government

Adopt i on

Cert i f i cat ion

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

DoD Color Card

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Membership comes from the textile and fashion industries, and the

interior design and environmental fields. Issues seasonal color

forecasts cf dyed fabrics for women's and men's apparel twice a year. Issues a yearly forecast of interior colors for the interior and environmental fields; these forecasts are applicable to companies producing dyestuffs, paints, automobiles, airplanes,

home furnishings, textiles, plastics, cosmetics, and other products. Standardizes government and industry colors; offers con- sultations; maintains archives and fabric swatch library.

Produces a Standard Color Card of America for the purpose of

simplifying color work by establishing color standards favored

for use in the UnitPd States. The card presents a comprehensive

palette of preferred Americsn colors and is primarily directed to the textile, fashion, and environmental industries.

The Standard Color Reference is supplemented by a special U.S.

Army Color Card showing, in silk ribbon form, the key shades of

the U.S. Armed Forces, which ere approved and accepted by the

Quartermaster General. Standard cards developed in association

with the Department of Defense are for thread, buttons, tapes,

and embroidery yarns. Issued its first St anda r d Card of American

Athletic Colors, comprising Olympic and Standard Athletic shades

in 1983.

Distributed directly

textile; fashion; interior design; color; sports; consumer

products ; general ;

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Robert T. Chancier, Executive Director

1101 Connecticut Avenue NW. Suite 700

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 857-1145

Founded: 1933

Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel praent

Standards

Designation

Certification

Scope

Standardisation

Act i vit i es

Avai t abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

One active standard

CRS prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Manufacturers of refrigerated display cases and cabinets, food

service refrigerators, and sectional cooling rooms. Develops and revises Voluntary f'inimum Standard for Retail Food

Store Refrigerators - Health and Sanitation, CRS-S178 - as reou i red

.

Sold d i rect 1

y

refrigerators; refrigeration;

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COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF RFHAB I L ITATION FACILITIES

Alan H. Toppel, Executive Director

2500 North Pantano Road

Tucson, Arizona 85725

(602) 886-8575

Founded

;

1966

Type of

Organization

Certi f i cati on Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1

* ty

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Certifies facilities which meet accreditation standards

A national, private, nonprofit organization charged with setting

standards and accrediting facilities providing service to physically and devel opmental ly disabled people.

Develops standards covering all ?~pects o' a facility's operation

including pol i cymaki n.: recordkeeping, physical plant, fiscal

management, and program development. The programs for which the

Commission has developed standards include Hospi tal -Based

Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Programs, Chronic Pain Management Programs, Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation, Infant and

Early Childhood Development Programs, Vocational Evaluation, Work

Adjustment, Occupational Skill Training, Job Placement, Work

Services, Activity Services, Residential Services, Independent

Living Programs, and Psychosocial Programs.

Distributed directly

rehabilitation; physically handicapped; physically disabled;

health care;

COMPOSITE CAN AND TUBE INSTITUTE

Robert W. Foster, Executive Vice President

1742 N Street NW,

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 223-4840

Founded

:

1933

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opsent

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

17 active standards

26 standard testing procedures

A nonprofit organization which fosters the collective interests

of the composite can and tube industry.

Administers a Technical Committee and Composite Can Committee

active in standards development.

Does not participate in international programs or Federal government standardization activities, except when requests are received for specific information.

Publishes standard testing procedures to provide uniform methods

for both manufacturers and users to measure and test the physical

characteristics of composite cans, tubes, and corer. Develops

and publishes recommended industry standards covering dimensions

for certain high volume types of composite cans to accommodate

customers' closing and handling equipment. Publishes guidelines

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as sources of information for manufacturers and users of industry

products. Publishes and revises testing procedures.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Fibre Can and Tube Association (1970)

Keywords composite cans; composite tubes; packaging;

COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certi f i cati on Scope

Stanoardi zati on Activities

Bernhard K. Kuehn, President

1235 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, Virginia 22202

(703) 979-0900

Founded

:

1913 Standards Staff: 12

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1913

250 member companies participating in 90 active standards, inciuding metric

standards activities

CGA prefix; in some instances, standards also bear

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) designations.

ANSI and

Standards comply with Department of Transportation and other government agencies where applicable (Federal, state, and local

regul at i ons ) .

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Provides, develops, and coordinates technical activities in the

compressed gas industries, including end-uses of products, so that they may serve the best interest of the public and industry.

Active primarily in the fields of safety and technical specifications pertaining to the compressed gas and related product and

service industries, including the medical fields of anesthesia

and respi rati on . Collaborates with national organizations such as the NFPA, the

National LP-Gas Association, ASTM, ANSI, AAR and the American

Society of Anesthesiologists, to develop far-reaching specifications and standards of safety to benefit ir.dustry and the public.

Compiles information ar.d publishes material, such as the Handbook

of Compressed Gases, and pamphlets whicn contain a description of

the used gases and give in detail the safest methods for handling

and storing gases. Provides audiovisual preset lit ions.

Conducts national and regional technical meetings and seminars to discuss practices, standards, and problems related to the broad

spectrum of the compressed gas industries.

Submits recommendations to appropriate Government agencies to improve safety standards and methods of handling, transporting

and storing gases. Acts as advisor to authorities, some of which

are regulatory such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, the

U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Food

and Drug Administration, Canada's Board of Transport, and state,

provincial, municipal, and local agencies concerned with the safe

handling of compressed gases. Participates in committees of the

United Nations and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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Availability Distributed directly and through IHS and Global

Formerly Compressed Gas Manufacturers Association (1949)

Keywords compressed gases; medical; cryogenic; safety; transportation;

materi al s ;

COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL

Type of

Organi zati on

Scope

Standard? zati on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

W. A. Carter, Vice President and General Manager

611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1107

Arlington, Texas 76011

(317) 265-5328 Telex: 910-890-5127

CA.,-1 ARTN

Founded 1972 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A nonprofit research and development membership corporation

dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art technology in the application of computers to manufacturing.

The CAM-I Standards Committee maintains an active membership of

15 representatives from the 95 industrial members and 40 educational members of the CAM-I organization. It develops proposed

standards, adopts existing standards, or encourages development

of these standards by organizations such as ANSI and NBS.

Proposes and fosters national and international standards in

association with ANSI, ISO, and other standards groups.

Addresses and reviews needed standards; evaluates their potential

impact on CAM-I member companies, national, and international

s :andards

.

Auto-program-tools Long Range Program (ALRP) (1972)

CAD/CAM; computers; software; manufacturing; geometric modeling;

process planning; NC;

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Vico E. Henriques

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opmetit

Secretariats

Scope

Fax: (202) 630-4922

Standards Staff: 7

311 First Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20001

(202) 737-8888

Founded: 1916

Trade Association

Standards Developer

43 member companies active in standardization activities

128 standards

All processed through ANSI

12 waiting approval

American National Standards Committee X3, Information Processing

Systems

A nonprofit organization that provides its members a forum for

industry consultation and united action; a means for communicating facts and v'ews of the industry to Government, to other

industries, and the public.

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i i

|

'ii'i

Standardi zati on Activities

Does not publish standards in its own actively with national standards bodie

member of ANSI. Through its Environment

represents its members to other American

mittees, including Bll, Safety Standards

Radio-Electrical Coordination; C 10 1 , Leak

£.nces; P3, P -j 1 p and Paper, SI, Acoustics;

the ANSI Information Systems and Elect

Standards Boards, the Industria 1 Autcn

ticipates in the Underwriters Laborato

Conference, Offire Appliances and Data

sections.

name but participates

s. An organizational

and Safety Committee,

National Standards Com-

' o r Mac nine Tools; C63,

o g e cjrrent for AppliS12 Noise. Serves on rical and Electronics

at i on Panel, and parries Industry Advisory

Processing Equipment

Promotes standards through publicity in association communications and the technical and trade press; distribution by member

companies; reference to, and incorporation of, standards in

member company public and internal technical publications; and

through implementation of standards in member company products.

Active standards committees and projects a~e listed in CBEMA

annual and periodic activity reports.

Through American National Standards Committee X3, member

companies perticin'te in corresponding ISO Technical Committee

97, providing direct support to ANSI as Secretariat for TC 97.

Through the Underwriters Laboratories and the U.S. National

Committee, CBEMA supports International E 1 ect rot echn i ca

1

Commission "lechnical Committee 74, Safety of Office Machines and

Data Processing Equipment. Al?o maintains active liaison and

cooperation with the International Consultative Committee for

Telephony and Telegraphy, CCITT, and the- standards programs of

the Canadian Business Equipment Manufacturers Association, the

European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA), and with

national industry standards bodies of Japan and European

countries.

Avai 1 abi ) ity

Keywords

Cooperates with the Federal Information Processing Standards

(FIPS) program by direct liaison and exchange of documents

between X3 and the National Bureau of Standards. Represents the

industry to the standards program of the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration, Department of Labor, and related activities

of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Distributed directly and through ANSI and member companies

processing;

i n f ormat i on

C nmnnt(ii>;: ri a t a Drocessing; information

systems; office machines; commum ca t i uns

,

CONCRETE PLANT MANUFACTURERS BUREAU

CONTROL SYSTEMS MANUFACTURERS DIVISION ( CSMD

)

PLANT MIXER MANUFACTURERS DIVISION (PMMD

)

Vincent P. Ahearn, Executive Secretary

900 Spring Street

Salvor Sorinq, Marylanu 20910

(301) 587-1400

Founded

:

19S8

Type of

Organ i zati on

Standards

Designations

Trade Association

Standards Developer; affiliated with the National Ready

Mixed Concrete Association

CPMB, CSMD , and PMMD prefixes

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Government

Adoption

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Widely used and referenced in government standards and

specifications.

CPMB and PMMD rating plates are affixed to concrete plants and

plant mixers meeting Bureau Standards. CSMD uses stickers instead

of plants to be affixed to control systems.

Develops engineering standards with a view toward simplification

and standardization of sizes, capacities, and other criteria

associated with the manufacture of concrete plants.

Develops standards for concrete plants and concrete miners.

Bureau standards subject to approval by the National Ready Mixed

Concrete Association. Represenced on committees of the National

Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Participates in the development

of governmental specifications or their interpretation.

Distributed directly

Keywords concrete; concrete plants; materials; construction;

CONCRETF REINFORCING STEEL INSTITUTE

Victor A. Walther, Jr., Executive Vice President

933 North Plum G.ove Road

Schaumburg, Illinois 6019o

(312) 490-1700

Founded: 1924

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Represents mill producers, fabricators, and suppliers of reinforcing bar^. Associated members include producers and suppliers

of other products used in concrete construction and fabricating

equipment manufacturing. Increases the use of reinforcing bars

through research, education, prorocion, improved efficiency for

lower final costs through better design, improved materials, and

construction techniques.

Technical activities are conducted by the CRSI Engineering

Practice Committee and subcommittees on bar supports, placing

reinforcing bars, concrete joist construction, detailing reinforced concrete, and splicing reinforcing steel.

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardi zat i on Activities

Availability Sold directly

Keyworus reinforcing steel; concrete; joists; construction; building;

CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS

see JOINT COMMITTEE ON DEVICES AND DRUGS

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

John J. Benson, E-ecutive Vice President and Secretary

111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Marine Plaza 1700

Milwaukee, Wi;crnsin 53202

(414) 272-094.1

Type of

Organization

Foundea

:

1909

Trade Association

Stardards Developer

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Standards PCSA Standard, LEMB prefix

Designation

Scope A nonprofit U.S. trade association representing POO companies

which manufacture heavy construction machines and related

components used in the general construction, roadbu i 1 d i ng

,

housing, mining, energy, and forestry fields.

Acts as a forum for its member companies to discuss and act unon problems and issues of industry-wide concern, including product

safety, machine performance standards, government liaison,

international trade, statistical marketing data, parts and

service information, and energy management.

Acts as a clearing house for the construction equipment manu- facturing indjstry in the areas of safety, health, and environmental performance standards for const ruct i oi> machines. The term

"performance standards" refers to oerformance criteria for

machine safety, protective devices, noise characteristics, etc.,

as opposed fro cn s ineering standards which dictate design. Published standa r ds include those for mobile cranes and excavators

and ratings of vibratory rammc-s and plates.

Representatives deal with technical issues (including machine

nomenclature, classification and specifications; voluntary

consensus standards; regulations; and research) and safetyoriented issues for machines such as crawler tractors ana loaders, wneel loaders and tractors, graders, dumpers (offhigh, 'ay haulers), tractor-scrapers, compactors, planers, soil

stabilizers, cranes, and excavators.

Active in the broad area of commercial standards that cover

product maintenance, usage, certification, test, and inspection

Writes and publishes comma rc ial standards used by the American

National Standards Institute in development of consensus

standards

.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords construction; machinery; rood building; mining; forestry;

Standardization

Act i v i t i es

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE

Joseph A. Gasc-iigne, Executive Director

601 Madison Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(703) 684-0300

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designations

Government

Adoption

Scope

Founded: 1948

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1964

350 guide specifications

None processed through ANSI

Drafts net available for review

MAS! ERF0RMAT ; SPECTEXT

The Department of Defense has adopted CSI MP-2-1 MASTER-FORMAT,

Master List of Section Titles and Numbers

A national technical society dedicated to improving and coor- dinating all aspects of construction specifications and

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communi cati ons . Sixteen thousand members encompassing all ?eginents of the construction industry including architects,

engineers, contractors, material suppliers, and others.

Standardization Activities are directed toward standardization of the language

Activities and format of construction specifications, as well as format,

organization, and coordination of the contents of the Project

Manual for a construction project.

Publishes a Manual o

f Practice which provides techniques, procedures, and formats for the preparation and organization of

construction documents. Included is MASTERFORMAT which was jointly issued with CSI's Canadian counterpart, Construction

Specifications Canada. The 16-Division concept presented in

MASTERFORMAT has beer, adopted by government and private practir.es

as a uniform approach for the organization of information con- tained in Project Manuals for Constructi or-

.

Produces S.-bCTEXT through its research affiliate, The Construction Sciences Research Foundation (CSRF). SPECTEXT is a 350

section library of master guide specifications for construction

projects prepared in accordance with CSI recommended practices.

CSI has also developed a product information retrieval system

(SPEC-DATA II) and an automated computerized system for specification text manipulation adaptable to all types of master

specification programs.

ailability Sold directly

Keywords specifications; formats; construction documentation; construction; information processing;

CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Stephen Brobeck, Executive Director

1314 14th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 387-6121

Founded: 1968

Consumer Advocacy Organization

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM Committee F - 1

5

Consumer Products FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review

Consumer membership organization composed of more than POO

national, state, and local groups committed to the goals of consumer advocacy and education. Advances pro-consumer policy

before Congress, the Administration, regulatory agencies, and the

courts; assists state and local consumer groups; and increases

public and media awareness of consumer needs.

Standardization Provides the consumer perspective for organizations which develActivltles op standards.

Keywords consumer advocacy; consumer products;

Type of

Organization

Representatl on

Scope

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C^MTAINERIZ/ T IC1 AND INTERMODAL INSTITUTE

Norman M. Stone, Executive Director

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardi zat i on Acti vi ti es

Formerly

Keywords

299 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 697-3i20 Telex WUI 62455

Fourded 1960

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A membership trade association of shippers, carriage operators,

terminal and port managers, and equipment manufacturers engaged

in serving the c on t a i ne ri zat i on industry.

Works through ISO and ANSI to develop standards. Works closely

with the Transportation Association of America, Society of Packaging and Handling Engineers, Packaging Institute, Society of

Automotive Engineers, and the National Defense Transportation

Association.

Containerization Institute

containerization; in termodal transportation; cargo handling;

transportation; packaging;

CONTRACTORS PUMP BUREAU

Walter D. Anderson, Executive Director

13975 Connecticut Avenue

Suite 205

Silver Spring, Maryland 20906

(301) 871-8988

Founded: 1937

Type of Trade Association

OrganizatioT Standards Developer

Standards

De ve 1 opaen c Standards developer since 1937

12 members participating in standards activities

Standards not processed through ANSI

Standards

Desi gnat i on Contractors Pump Bureau standards

Governnent

Adopti on These standards have been adopted by many state and local governmental agencies and by the U.S. Navy.

Certification Certification is by the individual manufacturer who states that

his products are manufactured in accordance with the standards of

the Contractors Pump Bureau.

Scope A national organization of manufacturers of pumps for use in the

construction industry. Standards currently in use are the 15th

revision adopted by the Bureau in July 1976.

Standardization Aimed toward the proper understanding and utilization of the

Activities various types of pumps used for construction. Assists users to determine the type and size of pump best suited for a specific

job. Developed the Certified Performance Seal used by manufacturers. Does not test, inspect or certify oumps. Active standards: self-priming centrifugal pumps, trash pumps, diaphragm

pumps, and electricslly driven submersible pumps.

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Availability Distributed directly

Keywords pump; construction; industrial equipment;

CONVEYOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Raymond J. Lloyd, Executive Vice President

1133 15th Street NW. Washirgton, D.C. 20005

(2021 429-9440

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Founded: 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

14 active standards; works through ANSI

CEMA and ANSI/CEMA prefixes

Ma nu *act u re rs and engineers of conveyors and conveying systems,

portable and stationary machinery used in transport of raw materials and finished products in warehouses and on assembly

line operations.

Develops standards for design, manufacture, and application of

conveying machinery and component parts. Activities administered

by CEMA Product Sections and CEMA Engineering Conference. Works

with the Federation Europeenne de la Manutention (FEM) to enhance

exchange of information -/ith European conveyor manufacturers.

Member of the American National Standards Institute. Also works

with other organizations, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and with Federal Government organizations including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Office

of Stam-aMs and the Bureau of Mines.

Sold directly and through ANSI

Association of Conveyor and Material Preparation Equipment

Manufacturers (1935)

Conveyor Association (1945)

conveyors; machinery; industrial equipment;

COOKWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Paul Uetzmann, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box J Walworth, Wisconsin 53184

(414) 275-6838

Founded: 1922 Standards Staff:

Trad^ Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1963

23 members participating in standards activities

16 active standards

All processed through ANSI

Draft standards available* for review

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Standards

Designation

Certi f i cati on Scope

Standardization

Acti vities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

CMA prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A national trade association that represents U.S. companies en- gaged in the manufacture of cookware, bakeware, and miscellaneous

cooking assessories. Promotes the welfare of the cookware

industry, improves services to the public, and carries out

activities in furtherance of the industry consistent with the

public interest.

Establishes voluntary standards

the industry. Standards are manufacturer, user, and general

dures tor determining sizes and

for products manufactured within

intended as guides to a i d the

public. Standards rover procecapacities, uniform terminoTogy

for finishes and decorations, specifications for plastic handles

and knobs, safety and health guidelines, metal specifications,

and metric guidelines. Standards activity is the responsibility

of a Standards/ Engineering Committee represented by members of

domestic cookware/bakeware manufacturers. ANSI Z61. 1-1979 has

adopted all CMA standards for metal cookware and bakeware.

Sold directly and through ANSI

Aluminum Ware Association ( 1 y 6 3

)

Metal Cookware Manufacturers Association (1981)

Keywords cookware; bakeware; microwave; food; consumer products;

DOLING TOWER INSTITUTE

Dorothy Garrison, Administrative Manager

P.O. Box 73383

Houston, Texas 7 7U90

(713) 350-1995

Founded

:

1950

Type of

Organization

Standa rds

Devel consent

Standards

Dcsi gnati on

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1950

270 members participate in standards activities

11 active standards

None processed through ANSI

STD - Standard

ATC - Acceptance Test Code

WMS - Wood Maintenance Standard

NCL - Nomenclature

Government

Adopt i on

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Many government

spec i f i cati ons . bids include CTI Standards as part of the

The Cooling Tower Institute may certify that a line of towers

will perform in accordance with the manufacturers' published

ratings.

A nonprofit, technical association dedicated to the improvement

of technology, design, performance, and maintenance of cooling

towers and cooling tower systems. Consists of manufacturers,

users, and suppliers of equipment and chemicals, as well as engineering firms having an interest in cooling water related

problems including water and air pollution. International

members h i p

.

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Standa rdi zat i on Acti vi t i es

Avai laoility

Keywords

The standards activities of the Cooling Tower Institute are centered on fulfilling user-defined requirement of the industry

and its customers. There are 10 published standards including

recommended grades, grading rules, and allowable design stresses

for redwood lumber; methods and instrumentation for determining

water cooling capaoility of mechanical draft towers; and recom- mended material, manufacturing limitations, design requirements

and allowable loads for timber fasteners. The Institute is also

active on standards committees of NACE, ASME, and others.

Sold directly

cooling; industrial equipment; water;

COPPEft DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Type; of

Organ i zati on Standards

Oesgi nati on

Sec.retari ats

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Arthur Cohen, Manager Standards and Safety Engineering

405 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 953-7300

Founded: 1963

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Handbook

U.S. National Committee for Coppor and Copper Alloys

An engineering development and market research organization for

the copper and brass industry; develops new markets for copper

and copper alloys; creates new concepts; builds prototypes and

proves commercial feasibility for new applications of copper,

brass, and bronze. Provides technical support to users of copper

and copper alloys.

Carries out standardization activities for brass mill and

foundry products. Publishes the Standards Handbook which covers tolerances; alloy data, both wrought and cast; terminology;

engineering data; sources; and a specifications cross index.

Cooperates with ISO and Pan American Standards Commission

(C0PANT). Reviews Federal and military standards. A Standards

Advisory Committee coordinates publication activities and participation in voluntary standard organizations.

Distributed directly

Copper and Brass Research Association

copper; brass; bronze; materials;

CORDAGE INSTITUTE

Robert J. Keefe, Executive Director

444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 7U

Washington, D.C. 20001

(2C2) 638-7030

Founded: 1920

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Development

Scope

Standardization

Activities

I3*

Avai lability

Keywords

Standards developer since 1924

Composed of rope and twine manufacturers in the United States,

with some Canadian manufacturers and Cordemex of Mexico as special members. Promotes interests of the industry and imoroves

its services to the public; compiles and distributes information;

cooperates in handling problems common to the industry.

Maintains a Technical Committee which develops o' participates

in developing specifications for hard fiber and synthstic rope

and twine with Government agencies. Works closely with the U.S.

Army, U.S. Navy, the Maritime Administration, t!ie Coast Guard,

the General Services Administration, and others. Works with the

Defense Supply Agency (Defense Industrial Supply Center) in

regard to military specifications for natural and synthetic fiber

ropes; U.S. Naval Ship and Engineering Center; and the U.S. Army

Natick Laboratory. Also cooperates with private organizations

including American Merchant Marine Association (towing hawsers on ocean-goinr vessels); American Society of Mechanical Engineers

(slina specifications); National Ski Area Association (rope tow

anc' rescue rope specifications); New York City Fire Department

(rescue ropes); public utility companies (specifications and test

methods); National Fire Protection Association; and Oil Companies

International Marine Forum.

New projects include review of testing procedures for breaking

strength standards and safety factors for double braided ropes

(nylon and polyester), update of current CI specifications for

three strand and light plaited rope, chemical and temperature

resistance of cordage fibers, update of expert witness and

testing laboratories listing, and development of standards for

abrasion and wet tensile strength.

Participates in the activities of Technical Committee 38 - Textiles of the International Organization for Standardization

(ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Oil

Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA). Provides a listing for laboratories for testing purposes, does no actual testing.

Publications include Quality Control -Mi nimum Standards; Specifications for Synthetic Ropes; Standard Test Methods for Stranded

and Plaited Synthetic Fiber Ropes; Bend Tests Made on Natural and

Synthetic Fiber Ropes; Fiber Rope Slings - Load Ratings and Safe

Practices; The Cordage Industry Product Catalog; and The Safe Use

of Rope - A User's Guide to the Safe Application of Fiber Ropes;

Agricultural Twine Standard; Tying Twine Standard; Braided Rope

Definitions; Standard Terminations for Testing Braided Rope;

Quality Control; ai:d General Rope Usage.

Distributed directly

rope; cordage; industrial equipment; twine;

CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION

Karen Petrosino, Assistant Director, Public Affairs

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 331-1634

Founded: 1913

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Representation Nine member companies active in ISO, NFPA, ANSI

U.S. TAG ISO/TC 93

Association for the U.S.

services in the art-! as of

eminent relations.

corn wet milling industry. Provides

re search, public information, and govStandardization

Activities

Cooperates with U.S. and international standards developing

organizations. Maintains an Analytical Procedures Committee

which develops and publishes Standard Analytical Methods of the

Member Companies for use in analysing industry products. Cooperates with analytical groups so ch as AOAC in this endeavor.

Does not issue product standard- or specifications, but cooperates with governmental bodies such os FDA, FCC . USDA, USP, and

Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization (FAO/

WHO). This activity is coordinated by the Scientific and Applied

Development Committee.

Corn Industries Research Foundation (1956,

Associated Corn Products Manufacturers (1932)

American Manufacturer's Association of

Products from Corn (1923^

corn; corn products; corn starch; agriculture; food;

COSMETIC, TOILETRY AND FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION

E. Edward Kavanaugh, President

1110 Vermont Avenue NW. Suite 800

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 331-1770

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

(level opment

Government

Adoption

Scope

Telex: 89-2673

Standardization

Activities

Founded: 1894

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Developer of 186 specifications (voluntary standards) and 446

chemical descriptions since 1942

Development of standard nomenclature since 1972

FDA recognizes the CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary as the

official nomenclature for labeling cosmetic products through

21 CFR S701.3.

A national trade association representing the cosmetic, toiletry,

and fragrance industry. Active membership of 250 companies that

manufacture or distrubute 90% of the finished cosmetic products

marketed in the United States. Also, 225 associate member com- panies from related industries, such as manufacturers of cosmetic

raw materials and packaging materials. Represents its membership

internationally in a range of scientific and regulatory areas. Specifications developed by a 25 member committee of analytical

chemists representing both cosmetic manufacturers and suppliers.

Has as its responsibility the publication of the CTFA Compendium

of Cosmetic Ingredient Composition which includes .specifications

that chemically characterize and df; scribe cosmetic ingredients,

and test methods and spectra that correspond to these specifications; descriptions of raw materials are provided wrere specifications have not been developed. Specifications are strictly

voluntary and designed to represent, the type of ingredients used

by the industry. The CTFA Compendium represents the largest

collection of authentic specifications on cosmetic ingredients.

1C3
m

r

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

In compliance with Food and Drug Admi n i st r?t i on

1 s regulations,

the Association provides standard nomenclature for r.ocmetic raw materials. A twelve member committee develops this nomenclature.

Scld directly

Toilet Goods Association (1935-1971)

cosmetic ingredients; cosmetics; toiletry; fragrance; laboratory

testing; materials: consumer products;

t:

COTTON WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Donald L. Wallace, Executive Vice President

232 East Capitol Street

Washington. D.C. 20003

(202) 54*-*753

Founded: 1969

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Consists of cotton compress and cotton warehouse owners and

operators in the cotton belt states from the Carolinas to

California. Associate membership is available to industryrelated businesses, such as insurance companies, banks, equipment

dealers, manufacturers, steamship and true* lines.

Maintains Special Committees on Bale Preparation, Insurance and

Standards, and Research and Engineering, which work closely with

U.S. manufacturers of cotton bale ties and buckles, with a vif.w to improving their quality, strength, and reliability. Resulting

standards, widely used since 1956, cover width of ties, thickness

of ties, minimum elongation of ties under stress, flatness of

ties, weight and minimum tensile breaking strengti of both tius

and buckles.

Distributed airectly

Merger of the American and

Cotton Warehouse Associations

cotton; materials;

the National

(1969)

Cotton Compress aid

COUNCIL OF AMERICAN-FLAG SHIP OPERATORS

Edmund T. Sommer, Jr.

NW.

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Counsel

16^7 K Street

Su'te 1200

Washington, D.C.

(202) 466-5388

Founded: 1977

20006

Telex: TWX 7108221163

Standards Staff: 1 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI MH5

ISO/TC 104

Supports development of a statutory and regulatory framework

within which all ocean carriers in the international trade of the

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United States will compete on an equal basis and the promotion of

U.S. flag shipping through close cooperation with shippers, government agencies, and various international organizations, such

as the International Chamber of Shipping and the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization.

Standard! zati on

Acti -iti es Participates in domestic and international standards developmentinvolving multi-modal cargo containers and related equipment.

Representatives are active on ANSI committee MH5, U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 104, American Bureau of Shipping, and other relevant

organi zati ons

.

Forasrly Committee of American Steamship Lines (1952)

American Institute of Merchant Shipping (1969)

Keywords transportation; ships; containers; intermodal;

COUNCIL OF NATIONAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATIONS

Patricia R. Harris, Executive Director

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Bureau of Standards

Washington, D.C. 20234

(301) 921-3241

Founded: 1939 Standards Staff: 2 Type of

Organi zati on Professional Society

Standards Developer

Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards developer since 1939

300 individuals active in standards development

45 active Z39 American National Standards

All standards are processed through ANSI

Draft standards and revisions available for review by

for a nominal charge

non-members

Standards

Designation

ANSI prefix

Certi f i cation

Secret ari at

s

No certification programs

ANSC Z39, which serves as the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC 46.

Scope Federation of national library and information associations. Promotes a closer relationship among the information associations of

the United States and Canada to provide a forum for discussion of

mutjal interests.

Standard! zati on Activities

Maintains American National Standards Committee Z39 which is the

standards organization in the United States responsible for

writing, developing, and promoting voluntary standards in the area of libraries, publishing, and information sciences. Z39

members include libraries and library cooperatives, information

utilities, abstracting and indexing services, publishers, government agencies, and professional associations.

Activities are directed toward achieving economies of scale and

reducing duplication of effort among members of the information

community. Common standards include International Standard Book

Number (ISBN) and International Standard Serial Number (ISSN).

Availability Distributed through ANSI

Keywords library science; information systems; documentation; publishing;

abstracting; indexing; communications; information processing;

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CRAYON, WATER COLOR AND CRAFT INSTITUTE

Deborah Fanning, Executive Vice President

715 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(617) 266-6800

Founded: 1936

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designations

Certification

Scope

Standardization

Act i v i t i es

Availability

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

2 active standards

PS and CS prefixes

The Certified Products Bureau of the Institute, initiated in 1940, insures the safety and quality of the products of subscribers to tha bureau. Certified products are identified by a CP or AP Seal, both registered trademarks. The CP Seal insures

both nontoxicity and specific quality requirements; the AP Seal

insures nontoxicity only. Nonmember manufacturers may subscribe

and be authorized to use the CP and AP Seals of the bureau if they meet the requirements. The products covered by the seals are crayons, chalk, finger paints, modeling clay, liquid and

powdered tempera, semimoist water colors, block printing ink,

school paste and related school art products.

An association of manufacturers of children's art materials which

conducts a wide range of activities.

Maintains a Certification Committee which is responsible for the

standardization activities.

Works with the National

commercial and more rece ducts within the scope

are CS130-60, Color Mat PS30-70, School Chalk,

with five separate sta

paints and inks for use crayons and modeling cl of two pending standards

Bureau of Standards to develop and update

ntly Voluntary Product Standards for proof the institute. Two current standards

erials for Art Education in Schools and

Presently plans are to replace CS130-60

ndards. Standards for school paste and

in schools are in process. Standards for

ay will be initiated upon the completion

Distributed directly

crafts; water color; crayon; education; consumer products;

CULTURED MARBLE INSTITUTE

T. David McFarland, Executive Director

Type of

Organ i zat ion

Standards

Designation

435 North Michigan Avenue

Suite 1717

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 644-0828

Founded: 1974

Trade Association

Standards Developer

ANSI Z124.3

CMILS3-76

Telex: 701633

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Government

Adopt i an Certification

Scope

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Several State Codes reference the CM I LS2-76 Standard

C M I administers a Certification Program ror cultured

lavatories utilizing third party independent testing

ator i es .

marble

laborRepresents manufacturers of cultured marble products such as lavatories, bath tubs, shower pans, and flat stocks. Focuses on improving the quality of cultured marble in the marketplace and

increasing market penetration of members' products.

Prepared and maintains CMI L 5 2-76, Property and Performance

Standard for Cultured Marble Lavatories. Represented on ANSI

Z124 Committee that is responsible for standards covering bath

tubs, shower pans, lavatories, and water closets.

Distributed througn ANSI

cultured marble; plumbing fixtures; building; materials;

CUTTING TOOL MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

C. Wei 1 es' Jatho , Executive Secretary

6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 175

Birmingham, Michigan 48010

(313) 647-4747

Type of

Organi zation

Representat i on Scope

Standardi zation

Act i vi t ies

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1943

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI B94

Association of U.S. manufacturers of cutting tools and machine

tool accessories used primarily in manufacturing industries.

Serves on various technical committees of ANSI B94. Works with

ASME. Draft standards and revisions available for review.

Cutting Tool Manufacturers Association

cutting tools; machine tool accessories; manufacturing;

DAIRY AND FOOD INDUSTRIES SUPPLY ASSOCIATION

Harold E. Thompson, Technical Director

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designat ion

Telex: 908706

Standards Staff

6245 Executive Boulevard

Rockville, Maryland 20852

(301) 984-1444

Founded: 191*

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developed since 1944

475 members and non-members participate in standards development

62 Sanitary Standards; and 10 Accepted Practices

None processed through ANSI

3-A Sanitary Standards

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Government

Adoption

Certification

Cited in recommended Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance of U.S.

Public Health Service

Cited in U.S. Department cf Agriculture plant regulations

Accepted by state and local public health and agriculture agencies throughout U.S,

Equipment complying with the standards nay carry 3-A symbol, con- tingent upon authorization frcm the 3-A Symbol Council.

Scope Represents the

da i ry i ndust ry

i ndust ry

.

mo nu f ac t u r e rs of supplies and equipment for the

and th? supplier organization for the food

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Cosponsors the 3-A Sanitary Standards program with other dairy

processor trade associations. Houses the secretary of the program and coordinates the work of 47 specific task committees

which develop the standard. Implements standards activity through

the DFISA, Technical Committee, and "satellite" task committees.

Sponsors the 3-A program for dairy equipment and the E-3-A Sanitary Standards for liquid egg processing equipment. Cooperates

with local, state and federal agencies, equipment manufacturers

and distributors, and public health officials in developing

standards.

Avail bility Published in Journal of Food Protection

Distributed by International Association

En v i ronmer t a 1 Sanitarians

cf Milk, Food , and

Keywords egg; dairy; equipment; food;

DATA PROCESSING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Edward J. Palmer, Executive Director

505 Busse Highway

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(312) 825-8124

Founded: 1951

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

AHSI X3

National and international organization of 41,000 members engaged

in data processing, systems development, and use and management

of computers and related equipment.

Standardization Participates in standards development in the data processing

Activities field through its membership and active representation on the

American National Standards Committee X3 on Computers and Information Processing. Encourages and publicizes efforts toward the

development of standards in data processing equipment, terminology, data codes, analysis, documentation, and computer programming languages through its monthly Data Management Magazine and

Standards Diary. Solicits review and comment by its members on proposed standards.

Formerly National Machine Accountants Association (1951-1962)

Keywords data processing: information management; computers;

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DENTAL MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Edward B. Shils, Executive Director

1118 Land Title Building

Philadelphia, Pennyslvania 19110

(215) 563-2588

Founded: 19j2

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop scandards

American Dental Association, the Federation Dent a ire Internationale, American National Standard 1- Institute, the Food & Drug

Administration, and other specialized organizations in the

development of standards and specifications for dental equipment

and dental suppl i es

.

A trade organization of dental manufacturers; represent: 150 U.S.

companies engaged in research, development, and manufacture of

dental equipment and dental supplies. Represents its membership

in areas such as technology, government relations, exports, and

i ndust ry act i v i t i es . Maintains echnology Committee which works with the PDA, the

Defense Department, the National Bureau of Standards, and other

government agencies, as well as with the American Dental Association, in their development of standards,

tion, and acceptance programs on various

develops manufacturing practices manuals.

guidelines, certif^cadental products. Also

Keywords dental supplies, dental equipment; medical equipment;

DFA OF CALIFORNIA

Frank A. Mosebar, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 270-A

303 Brokaw

Santa Clara, California 95052

Founded: 1903

Type of

Organization

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards

Devel opment

Standards developer since 1909

Standards

Designation

DFA Dried Fruit & Tree Nut Grades & Specifications

Certification DFA of California Certificate of Quality is issued for shipments

meeting industry requirements and grades for superior quality.

Certificates issued as a result of this type of inspection have

achieved worldwide acceptance and establish a prime focal evidence of a "delivery" by the shipper.

Secretari 5ts

Scope

U.S. Technical Advisory Group for I SO/ TC 34 Dried Fruit

ECE, Group of Experts on dry and , r ied fruit

Subcommi ttee 13,

An association of California's dried fruit and tree nut processors handling 95% of California's annual one billion dollar dried

fruit and tree nut production.

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i

Standardization

Activities

Avf i 1 ?bi 1 ity

Formerl

y

Keywords

Establishes grade standards for dried fruits and tree nuts con- sidered nationa 1 in scope. These define defects and certain

quality standards as set forth in USDA grades and industry specifications. Standards comply with both the domestic and foreign

need to know that goods shipped comply with contract descriptions. Standards developed encompass industry specifications for

dried fruit and tree nuts produced in California. Also acts as the research agency in developing such standards as may be re- quired for new products developed in the dried fruit industry.

Cooperates with foreign governments and submits food additives

petitions used in the dried fruit and tree nut industries.

Services include prune, walnut, and fig inspections as required

by Federal or state marketing orders governing these products,

inspections of the majority of dried apples, cut fruits, and

pistachio nuts produced in California under private contract.

Distributed directly

Dried Fruit Association of California

dried fruit; tree nuts; agriculture; food;

DIAMONP WALNUT GROWERS

Frank L. Light. President

1050 South Diamond Street

P.O. Box 1727

Stockton, California 95201

(209) 466-4851

Founded: 1912

Type of Trade Association

Organ i zat i on Standards Developer

Standards 9 domestic, 5 Canadian, 15 Devel opnent

Cert i f i cat ion DWGI employs a of California

of s h i pment

.

Quality Control Department and the services of DFA

to certify products during processing and at time

Scope A nonprofit cooperative association owned by 3,850 walnut growers

who produce 50 percent of the walnuts grown in the State of

California.

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Develops standards for shelled walnuts with all statements of

maximum restraints and definitions concerning size, color, and

defective kernels from United States Standards for Shelled Walnuts (Juglans regia), 23 F.R. 10354, January 25, 1959, and De- partment of Agriculture, Consumer and Marketing Service Walnut

Color Chart of 1 9 f 7 , except- where superseded by the Code of

Federal Regulations, Title 21, Section 128.10, March 30, 1972, or other applicable sections. Established four color and five s*ze

standards for inshell walnuts with all statements of tolerance

and definitions concerning size, color, and grade defects from

United States Standards for Grades of Walnuts (Juglan? regia) 'n the Shell, 29 F.R. 12865 , September 12 , 1964 , as amer.ded

September 1, 1968, 33 F.R. 10840.

Standards are national in scope and DWGI markets under the

Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended, with

administration by the Walnut Control Board in San Mateo. DWGI's

involvement with other governmental agencies also includes the

Department of Agriculture, Fruit and Vegetable Division, Food and

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Drug Administration, Economic Research Service, Foreign Agricul

tural Service, and the Department of Commerce.

Standards promoted through 88 domestic and 33 foreign brokers.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly California Walnut Growers' Association (1956)

Keywords walnuts; edible nuts; agriculture; food;

DIAMOND WHEEL MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Allen P. Wherry, Manager

712 LaKewood Center North

CI eval and , Oh i o 44107

(216) 226-/700

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standard ; zat ion

Act i vi t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Fou noed 1963

Telex: 98-5559

Standards Staff: 3 Trade Association

Standards Developer

4 active standards

ANSI approved

ANSI B74.x

Manufacturers of grinding wheels and blades in which diamonds are the abras i ve used

.

The Standards and Safety Cimmittee has dev?loped standards for

shapes and sizes of diamond grinding wheels at:d hand hones, size

and density cf diamond abras ; ve grain, and an identification code

for diamond wheel shapes. Thtse have been procpssed through ANSI.

Also cooperates with ISO/TC 29/WG 5 on international standards.

Directly and through ANSI

grinding wheels; diamond abrasives; manufacturing;

DIESEL ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Allen P. Wherry, Secretary-Treasurer

712 Lakewood Center North

14600 Detroit Avenue

CI evel and , Ohi o 44107

(216) 226-7700

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Certification

Scope

Founded 1944

Telex: 9.15559 AP WHERRY LKWD

Standards Staff: 3 Trade Association

Standards Developer

6 member companies participating in standards activities

3 active standards

None processed through ANSI

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A national trade association representing U.S. companies engaged

in the manufacture of diesel and/or internal combusion engines

whose product line includes units of 1,000 horsepower or larger.

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Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Maintains a Technical Committee which prepares standards for

marine diesels, for low and medium speed stationary diesel ?nd

gas engines, for the measurement of sound from heavy-duty reciprocating engines, and for the measurement of exhaust emissions

for low and medium speed internal combustion engines.

Sold directly

diesel engines; gas engines; marine; machinery;

DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES

F. A. Meister, President

425 13th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20004

(202) 628-3544

Founded 1973

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represents producers and importers of beverage distilled spirits.

Through its standing committees of technical experts from member

companies, develops recommended guidelines pertinent to the

industry. Initiates studies, as needs are foreseen or dictated

by developments in the regulatory and/or private sectors. Cooperates with Federal agencies and other groups. Projects include

plant fire protection recommendations and metric size standards,

both domestic and international.

Foi merly

Keywords

Distilled Spirits Institute

The Bourbon Institute

Licensed Beverage Industries

alcoholic beverages; distilled spirits; metric; fire protection;

DOOR AND HARDWARE INSTITUTE

Richard Hornaday, Executive Vice President

7711 Old Springhouse Road

McLean, Virginia 22102

(703) 555-3990

Founded 1934 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organization

Standards

Deve I opment

Government

Adoption

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

17 active standards

Standards processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

Invitation to review announced through ANSI

" A 1 1 5

" Series for steel and wood doors has been adopted by VA,

GSA, and DoD. Wholesalers and specifiers distributing doors and builders' hard- ware to architects, contractors, and builders. Conducts management and technical courses and statistical surveys. Sponsors

technical research and establishes standards.

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Standardization

Acti v it ies

Avai

1

ubil ity

Formerly

Keywords

Formulates standard specifications for preparation of standards

steel doors and frames for builders' hardware. Works closely

with BHMA, NAAMN, ISDSI and SDI in developing standards. Solicits technical input from all affected interests, including government and industry organizations.

Distributed directly and through ANSI

National Builders Hardware Association

doors; builders' hardware; building;

DOOR OPERATOR AND REMOTE CONTROLS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Frank S. Fitzgerald, Executive Secretary

Suite 201

655 West Irving Park

Chicago, II 1 inois 60613

(212) 525-2644

Type of

Organization

Founded .959 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Keywords

A natioral trade association comprised of manufacturers of

vehicular door operators -- residential, commercial, or industrial -- and/or remote controls for the operation.

Maintains a technical committee which developed a Minimum Standard for Heavy Duty Industrial and Commercial Draw Bar Type

Electrically Powered Door Operators. It no longer develops standards but cooperatts with Underwriters Laboratories in its

development of UL 325, Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery,

Gate, and Window Uperators and Systems. Also cooperates with the

Federal Communications Commission regarding the rules and equipment authorization procedures of radio frequency devices.

doors; remote control; hardware; buildings;

DRY PROCESS CERAMIC AND SI EAT I TE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Richard C. Byrne, Secretary

25 North Broadway

Tarrytown, New York 10591

(914) 332-0040

Founded 1978

Type of

Organization

Scope

St&ndardl rat 1 on Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Manufactures of kiln fired ceramic compositions which results

in ceramic oroducts of many uses that withstand high temperature,

long use, great mechanical, electrical and chemical stresses.

Develops standards for general test methods, inspection sampling,

loss factor tests, resistance to thermal extremes, and other

technical characteristics.

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Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Dry Process Manufacturers Association (1978)

The Steatite Manufacturers Association (1978)

Keywords ceramic products; materials;

DUCTILE IRON PIPE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

Troy F. Stroud, P.E., President

245 Riverchase Parkway East Suite 0 Birmingham, Alabama 35244

(205) 988-9870

Founded: 1915

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scops

Standard i zat i on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Four members active in voluntary standards including representatives on standards committees of ANSI, <\STM, AWWA, ASME, NFPA,

and others.

American manufacturers of ductile iron pipe, dedicated to maintaining the highest piping standards through a program of

continuing research. Ductile iron pipe is used extensively for

water and wastewater applications.

Participates in national committees that develop product standards pertaining to ductile iron pipe, including standards for

manufacture, design, installation, joints, coatings, linings,

fittings, and other appurtenances. Utilities and consulting

engineers frequently incorporate these standards in purchase

orders and contract specifications. Members also provide standards committees with research and test data concerning their

product s

.

Cast Iron Pipe Publicity Bureau ( 1 ate-1920 ' s

)

Cast Iron Pipe Research Association (1979)

pipe; fittings; water;

industrial equipment;

wastewater; plumbing; sanitation;

EASTERN B RD BANDING ASSOCIATION

H.B. Suthers, President

Mine Road, Bo 332 D Pennington, New Jersey 08534

Founded: 1923

Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Provides consultation services to professional and amateur

ornithologists who are active and licensed by the Fish and

Wildlife Service to engage in ba.idinn and marking activities of

birds protected by the Bird Treaty Acts. Publishes a quarterly

magazine dealing with bird banding and related activities and

research data, new methods, and field techniques. Membership

nu„ibers 725 .

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m

Standardization Standardizes field method;- which further aid work done by

Activities appropriate governmental agencies in the collection of field data

and statistics of bird populations, bird migration, breeding

studies, and similar projects involving marking and banding of

birds as a means of gathering these data. Cooperates extensively

with the U.S. Department of Interiors' Fish and Wildlife Service.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords birds; recreation;

EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE

John P. Markey, Director

1111 19tn Strett NW. Industry Standards Department

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 828-7400

Founded: 1933

Telex: 710 822 0132

Standards Staff: 4 Type of

Organization

Represent at i on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Trade Association

Work through other organizations to develop standards

150 members active in

t i ves on more than 80

NF PA , ASME and others

EEI standardization, including representastandards committees of ANSI, ASTM, IEEE

An association of America's investor-owned electric utility

companies. Its members provide over 77 percent of the country's

electricity, se-ving over three-quarters of the U.S. population.

The principal forum where electric utility people exchange information on developments in their business and maintain liaison

between the industry and the federal government. A basic objective is the "advancement in the public service of the art of

producing, transmitting, and distributing electricity and the

promotion of scientific research in such field."

Standards activities are directed toward cost effective programs

and innovative techniques to maximize the effectiveness of its

representatives on national standards committees.

Electric utility companies make extensive use of standards and

actively participate in committees developing standards they can apply. These include standards for electric power generation and

transmission equipment such as boilers, all types of turbines,

transformers, circuit breakers, and valves; all aspects of radiation measurement and protection; and standards for safety, air

and water quality, computers, and many others.

Although the Institute is not a standards developing organization, it works within the voluntary standards system to coordinate electric utility industry standards activities and act as the industry voice. Its Codes aid Standards Executive Aavisory

Committee has overall responsibility for directing all EEI activities relating to codes and standards. It recommends policy to the EEI Board in regard to participation in standards development

work within the voluntary consensus organizations and coordination with government agencies which develop or reference standards in the regulatory process.

The Standards Coordinating Committee coordinates high priority

standard-; activities of interest to the industry and provides

relevant information to member companies. A formal program of

interfacing directly with standards developing organizations such

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IEEE, ASME , NEMA

.

and *\STM includes a procedure for monand coordinating inter national standards activities. The

Committee coordinates participation in the development of metrication programs within the electric utility industry

and monitors activities of the American National Metric Council.

as ANSI

i t o r i n g Metrication

Keywords

In addition to these committees specifically tasked to monitor

and coordinate broad issues and subjects, each EEI technical com- mittee is responsible for monitoring the work of standards developing committees in its field. The technical committees accom- plish this through a Codes and Standards Subcommittee which, in cooperation with the Association of Edison Electric Illuminating

Companies, advises the Electric Light and Power representatives

on standards; committees of the industry's position on proposed

standards. Each EEI member company has a Codes and Standards

Liaison Representative who is made awa<e of standards activities

and issues through an EEI newsletter and special reports.

energy; electric power; electrical equipment; nuclear; metric;

ELASTIC FABRIC MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN TEXTILE ASSOCIATION

Karl Spilhaus, President

211 Congress Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(617) 542-8220

Founded: 1953

Type cf

Organ i zat i on Standards

Des i gnat i ens Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

NTA-EC prefix

Represents over th^ee quarters of the elastic fabrics industry of

the United States. Became part of Northern Textile Association

in 19/0.

Standard! zati on Acti vi ti es

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Actively engaged in the establishment, review, revision, and promulgation of standard vest methods, performance standards, and

specifications for stanoard types of knitted, woven and braided

elastic fabrics and nonelastic braided trimming. Current standards include: Woven Waistband Elastic Minimum Performance

Standard/A Performance Standard for Webbing Used in Men's ard

Boys' Underwear and Pajamas; Methods of Testing Wide Elastic

Fabrics-Tension and Stretch, NTA-EC-1-71.

In addition to counseling engineering societies such as the

American Society for Testing and Materials and Federal agencies,

the EFMC's Technical Committee is a source for i nterl aboratory

testing and test methods, review of product characteristics, and

the development of suggested tolerances and specifications.

Di stri buted di rectly

Elastic Fabric Manufacturers Institute (1970)

textiles; fabrics; braids; trim; webbing; elastic;

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ELECTRICAL APPARATUS SERVICE ASSOCIATION

August A. 2 u c c h 1 e , Executive Vice President

Type of

Qrgani zati on Scope

Standard . zati on Activities

Aval 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

1331 Baur Boulevard

St. Louis, Missouri 631 32

(314) 993-2220

Founded 1933

Telex: 955329 TLX, SRVC; ATTN: EASA

Standards Staff: 2 Trade Association

Standards Developer

An international trade association of companies that sell, ser- vice, and repair industrial electric motors, generators, transformers, controls, and similar electro-mechanical equipment.

Over 2,700 members worldwide.

Develops standards and limited warranties for the electrical

apparatus sales and service industry that covsr the mechanical

mechanical and electrical aspects of repair, rebuilding, and

testing electro-mechanical equipment. This includes single and

polyphase AC induction motors, DC motors and generators, trans- formers (liquid and dry types), hermetic motors, and hand power

tools. Also defines the condition of electrical equipment for

sale, and has written standard warranties for each condition

specified. Developed set of electrical safety standards.

Distributed directly

Notional Industrial Service Association (1960)

electrical equipment; electric motors; ge'.erators; machinery;

ELECTRICAL GENERATING SYSTEMS MARKETING ASSOCIATION

Anthony Raucci, Executive Director

Box 9257

Coral Springs, Florida 33065

(305) 755-2677

Founded: 1963

Type of

Organi zati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai labi 1 ity.

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

An international industry organization representing manufacturers

and distributors involved with the generation, transmission,

storage, and control of electrical energy not directly supplied

by the public utility companies.

Maintains a cooperative standards program for developing and

promulgating standards and specifications to serve the industry

and its customers; provides an effective liaison between the

industry and its customers, both civilian and military, for the

interchange of information and iueas; and assists its customers

in obtaining the most advanced and reliable products and

scientific developments from the industy.

Distributed directly

Engine Generator Set Manufacturers Association (1971)

electrical generators; electrical power; energy; electrical

equi pment

;

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CLJCTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certification

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Acti vitip<

Awai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

John M. Kinn, Director of Engineering

2001 Eye Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 457-4961

Founded 1924

Telex: 710-822-0148

Standards Staff: 17

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1926

3000 member representatives participate in standards activities

through 750 committees

Majority of EIA Standards

Draft standards available

EIA RS and JEDEC prefixes

subcommittees and task groups

processed through ANSI

for review

The Department of Defense adopts EIA Standards applicable to

their needs.

EIA is the National Standards Organization (NS0) which is responsible for the IECQ-System certification process within the

U.S.

IEC 12F, 46, 46E, 48, 48B, 48C.

A national trade association of companies involved in the manu- facture of electronic components, equipment, and systems for

consumer. industrial, and government applications. They

represent their members in national and international areas of

i nterest

.

Involved in standardizing components such as resistors, capacitors, switches, transformers, inductors, transistors, and integrated circuits; television tubes, broadcast equipment, data

transmission, numerical control, printed circuits, radios, phonographs, satellite communications, and tape systems. Processes

standards through ANSI and the IEC. Standard; are in use throughout the world either by direct application or by adoption as an international standard. Engineering standards are designed to eliminate misunderstanding between manufacturers and purchasers,

facilitate i nterchangeabi 1 i ty and improvement of products, and

assist the purchaser in selecting and obtaining with minimum

delay the proper product fo- his particular need.

Distributed through Electrical and Electronic

Association of Canada, IHS, Global, DEC0, NSA,

Technical Publishers, Ltd.

Manuf acturi ng

I M I , Ameri can

Radio Manufacturers Association (1958)

Radio-Electronics-Television Manufacturers Association (1957)

Absorbed: Magnetic Recording Industry Association

telecommunications; electronics; industrial equipment; electrical

equipment; defense; consumer products; data processing;

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ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Raymond L. Everngarc, Jr., Managing Editor

4603 Calvert Road

College Park, Maryland 20740

(301) 864-1334

Founded: 1953

Type of

Organization

Standards

Designation

Scientific Sec i ety

Standards Developer

Approved Common Names of Insects

Scope Professional society of entomologists and others interested in the study and control of insects. Maintains specialized education, placement service, and research programs. Compiles

statistics.

Standardization

Activities

Committees work to standardize and define common and scientific names of insects and related arthropods, as well as insecticide

names

.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords insects: entomology; insecticides; pesticides; public health;

materials;

EQUIPMENT AMD TOOL INSTITUTE

Donn R. Proven, Executive Manager

1545 Waukegan Road

Glenview, Illinois 60025

(312) 729-8550

Founded 1947

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Ava i 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Asso:iation

Standards Developer

Manufacturers of automotive service equipment and tools.

Prepares test equipment performance guidelines. Maintains the

Performance Test Group which communicates witri vehicle manufacturers to insure equipment compatibility and with federal and

state agencies to insure equipment complies with

regulations. Publishes guidelines which provide

criteria that can be used to characterize service

bei.g of a professional grade for the automotive

Equipment includes voltmeters, ohmineters, brake

equipment, wheel alignment, headlamp testers, timing

gauges, exhaust emission analyzers, and others.

Distributed directly

automotive equipment; instruments;

performance

performance

equipment as technician,

testing

devices,

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ETL TESTT'G LABORATORIES

Barnes Tucker, President

Industrial Park

Cortland, New York 13045

(607) 753-6711

Founded: 1896

Type of

Organization

Cert i f i cat i on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Independent Test Laboratory

Standards Developer

Approximately 40 percent of ETL's activity is in the field of

product certification where it conducts performance tests on a wide range of products. These tests are conducted according to industry standards which are national in scope. Test results are published periodically for products such as air conditioning

equipment, gas appliances, builders hardware, fluorescent

ballasts, refrigerators and freezers, and carpeting.

ETL's certification programs are recognized and used by Federal

agencies such as General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Occupational Safety

and Health Administration ( 0 S H A )

, a n d Veterans Administration

(VA).

An independent,

t i on agency . operates within

Ref ri gerat i on ,

empl oyee- owned testing, inspection and certificaA mul t i -di sc i pi i ned organization, ETL presently

ten divisions: Acoustical, Air Conditioning and

Carpet, D.:sign Services, Electrical, Heating,

Mechanical, Photometric, Research and Development, and Safety.

Develops standard testing and certification procedures. Carpet

certification procedures to HUD/FHA minimum Property Standard

UM44C were prepared under contract by ETL. ETL is also recognized by state and 1 o c <. 1 governments as a qualified safety testing laboratory. It tests electrical

products to UL - ANSI, and IEC standards. ETL makes available its

procedural guides and certified directories to all interested

part i es

.

Electrical Testing Laboratories

testing; consumer products; electrical equipment; acoustics; air

cond i t i on i ng

;

EXCHANGE CARRIERS STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

O.J. Gusella, Executive Director

4 Century Drive

Pars i ppany-Troy Hills

New Jersey 07054

(212; 3:0-3000

Type of

Organization

Representation

Secretariat

Founded: 1983

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represents exchange carrie. interests on ANSI accredited

mittees and standards boa.ds and other organizations.

comCommittee Tl which is concerned with aspects of standardization

related to the public telephone network. Expects ANSI accreditation during 1983.

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Scope

Standardi zatlon

Activities

Foraerly

Keywords

A private, voluntary association of the exchange carrier industry

which addresses technical standards and related area? regarding

the public telephone network.

Represents exchange carrier interests in all standards and re- lated technical fields, and provides the sponsoring organization

and secretariat for an independent interconnection and interoperability standards committee (Tl), open in membership to all

parties inter3sted in the fornulation of such standards. These

parties include exchange and interexchange carriers, manufacturers, enhanced service providers, user groups, professional

associations, and government agencies.

The Telephone Group

telephone network; carrier interconnection; communications;

EXPANDED SHALE, CLAY AND SLATE INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Harry C. Robinson, Managing Director

4905 Del Ray #210

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

(301) 654-0140

Founded: 1952

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A nonprofit technical organization supported by producers of

expanded shale, clay, and slate using the rotary kiln process.

Objectives are improviny and extending the uses of expanded shale

aggregate through research and development; disseminating data to

the architectural and engineering professions and to the con- struction industry; cooperation and collaboration with other

technical organizations interested and active in the field of

concrete; and maintainance of standards for uniformly high

product qual ity

.

Active in ASTM, ACI, CSI, and ASCE in promulgating building

codes, test methods, recommended practices, specifications, and

standards for structural lightweight concrete, lightweight con- crete masonry, and/or lightweight aggregates

Publishes No. 10 Concrete Masonry Guide Specifications and No. 11 Guide Specifications for Structural Lightweight Concrete. Members' products meet requirements of Standard Specification for

Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete, ASTM C330.

Distributed directly or through members

Expanded Shale Institute (1952)

concrete; masonry; aggregates; construction; materials;

EXPANSION JOINT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Menard C. Byrne, Secretary

25 North Broadway

Tarrytown, New York 10591

(914) 332-0040

Founded: 1955

Type oi Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Scope Manufacturers of joints for piping systems. Fosters and studies

the problems peculiar to expansion joints.

Standardization Through Us Technical Committee, engages in the improvement of

Activities standards which were developed in the interest of public safety

and for guidance in design and determination of service capacities and quality of bellows expansion joints.

Keywords expansion joints; industrial equipment;

FACING TILE INSTITUTE

Type of

0. ganization

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt i on

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Carl J. Deimling, President

Box 8880

Canton, Ohio 44711

(216) 488-1211

Founded: 1934

Trade Association

Standards Developer

FTI prefix

A^TM C-126-82

Standards have been adopted by

Navy, Air Force, FDA, and others.

the Army Corps of Engineers,

There is a continuous program of testing and certification of all members' products covering surface appearance and finish con- ducted by various testing laboratories.

Composed of manufacturers of ceramic glazed structural facing

tile, natural finish tile, and glazed brick. Promotes the use of

glazed and unglazed facing tile for interior and exterior use in all phases of construction.

Engages in the standardization of shapes, colors, and installation techniques and has recently updated its specifications.

Maintains liaison with the Brick Institute of America and Mason

Contractors Association of America.

Distributed directly

Glazed Brick and Tile Institute

tile; ceramic; glazed; brick; building; materials;

FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH CORPORATION

Paul M. Fitzgerald, Vice President and

Chief Operating Officer

1151 doston-Providence Turnpike

Norwood, Massachusetts 02062

(617) 762-4300 Telex: 92-4415

Founded: 1835 Standards Staff: 184

Type of Standards Developer

Organization

Representation FMRC engineers participate in standards committees of the NF^A,

ASME, ASTM, AWWA, IEEE, ANSI, ISO and IEC.

182
Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt i on

Certification

Scope

Standardi zat i on Activities

Avail abi 1 ity

Keywords

Data Sheets, Loss Prevention Data, D.S. prefix

Approval Standards -: -

Ceitain FMRC standards are referenced in codes

of various local, state, and federal agencies,

nated FMRC as a te r t agency for certain types

quiring approval.

and regulations

OSHA has desigof equipment reThe approvals staff evaluates products to certify that they meet

certain standards of other organizations (e.g. ASTM) . Certification is a distinct and separate process and does not imply FMRC

approval

.

A wholly owned associate of the Factory Mutual System, providing

loss control standards development, basic research, applied re- search, and full-scale testing primarily for industrial, commercial, and institutional policyholders insured by Allendale

Mutual, Ar kwr i ght- Boston Manufacturers, Philadelphia Manufacturers, and Protection Mutual. Maintains full-scale testing

laboratories and modeling techniques.

Prepares loss prevention data sheets basad on staff studies cf

industrial processes and hazards, loss experience, test work, and

research by FMRC scientists and engineers, property inspections

by field engineers and input from industry, professional and

trade associations, and other sources. Subject matter includes

building design and materials, fire protection equipment and systems, heating and electrical equipment, pressure vessels and

boilers, hazardous materials and processes, and mechanical equipment. These provide recommended guidelines for the protection of

industrial, commercial, and institutional properties against

fire, explosions, wind, boiler and machinery accidents, and other

i nsured peri 1 s . Provides Approval Standards covering various type*, of fire protection equipment, flammable liquid equipment, fuel and combustion controls, bo^er combustion safeguards, industrial trucks,

electrical equipment, fire and burglar alarm systems and ser- vices, building material assemblies, and products. These specify

requirements for approval and listing of equipment, materials,

and services intended for loss control purposes and >or potential

hazards. An approval process includes inspection and audit of

the product manufacturer's production and quality control facilities, with periodic followup. Approved products are typically

labelled as "Factory Mutual System Approved" or "FM Approved".

Data sheets and standards distributed directly

fire protection; boilers; combustion; alarm systems; safety;

hazards; electrical equipment; industrial equipment; insurance;

FARM AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

John Crowley, Director of Engineering Programs

Type of

Organization

410 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 321-1470 Telex: 467846

Founded

:

1893

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation ASAE, SAt, ANSI

183
Scope Provides an ongoing forum for manufacturers of farm and industrial equipment to work together in order to have an effective

voice in decisions affecting their product", their companies,

their industries, and the economic well-being of their customers.

Standardization FIEI is not a standards development organization. Committees of

Activities the Institute utilize industry expertise to develop proposals

which are submitted to engineering standards organizations for

consideration as possible voluntary standards. Almost all FIEI standards proposals a

1"*3 submitted to the American Society of

Agricultural Engineers, tne Society of Automotive Engineers, and

(indirectly) to the American National Standards Institute and the

International Organization for Standardization.

Formerly National Association

Manufacturers

National Association

Equ i pment Institute

of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle

of Farm Equipment Manufacturers (1933) Farm

(1965)

equ i pment

;

Keywords farm equipment; agricultural equipment; industrial

construction equipment; agriculture; construction;

FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES FOR C0ATIN6S TECHNOLOGY

Frank J. Borrelle, Executive Vice President

1315 Walnut Street

Suite 832

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(215) 545-1506

Type of

Organi zation

Represent at ion

Scope

Standardizat ion

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Founded

:

1922

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Many members are engaged in standardization activites with ASTM.

A technical, professional society of the coatings manufacturing

industry. Objectives are to provide and collect scientific,

practical, and technical information on the development, manufacture, and use of coatings and printing inks, to encourage scientific and technical educational activities and tc promote efforts

to improve coatings products and their manufacture. Membership

numbers 7,000 and more than 1000 manufacturers are represented.

Cooperates with ASTM on coat i ngs- rel ated standards.

Federation of Paint and Varnish Production Clubs

paint; coatings; inks; materials;

FELT MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN TEXTILE ASSOCIATION

Karl Spilhaus, President

211 Congress Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(617) 542-8220

Founded: 1915

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

184
Standard?

Designations

FS14-68/71

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Represents over 80 percent of the pressed felt industry of the

United States. Part of Northern Textile Association since 1961.

Actively engaged in the establishment, review, revision, and promulgation of physical and chemical specification requirements

for standard types of wool felt in both roll and sheet form. The

currently active specification is Wool Felt Standard Specification, FS14-68/71.

In addition to counseling Federal agencies and engineering societies, such as the American Society for Testing and Materials and

Society of Automotive Engineers, on their wool felt specifications, provides new technic?) info-mation and papers covering

additional wool felt performance characteristics which have not yet reached specification requirement status.

Availability Distributed directly

Fonaerly Felt Association of New York City

Keywords felt; textiles; materials;

FERTILIZER INSTITUTE

Ford B. West, Assistant Vice President, Member Services

Type of

Organi zat i on

Secret ari dts

Scop?

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

1015 18th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 861-4900

Founded 1970

Telex: 89-2699

Standards Staff:

Tradt> Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Co-Secretariat, ANSI K61.1 Safety Requirement for the Storage and

Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia

U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC 134 Fertilizers and Soil

Conditioners

Supports standardization through

state fertilizer regulatory laws,

simplification of Federal and

as well as chemical analytical

methods. Also involved

and Federal levels

in safety standards activities at state

Aims to increase the accuracy and precision of the chemical

analysis of fertilizers, and to pre«'ent accidents and injury by means of education and safety practices.

supports the enactment of state uniform fertilizer laws as rec- ommended by the Association of American Plant Food Control

officials. Supports standardization of reporting and publication

forms used in various states and counties to record the consumption of fertilizers by material and grade on an annual, semiannual, quarterly, or monthly basis.

National Plant Food Institute

Agricultural Nitrogen Institute

anhydrous ammonia; fertilizer; agriculture;

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FIBRE BOX ASSOCIATION

Thomas J. Muldoon, Executive Vice President

5725 North East River Road

Chicago, Illinois 60631

(312) 693-9600

Founded: 1940

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope A nonprofit trade association representing manufacturers of cor- rugated and £o'id fibreboard. Aims to promote the industry's

general welfare; to represent members before appropriate Government, transportation, industrial, or othar agencies; to compil"

and disseminate statistical information; and to develop data useful to its members in marketing their products.

Holds membership in the International Corrugated Case Association

and participates in pertinent activities of the American National

Standa-ds Institute and the International Organization for Standardization. Advises Feaeral Government bodies preparing standards and specifications involving corrugated and solid fibreboard, particularly the General Services Administration.

In conjunction with the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers'

Institute, it has issued five joint voluntary standards and one recommended practices bulletin, referenced in the FBA Handbook.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords cardboard; box; corrugated board; fiberboard; packaging;

Standardization

Activities

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD

Paul A. Pacter, Executive Director

Financial Accounting Foundation

High Ridge Park

Stamford, Connecticut 06905

(203) 329-8401 Telex: 996413 FASB STD

Founded

;

19/3

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel cpaent

Standards

Oesignat ion

Government

Aiopt ion

Scape

Standards Developer

74 statements

37 interpretations

FASB Statement

Securities and Exchange Commission

Rules of Conduct of American Institute of CPAs

Independent, nonprofit organization. Sponsored jointly by Ameri- can Institute of CPAs, Financial Executives Institute, Financial

Analysts Federation, National Association of Accountants, American Accounting Association, Securities Industry Association;

issues statements, interpretations, technical bulletins, concepts

statements; follows "due process" procedures that include task

forces of experts, issues papers, public hearings, exposure

drafts.

186
Standard i /at Ion Activities

Avallabll Ity

Keywords

Develops standards that ijovern the general purpose financial

reports published by business corporations and other organizations. These standards form the base of "generally accepted

accounting principles."

Follows due process procedures designed to ensure broad public

participation at each staje in the standard -setting process.

Board meetings and deliberations are open for public observation.

Has an Adv'sory Council

projects, priorities, and

Issues.

of 40 persons to advise on agenda

technical solutions to accounting

Distributed oy the Financial Accounting Foundation

accounting; financial reporting; finance; data processing;

FINE HARDWOODS-AMERICAN WALNUT ASSOCIATION

Larry R. Frye, Executive Director

5603 West Raymond

Suite 0 Indianapolis, Indiana 46241

(317) 244-3311

Founded: 1914

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Standardization Cooperates in the development of grade rules for walnut lumber

Activities which are published by the National Hardwood Lumber Association.

Also cooperates with the Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Associaation in its Rules for Measurement and Inspection of Veneers and

Plywood. These grade rules are in general use both 1n the United

States and foreign countries.

Formerly Merged with Fine Hardwoods Association (1971)

Keywords wood; hardwood; timber;

FIR AND HEMLOCK DOOR ASSOCIATION

Robert H. Hunt, Executive Secretary

Yeon Building

Portland, Oregon 97204

(503) 3930

Founded

:

1965

Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel opuent

Standards

Designation

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1972

Draft standards available for review

Industry Standard FHDA/7-79

FHDA Security Standard-1

Represents major fir and hemlock panel door manufacturers. Its standards used nationally as the principal use and specification

document

.

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St ir.dard izat 1 on A Commercial Spaniards Committee fostprs and protects the interAc tlvlties est ^ of consumers in the use of fir and hemlock panel doors.

Cooperates with the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau

of Standards and other government and private agencies.

Availability Available directly

Keywords wood pro.-lucts; hulldtng;

FLAT GLASS MARKETING ASS0CIA1I0N

William J. Birch, Executive Vice President

White Lakes Professional Building

3310 Harrison Street

Topeka, Kansas 66611

(913) 266-7013

Founded 1949

Type of

Organizat Ion Scope

Standardization

Act i v it ies

Availability

Forier ly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Independent glass distributors and contractors using flat glass

products Including plate, window, building, and industrial glass.

Disseminates Industry Information and sponsors educational

courses

.

Publishes a Glazing Manual and a Sealant Manual which are reference guides for proper glazing techniques for ail types of glass.

Includes new design concepts, glazing methods, ana advanced glass

products. Useo by architects, engineers, contractors, and

glaziers worldwide.

Distributed directly

Flat Glass Jobbers Association (1969)

glazing; glass; materials; building;

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ASSOCIATION

Sheron Edward Weary, Director of Technology and Data

1090 Vermont Avenue

Washington, D.C. 20005

(20*) 842-3880

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Founded: 1950 Standards Staff: 2 Trade Association

Standards Developer

Deve.oper of voluntary specifications for flexible packaging

mat er i a 1 28 active standards for cellophane, polyethylene, polyester, and

laminated and coated products

Suppliers of film, adhesives, printing inks, and converting

machinery. Services include government relations, technical

information, and membership.

Continuous review of industry's need for voluntary regulations.

Spec i f i cat i or, s often serve as the basis for agreement between

a converter or supplier and their customers (end-users). Specifications recognized as equal to those of ASTM (American Society

1 fift
for Testing and Materials) and TAPPI (Technical Association of

the Pulp and Paper Industry). Works toward eliminating duplication of effort although some overlap is required.

Aval 1 ability Sol d d i recti

/

Formerly National Flexible Packaging Association

Keywords packaging; plasMc film; cellophane; polyethylene; printing;

polyester; laminating; bags; aseptic packaging;

FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION

John H. Enders, President

5510 'Jolumbla Pike

Suit* 303

Arlington, Virginia 22204

(703) 820-2777

Founded: 1945

Type of

Organization

Scope

St andardl zat ion

Activities

Keywords

Nonprofit Foundation for safety information exchange

Works tSrough other organizations to develop standards

Fosters the exchange of safety ideas and information to enable

government and industry worldwide to continually upgrade safety

standards and practice.

Acts through consultation, committee participation, publications,

workshops, and regional and international seminars.

flight safety; safety; aviation; transportation;

FLUID CONTROLS INSTITUTE

Eric A. Bianchi, Executive Secretary

P.O. Box 3854

Tequesta, Florida

(305) 746-6466

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opsent

Standards

Designation

Certification

Scope

Founded: 1921 Standards Staff: 3 Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1955

100 member companies participate in standards development

through product sections

18 published standards

4 processed through ANSI

FCI or ANSI/FCI prefixes

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A nonprofit association of manufacturers of devices for fluid

control and fluid conditioning. Includes pressure, temperature,

and volumetric regulators; modulating service control valves;

solenoid valves; steam traps; fluid clarification eeuipment such

as strainers, separators and filters; silent check valves;

pressure and temperature gauges; process control switches and

related equipment.

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Standardization

Activities

Develops, promotes, and adopts standards. Holds membership in the Ampriran National Standard? Institute; maintains liaison with

International Organization for Standa.iitzation and the International E 1 e

r

. t r ot ec hn i c a 1 Committee. Works with Jtstrjment

Society of America, National Fluid Po«er Association, and

Scientific Apparatus Manufacturers Association on domestic

standards . Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Formerly National Association of Steam and Fluid Specialty Manufacturers

( 1941

)

National Steam Specialty Club (1956)

Keywords gauges; regulators; valves; fluid controls; Instruments;

industrial equipment;

FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY ANO SUPPLIES ASSOCIATION

W. Dewey Clower, President

1828 L Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 833-1790

Founded: 1885

Type of

Organization

Scope

Slandardi zat1 on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Firms manufacturing machinery and providing services and supplies

for the canning, freezing, and food processing industry.

Committee is responsible for the

in cooperation with associations

A Technical and Sanitation

administration of activities

dealing with the establishment of standards of materials used in the production, preparation, processing, and packaging of foods

and other products which are packaged In glass, metal, fibre,

and/or plastic. Cooperates with the National Canners' Association and the Can Manufacturers' Institute 1n the standardization

of sizes of tin cans and with the Glass Container Association of

America in developing standard sizes of glass containers.

Canning Machinery and Supplies Association

canning; food processing; packaging;

FORGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Alexander G. Clarke, Director of Engineering

Technical and Management Services

1121 Illuminating Building

55 Public Square

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

(216) 781-6260 Telex: 980101 WUPUB TLX CLV

Founded: 1913 Standards Staff: 2 Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Four standards on allowances and tolerances for forgings end

Development rolled rings.

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Representat 1 on

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

c i f t e e n members a e active in F I A standardisation including

representatives on standards committees of A S I , ASME, NFPA,

National Safety Council, and others.

ANSI B?4. 1-1971 f R 1 97 5 ) Safety Requirements for Forging

A nonprofit corporation composed of U.S. and Canadian producers

of forgings and producers of raw materials, equipment or irr.jor

equipment components commonly used in th3 forging industry.

Works within the voluntary standards system to coordinate forging

industry safety and product standards and acts as the industry

voice. Represents the industry to standards-developing organizations such as ANSI, ASME, NFPA and NSC. F I A is also represented

by members on the American National Standards Committee 811

Machine Too's and Related Equicment; ANSI A10.14 - Individual

Equipment for Protection Against Falling; ANSI 216 - Standardization of Methods of Recording and Compiling Accident

Statistics; ANSI Z137 - Hearing Protection Devices; ANSI

B30-Safety Standards for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists,

Hooks, Jacks and Slings; and National Fire Protection Association

86-Ovens and Furnaces.

Formerly

Keywords

Publishes Guidelines for Tolerances f or Hot Forged Impression Die

Forgings; Hammer, Press and Upsetter; Tolerances fo r Precision

Aluminum Forgings; and Allowances and Tolerances for Seamless

Rolled Rings.

American Drop Forging Association (1935)

Drop Forging Association (196j)

Open Die Forging Institute Absorbed (1982)

Canadian Forging Association Absorbed (1983)

forging; rolled rings; machinery; materials;

FRAGRANCE MATF.K I ALS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zatlon

Standards

Devel opnent

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

J. Dudley Waldner, P

r esident

60 East 42nd Street

New York, New York 10017

(202) 452-1300

Founded: 1927

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

300 specifications

20 test methods

None processed through ANSI

A trade association which services the interests of processors,

importers, and dealers in essential oils and synthetic chemicals.

Maintains a Scientific Section which has developed 300 specifications with 20 test methods to determine the constituents in

natural oils in order to produce them synthetically. These are incorporated in the internationally accepted volume, E0A (Essential Oil Association) Standards and Specifications. This work

has enhcn'ea the professional stature of the industry, and has

upgraded increasing number of new produrts. This service to large-sciij users fills a need not covered previously by the

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF).

The Instrumental Analysis Committee evaluates new spectroscopic

development., as well as the more recently Introduced Gas Liquid

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Chromatography, in analytical techniques as an aid to research

and qual ity cont rol . Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Essential Oil Association of U.S.A., Inc. Keywords essential oils; essences; materials; testing;

FRICTION MATERIALS STANDAROS INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Edward W. Drislane, Executive Director

Bergen Mall Office Center

East 210 Route 4 Parauus, New Jeresy 07652

(201) 845-0440

Founded: 1949 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

An association of worldwide manufacturers of friction materials

(brake linings, brake blocks, and clutch facings). Members

represent over 80% of United States manufacturers of friction

mater i sis.

Standardization activities, administered by the Data Book and

Technical Committee, comprise 25% of the total program. Issues

catalogs using a standard numbering system for all current automotive brake linings, brake shoes, and clutch facings. A copyrighted numbering system is authorized for use by the institute,

its members and their customers. FMSI's standard numbering

system is worldwide in c,cope. Publishes the Automotive Data Book.

Brake Lining Manufacturers Association (BLMA)

materials; brake linings; automotive; machinery; clutch facings;

GARAGE DOOR COUNCIL

Frank S. Fitzgerald, CAE, President

3950 Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60613

(312) 525-2644

Founded: 19 82 Standards Staff: 1 Type of Trade Association

Organization Works '.hrohgh other organizations to develop standards

Scope A coalition of four trade association -- Door and Operator

Dealers (f America, Door Opei ator and Remote Controls Manufacturers Afsociation, National Association of Garage Door Manufacturer!), .nd the Far Western Garage Door Association -- organized

to educate the public on garage door feature, selection, operation, maintenance servicing, ana safety.

Standardization Member associations work through ANSI, UL and others to promote

Activities standards in the garage door industry.

Keywords garage doors; building:

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6AS APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Representation

Certification

Secretariats

Scope

Harry A. Paynter, President

1901 North Fort Myer Drive

A'-l i ngton , Virginia 22209

(703) 525-9565 Telex: 899474 GAMA AGTN

Founded 1936

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Two hundred representatives of member firm?; dards committees of ANL I , ASTf, ASHkAE, ASME , active In 50 st an- NFFA, and others.

GAMA operates programs wilch randomly select gas and oil furnaces

and boilers, and g>s, o

- 1 , electric, ana heat pumo water heaters

from participating members and tests them in accordance with DOE efficiency test procedures at ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc. to verify the manufacturers established efficiency ratings which are published semiannually.

Administrator of U.S. Technical Advisory Croup for ISO/TC 161 on

g/is controls and TC 11') on space heating equipment. Convener of

Working Group 1 of ISO/TC 161.

A trade association for 200 manufacturer-, of residential, commercial, and industrial gas appliances and equipment; gas, electric,

heat pump, and oil water heaters; gas- and oil-fired central

furnaces; and equipment usee1 in the production, t r ansm i s « i on , and

distribution of natural jas.

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Works through the national standards oromulgation procedu-es of

other groups and organizations to develop and maintain 30 standards. In this manner, n high quality of manufacturers' input

has been provided in the development ana constant maintenance of

standards for gas appliances and equipment which have been rec- ognized as Am^Mcan National Standards by the Ame-ican National

Standards Institute.

Cooperates with Government agencies such as the Department of

Commerce, Department of Energy, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Federal Housing Administration, Federal Trade Commission

and General Services Administration.

Keywords gas appliance; furnaces; water heaters; gas transmission equipment; energy; building; consumer products; industrial equipment;

GAS PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION

Ronald E,

Type of

Organization

Standards

Designation

Sec retari ats

Cannon, Executive Director

Telex: 910-845-2191

Standards Staff: 8

1812 First Place

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103

(918) 582-5112

Founded: 1921

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards; Technical Publication TP; Research Reports RR

ASTM Technical Division H of Committee D-2 on Petroleum Products

and Lubricants

ISO/TC 28/SC4/WG8 on LP-Cas Specifications

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Scope An 1 nt e

r n a t 1 on * 1 trad-- association of 250 member comoanles that

St andard i /at 1 on Activities

Avallabll ity

Formerly

Keywords

produce and prn-ess 1 port, storage, or r n1ca1 subcommittees

p 1 1 c a b 1 e to tne gas design and analytical

itjral gas, or erq;i.> \r processing, trans-

* k e 1 1 n g of natural gas liquids. Six techprerar:? end maintain Industry standards ap- ocesslng Industry. Standards Include plant

procedures for natural gas and gas liquids.

Develops and ma1nt;tns product specifications for natural gas

liquids (ethane, propane, butane, natural gasoline), principally

for large 1 nter-corip ny Industrial custody transfer. Specifications require and 1 - elude industry standards for gas and liquid

measurement, gas ^.1 liquid analysis, storage facilities, and

physical property r , t t a . Also maintains specifications for the consumer products LP-Gas (commercial propane and commercial

butane). A continuing research program 1s directed toward

development of meas irement data and thermodynamic properties of

natural gas and gas liquid mixtures.

Sold directly and trrough IHS Natural Gas Processor? Association (19(4)

liquefied gas; natural gas; energy; consumer products;

SEROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Glenn Nord, Presldert

1660 Stewart Street

Santa Monica, California 90406

(213) 829-2991

Founded 1931

Type of

Organ 1 zat 1 on

St andards

Designations

CerMf Icat ion

Scope

St andard i zat 1 on Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Diamond Quality Standards

Grading reports Issued by GIA's Gem Trade Laboratories are re- ferred to as Diamond Quality Reports, although 1n the jewelry

industry they are most often called certificates.

Promotes the jewelry trade, serves the needs and professional

Interests of members, and upgrades skills through educational

programs in the Identification and quality analysis of gemstones

and pearls, jewelry making and repair, retailing and store

management. Maintains gem testing and research laboratories and

develops testing and grading equipment.

Key elements of the Institute's education program are standard

grading systems developed by the Institute to evaluate and

appraise diamonds and colored stones. Standards for quality

analysis and grading were first established for polished diamonds

1n 1953. Currently a set cf standards are nearing completion for

colored stone quality determination. As a result of the Institute's education program, the Diamond Quality Starcards are in common use worldwide. It is anticipated that tne colored stone

grading standards will not be adopted as quickly or universally.

Keywords diamonds; jewelry; quality; grading; testing; consumer products;

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GENERAL m / 1 Al ION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Stanley J. Green, Vice President

! 100 K Street NW

.

Sjite 801

Washington. D.C. 20005

(202) 3 n-1500

Founded: 1970

Telex: (202) 842-4063

Type of

Organization

Standards

Deve 1 opaent

Standards

Designations

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since '974

Five active standards

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards not available

GAMA Specifications

Government

Adopt 1 on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

for review

Standards developed to date are - Aerofiche Specification for the Civil Aviation Industry;

Specification for Pilot's Operating Handbook;

Manufacturers Maintenance Data;

Specification for Decal to Minimize the Misfueling of General

Aviation Aircraft; and

Specification for Tape to Mark Fueling Nozzles.

The FAA accepts compliance with GAMA specifications 1n lieu of

its own standards or regulations or as an acceptable means of

meeting FAA regulations.

A national trade association representing U.S. manufacturers

engaged In the research, development, and manufacture of general

aviation aircraft, aircraft engines, avionics, and component

parts of general aviation aircraft.

Directed toward meeting Industry needs with respect to dissemination of operating or maintenance Information, or to government

certification requirements. In the case of standards developed

to fulfill government requirements, FAA participates In the development and approval of the standards. Standards have been

used worldwide by aircraft manufacturers 1n order to meet FAA's

requirements without the need to develop Individual means of

compliance. Monitors the activities of other standards developing crga-. 1 zat i ons , including RTCA, SAE, ASTM, and the ISO. Distributed directly and through NSA

aviation; 6 v i o

n i c s ; transportation;

GLASS PACKAGING INSTITUTE

William W. Sadd, President and General Manager

6845 Elm Street

McLean, Virginia 22101

(703) 790-0800

Founded: 1945

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Represents the manufacturers of glass containers and closures

prjducing 90 percent of the United States ou:put. Promotes the

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continued growth and acceptance of glass cort miners as desirable,

competitive packages of beveragts. foods, an i other commodities.

Standard! /at Ion Activities

Maintains a Technical Committee ajgmented by specific subcommittees and tasx yroups. This committee meets regularly with quaH*

fled specialists from participating firms to review and Investigate unique technical problems developing in tne industry. Par- ticipated in the development of the Department of Commerce,

Voluntary Product Standard for Carbonated Soft Drink Sottles

(PS 73-77), which covers major considerations In the manufacture

and control of containers for carbonated soft drinks.

Keywords packaging; glass containers;

GLASS TEMPER I KG ASSOCIATION

William J. Birch, Executive Director

White Lakes Professional 3 j 1 1 d i n g 3310 Harr ison Street

Topeka, Kansas 66611

(913) 266-7064

Founded: 1958

Type of

Organl zatlon

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Technical Society

Standards Developer

A nonprofit organization of firms engaged in tempering glass.

D°velops specifications, standards, and testing proce.ures for a variety of tempered glass products.

Technical committees are irvolved In Standards and Engineering,

Appliance Specifications, Construction Specifications, Spandrel

Specifications and Consumer Safety Glazing Legislation. Publishes the Engineering and Standards Manual.

Distributed directly

glass tempering; tempered glass; materials; building;

GOLD INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Standards

Designations

Cert i f fcation

Secretariats

Scope

Richard L. Davics, Managing Director

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 1140

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 331-1227 Telex: 904233

Founded: 1976 Standards Staff: 1 Trade Association

Standards DeveloDer

Unified Number Designations

No certification programs; supplier sslf certification

ASTM Committee B-2, Section on Unified Numbering System Designations for Precious Metals

An international trade association of miners, refiners, fabricators, and bullion dealers. Extends tne market for the use of

gold through publications, seminars, joint symposiums with technical organizations, and trade shows.

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Standard 1 za 1 1 on Activities

Aval labi 1 Ity

- oywords

Develops standard alloy designations for gold alloys for Unified

Numbering System for Metals and Alleys issued by the Society of

Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the American Society for Testing

and Materi a 1 s ( ASTM)

.

Distributed directly and through ASTM and SAE

gold; precious m eta is; bullion; alloys; materials;

GRAIN ELEVATOR AND PROCESSING SOCIETY

Type of

Organization

Scope

John J. Htaly, Executive Vice President

400 South 4th Street, Room 1015

P.O. Box 15024 Commerce Station

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415

(612)339-4625

Founded: 1930 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to d?velop standards

An international association of individuals working directly with

grain handling, operations or processing, or individuals providing products and services to the grain handling and processing

industries. Promotes individual professionalism and fellowship,

and safe, efficient operations within the grain and processing

i ndustries

.

Standardization

Activities

Fomerly

Keywords

Promotes safe, efficient, cost-effective regulations in the grain

handling and processing industries.

Not a standards developer but works through volunteer committees

formed both by GEAPS and other grain industry associations.

Committees working with standards and regulatory agencies are the

Loss Prevention Committee and Grades and Weights Committee. The

Loss Prevention Committee works with and monitors the activities

of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Grades

and Weights Committee works with the Federal Grain Inspection

Service. Standards relating to air and water quality, use of

respiratory equipment, noise levels, equipment maintenance,

emergency procedures, safety, and air transportation are also

mon i t ored

.

Society of Grain Elevator Superintendents

grain; milling; agriculture; safety;

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

Norman W. Scharpf, President

1730 North Lynn Street, Suite 604

Arlington, Virginia 22209

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Oevel opaent

F ounded

:

1966 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1976

Five member committees plus staff participate in standards

activities

t Al
Standards

Designation

Governuent

Adopt ion

Cert i t Icat ion

Scope

Standardization

Act i v • t i es

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Three active standards or recommended specifications

One being processed through ISO Draft standards available for review

GCA Standard; recommended specifications

Department of Defense, Internal Revenue Service

adopted GCA standards.

and others have

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

An International membership association of printers, publishers,

suppliers, and related industry firms dedicated to advancing the

application of electronic technologies and modern management

techniques in the graphic communications industry.

Develops standards and specifications for text processing and

textual data base identification; specifications for computer

preparation of publications mailing labels; structures for magnetic tape transmittal of name and address information for

printing and publishing applications; production specifications

for web offset publications; operation codes for the pressroom;

computer protocols for various functional areas. Works with the

Industry Specifications Committee for Web Offset Publications,

and takes a membership role in ANSI X3J6, X3V1 ana related task

groups.

Distributed directly and through PIA (Printing Industries of

Amer i c a , Inc.)

Graphic Communications Computer Association; PIA Computer Section

printing; computers; text; mailing; information processing;

commun i cat i ons

;

GRAVURE TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION

Sarlta Gansler, Editor

60 East 42nd Street

Suite 1545

New York, New York 10165

(212) 661-8936

Founded

:

1949

Type of

Organ 1 zat 1 on Scope

Standardizat ion

Act i v i t i es

Availability

Key words

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Association of printing firms using the gravure printing process.

Promotes quality printed products through the cooperation of

publisher, printer, engraver, supplier, and advertising agency.

Develops standards to cover every facet of printing including

input, proofing and packaging. Standard? are produced through a network of councils and subcommittees on a voluntary basis. Two hundred and seventy member firms observe GTA standards in publication, packaging and specialty gravure.

Distributed directly

printing; ink; paper; photomechanical printing; communications;

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GRINDING rfMEEl INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Standards

Deve 1 opwent

S p c r e t a r 1 a t s

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Allen P. Wherry, Manager

14 600 Drtrolt Avenue

71? lakewOOd Center North

CIpvpI jnd, Onto 44107

Tele*: 98-5559

Founded: 1 ) I ?. Standards Staf f

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1914

Accredited Standards Committee B7 on Use, Care, and Protection u f Abrasive Wheels

Accredited Standards Committee B74 on Abrasives

Manufacturers of wheels, stones, and other bonded

ducts for grinding, sharpening, and polishing.

abrasive pro

Carried on by the Standards and the Safety Committees. Work of

the Standards Committee deals with simplification matters.

Initiated prooram for simplification of sizes of grinding wheels.

Assists tr the development of American National Standards covering the products of the industry, these Include:

B74 - The development of 1 den t i f 1 f a 1 1 on and dimensional standards

and standard test methods for bonded, coated, and loose abrasives

In the natural and manufactured categories.

B7 - Specifications for safety In the use of bonded, coated, and

loose abrasives, excluding natural sandstones; Including safety

requirements for abrasive products, abrasive machines and

accessories, and requirements for the proper storage, handling,

a'.i meeting nf abrasive products.

Also participates in International standardization work with the

International Standardization Organization (ISO) and the Federation cf European Producers of Abrasives (FEPA).

Distributed directly and through ANSI

Grinding Wheel Manufacturers Association (1948)

ab-asive wheels; grinding wheels; abrasives; abrasive grain;

diamond abrasives; machinery;

GUMMED INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Robert W. McKellar, Managing Director

380 North 8roadvay

Jericho, New York 11753

(516) 322-8948

Typ» of

Organ i zat 1 on Standards

Devel opaent

c ounded 1920 Standards Staf:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Product ard T est Procedure Standards developer since 1950

3) members and assocla'.e members p a r 1 1 c 1 p a 1 1 n g in standards

activities

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Cert 1 f ication

Scope

Standard 1 zat 1 on Activities

Aval labi 1 ity

Keywords

8 active standards

None processed through ANSI

Draft standard; available for review

Annual

Seal . testing of participating members' products. Compliance

A national trade asscciatlon representing U.S. companies engaged

n the manufacture of water-activated yummed carton and box

sea n (j tapes. Major suppliers of raw materials ' * .j and "j ' j dispensing

and application equipment also participate actively in all phases

of the association's programs.

Develops standardized test procedures for adhesiveness,

tensile, tear resistance, basis weight, and related characteristics. Develops and publishes Voluntary Product Standards

designed to provide end users of gummed tape products with

scientific data relating to the differences between a wide range

of specific tape grades.

Sold directly and through members

sealing tapes; gummed tapes; tape equipment; packaging;

GTPSUN ASSOCIATION

Type of

Or gam /at ion

Standards

Des 1 gnat i on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Aval labl 1 Ity

Keywords

R. W. Grove, Office Manager

1603 Orrlngton Avenue, Suite 1210

Evanston, Illinois 63201

(312) 491-1744

Founded 1930

Trade Association

Standards Developer

GA prefix

Promotes the use of gypsum and gypsum products. Conducts technical research programs In fire, sound, and structural testing of

gypsum products and related accessories. Contributes to building

codes through education In the application and uses of gypsum

products, and to the life-safety aspects of fire protection by

providing advisory services in the interests of the industry and users of its products.

Maintains committees In the areas of Building Codes, Manufacturing and Mining, Promotion, Safety, and Technical. GA-216,

Recommended Specifications for the Application and Finishing of

Gypsum Board and GA-600, Fire Resistance Design Manual.

Contributions are made to Federal standards published by the

Department of Housing and Urban Development; Department of

Health, Education and Welfare; General Services Administration,

OSHA, EPA, Bureau of Mines. NBS, and Department of Defense.

Distributed directly

gypsum; construction; materials;

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HACK AND BAND SAM MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Charles M. Stockinger, Sec ret a ry / Trea

s

a r e

r

1 230 Keith Bu i 1 ding

CI e\ el and , Ohio 44115

(215) 241-7333 Telex: 930393

Founded 1959

Type of

Organization

Standards

De ve 1 opaent

Standards

Des i gnat 1 on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availabll 1ty

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 192C

Two act 1 ve standards

ANSI prefix

A trade association consisting of 13 United States manufacturers

of hack and band saw blades. Promotes common business interests

of the i ndust ry . Has been active 1n the standardization of hack saw blad^ sizes

and band saws. Currently active on AS ME B94 TC 19 Standardization Committee for Hack, Band, and Hole Saws, and on ISO/TC 29 WG

15, Band Saws. Continuously reviews and recommends changes in standards due to rapid addition of new blades and applications in the market place. Currently working with machine manufacturers

for band saw length standardization.

Distributed directly and through ANSI

Merged Hack Saw Association and Metal Cutting Band Saw

Association (1959)

cutting; saws; manufacturing;

HAND TOOLS INSTITUTE

Edwara T. McGlynn, Executive Director

25 North Broadway

Tarrytown, New York 10591

(914) 332-0040

Founded : 1935

Type of

Organ i zat ion

Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standardization

Activities

1n standards development

Trad? Association

Standards Developer

65 members participate

25 active standards

Processed through ANSI

ANSI 6107.x

Promotes and furthers the interests of its members relative to manufacturing, safety, standardization, international trade, and

government relations. Provides a broad spectrum of educational

subjects of industry interest, such as statistical and marketing

surveys. Educates the hard tool user on the safe and proper use

of hand tools.

Deve 1 ops and

and safety,

comm i 1 1 ee .

advances standards dealing with performance, iciign

Representatives serve on U.S. TAGs to ISO standards

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Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Foraer'y Service Tools Institute

Keywords tools; industrial equit,ment; consumer products;

HARDW0(D DIMENSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

J. Edyar Kennedy, Managing Director

2002 Richard Jones Road

Box 15721

Nashville, Tennessee 37215

(615) 2C9-3254

Founded: 1930

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt ion

Cert i f ication

Scope

Standardization

Act i v i t ies

Ava liability

Keywords

Standards developer since 1930

All members participate in standards development

HDMA Grading Rules

National Bureau of Standards recognizes HDMA Grading Rules as the Official Rules for the innustry.

The producers of this industry may, individually or in cooperation with the association, issue guarantee certificates of classification (HDMA Certificate of Origin) for specific shipments, or grade and trademark, or each piece or burdle as conforming to the

HDtoA grading rules.

Objectives are to write grading rules and standards for the

induscry; conduct and stimulate trade promotion activities; and to encourage educational plant tours and seminars that promote

free exchange of manufacturing techniques and ideas in the

industry and among its members.

Cooperates with all lumber, furniture, and wood using manufacturers in bringing about standardization programs on grading rules

for hardwood dimension parts. Publishes the Rules for Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood Dimension Parts, Rules for Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood Interior Trin and Moldings,

and Rules f or Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood Stair Treads

and Risers which are listed in tne catalog of the National Lumber

Manufacturers Association (National Forest Products Association). These grading lules are considered national In scope.

Sold d i rec t y wood products; trim; stairs; furniture;

inspection; grading rules; building;

woodwork; moulding;

HARDWOOD LUMBER MANUFACTURERS OF PENNSYLVANIA

B. T. Dempsey . President

512 West Mapie Avenue, Room 210

Vienna, Virginia 22180

(703) 281-6644

Type of Trade Association

Organl zac ic>i Works chrough other organizations to develop standards

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Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Keywords

Nonprofit organization

wealth of Pennsylvania.

of manufacturer 1; of lumber in the Common

Cooperat>s with other organizations and government and

agencies to mail, lain the quality of lumber products

the industry. Offers training courses in the grading

Works closely with tho saw mills to maintain standards

lumber, wood products; construction;

regu 1 ato^y

throughout

of 1 umber

.

HARDWOOD PLYWOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Clark E. McDonald, President

Type of

Organization

Cert i f i cat i on

Scope

Standa rrti zat i on Activities

Ava i 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

1825 Michael Faraday Drive, Box 2789

Reston, Virginia 22090

(703) 435-2900

Founded: 1921 Standards Staff: 4 Trade Association

Standards Developer

HPMA has inspection, testing, and certifying programs for glue

bond, structural, f 1 amespread , and formaldehyde emissions.

A national trade association for hardwood plywood and veneer

manufacturers and prefinishers of hardwood plywood. Functions o<" a national and international level representing its membership at United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FA0) Wood

Based Panel Product Meetings and Asian plywood conferences held

every two years. Promotes the sale and use of hardwood plywood.

Publishes the American National Standard for Laminated Hardwood

Flooring, ANSI/HPMA LHF 1982; as well as HP-SG-82, Structural

Design Guide for Hardwood Plywood; CB-SG-73, Design Guide for

Wood Composition Board Panels; and GP-RUD-73, Recommended Use

Document for Two-Ply Panels for Gussets. Currently converting

the U.S. Department of Commerce Product Standard PS51-71, hardwood and Decorative Plywood, to an ANSI standard for hardwood

plywood. Cooperates with all government agencies to writ?

federal and military specifications which affect hardwood

plywood, veneer, and flooring.

Reviews the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Davel opment 1 s Minimum Property Standards for One- and Two-Family Dwellings,

Multi-Family Dwellings, and Care-Type Housing with raference to hardwood plywood products.

Distributed directly

Hardwood Plywood Institute

h a rdwood

building;

plywood; veneer

wood products;

paneling; flooring; construction

HEALTH INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

R. 3. Flaherty, Director of Diagnostic Standards

1030 IS'th Street NW., Suite 1100

Washington, D.C. 20005

Founded: 1903

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works througn other organizations to develop standards

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Secretariats U.S. Technical Advisory Groups for ISO/TC 173/SC3 and TC 84 Scope 290 manufacturers of medical devices and 1n vit ro diagnostics.

Focuses on legislative and regulatory activities "affecting the

i ndu st ry . Works through other organizations to ensure that member views are represented on policy issues related to voluntary and regulatory itandards. Cooperates with AAMI, ASTM, NCCLS, and other

organizations.

Keywords health; medical equipment; diagnostic products;

Standardi zat ion

Activities

HEALTH PHYSICS SOCIETY

Richard J. Burk, Executive Secretary

1340 Old C *in Bridge Road, Su'te 300

McLean, Virginia 22101

(301) 654-3080

: ounded

;

1956

Type of

Organ 1 zat i on Standards

Oevel opiient

Gov eminent

Adopt 1 on Secretari ats Scope

Professional Society

Standaros Developer

Standards developer since 1956

100 members -articipata in standards activities

17 active * < n d a r d s 10 in deve jpi.ien^ stoge

All processed through ANSI

Several HPS/N:3

agenc i es , sue .. as standardsthe NRC. have been adopted by government

ANSI N13 Committee on Radiation Protection since 1976

Encourages the development of scientific knowledge and practical means for the protection of man and his environment from the

harmful effects of radiation, while encouraging Its optimum

utilization for the benefit of mankind.

Standardization

Activities

Availabll ity

Standards development directed toward the area of radiation protection including radiation monitoring, air sampling, personnel

dosimetry, bioas:ay, environmental surveillance, and radiation

emergency response. Standards are widely used by nuclear facilities, regulatory agencies, research and academic institutions,

and medical facilities which participate in their development.

Draft standards distributed directly,

tributed through ANSI.

Published standards d 1 s

•

Keywords dosimetry; radiation; nuclear energy; public health;

HEL I COPTFR ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

Frank L. Jensen, Jr., Executive Director

1110 Vermont Avenue NW., Suite 430

Washington, rj . f . 200C5

U02) 466-2420 Telex: 89-615

Founded: 1948

Type of T rade Association

Organization <orks through other organizations to develop standards

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Representation Federal Aviatioi Administration, National Transportation Safety

Hoard, National Fire P-otection Association, and other national

and internjtional organizations developing standards for safety,

test, performance, and er 'ronment affecting helicopter design or operation.

Certification Participates 'n development and coo r dination of certifications

promulgated by federal, state, and 1 n 1 1 r na t i ona I authorities.

Scope Nearly 1,000 member companies, including 503 Civil helicopteoperalors in 38 countries. Its 24 committees represent the helicopter industry in federal :nd state regulatory matters, and provide civil helicopter operator usei input in the areas of Federal

aviation regulation, heliport development, noise, and related

subjects. Develops, promotes, and conducts helicopter safety and

management education programs worldwide. Works with the Nationa 1 Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration to identify accident cause factors and trends '•jlating to accident prevention. Publishes periodic Safety Review

news letters.

Develops, coordinates, and reviews recommended federi 1

, state,

and local standards and criteria for heliport and helicopter

operations; assists community planners and heliport developers in environmental assessment and analysis of proposed heliports in

communities and city business districts; oarticipates in the development of Nationa". Fire Protection Association codes involving

heliport/helicopter' fire protection and crash/rescue services.

Develops, coordinates, and recommends to federal, state, and

local authorities standards and criteria for the establishment of

civil poblic-use heliports, hospital heliports, off-shore helidecks, private and personal use heliports.

Coordinates emergency medical service planning with national and

regional riiedical authorities, other associations, emergency planners, hospital administrations, helicopter operations, and

manufacturers to establish acceptable operational criteria for

specific emergency medical service r ppl 1 cat i ons

.

Formerly Helicopter Association of American (HAA)

Keywords helicopter; heliport; aviation; safety; transportation; emergency

medical care; HONE VENTILATING INSTITUTE

L. A. Barron, P.E., Executive Tirector

4300-L Lincoln Avenue

Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60003

.312) 359-8160

Founded: 1955

Trade Association

Standards Developer

The HV! label is cited by the Department of Housing and Lirban

Development, Federal Housing Administration as evidence of com- pliance with test requirements of tne Minimum Pioperty Standards

which require that all ventilating equipment b<? tested and rated

according to HV1 procedures.

Certification Conducts a proqram for certified performance standards for residential ventilating devices. HVI certified ratings for air delivery wire introduced in 1960 and for sound emission in 1971.

All ratings jre ba*»ed on independent tests at Texas ASM University. Products bearing the HVi label must be so certified.

Standardi za 1 1 on Activities

Type of

Organ 1 zat i on Governaent

Adopt i on

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icope

Standardization

Activities

Avallabl 1 ity

Keywords

A voluntary organ i z jt i on for manuf act'irer ?e1f-regulat1on of

residential an-) static ventilatiny devices.

Writes recommended jractices for manuf act urprs . Develops certified ratings for air delivery and sound emission related to air

change standards for kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms. Recognized as a quality control agency by the International Conference

o f Building Officials. Develops standards for space ventilators.

Cooperates with tht Canadian Standards Association and the internacionoi E 1 ec t rot ec h n i c a 1 Commission in developing proposed

•. tdndards. Standards are available in HVI's guide and annual

directory of ratings.

Distributed directly

ventilating; acoustics;

HUMAN FACTORS SOCIETY

Marian G. Knowles, Fxecutive Administrator

P.O. Box 1369

Santa Monica, California 90106

( 21 3 ) 394- IP 1

1

Founded 1957 St and a r d b Staff

Type of

Organi zat ion

Standards

Devel opaent

Secret ar i at s Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availabll ity

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

ICO members active in standards activities

One draft standard available for review

U.S. TAG to ISO 159

An Interdisciplinary organization of professional people involved

in the human factors field. Promotes the discovery, exchange,

and application of knowledge concerning the relationship of

people to their machines and their environment. Advocates the

consideration of operators, maintainers, and users in the design

of equipment and facilities. Supports the development of working

and living environments that are comfortable and safe.

Developing a standard on visual display terminal (VDT) workplace

design through ANSI Safety and Health Management Board. Works

with ANSI, Nuclear Regulator> Comwisslon, and D00 to develop

standards

.

Sold directly

human factors; ergonomics

products; public health;

safety; workplace design; office

HYDRAULIC INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Allen P. Wherry, Secretary Treasurer

712 Lakewood Center North

14600 Detroit Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio

(216) 226-7700

Founded: 1917

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Telex: 985559 AP WHERRY L K WD Standards Staff: 3

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Standards

bevel upnent

Certif Icat Ion Secretarl ats

Si.ope

Standardization

Activities

Availabil ity

Formerly

Keywords

Standards deve 1 ooer sine? 1917

70 member companies Ka rt i c 1 oa t i ng in standards activities

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

American National Standards Committee B215, Pumps; U.S. TAG for

1S0/TC 115

A nonprofit, national trade association that represents U.S. com- panies engaged in the manufacture of pumps; dedicated to excellence In engineering, manufacturing, and application of pumping

equ 1 pment

.

Publishes standards 1n the public interest, designed to enhance

understanding between the manufacturer and the purchaser, and to assist the purchaser in selecting and obtaining the proper

product for his particular need. Cooperates with other

organizations, including the American National Standards

Institute, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the

National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and the National

Fire Protection Association, 1n writing standards subject to constant review and revision when necessary. The standards

program is based on work performed by Tecf'nical Committees

specializing in particular types of pumps. The present standards

edition is an expensive rework of previous editions with three

principal sections: centrifugal, reciprocating, and rotary

pumps. Provides, information on: classes, types, and nomenclature; ratings; test codes; applications; and installation,

operation, and maintenance; and measurement of airborne sound

from pumping equipment and construction materials. Also

publishes the Engineering Data Book.

Sold direct ly

Hydrajl ic Society

pumps; fluids; industrial equipment;

HYDRONICS INSTITUTE

Type of

Organ i zat ion

Standards

Devel opaent

Government

Adopt ion

Certification

Scope

John I. Woodworth, Technical Director

35 Russo Place

P0 Box 218

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922

(201) 464-8200

Founded 1915 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1940

Equipment performance ratings are specified in Standard Specifications of several Federal and State agencies-.

Equipment rating resulting from tests are certified by the

Ratings Committee, and are published in books for general distribution to specifiers. Under new procedures established by DOE

and FTC, the Institute tests and certifies the performance of

residential boilers as meeting the standards of the regulations.

Such certification is provided to municipalities and to users. Manufacturers cf hydronic (hot water and steam) heating and

cooling equipment. Compiles statistics; sponsors educational

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programs. Assists government agencies, professional societies,

and other trade associations in developing standards 'or residential and commercial Buildings, hot water heating, steam, piping

jnd systor design criteria, residential cooling, panel heating,

snow melting.

Standard i za> ion

Activities

Sponsors and f'tnds research programs, the results of which form

the basis for developing stardards for testing heating boilers,

comfort radiatior. equipment, immersion water heaters, and for

establishing the*r ratings and installation criteria. Performs

certification tests as requested for both members and nonmen-, bers. Performs re-tasts on products in manufacturers' stock,

chosen at random.

Provides guidance to government agencies at no cost In developing

mechanical specifications, enerov conservation standard?, perfor- mance standards . Formerly Institute of Boiler & Radiator Manufacturers (1970)

Steel Boiler Institute (1963)

Better Heating-Cooling Council (1970)

Keywords heating; cooling; boilers, hot water;

heating; building; industrial equipment;

snow melting; panel

ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA

John t" . Kaufman, Technical Director

345 t a «; t 47th Street

New York, New York 10017

(212) 705-7916

Type of

Organi zation

Standa rds

Devel opaent

Government

Adopt 1 or. Secretari ats Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Founded: 1906 Standards Staff: 2 Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1915

175 members participating in standards activities

80 acti ve standards

All processed through ANSI

Portions of several standards have been adopted by 0SHA.

ANSI Z311 - Photobi ol og 1 cal Safety of Lamps and Lighting Systems

A technical society devoted to advance the art, science, and

practice of illumination by investigation, evaluation, and

dissemination of knowledge to consumers, producers, and general

interest groups through educational, literary, and scientific

means

.

Maintains 80 technical committees and subcommittees that study

and report to its Board of Directors on lighting of all areas,

such as airports and aircraft, farms, industrial plants, institutions, offices, public conveyances, residences, schools, service

stations and parking areas, sports and recreational areas, stores, streets and highways, theatres and television studios.

Other subjects include light sources, lighting and air-conditioning, lighting education programs, lighting progress, lighting

maintenance, light control md luminaire design, nomenclature,

quality and quantity of light, testing procedures for illumination characteristics, and pho t ob i o 1 ogy . Five reports have become

ANSI standards:

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ANSI/ IES RP-1

,

ANSI/ IES RP-3,

ANSI/IES RP-7,

ANSI/ IES RP-8,

ANSI/IES RP-16

Office Lighting

School Lighting

Irdustrial Lighting

Roadway Lighting

Nomen c 1 a t u re Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI, I M I , IHS, and Global

Keywords lighting design; Illumination; lighting; buildings; public

n e a 1 1 h ;

INDIANA LIMESTONE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

William McDonald, Architectural Service Director

Stone City National bank Building

Suite 400

8edford, Indiana 47421

(812) 275-4426

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opnent

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 ab1 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1928

Trade Association

Standards Developer

1 active standard

Serves the construction industry, the architectural profession,

and the limestone industry as a coordinating agency for the

dissemination of accurate, unbiased information on limestone

standards, recommended practices, grades, colors, finishes, and

all technical data required for specifying, detailing, fabricating, and erecting Indiana limestone. The institute is supported

by quarriers, fabricators and associates of Indiana limestone

bui 1 di ng stone.

Maintains a Technical Committee responsible for standardization

activities. The Indiana Limestone Handbook, tne only ILIA standard, is the national standard for the industry. In addition,

Government agencies include reference to ILIA, as the scandard

source for information on Indiana limestone, in their standards

and specifications.

Distributed directly

Absorbed the National Association for Indiana limestone,

limestone; materials;

IN0U3 T RIAL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

J. Edgar Eubanks, Executive Director

P.O. Box 11187

Columbia, South Carolina 29211

(803) 252-5646

Founded: 1845

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Importers and dealers in industrial diamonds and manufacturers of

diamond tools. Conducts research and holds ; emi nars on all

facets of industrial diamond usage.

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Standardization Develops standards for industrial diamonds. With the American

Activities Society of Manufacturing Engineers, it cosponsors American

National Standards Institute (ANSI) Project B-67, Industrial

Diamonds and Accessories for Their Use. Through this project, an American National Standard for Diamond Dressing Tools has been

developed and approved. With the Grinding Wheel Institute, the

association also cosponsors ANSI Project B-74.1, Identification

Code for Diamond Wheel Shapes. Other American National Standards

to which the association has cooperatsd include B-74.16, Checking

the Size of Diamond Abrasive Grain, a. id B-74.17, Test for Bulk. Density of Diamond Abrasive Grain.

In cooperation with the National Bureau of Standards, the

association developed a separate Commercial Standard for grading

of diamond powder, known as CS261-63, Grading of Diamond Powder

i n Sub-Si eve Sizes.

IDAA's Toolmakers Industry Committee revises and updates the

Handbook - Diamond Tool Shanks, compiled ana published by the

association since 1954.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Keywords diamonds; manufacturing; materials;

INDUSTRIAL FABRICS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

Steve Warner, Operations Director

345 Cedar Building

Suite 4 50

St . Paul , Mi nnesota 55102

(612) 222-2508

Founded: 1912

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Staff members and IFAI members actively participate on committees

of ASTr, BOCA, ICBO, ISO, NFPA, FHWA, and USCG.

A trade association wnich has 22 product related divisions,

ranging from the Architectural Fabric Structures Institute to the

Truck Cover Division. Sixteen hundred member firms represent all levels of the industrial fabrics industry including fiber

producers, weavers, coators, finishers, and laminators.

Standardization The Camping Products Division, in cooperstion with the Finishers

Activities and Dyers Division, developed a model flammability code for

materials used in camping tentage, designated CPAI-84. The

Tarpaulin Division has developed CPAI-63, a quality assurance standard for domestic cotton tarpaulins. The Architectural

Fabric Structures Institute has developed AS I - 7 7 as a guid» to manufacturers, prospective users, architects, and regulatory

agencies. This standards sets requirements for the materials,

design, construction, and erection of these structures.

IFAI developed CPAI-CLI, which includes standard classifications

and test methods for woven coated and/or laminated polyolefins.

CPAI-75 includes rate-of-burn specifications for sleeping bags,

and CPAI-79 includes a listing of standard test methods for

coated and laminate fabrics. The association is now in the

process of developing a standard for me thermal efficiency of

window treatment products.

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Dev ;3 opntent

Scope

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Availability Sold directly

Formerly Canvas Products Association Internationa]

Keywords textiles; tents; tarpaulins; fabric structures; f 1 amma b i 1 i ty

;

INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE

Richard B. Belford, Managing Director

1050 E*st Ohio Bui lding

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

(216) 241-1482

Founded 1931

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Aval 1 abi 1 ity

Foraerl

y

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

An association of North American manufacturers of bolts, nuts,

screws, rivets, and all types of special industrial fasteners.

Advances fastener technology and application engineering.

Works cooperatively with national and international technical

organizations, developing fastener standards and technical practices assuring users of maximum engineering efficiency and

reliability, at minimum cost of assembly. There are more than

500,000 standard and 3,000,000 special sizes, kinds, and shapes

of fasteners and engineering components.

Publishes the Fastener Standards Book, a major reference book for users of mechanical fasteners, this is a collection of pertirent

standards which documents all types of general purpose commercial

industrial fasteners. The standards Look is used by design

engineers and production managers in all Industries.

In 1983 , IF I published the second edition of Metric Fastcer

Standards which presents the internationally agreed upon system

of engineering standards for commercial and industrial metric

fasteners

.

Distributed directly

American Institute of Bolt, Nut, and Rivet Manufacturers

fasteners; metric; manufacturing;

INDUSTRIAL PERFORATORS ASSOCIATION

Delores Liebherr, Secretary-Treasurer

710 North Plankinton

Suite 333

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

(414) 271-2263

Founded: 1961

Type of

Organi zation

Representat ion

Scooe

Trade Association

Works through other organisations to t'evelop standards

Active in standardization of perforated materials through

pertinent ASTM and ISO Committees.

A National Trade Association of Manufaccurers engaged in the

production of perforated materials. Develops programs and

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Standardization

Activities

Keywords

activities to assist members achieve managerial expertise 1n marketing, manufacturing and other areas of company operations.

Originally developed standards for products used in the mining

and aggregats Industries. This led to the publication of a series of standards widely used in these industries.

Finalized a series of standards for Industrial Perforated Metal

which has been adopted and published by ASiM Committee E 29.

Active in ISO/TC 24 which is involved with setting metric stanJards for perforated materials on a world wide basis. Also works

:losely with Europerf which is the Trade Association of European

Perforators . perforators; screen; punc hed - p 1 a t e ; industrial equipment;

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION

Frink E. Wilcher, Jr. President

1901 North Moore Street

Arlington. Virginia 22209

(703) 525-1695

Founded 1934 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organ 1 zat 1 on Representation

Trade Assoc i a 1 1 cn Works through other organizations to develop standards

75 members

Representation on Work with ISO and

20 ANSI Committees

ASTM Committees

Cert i f i cat i on

Secretariats

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Foraarly

Keywords

The membership of ISEA established an independent organization,

the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), in 1981. SEI administers a nongovernmental program to test and certffy Industrial safety

products. SEI certification is voluntary, requiring annual

product testing and quality assurance audits at manufacturing

sites. Current programs include industrial helmets, eye and face

protective products and emergency eyewash and shower equipment.

Certification of respirators Is performed by NIOSH and MS!!A.

ANSI Z308.1 and Z358.1

A nonprofit organization of manufacturers of personal protective

products for industrial envi ronnents . Dedicated to the safety of

workers who re'y on protective equipment and to the welfare of

the safety equipment industry. Membership is international.

Works for the development of standards which assure the high

p e r f urman :e of safety products. Provides manufacturers input in standards development through official representation to such

organizations as American National Standards Institute, National

Fire Protection Association, National Society fcr the Prevention

of Blindness, and American Society for Testing and Materials.

Product categories involved in standard activities include:

emergency eyewash and safety shower, eye and face protection,

fall protection, head protection, hearing protection, industrial

first aid, industrial safety and health instruments, industrial

warning devices, machinery guards, respiratory protection, safety

cans, and safety wearing apparel.

Industrial Safety Equipment Manufacturers Association of the

United States of America (1936)

safety; personal protection; industrial equipment;

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irjUSTRIA. T RUCr ASSOCIATION

L . W p s t S h P a Managing C i tpc t or

Ha rk J . Wei 5 s : r t , Maraji ng Engineer

1 3 26 Frpppo- t Road

PI ttsburqh. p pnnsvlvan'a 1 5238

(4 12) 732-16 4 Telex. 710-664-4202

Fo u "led : 19 j 2 Standards St a f f : 1

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Manufacturers of powered industrial t r ucks, tractors, and their

major components.

Standardization Throua*-

. Its General Engineering Committee, develops a Manual of

Activities Reco-imer.ded Practices which 1s used as source material to advance

safety and efficiency In the design, manufacturing, end use of

Industrial trucks. Cooperates with the American National Standards Institute, ASME Standards Committees, and ISO, as well as with the National F1re Protection Mssociatlon, in matters affectIn powered industrial trucks.

Aval 1 abll Ity ' ol d dl rect 1y

Fonerly Electric Industrial Truck Association ( 1 9 b 1 ) Keywords industrial trucks, Industrial equipment; tractors; fork lift;

INSTITUTE FOR INI t'RCUNNECT I NG AND PACKA6IN6 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

' aymond E. Pritchard, Executive Director

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opsent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt i on

Certl f Ication

jcope

Telex: 25-4708 TELESERV DFLD

Standards Staff: 4

3451 Church Street

Evanston, Illinois 60203

(312) 677-2850

Founded: 1957

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1957

1,000 membe r companies participating in standards activities

45 active standards

Standards and specifications processed through ANSI

Draft standards available to IPC representatives and applicable

organizations

IPC

The Department of Defense has adopted four standards:

IPC-T-50B, CF-50E, D-350B, DW-425, with another five pending.

No certification, qualification, or <icc red 1 tat i on programs

An international trade association of 1,000 member companies

representing manufacturers and users of electronic interconnection devices. Also includes key suppliers to the industry, and

representatives from over 60 government agencies.

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Standard 1 nation

Activities

Ava i 1 abl 1 1 .y Formerly

Keywords

Standards used worldwide by producers and users of rigid and

flexible printed boards, flat cable, hybrij circuits, and various

discrete wiring technique;,

Works close'y with many organizations including UL, DOD, ANSI,

EM, and JEOEC. Mpmbers actively serve on a wide range of

military and industry standards ''ommittees including the IEC,

ISHM, IEFE, and III. icchniral input solicited from

of the IPC, and key

ANSI ETA, ISHM. IEEE, and UL. 'technical

and suppl ied iy thp 1 ,000 men ipr cotrpanies

government agencies and industry organizations.

IPC stai.dards are use I throughout the electronics industry in the

interconnecting a " d packaging of electronic circuits. Standards

applied to business, communications, consumer electronics,

computers and peripherals, the military, industrial electronics,

and instrumentation.

Standards cover dimensions and tolerances, acceptability levels

and definitions and terms. Widely used IPC standards include a compilation of visual quality standards; dimensions and

tolerances for single and two sided printed wiring boards;

so 1 derabi 1 i ty test methods for multilayer printed wiring boards,

in addition, conducts round robin testing programs for state-ofthe-art product perfof unce includirt, testing of multilayer

boards, evaluation of additive circuits, fine lines, and studies

on cleaning techniques.

Distributed directly and through ANSI, 1 MI , Global, and IHS Institute of Printed Circuits (1977)

printed circuits; printed boards; printed wiring boards; printed

circuit boards; flat cable; electronics; electrical equipment;

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS

Sava I. Sherr, Staff Diiector of Standards

820 Second Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 644-7966

Fo jided 1884

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Cesi ^nations

Government

Adopti on

Secretar 1 ats Scope

St anda rd i n 1 1 on Activities

Professional Society

Standards Developer

30,000 members active in standards development

500 standards; 800 standards projects underway

Many processed through ANSI

An ANSI accredited organization

IEEE Std xx-year

National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI C2, is widely applied by

government and regulatory agencies. Some IEEE standards have

been adopted by DoD.

17 American National Standards Committees (soms as cosec ret a r i at

)

A transnational professional society of 225,000 engineers and

scientists in electrical engineering, electronics, and alMed

fields.

The S'andards Board is responsible fo~ authorizing and coordinating standardization projects, final approval of IEEE standards

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and representing IFF. E on matters relating to units and standards.

Work is carried out within the technical c omm i 1 1 ee s of the 3 7 societies and councils of the institute. Participates in a number of NFPA standards projects that fall within IEEE's

technical concern, as well as with the Department of Defense and

N8S. Active participation by its Canadian members has resulted

in a number of IEEE standards being approved as Canadian

standards by the Canadian Standards Association.

Availability "c Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, Nsw Jersey 08854,

. well as DECO, Global, I H S , and IMI. Formerly Formed by a merger in 1963 of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers.

ICeywf rds electrical code; switching; electrical equipment; energy; nuclear

power plants; television; radio; computers; metric; instruments;

testing; units of measure; safety; data processing; communications;

INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Betty L. Peterson, Executive Director

940 East Northwest Highway

Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056

(312) 2

C

. 5-1561

Founded: 1954

Type of Professional Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope Devoted to the development and promotion of recommended practices, standards, specifications, research, simulation techniques, testing techniques, contamination control techniques, and

the development of design criteria for equipment operation. The

institute is a member of the International Committee of Contamination Control. Recommended practices are being developed by its

Contamination Control Division in ten areas. Considers and investigates matters relating to units and standards, as well as recommended practices, pertaining to, or applicable in, environmental engineering. Cooperates with other

rational technical organizations in matters regarding environmental standards, testing and engineering. Consponsors meetings

;r group efforts with such organizations as American Society for

'etting and Materials, American Society for Quality Control,

"nserican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute of

t'lectrical and Electronics Engineers, Department of Defense,

Naval Research Lab Shock and Vibration Information Center, Army

Materiel Command, and Navy Material Corrmard. Sponsors a representative to the International E 1 ec t r o t ec hn i ca 1 Commission con- cerned with international standardization of environmental test method s . American Association for Contamination Control (1973)

testing; contamination control; environment;

Standard? zat i on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

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INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS

Typr of

Organ i zat 1 on Standards

Devel opaer.t

Standards

Des i gnat i on

Sec ret a ri a t

s

Scope

Standard i za t i on Act i v i t i es

Aval lability

Formerly

Keywords

Standards Staff: 1

David L. 'ielden, Executive Director

25 Techno logy Park

riorcross, Georgia 3C092

(404) 449-0460

Founded: 1948

Professional Society

Sta"^?rds Developer

50 volunteer members active in standards development

Standards processed through ANSI; 12 are designated American

National Standards

Draft standards and revisions available for review by non-members

ANSI Z94.x

American National Standards Committee Z94, Industrial Engineering

Te rm i nol ogy

An international society devoted to productivity Improvement

throi, oh the application ot industrial engineering techniques.

Serves more than 13,000 members in 87 countries. Provides a unique cross-section of goods and services Including books,

journals, magazines, computer software, films, seminars, workshops, conferences, and overseas study missions.

Focuses on the terms and phrases used in the practice of Industrial engineering. These terms and phrases are developed through

17 subcommittees thit represent the various disciplines of industrial engineering.

Distributed directly and through ANSI. Also by Wiley - Interscience, a Division of John Wiley 4 Sons, Inc. American Institute of Industrial Engineers

industrial engineering; productivity; manufacturing;

INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES

Frederick P. Smith, Executive Director

1575 r>, o Street MH. Suite 550

Washington. D.C. 2000S

(202) 789-0310

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Devel opwe-t

Standards

Designati on Government

Adopt 1 on

Fol nded 1913

Safety Association

Stanoards Developer

Standards developer since 1913

IME. pref i x

IME recommendations

regulaticns.

are contained 1 n federal and state

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Scop* The safety association of the commercial explosives Industry 1n the United States and Canada. Member companies Include manu- facturers of commercia' explosives, fuses, and olasting

detonators.

standardization 0 e v e 1 o p s standards relating to safety 1n tr» manufacture, transActivities portatlon, storage, handling and use of commercial explosive

materials. Works closely *1th regulatory agencies at the international, federal, state and local levels.

Aval 1 abi 1 1 ty Sold di recti

y

Keywords explosives; safety; Materials;

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Jztr. I. Messervey, Executive Director

8600 West Bryn Mawr Avenue

Suite 720 Soutu

Chicago, Illinois 60631

(312; 693-0990 7 -lex: 9 1 0 ^ : 1-5870

Founded: 1 9 5e Type of

Organization

Representation

Professional Society

Works through other on., an zaMons to develop standards

Approximately 125 members active in INMM star dardi zat i on including representatives in standards committer of ANSI, ASTM.and

others

.

Certification Nuclear materials specialists and nuclear materials Interns are certified by examination and reviewer by a certification

comrii ttet

.

Secretarl ats

Scope

Standard zat i on

Act-1 vitiPs

Keywords

ANSI r.'14. Transportation of Fissile and Radioactive Materials

AN;I N15, Methods of Nuclear Material Control

A nonprofit organization of individuals working in governmental,

industrial and academic Institutions where nuclear materials are utilized. The Institute advance, the application of principals

of accounting, auditing, engineering, mathematics, physics,

statistics, and physical security for the safeguard ng of nuclear

fuel facilities. INMM also promotes research in the field of

nuclear safeguards, material'; accounting, materials control,

physical protectior, waste management, and tr insportat i on .

Di rected toward meeting

j . -...J .. M «. « W M I III U ANSI secretariat

1 j

a s

requirements of industry related to saferial;. Principal activities incude serving

for N14 and N15. 1NMK standards are used

Dcpiir tmc.it yj ' Encr yy ami Department of Defense

facilities, as well as government contrectors and NRC licensees.

In addition, INMM standards are used world-wide by related

organizations and comnercial enterprises.

nuclear materials safeguards; nuclear materials waste management;

nuclear material transportation; defense; energy; safety;

en v i ronment

;

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INSTITUTE Or STRAP IROK <\ND STtFL

T>pe of

Organization

Scope

Tel ex : 710 822 9782

Her'.chel Cutler, Exocutivp

1627 K Strpet N W

.

Suite 700

Washington, D.C. <I 0 C 0 b (2'?) 466-4050

Founded: 1923

Trade Assoc 1 at 1 on Standa rds Devel oper

Dealers, processors , and brokers engaged in the buying,

and/ or handling of ferrojs and nonferrous scrap.

prozes » i ng

Standardl zat 1 on Activities

Availability

Keywords

Cooperates < i t h the Government and interested parties to establish specifications for the iron and steel scrap grades prepared by its member companies and others in the industry to neet

the needs of consumers. Specifications covir basic open hearth,

blast furnace, e:ectric furnace and foundry, cast iron and

special g r ri

1 ? s of iron and steel scrap, and give recognized

classification; fir each grade. Offgrade material and scrap

containing r s i u u a 1 material are defined and the degree of cleanliness described. Provisions are made for deviations from the

designated classifications.

Sold directly

iron; steel; scrap iron; materials;

INSTITUTE OF T RANSPORTAT ION ENGINEERS

Thomas W. Brahms, Executive Director

525 School Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20024

(202) 554-8050

Founded 1930

Telex: 467943 WSH CI Standards Staff: 2 Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Desi gnations

Government

Adopti on

Certification

Sec ret ari ats

Scope

Professional Society

Standards Developer

300 members participate in standards uev^lopment

27 active equipment standards and recoup ;nded practices

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ST - equipment standards

RP - recommended practices

The Federal Highway Administration of Department of Transportation has adopted a number of ITE ouipment standards as part of

the U.S. Manual on Uniform Control Devices. Many state and local

agencies have also adopted these standards.

No certification, qualification, or acreditation programs

A major sponsor of National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices.

A professional society

designing, implementing,

transportation systems of

73 countries. Provides

of those responsible for planning,

operating, and maintaining surface

the world. Seven thousand members in publications, educational programs,

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Standard! zati on Activities

Av.i 1 ibi i ity

Forif.er 1 y Keywords

testimony, and other services to benefit the transportation

p

r o.ession and the general public.

Develops equipment ".andaMs and recommended practices. Equipment standards fo- traffic control devices include signs,

signals, and markings. Cooperate' with all interested parties in developing standar.. . # Distributed directly

Institute of Traffic Engineers (1976,

safety; transportation; traffic control devices; traffic signal?;

pavement markings;

INSTR MENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopti on

Certi fi cation

Secretariats

Scope

Standard! zation

Acti vi ti es

Glenn F. Harvey, Executive Director

67 Alexander Drive

P.O. Box. 12277

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

(919) 549-8411 Telex: 802-540

Founded: 1945 Standards Staff: 2 Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1945

2,000 members participating in standards activities

50 active standards; 98 active committees

Standards are processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

ISA-S, Instrument Society of America Standard

ISA-RP, Instrument Society of America Recommended Practice

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Society of America Standards.

has adopted five Instrument

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Secretariat of IS0/TC 10/SC 3, Graphical Symbols for Instrumentation. ISA ilso serves as the administrative secretariat for U.S.

TAG for IEC/TC 66 on Electronic Measuring Equipment, and sponsors

the U.S. TAG for IEC/TC 31 SC/31G on intrinsic safety. Eight ISA

committees serve as the TAG for committees :>r working groups of

IEC/TC 65 on industrial process measurement and control.

Chartered as a nonprofit educational organization, its membership

comprises more than 31,000 practitioners, scientists, educators,

and students worldwide involved in industrial instrumentation and

control technology.

Advocates the advancement of the technology of process measurement and control instrumentation through education. Augments vhe

exchange of knowledge and information through a wide variety of

publications and by developing consensus industry standards.

Prepares and promotes national and international standards

which are competent, unbiased, widely applicable, and authoritative. Standards and practices committees span a wide spectrum of

industries and technical interests dealing with measurement and

control instrumentation. Topics include symbology, computer

hardware and software, intrinsic safety, thermocouples, flowmeters, transducers, rotameters, face-to-face dimensions of

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Availability

Keywords

control valves, control valve sizing, control valve capacity test

procedures, manifold designs, pneumatic circuits, annunciators,

dynamic response testing, specification forms, piping and Instrument drawings, instrumentation for nuclear and fossil fuel power

plants, installation practices, terminology, composition analyzers, environmental conditions for digital system:, strain gages,

liquid level gages, and continuous weighing instrumentations.

Distributed directly and through ANSI, I M I , NSA, IHS, and Global

In Europe and Africa -- John Wiley 4 Sons Ltd.

In Asia and Australia -- Intercontinental Marketing Corp.

In South and Central America -- Feffer & Simons, Inc. instrument; measurement; process measurement; control telemetry;

metrology; analysis; automatic controls; scientific instrumentation; valves; industrial equipment;

INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION

E. E. Mcllveen, Secretary-Treasurer

P.O. Box P South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664

(617) 394-4424

Founded: 1925

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Stand j rds

Desi gnati on Government

Adoption

Certification

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade As soc i at i on/ Techni cal Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1925

100 members participating

27 active standards

Some standards processed through ANSI

ICEA, ICEA/NEMA, or ICE A/ IEEE prefix

FAA, GSA, Air

and others

Force, Navy, Rural Electrification Administration,

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

An international nonprofit association of cable engineers which

develops and publishes standards for electrical power, control,

instrumentation, communications, and portable cables. The principal standards writing authority for industrial and utility

cables in North American and recognized throughout the world.

Membership confined to engineers who are on the tecnnical staffs

of concerns engaged in the manufacture of insulated electrical

wires and cables, and who are qualified by technical training or experience to contribute to the Association's activities.

Publishes recommended practices and treatises resulting from

engineering research conducted by the Association. Publication

on cable ampacities recognized as joint standards by the National

Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Institute of

Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Distributed through designated Secretariats. Listings available

from Headquarters.

Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

electrical cable; insulated cable; electrical equipment; communications; cable;

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INSULATED STEEL DOOR SYSTEMS INSTITUTE

Allen P. Wherry, f"anaging Director

712 Lakewood Center North

14500 Detroit Averue

CI evel and , Ohio 4^107

(216) 266-77U0

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Devel opnent

6overr(!.ient

Adoption

Cert i f i cati on Scope

Standard! zat 1 on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded 197 f.

Telex: 98-5559

Standards Staff

T r ii d e Association

Standards Developer

Eleven memoer companies participate in standards activities

Nine active standards including three ANSI Standards

The ISDSI standards have been adopted by numerous government

agenci es

.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A national trade association representing U.S. companies

engaged in the manufacture of insulated steel door systems

(consisting of door, frame, and total perimeter seal) which are specialty designed and marketed for the residential market a

r.d tested '.o the Institute standards.

Promulgates minimum standard specifications for the manufacture

of insilated steel door systems to assure quality products for

the residential market. Works closely with numerous government

agencies including Department of Housing and Urban Development,

Department of Navy, Corps of Engineers, and the Farmers Home

Administration. Also cooperates with various code organizations

and with the National Association of Home Builders, the Door & Hardware Institute, and Builders Hardware Manufacturers

Association.

Distributed directly

doors ; buildings;

INTER-SOCIETY COLOR COUNCIL

Type of

Organization

Set pe

Standard! za t i on Acti v* c ies

Teresa Commerford, Secretary

U.S. Army Natick Laboratories

DRONA-ITCP

Natick, Massachusetts 01760

(518) 266-6000

Founded

:

1933

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Coordinates work leading to the standardization, description and

specification of color, and promotes the practical application of

such work to color problems arising in science, art, and

industry. Membership consists of 29 delegates from national

societies and individual members, all with a common interest in color.

Not a standardizing body, but many of the results of its work are incorporated by its member bodies into standards which they issue

or sponsor. This work is carried out by subcommittees of the

ISCC Problems Committee.

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Examples of participation in standardization activities include

the ISCC-NBS Method of Designating Colors and a Dictionary of

Color iVames (National Bureau of Standards Circular 553);

designations of filters for theatrical lighting; a Comparative

List of Color Terms; Color Aptitude Test (available through the

Federat*"". of Societies for Coating Technology); and recommendations for illuminating and viewing conditions in the colorimetry

of reflecting materials; standard methods for mounting textile

samples for colorimetric measurement; standard practice for

visual examination of small coi or differences; determination of

t^e strength of colorants; and the determination of sets of

maximally different ronf 1 ucrescent colors. Activities of

Problems Subcommittees are summarized in the Annual Report Issue

of the ISCC Newsletter.

Keywords color; colorimetry; instruments; testing;

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS

W. I. Summers, Executive Director

930 Busse Highway

Part- r» i dge , Illinois 60068

(312) 696-1455

Founded

;

1928

Telex: 2 Standards Staff

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation 20 members and 20 alternates on the National Electrical Code

promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association. Also

participates on the ANSI C«0,.C73 and ANSI C2 committees; The UL Standards Review Council; and NFPA com-nittees 70A, 70B, 70E, and

79.

Cert i f i cat i on

Scope

Member cf the National Board of Governors for the certification

of electrical inspectors, administered by the Educational Testing

Service, Princeton, New Jersey.

Promotes cooperation between inspectors, the electrical industry,

and the public. Collects and disseminates information relative

to the safe us; of electricity. Over 15,000 members including

inspectors, contractors, electricians, consulting engineers,

utilities, and testing labs. Seventy-five percent of its

meetings and publication programs are devoted to standardization

activities. Maintains liaison in its code activities with its

members in Canada and Japan.

Standard! zati on

Acti v i fcies Cooperates in the formulation of standards for the safe use of

electrical materials, devices, and appliances. Also promotes

the uniform understanding and application of

Electrical Code, as well as other electrical codes

Maintains liaison with the Federal Government in ization activities, particularly for the use and

the National Electrical Code. Cooperates with the

the National

and standards,

many standardapplication of

Department of

Housing and Urban Development, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as with the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) of the Department of Labor. Also serves on various NFP*. ANSI, and UL standards writing committees.

keywords el ect ri cal

officials;

code; inspection; safety; building; government

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILK, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIANS

Kathy Hathaway, Executive Secretary

P.O. Box 701

Ames, Iowa 50010

(515) 232-6699

Type of

Urgani ration

Standards

Development

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded 1911

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1920's

3-A prefix

Professional society of persons working in the field of milk and

dairy products, food technology and sanitation. Develops uniform

and proper methods of supervision and inspection of dairy farms,

milk and milk product plants, food handling establishments, and

transportation equipment. Examines milk, milk oroducts, and other

foods. Improves sanitary methods of milk production. Develops

related equipment and supplies.

Original developer of 3-A Sanitary Standards for fittings used on milk pipelines. Cooperates with the U.5. Public Health Service,

suppliers and equippers in standards dc- vel opment . Maintains two

committees active in standards activities, the Committee on Sanitary Procedures and the Sanitary Standards Subcommittee of

the Dairy Industry Committer which represents the American Buttar

Institute, American Dry Milk Institute, Evaporated Milk Association, International Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers, Milk

Industry Foundation, National Cheese Institute, and the Dairy and

Food Industries Supply Association.

Distributed directly

milk; dairy products; sanitation; public health;

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

Tom Higham, Executive Director

5032 Alhambra Avenue

loz Angeles, California 90032

(213) 223-1471

Type of

Ornani zation

Standards

Development

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Founded: 1926 Standards Staff: 1 Trade Association

Standards Developer and works through other organizations to develop standards

Product and Installation standards are processed througn IAPMO's

Annual Conference

Four Zl<i4 standards are processed through ANSI

Draft standard' are available for review

57 standards are currently published

PS, IAPM0 Product Standards

IS, IAPM0 Installation Standards

The Uni f orm Plumbing Code is 'iserl in over 2,500 jurisdictions in the United States and is the mandatory code for 13 states.

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Certi f icati on

Secretari ats Scope

A monthly listiny of 10.0JC products certifies that products have

been tested and meet the requirements of applicable standards and

the Unified Plumbing Code. Certification must be updated and

renewed annually and manufacturers are subject to reinspection

during the year of listing.

ANSI Committee Z124

Established by and foi inspection officials of cities, counties,

and states with the goal b f bringing about uniformity in plumbing

codes and their interpretation. Cosponsoi

Mechanical Code with the International

Officials.

the

Conference of

Un i f o rm Building

Standard! zaticn

Acti vi t i es

Availability

Formerly

Presently writes instal

products and maintains

not write new materia

Promulgates both instal

in the mobile home ind

ization activities are mUtee and IAPMO Mobile

Department of Housing

Labor, and the National

Sol d di rect iy

lation standards for conventional plumbing

existing IAPMO product standards. Does

1 standards for conventional plumbing.

lation and material standards for plumbing

recreational vehicle industry. Standardadministered by the IAPMO Standards Corn- Home Standards Committee. Works with the

and Urban De vel opuent , the Department of

Bureau of Standards.

Los Angeles Area Plumbing Inspector Association (1926)

Plumbing Inspectors Association of Southern California (1929)

Plumbing Inspectors Association of California (1930)

Pacific Coast Plumbing Inspectors Association (1934)

Western Plumbing Officials Association (194G)

Keywords building code; plumbing code; mobile ho e; safety building; government officials;recreational vehicle;

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION Or WIPING CLOTH MANUFACTURERS

Type of

Organ i zati on standards

Devel opaent

Government

Adoption

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Robert J. Mayer, Executive Vice President

300 West Washington Straet

Chicago, Illinois 60506

(312) 726-0050

Fourded: 1932

Trad 3 Association

Standards Developer

Two active standards

General Services Administration has adopted Wiping, Cotton, and

Cotton-Synthetic dated October, 1981.

Considers common problems in the management, promotion, research

and development, employment, and financial functions of the

wiping cloth and wiping materials industry.

Publishes The Specification for Purchase of Rags for Conversion

Into Wiping Cloths, and Specifications for Wiping Cloths for use

by all phases of industry that use wiping cloths in their operation. Specifications cover material, content, and grade of

wiping cl oths

.

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Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Distributed directly

Sanitary Institute of America

National Association of Wiping Cloth Manufacturers

rags; textiles;

INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, TUNNEL AND TURNPIKE ASSOCIATIOK

John J. Hassett, Executive Director

2120 L Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 659-4620

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standard) zati on Activities

Founded 1932

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through otner organizations to develop standards

National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

National Fire Protection Association

A nonprofit association serving the needs of toll and tax supported bridges, tunnels, and highways. Concerned with the improvement of highway transportation in general. Members operate over 340 toll facilities with a combined value of approximately

$50 billion.

Works closely with the government and allied agencies and associations, s\i r.h as the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices and the National Firs Protection Agency, to promote

safety and improvement in highway transportation.

construction; transportation; tunneli; bridges; highways;

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

Charles H. Pillard, President

1125 15th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 833-7000

Founded: 1981 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Xeywords

International Labor Union

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Sixty members active in standards development on committees of

NF PA , ANSI, IEEE, ASTMj and other organizations.

Represents one million workers in all branches of the electrical

i ndust ry

.

Members are active on all code panels of NFPA 70, The National

Electrical Code, and i n other organizations that develop standards for electricity work.

Although not a standard making body, the IBEW cooperates and

participates in the work of standard making bodies which might

impact membership.

union; electrical equipment; elactric power;

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INTERNATIONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU

Charles G. Visconti, President

17 Battery Place

New York, New York 10004

(212) 425-2750

Founded: 1966

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope A nonprofit membership corporation of makers and users of cargo

handling equipment. °rovides recognized registration, Inspection, certification, documentation, design evaluation, and con- sultation services throughout the world for materials handling

equipment ashore and afloat including shipboard cargo gear,

cranes, derricks, cargo containers, road vehicles, and related

devices.

Monitors and participates in standards development activities of

International organizations including the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization ( I MC 6 ) and ISO, ship classification soc i et i es, an'l national standards bodies.

Keywords cargo handling; industrial equipment; transportation;

I NTERNATIOHAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Mark E. Keane, Executive Director

112U G Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 626-4600

Founded: 1914

Type of Professional Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope City managers, county managers, municipal administrators, assistants and directors of councils of governments. Conducts management information urban data services. Sponsors training.

Has long had an interest in standardization as part of its work

in increasing the proficiency of municipal administrators and

strengthening the quality of urban government through professional management. Efforts involve measurement units for public work

activities along with correlative manuals and other publications.

Currently is working on a productivity measurement/enhancement

program undertaken jointly by ICMA and the Urban Institute for

the National Commission on Productivity, the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development, and the National Science Foundation. A major part of this project is to review existing municipal codes and establish standards of performance which can serve

as the basis for national transferable norms through which cross- national performance measures may be obtained for municipal

services. Services under study include police, fire, solid waste

and waste water management, parks and recreation, local transportation systems, and library systems.

Formerly International City Managers Association (196 c;) Keywords municipal management; city management; facilities management;

government officials;

Standardi zatlon

Activities

Standard! zat i on Activities

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INTERNATIONAL COALITION FOR PROCURFHt NT STANDARDS

Philip Lively, ICPS Coordinator

Type of

Organization

Sc^pe

Standardi zation

Activities

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 299-5400 Telex: 710-670-1037

Founded 1979

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Brings representatives of national and international purchasing

associations and their affiliates together in an effort to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate activities of recognized

standards organizations to develop voluntary consensus standee's.

Promotes and encouraoss the professional development of its

me.nbers.

Encourages participation by its members 1n the activities of all

consensu* standards organizations; initiates, through interaction

with these consensus standards organizations, the formulation of

specifications, standards, and test methods where none currently

exist; aids in the revision and updating of existing specifications, standards, and test methods; and cooperates with other members of the Coalition to avoid duplication of effort.

Keywords purchasing; general; government officials;

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Harry R. McGee, Executive Vice President

3150 Spring Street

Fairfax, Virginia 22031

(703) 273-7200

Founded: 1939

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on Scope

Standardi zati on Act i vities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

American National Standards Committee PH7

Commercial trade association for manufacturers, producers, and

dealers of audio and visual communications products in the area

of projection, as well as video and ccmputers. Membership

includes 800 domestic companies and more than 100 international

members

.

Seventy-five members active on working committees, subcommittees

and task forces of Committee PH7 on Instructional Aud i o- V i * u1

Systems Standards. Standards developed through PH7, issued

through ANSI.

National Association of Visual Education Dealers (1939-1947)

National Audio-Visual Association (1947-1983)

aud i o- v i s ua 1 ; visual; communications;

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF 3UILDIN6 OFFICIALS

G. D*. .if. Tayco, Director Administrative Services

5360 South Mrknan Mill Road

Whittier, California 90601

(213) 699-0541

Founded 1922

Type of

Organization

Standards

De ve 1 optnent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certi f ication

Secretari ats

Professional Association

Standards Developer

Developer of 14 codes for all aspects of bjilding construction

Invokes nearly 1,000 standards of ASTM, UL, NFPA, ANSI, and others

Uniform Building Codes

Jurisdictions which enforce the Uniform Building Code and its re- lated documents are located in various states having a combined

population of over 89 million, from Michigan and Indiana in the east to the western states including Alaska and Hawaii.

Provides a voluntary certification program. Code enforcement

categories of certification include building inspector, electrical inspector, plumbing inspector, mechanical inspector, combination inspector, rehabilitation/conservation inspector, and plans

examiner. Special certification includes reinforced concrete

inspection, prestres^ed concrete inspection, structural masonry

inspection, and structural steel /wel di ng inspection.

National Research Board

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Objective is to furnish a complete set of Uniform Codes for

state, county, and city administrative authorities responsible

for enforcement of building laws to ensure a high level of safety

to life from fire, structural , and exit hazards. Maintains and

improves the codes on a continuous basis.

Publishes the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,

Uniform Fire Code, and related documents setting forth minimum

standards for safe construction in buildings and structures. Also

develops standards for acceptance of new products through re- search activities. Issues recommendations to the member jurisdictions in order that manufacturers may obtain uniform recognition of their new products.

Sold directly

Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference (1922)

International Conference of Building Officials (1958)

building code; mechanical code; fire code; solar;

safety; construction; building; government officials

solid fuel

INTERNATIONAL DATABASE ASSOCIATION

James B. Crawford, Chairman

P.O. Box 148

Leesburg, Virginia 22075

(703) 592-3770

Founded 1983 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organization

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Scope Endeavors to guarantee user satisfaction with online services.

Twenty members worldwide representing the database, videotex, and

online information industries. Members range from small technic ci 1 database firms to mass audience business and consumer

services. IDA's goal is to expedite resolution of users' online

problems and promote the ease of accessing online information.

IDA standards activities address the following four areas user manuals; sign-on and operations procedures; alignment of database

content with promotional promises; and qualifications of support

personnel . While the majority of new and established online services closely

monitor customer support, there are notable exceptions. On occasion user manuals are poorly composed and difficult to follow, sign-on procedures are changed without notification, content

does not meet user expectations, and customer support staff lacks

expertise to resolve users' online problems. IDA addresses these

issues in an effort to stem a potential undercurrent of dissatisfaction among users on the premise that, when specified procedures are followed and precautions taken, accessing online information requires little effort.

Membership is open to all online services, and participation in IDA training programs and other activities is voluntary. IDA sets criteria of performance, it does not sit in judgement of

member or non-member online services.

Keywords information processing; networking; online; database; videotex;

computers

;

Standardi zat ion

Activities

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT HEATING ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opuent

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Norman R. Taylor, Executive Director

1735 Eye Street NW. Suite 611

Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 223-2922

Founded: 1909

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Staff:

30 members serve

AGA, and others.

on standards committees cf ASTM, ASHRAE, ANSI

Five hundred members, utilities, municipalities, universities,

institutions, manufacturers, consultants, engineers, and others

working in the district heating and cooling industry. Serves

worldwide interests in district heating and cooling particularly

in the U.S. and Canada. Most commercial DHC systems, operated by

investor owned utilities, are members of IDHA. Provides a principal forum to exchange information and maintains a liaison

with federal agencies.

Publishes and updates the Code for Steam Metering. IDHA is proposing the development of industry standards for DHC piping systems. Also publishes th3 District Heating Handbook, a design

guide reference for industry personnel that references applicable

standards. Publishes guidelines that reference U.S. standards in Principles of Economical Heating, and the Unwin Chart of bosses

in steam piping systems. Makes comparisons of European and U.S.

components for DHC systems.

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Aval lability

Keywords

Nine technical groups -- Distribution, Marketing, Metering, Pro- duction, Rare/Load Research, Refuse Energy, Statistical,

Un i ve r s i ty / Phy s i c a 1 Plant, and Hot/Chilled Water review and comment on applicable standards.

Distributed directly

cogeneration; heating; cooling; energy; utilities; refuse energy;

INTERNATIONAL FABR I CARE INSTITUTE

Charles kiggott, Executive Vice President

12251 Tech Road

Silver Spring, Maryland 20904

(301) 622-1900

Type of

Organ i zati on Representation

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standard! zation

Acti vities

Formerly

Keywords

Founded: 1972 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represented on ASTM Textiles committee, NFPA Drycleaning committee, NFPA Fur Storage, Fumigation and Cleaning, and on NFPA

Static Electricity committee.

Certifies as drycleanable and/or launderable, fabrics, garments,

draperies, etc., when they pass tests designated by ASTM, NFPA,

and/or AATCC.

An international

1 aunderers . association of 10,000 drycleaners and/or

Interested in, and active on, standards committees involved in quality control and safety as affects members and their

customers . American Institute of Laundering (1883)

National Institute of Drycleaning (1907)

drycleaning; laundering; textiles; consumer products;

INTERNATIONAL FENCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Rodger D. Duke, Executive Director

441 South 28th Street, Suite 102

Tempe, Arizona 85281

(602) 968-3117

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on Scope

Standardi zation

Act i v i ti es

Founded 1962

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM Committee F14

Serves the entire fence industry in North America and 10 foreign

countries. Membership includes installer contractors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and related fence industry business.

Members work with ASTM and Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) to develop standards and specifications for fence

product s

.

Keywords fence; construction;

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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AMMONIA REFRIGERATION

J. W. Sherman, Executive Secretary

111 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 644-6610

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel op'iter.t

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certi f i cati on Secretari ats

Scope

Standard! zat ion

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded 1971

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standard Developer since 1976

One active standard, ANSI approved

Available for review by members and non-members

ANSI/ 1 1 AR 74-2

City of Columbus,

Building Code.

Ohio has adopted 1 1 AR 74-2 as part of the City

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

1 1 AR is the ANSI designated secretariat for ANSI/IIAR 74-2.

A not-for-profit organization formed to promote education, information and standards for proper and safe use of ammonia as a refrigerant. Introduces and encourages constructive educational

efforts in the fields of design, safety, installation, operation,

maintenance, application, and other subjects to furnish a better

understanding of the use of ammonia as a refrigerant.

Developed and maintains ANSI/IIAR 74-2, American Nat i or, a 1 Standard for Equipment Design and Installation of Ammonia Mechanical

Refrigeration Systems.

Distributed directly or through ANSI

ammonia; refrigeration;

INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE

Ray Lackey, Executive Vice President

823 15th Street

Washington, D.C. (202; 783-3908

Founded: 1970

NW. 20005

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Participates in the standards activities cf ASTM, ACI, ASCE,

NFPA, and others.

Formed through a joint trust agreement between the Mason Contractors Association of America and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen. Activities include promotion and

national advertising for masonry construction, training of

craftsmen, and development of areas related to masonry materials,

design and construction.

Participates on committees involved in the development of standards associated with masonry and masonry construction Including

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1
ASTM, ACI, ASCE, NFPA, and ANSI. Monitors and recommends chances

to the national model codes: BOCA, ICBO, and SSBC.

Keywords masonry; construction

INTERNATIONAL MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

standards

Tevel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati ons Government

Adopti on Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

D.A. Brown, Executive Director

3003 LB J Freeway, #219

Dallas, Texas 75234

(214) 484-5750

Founded 1958

Trade Associ ati on Standards Developer

17 active standards

None processed through ANSI

IMACA prefix

IMACA Standard 200 is in use by General Services Administration.

Serves system manufacturers, parts and service suppliers,

distributors, and dealers in mobile air conditioning applications

including auto, heavy truck, recreational vehicle, farm and

off-highway vehicle, boat, aircraft, bus, and railroad. Programs

include sales promotion, engineering standards, monthly magazine,

technical papers, and legislative activities.

The Engineering Committee administers the standards program, cur- rently consisting of 17 standards in print under the IMACA name. This consists of sixteen standards for automotive and one for re- creational vehicle application. All standards are national in scope. The use of standards is voluntary and promoted through

the national trade press and the IMACA monthly magazine.

Di stri buted di rectly

Automotive Air Conditioning Association (1970)

air-conditioning; mobile air-conditioning;

automot i V3

;

transportation;

INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL SIGNAL ASSOCIATION

Warren S. Farrell, Technical Coordinator

3121 Forest Avenue

P.O. Box 8249

Forth Worth, Texas 76112

(817) 429-8638

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Founded 1896

Technical Society

Standards Developer

30 active standards

None processed through ANSI

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Standards

Oesi gnat i ons Government

Adoption

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

IMSA prefix

IMSA Wire and C a : 1 e Specifications have been

Department of Transportation and the Bureau of

recogn i zed by

Public Roads.

the

Offers certification in the Public Safety Fields of Traffic

Signal Technician, Fire Alarm Technician, and Signs and Markings

Specialists

A lonprofit, technical and educational association. Membership

consists of 2,500 members in tho United States, Canada, Mexico,

and the free countries of the world actively engaged in the

engineering, construction, maintenance and operation of electrical, •lectronic and graphic communication systems used in

public safety services, such as fire and police alarms, traffic

control, radio communications, street lighting, signs and

markings and related systems. Develops standards a A manuals for use by the members arid industry. Collects and disseminates

educational material. Encourages unification in public safety

fields for the pt-rpose of improving the efficieicy of public

safety services.

Develops standards for various types of signal and commun i cat i or

s

wire and cable which must meet the requirements of ASTM and

Underwriters Laboratories. Maintains a Cable Committee whi;h

updates anH revises standards. Participates on Technical Committees of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Technical

Council Committee, National Fire Protection Association. The

Federal Communications Commission for Fire Radio Service

recognizes IMSA as the Fire Frequency Coordination Body.

Di stri buted di rectly

electrical ecuipment; wire; cable; safety; communications;

INTERNATIONAL SILO ASSOCIATION

James T. Kright, President

One Corporation Place

Suite 375

1501 *2nd Street

West Des Moines, Icwa 50265

(515) 225-0643

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opuent

Scooe

Standardi zati on Acti vi li es

Founded 1907

Trade Association

Standards Developer

100 members participate in standards activities

A trade association representing tower silo manufacturers and

farmstead equipment manufacturers throughout the world with

heaviest concentration in the U.S. and Canada.

Cooperates with the Anierican Concrete Institute, American Society

of Agricultural Engineers, an 1 other technical associations in developing standards for the industry. .Prepared recommended

practices for the Design and Corstruction of Top Unloading

Concrete Stave Farm Silos, Atmosphere Controlled Bottom Unloading

Concrete Stave Farm Silos, and Monolithic Concrete Farm Silos.

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Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Association of Silo Manufacturers (1956)

National Silo Association Inc. (1980)

Keywords silos; agriculture;

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TERRAIN-VEHICLE SYSTEMS

Ronald A. Liston, General Secretary

Sox 282

Hanover, New Hampshire 03755

(603) 643-3200

Founded: 1962

Type of Professional Society

Organization Standards Developer

Scope A private, nonprofit organization composed of about 300 members

from 28 countries. Provides an international forum to effect the

achievement and advancement of knowledge of the mechanics of

t e r ra i n- veh i c 1 e systems and soil workinq machinery in ell environments. Technical papers, reviews, comments, and aiscussions

in the field of t e rramechan i c s are presented at periodic regional

meetings and at an international conference held once every three

to four years. The information is published quarterly by the

society in the Journal of Terramechani cs

.

Since 1965, the Standardization Committee has formulated glossaries of te r r a i n- veh i c 1 e terms which are standards for the society. The committee has grouped terms into eight categories:

Terrain Geometry, Vehicle Physical Characteristics, Vehicle

Performance, Soil Test Devices Associated with Soil Vehicle

Tests, Terrain Characteristics Associated with Soils, Standards

for Terrain Characteristics Associated with Vegetation, Standard

SymbDls, and Standard Test Procedures.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords vehicles; soil characteristics; agriculture; transportation;

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORCULTURE

E. C. Bundy, Executive Director

5 Lincoln Square

P.O. Box 71 Urbana, Illinois 61801

(217) 328-2032

Founded: i924

Professional Society

Standards Developer

1 active standard

Processed through ANSI

ANSI Committee Z133.1, Safety in Tree Care Operations

Individuals engaged in commercial arborcul ture ; city, state,

national government employees, and others interested in shade

tree welfare. Conducts research programs.

Standar ji zati on Act i vi t i es

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Secretari ats

Scope

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Standardization Fosters t.ie use of a standard which provides safety criteria for

Activities workers .ind the public. This standard presents safety requirements for pruning, trimming, repairing, maintaining, and removing

t'ees and for cutting brush and for the equipment used in such

operations.

Availability Distributed through ANSI

Fo.-merly International Shade Tree Conference

Keywords arboriculture; horticulture; tree care; safety;

I NTER?: AT IONAl STAPLE, NAIL AND TOOL ASSOCIATION

Bernie J. Mezger, President

435 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 644-0828

Founded 1966

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Development

Standards

Cesi cnati ons Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

1 active standard

ANSI approved

Select standards available

I SANTA SNT prefix

for review

An organization financed and directed by manufacturers of collated fasteners and nneumatic power tools for driving them.

Membership represents eighty percent of the pneumatic power tools

and related fasteners produced in the world- Promotes and

furthers the utilization of mochi ne-appl i ed staples, nails and

similar f asten^rs and their power tools.

Maintains a Technology Committee which is responsible for the

development of standards in performance, safety, code approvals,

and technical coordination with government agencies, code bodies,

volunteer standards organizations, and other related associations.

Develops standards on tool design and operation and guidelines on performance testing cf fastened connections. Representatives

participate in standards development of ether organizations

involving driven fasteners.

Cooperates with federal, state, and local governments in the

application of standards and with voluntary public organizations

and code bodies in establishing acceptable fastening criteria and

product application.

Sold directly

Industrial Stapling and Nailing Technical Association (1975)

Industrial Stapling Manufacturers Institute *, 197 2 ) fasteners; nails, staples; tools; power fastening; pneumatic

fastening; industrial equipment; manufacturing;

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INTERNATIONAL TAPE/DISC ASSOCIATION

Henry Brief, Execucive Vice President

10 Columbus Circle, Suite 2270

Now York, New Vork 10019

(212) 956-71 0 Telex: 42 15 08

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Deve 1 cpaent

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standardi zation

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1970

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1978

Five current standards

None processed through ANSI

ITA-A prefix

An international trade association that represents companies of

many nations in the consumer electronics sector, specifically

tape and disc, both audio and v.deo, as well as home entertainment firms related to t ape/d i sc/ audi o/ vi deo . The Audio Technical Committee is responsible for an ongoing

standardization program in all aspects of audio and video

tapes and discs. Five standards are currently active. These

include standards for audio cassettes, 8 track cartridges,

splicing tape and duplication guidelines for 8 track and 4 track

cartridges, and Minimum Standards of Audio Tape Products. Committee members also participate on IEC, ISO, EIA, AES, SMPTE, and

ANSI Committees.

By written request to the address above

International Tape Association

tape; cassette; audio; video; disc; communications; acoustics;

INVESTMENT CASTING INSTITUTE

Type of

Cr«iani zati on Representati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Henry T. Bidwell, Executive Director

8521 Clover Meadow Drive

Dallas, Texas 75243

(214) 341-0488

Founded 1953

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM, SAE

Provides an organization through which programs can be initiated

to accelerate the growth of technology, as well as the market for

investment castings. Membersnip consists of 75 foundries and 55 suppliers.

Cooperates with the British Investment Casters Technical Association, as well as the Aerospace Material Specifications Division

of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society

for Testing and Materials. Publishes the Investment Casting

Handbook

.

Keywords investment castings; materials;

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IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

Thomas J. b>chiltz, Director of Industry Relations

139 7 5 Connecticut Avenue

Silver Spring, Maryland 20906

' 3 C 1 ) 87 1- 1200

Type of

Organ? zati on Standards

Oevel opaent

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Aval 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded 1949 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

950 members active in standards development

Program for Irrigation Designers

Represents manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and technical personnel involved with agricultural and landscape

i rri gati on systems

.

Engages in standards activities for comparing components through

testing. Provides standard developers with the criteria for com- paring products. Cooperates with the International Organization

for Standardization to insure that international irrigation standards fairly represert products manufactured in the U.S. Maintains representation on committees of ANSI, ASAE, and ASME.

Di stri buted di rectly

irrigation; water conservation; sprinklers; agriculture;

JEUELE3S VIGILANCE COMMITTEE

Joel A. Windman

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Government

Adoption

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Foraerl

y

Keywords

1180 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10036

(212) 869-9505

Founded: 1912

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1913

Adopted by tne Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade

Commi ssi on , National organization supported by the jewelry industry, specializes in marking, labeling, terminology, and trade problems.

Works with government to assist industry and consumers. Develops

voluntary product standards in the areas of precious metals, precious stones, and watches. Standardization work contributed co Federal Trade Commission's development of Guides for the Jewelry

Industry. Conducted and revised a standardization study on the

National Gold and Silver Stamping Act. Distributed directly and through the Federal Trade Commission

American Jewelers Protective Association (1943)

jewelry; precious metals; precious stones; materials; consumer

products ;

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JOINT COMMITTEE ON DEVICES AND DRUGS

Type of

Organization

Representati on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Dr. M. Salcman, Dr. R. Crowell, Ccchairmen

625 North Mi;higar, Avenue, Suite 1519

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 944-4205

Founded : i ? 7 4 Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM, AAMI, ANSI, FDA Neurosurgical Societies

Advisory Panel, World Federation of

An educational and advisory

Association of Neurological

Neurological Surgeons to ass: standards by participating

group sponsored by the American

Surgeons and the Congress of

st in the writing of neurological

in the activities of standards

developing organizations. Also active as an advisory group for

such organizations as the American Medical Association, the

American College of Surgeons, the FDA, and the U.S. Congress.

Coordinates participation in committees developing standards for

materials, devices, and practices used by neurosurgeons. Current

activities center on ASTM F4.05, Subcommittee on Neu ro iu rgery

,

and Committees of the Association for the Advancement of Medical

Instrumentation (AAMT). Standards of interest include: tissue

adhesives, aneurysm clips, carotid clamps, cranial tongs, stereotactic devices, surgical microscopes, R F generators, transcuta- neous electrical nerve stimulators, intracranial pressure-monitoring devices, and computed tomography practices. Monitors ac- tivities of ISO/TC 150/SC 3 and IEC/TC 62 through ASTM and AAMI.

Merger of committees on Materials and Devices of the American

Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of

Neurological Surgeons (1974)

medi cal

med i cal

devi ces care; neurosurgery; materials; instrumentation

JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

William L. MacMillan, Executive Director

66 East Main Street

Moorestown, New Jersey 08057

(609) 234-9155

Founded: 1962 Standards Stcff:

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Certi f icati on

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

Sponsors a certification program for play yards and high chairs

which provides a certification seal and directory listing for all

products in compliance with ASTM Safety Specifications.

Associ ati on accessoriesof manufacturers of juvenile "u rn i tu re ar, d

Keywords

Advocates the 'ise of ASTM Standards for performance of high

chairs and requirements for play yards, carriages, and strollers.

juvenile furniture; consumer products;

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LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA

Angelo Fosco, General President

Type of

Organization

Certi f icatiun

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Formerly

Keywords

905 16th Street

Washington, D.C

(202) 737-8320

Founded: 1903

NW. 20006

Telex: 710 820 0137

Labor Union

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Training facilities are set up throughout North America to gain

a high competency level for members who are in the construction

i ndu st ry . Active in all model codes with continuous voting representation

on the ASME A. 40 Committee. Has a specific interest in standards

development because of the health and safety o

f labor workers, as well as the public.

Prior to 1965 International Hod Carriers, Building and Common

Laborers' Union of America

union; utilities; pipe instillation; construction; safety;

LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organ i zati on Representati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Keywords

Werner T. Meyer, President

292 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 578-4/50 Telex: 148320

Founded 1928

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

75 members active in standardi zati on activities

Represented on committees of ASTM, ANSI, NBS,

AWS, and others.

ISO, ACS, NAC!

A nonprofit trade association representing all segments of the

lead industry. Serves as the industry's market development arm

by promoting increased use of lead and its end-products in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Maximizes the effectiveness of its representatives on national

standards committees. Participates in developing standards for

noise control, radiation protection, waste disposal, waterproofing, ceramics, solder, plastics, and batteries.

Committees monitor and assist the work of standards developing

bodies within their areas of interest by designating committee

merrbers for liaison and coordination with appropriate code

bod i es

nuclear; noise control; solder; lead; materials;

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LIBRARY BINDING INSTITUTE

Al Leitsch'jh, Executive Director

P.O. Box 217

..-.cord, Massachusetts 0201 6 (617) 740-1592

",/pe of

organization

Standards

Development

Certi f ication

Sco»e

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded: 1935

Trade Association

Standards Developer

LBI Standard for Liorary Binding

revised edition produced in 1981.

first produced in 1971 and

Certification program for members who are commercial library

bi nders

.

An international trade association of lib. a ry binders, suppliers

to the industry and oil others interested in preserving the use

ful life of written materials. Works ut providing members with

information and services so that they can b e * " o r serve their

customers

.

Works with ANSI and Z39 Committees. Also has developed interorganizational Library Binding Institute standard for library

binding.

Sold directly

library binding; book binding; communications;

LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTITUTE

Marvin M. Frydenlund, Managing Director

48 North Ayer Street

Harvard, Illinois 60033

(815) 943-7211

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Founded: 1955

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1982

12 members participating in LPI

4 members participating in NFPA None processed through ANSI

Standards Starf: 1

sta.-.dards standardsdevel opment

devel opment

Standards

Designations

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ties

LPI - 176, Lightning Protection Institute Components Standard

.PI - 177, Inspection Guide for LPI Certified Systems

Offers product certification for lightning protection systems, as well as in 5 skill areas including, Master Installer, Journeymen

Installer, Systems Design, Systems Inspector, and Systems

Design/Inspector.

An association comprised of manuf5c*'jrers and dealers who supply

and install components used in lightning protection systems for

buildings and other structures.

De/elops standards designed to cover all materials and components

which might be under stress while a lightning protection system

is conducting lightning current. Also covers metals from the

standpoint of durability for they are subject to weathering and

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possible damage fror.i corrosion, physical impact, or reaction with

dissimilar metals.

Availability Distributed directly and through LP I manufacturer members

Formerly Lightning Rou Manufacturers Association (1955)

Keywords lightning rods; lightning protection; building; safety;

MAGA7INE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

see AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERT I S i KG AGENCIES

MAGNETIC MATERIALS PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Thomas D. Dola'i, Executive Secretary

800 Custer 'avenue Evanston, Illinois 60202

(312) 864-8444

Founded: 1959

Type of

Organi zatlon

Standards

Devel opment

Government

Adoption

Scope

Standard!" zation

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Deve^per

20 members participate in standards development

Department of Defense has adopted 0100-78

Primary objective is to promote the progress and developmenc of

the magnetic materials industry through standardization programs

and other activities as may be necessary.

The Standards and Engineering Committee of MMPA administers all

standardization programs, which comprises approximately 50

percent of all the programs of MMPA. It has published 0100-78,

Standard Specifications for Permanent Magnet Materials; PC 100,

Standard Specifications fo~ Ferrite Pot Cores; TC 200, Standard

Specifications for Ferrite Threaded Cores; UEI 300, Standard

Specifications for Ferrite U, E & I Cores. This committee is also conducting work on standard methods for magnetic testing,

magnetization, st ab * 1 i zat i on , and measurement guidelines.

Sold directly

Permanent Magnet Producers Association

magnetic materials; cores; electronic; materials;

MAN-MADE FIBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Charlie W. Jones, President

1150 17th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 296-6508

Type of

Organi zat i on

Founded: 1933

Telex: DC 89-2407 -MMF PA Standards Staff: 4

Trade Association

Work? through other organizations to develop standards

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Representation

Scope

Standard! zation

Acti vi ti es

Fifteen member companies of MMFPA are represented by the Association's Technical Committee on committees and task groups of ASTM,

ANSI, ANMC , and NFPA. Membership represents 90 percent of the U.S. producers of man- made fibers and yarns. Functions on a national scale to ^ resent

the industry's position before voluntary standards groups and

those government agencies that develop or reference standards

applicable to the overall textile industry.

Not a standards developing organization. The association represents the industry before standards groups such as ASTM, ANSI,

and NFPA concerned with flammability standards for textile

products including apparel and home furnishing items, such as carpets, draperies, and upholstered furniture. Cooperates with

NBS, including the NBS Research Associate program, to develop

meaningful and relevant flammability test procedures, such as the

Carpet Flooring Radiant Panel Test Method. Represents the

industry before those groups which develop or reference methods

and standards for other f i ber/ text i 1 e properties, performance and

metrication. Monitors and develops appropriate actions of those

government agencies which develop or reference standards impacting the man-made fiber/textile industry.

Keywords fiber; yarn

protection;

textiles; clothing; carpet; draperies; bedding; fire

MANUFACTURCl HOUSING INSTITUTE

Jerry C. Connors, President

1745 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, Virginia 22202

'703) 979-6620

Founded: 1936 Standards Staff;

Type of

Organization

Representat i on

Scope

Tradt Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

The technical staff and membership participate in development or national standards in cooperation with ASHRAE, NFPA, ASTM,

NCSBCS, UL, and others endorsed by ANSI.

A nonprofit trade association comprised of manufacturers and

suppliers engaged in producing and servicing mobile/manufactured

homes. Serves as a liaison to Congress and federal agencies in order to promote and protect the interest of the manufactured

housing industry and its consumers. Provides monthly statistical

reports on the industry and marketing strategies. Maintains a public relations program and sponsors annual e.< positions and

forums

.

Standardi zation

Activities

The standards program is designed to assist members in making the

manufactured home a safe, comfortable residence for the owner

to live amid attractive surroundings. Advises the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in their maintenance/

proponency of the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and

Safety Standards and Procedural and Enforcement Regulations (24

CFR 3280, 3282, 3283). These federal standards regulate the

design and construction of the homes that are constructed by MHI members . Formerly

Keywords

Mobile Home Manufacturers Association (1936)

mobile homes; factory built homes; building;

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MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY

Sandra L. Street, Acting Secretary

5203 Leesburg Pike

Suite 502

Falls Church, Virginia 22041

(703) 998-7996

Founded: 1924

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Deve 1 opment

Standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adoption

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Act i vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standard: developer since 1924

87 members

39 current standards or guidelines documents, all data presented

bidimensional ly

MSS SP prefix

Some SP's have been adopted for government agency use, more expected

.

Informal secretariat for U.S. TAG ' s for ISO/TC 153 and SC 5, 10,

and Working Group 14 of SC 1, in ISO/TC 5. Addressas the needs for standardization, specification, nnd

documentation related to industrial valves, fittings. Flanges,

pipe hangers, and valve actuators. Coverage is complementary to existing ANSI B16 standards, many of which were originally developed as MSS Standard Practice documents.

Develops and reviews standards. Published documents available

for review. Maintains informal liaisons with ASME, API, AWWA,

ASTM, and other committees.

Sold directly and through IHS, Global, IMI, and NSA

valves; fluid controls; industrial equipment;

MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS OF AMERICA

George R. Frankovich, Executive Director

The Biltmore Plaza Hotel

Third Floor

Kennedy Plaza

Providence, Rhode Island 02903

(401) 274-3840

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Deve 1 opaent

Standards

Designations

Government

Adoption

Founded: 1903

Trad» Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1933

FTC rules for the jewelry industry

Current rules adopted 1957, amended 1959

Proposed rules submitted January, 1983

Secretari ats Jewelers Vigilance Committee

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Scope

Standordi zat i on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

A nat i

i

silver p< education and information/duct manufacturers.

organization for jewelry and

Engaged in marking, stamping, nomenclature, precious metals,

semiprecious metals, stones, pearls, country origin marks, and

related practices. Industry committees agree on proper standards

in keeping with the U.S. National Stamping Act. These proposals

are submitted to FTC for inclusion into 'rules for the jewelry

industry". Rules are generally enforced by FTC, periodic checks

of merchandise are made by MJSA and JVC to assure that the

standards are being prooerly followed.

Distributed through the Federal Trade Commission

jewelry; precious metals; precious stones; gold; silver;

materials; consumer products;

MAPLE FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opnent

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

John E. Messervey, Executive Vice ^resident

8600 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 720 South

Chi cago , Illinois 60631

(312) 693-0990 Telex: 910-221-5870

Founded: ' >3 9 7 Standards Staff 1 Trade Association

Standards Developer

60 members active in standards activities

Certified products receive the association's written approval

Publishes a list of tested and accepted finishes periodically.

Ma nuf acturers of Northern Manle hardwood flooring.

Turin grades and standards of products. Publishes

installation and finishing of hardwood flooring.

Establishes

pamphlets on

Establishes and enforces uniform grades and standards of products; improves methods of manufacture; and makts the association trademark a symbol of excellence in methods and materials.

Establishes grading rules for hard maple, beech and birch flooring signify that the flooring is standardize'' and guaranteed by

the association to be in accordance with the current established

grading rules. Adopted specifications for heavy duty and for

gymnasium type floor finish products. Revises specifications

every three years for the purpose of improving performance

characteristics of the heavy duty and gymnasium floor finishes.

Di stri buted di rectly

wood; grading rules; inspection; lumber; flooring; building;

MARBLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Robert Hund, Managing Director

33505 State Street

Farmington, Michigan 48024

(313) 476-5558

Founded 1944

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organi zati ons to develop standards

244
Representati on Scope

Standardi z at i on Act i vi 1 1 es Formerly

Keywords

ANSI A94

An organization composed of quarriers, fabricators, exporters,

importers, distributor?, finishers, installing contractors, and

those who make and/or sell materials to the s t one- wo rk i ng trade.

Establishes standards for marble and the quality of workmanship

related to its use. The Institute's Technical Committee is working toward modernization of American National Standards A 9 4.1, A94.2, and A94.3.

Association of "arble Dealers

marble; stone; monuments; building; materials;

MARKING DEVICE ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standard i zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Thoi:as H. Brinkman.i, Executive Secretary

708 Church Street

Evanston, Illinois 60201

(312) 328-3540

Founded: 1910

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Manufacturers of marking devices including rubber and metal

stamps, name plates, and seals.

Prepares standards for various kinds of metal

dies. Included are standards for size and

characters, styles of symbol stamps, stock

stamp blanks. Other standards in use keyway sizes fo.~ roll dies, roller

holders for interchangeable steel type

marking tools and

depth of marking

sizes for various

include those for bores and

die blanks, and type and type

Develops standard terminology

including metal marking tools

stencils, and marking inks.

Distributed directly

for all kinds of

and dies, rubber

marking devices,

stamps , seals,

marking devices; stamps; stencils; seals; inks; office products;

manuf acturi ng

;

MASONRY AND CONCRETE SAW MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Allen P. Wherry, Executive Director

14600 Detroit Avenue

712 Lakewood Center North

Cleveland, Ohio 44107

(216) 226-7700

Founded 1981

Telex: 98-5559

Standards Staff

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Desi gnat i ons Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

ANSI B/.5

Membership consists of manufacturers of conventional abrasive

blades, masonry saws, concrete saws, diamond wheels, and others.

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Standardi zat i on Act i vi t i es

Availability

Keywords

Develops safety standards for the use of masonry and concrete

saws. Works witn ANSI and promulgates its documents through

the Grinding Wheel Institute's Accredited Standards Committee B7. Developed the ANSI Safety Code for The Construction Use and Care

of Gasoline Powered, Hano Held, Portable, Abrasive, Cutting Off

Machi nes . Distributed directly and through ANSI

abrasive blades; diamond wheels; masonry saws; concrete;

industrial equipment;

MATERIAL HANDLING INSTITUTE

L. West Shea, Assistant Treasurer

1326 Freeport Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 152J8

(412) 782-1624

Type of

Organ i zati on Representation

Scope

Founded: 1945

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI, ASME

Represents manufacturers

ment used in pi ants

,

warehouses

.

of industrial

plant-yards,

material handling equippi ers , termi nal s , and

Standardization

.".cti vi ti es

Absorbed

Keywords

Product Sections, through Engineering Committees, develop source material for adoption as American National Standards

under the canvass procedure of the American National Standards

Institute, a. id furnish source materials to the American Society

of Mechanical Engineers Standards Department for promulgation

under ANSI procedures.

Comments on military specifications of the Naval Sea Systems

Command, Army Mobility Command, Naval Construction Battalion

Cente p and the Naval Engineering Center.

Association of Lift and Portable Elevator Manufacturers

material handling; industrial equipment;

MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

William C. -^er.nathy, Director of Industry Affairs

5530 Wisconsin Avenue NW., Suite 750

Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-4462

(301) 654-7960 Telex: 710-825-0423

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Founded 1889

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standard?

A construction trade association of 1600 firms employing

approximately 150,000 persons. Members build systems that move both liquid and gas fluids. This includes fabrication and

installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing,

and process piping systems in mu 1 1 i - res i dent i a 1 , commercial,

public, and industrial facilities.

246
Standard i ^ati on Activities

Keywords

Participates in rational standards development with American Na- tional Standards Institute (ANSI); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); National Safety Council (NSC); Underwriters

Laboratories (UL) for development of consensus standards related

to heating, ventilating, air conditioning ( H V A C ) , plumbing, piping, welding, safety, and other c ons t rue t i on- re 1 a t ed topics.

heating; piping; ventilating; a i r-cc nd i t i on i ng ; plumbing; welding; safety; construction; building;

MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION

Thomas D. Dclan, Executive Secretary

800 Custer Avenue

Evanston, Illinois 60202

(312) 864-8444

Type of

Organi zat i on Standards

Oevel opaent

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardi zat i on Acti vities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1936

Twenty member companies participate

Standards processed through ANSI

MPTA and RMA/MPTA prefixes

in standards activities

Manufacturers of multiple V-belt

power transmission machinery.

drive sheaves for mechanical

Concerned with the

concerning V-belt

drives, synchronous

pul 1 eys . Mai ntai ns at ion. V-belt a n u liaison with RMA.

development of standards and other programs

drive systems and devices, variable speed

drives, and other belt drives, and conveyor

liaison with the Rubber Manufacturers Assoc i

synchronous drive standards are develooed in

V-belt drive standards are available through RMA and conveyor and

wing pulley standards are available through MPTA and IMI. Multiple V-Belt

Associ ati on Drive and Mechanical Power Transmission

conveyors: pulleys; belt drives; machinery; industrial equipment;

METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Charles M. Stockinger, General Manager

1230 Keith Building

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

(216) 241-7333

Founded: .956

Telex: 980-393

Standards Staff:

Trade Association/Industry Voluntary Standards

Standards Developer

Promotes the u*es of metal buildings; deals with technical ind

trade promotional problems pertinent to the industry; compiles

and publishes information of benefit to the industry and others

interested in metal buildings; cooperates in the adoption and

maintenance of standards for metal buildings.

24/
Standardization A Technical Committee prepares recommendations concerning such

Activities projects as method: used in application of design loads, recom- mended minimum thicknesses of steel used in manufacturing metal

buildings in order to assure proper service, and other general

recommendations for use by model code bodies in preparing or re- vising these codes in order to have properly constructed metal

buildings. Works in conjunction with the American Iron and Steel

Institute, model code bodies, the American Institute of Steel

Construction, and other code committees to assure users that proper installations are made.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords metal buildings; building; structures;

METAL CUTTING TOOL INSTITUTE

Charles M. Stockinger, Sec ret a ry/ Treasu r e

r

c/o Thomas Associates, Inc. 1230 Keith Bui lding

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

(216) 241-7333

Founded: 1932

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representatives on six Standards Technical Committees of ASME

ASME TC 6/Milling Cutter Bodies

A trade association of companies which produce rotary metal ciutinj tools. Aims to reduce manufacturing costs through standardisation and eliminate waste, while encouraging competition. En- courages advances in engineering and manufacturing techniques,

research and safety in the industry. Function as an industry

voice in matters of business and national concern.

r-romotes the standardization of sizes, dimensions and tolerances

in cooperation with the American National Standards Institute,

the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and other national

and international engineering organizations. Actively participates in technical and advisory committees of major national

standardizing bodies. Promulgates American National Standards on twist drills, reamers, taps and milling cutters which form the

basis of Federal specifications and individual company standards,

as well as reflecting current United States industry practice in the formulation of ISO standards. Publishes the Metal Cutting

Tool Handbook and pamphlets such as Drilled Holes for Tapping,

Tolerances for Twist Drills and Reamers, and Standards and Dimensions for Taps and Dies.

Keywords tools; cutting tools; manufacturing;

META'. LADDER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

R. L. Werner, Secretary

P.O. Box 580, Osgood Road

Greenville, Pennsylvania 15125

(412) 588-8600

Founded: 1949

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Secretariate

Scope

Standard i zati on Activities
Standards

Designations

Scope

Standard! 2 a ion

Activities

Avai 1 ab'' 1 ity

ANSI AlO.x, ANSI A14.X, and ANSI A92.X

Manufacturers of light metal ladder products. Promotes standardization and s i ip c "i i f ; c a t i o n of products, sizes, a.id dimensions to eliminate waste and reduce cost. Conducts safety research.

Works on ANSI code committees

Promulgates safety standards

by its members, specifier My

Fiberglass Ladders. Active o ladders, mobile scaffolds,

platforms; construction code;

for ladders, stages, and scaffolds;

pertaining to products manufactured

Safety Coda and Portable Vet?.} and

! ANSI committee? for portab 1 ; :,ietal ladder towers ai'd telescopic work

and temporary s c a f f o

7

i d i n g .

Keywords

Sold directly and through ANSI

metal ladders; ladders; planks; scaffolds; industrial equipment; consumer products

;

METAL POWDER INDUSTRIES FEDERATION

Kempton H. Roll, Executive Director

Princeton Forrestal Center

105 College Road East

Princeton, New Jersey 08540

(609) 452-7700

Founded 1945

Telex: 510-685-2516

Standards Staff: 3 Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Scope

Standard i zati on Acti vi t i es

Trade Association

Standards Oevelopar

110 active standards

None processed through ANSI

Serves technical and trade interests of metal powder producing

and consuming industries. Composed of the Metal Powder Producers

Association, Powder Metallurgy Parts Association, In-Plant Powder

Metallurgy Association, Powder Metallurgy Equipment Association,

and Refractory and Reactive Metals Association.

Issues material and test standards in the field of powder metallurgy and magnetic cores dealing with fe.-rous and nonferrous ma- terials and industry practices. Maintains a Standards Board and

three standards committees to coordinate its activities. Reviews

Federal specifications issued by the General Services Administration. Participates on ISO Committee TC/ 119, Metal Powder, and

Metal Powder Products.

Distributed directly

Metal Powder Association (1957)

metal powder; metallurgy; materials;

METAL TREATING INSTITUTE

M. Lance Miller, Executive Director

1311 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

(904) 878-6185

Aval 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Type of

Organi zati on

Founded: 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standard! zation

Acti vi ties

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Standards developer since 1975

None processed through ANSI

MTI-2000, Quality Assurance Specification

Treating Processes

for Performance of Heat

Firms engaged in commercial heating of meta'S, tools, and other

metal products. Conducts regional and national meetings for

exchange of information; acts for its member:, in national affairs

affecting the industry.

Prepared a set of quality assurance standards which outlines a standard of good process and equipment control and provides

customers with specific and meaningful criteria for comparing or evaluating equipment, processes, process controls, and recordkeeping systems in the heat treating facility where this standard

is employed. Also provides procedures which establish a measure

of uniformity among its users so that customer surveys may be

made more quickly with better comparability and consistency.

Sold directly

metal treating; heat treating; manufacturing; materials;

METHODS AND MATERIALS STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

A. Robert Moore, President

c/o H. B. Fuller Company

315 South Hicks Road

Palatine, Illinois 60067

(312) 358-9500

Founded: 1962 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

38 members active in standards development

t'stabiishes standards of quality and performance of materials and

methods for installation and use of ceramic tiles.

Member of ANSI A108 and ANSI A137-1 Committees; member of Tile

Council of America Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation Committee; issues bulletins on the installation of ceramic tiles.

Distributed directly

tile; mortar; building; materials; ceramic products;

MILL MUTUAL FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

William Triner, Director

2 Nort Riverside Plaza

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 3^2-3912

Type of

Organi zation

Founded

:

1911

Technical Society

Standards Developer

250
Scope

St ar.da rd i zat i on Acti v ities

Avai lability

Keywords

Provides technical data to tion of loss to property

injury within the plant.

a g r i - p roces s i ng plants for the reducby fire or wind and to personnel by

Develops standards for reducing fire hazards in groin processing

plants. Standards include dust control, design of cyclone collectors, standards for mechanical drives, electrical code:, control of insect, and fumigation, etc. Also works in the area of plant protection through standards

involving local and central station fire alarm systems, nonstandard sprinkler installations, installation of portable fire

exti ngui shers , etc . Publishes a Loss Prevention Engineering Bulletin which lists 25 pamphlets directed toward safe practices in agri nlants.

Engineering members a re engaged on National Fire Protection

Association committees and committees of the National Safety

Council. Works closely with trade associations in the field of

flour milling, animal feeds, grain elevator operations, and

poultry raising. As problems arise, research is done by the

Engineering Department and material is made available to assist

in the reduction of loss of property or life.

Distributed directly

fire protection; fire prevention; insurance; agriculture;

MINERAL INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Sheldon H. Cady, Executive Vice President

382 Springfield A"enue

Surrmit, New Jersey 17901

(201) 277-1550

Founded 1933 Standards Stafi

Type of

Organ* zati on Represantati on

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop -standards

Members active in ASTM C16 and E6; ASHRAE TC4.4; Model building

code organizations; ISO committees concerned with insulation.

Initiated, with NAH8 Rese:rch Foundation, programs for the

certification of mineral fiber batts, blankets, and loose wool.

A nonprofit organization rendering services to promote the welfare and development of mineral wool insulation products designed

for installation in buildings utilized for human occupancy.

Develops standards and specifications, national in scope, referring to mineral wool insulation products. Cooperates wUli and

advises government agencies at all levels on thermal performan-e

standards that will contribute to the conservation of energy.

Also advises ai.d consults with other energy suppliers and professional organizations regarding standards, research, applications, and other related matters.

National Association of Rock and Slag Wool Industries (1933)

National Rock and Slag Wool Association (1936)

National Mineral Wool Association (1938)

National Mineral Wool Insulation Association (1960)

Mineral Insulation Manufacturers Association, Inc. (1978)

mineral wool; mineral fiber; rock wool ; fiberglass;

energy conservation; building; i>. 1 1 e r 1 a 1 s

;

insulation;

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NONORAIL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Wi 1 1 i am Hakanson

1 326 Freeport Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238

(412) 782-1624

Founded- 19C-3 Telex: 710 664 4202

Standards Staff: 2

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

MO-SAI INSTITUTE

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opeent

Government

Adopt i on

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Developer since 1933

Six member companies participate in standards activities

Two active standards; both processed through ANSI

ANSI MH27.1 and ANSI B30.ll

Manufacturers of overhead, underhung, material handling equipment

including monorails, stacker cranes, and underhung traveling

cranes

.

Works with ASME, ANSI, American Welding Society, American

Foundrymen's Society, and others to develop design and safety

standards and specifications for underh'jng cranes and monorail

systems

.

Sold directly and through ANSI

monorail; underhur.g crane; industrial equipment;

R. C. Robinson, Secretary/Treasurer

P.O. Box 685

Redmond, Washington 98052

(206) 885-2833

Founded: 1940

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1940

Standards for design, manufacture, and quality assurance in the

fields of precast and prestressed architectural concrete a n H glass fiber concrete

Standards cited by 6SA, Army Corps of Engineers, Navy Facilities

Command

.

Through programs of American Concrete Institute, Prestressed

Concrete Institute, ASTM

A nonprofit organization that is organized to standardize,

improve, and promote the use of precast architectural concrete.

Standardization is administered by the Technical Committee.

Current standards are contained in one publication, Standard

Specifications of Mo-Sai Institute. Standards are national in scope and are promoted through market development activities of

member companies.

Distributed directly

concrete; precast concrete; prestressed concrete; building;

constr ucti on

;

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MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

John C. Scowcroft. Director, Technical Services

300 New Center Building

Detroit, Michigan 48202

(313) 872-4311

Founded 1913

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Formerly

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Manufacturers of passenger and commercial cars, trucks, and

buses. Compiles statistics; conducts research programs and

legislative monitoring on federal and state levels.

Practically all engineering standardization work arising in the

industry represented by this organization is conducted through

the Society of Automotive Engineers, financed in substantial part

by grant from the Association. The Association cooperated with

the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety in the preparation and promulgation of state and city traffic ordinances.

This work continues under the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances. This Association is a member of the

American National Standards Institute and participatPS in standards related to motor vehicles and their use. The Association

participates i r. tne Bureau Permanent International des Construct eu rs d

1 Aut omob i 1 es

.

Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (1972)

National Automobile Chamber of Commerce

Keywords automobiles; automotive; trucks; buses; cars; transportation;

MTM ASSOCIATION I Ok STANDARDS AND RESEARCH

James P. O'Brien, Dirt'.tor

16-01 Broadway

Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410

(201) 791-7720

Founded: 1951

Technical Society

Standaras Developer

A nonprofit organization primarily engaged in research and

training in the field of methods-time-measurement (MTM). Maintains the following committees: Training and Qualifications;

Membership; Conference; Public Relations; Administration and

Policy Planning; Research; Member Services; and Finance.

Establishes standards for a methodology for deriving a time to perform a given manual task including standardization data for

clerical operations, work under the microscope, and work in

mai ntenance areas

.

Type of

Orrani zstion

Scope

Standard zati op

Acti vities

Maintains an Association for Standards and Research composed of

academicians, individual members and corpo.ace memberships that

in;lude various branches of the Tovern^anr., insurance companies,

facilities, banks, educational institutions,

the Association for the Blino, etc. manuf actu ri ng consultant companies.

Availability

Keywords

Distributed di rect 1

y

measurement; t1m3 management; manufacturing;

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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR AGE FX I ES SERVING THE BLIND

AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED

Dr. James D. McComas. President

79 Madison Avenue

Room 1406

New York, New York 10016

(212) 683-8581

Founded 1967

Type of

Organ i 7ati on Scope

Standardization

Act i vi t i es

Tec hn i c a 1 Society

Standards Developer

Develops standards and administers a voluntary system of accreditation for local, state, and national agencies providing direct

services to blind and "isually handicapped persons.

Develops and updates standards for the management and services

for agencies and schools for the blind and visually handicapped

and administers a voluntary system of accreditation. Twenty-five

sets of standards cover all areas of administration and service

delivery for schools, workshops, rehabilitation centers, and

ot ; 'er organizations serving blind and visually handicapped

persons

.

Standards are used as guidelines for reviewing degree of com- pliance by schools and agencies. Accreditation is awarded

relative to compliance with Council standards, which are revised

periodically. Public recognition of accreditation is made by the

Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation may be granted for

maximum of five years or for less than the maximum period. The

Commission may grant accreditation, deny it, or postpone a decision.

Availability Sold directly

Keyword; blindness; rehabilitation; low vision; social welfare:

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS

A. L. Sisco, Executive Vice President

221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2026

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 346-1600

Founded 1937

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Devel opaent

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Six active standards

One processed through ANSI

Draft standards revisions available for review

Standards

designations

Scope

NAAMM Standard, NAAMM Recommended Voluntary Standard, ANSI / NAAMM

prefix

A nationwide association of fabricators of architectural, com- mercial, residential, ornamental, miscellaneous, and hollow met3l

products. Promotes mutual interests and cooperation among mem- bers of industry; promotes educational and informational activities; compiles and disseminates statistics; furnishes technical

information to architects and engineers; maintains and improves

technical standards of the industry; conducts studies and surveys

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to i n - r e a s e the use of c h e markets for industry products; promotes v;d assists in the development of new products.

Standardization Four divisions active in standards activities including ArchiActivitles tectural Metal Products Division, Flagpole division, Hollow Metal

ha nu fa c t u re r s Association Di/ision, and Me^al Bar Grating Division. Voluntary standards ant1 specifications developed for metal

stairs, metal stair railings, pipe railings, flagpoles, hollow

metal doors and frames, and m »> t a 1 bar gracings which are widely

accepted by architects, engineers, specification writers, code

groups, and government agencies.

Publishes the Metal Stairs Manual, Metal Bar Grating Manual,

Metal Product Outline Manual, Metal Flagpole Manual, Fire Rated

Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, Hollow Metal Technical and Design

Manual, and Metal Finishes Manual. Also revises and updates

standards on a regular basis. Also provides representation to ASTM committees where appropriate to the development of

performance and testing standards.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Association of Ornamental Metal Manufacturers. Absorbed

the National Steel Door and Frame Association (1962)

Keywords architectural metals; stairs; railings; bar-gratings; flagpoles;

doors; door frames; building;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BEDDING MANUFACTURERS

Herbert L. Grossman, Executive Vice President

1225 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 601

Arlingtci, Virginia 22202

(703) 979-3550

Founded

:

1915

Typf; of

Organi zat ion

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Trade Association

Works through ether organizations to develop standards

Represents manufacturers of mattresses, bedsprings. and dual

purpose sleep equipment as well as suppliers of machinery, raw

ana finished materials, components and other supplies, and

services necessary to tha manufacture of bedding.

Since 1922, instrumental in the development of voluntary "size

standards" for bedding products an-1 components. These have included the National Bureau of Standards Simplified Practice Recommendation, R-2 series, issued as ANSI Standards, Z357 . 1 - 1981 . Keywords bedding; mattresses; consumer products;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

Thomas Keller, Senior Vice President

Science and Technology

1771 N Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 293-3557

Founded: 1922

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Des i gnat i ons

Certi f ir.ation

Secretari ats

Sccpe

Standard! zat i on Act i v i t i es

Standards developer since 1941

100 members participate in establishing

and reproducing.

NAB and NARTB prefixes

standards for recording

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

NAB is the

tee whose

national s

secretariat of the Advanced Television Sy

purpose is to coordinate the development

tandards for Advanced Television Systems i

ion Systems Commit- — - - of vo 1 u nt a ry

n the U.S.

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Represents membership of 4500 radio and 700 television stations,

including the major networks. Represents the industry before

Congress, the White House, and federal regulatory agencies.

Maintains standards committees regarding the retention and re- view of existing NAB standards and practices. As a member of the

Joint Committee on I nt e r- Soc i ety Coordination composed of the

NAB, E I A , IEEE, NCTA, and SMPTE, the NAB participates in many

standards setting committees representing broadcaster and

broadcasting interests. Standards pertain to recording and

reproducing disc, cartridge tape, reel-to-reel magnetic tape, and

cassette, as well as methods of measurement. They include

standard playback curves, response limits and criteria for establishing test records and 'apes. They also contain mechanical

dimensions for records, reel flanges and hub r

, tape cartridges,

and cassettes.

Oi stri buted di rectly

National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (NARTP)

(1951-1957)

disc recording; tape recording; cartridge tape; cassette tape;

broadcast; advanced television systems; communications;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN MANUFACTURERS

Ross G. Wilcox, Executive Vice President

500 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 644-7179

Founded 1932

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Scope

Standard i zat i on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Standards committees of ASTM, ASME, and others

Ten manufacturers of welded chain, w e 1 d 1 e : s chain, and tire

chains. In addition to standardization, the Association promotes

the use .of chain and serves as a liaison in contacts with technical and professional groups and federal governmental agencies.

The Association has three committees involved in various aspects

of standards development and coordination. These are the

Engineering Subcommittee, Ad Hoc Committee on Metrication, and

Tire Chain Tec h nical Subcommittee. Along with development of

industry standards, members of these groups serve on various

standa r ds setting bodies.

The Chain Institute

chain; tire chains; industrial equipment; transportation;

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION ENGINEERS

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Deve 1 opment

Standards

Desi gnati on

Government

Adopt i on

Certi f ication

John Swinborn, Associate Executive Director

Operations Division

P.O. Box 218340

Houston, Texas 77218

(713) 492-0535

Founded 1943

Telex: 79°-310

Standards Staff:

Technical Society

Standards Develop cr Standards developer since 1966

2200 members participating in standards activities

46 active standards

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

NACE MR, Material Requirement

NACE TM, Test Methods

NACE RP, Recommended Practice

Several standards

regulations.

are referenced s c 6

and federal

Certifies coating inspectors; accrentation program with five

categories, ea^h of which is designed to recognize competence

levels in corrosion work.

Secretari ats Serves as U.S. Technical Advisor/ Group

ISO/TC 35/ SC 12, Preparation of Steel" furf aces

of Paint and Related Products.

Administrator to before Application

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Assists the public and industrial communities to conserve energy

and materials through corrosion control and materials selection.

Provides a forum for the presentation of new technology and

evaluation of existing technology; publishes literature concerned

with the science and engineering of corrosion; supports the needs

of other learned societies by supplying information regarding the

science and engineering of corrosion control and materials

selection; establishes and publishes technical standards and

practices to guide producer and user industries; promotes the

recognition of corrosion engineering as a profession by means of

education, accreditation, and certification programs.

Standardization activities accomplished through approximately 300

technical committees which are composed of representatives from

industries in which corrosion is a problem. Identifies standardized problems and solutions. Assembles information to define the

problems. Develops standards which are reviewed by interested

industry parties. Standards represent a consensus of persons

substantially concerned with their subjects.

Makes concerted efforts to involve other technical societies in relevant standardization activities through Tormal liaison.

Primary focus on standardization has been related to development

of performance standards. Standards have been proposed regarding

performance (resistance to corrosion) of offshore steel platforms, performance of cathodic protection systems, and perfor- mance of materials in corrosive environments.

Distributed directly and through IHS corrosion; materials degradation; materials;

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Milton L. Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer

326 Pike Road

Ottumwa, Iowa 5 ? 5 0

1

(515) 684-6928

Founded: 1956

Professional Society

Standards Devel oper

Identifies various technical and management problems common to most counties and documents their solutions. Conducts workshops

and holds a Management Research Conference annually. Affiliated

with the National Association of Counties.

Publishes Action Guide Manuals which emphasize standards for

county engineering management and procedures for simplified

engineering and technical analysis. Subjects include: organization-personnel purchasing; cost records; advance road programs;

cjunty planning; planning county road systems; refuse disposal;

county traffic operations; maintenance management; public support; spot safety improvements; bridge inspection; soil erosion

and water pollution prevention; aerial photography; drainage;

travel generation; and subsurface soils exploration. works

closely with federal departments, Congressional Committees, the

Highway Res ft arch Board, and state agencies.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ENGINEERS

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standard! zation

Act i v i t i es

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords county; government

management;

officials; construction; facilities

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELEVATOR CONTRACTORS

Jack F. Faser, Executive Director

2964 Peachtree Road NW. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

(404) 261-0166

Founded 1949

Type of

Organi zati on

Certi f i cati on

Trade Association

Standards Developer

In cooperation with the Building Officials and Code Administrators and the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities,

classes are conducted leading to certification of Elevator Safety

I nspectors . Scope A nonprofit, nongovernment corporation comprised

elevator contractors and their suppliers.

of independent

Standard! zati on Acti vities

Thirty percent of the association's activities ire devoted to the

development, promulgation, and education of the industry of the

American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks (American National Standard

A 1 7 . 1 ) . Committees serve on the Executive Committee and the

Standards Committee of the A17.1 Safety Code.

Keywords elevators; dumbwaiters; escalators; building,

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS

Joseph 7 i o 1 k ows k i , Membersnip and Technical Director

5515 Security Line

Sui te 539

Rockvi lie. Maryland 20852

(30 ^ 984-3051

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

r tan.-dra ization

Ac' -ities

Founaed 1928

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develcp standards

ASTM, ANSI

Established a Joint Industry Upholstery Fabric Committ."1 Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association c o n s i s t i

:

leading furniture manufacturers and technical experts f r mills and representatives from retail

Sears Roebuck and J. C. Penney.

?x pe rt s organisations

w i t h h a of 11

in ' a b r i c

s u c n 6 s

Keywords

Meets with the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) to d e v e 1

o

\ wearability standard? for upholstery fabrics in or^r to distinguish ..earability characteristics into such categories as heavy duty, medium, light wear, and decorator fabrics.

Propostd standards and test procedures are submi.Ct.erJ co NBS and

subsequently presented to the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Testing ard

Materials (ASTM) for review.

upholstery; textiles; furniture; consumer products;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OK GARAGE DOOR MANUFACTURERS

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai I abi 1 ity

Formerly

June G. Fitzgerald, Executive Secretary

655 Irving Park at Lake Shore Drive

Suite 201 Park Place

Chicago, Illinois 60613

(312) 525-2644

Founded: 1968 Standards Staff: 1 Trade Association

Standards Developer

One active standard

Promotes the quality and safety of sectional overhead type doors.

Developed American National Standard, A216 . 1- 1977 (NAGDM 102-

1976), Specifications for Sectional Overhead Type Doors.

Standard includes performance criteria and test methods for

acceptable safety, quality, and durability of sectional overhead

type doors intended for residential use and commercial or industrial use on garages, warehouses, service stations, and

other places requiring doors generally used for vehicular

traffic.

Distributed directly and through ANSI

Midwest Garage Door Manufacturers Association (1972)

Keywords doers; overhead doors; buildings;

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSIERY MANUFACTURERS

Matthew C. Kurtz, Vice President

447 South Sharon Amity Road

Charlotte, North Carolina 28211

(704) 365-0913

Founded: 19G5

TraJe Association

Standards Developer

Commercial Standards, CS prefix

Co;.pcs>.'d of manufacturers who knit or otherwise process hosiery

of any xy.Jo. Develops standards for hosiery measurement,

per f on.'ai.ce , ana quality.

Standardization Active in technical research leading to standards concerning size

Activities systems and terminology for various types of hosiery. NAHM

Sizing Standard is an industry standard using body measurements

for the sizing of men's, women's, and children's knee-high and

shorter hosiery. Deveieoed a simple method for use in describing

women's pantyhose in order to proyide wearers with properfitting

garments. Instrumental in developing measurement standards.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords sizes; hosiery; clothing; consumer products;

Type

Orgaiii zat i on Standards

Designation

Scope

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL PURCHASING MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Type of

Organization

Certi f i cation

Scope

Standard! zat i on Act i vi ti es

Formerly

Keywords

Betty Hiinna, Executive Director

Box 2436

Dec Moines, Iowa S0311

(515) 270-8201

Founded

:

1957

Professional Society

Standards Developer

The Professional Development Committee has established guidelines

for the certification of hospital purchasing managers.

A nonprofit professional organization of hospital purchasing

directors. Fosters an increased knowledge of and

purchasing management; conducts and participates

programs and activities; provides media for the

ideas and dissemination of material relative to chasing management.

proficiency in

in educational

interchange of

hospital purEstablishes standards of performance for individuals* and institutions in the various areas of hospital purchasing management

through certification and educational conferences and research in hospital purchasing management.

Nat i ona

1

National

Association

Association

of

of

Hospital

Hospti al Purchasing

Purchasing

Management (1968)

Agents (1957)

hospital management; purchasing; general; health care;

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE PARKS

Sid R. Peters, Executive Vice President

1700 North Moore Street

Suite 1010

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 525-5638

Founded: 1967

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope A trade association of developers of industrial and office parks

and otners interested in commercial real estate. Aims to stimulate the growth of the office and industrial park industry,

to improve the prospects and profits of its members, and to foster establishment and maintenance of standards for the

operation of park complexes.

Standardization Cooperates to develop and utilize standards in the areas of

Activities paved streets, utility systems for multiple users, setback or percentage coverage requirements, landscaping, offstreet parking,

and architectural control.

Formerly National Association of Industrial Parks

Keywords industrial parks; office parks; building; con.truction;

facilities mangement;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWELRY APPRAISERS

Richard E. Baron, Executive Director

4210 North Brown Avenue

Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

(602) 941-8088

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Certi f i cati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded 1981

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Developer of Jewelry Appraisal Standards since 1981

400 members participating in standards activities

Certification of qualified and accredited member appraisers

A professional association exclusively devoted to the jewelry

appraisal profession. The association functions on a national

and international basis. Works to disseminate information,

improve methods of appraisal valuation, and share opinions on areas of common interest.

The standardization activities of the association are directed

toward user-defined requirements for the industry and those who

require a professional opinion as to value.

Major activities include Appraisal Forms, Related Work Sheets,

and Terminology. New areas of standards which are applicable to the industry are being developed and reviewed.

Distributed directly

jewelry appraisers; gems; diamonds; gemology, consumer products;

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS

William J. Flannery III, Executiv.

13140 Coit Road

Box 144 Dallas, Texas 75240

(214) 231-NAMO

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded: 1975

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A nonprofit trade association of individuals and businesses en- gaged in the manufacture and production of prescription eyewear

or related ophthalmic goods and services.

Dedicated to standards development through regulation, legislation, and education of the public. Cooperates with ANSI, the

Total Ophthalmic Community Conference, ISO, and the National

Association of Who 1 es a 1 e r- D i st r i but or s . Developed a bar code for

optical products.

Distributed directly

ophthalmology; optician; optics; ophthalmic products;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NAME PLATE MANUFACTURERS

Kenneth M. Sufka, Executive Vice President

1135 15th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Founded: 1951

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1969

Nameplate Industry Standards and P

r actices

Military Specifications for nameplates

Membership accounts for approximately two -thirds of the total

business volume of the name plate manufacturing industry in the

United States. The term "name plate" refers to any metal plate

that has been etched, embossed, stamped, engraved, or imprinted

and which is fastened to another object for purposes of identification, instruction, or decoration.

Standardization Standards represent a relatively small but highly significant

portion of the association's activities. In 1969 published Metal

Name Plate Industry Standards and Practices. This book is the

only set of standards in existence for the industry in the U.S.,

amon«i the subject areas covered are: nomenclature, finishes,

fabrication tolerances, materials, fastening methods, inspection,

reject procedure, delivery, and equipment preparation. Copies

have ,)een distributed throughout the industry and to customers of

the ndustry in both private and public sectors for their

information and use in writing specifications. The Book of

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adopt i oil Scope

262
Standards Committee is responsible for compiling and coordinating

changes

.

Availability Sold directly

Formerly National As > oc i at i or. of Metal Nameplate Manufactures ( 1968)

Keywords nameplates; industrial equipment; office products;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MANUFACTURER

Richard Hittner, Manager

Domestic Standards

James A. Peyton, Manager

International Standards

6o0 Mamaroneck Avenue

Harrison, New Yck 1 0528

(914) 696-7603

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designations

Secretari ats

Scope

Founded

:

1946 Standards Staff: 3 full-time

2 part-time

Trade Association

Standards Developer

700 members active in standards development

90 active international standards

225 ANSI approved standards

ASC/PH prefix

ASC/PH1, Photographic Films, Plates, and Papers

ASC/PH2, Photographic Sensitometry

ASC/PH3, Photographic Apparatus

ASC/PH4, Photographic Processing

ASC/PH7, Instructional Audiovisual Systems Standards

IS0/TC 42, Photography

U.S. Technical Advisory Group IS0/TC 42

An association for manufacturers of image technology products.

Promotes and encourages a wider understanding and appreciation of

image technology, and a greater use of image technology products

wo r 1 dwi de

.

Standardization Promotes standardization of all photographic products, and

Activities methods of testing product performance. Ensures interchangeability and compatibility of photographic components and

materials.

Domestic standards committees are .accredited by the American

National Standards Institute and foliow a voluntary consensus system. Proposes programs of work aniJ gives direction and

guidance to the various Accredited Standards Committees while

maintaining over 225 approved standards. Cooperates with ANSI,

ASTM, ANMC, IEEE, NEMA, SMPTE, ISO, and IEC. International activities include developing international

photographic standards under ISO procedures, and maintaining

close liaison with other international standards developing

organizations in allied fields. Promotes pa r t i c i p~ t i on in the

activities of the International E 1 ec t rot ec h n i c a 1 Commission (IEC)

through NAPM's domestic and international standards committee

secretari ats .

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A^ai I Tbil ity Draft standards distributed directly

Published standards distributed through ANSI

Keywords image technology; photography; photographic products; photographic optics: x-ray; film; photographic accessories;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PIPE COATING APPLICATORS

Merritt B. Chastain, Jr., Managing Director

717 Commercial National Bank Building

Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

(313) 227-2769

Founded 1964 Standards Staff: 8 Type of

Organization

Standards

Deve \ opnent

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards develcpsr since 1965

One hundred members participate in standards activities; continuously reviewed and revised

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for -eview by members

NAPCA 3jlletin

A trade association for the plant pipe coating application

industry. Comprised of rompar.i es engaged in the manufacture or sale of materials, supplies, equipment, or services, and those

utilising coating products. Promotes the general welfare of the

industry, stimulates the use of coating and related materials,

standardizes and improves specifications and materials, rids consumers and manufacturers in their coating material research,

cooperates with other industries and organizations, and disseminates information to its members, its customers and the

public.

Develops and revises pipe coating application specifications,

standards, and suggested procedures. Publishes Pocket Edition of

National Association of Pipe Coating Applicators Specifications

and Plant Coating Guide which contains all current and revised

specifications. Most recent revisions completed in 1983.

Distributed directly

pipe coating; corrosion

construction;

protection; insulation; coating;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLASTIC FABRICATORS

Type of

Organi zation

Certi f i cati on

Denton R. Hudgeons, Executive Director

P.O. Box 1288

300 Arcade Square

Dayton, Ohio 45402

(513) 223-2264 Telex: 80-4294 SPEDEX-ATL

Trade Association

Works through other organization to develop standards

Product quality control according to ANSI A161. 2-1979; 23 com- panies participate

264
Scope

Standard! zati on Acti vi ti es

Manufacture, s of decorative plastic laminated products for residential and commercial uses. Products include countertops, work

surfaces, wall paneling, partitions, and cabinet doors.

Participates in maintenance and compliance with ANSI standards

A 1 6 1 , 2- 1979 for high pressure decorative laminate countertops

used in hom^ kitchens and commercial establishments.

Keywords counter top; laminates; materials; buildings;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMB I NG-HEATI G-COOLING CONTRACTORS

Russell J. Alessi, Director of Technical Activities

1016 20th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 331-7675

Founded 1883

Type of

Organ i zati on Representa t i on

Government

Adoption

Scope

Stantidr^ization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI Committees A119, Bib, B31; 7223, Fuel Gas Code; ASTM, IAPM0,

GSA , and UL Department of Housing and Urban Development has adopted the

National Standard Plumbing Code.

Advances and encourages better methods and practices in the field

of plumbing, hydronic heating, and h>dronic cooling; advances

sanitation and sanitary laws and techniques in air-conditioning

leading to better protection of the health and welfare of the

public; improves plumbing appliances and fixtures and heating and

cooling equipment and parts; promotes equitable relations between

contractors, journeymen, and other employees and between manu- facturers and jobbers in supplies used in the plumbing, heating,

cooling, gas-fitting, and drainage business. 6000 members.

Maintains a Technical Committee which administers the standardization activities. Developed and published the National Standard Plumbing Code which was adopted by the Department of Housing

and Urban Development in 1973.

Di stri buted di rectly

National Association of Master Plumbers (1962)

plumbing; heating; air-conditioning; building; sanitation;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUNCH MANUFACTURERS

Charles H. Till, Executive Secretary

1173 West River Parkway

Grand Island, New York 14072

(716) 773-5720

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Founded: 1963

Trade Associ ati on Standards Developer

All standards processed thro'gh ANSI

265
Standards

Desi cnati ons

A MS I

Scope Devoted to standardization of all punches, dies, ar,d retainers

manufactured by various member companies.

Availability Distributed through ANSI

Keywords manufacturing; tools;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

R. Jerry Baker, Executive Vice President

496 Kinderkamack Road

Oradell, New Jersey 07649

(201) 967-8585

Founded: 1915

Type of

Organi zation

Cert i f i cat i on

Scope

Standardi zat i on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Certified Purchasing Manager Program which establishes a standard

of competency.

Provides national and international leadership in purchasing and

materials management research and education. Provides opportunities for expansion of professional skill and knowledge. En- courages public understanding of the purchasing and materials

management concepts.

Promulgates standards through company standardization programs.

Sponsors educational programs which are related to the broad

field of standardization and simplification. In an effort to further advance sound principles of purchasing and to elevate the

purchasing profession, this committee's professional development

program publishes a series of handbooks.

National Association of Purchasing Agents (1968)

purchasing; materials management; business;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RECYCLING INDUSTRIES

M. J. Mighdoll, Executive Vice President

330 Madi son Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 867-7330

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Founded: 1913

Trade Association

Standards Developer

6 divisions active in standards development

5 active sets of standards

A membership organization of collectors, processors, importers,

exporters, refiners, and converters of scrap metal, waste paper,

waste textile, and rubber.

Developer of five sets of internationally recognized standards

covering delivery and quality standards for trading nonferrous

scrap metal; delivery and quality classifications for trading in

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paper stock, wool stock, cotton and synthetic fibers, and scrap

rubber. These are reviewed and revised by the Association's

commodity divisions.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Rubber Reclaimers Association (1977)

National Association of Secondary Material Industries (1974)

National Association of Waste Material Dealers (1960)

Kaywords recycling; waste; recoverable waste; scrap metal; materials;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RELAY MANUFACTURERS

A. C. Johnson, Executive Director

P.O. Box 1506

Elkhart, Indiana 46515

(219) 264-9421

Founded 1947

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardi zation

Ac t i v i t i es

Ava i 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Trade Associ ati on Standards Developer

Promotes the standardization of terminology and test procedures

in the manufacture and uses of relays. Cosponsors a National

Relay Conference to provide engineers and specialists concerned

with relays the opportunity to present results of their technical

investigations to representatives of prominent relay manu- facturers, users, and academicians.

Maintains standards committees which coordinate member activities

with relay users and Government agencies in establishing specifications for relays. Cooperates with Electronic Industries Association and others to write standards for reed switches, solid

state relays, and mercury displacement relays. Develops other

specifications for low carbon and silicon steels, and EMI iron

for use in magnetic circuits for relays. Publishes Engineers

Relay Handbook which contains specifications relating to terminology and test procedures. It is an al 1 -encompass i ng engineering reference source, covering all relays from electromechanical

to hybrid and solid state. Also publishes the booklet, Definitions of Relay Terms.

Distr ibuted di rectly

relays; electrical equipment;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY

James P. Miller, President

182 Madison Drive

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 15037

(412) 384-6490

Founded: 1958 Standards Staff: 4

Type of Scientific Society

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Standards developer since 1958

Development 10 manufacturers participate in standards activities

2 active standards

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Government

Adoption

Cert i f i cation

Scope

use NAR Safety Certification as a prerequi

Standardization

Acti vi ties

45 state governments

site for sale.

See below

A national hobby service organization for model rocketeers.

Provides a monthly magazine, technical materials, liability

insurance, and education programs for its Mieinbers. Sanctions

local clubs and local contests. Homologates national model

rocket flight records. The U.S. Representative to the FAI CIAM

Subcommittee on Space Models where it interacts internationally

with ether hobby organizations. Chairs the NFPA Committee on Pyrotechnics and works closely with the hIA to monitor state and

national hebby legislation.

Certifies model rocket motors

45 states. Certification is motors casing temperatures,

certifies model rocket motors

sanctioned contests.

for safe':y prior to their sale in based upon the reliability of the

and the total impulse. Contest

prior to their use in Association

Avai lability

Formerly

Keywords

Recertifies model rocket motors every third year. Established a random sampling program to spot check motors for sale to con- sumers on hobby shop shelves. Maintains records of motor

failures filed by its members, these records are provided to the

manufacturers as input for product correction and development.

Distributed directly

Model Missiles, Inc. (1958)

pyrotechnics; model rockets; aeromodel i ng ; recreati on :

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PURCHASING OFFICIALS

Darrell D. Perry, Executive Secretary

Box 11910 Iron Works Pike

Lexington, Kentucky 40578

(606) 252-2291

Founded: 1947

Affiliated with the State Council of Governors.

See Section 4.1 of this Directory listing state government

standardization activities.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TEXTBOOK ADMINISTRATORS

Luther Child, Technical Administrator

c/o Book Manufacturers Institute, Inc. Ill Prospect Street, Suite 405

Stamford, Connecticut 06901

(203) 324-9670

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Des i gnati ons Scope

NASTA prefix

Directors of state education agencies responsible for the pur- chase and distribution of textbooks for public schools.

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Standard) zat i on Activities

Maintains an Advisory Committee which develops specifications for

hard cover textbooks and non-consumable softco^ered texts. Specifications cover margins, uniform labelling, paper, binding, and

stitching. Cooperates with BM1 (Book Manufacturer's Institute)

and AAP (Association of American Publishers) to develop specifications. Publishes Manufacturing Standards and Specifications

for tertbooks developed by a commission comprised of NASTA, BMI,

and AAP. Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Association of S'ate Text Book Directors

Keywords textbooks; book publishing; education;

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON STANDARD MEDICAL VOCABULARY

Leo Wollman, Secretary

4505 Beach 45 Street

Brooklyn, New York 11224

(212) 372-4569

Founded: 1960 Standards Staff

:

Type of

Jrgani zat i on Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

A nonprofit organization for the betterment of the medical and

allied terminologies. It has grown to include over 7,000

educators, scientists, and philosophers.

Dedicated to the standardization of modern American medical

vocabulary. Assistance is given to editors and puolishers of

directories, dictionaries, and compendia dealing with medical

termi nol ogy

.

Keywords medical terminology; health care;

NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION

David Hartley, Public Health and Safety Counsel

7 South Dearborn Street

Chicago, Illinois 606C3

(312) 346-0370

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opmer.t

Standards

Designations

Government

Adopti on

Certi f i cati on

Founded 1936

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1959

One standard governing the sanitary design and construction of

food and beverage vending machines

NAMA Verding Machine Evaluation Manual (as amended, June 1982)

Adopted by several states and municipalities and, by reference,

the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Results of certification activity

are recognized nationwide.

Evaluation, testing, and certification are conducted by retained

consultants from Michigan State and Indiana Universities. Re- evaluation is annual.

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Scope

Standardi zation

Acti vi ti es

Ava lability

Keywords

The national association cf the vending and contract foodservice

industry. Membershio includes na t i onal / region =>. 1 / 1 oca 1 operating

companies, machine manufacturers, distributors, and product suppliers. Services include legislation, government relations, education, conventions, state affiliate organizations, puolic relations, publications, and public safety.

Maintains a 25-xiember Automatic Merchandising Health Industry

Council comprised of representatives f-om national public health

associations, Federal regulatory and nrilitary agencies, university faculty, and industry. Recommencs to NAMA all administrative policies and procedures used in the evaluation, certification, and standards listing program. Works with Underwriters

Laboratories on standards 541 and 761.

Distributed directly

vending; vending machine; automatic .Merchandising; food sanitation; public health;

NATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND FIRE CONTROL ASSOCIATION

Edward J. Reilly, President

P.O. Box 1000

Patterson, New York 1 ^ 5 6

3

(914) 878-4200

Founded: 1914

Type cf

Organi zation

Standards

De vel o >ment

Trade Association

Standards Developer

64 representati ves deve 1 ODment

.

and 54 committees active in standards

Scope

Standardi zat i on Acti vit i es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

A national trade association of automatic sprinkler manufacturers

and installers. Advances the art of automatic control of fire

through automatic sprinklers, and the conservation of life and

property from fire.

Cooperates with national technical bodies in the prepara^on of

standards and fire protection sections of building cjdes and

ordinances. Sets standards for design, installation, inspection,

and maintenance of automatic sprinkler.

Cooperates with the American Insurance Association, Insurance

Services Office, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Factory

Mutual Engineering and Research in the formulation of standards,

specifications, and regulations for fire apparatus and their use. Officially represented on sectional :ommittees functioning under

the procedure of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

engaged in the development and revision of code for pressure

piping, pipe threads, and pipe flanges and fittings.

The NAS and FCA is a member of the Southern Building Code Congress, the International Conference of Building Officials, ano Code Administrators International. Maintains consistency betweei

codes and standards and coordinates the industry's activities in the model code field with those in the standard making bodies,

including National Fire Protection Association, American Society

for Testing and Materials, American National Standards Institute^

Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual System, and others.

Di stri buted di rectly

fire protection; fire control equipment;

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NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE THEFT BUREAU

Paul W. G i 1 1 i 1 a n d , President

10330 South Roberts Road - 3A

Pal os Hill, Illinois 60465

(312) 430-2430

Fo jnded

;

1912

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Keywords

Service Organization

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A service organization supported by 450 insurance companies,

writing automobile fire and theft insurance.

Locates stolen cars and promotes auto theft prevention activities. The b'jreau, designated by the International Association of

Chiefs of Police as its clearing house on automobile theft

information, maintains a nationwide stolen vehicle file. This

information is made available 24 hours a day, 7 dcys a week to law enforcement agencies by teletype, telephone, message

switching, and direct entry into regional law enforcement bar.ks. Cooperates with automobile manufacturers in the adoption of a standard vehicle identification number, as well as in a standard

method of stamping and affixing such numbers.

Prints and distributes to law enforcement agencies a Motor

Vehicle Identification Manual, a Commercial Vehicle Identification Manual, and Manual for the Investigation of Automobile

Fires. Services of the bureau are for the benefit, not only of

insurance companies and law enforcement agencies, but of the

entire motoring public.

automobile theft; law enforcement; insurance; transportation;

NATIONAL BARK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Robert C. LaGasse, Executive Director

301 Maple Avenue West, Tower Suite 504

Vienna, Virginia 22180

(703) 938-3999

Founded: 1971

Type of

Organization

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards

Devel opnent

Standards developer since 1972

Scope Represents producers of bark products in the U.S. and Canada.

Disseminates information about the use of bark products to horticulture firms, garden shops, and the public.

Standardization Th3 industry forum for development of bark product standards;

Activities works with other organizations, such as the National Conference

on Weights and Measures to develop standards. Has defined three

product categories: decorative bar*, soil conditioner, and base

bark. Grade standards serve as guidelines for bark producers and are used on product bags as an indication of quality.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords bark; mulch; soil conditioner; agriculture;

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NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS

W. L. Garvin, Assistant Executive Director

Type of

Organization

St inda rds

Designation

Certi f i cat i on

Scope

Standa^di zation

Activities

Avai lability

Keywords

Telex: 246-625

1055 Crupper Avenue

Col umnus , Oh i o 43229

(614) 838-8320

Founded: 1919

Professional Society

Standards Developer

National Board Inspection Code, 1983 (an ANSI Standard);

National Board Bo'.ler Blowoff Equipment, 1973 ; Relieving

Capacities of Safety Valves and Relief Valves, 1983.

All states, municipalities, and Canadian provinces ti. *t have

boiler and pressure vessel laws recognize the National Board

inspector's commission and National Board stamping boilers and

pressure vessels as meeting their safety law requirements for new construction. Transfer of such objects between states is implemented by National Board stamping. Relieving capacities of

safety valves and pressure relief valves as certified by the

National Board is used by various state, municipal, and

provincial jurisdictions to determine adequate volumetric relief

of the pressurized neaium in event of runaway conditions.

Confines its membership to persons charged with

the boiler and pressure vessel laws in various

United States and the Canadian provinces.

enforcement of

states in the

Operates in the following areas of standardization: boiler

and pressure vessel law enforcement; uniform boiler laws and

rules throughout the jurisdiction of its members; uniform qualifications for boiler and pressure vessel inspectors, including

identical examinations conduct ad simultaneously throughout the

United States and Canada; uniform stamping of boilers and

pressure vessels that are inspected during construction by such

boiler and pressure inspectors who hold valid National Board

commissions; and uniform relieving capacity ratings of safety

valves and pressure relief valves for boiler ana unfired pressure

vessel service. Works with the American Society of Mechanical

Engineers, Roiler and Pressure Vessel Code; the U.S. Department

of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA);

the U.S. Coast Guard; and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

(NRC) in the development of safety standards, codes, and uniform

safety inspections.

Distributed directly

boilers; pressure vessels; safety valves; industrial equipment;

government officials;

NATIONAL BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARM ASSOCIATION

R. M. Bugbee, Executive Vice President

1133 15th Street

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9460

Founded: 1948

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Representati on Representatives on NFTA, UL, and ASTM Committees

Scope

Standi rdi ration

.' cti vi ti es

Keywords

Represents 60C irstalling a.id operating alarm companies, a<; well

as manufacturers and suppliers of alarm equipment services.

Maintains liaisoi with the insurance industry, fire and policy

organizations, state and federal agencies, and many special

groups . Standards committee monitors all standards of interest to members

and distributes information accordingly. Input to consensus

standards is provided through members on various committees.

burglary; fire alarm; security, alarm system; buildings;

NATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION

Thomas E. Wheeler, President

1724 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Washington. O.C. 20036

(202) 775-3550

Type of

Orgcsni zat i on Scope

Standardi zat i on Acti vi ties

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Former 1

y

Keywords

Founded 1952

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Represents the interests of the cable television industry before

Congress and Federal agencies, in courts of law, and before state

regulatory agencies in dialogues with other industries and

groups

.

Maintains an Engineering Department which administers the standardization activities. Issues Engineering Standards which cover

the areas of Visual Carrier Level, Amplifier Distortion, Graphic

Symbols, the Standards Numbering System, and Noise Level in Cable

Systems. The active standards committees and new projects are C-TAC (Cable Television Advisory Committee); EIA/CTSC (Cable

Television Systems Communications); NEC (National Electric Code);

and the JCIC (Joint Committee on Inter-Society Coordination).

Promotes the use of standards through a bulletin and training courses. Participates in subcommittees of the International

E 1 ec t r o t ec h i c a 1 Commission and is involved with the Federal

Communications Commission.

Distributed directly

National Community Television Association (1969)

television; cable television; communications;

NATIONAL CARGO DUREAU

Type of

Organi zati on Cert i f i cat i on

Jerome P. Scully, Chairman

One World Trade Center, Suite 2757

New York, New York 10048

(212) 432-1280

Founded: 1952

Trade Association

Standards Developer

The bureau is authorized by the U.3. Coast Guard to certify the

loading of bulk grain cargoes and to approve grain loading plans

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in accordance with current regulations. The Bureau is officially

recognized by the Coast Guard and the Department of Labor as a cargo gear certification agency.

Scope A nonprofit organization whose membership is comprised of persons

prominently identified with steamship management or marine

insurance underwriting organizations.

Dedicated to the safe loading, stowing, securing, and unloading

of cargo and cargo containers on all vessels, anj for the design,

strength, safety, and suitability of cargo handling gear and

cargo containers, including the security and integrity of

containers.

Assists the U.S. Coast Guard in administering the provisions of

the Dangerous Cargo Act and the applicable regulations in Title

46, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Shipping, with respect to inspection of vessels for suitability for loading dangerous

cargo; examination of stowage of dangerous cargo; making recom- mendations as to towage requirements of dangerous cargo; and

issuance of certificate of loading setting forth that the scowage

of dangerous cargo is in accordance with the ragulations.

Participates in activities of the Intergovernmental Maritime

Consultative Organization (IMCO) by being active on the IMCO

Maritime Safety Committee, the Subcommittee on Containers and

Cargos, and the Subcommittee on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods.

This subcommittee revised the international regulations for the

carriage of bulk grain.

Formerly Absorbed Bureau of Inspection of Board of Underwriters of New

York; Board of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco (1952)

Keywords caroo hand'ing; contai neri zati on ; shipping; transportation;

i nsu r ance

;

Standard! zati on Activities

NATIONAL CERTIFIED PIPE WELDING BUREAU

Type of

Organization

Representation

Scope

Standard! zat i on Activities

James R. Noble, Executive Secretary

5530 Wisconsin Avenue

Suite 750

Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

(301) 654-7960

Founded: 1944

Telex: 710-325-0423

Standards Staff: 2 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

20 members represented on standards committees of organizations

such as ASME, ANSI, and AWS.

A department of the Mechanical Contractors Association of

America, Inc. Engages in research and educational work; supplies

information and data on welding; creates a force of welders

uniformly trained and qualified; and promotes, develops, and

maintains the quality of welding in the piping industry.

Cooperates with other organizations to provide guidance and input

for the standards development process. Works toward development

of uniform procedure specifications for welding methods.

Keywords pipe; welding; manufacturing;

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NATIONAL CLAY PIPE INSTITUTE

E. Jack Newbould, President

1015 15th Street Nrf. Suite 804

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 789-1630

Founded: 1944 Standards Staff

Type of

Organization

Government

Adopt ion

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Act i vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards developer by wor<ing through ASTM

Federal agencies involved directly and indirectly in construction

activities have adopted AS T.'l standards for Vitrified Clay Pipe

and its i nstal 1 ati on . ASTM Committee C-4,

An international trade association, representing the major U.S.

manufacturers of Vitrified Clay Pipe, with Associate Members in

several foreign countries. Renders engineering advisory services

to design engineers, Government officials, and others. Conducts

scientific research, national advertising, and public relations

programs on behalf of the industry at various independent re- search laboratories and universities.

Publishes the Clay Pipe Engineering Manual for engineers, city

and state officials, and architects. Also technical brochures of

an educational nature relating to the use of Vitrified Clay Pipe

in sanitary sewer systems.

Active in the American Society for Testing and Materials, the

American National Standards Institute, and the American Association of State Highway Officials. Assists in the development of

Federal specifications.

Sold directly and through ASTM

National Clay Pipe Manufacturers (1961)

vitrified clay pipe; sewers; sanitation; construction;

NATIONAL CLAY POT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Stone Manes, President

P.O. Box 384

Jackson, Missouri 63755

(314) 243-3138

Type of

Organ i zati on

Scope

Standard'] nation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded 1956

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A nonprofit corporation which acts to stimulate professional and

public interest in the uses and advantages of clay flower pots

and in modern techniques employed in their production.

Develops standard s^zes and shapes of clay flower pots manufactured in the United States.

Distributed directly

flower pots; planting; agriculture;

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NATIONAL COFFEE ASSOCIATION OF THE USA

George E. Boecklin, President

120 wait Street

New York, New York 10005

(212) 344-5596

Founded 1911

Type of

Organi zat i on Scope

Standardi zati on Act i v i t i es

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Green coffee importers, jobbers, brokers, and agents; instant

coffee processors; roasters and allied coffee industries.

Promotes sound business relations among members of the trade to increase coffee consumption.

Representatives from member firms assist in development of ISO

standards, Codex Alimentarius standards; U.S. Government and

various other standards for purchasing.

Keywords coffee; agriculture; beverages;

NATIONAL COIL COATERS ASSOCIATION

Kenneth Dickson Executive Di rector

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardi zaticn

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

1900 Arch Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 564-3484

Founded 1962

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Manufacturers of continuously coated metal coil, other than metal

plated coil. Fosters development of standard test methods, ex- changes technical information, collects statistics, and promotes

coated coil.

Maintains a Technical Section which works to develop test methods

and evaluate new processes. Activities include accelerated testing, physical testing, and standards development in the areas of

color, laminate, aluminum, and steel. Supports ASTM, ANSI, and

AISI in this work. Publishes a Technical Manual and Bulletins.

Di stri buted di rectly

coil coating; metal coating; materials:

NATIONAL COMMITTEF FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY STANDARDS

John V. Bergen, Ph.D., Executive Director

771 E Lancaster Avenue

Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

( 215) 525-.?435

Founded: 1968 Standards Staff: ii Type of Voluntary Consensus Standards Developer

Organi zati on

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Standards

Oevel opment

Secreta ri ats

Scope

Stardardi zation

Activities

Accredited by ANSI

Over 900 scientists participate in 125 projects

65 standards and guidelines available; 2 2 at approved level, 25

at tentative level, and 18 at proposed level

145 active members (professional organizations, governmental

agencies, industrial organizations)

686 corresponding members (state agencies, universities, clinical

laboratories)

Administrator of Technical Advisory Group ISO/TC 76, Technical

Equipment for Medical Use. Reporting Secretariat for International Organization of Legal Metrology (0IML). SP 26/SR 5,

Measuring Instruments Used in the Field of PuDlic Hea 1 t h/ CI i ni ca

1

Laboratory Reference Materials.

A national nonprofit, educational organization whose purpose is

to provide a communication forum for, and to promote the development and use of, national and international standards for the

clinical laboratory. Based on the principle that voluntary con- sensus standards for the clinical laboratory are necessary in order to maintain laboratory performance at levels that ensure

high quality patient care. Represents an active membership with balanced representation of

the professional sector, government, and industry, including

professional organizations, state and federal agencies, trade

associations, and individual companies. Members participate in che development of proposed, tentative, and approved NCCLS

standards and guidelines.

Develops standards in nine areas: evaluation, protocols, instrumentation, general laboratory practices, diagnostic immunology,

hematology, microbiology, ligand assay, and toxicology/drug

hioni tori ng

.

Publications focus on laboratory procedures, bench and reference

methodologies, and scientific evaluation protocols, providing

realistic standards and guidelines that the clinical laboratory

can use in its day-to-day activities. Standards publications

include those relating to antibiotic susceptibility testing,

blood collection, water purity testing, and clinical laboratory

instrumentation. Also administers the National Reference System

in Clinical Chemistry (NRSCC) which provides the scientific basis

to ensure that clinical laboratory results can be interchanged

within defined limits of accuracy and precision.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords clinical chemistry; medical instruments; laboratory; testing;

immunology; hematology; microbiology; ligand assay; toxicology/drug monitoring; public health;

NATIONAL CONCRETE MASONRY ASSOCIATION

Kevin D. Callahan, Director of Technical Servicer

2302 Horse Pen Road

P.O. Box 781

Herndon, Virginia 22070

(703) 435-4900

Founded: 1920 Standards Staff

:

Type of

Organization

Representati on

Trade Association

Works through other organizations t „ develop standards

All national code bodies; ASTM committees and American Concrete

Institute standards committee.

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Scope A nonprofit trade association representing concrete masonry manu- facturers throughout the United States, Canada, and 21 other

countries. Encourages development of "he art and rcience of

manufacturing concrete ma sorry; creates a standard of excellence

in manufacturing; develops criteria for the proper use of con- crete masonry products and encourages such use; ano facilitates

the interchange of practical knowledge among its members and

related industries and organizations.

Activities of the association are developed by the Technical and

Specifications Review Committees ana are subject to approval by

the Board o

f Directors. Maintains continuing liaison and participation in the standardization and specification activities of

the major national code bodies in the U.S., the American Society

for Testing and Materials, and the American Concrete Institute.

Liaison and product specification assistance conducted on a regular basis with agencies of the Federal Government including

the National Bureau of Standards, Departments of Housing ?nd

Urban Development, Defence, Commerce, Agriculture, and with the

Corps of Engineers, Vetera ns Administration, General Services

Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration,

and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Keywords concrete masonry; building; construction;

Standard! zati on Activities

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATES ON BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS

Robert McLaughlin Wible, Executive Director

481 Carlisle Drive

Herndon, Virginia 22070

(703) 437-0100

Founded: 1967 Standards Staff

:

Type of

Organi zati on Certification

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti v i ti es

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

The Conference currently offers Product Certification tot solid

fuel burning devices and un vented kerosene heaters and accreditation for laboratories that test solid fuel burning devices.

Founded by a group of state governors concerned with the need to better coordinate state building code and public safety activities, NCSBCS today represents each of the fifty states and

several territories in the area of building codes and standards.

It is an Executive Branch Organization of the National Governors

Association and includes as members governor-appointed representatives of each state and territorial govern ment. Also

included as members are other state and local building officials,

practicing architects and engineers, building contractors,

product manufacturers and suppliers, and consumers. NCSBCS

promotes intergovernmental reforms in the area of building codes

and standards and encourages the establishment of standards and

practices which promote the development, introduction, and

acceptance of innovative building materials and techniques.

50 delegates and 5 standards staff participate in the development, updating, and ongoing maintenance of buildinq codes and

standards at the state and federal level. Responsible for the

Standard on Manufactured Housing Installations

Home Sites, Communities and Set-ups). The Conferstate government with a voice before other stanorganizations. Some current public safety programs

ANSI A225.1

( Ma nuf actured

ence provides

dards setting

of the Conference include: acting as the monitoring and

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Keywords

standardization agent for the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development in the Federal manufactured housing construction and safety program; assisting the states in maintaining and

updating their building energy conservation and architectural

accessibility requirements; researching and developing models of

effective and efficient state building code administration; and

working together with the National Fire Protection Association to design and conduct a series of regional seminars on life safety

in adult boarding facilities.

building codes and standards; manufactured home installations;

state government; solid fuel burning devices; unvented kerosene

heaters; heating; safety; testing; energy; building; government

officials;

NATIONAL CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE ASSOCATION

Daryl E. Tonini, Executive Director

1 i 33 15th St-eat, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Founded: 1955

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1956

74 member companies participating in standards activities

5 active standards

None processed through ANSI

Standards

Desi gnati on CSP prefix

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

A national trade association that represents corrugated steel

pipe fabricators, steel suppliers, and manufacturers of related

products. Improves and expands the use of corrugated steel pipe

and plate for culverts, sewers, bridges, sub-drains, and other

drainage facilities.

Maintains an active Technical Advisory Committee which develops

CSP standards a 1 n g with participating in and monitoring the

work of other technical bodies such as ASTM, AASHT0, and A I S I

.

Engineering organizations, specifying agencies, and users of

corrugated steel pipe use standards. Widespread activities of

the association make it possible for county, state, Federal,

city, consulting and other engineers, as well as construction

personnel, to become thoroughly acquainted with design, use,

installation, and acceptance of corrugated steel pipe throughout

the United States.

Availability Distributed directly

For«v?rly National Corrugated Metal Pipe

Keywords culverts; sewers; bridges; construction;

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NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA

Earl W. Sears, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 12285

Memphis, Tennessee 38182

(901) 274-9030

Founded: 1938 Standards Staff: 4 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

or serve on various committees of standards

ASTM, ISO, AATCC, ACGIH, OSHA, CAL/OSHA,

Joint Cotton Industry Bale Packaging Committee (JCIBPC). NCCA is one sponsor of the International Cotton Calibrations Standards

Commi ttee

.

The National Cotton Council is the central organization of the

U.S. cotton industry representing growers, ginners, warehousemen,

merchants, cooperatives, manufacturers, and cottonseed cr.rhers.

It serves its mpmbers through programs of technical services,

foreign operations, communications services, economic services,

and legislation.

Works with industry and government agencies in deve'oping needed

fiber/textile test methods, product standards, and safety/health

environmental standards affecting the cotton industry. Develops

specifications to improve the quality and protection of the

American cotton bale and to improve its appearance and saleability in domestic and foreign markets. Sets cotton bale

standards to guide handlers and processors in evaluating and

communicating bale conditions. Through the JCIBPC, develops

specifications for acceptable cotton bale packaging materials.

These- are adopted by reference by the Commodity Credit Corporation as a requirement for CCC loan eligibility.

cotton; bale packaging; fiber testing; cottonseed; textiles;

safety environment; agriculture;

Kenneth 0. Lewis, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 12023

Memphis, Tennessee 38182 0023

(901) 324-4417

Founded: 1897 Standards Staff: 2

Trade Association

Standards Developer

275 members actively participate in the use of NCPA Tradi ng Rul es

.

Type of

Organi zati on Representation Members provide input

developers, such as CPSC, EPA, and ANSI.

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Act i v i t i es

Keywords

NATIONAL COTTONSEED PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati on Standa rds

Devel opaent

Scope Virtually all contracts

non-members are subject

the National Cottonseed

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

between members and between members and

to the provisions of the Trading Rules of

Products Association.

Trading Rules provide for handling, sampling, and analysis of

cottonseed products and for handling normal variation in quality

and in actual delivery weights. Trading rules, such as those for

cottonseed oil trading rules, relate final compensation to the

yield or out-turn of refined edible oil from the crude oil.

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cottonseed; edible oil, food; agriculture:

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AN!) MEASUREMENTS

J. Spahn, Staff Assistant

7910 Woodmont Avenue

Suite 1016

Bethesda, Maryland 20314

(301) 657-2652

Founded: 1964

Scientific Society

Standards Develope;

Recommendations developed since 1928

75 published reports which contain recommendations

A nonprofit corporation which seeks to promulgate i nf r rpati n n and

recommendations based on leading scientific judgment on matters

of radiation protection and measurement and to foster cooperation

among organizations concerned with these matters.

Collects, analyzes, develops, and disseminates in the public

interest iniormation and recommendations about protection against

radiation and radiation measurements, quantities, and units,

particularly those concerned with radiation protection. Provides

a means by which organizations concerned with scientific and

related aspects of radiation protection and of radiation

quantities, units, and measurements may cooperate for effective

utilization of their combined resources. Develops basic concepts

about radiation quantities, units, and measurements about the

application of these concepts and about radiation protection.

Cooperates with the International Commission on Radiological

Protection, the International Commission on Radiation Units and

Measurements, and other national and international organizations,

governmental and private.

Maintains seventy-seven Scientific Committees to draft proposed

recommendat ions.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Committee on Radiation Protection and Measurement

Advisory Committee on X-Ray and Radium Protection

Keywords radiation protection; radiation measurement; environmental;

safety

;

NATIONAL CRUSHED STONE ASSOCIATION

W. L. Carter, President

1415 El 1 lot Place NW. Washington, D.C. 20007

(202) 342-1100

Founded: 1918 Standards Staff: 1

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Oevel opment

Scope

Standardization

Activities

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Scope

One staff member represents NCSA on committees of ASTM, AC I , and

AREA along with other technical societies such as the Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council, Asphalt

Paving Tchnologists, and ASCE.

A nonprofit trade association supported by producers of crushed

stone and manufacturers of plant equipment sn-d supplies used by

the crushed stone industry. Strves the qi,drr.ying industry.

Standard! za t i on Acti v i ti es Cooperates with nation 3 1 technical organi rations in standardizing

specifications, test methods, and recommi ded practices involving

the use of crushed stona. Represented on technical committees of

the American Society for Testing and Materials dealing with con- crete and concrete aggregates, road and paving materials, and

mortars for unit masonry. Participates in technical committee

work concerned with the development of recommended practices of

the American Concrete Insititute, the American Railway tngineering Association, and the Transportation Research Board of the

National Research Council.

Participates in a joint committee composed of representatives of

the National Sand and Gravel Association and the National Slag

Association to work on problems of mutual interest.

Keywords aggregates; materials; construction; stone;

NATIONAL EASTER SEAL SOCIETY

John Garrison, Executive Director

2023 West Ogden Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60612

(312) 243-8400

Founded

:

Type of Technical Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation ANSI, CARF, and ASNA

55 members on ANSI Committee for standard for making buildings

accessible to physically handicapped persons

Secretariats ANSI A117.1; Accessibility Standard

Scope Represents 350 state and local affiliates serving persons with

disabilities. Programs include legislative advocacy and the

maintenance of standards for programs in occupational, physical

and speech therapy, recreation, and other rehabilitation

services.

Standardization Works to develop standards which ensure effective and efficient

Activities treatment and services for persons with disabilities as well ac their integration into the education, housing, employment, and

other community services. Representatives serve on Boards of

national accrediting organizations and the ANSI Secretariat for

the Standard for making Buildings Accessible to the Physically

Handicapped. Involves consumers, designers, code officials,

manufacturers, and representatives of federal regulatory agencies

in its activities. Promotes the ANSI specification for acces- sibility to ensure one uniform r tandard for reference in building

codes, laws, and regulations.

Keywords disabled; physically handicapped; accessibility; codes; buildings; public wealth; social welfare;

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Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Representation

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Charles J. Hart

Associate Director of Services Codes, and Standards

7315 Wisconsin Avenue, 13th Floor

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

(301) 657-3110

Founded: 1901

Trade Association

Standards developer and works through other organizations

Developed and maintains workmanship standard

of the code making panels of

Committee. Also represents

development of the National

is concerned with electrical

standards committees of ANSI,

The Correlating Committee and all

the National Electrical Code

electrical contractors for the

Electrical Safety Code, which

outdoor construction. Serves on IEEE, NFPA, UL, and others.

NECA Stmdard of Installation

A nationwide trade association representing the electrical con- tracting industry. Provides management services and labor

relations programs. Sponsors research and educational programs;

compiles statistics; conducts seminars.

Sets basic standards for electrical equipment and materials and

methods of their installation. The NECA Technical Service maintains competent representation on interindustry and other standards agencies. NECA's Standard of Installation defines good

workmanship and has been an authoritative guide to determine the

"neat and workmanlike manner" requirements of the National

Electrical Code.

I f

Prevents and reduces accidents by providing continuing information to its members on OSHA requirements.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords electrical construction; energy management; lighting; power distribution; building; construction;

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Frank K. Kitzantides, Manager, Engineering Department

2101 L Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 457-8479

Founced 1926

Telex: 904077

Standards Staff: 10

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1926

550 members participating in standards activities

220 standards including 60 metric

23 standards recognized bj ANSI

1 standard endorsed by EEMAC

Draft standards distributed for user review

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Standards

Drsl gnatl on Gove rnwent

Adoption

Certification

Secret ari ats

Scope

St&ndardi zatlon

Acti viti es

Avai labi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

NEMA Standard, Suggested Standard for Future Design, Authorized

Engineering Information, Official Standards Proposal.

Sevpral standards have been adopted as federal standards.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

28 ANSI committees dealing with electrical equipment IEC/TC 72,

SC 2J, SC 15B

A trade association of manufacturers of equipment and apparatus

used for the generation, transmission, di st r i but 1 on , and utilization of electric power. Membership comprises 550 electrical

manufacturing companies in the U.S. Membership 1s limited to domestic corporations, firms, and individuals engaged in the

manufacture or promotion of products included within 75 NEMA

product subdivisions. Products include transformers, wire and

cable, switchgear, industrial control and systems, lighting,

building equipment, and diagnostic imaging and therapy systems

products

.

Standards are designed anci written to eliminate misunderstandings

between manufacturers and users of electrical products and to provide for safety in Involves all interested

review. Cooperates with

Society for Testing and

Association, Underwriters

the application of these products.

parties in standards development and

organizations such as the American

Materials, National Fire Protection

Laboratories, the Institute of Electrical and

federal

El ect roni cs agenc i es

.

Engineers, and others. Also cooperates with

Supports ANSI and has representation on standards committees and

sponsors several of them. Also represented on ANSI Standards

Managemert Boards and the Organizational Member Council. Participates in the International El ectrotechni cal Commission (IEC), the

International Commission on Rules for the Approval of Electrical

Equipment (CEE).and in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

NEMA also participates in the development of safety standards

affecting electrical equipment. Cooperates with other branches

of the industry in an effort to secure acceptance throughout the

country of the National Electrical Cede and the National Electrical Safety Code. Members also cooperate in an independent

advisory capacity with the Underwriters Laboratories in the

development of electrical safety standards.

Sold directly by NEMA and through IHS, NSA, and Global

Formed by merger of Electrical Power Club and Associated Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies (1926)

electrical equipment; safety; machinery; medical equipment;

NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY

Edward A. Donoghue, Manager-Codes and Safety

600 Third Avenue, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10016

(212) 986-1545

Type of

Organi zati on

Founded

:

1934 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Devel opment

Standards

Des i gnat i on

Government

Adoption

Secretari ats Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Standards developer since late 1 9 50 ' s 100 members participating in Code and Standards act taining to elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and

Two active standards

None processed through ANSI

ivities permo v 1 ng wa 1 k

s

Suggested Minimum Passenger Elevator Requirements for th^

Handi capped

Vertical Transportation Standard (formerly Elevator Engineering

Standard Layouts)

Suggested Minimum Passenger Elevator Requirements for the Handicapped has been adopted by numerous jurisdictional authorities

and model building codes.

U.S. TAG for ISO/TC 178, Lifts and Escalators

Promotes the interests of its members by acting as representative

in collective bargaining with the International Union of Elevator

Constructors and other labor organizations; advancing sound

engineering practices within the industry in cooperation with

government agencies in activities related to elevator codes and

the installation, service, and maintenance of elevators and

related products; compiling and furnishing statistical information, including figures on accident reduction and employee

safety

.

Actively participates with code and standards organizations and

enforcing authorities in developing, maintaining, and applying

safety codes and standards that pertain to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks. Develops requirements for

the handicapped using vertical transportation, codes for

personnel elevators, personnel and material hoists, mod<jl

building codes, electrical codes, requirements for elevator fire

doors, and metric codes.

Promotes the adoption of new state and local elevator codes,

revises existing elevator safety codes and secures uniform

interpretation of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

ANSI/ASME A17.1. Representatives of the NEII Central Code

Committee are members of ASME A17, NF PA 70 , 80 and 101, BOCA,

SBCC, ICB0, and ASTM.

The Standards Committee is responsible for the development of

industry standards for elevators, dumbwaiter*, and escalators.

The Vertical Transportation Standard gives architects and

building owners standard dimensions from which they can produce

building layouts.

The International Standards Committee coordinates the Activities

of the United States Technical Advisory Group for ISO/TC 178

Lifts and Escalators.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Elevator Manufacturers Industry (1969)

Keywords elevators; escalators; dumbwaiters; moving

building; safety; physically handicapped;

wal ks ; 1 i f ts ;

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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU

Wii'iiam C. Abernathy, Co- Administrator

8224 Old Courthouse Road

Vienna, Virginia 22180

(703) 734-3840

Founded 1971

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Government

Adoption

Trade Association

Standards Developer

3 procedural standards publications

Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, ana Balancing of

Environmental Systems is referenced in Federal Guide Specifications.

Certi f i cation

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi lit/

Kevword

NEBB offers

establ i shed

Hydronic Sys'

certification for firms that meet all requirements

for Performance of Air Systems, Performance of ems, and Sound and Vibration Measurement.

A nonprofit organization sponsored by the Mechanical Contractors

Association of America (MCAA) and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA).

Works in conjunction with other organizations to develop industry

procedural standards for testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB)

of environmental systems in buildings. Represented on the

American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Ai rcondi ti oni ng Engineers (ASHRAE) 111 Committee, Testing, Adjusting, Balancing.

Develops manuals that provide a comprehensive set of systematic

procedures representing the state-of-the-art of TAB work.

Manuals cover air/hydronic TAB and sound and vibration measurement procedures for environmental systems in buildings.

Distributed directly

balancing; sound; vibration; air handling; hydronic systems; HVAC

Systems; environmental -,,/stems; acoustics; building;

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Ida Frances Marshall, Editor-in-Chief

1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 704

Denver, Colorado 80203

(303) 861-9090

Founded

:

1937

Type of

Organization

Certi fi cati on

Si. ope

Professional. Society

Standards Developer

Offers professional registration for sanitarians either by

reciprocity from a state legislated registration or by examination as certified environmental health technicians.

A national, nonprofit professional and educational organization

for people who work in controlling environmental hazards for the

betterment of human health ano well being.

Standardi zati on Activities

Publishes a state-of-the-art manual for on-site wastewater

management which is a model ordinance for the regulation and

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certification of swimming pool service companies, and swimming

pool technicians and apprentices. Promotes educational and

performance standards for environmental health practitioners.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords public health; sanitation; environment;

NATIONAL FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

Mary Ann Langholz, Executive Director

3094 Cressing Place

Columbus, Ohio 43227

(614) 237-0252

Founded: 1968

Tr* de Assoc l ati on Works through other organizations to develop standards

The Association is a member of ANSI, ASVE, ASTM, and the American

National Metric Council.

hundred and fifty manufacturers and distributors in the

fastener industry with members located in 41 states employing

18,000 people.

Standardization An information gathering group that disseminates data to the

Activities proper standards committees. Writes specifications only if the

situation cannot be handled by an existing stand?rds developing

organi zat i on

.

Keywords fasteners: manufacturing;

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF ABSTRACTING AMD INFORMATION SERVICES

Maureen C. Kelly, Chairman

Common Practices and Standards Committee

112 South 16th Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

(215) 563-2406

Founded: 1958

Type of Technical Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representation 41 members active in standardization activities including

involvement in ANSC-Z39, ANSC-X3, 1S0/TC 46, UNESCO's UN I S I ST Project, Federal Information Processing Standards ( r IPS), AAP's

Electronic Publishing Subcommittee, and others.

Scope A nonprofit federation of organizations involved in abstracting

and indexing services, operating information centers, or con- ducting research in information science. Improves the extent and

quality of the u^cumentation and use of the world's literature

through researc ograms, publications, *nd seminars. Concerned

with developing communications, cooperation, and coordination

among all segments of the information processing and dissemination community including primary publishers, libraries, commercial and industrial abstracting and indexing services, data

analysis centers, information dissemination centers, and teachers

and researchers in the field. Also serves as a communication

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Scope

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forum for its members through meetings, workshops, committee

activities, and publications.

Stacdardi zati on Although NFAIS is not a standards-setting body, it works within

Activities the voluntary standards community to foster '.he development and use o f standards relevant to its membership. Because NFAIS mem- bers are involved in various aspects of the processing and disseminating of information, their interest in standards ranges

widely. Relevant standards may pertain directly to abstracting

and indexing practices. Also of interest are standards dealing

with information science, primary publishing, library work, data

processing, and computer-readable information transfer. Relevant

standards may also arise from individual subject areas or disciplines with whirh the information deals, such as engineering,

biology, philosophy, or art. NFAIS, through its Common Practices and Standards Committee

(CP&S), serves as a communications link between the voluntary

standards-setting community and the information publishing and

distribution community. The CP&S Committee coordinates the NFAIS

response to ballots or requests for comments pertaining to draft

standards. This is accomplished by polling the NFAIS membership

and, in some cases, by resolving minority votes on specific standards. By the same mechanism, NFAIS recommends and votes on qualified individuals to run for office or to serve on committees

in standards-setting bodies.

Further, NFAIS encourages the active participation of its members

on standards-setting bodies. Through its members and officers,

NFAIS plays a role in the work of such standards setting bodies

as: ANSI Committees X3- Inf ormati on Process! :g ?*<j Z39-Libr=iry

and Informatir,, Sciences and Reloted Publishing Practices; ISO Committees TC 46-Documentat i on and TC97-Computers and Information

Processing; UNESCO through its UN I S I ST and ISDS (International

Serials Data System) agencies; IFLA (International Federation of

Library Associations); 1CSU-AB (International Council of Scientific Unions - Abstracting Board); FIPS; and the AAP Electronic

Publishing Subcommittee.

In addition to its support for the development of voluntary

standards, NFAiS also encourages the general adoption of those

standards considered most applicable and useful to the

information processing and distribution community. Periodically,

NFAIS surveys the implementation cf standards by its members in

order to determine which standards are being used and the ways in

which they are used. Such surveys also provide information on the common practices and the d_e facto standards of members which

may be candidates for formal standardization.

Formerly National Federation of Science Abstracting and Indexing Service

(NFSAIS), 1972.

Keywords abstracting; indexing; information services; online searching;

bibliographic data bases; information processing; communications;

NATIONAL FERTILIZER SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATION

David K. Murray, Executive Vice President

8823 North Industrial Drive

Peoria, Illinois 61614

(309) 691-2870

Founded: 1955 Standards Staff: 1 Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Oeve i ipmont

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai lability

Keywords

Standards developer since 1974

4 ac:iv? standards, all processed through ANSI

A national trade association representing the filial fertilizer

industry worldwide. Consists of 17 50 member come.lies in the

United States and 10 foreign countries including retail

fertilizer dealerships, fertilizer manufacturers, equipment

manufacturers, and distributor/jobbers. Serves its membership

through support programs in research, technical services,

education, legislative action, public relations, and publication

and employee benefit services.

Develops guidelines for regulatory authorities writing their own regulations. Assists individuals working with equipment and

material' covered by the standards.

Sold direct'y and through ANSI

fertilizer; nitrogen; phosphoric

agriculture;

acid; storage; safety;

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Cert i f ication

Secret an" ats

Scope

Arthur Cot^, Assistant Vice President, Standards

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

(617) 328-9290

Founded

;

1896

Telex: 20025C

Standards Staff: 30

Technical and Educational Organization

Standards Developer

NFPA Technical Committees which

continually monitor existing

;ludes 260

standards

fire protecrecommended

Standards developer since 1896

2,600 individuals serve on 175

develop new standards and

documents

National Fire Codes R, 1983 Edition, in,

tion, prevention and suppression codes,

practices, guides, and manuals

155 NFPA documents are ANSI standards

Draft documents and revisions are published for public review and

comment

NFPA prefix

NFPA documents are referenced by the Occupational Safety and

Health Act (0SHA); adopted by Congress for recipients of Medicare

and Medicaid; and adopted by Coast Guard, Veterans Administration, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development.

Administers Certificated Marine Chemist program

Conference of Fire Protection Associations (international)

Joint Council of National Fire Service Organizations (U.S.)

National Professional Qualifications Board (fire service

pos i t i ons

)

An independent, nonprofit organization with approximately 32 v OOO

individual members and 150 national trade and professional

association members worldwide. Activities are technical and

educational in nature. Gathers and analyzes fire statistics;

performs on-site investigation of significant fires; works on anti-arson projects; and operates five field Services

Electrical, Flammable Liquids, Gases, Marine, and Safety to Life.

National sponsor of F1re Prevention Week.

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Standardl zat1 on Activities

Aval 1 ab1 1 1ty

Keywords

Active Standards Council which administers standardization

activities of 175 technical committees. Standards widely used

as the basis of legislation and regulation at all levels of

government; many referenced by the federal government and used by

insurance authorities for risk evaluation and premium rating.

Distributed directly and through IMI, NSA, IHS, and Global

fire prevention; fire protection; fire code; safety;

NATIONAL FISHERIES INSTITUTE

Roy Martin, Vice President of Science and Technology

1101 Connecticut Avenue

Suite 700

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 857-1110

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Act i v 1 1 i es

Founded

;

1945

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A national trade association that represents U.S. companies

engaged in seafood processing, shipping, and distribution.

Works with Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries

Service to assist in their development of standards.

fish; seafood; marine resources; food;

NATIONAL FLUID ?0JER ASSOCIATION

Allen E, Tucker, Director of Technical Services

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Developaent

Standards

Desi gnati on Cert i f i cati on Secretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Telex: 26898

Standards Staff;

3333 North Mayfair Road

Suite 311

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222

(414) 259-0990

Founded: 1953

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1953

380 members pa rt i c i pat i n<j in standards activities

125 active standards

70 promulgated through ANSI

NFPA Recommended Standards, and ANSI/B93.X

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

ANSI/B93, Fluid Power Systems and Products

IS0/TC 131, Fluid Power Systems

A nonprofit trade association serving manufacturers of fluid

power (hydraulic and pneumatic) products with 180 cot porate

members nationwide.

Standards activities account for half of the total association

programs. Administered through a technical board, under which

are organized 26 <-ommittees and 150 project groups. Standards

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cover dimensions, specifications, methods of testing or rating,

terminology, symbols, and procedures f ? systems, as well as individual components, including fluid power cylinders, valves,

pumps, motors, sealing devices, conductors, fittings, filters,

fluids, servovalves, accumulators, and pneumatic logic devices.

Solicits technical input from all affected interests.

Committees and staff participate in SAE, ASME, ASTM, ISA, and ASLE.

certification program for pressure

power components.

standards programs of ANSI,

Currently developing a and fatigue rating of fluid

Availability Sold directly and through ANSI, Global, IHS, and I M

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Keywords fluid power; hydraulic; pneumatic; valves; pumps; seals;

fittings; machinery; industrial equipment;

NATIONAL FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION

Charles J. Carey, President

1401 New York Avenue, N.W. Suite 400

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 639-5900

Founded: 1907

Type o f Organization

Scope

Standardi za <i on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A national trade association established to help members maintain

and improve product quality. Operates resea;;h laboratories in Washington, DC; Berkeley, CA; and Seattle, MA. Represents 600

member companies which pack processed-prepared fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and specialty products, including canned,

frozen, dehydrated, and other processed food products. Also

includes companies that provide equipmenc, supplies, and services

to food processors.

Maintains liaison with the National Conference on Weights and

Measures for the purpose of developing constructive and uniform

laws and regulations on the state level. Also maintains liaison

with the U.S. Technical Advisory Group and delegates to meetings

of ISO/TC 52 and its subcommittees on international standards for

metal cans for food.

Formerly

Keywords

National Canners Association

food processing; food; packaging;

NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Ralph L. Hodges, Executive Vice President

1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 797-5800

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opnent

Founded 1902 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Active in 27 committees

22 active standards and guides

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Government

Adopti on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Specification": adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban

Development:, Veterans Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Department of Defense, General Services Administration,

Health and Human Services Administration, and the Council of

American Building Officials.

Forest product manufacturers and federation of 30 North American

forest industry associations. Represents the industry on national issues concerning timber growth and product manufacture.

Develops and distributes 6 recommended specifications and standards for the use of lumber and wood products and 16 general

construction data guides. Serves on standards committees of

ANSI, ASTM, and the National Fire Protection Association.

Standards activity includes development of wood structural design

d?ta, design values for wood construction, span tables for joists

and rafters, the design of wood frame structures, and all weather

wood foundations.

Sold or distributed directly

national Lumber Manufacturers Association (1965)

wood; lumber; construction; building;

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

b Carroll White', Executive Manager

Box 34518

Memphis, Tennessee 39134-0518

(901) 377-1818

Founded: 1898

Type of

Organization

Standards

Desi gnati ons

Trade Association

Standards Developer

NHLA prefix

Certi f i cati on

Scope

The association maintains qualified inspectors in the principal

hardwood markets and producing districts of the United States and

Canada who are authorized to issue certificates of inspection of

hardwood lumber and cypress, the correctness of the grades and

measurements shown on the certificate being guaranteed by the

financial resources of the association. This official inspection

service is available to the members and nonmembers on Federal,

state or local government contracts. Extensive use of this ser- vice has been made by the U.S. Defense Supply Agency.

United States and Canadian hardwood lumber and veneer manufacturers, distributors, and consumers. Inspects measures, and

certifies hardwood lumber.

Standardi zati on ActivitiesOne of the principal functions is the maintenance of standards

for the grading of hardwood lumber, and an inspection staff for

the official application of the standards.

Issues biennially a new edition of the Rules for the Measurement

and Inspection of Hardwood Lumber, Cypress, and Thin Lumber.

NHLA's grade rules are recognized as standard throughout the

world

.

Maintains a inspectors.

school in Memphis, Tennessee for training hardwood

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Keyword* wood products; lumber; inspection; grading rules; building;

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES

Gene C. Brewer, President

1015 15th Street NW., Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 347-5710

Type of

Organi zation

Secretari ats

Founded: 197» Standards Staff: 16 Technical Society

Standards Developer

Building Seismic Safety Council

Building Thermal Envelope Coordinating Council

Council on the Protection of Buildings From Wood Destroying

Insects

Scope

Standardization

Act i v i t i es

Congressi onal ly authorized,

tific/technical institution

relate to building regulations

development, promulgation, and

nized performance criteria,

provisions for maintenance of

welfare suitable for adoption

tions and agencies, including

nonprofit, nongovernmental scienFunctions and responsibilities

in the following four areas: (1)

maintenance of nationally recogstandards, and other technical

life, safety, health, and public

by building regulating jurisdictest methods and other evaluative

techniques relating to building systems, subsystems, components,

prodjets, and materials with due regard for consumer problems;

(2) evaluation and prequal i f i cati on of existing and new building

technology; (3) conduct investigations in direct support of

building regulations and evaluation of new technology; 3nd (4)

assembly, storage, and dissemination of technical data and other

information oirectly related to the preceding areas.

An authoritative, nationally recognized advisory body consisting

of 800 members. Improves the regulatory environment and facilitates the introduction of new and existing products and technology into the building process. Advises both the public and

priyate sectors of the economy with respect to the use of

building science and technology in achieving nationally acceptable standards and other technical provisions for use in Federal,

state, and local housing and buildiny regulations. Publications

and services are available to all those who procure, design,

construct, use, operate, maintain, and retire physical facilities. Services of the Institute are also useful to other public

ar.d private organizations which perform related research and

other tasks on which building standards and regulations are

based

.

The Institute has established a Consultative Council tc insure a direct line of communication with ?11 appropriate private trade,

professional, and labor organizations, private and public standards, code, and testing bodies, public regulatory agencies, and consumer groups. Four Council Divisions have been assigned

respons i bi 1 i ty to

:

Evaluate regulatory issues that impact the building community;

advise on the use of codes, standards, and regulations; and

encourage reforms to improve tie quality and reduce design and

construction costs in housing and buildings.

Conduct programs that examine, evaluate, and prequalify new building methods, materials, products, and systems; identify

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Keywords

future technology need-; on ,-~ towards these needs make fin*? 9 * research and development c-munity on te,:hnol ogi^,* de^foplen tV?

^ tHe bu < fd ^

Review standards rnoulaM.. land use and en vi r oSE ° ifiV * • "k* ' ,a nd technology f 0 r development. concerns rn building and community

- Develop systems to collect information for bui 1 di ng communi ty useis^n.^ di ^^te

Distributed directly

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-iteria; technology; building

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INFANT SERVICES

John A. Shiffert, Executive Director

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Type of

Organization

Certification

Founded: 1938

Scientific Society Standards Developer

Sponsors

Council

an autonomous

Scope

Standardization

Activities

which has Vr'om^ Accreditation customer service, and marketing practice tk

Plant sanitation, diaper service applicants who "\ Ihe council accredits inspection by an independent* Vltl t" 9 *-.** 1 f '«»»'»«tfo B and against the standards. Peered fV.V neZZT'lJr "'"«<."

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standards as they

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meet the

research into

sensitivity of

1 the requirements

infant skin.

review by the

of diaper processing to

P-cess by which an clinical pathologist cond«rt, u

[! der tne supervisii studies on infants to establish ^n? 1 °J

° 9

1

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tested rouHn.iu ,J

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an indepenon of a patch test

, „ . , — >-•' vcsciures by whirh p..'/.".' '"T "Moratory then tested routinely 3gainst tne VescMb^" s^daT'ds!

diaP6rS Se Standards are raisoH f n « - » •

"ajor areas: (.„ , sa^a^Jrl/a^e,!"' "°" include five

basis ofr microorganisms found on th. .. 7

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n :r, procedure, to show t^that- ^7r !i„' !> P? ^st by the ,'K * P" te st by th able range of 4.5 to 6.5- (3) .„A,

the Samp,e meet s the accept- sample W i th an EPA-approVed* VactVrlostat ?' f 1?" *

n with freedom from stiffness op tnfln ; (4) a sof tness tost test so that water added droo bv ^l

ng; and (5 > an absorbency ately A diaper service must nfepr t^

e " ters the fabric i<TMedi- establish n .. a i<«j_.^, nusi me et these ^an^r^ _ Avai labi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Distributed directly

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infant service; public health; consumer products;

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OILSEED PRODUCTS

Robert L. Moon, Executive Secretary

Type of

Organi zati on

Certl fi call on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Aval labi 1 i ty

Keywords

111 Sutter Street

San Francisco, California 94104

(415) 392-5718

Founded 1934

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Chemists Certification Program requires

pletion of the American Oil Chemists'

Sample Series.

annual successful corn- Society Smalley Check

A nonprofit organization devoted to promoting the vegetable oils

and vegetable oil products industry. Informs members of the uses

and economic conditions affecting vegetable oil products -- their

manufacture, distribution, . n d sale.

Maintains and publishes annually, uniform trading rules containing standard terms and conditions for which the products may be

traded. These rules cover product grade and quality specifications, quantity specifications, sampling and chemical analysis

procedures, adjustments and settlement of disputes by

arbi trati on

.

Cooperates with the International Association of Seed Crushers

(Europe), Philippine Coconut Oil Producers Association,

Philippine Copra Exporters Association, and the U.S. Department

of Agriculture in efforts to improve product quality and

establish higher standards of trade practices, which are then

incorporated in the rules.

Distributed directly

oil seed; vegetable oil; food; agriculture;

NATIONAL KEROSENE HCATER ASSOCIATION

Diane G. Thorne, Administrative Director

First American Center, #15

Nashville, Tennessee 37238

(615) 254-1961

Founded

;

1981

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

2 active standards

A certification seal program has been developed that requires

listing to Underwriters Laboratories Standard 647 and compliance

with additional standards developed by the NKHA.

A not-for-profit association of 80 member firms dedicated to consumer education and high product standards. It establishes

and updates technical, libelling, and safety standards.

To be a "Regular" member, a firm must be "engaged in manufacturing, trading, and/or national or international marketing of

kerosene heaters or kerosene which meets the minimum safety

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As sociation

educate and

Public officials

Standard! zation

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

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Distributed directly

bating; energy; safety . consumer products .

NATIONAL KNITWEAR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Robert E . Blanchard, President

350 Fifth Avenue

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Founded: 1866

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Manufacturers of Ui» j «» « sport sh, r

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t,,er or 9roi2atf ons In T.p"',° n g Distributed directly

"U^i^fSj???;*;-,?^!?1 * Gooa "«-.r*

r? (1934,

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NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING

Type of

Organi zati on Government

Adopt i on

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Availability

Formerly

Mary F. Liston, Ed.D., Acting Executive Director

10 Col umbus Circle

New York, New York 10019

(212) 582-1022

Founded: 1952

Professional Society

Standards Deve.oper

The National League for Nursing is officially recognized as the

national accrediting agency for nursing education by the U.S.

Department of Education.

Individuals in nursing and other health professions, nursing

educational institutions, hospitals, home and community health

agencies, and providers of nursing and other health care services. Works to assess nursing needs, improve organized

nursing services and nursing education, and foster collaboration

between nursing and other health and community services.

Develops and promotes criteria for self-evaluation of hospital

and other institutional nursing services.

Develops and improves the standards of quality nursing education,

nursing service, and health care delivery in the United States.

Administers accreditation of educational programs in nursing.

Officially recognized as the national accrediting agency for

nursing education by the Council on Post seconda ry Accreditation

(COkA) and by the U.S. Department of Education.

Criteria for educational programs are developed and approved by nurse educators and address the program's organization, administration, students, faculty, curriculum, resources, facilities,

and services. Standards for community and home health agencies,

approved by leaders in the field of community health, address

community assessment, organization and administration, program,

staff, evaluation, and future plans.

Distributed dirtctly

American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for

Nurses (1893)

National League of Nursing Education (1912)

National Organization of Public Health Nursing and the

Association of Collegiate Schools of Nursing (1952)

Keywords nursing; public health; education;

NATIONAL LINE ASSOCIATION

Kenneth A. Gutschick, Executive Director

3601 North Fairfax Drive

Arlington, Virginia 22201

(703) 243-5463

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Founded: 1902

Trade Association

Work through other organizations to develop standards

Active in ASTM, AWWA, and other organizations in developing

standards.

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Scope

Standard i zati on Activities

mSTM C7 on comml ttee

L1me; ASTM C12 on mortar; AWWA lime specification

An association

lime. Members

the U.S. - for

sulfur dioxide

stabilization

plaster, etc

.

cf commercial producers of quicklime and hydrated

provide about 85* of the commercial lime used in iteel mak i ng ; water, sewage and waste treatment;

removal from stack gasses; industrial chemicals;

for road and airfield construction; mortar and

Engages in committee work with American Society for Testing and

Materials, American National Standards Institute, American Road

and Transportation Builders Association, American Water Works

Association, Air Pollution Control Association, Construction

Specifications Institute, etc., in standards related to lime.

Instrumental in working to develop specifications which will be

reasonable and helpful to the hundreds of users of lime and lime

products

.

Publications include guidelines for using lime for Water Supply

and Treatment; Lime Handling, Application, and Storage in Treatment Processes; Lime Stabilization Construction Manual; Flexible

Pavement Design Guide; Lime Plant Safety Manual; Specifications

for Lime and Its Uses in Plastering Stucco, Unit Masonry, and

Concrete; etc.

Keywords lime; construction; building; materials;

NATIONAL LUBRICATING GREASE INSTITUTE

James B. Penrod, General Manager

4635 Wyandotte Street

Kansas City, Missouri 63112

(816) 931-9480

bounded: 1933

Type ."»f Trade Association/Technical Society

Organization Standards Developer

Standards ?00 members active in standards development

Development

Standards NLGI

Designation

Certification NLGI Reference Systems available for use as research tools in the

development and evaluation of lubricating grease formulations.

Scope A technical society whose objectives are the development of

better lubricating greases for the consumer and better grease

lubricating engineering service to the industry. Collects and

disseminates technical data.

Standardization Develops standards within ASTM and Recommended Practices with

Activities SAE. Also maintains liaison with other groups including API,

ASLE, Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA),

National Petroleum Refiners Association (NPRA), and Petroleum

Packaging Committee (PPC). Maintains Technical Committee charged

with developing data pertinent to the manufacture, standardization, and application of industry products. Works with ISO to develop standardized definitions. Developed NLGI Chassis and

Wheel Bearing Service Classification System. NLGI consistency

numbers recognized worldwide as t h ^ measure of one important

grease characteristic. Cooperates with various Government

agencies including DoD, NBS, FTC, and ICC.

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Availability Distributed directly

Formerly National Association of Lubricating Grease Manufacturers, Inc. (1936)

Keywords greases; lubricants; petroleum products; consistency number;

materials;

NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Anthony M. Bratkovich, Engineering Director

7901 Westpark Drive

McLean, Virginia 22102

(703) 893-2900 Telex: 710-831-0031

Founded: 1902 Standards Staff: 2 Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Working through member companies and staff representation on ASME, NFPA, IEEE, E I A , ASTM, AGMA, and others, most of which are ANSI accredited writing organizations.

Type ot Organ i zati on Representati on

Scope Comprised of companies producing over 90 percent of U.S. total

machine tool output. Objectives are to be the industry spokesman

before the public and the Government; to provide technical,

economic, educational, and informational service to its members;

and to promote higher technical and safety standards in industry.

Standardization Promotes and supports industry representation in promulgating

Activities standards by sponsoring various machine tool oriented standard

writing committees. Cooperates with st andar i i z -it i or, committees

of other trade associations and supports industry representation

on committees of the International Organization for Standardization and the International El ectrotechni cal Commission.

Keeps membership and manufacturing public informed through several newsletters and press releases published in trade journals and

other publ i cati ons

.

Keywords machine tools; manufacturing technology; metal cutting; metal

forming; machinery;

NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION

Midge Reber, Business Manager

4121 Cromwell Road

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421

(615) 892-2846

Founded: 1935

Type of Service Organization

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Has developed standards since 1936

Devel opment

Standards NMRA Standards

Designation NMRA Recommended Practices

Certification Grants on NMRA Conformance Warrant to products conforming to NMRA

standards

.

299
Scope

Standardi zati on Act i vi ti c»s

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Advances the hobb> of scale model railroading through the development, adoption, <snd regulation o( standards; prouotes cooperation and understanding between producers and users of hobby

materials; and increases opportunities for fellowship among model

railroaders. Membership comprises about 27.000 persons active in the field in the Unitet' State-; and throughout the world.

Establishes anc maintains design standards for the manufacture of

components for use in the hobty. These are intended to insure

interchange between items produced by various sources and to improve performance. Adopted in 1936, specifications have been

followed continuously by producers of scale railroad rr.odels and

parts sirce that time, including refinements as the state of the

art progressed.

Standards define track and wheel relationships, electrical power

specifications, and clearance dimensions between rolling stock

and tracksida structures. NMRA recommended practices cover

desirable characteristics other than those necessary for physical

interchange and are intended to enable manufacturers to improve

their produc in a manner most suited to the user's needs. A General Engineering Committee is charged with responsibility for

development of standards and recommended practices, and a separate Conformance-Inspection Committee checks manufactured products for compliance. Items meeting the standards and specifications are granted an NMRA Conformance Warrant which may be used

in advertising as long as continued compliance is indicated by

repeat inspections.

Distributed directly

scale models; railroads; hobby; recreation;

NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE , INC. /CITIZENS FCRUM ON SE'.K-GOVFRWIt NT William W. Cassella, Jr., Executive Director

55 West 44th Street

New York, New York 10036

(212) 730-7930

Type of

Orsjani zat i on Scope

Standardization

Acti vi t i es

Founded: 1894

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Civic leaders, educators, public officials, civic organizations,

libraries, and businesses interested in improving state and local

government and techniques of citizen action. Serves as a clearinghouse for information on state constitution, city and county

charters, legislative apportionment, fiscal procedures, among

others

.

Model laws devised, published, and distributed by this organization are intended to serve as standards and to stimulate uniformity in state, county, and city legislation. These include a model bond law, budget law, city charter (which provides the

counci 1 -manager form of government.), model county charter, election administration system, modjl real property tax collection

law, registration system, model state constitution, and others.

Keywords model laws; government; officials;

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NATIONAL OAK FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Oevel oowent

Standards

Designation

Certi f i ca ti on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Fomerly

Keywords

George E. Kelly, Managing Director

804 Sterick Building

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

(901) 526-5016

Founded 1909

Trade Associ ati on Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1920

Official Floor Grading Rules

Members whose products comply may use M0FMA trademark.

Manufacturers of hardwood flooring. Promotes standardization;

conducts grade labeling and inspection > e r v i c e s ; maintains

research program i . grading, handling, packaging, an<.' installation. Compiles statistics and sponsors installation school. An affiliate of the National Forest Products Association. Works

with the VA, FHA, and other Government agencies dealing with

housing, also the National Association of Home Builders, am* the

National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association.

Standardization and simpl i f f cation activities carried on by its

Grading, Milling, and Inspection Committee. Adopted official

rules on oak, birch, beech, hard maple, and pecan flooring which cover in detail tne grades and sizes of quartered and plain sawn stock. Cooperates with the Federal Government in the formulation

of the Federal specification for hardwood flooring (Lumber and

Timber: Hardwood, MM-L-736C), which includes references to the

grading rules of the association. Maintains rigid supervision of

species, manufacturing, kilndrying, bundling, and other features

pertaining to oak, birch, beech, and hard maple so that sizes and

grades will be maintained. Use of the association's registered

trademark "N0FMA" has been granted to members whose stock of oak

flooring has been found to comply with the association's official

grading rules. Maintains a reinspection service available to re- tail dealers who purchase p.oducts of member companies in the

event there is doubt concerning the quality of stock purchased.

Sold directly

Oak Flooring Manufacturers of United States (1930)

Southern Oak Flooring Industries (1933)

oak; grading rules; inspection; flooring; wood floors; lumber;

building; wood products;

NATIONAL 0PERATIN6 COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDS IN ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

Brice B. Durbin, Executive Director

c/o National Federation of State High School Associations

11724 Plaza Circle

Kansas City, Missouri 64195

(816) 464-5400

Founded 1921

Type of

Organization

Standards Developer

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Standards

Devel opmenc

Scope

Standardi zation

Act'" vi ties

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Prepares rules and standards for 16 interscholastic sports

Represents 20,000 high schools and iC million secondary school

students, primarily to secure proper adherence to the el i nihility

r l! 1 e 3 of various state high school associations during interstate

cnmpetition. Establishes standards for sanctioning domestic

athletic events.

Publishes and distributes playing rules for domestic competition

in i nterschol ast i c sports: baseball, basketball, football,

gymnastics, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, ice hockey, wrestling, field hockey. Sixty-six rules

related publications are published including 28 rule books and 16 rule examinations. Provides national interpretation of the rules

and advocates safety standards which are incorporated in the rule

publications.

Di st r i buted di recti

y

National Federation of Suate High School Athletic Associations

(1970)

athletic competition; sports; rules; recreation;

NATIONAL PARTRLEB0ARD ASSOCIATION

William H. McCredie, Executive Vice President

^306 Perkins Place

Silver Spring, Maryland 2C910

(201) 587-2204

Founded: 1960

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

government

Adopt i on

Certi f icatioii

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Acci vities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1361

8 active standards

2 processed through ANSI

NPA or ANSI prefixes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development references

4 standards,

Certification of products

fiberboard producers.

for pa rt i c 1 eboard and medium density

ANSI A 208, standards developed by the canvass method

Manufacturers of wood pa rt i c 1 eboa rd and medium density fiberboard

who participate in the development of voluntary product standards

through the NPA Technical Committee. Compiles statistics; con- ducts industry surveys; publishes technical and promotional

bulletins.

Eighteen member companies and 20 non-member pa rt i c 1 eboa rd and

medium density fiberboard manufacturers participate in standards

activities. Promulgated six industry standards; NPA 1-82,

Parti cl eboard for Mobile Home Decking; NPA 2-72, Part i c I eboa rd

Decking for Factory-Built Housing; NPA 3-73, Pa rt i c 1 eboa rd Floor

Underlayment coated with Wax-Polymer Type Hot Melt Coatings; NPA C01-73, Wax Polymer Type Hot Melt Coatings for Pa rt i c 1 eboa rd ; NPA 5-82, Formaldehyde Emission from Parti cl eboard Mobile Home

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Availability

Ke.z <ords

Decking; and NPA 6-82, Voluntary Standard for Formaldehyde Em- s- slon from Parti cl eboard ; also sponsored two through ANSI: ANSI A 208 . 1 , Mat-Formed Wood Pa rt i cl eboard ; ana ANSI A 208.2, Med i jr. Density Fi K erboard for interior use. Sold directly and through ANSI

pa rt i cl eboard ; fiherboard; formaldehyde; wood products; building;

NATIONAL PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Representati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Keywords

Richaro Carr, Director of Researcii

8100 Oak Street

Dunn Loring, Virginia 22027

(703) 573-8330

Founded: 1933

Trade Association

Works through other

ASTM, NIBS, DoD

organizations to develop standards

Represents the urban pest control industry in the United States.

Member firms engage in control of insect, weed and certain vertebrate pests. These pests left to multiply in urban or suburban

centers would damage stored food, wood based dwellings, or ac- tively transmit organism, that result in fatal or debilitating

human disease. Although NPCA has many international members its

major function is to represent domestic urban pest control

interests.

Publishes specific guidelines such as Statements of Good Practice

and various reference procedures that are developed by technical

?.nd/or management committees and formally approved in some cases

by vote of the entire membership or by vote of its executive

management board. NPCA works actively on ASTM committee E - 3 5 and

committees of the National Institute of Building Sciences, particularly Indoor Air Quality. Both organizations promulgate

standards that involve aspects of urban pest management.

pest control; vector control; insect control; rodent control;

structural protection; subterranean termite control; ndoor air

quality; public health; sanitation;

NATIONAL PRINTING INK RESFARCH INSTITUTE

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

J. M. Fetsco, Technical Administrator

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015

(215) 861-3583

Founded 1946

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Engages in scientific research on printing Inks, on the equipment

and techniques Involved 1n their production, a

r id on the printing

surfaces to which they are applied.

Developed a set of standard test methods which 1s an essential

basis for interchange of technical information, for Ink research,

for scientific control of ink production, and for tht resulting

advances 1n Ink technology.

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Issued a manual, consisting of 44 tests, divided into seven sect"'o r s: Sampling and Preparation, Qualitative Chemical Tests,

Quantitative Chemical Tests, Physical Tests, Performance Tests,

Resistance Tests, and Tests for Related Materials. The last sec- tion covers materials such as paper, rollers and blankets,

printing plates, and fountain solutions, which do not enter into

' n k production but contact the ink and influence its behavior

during use. An evaluating procedure is carried out on each

recommended method both by the institute and by individual com- panies cooperating with the institute.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords ink; printing ink; communications;

NATIONAL RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

James R. Williams, President

100 West 31st Street

New York, New York 10001

(212) 244-8780

Founded 1911

Type of

Organi zat i on Standa rds

Devel opment

Scope

Standardi zat i on Acti viti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Participates in the development of standards in cooperation with

ANSI

Mo NRMA standards are processed through ANSI

Standards are developed by committees of the membership

The largest retail trade association in the world with membership

of 45,000 firms in the U.S.A. who distribute $150 billion 1n

goods and services to consumers in the U.S. and employ approximately 2,500,000 workers. Devoted to the excnange of information

among retailers, and to research and education. Takes an active

part in the formulation of standards and specifications relative

to retail store organization, retail trade terminology, business

practices, and specifications for commodities used in the trade.

Cooperates actively with ANSI and other technical and trade

organizations and the Government.

Developed the Voluntary Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Retail Identification Standard for uniform merchandise identification acceptable by both general merchandise retailers and

vendors and is both machine and human readable. Maintains representation on the ANSI X12 Committee: Standard for Computer

Transmitted Invoices and Purchase Orders, and ANSI X3A Committee:

OCR Language Standards.

Initiated programs for the establishment of several Simplified

Practice Recommendations unoer the auspices of the National

Bureau of Standards (NBS). Formerly cooperated with NBS in the

revision of several Simplified Practice Recommendations, and

cooperates actively with NBS in the establishment of standard

sizing of all apparel.

Sold di rect 1

y

National Retail Dry Goods Association (1958)

merchandise; retailing; merchandise identification; sizes;

business; consumer goods;

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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Harlon B. Carter, Executive Vice President

1600 Rhode Island Avonue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 823-6000

Founded 1871

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Certification

Sccretari ats

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availabi 1 ity

Keywords

Educational and Sports

Standards Developer

Association

The Association is of the Boy Scouts

Board of Directors

represented on the Health and Safety committee

of America and on various Committees and the

of the National Safety Council.

Standards for p a p e

r targets are enforced through a licensee

process. When the specified standards are met, an "Official NRA Target" designation is given to the manufacturer for printing on the target. The NRA certifies marksmanship and firearm safety

instructors and referees, and approves, when certain standards

have been met, training courses and qualification courses for

police departments and civilian rifle and pistol cTubs.

The NRA, as the National Governing Body for the shooting sports

in the U.S., represents all U.S. shooters to the International

Shooting Union (ISU) and has input to standards for targets and

ranges, in addition to rules for international and Olympic

compet i t i on

.

Nonprofit membership organization with more than 2.6 million

members and 12,000 affiliated local clubs and state organizations

all interested in firearms or the shooting sports.

Prepares and provides standard construction plans for a large

variety of shooting ranges for different guns and events. Also

standardized are paper and metal targets used in training and

competition. These standards are researched and established by

various specialized program committees and channelled through

NRA's Competition Rules and Programs Committee. Standards are included in annually revised competitive rule books, in annual

meeting reports, and special shooting range literature and

program outlines and manuals.

Distributed dirtictly

shooting rangas; targets; safety; recreation; sports;

NATIONAL ROOF DECK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Robert B. Ware, President

P.O. Box 292

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406

(319) 362-8841

Founded: 1959

Type of

Organi zati on

Scope

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Promotes the welfare of the structural roof deck systems industry

by analyzing and informing the membership of conditions affecting

the industry, informing the membership of improved operating

methods and procedures, and conducting educa^on and research

activities.

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Standard! zati on Acti vities

Formerly

Keywords

Develops or assists in the development of standard tests and test

methods for industry products. Participate in model code development and with other government and public boaies involved with

building, construction, and the installation of structural roof

deck systems.

Gypsum Roof Deck Foundation Association (1980)

gypsum; roofing; building;

NATIONAL R00FIN6 CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Fred Good, Executive Vice President

8600 Sryn Mawr Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60631

(312) 693-0700

Founded: 1886

Trade Asso:iation

Standards Developer

Works with other organizations to develop standards

Contractors applying asphalt, asbestos, coal tar pitch, elasto/

plastic, slate, tile, metal, and wood roofs. Sponsors instruction

for roofing superintendents and holds management institutes.

Dedicated to the improvement of systems standards for all roofing

systems. Studies materials and application procedures and standards through various technical committees. Has joint liaison

groups with the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, the

Roof Insulation Committee of the Thermal Insulation Manufacturers

Association. Conducts test programs with ether industry organizations or a joint basis. Aims to enhance the development of

improved material and application standards for the roofing

i ndust ry

.

Produced a Roofing and Waterproofing Manual that provides recom- mended procedures, practices and evaluative comments on roofi.ig

specifications, construction details, and roofing materials.

Cooperates with the National Bureau of Standards to conduct technical conferences. Also conducts an International symposium on roofing technology every five years.

Distributed directly

roofing; building;

NATIONAL SAFE TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

Ellis Murphy, Executive Director

5940 West Touhy Avenue

Niles, Illinois 60648

(312) 763-7350

Type of

Organization

Standards

Development

Founded 1948

Trade Association

Scandards Developer

3 Preshlpment Test Procedures

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Cert i f i cati on

Scope

Standard! zat 5 on Act i vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Certifies laboratories in their ability to perform testing

services in accordance with NSTA procedures so that they, in

turn, can certify that packages tested meet approved criteria and

be designated "NSTA Safe Transit Tested."

A voluntary, cooperative program which aims to reduce in-transit

damage through a standardized program of preshipment testing,

certification, and identification.

Committee research and discussion leading to the development of

standards for the preshipment testing of packaged products.

Activity covers botn testing procedures and performance levels.

Sold directly

National Safe Transit Committee

packaging; ccntainerization; transportation;

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

Rcbert Currie, Director, Office of External R e

1 a t i o n s

444 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois o 06 1

1

(312) 527-4800

Founded: 1913

Telex: 25-3141

Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zation

Representati on

Secretari ats

Scope

Standard! zati on Act i vi t i es

Keywords

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representatives on more than 50 standards committees of

ANSI, ASTM , NF PA , ASME, and ASAE

ANSI A10, D15, D16, D18, LI, Z16, Z41, Z97, Z108, Z244

A nonprofit, nongovernmental public service organization. Aims

to determine and evaluate methods and procedures that prevent

accidents and mitigate injury and economic loss resulting from

accidents, and to provide leadership to expedite the adoption and use of those methods and procedures that best serve the public

interest. Functions in the areas of occupational safety and

health, traffic safety, motor transportation safety, product

safety, and consumer safety.

Focuses on standards concerned with safety of products or systems

and with acc i dent/ i n j u ry record systems. In its materials and

publications, references all of the appropriate codes and standards adopted by nationally recognized consensus standard

producing organizations. Represented on ANSI's Org a n i za t i o>ta 1 Member Council, the Safety and Health Standards 8oard, and the

ANSI/OSHA Coordinating Committee.

safety; accident prevention; occupational health; traffic safety; consumer products; social welfare;

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NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION

Tom S. Gable, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 1468

NSF Building

3475 Plymoutii Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106

(313) 769-8010

Founded: 1944 Standards Staff

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel -finent

Government

Adoption

Voluntary Research, Standards and Testing Organization

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1944

39 active standards and criteria

Voluntary program involving the active cooperation of the manufacturer, the user, and the regulatory officials

None processed through ANSI

Many U.S. regulatory jurisdictions require by law, regul ati on, or department policy, products which comply with NSF standards or criteria.

Cert i f i cati on

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Prcducts determined in compliance with NSF standards

are authorized for listing and display the NSF seal.

or criteria

A noncommercial, nonprofit standards, research, testing, and

educational organization. Seeks answers in environmental health,

and establishes public and environmental health standards with

the cooperation of all concerned.

Involves approximately 1,400 domestic and foreign manufacturers

who use the NSF Seal on products meeting the applicable standard

or criteria. Publishes and distributes a list of available standards as well as annual listings covering food service equipment,

plastic piping system components and materials, swimming pool

equipment, and special categories, including plumbing components

for mobile homes and recreational vehicles, water and wastewater

treatment devices, and biohazard cabinetry.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords food equipment; plastic pipe; swimming pool:

ational vehicles; water; waste; environment:

tation; building;

NATIONAL SASH AND DOOR JOBBERS ASSOCIATION

Robert T. 0'Keefe, Executive Vice President

205 West Touhy Avenue, Suite 211

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(312) 823-6300

mobi 1

e

public

homes; recre- health; sanlFounded 1964

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Promotes the use and increased consumption of stock millwork and

related building products, including new products; edvocatss and

promotes the sale of such products through sash and door jobbers;

promotes the growth of the industry.

The association supports the development of standards related t" window and door products. In cooDeration with the National

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Woodwork Manufacturers Association (NWrtA), helped prepare and

further commercial standards relating to double hung casement,

awning, and single hung wood window units which have been incorporated into NWMA's Industry Standard 2. Initiated and developed Voluntary Product Standard PS 32-70 for

wood interior hinged door units which »as promulgated by the

Department of Commerce in 1970. To maincain the existence of a nationally recognized standard, NSDJA has developed the Recommended Product Standard for Interior Pre-hung Door Units (PS

1-79) .

Fo r merly Formed by the merger of the Northern Sash and Door Jobbers

Association (1935) and the Southern Sash and Door Jobbers

Association (1935)

Keyword s windows; doors; sash; millwork; building; wood products;

NATIONAL SCHOOL SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION

John Spalding, Executive Vice President

1500 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 609

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 524-8819

Type of

Organ i zat i on

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1916

Trade Association

Worts through other organizations to develop standards

Issues certification when operable and folding * a 1 Is are tested

for sound transmission loss in accordance with ASTM E90.

Manufacturers and distributors of school supplies, equi pment , and

instructional materials. Operating Divisions address the needs

of manufacturers and users of auditorium, theatre, bleacher, and

classroom seating, as well as play ground equipment, and operable

parti ti ons

Operable Partition Section of NSSEA has endorsed ASTM E557-77

which provides a standard for the application and installation of

operable partitions. Also issues testing procedures for measuring sound transmission loss.

Distributed Directly

National School Service Institute (1958)

partitions; school equipment; noise

buildings;

control; education

NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION

Sam Bonasso, Standard Administrator

c/o Alpha Associates

Box 1250

Morgantown, West Virginia 26507

(304) 296-8216 Telex: 7109210304 MYLAN M0RG

Founded: . 1961 Standards Staff: 2

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

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Standards

Development

Government

Adopt i on Secretari at Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Standards developer since 1963

Processed through ANSI

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and states where

skiing exists.

ANSI 877.1

A trade association of ski a

r ea operators, manufacturers, and suppliers of ski area equipment. Eight hundred members located in 39 states and several foreign countries. Aims are to promote

skiing and safety in skiing, - o protect natural resources in

mesting the needs of the skiing public and ski area operators,

and to ensure legitimate interests of ski area operators.

Maintains committee composed of operators, users, authorities

having jurisdiction, designers, and manufacturers of aerial tramways. Developed American National Standard B77.1, Safety Re- quirements for Passenger Tramways; Aerial Tramways and Lifts,

Surface Lifts, and Towi. Promotes this safety standard for the

ski lift industry, used by ski lift manufacturers, ski area

personnel, ski area insurance programs, and state and federal

authorities having jurisdiction.

Distributed direccly and through ANSI

aerial tramways; cable cars; cableways; ski lifts; sports; skiing; recreat i on

;

NATIONAL aL AG ASSOCIATION

Howard K. Eggleston, President

300 South Washington Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(703) 549-3111

Founded 1918 standards Staff

Typs of

Organi zati on Representation

>cope

Standardi zati on Activities

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represented on technical committees of the American Society for

Testing and Materials, American Concrete Institute, Association

of Asphalt Technologists, Highly Research Board, American Railway Engineering Association, American Society of Civil Engineers.

A technically-oriented organization representing companies

processing over 95* of the steel - i ndust ry slag used in the USA.

Conducts technical meetings and disseminates information from

world-wide sources concerning the production, processing,

properties, and use of steel - i ndustry slags. Represents members

on a large number of national, state and local specification and

standardization organi zati ons . Provides information

technical consulting services to members, architects, engineers,

cortractors, and otht:r organizations.

Cooperates actively with specification-writing organizations at national and state levels in formulating and revising aggregate

specifications and in developing standards covering test

procedures. Standardization of aggregates is further promoted by

research dealing with aggregates and their end-use products, con- ducted in the association's laboratory located in Youngstown,

Ohio.

slag; aggregate; construction; materials;

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NATIONAL SOCIETY TO PREVENT BLINDNESS

Lisa Senile, Executive Director

Type of

Organization

Representati on

Secretary ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

79 Madi son Avenue

New York, New York 10016

(212) 684-3505

Founded: 1908

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

ANSI K61, Z80, Z87

ASTM F8.57

ANSI Z87 Committee

The oldest voluntary health agency nationally engaged in the

prevention of blindness through a comprehensive program of com- munity service, public and professional education, and research.

With advice and guidance of professional scientific advisory com- mittees, develops standards for vision screening of preschocl and

school age children, for eye safety programs in schools and

industry, for glaucoma screening, and for services providing low

vision aids to the partially sightad.

Sold direcfy and through ANSI

Formed by Merger cf New York State Committee for the Prevention

of Blindness and the American Association for the Conservation of

Vision (1918)

National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness (1927)

blindness prevention; eye protection; public health; social

wel f are

;

NATIONAL SOFT DRINK ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zati ju

Standards

Devel cpaent

Standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adopti on

Dwight C. Reed, President

1101 16th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 463-6732

Founded: 1919

Trad? Association

Standards Developer

Three active standards

VPS, ANSI/VPS, and VS prefixes

NBS 73-77 Carbonated Soft Drink Bottles (1977)

Scope Provides manufacturers of soft drinks throughout the United

States and others interested in the welfare of the indjstry a forum to discuss matters of common interest, provides a medium

for improving soft drink plant operating procedures, conducts

research on problems relating to the industry, and provides

informational and educational services in the interest of the consumer

.

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Acti vi t ies

Avai labi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Instrumental in the development of voluntary lines, designed for the betterment «f t L

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Sold directly, through Government Printing Office, and ANSI

American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages (1967)

soft drinks; oeverages; packaging;

NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Michael B. Cooper, Director of Equ i pment / Technol ogy

112U Connecticut Avenue

Suite 93o ^ Washington. D.c. 20036

(202) 659-4613

Type of

Organization

Standards

Designation

Certi f ication

Secretari ats Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Founded: 1964

Trade Association

Standards Developer

ANSI Z245.x

Waste Equipment Manufacturers Institute ct a t,«», Safety Certification Program

- nstltut e Stationary Compactor

ANSI 2245 on Refuse Processing, Collection, and Disposal

2,000 companies

w^V^nagemV/t Vn^VrV ''{"M with the solid

agencies, and special P-r^VrS^SI^^.Vll^r enf0rCeme ^

Distributed through ANS T Absorbed the Incinerator Institute of America (1974)

equipmen

W

t;Ste: r6fU$e; P " bll

' C health ' sanitation; industrial

NATIONAL SOYBEAN PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION

Sheldon J. Hauck, President

18C0 M Street NW.

Su-ite 1030

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 452-8040

Type of

Organization

Certi f ication

Telex: 248959 NSPA WSH

Founded: 1930

Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Standard! zati on Activities

Avai

1

abi I 1 ty

Keywords

Association of America's soybean processors woose members process

and market 95 percent of all soybeans crushed in the United

States. Maintains close liaison with major modes of cransportation, and encourages the development and expansion of markets for

soybean products.

Adopts standard specifications for crude, domestic soybean oil

covering quality, grade, and methods of analysis. Establishes

recommended soybean oil and meal trad ng rules. Helps establish

product definitions for the formula fetd industry.

Sol d " i rect 1 y soybean meal; soybean oil; agriculture;

NATIONAL SPA AND POOL INSTITUTE

Larry E. Paulick, Senior Vice President

?.C00 K Street NW. Washington, D C. 20006

(2021 331-o84:

Founded: 1956

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope *\ national trade association

swimming pool builders, pool

pliers, architects, engineers

allied with the pool industry,

and works toward better pool bu

ethical standards.

comprised of approximately 2,700

equipment manufacturers and sup-

, public officials, and others

Sets guidelines for pool builders

ilding and the maintenance of high

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Develops standards for residential and public sojj, hot tubs

and above-ground pools. Cooperates with the .".nerican Public

Health Association, National Safety Council, Liiderwri trrrs Laboratories, National Sanitation Foundation, National Electrical Code,

International Association of Plumbers and Mschanical Officials,

Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Young Kien ' s Chri st i an Association of the United States. P.-ovides information and as- sistance to a number of Government age.iries and :Tiaintaini liaison

with other international swimming pool and spa organizations.

Follows accreditation procedures of ANSI.

Technical Council which maintains c o unit tees

design, accessory equipment. che.-r.ica1 publ i cati ons

.

Distributed directly

swimming pools; spas; hot tubs; consumer products; safety;

sani tati on

;

Administers a in the areas of

rtatment, and

NATIONAL TERRAZZ0 AND MOSAIC ASSOCIATION

Ed Grazzini, Executive Director

3166 Des Plaines Avenue, Suite 24 Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

(312) 635-7744

Type of

Organi zati on

Founded: 1923

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards Staff

313

1
r

Standards

Devel opnent

Government

Adopti on Scope

Standard i zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

25 active standards

All technical manuals and design catalogs are accepted by

Government agencies.

Contractors whc install terrazzo and mosaic work and firms which

produce or manufacture materials. Provides information to building owners, architects, builders, and terrazzc contractors,

Conducts research on installation methods.

Maintains a Technical Committee and Quality Control Committee

active in standards development. Publishes Technical Data Book

which contains 25 standard rational specifications for the installation of both cementitious and resinous terrazzo. Also

develops standards on various application and grinding

techniques

.

Distributed directly

terrazzo; mosaic; construction; building; materials;

NATIONAL TIRE DEALERS AND RETREADERS ASSOCIATION

Gurme Hobbs, Director

Retreading and Technical

1250 Eye Street NW. Suite 400

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 789-2300

(800) 368-5757

Servi ces

Founded

:

1921

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standard! zati on Acti vi t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Trade Association

Standards Developer

An organization of 5,000 independent tire dealers and retreaders

in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. Concerned with matters which

affect the tire dealer and his ability to do business including

product development, marketing, legislation, new tires, retread,

service, and after market areas. Heavily committed to retreading, NTDRA maintains a field force of

six highly qualified plant inspectors, inspecting 800 retread

plants annually. Also provides recommended industry standards to keep the science of retreading at a high level.

Distributed directly

National Association of I ndependent- Ti re Dealers

Absorbed the Tire Retreading Institute (1978)

Keywords tire; automobile parts; retread; transportation;

NATIONAL HATER WELL ASSOCIATION

500 Wast Wilson Brioge Road

Worthington, Ohio 43085

(614) 846-9355

Founded: 1948

Type of Technical Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Representation

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standard! ti on Acti vi ti es

American Water Works Association

Offers a voluntary Certification Program for water well drilling

contractors and d u TM p construction contractors throughout the

United States. One general and 12 specific examinations are

given for certification achievement.

Ar organization of water well drilling contractors, manufacturers, wholesale suppliers and professional geologists, hydrologists, and engineers interested in the problems of locating,

developing, and utilizing underground water supplies. Objectives

of the association in^ude the promotion of scientific development and the advancement of the science of ground water

nyd rol ogy

.

Specification Ccmm'ttee cooperates with the American Water Works

Association in developing standards for deep wells. This com- mittee through the Na.ional Water Well Association Research Fa- cility is under contract to the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) for the development of construction specifications

for types of wells and geologic conditions. These specifications

will be promulgateo by EPA to all state and local governments.

Keywords wells; water wells; hydrology; public health;

NATIONAL WHOLESALE HARDWARE ASSOCIATION

Trish Lilly, Administrative Assistant

1300 Arch Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 564-3484

Founded 1894

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A trade association for wholesalers of hardware products.

Maintains a comprehensive standardized forms program and as a result has issued Standardization of Forms and Information Flow

Used in Ordering, Shipping and Billing of Merchandise within the

Hardgoods Industry. NWHA, the American Hardware Manufacturers

Association, the National Guilders Hardware Association, tne

National Industrial Distributors Association, and the Southern

Industrial Distributors Association strongly recommend the adoption of the standardized forms to ease the information flow

throughout the hardgoods industry.

Distributed directly

hardware; forms; data processing;

NATIONAL WOODEN PALLET AND CONTAINER ASSOCIATION

William C. Baldwin, Executive Vice President

1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 667-3670

Founded: 1947

Type of Tr»de Association

Organization Standards Develope.-

315
Scope

Scandardi zat1 rn Acti vi ti es

Availability

Foraerly

Keywords

NATIONAL WOODWORK

Manufacturers and distributors of pallets, pallet containers,

boxes, crates, siiook, and skids.

Publishes standard specifications covering the construction of

hardwood, softwood, and plywood pallets. These standards provide

minimum requirements for a series of nine quality grades covering

various wooden pallets.

Distributed directly

Merger of National Wooden Box Association and National Wood

Pallet Manuf ecturers Association ( 1 94 7

) pallets; containers; packaging;

MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

John N. Shoemaker, Executive Vice President

205 West Touhy Avenue

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

(312) 823-6747

Founded 1926

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopti on

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since early 1920's

7 product standards; 4 test methods processed through ANSI

Industry Standards, I.S.

HUD, Farmers Home Administration, DoD, and others.

Wood Flush Door, Window, Sliding Patio Door, and Water Repellent

Preservative Programs.

Represents over 100 manufacturers and naterial suppliers in the

wood window and door industries.

Active in product standard research and development. Works with

ASTM and ASHRAE in the development of standards for the industry.

NWMA standards are referenced by the federal government, architects, specifiers, builders, and building product suppliers.

Sold directly

National Door Manufacturers Association (1950)

windows; doors; millwork; building; wood products;

NOISE CONTROL PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS ASSOCIATION

April A. Fitzgerald, Executive Secretary

Suite 201 Park Place

655 Irving Park at Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60613

(312) 525-2644

Founded: 1976

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

316
Representati on Certification

Scope

Gtandardi zati on

Acti v i ties

Keywords

ANSI, ASTM

Administers a voluntary certification and labeling program for

sound absorption materials.

An international trade association of manufacturers of a wide

range of noise control products and materials. Serves as a central clearing hou:>e for technical information on acoustical

materials for specifiers, users, and educators..

Cooperates with government, indust~y and private laboratories to develop noise control standards.

noise control; acoustical materials;

N0RTHEAS1 ERN LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Keith Judkins, Executive Director

4 Fundy Road

Falmouth, Maine 04105

(207) 781-2252

Founded: 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Type of

Organi zati on

Scope A nonprofit, private organization that promotes the wel

advancement of the interests of northeast lumber producer

•e and

Standard! zati

Acti vi ties

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

on Maintains a Grading Committee which develops Standards and NELMA

Grading Rules. Also serves as the rules writing agency r the

northeast for the American Lumber Standards Committee board of Rev i ew. Distributed directly

lumber; timber; grading rules; inspection; wood; building;

NORTHERN HARDWOOD AND PINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Thomas P. Brogan, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 1124

Green Bay, Wisconsin 54305

(414) 432-9161

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adopti on

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Founded: 1905

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standard developer since the 1900's

Standards Staff:

PS, Product Standard

Official Rules

U.S. Department of Commerce; National Bureau of Standards

Certifies products complying with Official Rules and standards.

Manufacturers of hardwood and softwood lumber products. Established to set up grading standards, improve quality and standards

in the industry and promote sales.

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Standard! zat i on Activities

Avai 1 abi I i ty

Keywords

Maintains the Softwood Inspection Bureau which is a rules writing

anJ grading authority for northern and eastern species in the

La'.-.e States. The promotion and assurance of quality lumber products ^s the trademark of the Bureau. It is recognized by the

American Lumber Standards Committee under PS-20-70, Adopted a National Grading Pule for dimension lumber as part of the Ameri- can lumber Standard. Maintains an inspection service which

supervises and trains lumber inspectors, reinspects and certifies

shi pments . Distributed directly

wood; grading rules; inspection; lumber; building;

NORTHERN TFXMI.E ASSOC i AT ION

see ELASTIC FABRIC COUNCIL

and FELT MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL

OPTICAL LABORATORIES ASSOCIATION

George A. Chase, Ph.D., Director

Technical Services Department

P.O. Box 2000

Merrifield, Virginia 22116-2000

(301) 966-9470

Founded 1939 Standards Staff

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represents its American members to both ASTM and ANSI by providing relevant data and input to the creation of consensus

standards which affect manufacturer, laboratory, professional,

and consumer.

Secretari ats

Scope

ANSI Committee Z80, Ophthalmic Standards

An associate

and contact

Canada.

on for i n dc- pen dent

lens fabri cat or s 1 ophthalmic prescription eyeglass

ocated in the United States ind

Standard! zation

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Its primary objective is the creation and maintenance of

voluntary standards which meet the sa f ety and effectiveness

needs of the consumer by providing products which perform within

the current state of the manufacturing art. Participates closely in tha maintenance of existing standards to eliminate design in favor of performance requirements wherever

possible, aid to keep industry standards in line with advances in technology. As new technologies develop, the Association assumes

an active rele in the assessment of proper performance standards

and testing techniques.

Central Optical Wholesalers Association (1939)

Association of Independent Optical Wholesalers (1942)

Optical Wholesalers Association (1962)

ophthalmic products;

1 aboratory

;

eyeglass; spectacle; contact lens; optical

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OPTICAL HANliFACi IJRERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zat i on Scope

Standardization

Acti vit ies

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Fugene Adams Keeney, Executive Vice President

6055A Arlington Boulevard

Falls Chd-ch, Virginia 22044

(703) 237-8433

Founded 1916

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Manufacturers

mach i nery

.

of ophthalmic frames, lenses, cases, and optical

Prepares and makes available Standards and Specifications for

Marking ana Stamping Optical Frames and Mountings Made in Whole

or ir Part of Gold that are based upon the National Stamping Act,

Commercial Standards CS 47-34 and CS 57-38 oromulgated by the

National Bureau of Standards, and portinent rulings of the

Federal Trade Commission. Develops methods of marking temple

lengths and measuring frame and lens sizes, and adopts screw

standards for ophthalmic frames. Participates in the American

National Standards Committee Z80, concerned with standards for

ophthalmic frames, lenses, contact lenses, and sunglasses.

Distributed directly

Keywords optical frames, lenses, ophthalmic products;

OPTICAL SOCIlTY OF AMERICA

Jarus W. Quinn, Executive Director

1816 Jefferson Place NW. Washinaton, D.C. 20036

(202) 223-8130

Founded

:

1916

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Availability

Keywords

Scientific Society

Staniiards Developer

Primary purpose is to increase and diffuse the knowledge of

optics in all its branches, pure and applied; to promote the

mutual interests of investigators of optical problems, of

designers, manufacturers, and users of optical instruments and

apparatus of all kinds; and to encourage cooperation among them.

Standardization and specification work hand'ed by technical com- mittees which publish reports in the society's journal on visual

sens i tomat ry ; colorimetry; photometrv; standard wavelengths;

nomenclature and standards; photography; radiomet.ry; and spectrophotometry. The latest ana most elaborate of these technical

reports appeared as a book, The Science of Color, and as a set of

uniformly spaced color samples. Cooperates with other technical

organizations in standardization within the various branches of

optics. Cooperates actively with the International Commission

for Optics, the International Commission on Illumination and the

American National Standards Institute. Maintains representation

on boards or committees of the American Institute or Physics, the

National Research Council, the American Association for the

Advancement of Science, and the ! nt er- Sor 1 ety Color Council.

Sold directly

optics; optic Instrumentation; colorimetry; photography;

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Eldon Z . Frisch, President and Standards Coordinator

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Scope

Scandardi zation

Activities

Keywords

12334 Geddes Road

Hemlock, Michigan 48626

(517) 642-5224

Founded 1955

Telex: 227450

Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM, ISO, and ANSI

Manufacturers and distributors of orthopedic devices and instrumentation used in reconstructive sur^ry done by orthopedic

surgeons. Established to promote the patient's best interest by

standardization of materials and sizing. Develops guidelines,

fosters research, disseminates knowledge and information relating

to scientific and practice' 1 problems, cooperates with professional health associations, interfaces with governmental

agencies, and promotes hich ethics in all phases of the surgical

supply industry.

Twenty-fcur member firms have employaes active in development of

medical device standards. Representatives serve as officers and

members of various standards development organizations Including

ASTM, ISO, anj ANSI. They participate in policy making decisions

and in the content of test methods and standards pertaining to medical devices.

orthopedic surgery; medical devices;

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

John F. Liskey, Technical Director

i901 L Street NW. Washington, O.C. 20036

(20?) 296-3484

Type of

Orgarti zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Certi f i cati on

Secretari ats

Scone

Founded

:

1952 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1956 "* 70 members participate in standards activities

All 0PEI sponsored standards are developed under ANSI's Canvass

Procedures

All draft standards are available for review

Through the services of an independer.t testing laboratory, 0PEI

conducts a third party voluntary certification program for each

of the 0PEI sponsored voluntary standards approved and published

by ANSI.

For each of the standards listed

Advisory Group to ISO/ TC 23/SC 13

Equ i pment

.

above and U.S

Powered Lawn

Technical

and Garden

A national trade association representing the domestic manufacturers of power lawn mowers, snow throwers, roto tillers, com- mercial turf care equipment, garden tractors, and related

equipment and attachments.

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Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Developed ANSI B71.1 Power Lawn Mowers; B71.3, Snow Throwers;

B71.4, Commercial Turf Care Equipment; and B71.6, Shreoders.

sponsors standards currently under development for Log Splitters,

Edger/Trimmers, and Roto Tillers. An ANSI sound level test

procedure, B71.5, for u;cJoor powered equipment is nearing

approval

.

Published standards may be obtained

standards may be obtained directly

Lawn Mower Institute, Inc.

through ANSI.Dra f

t propoceo

lawn equ i pment ; 1 awn ters ; roto tillers;

consumer products

;

mowers; snow throwers; shredders; log splitgarden tractors; agriculture; acoustics

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PACKAGING MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Type of

Organ i zati on Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Claude S. Breeden, J"., Executive Director

1343 L Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 347-3C38

: ounded 1932

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A voluntary nonprofit association of U.S. companies manufacturing

packaging machinery and packaging-related converting machinery.

Seei<s to solve problems of the packaging machinery industry and

provides information and services to member companies, users of

packaging and converting machinery, the Government, and the

general puolic.

Maintains Product Safety and Technical Information Committses.

A member of the American National Standards Institute ?nd supports its work with the International Organization for StandarJizatioi). Works with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to publish a safety standard for the Care, Use, and Construction of Packaging Machinery.

Cooperates with associations such as the Fibre

and the Adhesive? Manufacturers Association

promoting recommended practices on the storage,

application of adhesive?, used in conjunction

packaging machinery.

Box Association

of Ameri ca in maintenance, and

witn automatic

Keywords packaging; machinery:

PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

E. Glen Craven, Executive Director

7223 Lee Highway

Falls Church, Virginia 22046

(703) 534-1201

Fourded: 1884

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope Represents painting and decorating contractors throughout the

United States. Endeavors to maintain high standards of

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Standard! zat1 on

Activities.

workmanship and safety 1n the painting, decorating, dry wall,

wallcovering, ?nd coating Industrie;- Committee activities

Involve labor, public, and government relations.

Works with the National Safety Council. OSHA, ANSI, and other

organizations such as National Contractors Employer: Commission,

Association of Special Contractors, American Subcontractors

Association to develop standards for wallcovering, scaffolding

and ladders, and general safety in the industry.

Keywords painting; wallcovering; safety;

PAPERBOARD PACKAGING COUNCIL

S. Edward IceK, President

1101 Vermont .V'pnue NW. Washington, D ,C, 20005

(202) 289-410T

Suite 411

Founded: 1967

Type of Trade Associate.

Orgar.lzatit n Standards Developer

Scope A nonprofit national trade association representing companies in the production and conversion of paperboard into folding cartons

and packages. Functions include marketing information and

statistics, industrial relations, safety, technical and production, and Government relations.

Standardization

Acti vit1 es Maintains a hoc groups

activities.

Technical and Production Committee, and special ad

established for the administration of standards

Issues Guidelines and Standards for the Paperboard Packaging

Industry, as a set of voluntary industry standards and specifications "ecoirmended for users and suppliers of folding paper

cartons. Cooperated with the Federal Government in the development of Simplified Practice Recommendations for margarine cartons

and rectangular ice cream cartons and also a new bacon carton

standard. Involved in standards for printing nutritional

labeling and Universal Product Code symbols on fluid milk

cartoi.s. Also cooperates with tha Government in reviewing and

commenting cn Federal specifications.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Merger of several grouos including the Folding Paper Box Association and The Institute for Better Packaging.

Keywords packaging; containers; cardboard;

PERLITE INSTITUTE

Robert S. Milanese, Managing Director

45 West, 45th Street

New York, New York 10036

(212) 382-0070 Tele; 291212 PERL Founded: 1949

Type of

Organi zat 1 on Trade AssociationStandards Developer

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Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Des i gnat i on Government

Adopt i on Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Act i vi t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Standards developer since 19.4 9 65 members participating in standards activities

20 active standards

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards net available for review

PI prefix

Various government agencies have adopted ASTM standards on

p & r 1 i t e including GSA, F H A , and VA. ASTM C16.23, Thermal Insulation

A national and international nonprofit trade association which

sponsors research leading to stand3rdization of specifications

and methods of testing perlite and perlite products. Collects

data, initiates and correlates research, and develops specifications and test methods. Cooperates with technical and engineering societies, other trade associations, and government agencies

interested in standards.

Activities are directed toward fulfilling ore producer, expander

and customer requirements. Works closely with Underwriters

Laboratories (UL), International Conference of Building Officials

(IC30), Southern Building Code Conference International (SBCCI),

National Bureau of Standards (NBS), Building Officials and Code

Administrators (BOCA), and other agencies and industry

organizations.

Publishes test methods and related standards containing test

methods for evaluating quality of expanded perlite, and American

Society for Testing and Materials specifications applicable to perlite. Publishes standards for perlite products used in

building, industrial, and horticultural industries.

Distributed directly

perlite; insulation; aggregate; abrasives; materials;

PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

John Jennings, Vice P-esident Science and Technology

1100 Fifteenth Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 835-3400

Founded 1958 Telex: TWX-7108229494-PMA-WSH

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Scope

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Participates in standards developing activities of the Food and

Drug Administration, the United States Pharmacopoeia, the

National Formulary, AAMI, ANSI, ASTM, NCCLS, European Committee

for Clinical Laboratory Standards (ECCLS), and other public and

privato standards setting organizations.

A nonprofit scientific and professional organization representing

firms il.at discover, develop, and produce prescription drugs,

biological products, medical devices, and diagnostic products.

The Association's members produce most of the prescription drugs

and a large part of the world's medical devices and diagnostic

products. The Association's principal objectives are: (1) to encourage high standards in the research, development, production

and marketing of drug products, medical devices and diagnostic

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products; (2) to develop and disseminate Information about the

pharmaceutical industry to the public, ail levels of government,

the media, international organizations, and other groups; (3) to help keep industry abreast of government actions and public

concerns; and (4) to work with member companies, other healthrelated organizations, government and consumer entities, and the

public to advance medical science and improve health-care

services.

Standardization Participates ^n developing methods of analysis and standards for

Activities drugs and biologicals and methods of testing and standards for

the performance and labeling of medical devices and in vitro

diagnostic products. Participation is either by staff ("approximate^ one to two person years per year) or representatives of

member companies drawn from PMA's Biological, Medical, Production, Engineering and Materials Mancgement, Quality Control, and

Research and Development Sections.

Formerly American Drug Manufacturers Association and American

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (merged in 1958)

Keywords drugs; pharmaceuticals; biologicals; medical devices; i_n vitro

diagnostic products; health care;

PHOTO CHEMICAL MACHINING INSTITUTE

Judith Ginsberg, Executive Director

4113 Barberry Drive

Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444

(215) 825-2506

Founded: 1968

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards 5 active standards

Development

Standards PCMI prefix

Designation

Scope Association of individuals connected with industries producing

metal parts by photo chemical machining, such as photo etching.

Standardization Develops standards applicable to photo chemical machining, inActivities eluding terms and definitions, dimensional tolerances, photoresists, and master artwork design. Publishes a Guide to Alloy

Selection containing 34 specifications of che American Society

for Testing and Materials on such topics as copper, nickel,

stainless, aluminum, magnesium, cold rolled carbon steel strips,

titanium, and many others. The purpose of this guide is to provide, in one reference volume, a compendium of all alloy

specifications that are utilized in the area of photo chemical

m a c h i ti n g

.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords photo chemical machining; manufacturing; materials; photo

etch i ng

;

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PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA

G. E. Schoenherr, Chairman, Technical Standards Committee

67 Panorama Trail

Rochester, New York 14625

(716) 722-5431

Founded 1933 Standards Staff 10 Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel opment

Standards

Designations

Scope

Standardi zat i on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

User Association

Standards Developer

3 active technical standards

8 active uniform practices

PSA Technical Standards

PSA Uniform Practices

A nonprofit organization, international in scope. Promotes the

arts and sciences of photography and furthers public education in the field. Interests of members include the uses of all types of

photographic materials, their applications, and characteristics

of their manufacture.

Through its Technical Standards Committee, formulates technical

standards. Affiliated with ANSI and has representatives on PK sectional committees on photography, as well as membership on the

Photographic Technical Advisory Board. Representatives selected

to represent its interests are chosen on the basis of their

competence as users and their technical knowledge in the field.

Establishes practices and requirements for judging and exhibition, safe handling, and other rules which contribute to the suc- cess of international photographic and camera club events on a worldwide basis.

Distributed directly

Associated Camera Clubs of America

photography, camera, film;

PIPE FABRICATION INSTITUTE

Louis R. Paulick, Executive Director

1326 Freeport Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238

(412) 782-1624

Founded: 1913

Type of Technical Society

Organization Standards Developer

Scope Producers and designers of high pressure/high temperature piping

systems for chemical plants, refineries, central power stations,

and ships; concerned with technical and economic problems of the

piping i ndustry

.

Standardization The standards and technical bulletins developed by the EngineerActivities ing Committee cover the design, fabrication and erection of

industrial ?nd high pressure/high temperature piping to meet the

requirements of power plants including nuclear, fossil, chemical,

petroleum, e.nd process piping. Through its members, the institute is officially represented on various code bodies and

national engineering societies.

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Availability

Keywords

Distributed directly and through IHS

pipe; pipe fabrication; industrial equipment;

PIPE LINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Hailey A. Roberts, Managing Director

2800 Republic Bank Dallas Building

Dallas, Texas 75201

(214) 655-2700 Telex:

Founded: 1947

73-2324

Type of

Organi zati on Represent at i on

Scope

Standard! zati on Acti vi ti es

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Four contractor members serve on the API-AGA 1104 Joint Welding

Committee composed of industry representatives sponsored by the

American Petroleum Institute and the American Gas Association.

Association of contractors, equipment manufacturers, suppliers,

and dealers of main-line pipe line. Represents the industry in labor negotiations. Promotes cooperation, efficiency, and safety

in the main-line pipe line construction industry.

Reviews and r evises API Standard 1104, Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities.

Keywords petroleum pipe lines; construction;

PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE

Ronald Frano, Executive Director

355 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor

New York, New York 10017

(212) 573-9400

Founded: 1949

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope A division of the Society of the Plastics Industry. Dedicated to creating broader markets and market opportunities for plastics

pipe and related products.

Standardization Maintains a Technical Committee which represents the industry in Activities Standards Writing and Code Writing organizations: ASTM F-17,

Thermoplastics Piping Systems; ANSI B16, Valves and Fittings ; ANSI B31.3, Chemical and Petroleum Piping Code; American

Petroleum Institute, Oil Patch Piping; American Water Works

Association, Water Distribution Piping Standards; and Water

Pollution Control Federation, Piping Manuals.

Maintains a Hydrostatic Stress Committee which develops industrywide recommendations on the long term strength of plastic piping

products and plastics piping thermoplastic material; evaluates

test procedures and extrapolation methods for obtaining the long

term pressure capabilities of fittings; maintains listing of

Hydrostatic Design Stress recommendations for thermoplastics

materials; and establishes industry guidelines on changes in pipe

formulation for long term strength properties.

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, ,, in,, iinip-^-
The Fuel Gas Division develops educational material used by gas companies, Federal and State agencies, to train operators and

inspectors in proper and mandated use of plastics gas piping;

maintains close liaison with Department of Transportation and

other government agencies concerned with proper use of plastics

piping for fuel gas; maintains close liaison with user group

technical committees such ^s American Gas Association and

American Petroleum Institute.

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

The Large Diameter Poly olefin Pipe Division assists AWWA in

development of appropriate standards and maintains liaison with

key government agencies including EPA, HUD, etc. Distributed directly

plastic pipe; pipe; building; construction;

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE

Austin 0. P.oche, Executive Secretary

5342 Boulevard Place

Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

(317) 251-5298

Founded: 1928

Type of

Organization

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards

Devel opn&nt

9 active standards

7 processed through ANSI

Standards

Designations

PDI-G, PDI-WH, and ANSI prefixes

Government

Adopti on

Certi f i cati on

Used extensively

of the Army,

by General Services Administration, Department

Coast Guard, and Veterans Administration.

Provides certified testing, rating, and installation procedures

for grease interceptors and water hammer arresters. Testing

equipment is maintained by independent laboratories. Furnishes

certification seals which provide evidence that a product has met

PDI performance standards.

Scope An association of manufacturers of

products. Promotes the advancement of

the plumbing industry through public

product standardization.

plumbing and drainage

plumbing engineering and

relations, research, and

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Maintains an Engineering Committee which engages in product

certification and standards development in the areas of backwater valves, hydrants, floor and roof drains, plumbing fixture

supports, and cleanouts. Cooperates with the American Society of

Mechanical Engineers in the development of ANSI standards.

Distributed directly and through ASME

Plumbing and Drainage Manufacturers Association (1954)

Plumbing Manufacturers Association (1949)

plumbing; drainage products; building; sanitation;

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POLYURETHANE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Richard Church, Executive Director

999 North M=n'n Street, Suite 203

Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

(312) 658-2670

Type of

Organ i zation

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Availability

Keywords

Founded: 1971

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A private, nonprofit trade association of companies involved in the manufacture of solid polyurethane thermosetting elastomers

and their related chemical and equipment suppliers. Promotes and

maintains an organization for the mutual advancement and welfare

of its members and the polyurethane industry.

Maintains a Standards Committee whose purpose is to select and

standa-dize physical test procedures suitable for use with solid

polyurethane elastomers, and to promote and disseminate these

recommended practices throughout the industry. The two phase

program consists of evaluation and selection of existing

specifications suitable for use with solid polyurethane; and

modification of new test procedures suitable for use as an educational tool. Specifications booklet being revised to include new standards for cast uretiianes and specifications for RIM processing of urethanes.

Distributed directly

polyurethane; materials;

PORCELAIN ENAMEL INSTITUTE

John C. Oliver, Executive Vice President

1911 North Ft. Myer Drive

Arlington, Virginia 22209-1658

(703) 527-5257

Founded 1930

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

PEI, ASTM , and ANSI prefixes

Manufacturers of major appliances, sanitaryware, architectural

porcelain enamel and suppliers to the industry. Conducts market

development programs, develops test methods for evaluation of

porcelain enamel properties. Maintains weather resistance

testing site jointly with the National Bureau of Standards.

Works primarily through the voluntary standards development system utilizing the committee system of ASTM and ANSI. Also develops and maintains standards and specifications f or specialized

sectors of the porcelain enameling industry. In addition, serves

as conduit of industry input into government- i ni ti a ted standards.

Distributed directly

porcelain enamel; appliances; plumbing fixtures; cookware;

materials;

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PORTABLE POWER EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

see CHAIN SAW KANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

PORTABLE SANITATION ASSOCIATION

T. C. Anderson, Executive Director

7850 Metro Parkway, Suite 202

Bloominaton, Minnesota 55420

(612) 854-8300

Type of

Organization

Standards

Oevel oper

Certi f ication

Secretariats

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded: 1971 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1976

3 active standards

35 memoers participating in standards activities

Processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

ANSI Z4

An international trade association that represents U.S. aM

foreign firms engaged in the leasing, renting, selling, and

manufacturing of portable sanitation equipment, services and

supplies for construction, recreation, emergency, and other uses. Devoted to the proper handling of human waste by the most modern,

sanitary means, giving the greatest concern to the preservation

of an unspoiled environment.

Develops standards directed toward providing clean, sanitary

restroom facilities for any gathering of people that do not have

adequate permanent facilities close at nand. Assists manufacturers supplying the industry in market research and types and

kinds of equipment which will fill these needs.

Recommends standards to BOCA, SBCCI, 02HA, Council of American

Building Officials (CAB0), IAPM0, and various other state,

county, and local health departments.

Standards include minimum sanitation requirements for temporary

labor camps to protect the health and safety of persons residing

in the camps or in the vicinity of the camps. Also provides

standards for adequate toilet facilities in places of employment.

Distributed through ANSI

sanitation; toilets; public health;

PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION

William J. Young, President

5420 Old Orchard Road

Skoki e , Illinois 6007 7 (312) 966-6200

Founded: 1916 Standards Staff: 55

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

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Representation Staff members are active in four model codes organizations and

eight standards organizations, serving on seventy committf.es of

ASTM, ANSI, ACI, ASCE, AASHTO, AREA, NF PA , ASHRAE, and others.

Certi f i cat i on

Secretari ats

Scope

Construction Technology Laboratories (CTL), the contract research

division of PCA, provides compliance certification to clients in the form of test and/or investigative reports on a project by

project basis. CTL does not have a product labeling urogram, ncr associated product qualification programs.

Secretary for the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) 318 Comm'ttee which writes the Building Code Requirements for Reinforced

Concrete referenced in building codes throughout the nation and

used by all structural design professionals.

Represents the cement manufacturing industry. Serves the

industry by extending and improving the uses of cement and con- crete through researcn and development, market promotion, educatijnal programs, and public affairs activities including representation with government. Cooperates with other concrete

industry associations and national organizations representing

business and industry. Provides a range of services to its

members as well as to tnose private and public segments of the

economy that serve the needs of the construction community in the

United States and Canada.

Develops new standards and updates existing standards to reflect

the latest findings in scientific research and test programs in the fields of cement and concrete technology, advanced engineering deve-.l opments in all areas of concrete design and construction, ard results of structural investigations and field

experiences in the uses of concrete.

Does not write proprietary standards, but works with national

standards-writing organizations to develop building cooes, design

standards, and material and test standards. The Research and

Development/Construction Technology Laboratories group, and the

Market Development group of PCA participate in this activity.

Keywords cement; concrete; test laboratories; fire protection;

Standardi zation

Activities

POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE

Clifford Freyermuth, Executive Director

301 West Osborn Street, Suite 3500

Phoenix, Arizona 85013

(602) 265-9158

Founded: 1976 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zati on

Repr' sentati on Scope

Trade Association

Standards developer and works through other organizations to develop standards

ACI, AASHTO

Membership consists of post-tensi oni ng material fabricators,

manufacturers of prestressed steel, concrete construction

organizations, professional engineers, and architects. Promotes

the use of post-tensi oni ng materials through research technical

development and marketing efforts. Cooperates in the adoption

and maintenance of standard specifications for the design,

fabrication, and installation of post-tens i on i ng materials.

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Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Publishes Guide Specifications for Post-Tens i on i ng Materials

and Keccmmendat i ons for Grouting of Post-Tens i oned Prestressed

Cor, creie Members. Generally works through committees of the

American Concrete Institute and American Association of State

Hiqhway Officials for standards development.

Directly and through ACI and AASHTO

Post-Tensioning Division of the Prestressed Concrete Institute

construction; concrete; post-tensioning; prestressed concrete;

POWDER ACTUATED TOOL MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

T. David McFarland, Executive Director

435 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1717

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 644-0828 Telex: 70163

Founded: 1952

Type of

Organ i zat i on Representati on Certification

Scope

Trade Association

Works through other

ANSI, ISO

organizations to develop standards

Administers training course that entitles a trainee to receive a basic training certificate for powder actuated fastening systems.

Furthers the development of a powder actuated systems industry;

encourages the safe use and effective application of powder

actuated fastening systems; encourages research; cooperates with

organizations engaged in similar work.

Standardization Participates on ANSI A10.3 Committee for Safety Requirements for

Activities Powder Actuated Fastening Systems. Serves on the ISO/TC 29

Subcommittee for standard power loads used in powder actuated

fastening systems.

Keywords fastenings; tools; construction; safety;

PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE COUNCIL

Carl A. Wangman, Executive Director

1800 Pickwick Avenue

Gl envi ew, Illinois 60025

(312) 724-7700

Founded: 1953

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

An organization of American manufacturers of pressure sensitive

tape (excluding surgical tape and label stock). Works with code

and specification writing agencies.

Maintains research on test methods and standards of nomenclature,

and on characteristics of products under all conditions of

temperature and humidity. Publishes Test Methods booklet con- sisting of thirty-one testing procedures for pressure sensitive

tapes. Each test has been developed, revised, and edited by the

Technical and Safety Committee of the Council In cooperation with

interested government agencies over an extended period of time.

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Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Also publishes an annual tape products directory designed to inform industrial, commerc i al , and retail consumers of the variety

of prassure sensitive tapes and the applications in which they

have been successfully used. The tapes are listed by company,

giving the tape identification numbsr, description, principal

uses, and manufacturer's values. The values given are in

accordance with the 0 S T C Test Methods for tensile strength,

adhesion, thicicness, and elongation.

Distributed directly

tape; packaging;

PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE

F. Rosenberg, Executive Director

201 North Wells Street

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 346-4071

Founded 1954

Type of

Organization

Certi fication

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

The Plant Certification Program certifies a plant's capability to produce architectural precast and prestressed concrete of the

highest quality. Recognized as a Quality Assurance Inspection

Agency by the Council of American Building Officials (CABO).

A trade association representirg the manufacturers of precast,

prestressed concrete products used as structural and architectural elements in buildings, bridges, and other structures. The

professional membership helps develop working documents, such as, handbooks, design guides and manuals, guide specifications, and

state-of-the-art reports to assist other professionals use the

product in a correct and economical manner. Standardization

Acti vities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Develops guide specifications, design guides, and other documents

in which standards of the ASTM, ACI, ANSI, AASHTO, AREA, etc., are cited to aid the engineer or architect in designing and

specifying industry products.

Distributed directly

concrete; prestressed concrete; construction;

PRINTING INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA

Rodney L. Borum, President

1730 North Lynn Street

Arlington, Virginia 22209

(703) 841-8100

Founded: 1887

Type of

Organization

Secretariats

k Tpe

Trade Association

Standards Developer

American National Standards Committee B65, Safety Specifications

for Controls and Signaling Devices for Minting Presses

Represents the graphic arts industry as a federation of national,

state, and regional associations. Performs a primary role 1n

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industrial relations, managemenf development, public relations,

and government affairs for its industry.

Maintains a continuing interest in the development of standards

for promoting technical progress and production efficiencies.

Activities include participation with the Technical Association

of the Pulp and Paper Industry in production; operating communication standards for magazine paper mills, printers and publishers; publication of Virgin Vinyl Standards for Loose Leaf

Binders through its Binding Industries of America Section;

development of Standard Specifications for Preparation of Computer Prepared Second and Third Class Postage Mailing Labels,

through its Magazine Printers Section; preparation of standards

for printing plate guages, sizes, tolerances, and packaging,

through its National Association of Lithographic Platemakers

Section; participation with Magazine Publishers Association and

others in the development of standard specifications for advertising reproduction material f*r magazine web offset printing;

and others through its Graphic Communications Computer Association and International Business Forms Sections.

Formerly United Typothetae of America (1:K5)

Printing Industry of America, Inc. (1965)

Absorbed: Lithographers and Printers National Association (1964)

Keywords printing; lithography, communications; paper; information

processi ng

;

Standard; zat i on Activit ;es

PRODUCT SAFE I 1 ASSOCIATION

Roger A. Lockwood, Executive Director

P.O. Box 91236

Los Angeles, California 9C009

'213) 643-0367

Founded

:

1981

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on Certification

Secretariats

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI, E I A , ISO

Examines and certifies product safety professionals

U.S. TAG ISO/TC 145 Graphic Symbols

Governing organization which encompasses the Product Safety

Society, Product Safety Foundation, and International Product

Safety Institute.

Provides consumers, the product industry, appropriate government

agencies, and the academic community with a neutral third-party

to develop, monitor, and improve product safety standards. Conducts college level courses and seminars and professional

training programs for industry.

Develops requirements and standards which are processed through

ANSI to improve consumer product safety. These range from basic

methodology to specific technologies. Active in ANSI Z66, Paints

and Coatings Accessible to Children, as well as Toy Safety

Standards. Member of EIA G48, Systems and Product Safety.

Keywords product safety; consumer products; general;

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Type cf

Orgar. i zati on Representati on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Bonnie McGarr, Executive Director

P.G. Box 4 3 i)rexcl Hill, Pennsylvania 19026

(215) 622-1796

Founded 1969

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standa-ds

ANSI

A nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the field of

project management. Fosters recognition of the need for

professionalism *n project management; provides a forum for free

exchange for project management problems, solutions, and

applications: coordinates industrial and academic research

efforts; develops common terminology and techniques to improve

communications; provides interface between use^s and suppliers of

hardware and software systems; and provides guidelines for

instruction and career development in the field of project

management

.

Functions are performed through the Professional Lieison Committee which coordinates with the Technology, Research Policy

and Education Committees. Participates in national activities

through the American National Standards Committee X K 3 6 . 3 and

internationally, through liaison with an appointed observer to Internet. Does not deal with the Federal Government directly.

Saveral members are Federal employees 1 n agencies involved with

project management.

Keywords management; business; information processing;

PULP AND PAPER MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Frank M. McManus, Executive Director

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

7297-M Lee Highway

Falls Church, Virginia 22042

(703) 533-9391 TWX: 710-831-9800 ATMA FSCH

Founded

:

1933

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Membership consists of the manufacturers of pulp and paper

mach i nery

.

Participates in the ANSI standards process and programs of the

American Paper Institute, TAPPI and others. Currently considering the establishment of a project to develop a voluntary standard.

Keywords paper; machinery;

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PULVERIZED LIMESTONE ASSOCIATION

Robert Black, President

c/o J. M. Hub?r Corporation

P.O. Box 4005

Quincy, Illinois 62'i05

(217) 224-1100

Founded: 1954

Trade Association

Standards Developer

10 Standard T>?st Methods published

None processe-J through ANSI

Fourteen memDer companies engaged in manufacturing and selling

pulverized limestone products. Sponsors research projects for

the use of ?julverized limestone in the manufacture of paper,

plasties, ruober, paints, floor coverings, and other applications

as an inert filler.

Standardization Develops uniform standards that can be usefully adopted by manu- Activities facturers and users of pulverized limestone. Develops test

procedures for testing significant properties of pulverized

1 1 mestone

.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords limestone; pulverized limestone; construction; materials;

Tyoe of

Organisation

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

RACK MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

William Hakanson, Managing Director

1326 Freeport Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238

(412) 782-1624 Telex:

Tyae of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

TWX 710 664 4202

Founded: 1958 Standards Staff: 1 Trade Association

Stanuards Developer

Standards developer since 1958

40 member companies participating in standards activities

4 active standards

Two being processed through ANSI

Consists of firms engaged in the design and manufacture for sale

of industrial sveel storage racks. Active in standardization and

fire protection of high rack storage areas.

Publishes standards and nomenclature including Specification for

the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage

Racks; Minimum Design Standards for Pallet Stacking Frames;

Manual of Safety Practices for the use of Industrial and Commercial Steel Storage Racks; Stacker Rack Nomenclature; and Specification for the Design and Utilization of Industrial Portable

Storage Racks.

Distributed directly and through the Material Handling institute,

I nc

.

storage racks; material handling; stacker

equi pment

;

racks; Industrial

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RADIO TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR AERONAUTICS

William C. Fuchs Director, Technical Services

Type 3t Organization

Standards

Devel jpmen

t

Standards

Designation

Governirent

Adoption

Scope

Standard! zat i on Act i vi t ies

Availability

Keywords

Standards Staff:

One McPherson Square

1425 K St reet NW ., Suite 500

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 682-0266

Founded : 1935

Trade Assoc i at i on Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1935

Approximately 1,000 participants in standards development

60 active standards

One document accepted as the ISO standard for airborne equipment

environmental testing

Minimum Operational Performance Standards ( RTCA/ DO-XXX

)

The Federal Aviation Administration has adopted the majority of

RTCA Airborne equipment standards as Technical Standard Orders

(TSO) .

An association of aeronautical organizations of the United States

from both government and industry representing the conmfcrcial and

private airspace users, aircraft manufacturers, and airborne and

ground electronic system manufacturers. Active in the field o* aviation electronics end telecommunications, and other closely

allied fields. Areas of interest include: airborne systems;

env i mnmental test procedures for airborne equipment; operational

and technical characteristics of systems; aeronautical frequency

spectrum utilization; and other problems associated with air

traffic control, navigation, communications, and efficient use of

airports and airspace.

Seeks solutions to problems involving t'le application of

electronics and telecommunications to aeronautical operations.

These so

1 ut ions are frei^uently in the nature of recommended

technical standards and common operational requirements which are acceptable to government, industry, and users. Cooperates with

European Organization for Civil Aviation Electronics (EUR0CAE).

Sold directly, and distributed through IHS, IMI, Global, NSA, and

Avionics Magazine

avionics; aviation; communications; electronics; testing;

RA0I0 TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR MARITIME SERVICES

W.T. Adams, President

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

P.O. Box 19087

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 296-6610

Founded: 1947

Trade Assoc i a t i on/ Techn i ca 1 Society

Standards Developer

Standards cover all aspects of maritime telecommunications

None Processed through ANSI

Draft standards not available for review by non-RTCM members

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Standards

Desi gnati ons RTCM Recommendat i ons , usually with designator Special Committee

(SC) Report # Government

Adoption

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

RTCM Recommerdat i ons , where appropriate, are adopted by cognizant

government agencies such as FCC and U.S. Coast Guard.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

160 member organizations active in all aspects of maritime

telecommunications including any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writing, images, and sounds, or intelligence of any nat'ire by wire, radio, optical, and other

electromagnetic and visual systems.

Standardization activities are primarily focused on user- defined requirements for maritime telecommunications. Special

Committees formed to address standards arpas are open to participation by all RTCM members and government agencies. Liaison is maintained with appropriate national and international

organizations working in similar areas. Distributed directly

Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services

maritime; shipping; boating; radio; electronics; telecommunications; radiodetermination; radio navigation; radiolocation; radar;

transportation; communications; electronics;

RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA

Adele Swenson, Executive Director

1415 West 22nd Street

Oak Brook, Illinois 60521

(312) 920-2670

Founded: 1915

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A member of the Medical Devices Standards Board, ANSI, and the

National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements.

A professional society which promotes the study and practical

application of radiology, radium, electricity, and other branches

of physics related to medical science.

Standardization Supports activities of the organizations listed aaove and reports

Activities to its members annually on standards activities.

Keywords radiology; radiation; medical devices;

RAILWAY TIE ASSOCIATION

D. B. Mabry, Executive Secretary

314 North Broadway

St. Louis, Missouri 63102

(314) 231-8099

Founded: 1919

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Type of

Organization

Representati on

Scope

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Standards

Devel opment

1 standard

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

For«erly

Keywords

Specifications for Cross Ties and Switch Ties

Membership consists of those interested in the manufacture and

procurement of wood railroad cross ties. Cooperates with government agencies in conservation of forests and forest products,

planting trees, and reforestation. Collects statistics and

promotes standardization of cross ties.

Administered by an Executive Coirmittee and Committee on Research

and Product Development. Active in international activities

through its Canadia.; membership. Cooperates with Government

agencies on cross tie specifications. Works with the Association

of American Railroads Research Center and the Chicago and Northwestern Railway on a research test track. Promotes standards

through magazine, Crossties.

Distributed directly

National Association of Railroad Tie Producers (1937)

railway ties; cross ties; transportation;

RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Stephen J. Traiman, Vice President and Executive Director

888 Seventh Avenue, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10106

(212) 765-4330

Founded

:

1952

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opment

Certification

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Fomerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

4 active standards

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A nonprofit trade association for the U.S. sound and video

recording industry. Promotes mutual interests of recording

companies and the betterment of the inaustry. Initiates and

sponsors programs and activities geared to the needs and problems

of the recording industry.

The Engineering Committee provides an ongoing review to maintain

high technical standards for phonograph reco.'ds, prerecorded

audio tapes, videodiscs and vi deocassettes , and digital audio

discs to insure uniformity and compatibility. Cooperates with

ANSI, IEC, and E

T A, and has drafted its own dimensional standards

to facilitate equipment design and assure i nterchangeabi 1 i ty

.

Distributed directly

Record Industry Association of America (1952)

phonograph records; cassettes; videodiscs; vi deocassettes

;

recording; communications;

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RECREATION VEHICLE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Bruce A. Hopkins, Vice President, Standards

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Secretari ats

P.O. Box 204

14650 Lee Road

Chant i 1

1 y , Virginia 22021

(703) 968-7722

Founded 1963 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Standards Developer

3 active standards

ANSI Committee A 1 1 9 , Recreation Vehicles and Recreation Vehicle

Parks; ANSI EGS-1, Standard or Engine Generator Sets for

kecreation Vehicles.

Scope

Standard! zat ion

Activities

Manufacturers and suppliers of

the industry a base from which

government agencies, the media,

recreational vehicles. Provides

to communicate with legislators,

and th^ general public.

Coordinates state activities, inspection services, and standards

development. Establishes minimum requirements for installation

of plumbing, electrical, and other safety related systems in

recreation vehicles *nd for design and construction features for

recreation vehicle parks and campgrounds. Monitors state

agencies; does compliance inspections on member manufacturers;

provides educational programs on compliance standards. Monitors

proposed standards and keeps industry informed of changes.

Requires that manufacturers comply with existing standards as a condition for membership. Representation on standards committees

of ANSI and NFPA.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly American Institute of Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturers

(1968)

Recreation Vehicle Institute (1974)

Keywords recreation; transportation; recreational vehicles;

RED CEDAR SHINGLE AND HANDSPLIT SHAKE BUREAU

Virgil G. Peterson, Secretary

515 116th Avenue NE., Suite 275

Bellevue, Washington 98004

(206) 453-1323

Founded 1963

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adoption

Certi f 1 cati on

Trade Association

Standards Developer

CS 31-33, Wood Shingles

CS 199-55, Cedar Shakes

National Bureau of Standards

Developed a quality label which manufacturers place on bundles of No. 1 grade red cedar shingles that meet all quality requirements

of the Commercial Standard. Labels are also Issued and placed on

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Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Formerly

bundles of shingles for No. 2 and No. 3 grades. A similar grademarking and certification program is followed for machine-grooved

red cedarshakes and rebutted-rejointed red cedar shingles.

Membersnip includes manufacturers, distributors, and users of

redwood, red cedar, and tidewater red cypress shingles. Promotes

the manufacture, sale of high-grade shingles through advertising

and trade promotion; grading and labeling; and mill inspection.

Develops and revises standards relating to the quality of redwood, tidewater red cypress and red cedar shingles. Develops and

issues grading and packing rules.

Merger of Red Cedar Shingle Bureau and

Handsplit Cedar Shake Association (1963)

Keywords wood products; grading rules; inspection; lumber; building;

REDWOOD INSPECTION SERVICE

Peter Johnson, Jr., General Manager

591 Redwood Highway, Suite 3100

Mill Valley, California 94941

(415) 381-1304

Founded 1961 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designation

Certification

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Developed standard for California Redwood Lumber through authorization of the American Lumber Standards Committee and PS-20-70.

Standard Specifications for Grades of California Redwood Lumber

Adopts official grademarks signifying that products so marked

have been graded in accordance with standard specifications of

the Redwood Inspection Service. Grademarks are applied by qualified graders of member companies or by cooperating grading

agencies operating within requirements established by the

American Lumber Standards Committee.

Nonprofit organization for the primary purpose of establishing

uniform grades of redwood lumber, consultation with Government

agencies concerning grades and grading of redwood and other

species of lumber. Promulgates rules for the redwood Idmber industry. Membership includes 85 percent of the redwood producers.

Rules are developed by a Grading Committee and approved by Board

of Directors.

Standard! zati on ActivitiesAdopts standard specifications for grades, sizes, patterns, and

grademarks for redwood lumber; planing mill products; special

purpose uses for redwood lumber including tank stock, stadium

seat stock, foundation sills, structural grades, structural glue

laminating grades, and miscellaneous products including railroad

ties, cooling tower material, shingles, and shakes. Cooperates

with other lumber organizations and with the American Lumber

Standards Committee in keeping current the American Lumber Standards set forth in the Department of Commerce Product Standard

20-70. Grading rules for redwood lumber are in accordance with

these standards and approved by the American Lumber Standards

Commi ttee

.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords wood products; shingles;

building; railway ties;

grading rules; inspection; lumber;

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I.I ,
REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE

Type of

0-'"ni zati on Representati on

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Keywords

Charles G. Marvin, Vice President

One Oliver Plaza #3760

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

(412) 281-6787

Founded: 1951

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Active in ASTM Committee C-8 on Refractories and ISO Committee

TC33 on Refractories

A national trade association representing a large segment of the

refractories industry which is comprised of over 130 companies.

Primary purposes are to promote demand for the industry's

products, to conduct and stimulate research aimed at improving

products and processes, to aid in the development of new product

applications, to keep its members abreast of new developments,

and to work cooperatively with government agencies involved with

the industry.

Cooperates with national technical associations developing test

methods for refractories. Informs member coi panies of U.S. and

international standardization activities regaroing refractories.

refractories; fireclay;

dolomite; materials;

firebrick; insulating refractories;

RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE

Robert D. Maurer, Managing Director

966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12B

Rockville, Maryland 20850

(202) 833-2635

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opnent

Standards

Designation

Scope

Standard i zati on Activities

Founded: 1929

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1929

RFCI prefix

Represents resilient floe covering producers of tile and sheet

vinyl flooring products in the United States.

Developed standards for tile and sheet vinyl products, including

adhesives and installation and maintenance instructions. Works

with the Federal Government in developing standards for resilient

tile and sheet vinyl for use by the Government.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords floor covering; vinyl tile; building;

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RESISTANCE WELDER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Tony Carrol, Executive Di.*ec'or

1900 Arch c treet

Philadelphia, P e n n s 1 y v a n

: a 19103

(215) 564-3484

Founded: 1331

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Dev Q loper

Scope A trade association representing U.S. companies engaged in manu- facturing resistance welding machines ; electrodes and components

(controls, transformers, etc.) Engages in a varied program of

activities embracing the development of standard specifications

for numerous types of resistance welding equipment, research and

development work, and cooperation with other associations and

industries with mutual or parallel interests and problems.

Developed specifications for resistance welding machines: spot,

press, portable, seam, upset butt, fiashbutt, etc.; electrode

alloy materials; nomenclature, definitions, etc. Developed

standard classification for resistance welding electrode alloys,

stating minimum permissible physical ana electrical qualities.

Also developed standards for spot welding electrode holders

welding electrodes (spot and seam) together with recommended

electrode alloys for spot welding of similar and dissimilar metal

combinations. Identified and classified trade names and numbers.

Developed standard nomenclature and definitions on resistance

welding equipment and techniques. Cooperates with the National

Electrical Manufacturers Association and the American Welding

Society to develop standards.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords resistance welding; manufacturing; spot welding; welding

el ectrodes

;

Standard! zati on Acti vities

RICE MILLERS ASSOCIATION

J. Stephen Gabbert, Executive Vice President

1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 302

Arlington, Virginia 22202

(703) 920-1281 Telex: 89-2751

Founded 1899

Type of

Organ i zati on Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A national, nonprofit association of independent rice milling

and farmer-owned cooperative rice milling firms,

and compiles statistics, acts as a liaison between

and government, arbitrates disputes, assists in estabof standards, and generally promotes the rice milling

compan i es Col 1 ects

i ndust ry

1 i s hment

i ndust ry

.

Establishes standard contract terms and conditions for trade in rice and rice products. Prescribes

contracts for use in the U.S., Puerto

Adapts and uses grade and quality

Department of Agriculture.

standard forms of sales

Rico, and export markets,

standards of the U.S.

Keywords rice; grain; rice milling; agriculture; food;

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RUBBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organization

Standards

Deve I opment

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Cert* f ication

Secretariats

Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Edward J. McCarthy, Secretary, Hose Technical Committee

1400 K Street NW. Washington, O.C. 20005

(202) 682-1338

F a j n d e d 1915

Telex

Standards Staff

892666 Rubber Club

Wash i ng ton

Trade Association

Standards Developer

200 member companies participate in standards development

Some standards are submitted to ANSI canvassing procedures

Draft standards are available for review by interested

organizations

RMA; Joint RMA/MPTA/RAC , Mechanical Power Transmission

Association/Rubber Association of Canada; Joint RMA/TFI, The

Fertilizer Institute; Joint RMA/CGA, Compressed Gas Association

Some RMA documents are cited by some federal regulatory agencies,

e.g., 0SHA.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

IS0/TC 45/SC 1 - Hoses

IS0/TC 45/SC 1/Working Group 1 - Industrial, Chemical, and

Petrochemical Hoses

IS0/TC 41/SC 4 - Synchronous Belt Drives

ASTM Subcommittee D11.31 - Rubber Hose

International Rubber Quality and Pac* ig Conference

A national trade association of the rubber industry, representing over 20 0 member companies w h ; c h manufacture finished rubber

products. Operates on state, national., and international levels

and represents its members before legislative and regulatory

bodies, as well as in other standards-writing forums.

Committees review and make recommendations on governmental standardization proposals and participate in the standards prog r ams

of ANSI, SAE, ASTM, DOT, 0SHA, D0D, DOC, and others. Develops

standards and specifications for hose, conveyor belting, power

transmission belting, sealing products, molded and extruded

products, heel and sole, protective linings, roll coverings, and

coated materials.

Distributed directly, through member companies and through ANSI

New England Rubber Club (1909)

Rubber Club of America (1917)

Rubber Association of America (1929)

rubber; elastomeric; hose; conveyors; transmission belts;

industrial equipment; seals; coated materials; heels; soles;

materi al s

;

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SAFETY GLAZING CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

Leigh T. Yates, President

1640 West 32 Place

Hialeah, Florida 33012

(305) 558-1352

Founded : 197 1 Type of

Organization

Cert i f i cat i on

Scope

Standar-di zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

SALT INSTITUTE

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardization

A<*.ti v i ti es

Formerly

Keywords

Certification Organization

Standards Developer

Products complying with established safety characteristics can be

marked with a label signifying certification by the SGCC. A number is also assigned to the safety glazing material.

A nonprofit organization of manufacturers of safety glazing

products, building code administrators, and others. Established

and maintained a program to administer periodic testing related

to the Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for safety

glazing in buildings (16 CFR 1 201), and as outlined in ANSI

Z97. 1-1975 . Also approves and registers the manufacturers label

with the ability to withdraw certification if deemed appropriate.

Uses i r<

products . certified

for manuAdministers a safety glazing certification program which is operated in compliance with ANSI Practice for Certification Procedures (Z34 . 1-1947 ) and the Code of Federal Regulations

dependent testing laboratories to sample and evaluate

Publishes Certified Produces Directory which lists all

products, label requirements, and procedural guidelines

facturers seeking certification.

Distributed directly

glaring; tempered gl<?.ss; glass; materials; building;

Frank 0. Wood, Technical Director

206 North Washington Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(703) 549-4648

Founded: 1914

Suite 300

Standards Staff

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

A nonprofit association supported by the world's major salt producers. Its 16 U.S. members produce 95% of the dry salt produced

in the U.S. Activities include research, information services,

government relations, member services, and field services.

Serves as the national and the international standards representative for the salt industry. Twenty percent of total activities

concerned with standardization. Cooperates with the National

Academy of Sciences and the Department of Labor, General Services

Administration, and the U.S. Army Natick Laboratories. Also

works with the American National Standards Institute, the Ameri- can Society for Testing and Materials, the American Water Works

Association, the United States Pharmacopeia, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the

American Feed Manufacturers Association.

The Salt Producers Association (1963)

salt; sodium chloride; materials;

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SCAFFOLDING, SHORING ANb rORMING INSTITUTE

Joseph P. Budd, Managing Director

1230 Keith Building

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

(216) 241-7333

Founded 1960

Type of

Grgani zation

Standards

Devel opment

Scope

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Professional Society

Standards Developer

13 standards prepared

None processed through ANSI

Fourteen manufacturers of scaffolding, shoring, and forming.

Establishes recommended criteria and inspection procedures for

the proper and safe use of scaffolding to support formwork in concrete construction.

Provides recommended safety requirements for shoring, concrete

formwork, and scaffolding including flying deck forms, rolling

shore brackets, horizontal shoring beams* single post shores,

steel frame shoring. Also provides recommended scaffolding

erection procedures.

Sold directly

Steel Scaffolding and Shoring Institute

scaffolding; shoring; construction; ;,afety;

SCALE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Raymond J. Lloyd, Executive Director

1133 15th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 429-9440

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati on

Certi f icati on Scope

Standardl zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded: 1945

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1945

30 members in association

8 active standards

1 processed through ANSI

SM prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A national trade association that represents U.S. manufacturers

of scales, balances, and major weighing elements.

Directed toward fulfilling user-Jefined requirements of the

industry and its customers through participation in both

national and international standardization efforts.

Distributed directly

scale; weighing machines; instruments;

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SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS MAKERS ASSOCIATION

Cynthia Esher, Director ot" Administration

1101 16th Street NW. Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 223-1360 Telex: 904082

Founded: 1918

Trade Association

Standards Developer

31 current standards

Sponsors and provides the secretariat for American National Standards Committee C100, Electrical Reference Instruments, and

American National Standards Committee C39, Electrical and

Electronic Instruments, as well as five subcommittees of C39.

Represents over 200 manufacturers and distributors of scientific

instruments and laboratory apparatus. Organized into seven

product-cri ent>.d sections: analytical instruments, laboratory

apparatus, measurement and test instruments, nuclear instruments,

optical, process measurement and control, and scientific

laboratory furniture and equipmpnt.

Active standardization program pursued through a standards com- mittee for each section. Formulates processes, approves and

publishes standards in accordance with the SAMA Standards Manual.

Where appropriate, process standards through American National

Standards Institute (ANSI).

Cooperates and supports the related standards making activities

of: Instrument Society of America, American Society for Testing

and Materials, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,

National Conference of Standards Laboratories, National Committee

on Clinical Laooratory Standards, Underwriters Laboratories,

National Fire Protection Association, American Petroleum Institute, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation,

and others. Maintains active liaison and support of Government

agencies including: National Bureau of Stanaards, General

Services Administration, Department of Defense, Environmental

Protection Agency, and the Occupational Safety and Health

Admi ni st rat i on

.

Increasingly active in international standardization working with

the pertinent committees and working groups of the International

Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International

E 1 ect rotechn i cal Commission (IEC); and the International

Organization for Legal Metrology (0IML). Supports U.S. delegates

to several committees and working groups and sponsors working

group and committee secretariats.

Availability Distributes standards through member companies and related

organi zat i ons Formerly Absorbed Association of Nuclear Instrument Manufacturers (1917)

Keywords laboratory equipment; scientific apparatus; laboratory furniture;

measuring instruments; test instruments; nuclear instruments;

opti cs

;

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opnent

Secretari ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

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SCREEN MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

June G. Fitzgerald, Executive Secretary

655 Irving Park at Lake Shore Drive

Suite 201 Park Place

Chicago, Illinois 60613

(312) 525-2644

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Oevel opscnt

Standards

Des i gnati on Scope

Standardi /at i on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded 1955 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Six active standards

SMT, SMA, and ANSI prefixes

Manufacturers of rri e t a 1 window, patio, door, and porch screens; sponsors research programs; compiles statistics.

Develops anj maintains testing procedures and specifications for

metal and solar screens.

Sold directly

screens; building;

SEALED IKSoLATISS 6LASS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

James Dickinson, Executive Vice President

111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 600

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 644-6610

Type of

Organi zati on Representat i on

Scope

Keywords

Founded

:

1963

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to dtvelop standards

Work with ASTM

Manufacturers of insulating glass and suppliers to the industry.

Compiles statistics, provides government liaison, publishes

information on test methods.

insulating; glass; building;

SEMA FOUNDATION

Type of

Organi zati on

Certi f i cati on

Furn Brockman, Executive Director

11540 E.rst Slauson Avenue

Whittiar, California 90606

(213) 699-9669

Founded 1978

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Chassis Builder Certification Program and Wheel Manufacturer

Certification Program.

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Scope A national trade association that represents U.S. companies in motorsports racing, i.e., drag racing, tractor pullers, motor

boat racing, and most American wheel manufacturing. These

include chassis builders, and manufacturers of driving suits,

bellhousing shields, supercharger restraint devices, and wheels.

Activities are directed toward fulfilling user-defined requirements of the drag racing industry, and toward user-defined

requirements of manufacturers of custom road wheels. Cooperates

with the American Hot Rod Association, National Hot Rod

Association, International Hot Rod Association, and National

Tractor Pullers Association.

Formerly Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association

Keywords motorsports; racing; sports;

SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INSTITUTE

George E. Moore, Sr., Standards Director

625 Ellis Street, Suite 212

Mountain View, California 94043-2295

(415) 964-5111 Telex: 171-977 SEMIMNTV

Founded: 1970 Standards Staff: 5 Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1974

Represent 740 corporate and 600 individual members

Draft Standards available for review

None processed through ANSI

C Chemicals and Gases

E Equipment

G Packages

M Materi al

s

P Photomasks

Serves U.S. and international companies and individuals to foster

the advancement of knowledge about equipment, materials, and

services distinct to the production and use of semiconductor

devices. Founded in 1970 to develop the SEMICON trade shows.

ZZi*.l activities have expanded to include technical symposiums,

market research seminars, trade issues, and standards development.

Standardization The SEMI Standards Program encompasses virtually every facet of

Activities semiconductor manufacturing and has established specifications

and test methods in six critical areas: chemicals, equipment

(including automation and communications), materials, packaging,

photomasks, and safety. Emphasis in standards development is placed upon: communication between producers and users; interchangeability of products and components; technology transfer;

safety; energy conserving products; and efficiencies in design,

production, and inventory.

Nearly 2000 engineer', scientists, and technicians volunteer to serve on more than twenty standards settirg subcommittees. Many

subcommittees have established a liaison with one or more of the

following standards organizations: ASTM, ANSI, CGA, JEDEC, IEEE,

DIN, NBS. Membership in SEMI Standards programs is open to all

interested individuals. Anyone may propose a topic for standardization to the SEKI Standards Committee which governs the SEMI

Standards Program.

Standard i zati on Acti vi t i es

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Deve i opaent

Standards

Designations

Scope

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A balloting procedure designed to allow maximum fair participation precedes the approval of any specification or test method.

The Standards Committee reviews all proposed standards to ensure

that the balloting procedure has been properly performed.

The Book of SEMI Standards, a five-volume publication, is revised

annually for publication in April.

Availability Sold individually or a" a set directly and through IHS Keywords semiconductor; high-technology; manufacturing; chemicals;

equipment; materials; packages; photomasks, automation; communications; integrated circuits; gases;

shf:t metal, and air conditioning contractors national association

Judith Douglas, Publications Department

8224 Old Courthouse Road

Vienna, Virginia 22180

(703) 790-9890

Founded: 1944

Type of

Urgani zation

Standards

Devel opnent

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

13 active standards

3 under development

None processed through ANSI

A nonprofit trade association dedicated to the advancement of the

sheet metal, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, industrial

sheet metal, and roofing industries. Activities and services are carried out in four departments: technical, 1 * b o r relations,

legislative affairs, and business management.

standardization The Technical Services Department administers standards activiActivities ties. Although some standards are developed for labor relations

and safety practices, the majority fall into two categories: duct

construction and architectural sheet metal.

SMACNA's technical documents have national acceptance in the

building and construction industry, and the organization is a recognized authority on duct construction detail and architectural metal detail. Publishes Architectural Sheet Metal Manual,

Architectural Sheet Metal Specifications, Air Handling Specifications, Low Velocity Duct Construction Standards, High Velocity

Duct Construction Standards, Fibrous Glass Duct Construction

Standards, Balancing and Adjustment of Air Handling Systems, Fire

Damper Guide for Air Handling Systems, Ducted electric Heat Guide

for Air Handling Systems, Duct Liner Application Standard, Pres- sure Sensitive Tape Standards for Fibrous Glass Puct. Residential

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Installation Standards

( SMACNA-NESCA) , Thermoplastic Duct. (PVC) Construction Manual and

Special Study Report on Fire Protection for Ceiling Outlets.

Publications being developed are for design of duct systems,

flexible duct standards, and industrial 'tjet construction.

Availability Distributed directly

Formerly Sheet Metal Contractors National Association (1956)

Keywords air-conditioning; air handling;

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SILVER INSTITUTE

Richard L. Davies, Managing Director

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 1140

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202 ^ 331-1227 Telex: 904233

Type of

Organ i zat i on Standards

Desi gnati ons Government

Adopti on

Certi f ication

Secretari ats

Scope

Standard! nation

Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 1 ty

Keywords

Founded: 1976 Standards Staff:

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Unified Number Designations

Government use, not adoption

No certification programs, supplier self certification

ASTM Committee B-2, Section on Unified Numbering System

Designations for Precious Metcls.

An international trade association of miners, refiners, fabricators, and bullion dealers. Extends the market for the use of

silver through publications, seminars, joint symoosiums with

technical organizations, and trade shows.

Develops standard alloy designations for silver alloys for

Unified Numbering System for Metals and Alloys issued by the

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the American Society

for Testing and Materials.

Distributed directly and through ASTM and SAE

silver; precious metals; bullion; alloys; materials;

SLIDE FASTENER ASSOCIATION

E. K. Fox, President

366 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 682-2925

Founded: 1950

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opuent

Standards

Desi gnati ons

Tradf Association

Standards Developer

13 active standards

All processed through ASTM

ASTM D prefix

Scope Manufacturers of zippers, zipper components, and supplies.

Serves members and users of zippers *)y encouraging improvements

in the design and application of zippers, providing a mechanism

for resolving mutual problems and assuring r equisite performance

and quality. Standards are one important means by which these

objectives are achieved.

Standardization The SFA Technical Committee develops standards through the

Activities voluntary standards development process of ASTM. Current standards include strength, col orf astness and durability test

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methods, standard dimensions,

application guidelines.

and selection criteria and

Availability Directly and through ASTM and its distributors

Formerly Slide Fastener Manufacturers Association of America

Keywords zippers; fasteners; textiles; consumer products;

SMALL MOTOR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opment

Certi f i cation

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Avail abi 1 ity

Keywords

Elizabeth B. Bevingto*1

, Associate Director

P.O. Box 637

Li berty 1 1 e , Illinois 60048

(312) 362-3201

Founded 1975

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1975

52 member companies participate in standards activities

8 active standards plus 2 under development

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

An international industry organization representing original

equipment manufacturers, users, suppliers, and other interested

parties involved in the manufacture of fractional and subfractional horsepower motors.

The Technical and Standards Committee works with Underwriters

Laboratories, Canadian Standards Association, government agencies

and other associations in developing standards. Topical areas include tachometers, general motor terminology, Dermanent magnet

motors, permanent split capacitor motors, universal motors,

shaded pole motors, and technical reference information for

brushes, contacts, and magnets. Promotes manufacturer/user

interface.

Distributed directly

electrical equipment; tachometers; industrial equipment; motors;

magnets;

SNELL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Type of

Organi zati on

Certi f i cation

Dr. CO. Chichester, Director

P.O. Box 733

Wakefield, Rhode Island 02880

(401) 789-5410

Founded 1957

Nonprofit research corporation

Standards developer

Approves manufacturers products meeting its standards and other

criteria for certification under contractual agreements,

providing, among other matters, ongoing random sample testing of

helmets taken from dealer shelves.

Secret a ri ats ANSI Z90, Vehicular Head Protection

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Scope

Standard! zati on Acti vi t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

A nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to conduct re- search in brain trauma and head protective devices and to develop

and utilize advanced techniques lor related critical measurements. Establishes upper level standards for protective devices,

maintains an ongoing research program in head injury and a program in education related to vehicular s a f e t > . Linked with

European counterpart, Snell Memorial Foundation (UK).

Promulgated in 1 9 59 the first standard for road user crash

helmets in the United states. Its 1980 standard is generally

recognized as carrying the most stringent safety performance re- quirements for road user protective headgear in the world today.

Has also established standards of safety performance criteria for

skier, bicyclist, and equestrian protective helmets. Standards

are not minimum standards but, rather, represent the upper levels

of protective criteria which the manufacturing art is capable of

meeting, and as that capability increases, the level o the

standard is raised. Through its certification program, the

Foundation is able to keep in the forefront of improvements in the state of the manufacturing arc, both as to methodology and

materials, and to obtain data useful in its research progran and

its development of more sophisticated test procedures.

Di stri buted di rectly

helmets; head protection; vehicular safety; brain trauma; skiers;

bicyclists; motorcyclists; equestrians; safety; social welfare;

sports ;

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE

R. W. Muth, Chairman

7535 Little River Turnpike, Suite 330

Ai.nandale, Virginia 22003

(703) 642-5850

Founded 1974 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel opment

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1974

3 members participate in standards activities

24 acti ve standards

Standards processed by SAE

Draft standards available for review

Standards

Des i gnati ons Government

Adopti on

SSCC/7, Safety Standards for Snowmobile Product Certification

All or portions of the standard accepted by Connecticut, Maine,

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New

Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and

Wisconsin.

Certi f ication

Scope

Certification program administered since 1975. Each conforming

machine bears a Certification Label which signifies that the

United States Testing Company, has independently confirmed that

the vehicle has been manufactured in compliance with SSCC safety

standards. In the area of operator education, provincial and

state safety training programs are certified by the SSCC as being

in compliance with uniform standards. To date, the instructional

programs of nine states and provinces have been certified.

A nonprofit membership association organized to promote, foster,

and encourage by any and all lawful means safe, enjoyable

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sgggn ^ ^j,

opportunities for snowmobiling tnrough operator safety training

and education programs; safe trail, use area and facility

development; development of voluntary snowmobile machine safety

standards and the independent certification thereof.

Standardi zation

Acti vi ti es Has established a comprehensive machine standards program forsnowmobile manufacture. Since February 1, 1975, all snowmobiles

produced by participating manufacturers - currently about 98% of

all snowmobiles produced for sal'? worldwide - conform to the

minimum safety standards for snowmobile product manufacture in effect on the date of t.ieir manufacture. Incorporated in the

standards are requirements for seats, controls, brake and fuel

systems, shields and guards, electrical and lighting systems,

reflectors, hand grips, and general hazard requirements.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords snowmobile; safety; acoustics; recreation;

SOCIETY FOR EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Kenneth A. Galione, Managing Director

14 Fairfield Drive

Brookfield Center, Connecticut 06805

(203) 775-6373

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Dev°l opnent

Standards

Desi gnations

Certi f ication

Scope

Standardi zati on

Acti vi t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded: 1943

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1980

Forty firms participate in standards activity

One active standard pending through ANSI

Strain Gage Bridge Designation and Color

nections for Portable Strain Indicators

Code of Terminal ConNo certification, qualification, or accredited programs in U.S.

SESA is affiliated with tne British Society for Strain Measurement which does certify and accredit.

Specialists in experimental mechanics in this country and over- seas active in academic, government, and industrial research and

development and include engineers, rnanuf acturers users and vendors of plant equipment, services,

Maintains close contact with professional groups

Japan and in the United States through joint

combined memberships.

consultants,

and systems . in Europe and

meetings and

Represents a broad range of activities in experimental mechanics.

Various Technical Activity Committees serve professional interests in areas such as composite materials fracture, modal analysis, structural testing, residual stresses, optical methods,

strain gages, and transducers. Members active in nondestructive

testing are currently part of the Modal Analysis Committee but are expected to form an independent unit.

Distributed directly

structural stress

testing;

material stress; experimental mechanics;

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SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION DISPLAY

Bettye B. Burdett. Manager'

Type of

Orga.ii zat i on Representatioi

Scope

Standardization

Activities

654 North Sepulveda Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90049

(?13) 472-3550

Founded 1962

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

IEEE, E I A , ANSI

A private, nonprofit organization. Primary efforts are field of computer derived dynamic information displays.

in the

Maintains a Definitions and Standards Committee which is involved

in international programs to the extent that the committees of the

Institute o f Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Electronic

Industries Association, and American National Standards Institute

are involved. No standards have been issued but several are in preparation as a result of joint activities with other organizations. These standards are concerned with light emitting diodes

(IEEE), industrial cathode ray tubes (EIA), and fonts for

alphanumeric dot characters (IEEE/ANSI).

Keywords computer technology; information processing;

SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Bill Stolgitis, Executive Director

815 15th Street NW., Suite 506

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 737-0035

Founded 1958

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Technical Society

Standards Developer

A nonprofit, educational membership organization whose purpose is to advance the theory and practice of technical communication in all media. It has chapters in the United States and Canada and

members in foreign countries.

Activities include chapter programs, an annual international

technical communication conference, publication of a journal, and

standards and reference material used in technical documentation,

manuals, reports, and writings.

Maintains a Standards Council which is interested primarily in guidelines which bear directly upon the profession of technical

communication, and data and procedural standards for science,

engineering and the arts that must be applied, interpreted, or referenced in technical communication, Cooperates with the

American National Standards Institute, the Metric Association,

and others concerned with publication of technical information.

Formerly

Keywords

Merger

Society

of Association of Technical

of Technical Writers (1957)

Writers and Editors, and

technical writing; technical information; communications; metric:

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SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

Andrew G. Salem, Manager Technical Division

400 Commonwealth Drive

warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096

(412) 776-4841 Tele;

Founded: 1902

866-355

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designations

Government

Adoption

Cert i f i cat ion

Secretariats

Scope

Professional Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1902

44,000 members participating in standards activities

1,200 ground vehicle documents published in SAE Handbook

1,200 aerospace documents published in looseleaf form

1,800 Aerospace Material Specifications published in looseleaf

form and microfiche

Approximately 300 documents annually are processed through ANSI

J-Reports, Ground Vehicle Industry Standard

AMS, Aerospace Material Specification

MAM, Metric Aerospace Material Specification

AS, Aerospace Standard

MA, Metric Aerospace Standard

ARP, Aerospace Recommended Practice

MAP, Metric Aerospace Recommended Practice

AIR, Aerospace Information Report

HIR, Hydrospace Information Report

The Department of Defense has adopted 600 SAE documents. SAE

standards are recognized in government publications as methods

for measuring or testing for minimum tecnnical requirements in areas where government regulatory control has been established.

SAE is exploring the possibility of establishing a Source

Approval Program at the request of the Department of Defense. A Task Group will be organized to assist the DoD in the qualification of parts, materials, or producers in relationship to qualification procedures contained in SAE standards and specifications.

Sponsors several U.S. Technical Advisory Groups for ISO Technical

Committees and Subcommi .tees

.

A not-for-profit educational, scientific, and engineering society

dedicated to advance the arts, sciences, standards, and engineering practice? connected with the design, construction, and utilization of sel f-propel 1 ed mechanisms, prime movers, components

thereof, and ^elated equipment to preserve and improve the quality of life.

Prime objectives are to provide educational opportunities for

engineers and to provide a medium through which they can advance

the arts and science of engineering and promote public welfare.

There are only individual memberships in SAE. Therefore, members

perform their SAE functions as individuals, not as representatives of their employers. SAE interfaces with every agency of

the government concerned with the resign, manufacture, or regulation of vehicles. Because of the government's interest in regulatory activities relating to transportation equipment, and

as a large volume purchaser of vehicles of all types, government

agencies have historically drawn upon SAE and its Cooperative

Engineering Program for information and assistance.

Develops and publishes technical literature and formulates

engineering standards, specifications, and test procedures that

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are used in the design a ; ; d manufacture of ground and aerospace

vehi cl es

.

Standardization Engages in technical standardization work for the motor vehicles,

Activities aircraft, airline, space vehicles, farm tractor, ea r t hmo v i ng , and

roadbuilding machinery, and other manufacturing industries using

internal combustion engines. Standards are the product of 600

Technical Comittees. The SAE Handbook includes more than 1,200

ground vehicle industry standards. Standards are revised as needed to keep them up to date with new engineering developments.

Obsolete standards are discontinued. Standards in the SAE

Handbook include safety performance test codes, material specifications, and dimensional requirements on such subjects as vehicle

lighting, tires, brakes, ride and vibration, steels, non-metallic

materials, screw threads, and involute splines. Although

voluntary, SAE standards are widely used throughout industry and

many Federal and State regulations reference them for minimum

performance on safety items.

SAE Aerospace Standards, Recommended Practices, and Information

Reports are design and/or parts standards applicable to missile,

airframe, ground-support equipment, propulsion, propeller,

accessory equipment, and airline industries. Aerospace Recommended Practices give dimensional, design and/or performance

recommendations intended as guides for standard engineering

practice. The Aerospace Information Reports contain useful

engineering data and information.

SAE Aerospace Material Specifications cover materials, material

tolerances, quality control procedures and processes. They list

chemical composition, detailed technical requirements, and cross- reference similar specifications and materials for corrosion and

heat resistant steels, wrought low-alloy steels, cast iron and

low-alloy steels; aluminum, magnesium, copper, titanium and

miscellaneous nonferrous alloys; nonmet a 1 1 i c s , special property

materials, and refractory and reactive materials.

Availability Distributed through ANSI, IHS, IMI, Global, NSA, American Technical Publishers, and Navy Publications and Forms Center

Formerly Society of Automobile Engineers (1905)

Keywords vehicles; automobiles; trucks; buses; aircraft; aerospace; en- gines; tractors; farm equipment; construction equipment; ground

support equipment; fuels; lubricants; metals; alloys; refractories; defense; materials; transportation;

SOCIETY OF DIE CASTING ENGINEERS

Robert Wheeler, Education Technical Director

2000 North Fifth Avenue

River Grove, Illinois 60171

(312) 452-0700

Founded: 1954

Type of Technical Society

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope A nonprofit organization which serves the interests of its mem- bers and others working in the die casting and associated

industries. The society has a Technical Council with subcommittees working in several fields including safety, machinery,

alloys, process, dimensions, metrication, quality, die design,

and coatings.

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Standardization The society c dI 1 aborates with other organizations involved in Activities cast metals to establish consensus standards in the above areas.

It also provides guidance for research workers in cast metals,

but does no research work itself.

Keywords die casting; c.ist metals; materials;

SOCIETY OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS

D. Peter Lund, Executive Director

6C Batterymarch St"'?et Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(617) 482-0686

Founded

;

1950

Type of

Organi zati on Representat i on

Scope

Keywords

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

592 representatives serve on technical committees of the National

Fire Protection Association

Multinational professional society of fire protection engineers

with more than 3,000 members.

f i re safety ; SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS

William Kilty, Executive Vice President

One SME Drive

P.O. Box 930

Dearborn, Michigan 48121

(313) 271-1500

Founded 19 32

Telex: 810-221-1232 SME DRBN

Standards Staff: 1 Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Deve I cpment

Standards

Designations

Secretari ats

Scope

Standard! zat i on Acti vities

Availability

Fomerly

Keywords

Technical Society

Standards Developer

260 chapters participating in standards review implementation

Draft standards available for review

ANSI Bx

B87, Decimalized Measure

B211.1, Surface Integrity

Follows and assesses developments in manufacturing; publishes and

distributes information. Provides a common ground and focal

point from which manufacturing engineers and corporate managers

can share ideas, information, and accomplishments.

Standards activities are coordinated by Technical Divisions of

SME. Works closely with the National Bureau of Standards, the

American National Standards Institute, and the American Society

for Testing and Materials in establishing standards in various

fields.

Sold directly and through ANSI

American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers (197 0)

computer integrated manufacturing; manufacturing; finishing;

robotics; materials;

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SOCIETY OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION ENGINEERS

Alex E. A 1 d e n , Manager of Engineering

86? Scarsdale Avenue

Scarsdale, New York 10583

(914) 472-6606

Founded: 1916

Type of

Organi zat ion

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Oesi ^na t i on Government

Adoption

Certi f ication

Jiecretari ats

Scope

Standardi zati on Act i vities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerl

y

Keywords

Technical Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1916

400 members participating in standards activities

75% processed through ANSI

Draft standards ava^able for review

SMPTZ/RP prefix; ANSI PH22.x; ANSI V98.X

DoD adopts these standards regularly

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

PH 22 - Motion Pictures

V 9 8 - Video Recording

ISO/TC 36 - Cinematography

USNC/TAG/IEC/SC 60B - Video Recording

A nonprofit organization concerned with the engineering aspects

of motion pictures, television, instrumentation, high-speed

photography, and the allied arts and sciences. Develops technical standards for motion picture engineering and television.

Activities divided among nine parent technology committees con- sisting of 273 members or 180 individuals. Cooperates with

national and international orgtni zations such as AES, EIA, IEEE,

International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR), and major

foreign national standards bodies.

Distributed directly or through ANSI

Society of Motion-Picture Engineers,

motion pictures; television; video recording; photography;

communi cations;

SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE ENGINEERS

Robert G. Mende, Secretary and Executive Director

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Scope

One World Trade Center, Suite 1369

New York, New York 10043

(212) 432-0310 Telex: 126394 (AEGIS N YK

)

Founded

:

1893

Professional Society

Works tnrough other organizations to develop standards

ASTM F-25

A technical, professional society of individual members serving

the maritime and offshore industry and its suppliers. Activities

include all aspects of research, design, production, maintenance

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Standardization

Acti vi Lies

and ooeration of ships, submers i bl es , yachts, boats, offshore and ocean bottom structures, and other advanced marine vehicles.

Provides a forum for exchange of technical information ar, d administers a research program involving 1,000 individuals is voluntary members and permanent staff in cooperation with r,ovornment

and regulatory agencies, scientific ana research- laboratories,

academic institutions, and tr-p marine industry.

Although not a standards developing organization, one of its

technical panels has the responsibility of initiating standards

and specifications for the Shipbuilding Standards Crmmittee F- 25

of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). This

is Panel SP-6 (Standards and Specifications) of the Ship

Production Committee. In this way, SNAME interfaces directly

with the F - 2 5 standards development activity. F - 2 5 draws upon

the expertise in the SNAME Technical and Research Program by

soliciting the need for certain shipbuilding standards and by

using these same panels when conducting the necessary consensus review under the ASTM process. These standards are published

peM odi cal iy by ASTM.

Standards developed to date include various snipbu^lding parts,

such is cabl? brackets, hangars, pipe fittings and flanging,

certain containers, u n g 1 e irons, etc. Panel SP-6 is also

embarking upon a program for the redrawing of selected Naval

military specifications into comr.ierc i a 1 . ASTM standards. SNAME

members will be called upon to review much of this standards

writing along with the standards committees of ASTM.

Certain panels of the Society are also called upon to comment on the Standards development for small boats undertaken by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Keywords marine; shipbuilding; boats; transportation;

SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY

L. William Sessions, President

355 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 573-9400

Founded: 1937

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Scope A trade and technical society of 1200 companies in the plastics

industry interested in quality standards, research, uniform

accounting, traffic rates, wage rate surveys, tariffs, codes,

public relations, informative labeling, safety, fire prevention,

and food packaging. Membership consists of injection, compression, and transfer molders; laminators; extruders; fabricators;

calenderers; printers; embossers; reinforced plastics processors;

raw material suppliers; machinery and equipment manufacturers;

tool, die and mold makers: research, development, and testing

1 abcratori es

.

Standardization

Activities

Keywords

Cooperates and supports the preparation of standards for plastics

products through organizations such as the American Society for

Testing and Materials, the American National Standards Institute,

and the National Sanitation Foundation. Financially supports ANSI

which holds the secretariat to International Organization for

Standardization, IS0/TC 61, Plastics, and participates in its

activities.

plastic; laminate; molding; machinery; materials;

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SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

David Gorin £ Executive Vice President

1156 15th Street NW. Suite 520

Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 293-2981

Founded: 1974

Trade Association

Standards Developer

SRCC prefix

The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) certifies

several independent testing laboratories for solar collector and

solar domestic hot water systems tests. SRCC randomly selects

equipment for testing, interprets test data, and publishes a certified product rating directory.

Manufacturers and installers of solar energy systems and components, and distributors, contractors, and engineers whose purpose

is to accelerate and foster commercialization of solar energy

conversion for economic purposes. Compiles statistics and offers

computerized services.

Solar industry certification standards for heating and cooling

equipment are developed through an independent activity, the

Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC). SEIA appoints

half of the Directors for the SRCC Board. The remainder are appointed by a state coordinating committee. Members are also

involved in international standards development activities.

Approximately 25 - 50 member companies are involved at different

times in several standards organizations. The SEIA Standards Committee meets periodically to review activity of these standardssetting organizations. The principal organizations are IEEE for

photovoltaics, ASHRAE for heating and cooling, and ASTM for

calibration of instruments. A few SEIA members have also participated on International Energy Agency Standards Committees and

on the International El ectrotechni cal Commission.

Availability Directly from:

Solar Rating and Certification Corporation

Suite 800

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

Keywords solar collectors; photovoltaics; heating; air conditioning;

testing; energy;

SOUTHERN BUILPI&S CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL

W. J. Tangye, P. E., Executive Director

900 Montclair Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35213

(205) 591-1853

Founded: 1940 Standards Staff: 10

ype of Professional Society

rganization Standards Developer

Type of

Organization

Standards

Desi gnati ons

Certi f i cati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

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j tanddi ds

Devel opment

Standards

Desi grc at i on Government

Adopti on

Certi f i cat i on

Scope

Standard^ zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

Standards developer since 1945

3500 members active in standard' activities

The Southe

Protect i on

- n Standard Suildin.j, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas, Fire

and Housi ng Codes

These codes have been adopted by reference by some 1600 communities primarily in the Southwes", South, and Southeast.

Provides educational and certification programs for persons

involve.1 in the administration and enforcement of building codes.

Promulgates codes that will assure the minimum acceptable level

of life safety in the building environment. These cover the

entire scope of the construction industry as related to buildings

and structures occupied by the public. Also provides technical

and educational support to users of the codes.

Holds public hearings to update codes. Any interested party may

submit proposed clianges and participate in the public hearings,

two of which are held each year. Subsequent to the second public

hearing a letter ballot is sent to all governmental members for

final approval of code changes.

Distributed directly

Southern Standard Codes

building code; mechanical code; gas code; fire code; safety;

housing code; safety; construction; building;

SOUTHERN CYPRESS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

George E. Kelly, Secretary/Treasurer

805 Sterick Building

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Typi of

Organi zation

Certi f i cat i on

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi t i es

Avai I abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Founded: 1905

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Only licensed inspectors of this association or competent inspectors or manufacturers authorized by the association to grademark

cypress, are permitted to place the SCMA symbol on lumber.

Producers of Red Cypress lumber and manufacturers of other

cypress products.

Formulates and adopts standard specifications for grades of tidewater red cypress which are in conformity with the American

Lumber Standard, Voluntary Product Standard PS 20-70.

Recognizing the need for uniform marking and authoritative supervision of the marking of standard grades of red cypress lumber,

this association has adopted standard grademarks. The symbol

"SCMA" is the property of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers'

Lumber bearing this symbol is officially gradeappearance of official marks on planing mill

as flooring, ceiling, bevel siding, drop siding,

an official grademark for the particular product

mill.

As«oci ati on

marked. The

products such

etc., indicate

of the planing

Distributed directly

wood products; grading rules; inspection; lumber

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SOUTHERN FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Karl W. Lindberg, Vice President, Marketing

P.O. Box 52468

New Orleans, Louisiana 70152

(504) 4<3-4464

Founded: 1914

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope An association of 80 southern pine lumber producers located from

Texas to Virginia conducting marketing research and public

affairs programs and a bi-annual machinery exposition.

Standardization Standards developed through organizations like the Southern Pine

Activities Inspection Bureau, National Forest Products Association, American Wood Preservers Association, and the American Society for

Testing and Materials are used extensively in SFPA marketing

efforts. These include span tables, recommendations for end use applications, treating specifications, metric conversions, model

building codes, and other similar activities dealing with lumber

appl i cati ons

.

Formerly Southern Pine Association

Keywords lumber; wood products;

S0U1 HERN HARDWOOD LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

George E. Kelly,. Executive Vice President

805 Sterick Building

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

(901) 525-8221

Founded: 1935

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope Manufacturers of southern hardwood lumber and hardwood products.

Compi 1 es statistics.

Standardization Southern nardwoods are graded under the rules of the National

Activities Hardwood Lumber Association. Cooperates with the National Hardwood Lumber Association in grade standardization of hardwood

lumber; also with Government agencies and all lumber associations

in the development of American Lumber Standards fostered by the

Department of Commerce.

Formerly Southern Hardwood Producers Inc. Keywords lumber; wood products;

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SOUTHERN PINE INSPECTION BURE.*.M

R. G. Kimbell, Jr., °resident

4709 Scenic Highway

Pensacola, Florida 32504

(904) 134-2611

Founded: 194 0 Standards Staff

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Service Bureau

Standards Devel oper

Also works through other organizations to develop standards

Standards developer since 1940

350 subscribers representing 70% of Southern Pine

product i on Three active standards

Standards

Designation

Government

Adopt ion

Certification

Scope

Standardization

Activities

SPIB prefix

The Department of Defense, the Veterans Administration, Federal

Housing Administration, and various state and local regulatory

agencies have adopted and recognized the Southern Pins Inspection

Bureau G r ? d i

» g Rules.

Maintains a certification program in which it licenses subscribers to use its registered grade-mark when subscribers meet the

nece-ssary qualifications. The Bureau maintains a similar program

for companies that treat lumber by a pressure process for protection against insect and decay attack with approved chemicals in accordance with the standards of the American Wood Preservers

Association.

An autonomous nonprofit agency and the recognized organization in the Southern Pine industry for the formulation and maintenance of

grading standards. Has carried on a standardization program

since 1940 developing grading rules for Southern Pine lumber in conformance with the American Lumber Standards Voluntary Products

Standard PS 20-70 published by the National Bureau of Standards.

Certified as a supervisory gradinq agency by the board of review

of the American Lumber Standards Committee. Also certified as a quality control agency by the American Wood Preservers Bureau for

lumber treated by the pressure process.

Actively participates in the formulation and maintenance o. the

American Lumber Standards for Softwood Lumber. Maintains representation on the Committee on Wood of the American Society for

Testing and Materials.

Maintains standards of size and grade classifications for the

benefit of the lumber using public and the lumber manufacturing

industry. These include export yrade rules and standards for

glued lumber and machine stress rated lumber. Provides inspection facilities. These inspection c a c i 1 i 1 1 e s are used not only as

a means of adjudicating disputes between buyers and severs but

also for the certification of Southern fine lumber before shipment from the mill. Grading and manufacture are unoer the supervision of Rureau Quality Supervisors. Those mill-, which prove

their proficiency in grading and agree to maintain the established standards of size and grade moisture content are licensed

to rrade-mark their lumber with a Bureau mark.

The quality of treatment of lumber treated by the pressure

process is also under the supervision of Bureau Quality Supervisors and those treating plants which prove th^ir proficiency

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and capability of maintaining the required level of t reatmen t are licensed to quality mark the'r lumber with a Bureau mark indicating the quality and symbolizing such supervision.

Availability Sold directly

Keywords wood products; grading rules; lumber;

inspection;

wood preservation;

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Mahlon E. Gates, Senior Vice President

Type of Orga/ti nation

Rep -esenf-.ation

Post Office Drawer 28510

San Antonio, Texas 78284

(512) 684-5111 Telex 76-7357

Nonprofit Research Institute

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ANSI, ACME, API, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, SAE , National Marine Manufacturers As.ociation

Scope

Standardization

Acti vi ti es

Keywords

Performs contract research and development for commercial, industrial and governmental agencies in a wide range of technologies.

Some of this work specifically supports development of standards.

Works with SAE and API under sponsorship of the Coord i naming

Research Council, Inc. in the development of rating standards

used to subjectively rank the results of an engine oil test.

These rating standards evaluate sludge, varnish, rust, and other

visible phenomenon, such as ring sticking, scuffing, and wear. These standards are the only recognized subjective rating techniques used by industry in the evaluation of engine lubricants.

In a similar capacity, develops standardized test procedures and

performs certification testing to evaluate twc-cycle engine

lubricants for the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

Worked with ASTM and automobile manufacturers in the development

of the industry-recognized Sequence Tests for diesel and gasoline

engine lubricants. Participated in development of standards for

electromagnetic compat i bi 1 i ty . wh i c h resulted in SAE J1338 and

J 1 1 1 3 . certification; lubrication;

equipment; materials;

engines; testing; EMC; electrical

SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION

David Bander, Executive Director

235 Park Avenue South

New York, New York 10003

(212) 477-9250

Founded: 1909 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zati on Represents 1 on

Scope

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represented on ANSI committees concerned with development of

standards in the following areas: 1 i brary/ i nf ormat i on science

and publishing practices, photographic reproduction, and library

equi pment

.

An international organization of 11,500 librarians and information managers. Serves industry, business, government agencies,

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research, educational, and technical institutions requiring or providing specialized information.

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Participates in the work of ANSI sectional committees including

PH5, Photographic Reproduction of Documents; Z?'J, Li brary/ I nf or- mation Science and Related Publishing Practices; Z85, Library

Equipment and Supplies. The SLA Standards Committee provides

guidance in this area. Holds membership in the Council of

National Library Associations and Institutions which serves as secretariat for ANSI Z 3 9 . Publishes "Objectives for Special

Libraries" which sets forth standards for objectives, staff, collection, services, physical facilities, and budgets for special

1 i b r a r i e s . Keywords 1 i brary equ i pment

office products;

library science; information processing;

SPONGE AND CHAMOIS INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Jules Schwimmer, Executive Secretary

60 East 42nd Street

New York, New York 10165

(212) 867-2290

Founded 1933

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Represents dealers and suppliers of

chamois. Seeks to increase public

properties and qualities of chamois.

natural sponges and genuine awareness of the distinctive

Works with the government and other organizations to develop

standard characteristics for genuine chamois. Developed Chamois

Standard CS 99-1970, which defines the general and performance

characteristics of genuine chamois skin.

Di st r i but ed d i rect 1

y

sponge; chamois; materials; consumer products;

SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Harry L. Hampton, Executive Director

P.O. Box 218

Wallingford, Connecticut 06492

(203) 265-3232

Founded: 1926 Standards Staff: 1 Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opnent

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1926

41 representatives active in standards

Draft standards available for review

activity

Standards

D(:S i gnat i on Government

Adoption

ANSI/SAAMI and SAAMI prefixes

Used by Department of Defense in relation to manufacturing,

testing, and performance specifications of commercial ammunition

purchased by the U.S. government.

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Scope Serves the mutual interests of the U.S. sporting firearms and

ammunition industry with emphasis on activities to assure safe use of these products by sportsmen ^nd others having a lawful

need for them.

Maintains a Technical Committee which reviews industry test

methods, procedures, and recommended manufacturing safety

practices; two subcommittees work in the areas of ammunition and

firearms. Establishes definitive proof loads recommended for

factory testing of U.S. made sporting firearms, thus assuring

greater safety to the users of such arms. Maintains liaison with

the Department of Defense in relation to manufacturing, testing,

and performance specifications of commercial ammunition purchased

by the Government

.

Standards and practices, procedures and r econ.mendat i ons set forth

in the SAAMI Technical Committee Manual are recognized throughout

Ameri ca and Canada.

Availability So 1 D directly and through ANSI

Formerly The Society of American Manufacturers of Small Arms and Ammunition (1918-1926)

Keywords ammunition; firearms; defense; safety; sports;

Standardization

Act i v i t i es

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

Nicholas Craw, President

6750 South Emporia Street

Englewood, Colorado 80112

(303) 790-1044

Founded 1944

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standard! zation

Act i wi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Recreational/Technical Society

Standards Developer

A nonprofit organization with 23,000 members. Sanctions national

and regional races and three major professional racing series

listed on the International Calendar. Sanctions ra 1

1 ies

(precision driving tests over a given route at an exact speed),

gymkhanas (intricate driving maneuvers in a cleared area), con- cours d'elegance (rating cars by a correlation of age, condition,

and equipment of the vehicle), and numerous international events

and world championship races. Develops safety standards for competitions, and standards and

procedures for speed events for automobiles which may take part

in events „ for issuance of competition licenses, and for the

organization and conduct of its events. These standards and

procedures are published in Production Car Specifications;

General Competition Rules; and Rally and Solo Rules.

Participates in American National Standards Committee Z90,

Vehicular Head Protection, concerned with safety requiremerts for

head protection for automobile drivers engaged in high hazard

activities or occupations, as well as crash helmets for motorcyclists, American National Standard Z90.1.

Di stn buted di rectly

sports; automobile racing;

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STANDARDS COMMITTEE FOR HI-LPK ANO HI-TIGUE PRODUCTS

Michael M. Schuster, Chairman

Type of

Organ i ze t i on

r erti f i cati on Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Telex: 67-4406

2600 Skypark Drive

Torrance, California 90509

(213) 326-8110

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Licensees are under surveillance and approval by che Committee.

Actively e.igages in "-tandardi zati or, activities for fasteners.

Membership includes and is open to licensees of Hi-Shear

Corporation, users of products, and government s t ar Ja r d i za t i o.i representatives.

Develops, publishes, and maintains hundreds of proprietary

product standards, specifications, and process procedures for the

proprietary Hi-Lok and Hi-Tigue fasteners. Holds three official

meetings each year, one of which is an international meeting held

in Europe. Solicits input from all members.

distributed directly

fasteners; manufacturing;

STANDARDS ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Type of

Organi zation

Representation

Certi fi cati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Raymond E. Monahan, Executive Director

6700 Penn Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55423

(612) 861-4990

Founded 1947 Standards Staff:

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Approximately 50% of the members are active in standardization

activities of standards developers ranging from international

organizations to trade associations.

Certification program exists

members currently certified.

in Standards Engineering; over 200

A professional technical society of 800 standards practicners for

companies and government agencies. Members are organized into 20

local sections throughout the United States and Canada. Objectives include providing a forum for the interchange of information in the field of standardization and promoting the knowledge

and use of national and international standards.

SES does not develop standards as a socitt" but members represent

their organizations on numerous national and international standards-making committees such as ASTM, SAE , ISA, CbEMA, and ASME

Standards Engineers Society (1980)

standards profession; general; social welfare; standards users:

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i i

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STEEL BAR MILLS ASSOCIATION

Oliver A. Dulle, Executive Vice President

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Scope

Standard! zati on Acti v i ti es

Former 1

y

Keywords

1221 Locust, Suite 405

St. Lo.is, Missouri 63103

(314) 231-2011

Founded: 1911

Trade

Works

ASTM

Association

through other organizations to develop standards

A voluntary trade association involved with the solution of operational problems in electric furnace steel -mak i ng and rolling of

bar products to accepted standards.

Standards activities, primarily in the development of bar standards in billet, rail, and axle steel, are undertaken on a cooperative basis with the American Society for Testing and Materials

and other standards groups.

The Technical Committee, the Permanent Rail Steel Committee, and

the Product Quality Committee of the Plant Operations Division

maintain ongoing work in standards. Cooperates w'th Canadian

standards organizations and the National Bureau of Standards.

Does not issue standards but sponsors American Society for

Testing and Materials Standards in A616, A617 Rail and Axle

Steel, Concrete Reinforcing Bars, and a Standard Specification

for Hot Roiled Steel Fence Posts. Additional counsel and com- mittee activity with ASTM are also undertaken by the association.

Rail Steel Bar Association (1968)

steel; steel oars; materials;

STEEL DECK INSTITUTE

John A. Gundel , Managing Director

P.O. Box 3812

St. Louis, Missouri 63122

(314) 965-1741

Founded 1936 Standards Staff

Typ.i of

Organi zat ion

Standards

Devel opment

Representation

Cert i f i cati on

Scope

Trade Associ ati on Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1939

Active in A I S I , AISC and ASCE

None nrocessed through ANSI

Technical personnel of member firms serve on standards committees

and subcommittees of organizations such as A I S I , AISC and ASCE.

Provides to its members, as well as non-members, a product certification service by independent engineers at appropriate charges.

Manufacturers of steel roofs and steel floor decks. Formulates

technical recommendations for improvement of metal deck con- struction and develops standard design practices. Promotes

proper building regulations. Conducts research on earthquake

construction and fire and wind resistance. Compiles statistics.

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Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Periodically publishes the Steel Deck Institute Design Manual for

Composite Decks, Form Decks, and Roof Decks. It contains: Specifications and Commentaries, the Code of Recommended Standard

Practice, Roof Deck Construction, Suggested Architect's Specifications, SDI Standard Load Tables, Roof Deck Fire Resistance

Ratings, and Cantilever Criteria. Also publishes the Steel Deck

Institute Diaphragm Design Manual.

Metal Roof Deck Technical Institute

steel decks; roofs; building;

STEEL DOOR INSTITUTE

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opnent

Government

Adoption

Certification

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Allen P. Wherry, Managing Director

712 Lakewood Center North

14600 Detroit Avenue

CI evel and , Oh ; o 44107

(216) 226-7700 Telex: 98-5559

Standards Staff:

Ava i 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Founded: 1954

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1954

Eight member companies participating in standards activities

Seventeen active standards including three ANSI standards

SDI standards have been adopted by numerous government agencies.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A nonprofit trade association of U.S. companies engaged in the

production for sale of swing type stee 1 doors and frames. Promotes the use of steel doors and frames in the construction

i ndust ry

.

Administered by its Technical Committee, standardization activities represent a large percentage of the Institute's total program. Maintains liaison with numerous federal agencies including General Services Administration, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development,

Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration.

Works closely with various code groups and has been instrumental

in establishing and promulgating a great number of standards

helpful to the construction industry, including standardized

specifications for steel doors and frames, standardized hardware

locations and hardware preparation, building code improvements,

and establishment of performance specifications.

Distributed directly and through IMI

steel doors; frames; building;

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STEEL FOUNDERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA

John M. Svoboda, Technical and Research Director

Cast Metals Federation Building

455 State Street

Oes Plaines, Illinois 60016

(312) 299-9160

Foi-nded 1902 Standards Staff

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Desi gnati on Certification

Secretari ats

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1964

134 members participating in standards activities

14 specifications on foundry raw materials

SFSA prefix

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

U.S. Subcommittee Advisory Group to ISO/TC 1//SC 11, Steel

Castings

Manufacturers of steel castings,

ducts research programs.

Compiles statistics and conDevelops own standards for foundry raw materials and works

through other organizations to develop standards for the manu- facture and use of carbon, low alloy and high alloy steel castings. Also participates in ASTM, ANSI, NACE, API, MSSVFI, ASME

standards activites.

Distributed directly

Alloy Casting Insititute (1970)

steel; castings; high alloy; foundry; materials;

STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE

E. T. E. Sprague, Managing Director

1703 Parham Road, Suite 204

Richmond, Virginia 23229

(804) 288-3071

Standard! zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Fomerly

Keywords

Founded

;

1928

Type of

Organi Zotion

Standards

Devel opaent

Ccrti f i cati on

Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1928

Established certification procedures are required for member

compani es

.

A nonprofit organization of manufacturers engaged in the fabrication and distribution of open web steel joists. Objectives are

to establish and standardize methods of design and construction

for open web steel joists, to provide test and research data for

public dissemination, to assist in the development of appropriate

building code regulations and to publish information relative to the proper use of steel joists in the interests of safety and

publ i c wel fare.

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Standard! zati on Activities

Avai 1 at i 1 ity

Keywords

Current standard specifications ? re recognized throughout the

industry and include Load Tables for Open Web, Longspan, and Deep

Longspan Steel Joists comprising H-Series, LH-Series and DLH- Series. In addition, the Institute has developed standard specifications and weight tables for Joist Girders, which are jrimary

structural members.

Solddirectly

joist; steel joist; building;

STEEL PLATE FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION

Earl A. Bratton, Executive Director

2901 Finley Road, Suite 103

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

(312) 629-2990

Founded: 1933

Type of

Organi zati on Representati on

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Representatives of member companies are appointed to serve on standards committees of AWKA, ASME, ANSI, API, AWS, NF PA and

others

.

Scope A national trade association representing companies engaged in the fabrication and erection of all types of weldable metal plate

into pressure and nonpressure tanks, processing and storage ves- sels, heat exchangers, penstocks, weifjments, and other products

for industries worldwide.

Standardization

Activities

Keywords

Works with standards developing organizations to update accepted

standards in order to ketp current with continuing improvement

in materials and techniques.

steel fabrication; steel plate; manufacturing; iTdust-ial

equipment;

STEEL SERVICE CENTER INSTITUTE

Andrew G. Sharkey, President

1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Suite 1000

Washington, D.C. 20006

'202) 785-3642 Telex: 297632

Founded: 1909

Type of

Organi zation

Representati on

Scope

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Two safety specialists from member companies serve as voting

delegates on ANSI Bll Committee.

A voluntary trade association represen t i ng the interests of some

80 percent of the meta' service center i ndu s t ry wh i ch serves the

metal supply needs of some 300,000 manufacturers and fabricators

through 1,000 outlets.

Standardization Participates in the development of safety standards for powerActivities driven machines used by the industry as developed through Committee Bll.

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Formerly American Iron, Steel, and Heavy Hardware Association (1909

American Steel Warehouse Association (1934)

Steel Service Center Institute (1957)

Keywords metal; steel; distribution; materials;

STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINER INSTITUTE

Bernard M. Fliger, DirectOi of Administration

2204 Morris Avenue

Union, New Jersey 07033

(201) 688-8750

Founded 1944 Standards Staff: 1 Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opment

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Recommended Interim 3tandards are developed by SSCI for processing through ANSI-MH2 Committee on steel drums and pails. Standards arp published by ANSI when containers are in common use,

17 arp

active standards

standards

Desi gnati on Government

Adopti on

Certi f icacion

Secretari ats Scope

Standard! zati on Activities

Avai labi 1 ity

Keywords

ANSI MH2.X

By reference in Military and Federal Specifirations, usually in conjunction with 49 CFR, Department of Transportation Specificati ons . Container certification is by manufacturers who test and mark

(emboss) according to government regulations.

ANSI Committee MH2, Metal Drums and Pails

A national trade organization representing manufacturers of steel

drums and pails. Maintains liaison activities with customer

groups, reviews testing proceduies and specifications with regulatory agencies. Is actively involved in environmental problems

and has contact with legislative representatives of the Federal

and state governments.

Cooperates with the Bureau of Explosives and the Office of

Hazardous Materials, Department of Transportati on, and the U.S.

Army Natick Laooratories to develop standards. Has also worked

with the Uniform Freight Classification Committee, National Motor

Freight Classification Committee, Manufacturing Chemists Association, Petroleum Packaging Commi ttee, and Nationa 1 Paint and Coatings Association to develop 95 percent of tie standards existing

in the industry. As the industry representative, SSCI regularly

participates in development of the United Nation's program for

thj development of i nte-nat i onal packaging regulations as part of

t'ie U.S. Delegation. These standardization activities consist of

'.pproximately 10 percent of the total program with the Technical

Project Chairmen Committee admi n i ster i rg the activities.

Distributed througn ANCI

steel drums; pails; packaging; transportation;

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STEEL STRUCTURES PAINTING COUNCIL

John D. Keane, Executive Director

440'J Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

(412) 578-3327

Founded: 1950

Type of Technical Society

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Standards developer since 1950

Developaent 78 active standards

No current standards processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certi f lication

Scope

SSPC prefix

27 standards adopted by DoD

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Determines and outlines the best methods developed for cleaning

and painting steel; issues specifications covering practical and

econom.cal methods of surface preparation and painting of steel

structures; and evaluates through long-range research programs

involving field and laboratory work the various niethods, coatings, and costs necessary to prevent or reduce corrosion on steel

structures

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abii ty

Keywords

30 committees with 350 members participating in standards activities. Assimilates the newest technology into usable and effective specifications for the coatings industry. Develops standards through a comprehensive voluntary consensus process. Issues

standards for surface preparation, paint application, painting

systems, and paints. Surface preparation pec i f i cat i ons describe

hand and power tool cleaning, chemical cleaning, and all levels

of blast cleaning. Develops visual standards for surface appear- ance after cleaning as an optional supplement to the surface

preparation specifications. Paint application specifications

include standards for shop, field, and maintenance painting;

measurement of paint film thickness, guides for safety in paint

application, and a guide for maintenance repainting,. Also has

visual standards for evaluating the decree of rusting on painted

steel su-faces.

Distributed directly

protective coatings; anti-corrosion; painting; paint; steel;

materi a 1 s

STEEL TANK INSTITUTE

Brian Donovan, Executive Director

666 Dundee Road, Suite 705

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

(312) 498-1980

Founded: 1916

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

373
Standards

Oesi gnat i ons

S T I p r e f i x

Government

Adopt i on Although not formally adopted, many government agenci

or reference STI standards.

es recogni ze

Certi fication No certification, qualification, or accreditation Trcgrams,

although manufacturers are "licensed" to fabricjte in accordance

with sti-P, specifications. Strict quality assurance programs

are administered by ST!.

Scope A trade association representing steel tank manufacturers and

suppliers in the United States and Canada. Functions primarily

on a national level, representing its member in a wide range of

technical, code, and related areas. Standard! zati on Activities

Developed sti-P, standards for exterior corrosion protection of

underground steel storage tanks. A limited number of recommended practicesstorage

also developed by tie institute.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords steel tanks; underground storage;

trial equipment; construction;

corrosion protection; indusSTEEL WINDOW INSTITUTE

M. T.

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Designation

Scope

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Fornerly

Keywords

McFarl and , Di rector

1230 Keith Building

CI evel and , Ohi o 44115

(216) 241-7333

Founded 1920

Trade Association

Standards Developer

SWI Recommendations

A trade association composed of American steel window manufacturers. Through research and interchange of ideas among its

members, develops and makes available to the building trade better products and services. Conducts surveys to determine usage

data .

Issues Recommended Specifications for Steel Windows after performing simplification studies to identify preferred types and

sizes. Circulates -e c omme n d a t i o n s to members ana irterested

parties.

Distributed directly

Metal Window institute

windows; steel windows; building;

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STUCCO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Robert F. Welch, Executive Secretary

14006 Ventura Boulevard

Sherman Oaks, California 91403

(213) 789-8733

Founded: 1957

Type of

Organi zati on Scope

Standardization

Acti vi t i es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Promotes the use of colored stucco finish coats in building con- struction. Increases industry's service to contractors, architects, and the public.

DeveloDS standards as needed. Publishes Exterior Colored Stucco

Guide Specification. Although national in scope, standard variations are recognized because of geograpMc differences in climate, skilled manpower, and material availability.

Distributed directly

stucco; masonry;

SUMP AND SEWAGE PUMP MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Durward Humes, Managing Director

221 North LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 346-1600

Founded: 1956

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Certification Provides a certification and labeling program for all products

which conform to specified standards

Scope A national trade organization representing the manufacturers of

Qomestic sump pumps, together with component and accessory suppliers. Activities include development and promulgation of

quality standards, spelling out design and performance criteria

for sump pumps used in homes; development and dissemination of

statistical information designed to describe market size and

activity; promotion of improved provisions in building codes on the use of sump pumps; and education efforts designed to en- courage proper and safe installation, maintenance, and use of

domestic sump pumps.

Developed the Domestic Sump Pump Standards which are national in scope and designed to supply the purchaser and user with accurate

performance data and to assist in the determination of pioper

application and selection of this equipment. They provide a uniform method of testing and rating, and include a specification

system covering basic materials or construction for all major

components. They also detail minimum specifications for motors,

rameplate data, service cords, and control switches.

Distributed directly

Sump Pump Manufacturers Association (1981)

pumps; buildings; industrial equipment;

Standardi zati on Activities *

Availabi iity

Formerly

Keywords

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TANNERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA

Donald Ellison, President

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

2501 M Street NW Washington, D.C.

(202) 785-9400

. , Suite

20037

350

Founded 1917

f rade Association

Standards Developer

A trade association of the leather industry. Membership includes

tanners and finishers of leather. Organized through the

amalgamation of regional as well as national groups concerned

with the processing, finishing, a. id marketing of hides, skins,

and leather. Activities cover the full range of trade

association functions including statistical compilation and

standardization in various areas such as leather colors, raw material, and technical specifications.

Develops official standards for seasonal leather, foot-wear, and

accessory colors prepared by t h r Color Bureau of the Tanners

Council with the assistance of shoe manufacturers and retailers.

Publishes a semiannual Official Leather Color Book. Master Standards are preserved by the council fcr reference and duplication.

Developed and publishes a standard method for commercial trim of

domestic cattlehides known as Corrne'-ci al Standard, CS 268-65 , Hide Trim Pattern for Domestic Cattlehides.

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

The Research Laboratory of the Tanners Council has developed

standards accepted in the hide and leather industries for degree

of cure and weigh' differentials between fleshed, brined, and

green hides. The council's Hide Bureau has defined the characteristics of various commercial hide selections and the applicable weight designations for such selections. The Council has

also developed and maintains a standardized system for designation of leather weight or thickness.

Distributed directly

Merger of National Association of Tanners; Morocco Manufacturers

National Association; Patent and Enamelled Leather Manufacturers

Association

Keywords leather; tanning; hides; materials; clothing;

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

William L. Cullison, Executive Director

Technology Park/Atlanta

P.O. Box 105113

Atlanta, Georgia 30348

(404) 446-H00

Founded: 1915 Standards Staff: 2

Tyjie of Technical Society

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Standards developer since 1915

Development 268 O.ficial, Provisional, and Historical Test Methods

Official Methods are submitted for consideration to ANSI

36 methods are active ANSI standards

376
Standards

Designations

Secret ari ats

Scope

Standardization

Act i vities

Availability

Keywords

T -- Official, Provisional, and Historical Test Methods

UM -- Useful Test Methods, which are puLlished by TAPPI but have

no: oeen through the regulated review process.

ANSI Commit- tee P3, Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard

U.S. TAG for ISO/TC 6, Paper, Board, and Pulp

Purposes are to further the application of the sciences in the

pulp and p>per industry; to promote investigation, research, and

interchange of ideas among its members in the field of pulp and

paper manufacture and use; to promote education in the science

and practice of pulp anu paper manufacture; to arrange for the

collection and dissemination of information; to provide technical

facts, data, and testing procedures fundamental to pulp and paper

manufacture and use; to promote the professional, social, and

economic welfare of its members.

Publishes testing procedures which include Official, Provisional,

Historical, and Useful Methods prepared by technical committees

and approved by the various divisions of TAPPI in accordance with

rules and regulations prescribed by the Test Methods Hanagoment

Committee. Historical Methods are former Official or Provisional

methods which have been reclassified because they are no longer

in common use or Lave been superseded by advanced technology.

Useful Methods are those found useful in the industry but not worthy of consideration as Official or Provisional Methods.

Cooperates with the American Society for Testing and Materials,

the Intersociety Color Council in developing color standards, and

the American National Standards Institute in promoting American

and International Standards.

Distributed directly and through IHS, IMI, and Globa.

pulp; paper; forest products; wood products; corrugated

container; packaging;

TEST BORING ASSOCIATION

nchael Cloney, Executive Director

P.O. Drawer F Jamesburg, New Jersey 08831

(201) 521-4441

Founded: 1941

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Availability

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Promotes and furthers the interest of contractors and others en- gaged in test boring and core drilling, and engages in activities

which enhance the progress of tht test boring and core drilling

i ndust ry

.

Developed and has availaole 3 Recommended Standard Boring Specification for Cased Borings.

D i s t r i buted directly

Test Boring and Core Drilling Contractors Association

Test Boring Contractors Association (1969)

test boring; earth drilling; construction;

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TEXTILE RENTAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Jonn J. Contney, Executive Director

1250 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard

P.O. Box 1283

Hallandale, Florida 33009

(305) 457-7555

Founded 1913 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organi zaii on Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Designation

Certi f i cati on Scope

St andardi zation

Ac ti vi ti es

Avai lability

Former!

y

Key-crds

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1978 in health care linen service and

for liner,, towels, and garments

2200 members participating in standards activities

28 active standards

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

TRSA Standards for Hospital Service

TRSA Voluntary Purchasing Standards

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A national trade association representing companies world-wide

engaged in the rental and commercial laundering/linen field.

TRSA member companies provide laundry and linen service to all areas of U.S. hospitals and all types of commercial

establ i shments

.

Directed toward fulfilling user defined requirements of the industry and its health care customers. Works closely with the

American Hospital Association and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. TRSA Hospital Standards relate to processing, delivery, cleanliness, sanitation, and management standards

of textile rental service. Technical input is solicited from

throughout the hospital industry and its related trade associations and accrediting agencies.

TRSA Hospital Standards are used by hospital officials throughout

the United States in applying requirements to commercial

laundries, cooperative laundries, contract linen service, suppliers, as well as hospital in-house laundries.

Distributed thr ugh TRSA member companies worldwide and directly

Linen Supply Association of America (1978)

laundry; linen service; hospital; textiles; sanitation; Dubllc

health;

THERMAL INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Jack Barnhart, Executive Director

7 Kirby Plaza

Mt. Kisco, New York 10549

(914) 241-2284

Founded

;

1942

Type of

Organi zation

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Certi flcation No certification programs

378
Stcretar 1 ats I SO/ TC 163/WGI, Thermal Insulation Terminology

Scope A nonprofit trade association of manufacturers of industrial and

commercijl types of thpriral insulation. Fosters enerny conservation, develops applicatijn and performance standards, and diseminates i n f orn;at i on . Represents manufacturers of cj.cium

silicate, fibrous glass, mineral wool, ceramic fiber, foamed

glass, urothane, and other thermal insulations.

Standard! /at ion

Activities

Assisted ASTM in preoaration of test methoas

dards relating to thermal insuKting products,

in tnermal and mechanical testing, ai.d fire te

in ASTM, ASHRAE, NFPA, NI3S, and ISO/TC 163

and product stanSponsors researcn

; t i ng . Member sh i p

Formerly

Keywords

National Insulation Manufacturers Association

thermal insulation; building; materials;

THREAD INSTITUTE

O'Jay Niles, Executive Director

1101 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 862-0518

Founded 1933

Type of

Organl zat 1 on Scope

Standardization

Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

A national trade association for thread manufacturers, converters

and jobbers.

Maintains a Technical Committee which is responsible for the

institute's standards and which has several ad hoc subcommittees

for cotton, silk, nylon, polyester, and corespun threads.

Cooperates with the U.S. Army Natlcn laboratories 1n development

of Federal Specifications for thread: V-T-276, Cotton; V-T-280,

Cotton Gimp, Buttonhole; V-T-291, Linen; V-T-295, Nylon; V-T-285,

Polyester; V-T-301, Silk; MIL-T-43548, Thread Polyester, Cotton

Covered; MIL-T-43624, Polyester, Spun; MIL-T-43636, Nylon, NonMelting; MIL-T-83193, Nylon, Spun Staple, High Temperature.

Also maintains liaison with thread-oriented committees of the

American Society for Testing and Materials through representatives of member firms. Participates in the Annual Conference on Weights and Measures.

Cotton Thread Institute (1945)

thread; textiles;

TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA

Dr. J.V. Fitzgerald, Executive Director

P.O. Box 326

Princeton, New Jersey 08540

(609) 921-7050

Founded: 1946

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

379
St mdirdi

Of »f I opsent

Scope

Standard

1

tat 1 on Activities

11 irtw» standards

Processed through ANSI

A trade association of ceramic tile manufacturers dedicated to expansion of th» : e r a m 1 c tile 1 n . u s t r y ( n the United States

'trough advertising, p.-amotion, and r^^arch on tile Installation

npt nods . Maintains contact »ith Government agencies and other national

organl/atlr"-; tn as>*t with development and Interpretation of

stances and specification for Installation of ceramic tile.

Annually publishes

Tile Installation.

the guide specification Handbook for Ceramic

This covers all accepted ceramic tile installation methods and references Installation and material standards

applicable to the methods.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI

Keywords tile; ceramic products; building;

TIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Daniel J. Maykuth, Manager

1353 Perry Street

Columbus , Ohio 43?01

(614) 424-6200

F ounded 1949 Standards Staff:

Type of

Organ 1 rat 1 on

Scope

Standard 1 zat 1 on Activities

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Develops the use of tin and promotes the scientific and technical

study of the metal. Its alloys and compounds, and of industrial

processess which use tin or may provide markets.

Participates 1n the development of standards and specifications

for tin Ingots, tinplate, tin alloys, bearings, solders, pewter

and tin, and tin alloy coatings. Membership Is held In committees of the International Oiganization for Standardization (ISO),

American Society for Testing and Materials, Institute of Printed

Circuits, American Welding Society, American Pewter Guild, and

coordination committees for Federal specifications.

Keywords tin; tinplate; solder; pewter; materials;

TIRE AND R IN ASSOCIATION

J. F. Pacult, Executive Vice President and Secretary

3200 West Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44313

'216) 836-5553

Type of

Organ

i

lit i on Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designations

Founded

:

1903 Standards Staff:

Technical Standardizing Organization

Standards Developer

standards developer since 1917

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards not available for review

Tire and Rim Standard
Secr*»tar1 ats U.S. Technical

Valves.

Advisory Group for ISO/TC 31, Tires, Rims and

Scope

Standardl 2*v Ion Activities

r1m, and related

Aval labl lity

Keywords

The technical standardizing body of the tire

parts manufacturers of th? J.S.

Serves as the primary standards developing organization 1n areas

such as tire loads, tire Inflations, tire dimensions, recomnended

rims, dual spactngs, r1m dimensions, valve and valve hole dimensions for tire and r1m equipment used on passenger ca.s, bicycles, motocycl»s, motor scooters, trucks, buses, recreational

vehicles, t

r a11ers, eart hmovers , ro*»'' graders, agricultural

tractors and implements, industrial vehicles, mobile homes, and

aircraft.

Distributed directly

tires; rims; *alv<»s; transportation; consumer products;

TOY MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

Type of

Organ i zat ion

Standards

Designations

Secretariats

Scope

Standardi /at ion

Activities

Availabil ity

Keywords

Douglas Thomson, President

200 Fif'h Avenue

New York, New York 10010

(212) 675-1141

Founded: 1916

Trade Association

Standards Developer

ANSI Z66.1, Minimizing Hazards to Chi'dren from Residual Surface

Coating Materials; ANSI Z315.1, Safety Requ i rem-nts for Tricycles; PS72 76 , Voluntary Product Safety Star.dard for Toys.

U.S. Technical Advisory Group for ISO/TC 181, Toy Safety

The trade association for domestic producers and imoorters of

toys, games, and holiday decorations with 230 members, which

together account fcr about *0 percent of the toy industry's total

sales. The Association is recognized by government, the trade,

the media, and consumers alik? as the authoritative voice of the

U.S toy industry.

Helps tov .takers meet the many thallenges of the toy manufacturing marketplace. Its programs assist member companies in

safety an^ quality contro", rredit and collection, distribution

management, import/export trade, legal advice, public relations,

statistics, consumer information, media relations, and advertising guidelines.

Tf e Association active!y participates, on both domestic and

international levels, in the drafting of safety standards; cooperates closely with governmental, safety, heeltn, and consumer organizations in the development and applicaticn of standards for

the safe use of playthings.

int industry's Voluntary Safety Standard PS72-76 includes more

than i00 separate tasting and design specifications to assure

that normal use and abuse o

f toys will not result in a hazard

that could cause an injury.

Distributed directly and through ANSI and ASTM

toys; consumer products; safety;

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T j* AF ; IC All J I T BUREAU

Kent Sammon , Managl g Director

703 Third

New York

,

(212) 692

Founded:

Avenue

New Yo rk 5930

1933

1001 7

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Profess ; onal Soc lety

Standaros Developer

Consists of advertlseis, advertising agencies, anr* operators of

outdoor advertising plants. Furthers the joint Interests of Its membership and the general public.

Establishes standard practices with respect tr the circulation,

evaluation, and visibility of outdoor advertising supervises and

directs practices in connection with the collection, recording,

and authentication of traffic and other da.* 'elated to outdoor

advertising; and prepares ard Issues standardized factual statements of the circulation valjes of outdoor advertising plants.

Distributed directly

advertising; communications;

TRAILER HITCH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Lawrence F. Henneberger, Executive Secretary and Counsel

1050 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 500

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 857-6087

Founded: 1967

Type of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Scope Represents domestic manufacturers of trailer hitches and tow

bars. Reports on and represents its membership concerning all matters of federal, state, and local Interest with emphasis on safety regulation.

Standardization Works closely with the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association

Activities and state motor vehicle organizations; supports state adoption of

Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission Regulation V-5 for trailer

hitches.

Keywords trailer hitch; tow bar; recreation; transportation;

TRANSPORTATION DATA COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Edward A. Guilbert, President

1101 17th Street NW. Suite 606

Washington, D.C. 20036-4775

(202) 293-5514

Founded: 1968 Standards Staff: 4

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

382
Standards

Uevel opment

Standards

Designation

Secretarl ats

Scope

Standard i z&t ion

Activities

Availability

Keywords

Has developed 121 electronic d a * a interchange (EDI) standards for

computer-to-computer intercompany business transactions.

EDI prefix

ANSC X12, Business Data Interchange

A public interest association, with membership open to those com- panies interested in modernizing and automating business systems

through the use of computer and communications technology.

A national center for the coordination of intercompany standards

for the electronic transmission and receipt of over 120 Oifferert

business transaction sets user" in electronic data interchange

(EDI). Develops EDI Standards which are used as the be-eline

standards for computer-to-computer data intarchange in the rail,

motor, ocean, grocery and warehouse industries, claims, finny,

and other business applications. Maintains and updates all

standards ranging from the grocery industry's purchase orders and

invoices to the transportation Industry's bills of lading,

freight bills, and payment standards Maintains liaison on the

development of data standards with iniustry and government

standards bodies, including the United Nations' Economic

Commission for Eu r ope.

Sold d i rect 1

y

transportation; data processing; business;

TRUCK BODY AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION

Berkeley C. Sweet, President

5530 Wisconsin Avenue

Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

(301) 652-8004

Founded: 1947

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards 15 recommended practices

Development None processed through ANSI

Scope A nonprofit organization which represents 750 manufacturers,

distributors, and suppliers of truck bodies, equipment, and

related accessories worldwide. Advances the interests of the

industry; represents the industry in legislative matters; and

develops practices and methjds designed to aid the industry.

Publishes monthly newsletters in the field of finance, labor,

labor safety standards, legislation, excise taxes, and motor

vehicle sa , ety

.

Standardization Because TBEA's membership is comprised of various seen.ents of the

Activities industry, each wit 1 specific types of equipment, organizational

makeup, or problen.. oeculiar to their ov»n proeucis or distribution methods, a

c m of industry divisions was developed to cope witn their i 'idual needs. These divisions include two

types; those inclusive of distribution trade areas, and those

devoted to product types. These <nclude the following divisions:

Ambula'ice Manuf act u

' ers , Automotive Electrical Components,

Beverage Booy Ma nu f ac ; u rer s , Elevating Tailgate, Fire Apparatus

Manufacturers, Hydraulic Hoist, Hydraulic Hoist and Dump Body,

Rear Leading Refuse Body Manufacturers, Refrigerated Transport,

School Bus Manufacturers Institute, Service Body Institute, Truck

383
•••iwidUM*" MMMNMM0

Avallabi ! Ity

Formerly

Keywords

Tank Manufacturer', Utility Body Qoaie^. ind Van Body Division.

Each division has an enqlneerlng cnnr.mttee responsible for re- search and develop ment in standardisation activities.

Glossary of Terms - Van Body Facts; Hopper

Publishes technical papers, such as Glossary of Terms - H>dra'jl1c

Hoist, Ourp Bodies, Elevating Tailgates;

T r u c k Van Bodies and Components; Truck

Capacity Rating for Rear Loading Refuse Bodies; Hyorauli; Hoist

and Dump Body Classification Chart; Hydraulic Conversion Hoist

Classification Chart; Static load Test Code for School Bu» Body

Structure; bo.'ndard Code for lesting and Rating Autrmotive Bus Hot Water Heating and Ventilating Equipment; and tiv School Bus Accident Reporting Form.

Various committees work with Federal and state yovernmental

agencies and issue industry papers including: Excise Tax Guide;

OSHA Guide for Applying Safety and Health Standards; Handbook for

FMVSS Final and Intermediate Manufacturers; Responsibilities of

Truck Chassis Dealers to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act; "Mini

Guide" to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards Guide; Lighting Diagrams Published in Confor- mance with Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108; A Layman's

Guide to Basic Law Under the National Labor Relations Act; OSHA

Standards for Motor Vehicles, and the Occupational Safety and

Health Guide.

Distributed directly

National Truck

National Truck

(1952)

Body Manufacturers Association (1949)^

Body Manufacturers and Distributor*. Assoc 1 at i on

trucks; buses; transportation;

TRUCK MIXER MANUFACTURERS BUREAU

Vincent P. Miearn, Secretary

900 Spring Street

Silver Spring, Maryland 20310

(301) 587-1400

Type of

Organization

Cert 1

i

i cat ion

Scope

Standa.-dizat 'Ion Activities

Availabil ity

Keywor ds

Founded: 1944

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Ratine plates are affixed to all mixers meeting Bureau standards.

Represents manufacturers of concrete truck mixers.

Participates with government in the development and interpretation of specifications. Cooperates with the National Ready

Mixed Concrete Association to develop standards. Standards cover

truck mixers and agitators, ./hethe truck or trailer mounted.

Publishes Truck Mixer and Agitator Standards.

Distributed directly

concrete; concrete mixers;

384
T r '*CK TRAILER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Donald W . Vierimaa, Director of Engineering

1020 Princess Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(703) 549-3010

Founded 1941

Type of Trad? Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards Developed 44 recomirended practices and 37 technical <bulletins

Development r.ince 1961

90 trailer manuf act jr1 ng companies participate 1n development

None processed through ANSI

Draft recommended practices and technical bulletins available tor

revi ew

..tandards Recommended Practices and Technical Bulletins are by Number

Designations

Certification No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

Scope An international trade association that represents the manufacturers of truck pulled trailers and intermodal containers, and

manufacturers supplying components and parts tc the trailer,

tank, and container manufacturing industry.

Standardization Recommended practices are issued as suggested solutions to deActivities sign, specification, and manufacture or tests of truck trailers

and their components. Examples include trailer hitches and con- nections, air brake system tests, lighting devices, and weld

finishes for tank vehicles.

Technical bulletins are issued tc aid carriers or shippers in the

operation of truck trailers or to improve the serviceability or use. Examples include brake perform ancn test methods, tank

venting, corrosion prevention, and electrical wiring.

Works with organizations such as ANSI, ISO, the American Trucking

Association, the Association of American Railroads, the Society

of Automotive Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, U.S.

Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

National Fire Protection Association, U.S. Department of Labor

( 0SHA) , and others . Availability Distributed directly

Keywords trailers; containers; tractor-trailers; transportation; cargo

tanks;

TRUSS PLATE INSTITUTE

Karen L. Seldon, Administrative Assistant

100 West Church Street

Frederick, Maryland 21701

(301) 694-6100

Founded: 1961

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Standards 25 members active in standards development

Developaent

385
Standards T P I and PCI prefixes

Des Ignat Ions

Certification Provides an In-plant Inspection service for ma n u f a c I u r e r s of

metal piate connected wood trusses in accordance with Uniform

Buildirg Code (UBC) Standards under Its Quality Control Inspection Proiram. TPI is recognized as an approved quality control

agency 'or ;he inspection of metal plat* connected wooc trusses.

Scope A nonprofit organization of ma no f act u

- er s engaged in the production and d i s t r 1 bu t i or. of >n e t a 1 connector plates for the trussed

rafter industry; maintains the industry on a sound engineering

basis by establishing methods of design and construction for wood

trussed rafters using metal connector plates; orovides t»st ?.iid research data for public dissemination; assists in the development of proper building code regulations; and disseminates infor

mation relative to the proper use of wood trussed rafters in the

interest of safety and public welfare.

Develops design standards for metal plate connected wood trusses

and parallel chord wood trusses. Publishes bracing recommendations, a quality control manual, a code of standard practice for

the metal plate connected wooo truss Industry, and a commentary

on handling and erection of wood trusses. Promotes product

acceptance with code authorities. Also publishes design criteria

and span tables.

Availability Distributed directly

keywords wood trusses; wood rafters; wood products; building;

Standardization

Activities

TUBE COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA

Ted Klein, Executive Secretary

118 East 61st Street

New York, New York 10021

(212) 935-1290

Founded: 1957

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Availability

Formerly

keywords

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Published six standards

Manufacturers of collapsible metal tubes ( e .g ., toothpaste tubes),

uniteo to further the use of their products.

Publishes standards for nomenclature; standard neck and orifice

sizes, American Standard thread form; modified buttress thread

form; thermoset cap sizes; thermoplastic cap sizes; standard

lenqth, wall, and shoulder si2es.

Distributed directly

The Metal Tube Packaging Council of North America

tubes; packaging; consumer products;

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Richard C. Byrne, Executive Director

25 North Broadway

Tarrytown, New York 10591

(914) 332-0040

Type of

Organization

Scope

Standardization

Activities

bounded 1939

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Manufacturers of shell and tube heat transfer equipment; establishes and maintains high-level design and manufacturing standards. Sponsors research programs and provides a forum for ex- change of technical information.

TEMA standards are prepared in 12 sections which clarify and ex- pano material, thermal, and physical properties of fluids and

oth(?r information related to various classes of exchangers. Publishes The Sample Problem Book which illustrates use of formulas

in the basic standards.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords heat transfer; industrial equipment;

TUBULAR RIVET AND MACHINE INSTITUTE

Type of

Organi zation

Scope

Standardl zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Richard C. Byrne, Administrator

25 North Broadway

Tarrytown, New York 10591

(914) 332-0040

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Represents U.S. companies engaged in the manufacture of rivets

and rivet setting machines in technological areas.

Works within the voluntary standards system to coordinate industry standards activities and acts as an industry voice. Ten members active in standards development. Distributes Metric

Dimensional Standards for General Semi-Tubular Rivets. Is represented on industry standards and ANSI committees.

Distributed directly

Tutular and Split Rivet Council

rivets; fasteners; manufacturing;

ULTRASONIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zat 5 on

Michael Cloney, Administrator

c/o Penn Michael Management

P.O. Drawer F Jamesburg, New Jersey 08831

(201) 521-4441

Founded : 1956

Trade Association

Standards Developer

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Scope

Standardization

Act! vi ties

Avai labl M ty

Formerly

Keywords

Manufacturers of ult(Jion1c equipmenc and component parts.

Promotes the industry; cooperates with government on legislation;

researches the use and safety of products.

Developed definitions covering basic industry terminology

designed to promote a common lanyuage and facilitate understanding between manufacturers and users. Developed a standard rating

covering ultrasonir generators.

Cooperates with the American National Standards Institute, the

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, National

Safety Foundation, Acoustical Society of America, National

Electrical Manufacturers Association, and American Society for

Testing and Materials. Provides assistance to various Government

agencies such as the Departments of t ie Navy and Air Force, and

maintains standardizing liaison witn other Government agencies,

such as the Federal Common 1 c a t i ons Commission.

Distributed directly

Ultrasonic Manufacturers Association (1973)

ultrasonic equipment; industrial equipment;

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

Albino N. Angonese, Managing Engineer, Standards Department

333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

(312) 272-88CC

Washington, D.C.

(202) 638-2323

Founded: 1894

Telex: 72-4336

Standards Staff 50

Type of

Organization

Standards

Development

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Representat ion

Certi fixation

Independent, Not- f or-Prof 1 t Corporation Testing for Public Safety

Developer of Standards for Safety

Standards developer since 1903

465 published and 92 proposed Standards for Safety

301 ANSI approved, 74 being processed through ANil procedures

Activities open to participation by interested persons

UL Standards for Safety

The Department of Defense has adopted 23 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Standards for Safety (February, 1983.) In addition, other government agencies, including the General Services

Administration and the United States Coast Guard, either require

compliance with UL Standards for Sefety or accept UL certification as constituting compliance with applicable regulations.

UL personnel contribute to standards and code-making activities

by serving as members of 500 committees of national a^.-i international organizations including ANSI, NFPA, ASTM, IEC, ISO, and

oti.«*r'i

.

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f iers four services by which products may be identified as complying w th the requirements of UL or other or gan i zat at i o .is or regulating agencies, or as otherwise having been investigated by UL in accoi dance with specified methods or procedures. These

services, their applicability, and the method of i dent i f i cat i o.i are

:

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1. Listing - Products that have been Inmost 4 -.jated with respect

to reasonably foreseeable risks to life and property and for

which the risks have been reduced to an acceptable degree.

Product; are identified by the UL Listing Mark.

2. Classification - Products that have been investigated with

respect to one or more of the following: (a) specific risks

only, (b) performance under specified conditions, (.) regulatory

codes, or (<l) standards of organizations other than UL, including

international standards. This service is generally applicable to industrial and commercial croducts. Products are identified by

the UL Classification Marking.

3. Recognition - Products that have only been investigated for use as components of equipment Listed or Classified by UL.

Products <-re identified by the manufacturer's identification and

a model number or the equivalent. Products may also be identified by the UL Recognized Component Mark.

4. Certificate - Products that comprise a field installed system

investigated at a specific location, or specific quantities of

certain products, under such conditions that it is impractical to apply the Listing Mark or Classification Marking to each product.

Products or systens are identified by a Certificate issued by the

manufacturer or installer under UL's authorization.

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Secretariats

As an integral part of each of these four services, UL maintains

a Follow-Up Service under which UL conducts factory inspections

and counterchecks of manufacturers' inspection and test procedures for determining continued compliance with the requirements

under which the product or system was initially investigated.

In cooperation with EIA, UL serves as the National Supervising

Inspectorate (NSI) of the I £ C Quality Assessment System for

Electronic Components ( I ECQ- Sy st em ) for the U.S. The IECQ-System

is designed to encourage international trade in electronic com- ponents. It is intended that components certified by an approved

manufacturer in one participating country be acceptable to users

in other participating countries without further testing. The

NSI is the national organization responsible for the surveillance

of all quality assessment necessary for the system, including

these responsibilities: approval of manufacturers, independent

distributors, and independent laboratories; supervision of the

Certificate of Conformity; and audit testing of approved

components

.

ANSI C101, Leakage Current for Electrical Applicances

IEC/SC 31A, Flameproof Enclosures

IEC/SC 3 1 H , Apparatus for Use in the Presence of Ignitable Dust IEC/TC 61, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Applicances

IEC/SC 61D, Appliances for Mir Conditioning for Household and

Similar Purposes

IEC/TC 61/WG9, Temperature Limits for Supplementary and Reinforced Insulation Under Abnormal Operation Conditions

IEC/TC 74, Safety of Data Processing Equipment and Office

Mach i nes Scope

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Objectives are to conduct scientific investigations, studies,

experiments, and tests to determine the relation of various

materials, devices, constructions, and methods to life, fi,-e, and

casualty hazards; to ascertain, define, and publish standards,

c 1 a s s i f i cat i on i , and specifications for materials, devices,

constructions, and methods affecting such hazards; end provide

other information tending to reduce or prevent bodiiy injury,

loss of life, and p.operty damage from fire, crine, and casualty.

The primary business of UL 1s product safety certification and

UL's Standards for Safety play an important part in this process

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of investigation, identification, and aud ( t. Each of UL's

engineering departments ha j prepared standards for use in this

work. A catalog listing all available UL Stjndards for Safety is published twice yearly. Members of UL's five Engineering

Councils assist and advise UL engineers in an effort to provide

safety requirements that reflect realistic considerations of

field experience and practical judgments* as well as sound

engineering technology. UL Engireering Councils currently serve

in the areas of Burglary Protection, Casualty, Electrical, Fire,

and Marine.

The Consumer Advisory Council members advise UL in establishing

levels of safety for consumer products. They also provide additional user field experience and information in the area of

product safety and assist in educating the general public in the

limitations and safer use jf specific consumer products.

UL Standards for Safety are developed under procedures that

provide for participation, review, and comment from industry,

government, insurance groups, consumers, other interested

parties, and the general public. These procedures take into

consideration the needs and opinions of a wide variety of interests concerned with the subject of the standard and afford due

process to all those who will be affectod by the standard.

UL's Technical Assistance to Exporteis (TATE) program offers help

to exporters in getting information about international and foreign national standards and information about foreign laboratories and certification programs. UL will investigate a product in accordance with a published foreign national standard or an internatioral standard. UL-generated data may then be submitted to

a foreiqn test station for consideration as a part of their

investigation.

Availability Distributed directly and through ANSI and Global. Available in micro f orm through IHS, IMI, and NSA. Available in England

through the British Standards Institution (BSI). Certain Standards available in French through AFNOR and in Japanese through

Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS).

Formerly Underwriters Electrical Bureau (1901)

Keywords safety; certification; testing; burglary; casualty; marine;

electrical equipment; fire protection; recreation; general;

Industrial equipment; consumer products; air handling;

UNITED LI6HTNIK6 PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

Robert M. Baker, Executive Director

34 May Street

Wenster, New York 14580

(716) 872-4008

Founded 1935

Type of

Organ i zat i on Representation

Scope

Trade Association

Wo. ks through other organizations to develop standards

100 members acti/e in lightning protectior

dards developers such as UL ani NFPA.

acti vi ties of stanProvides reliable educational materials on the hazards of lightning and what consititutes proper lightning protection. Members

must conform to the hiynest standards of lightning protection

systems, engineering, installation, and service to maintain

membershi p

.

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Star<«ard1 z a 1 1 o n H»-5er S serve on numerous co^-ittees and in other* key roles 1" Activities helping to establish various standards an-) codes, such as the

Lightning Protection Code of the National Fire Protection Association and the Lightning Protection Installation Requirements Code

of Underwriters Laboratories. Consulted frequently by building

supply nic.n<jfacturers, insurance firms, safety groups, and power

companies to advise on potential hazards and proper lightning

protect 1 on . Keywords lightning protection; building; safety;

UNITED STATES COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Type of

Organ 1 nation

Represent a t i or

David L. Grove, President

1212 A venue of the Americas

New Yo rk . New Yoi k 10036

(212) 354-4480

Founde .J: 1945

Trade Assoc 1 at 1 on

Te 1 e

)

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Work through other organizations to develop standards

U.S. National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce

(ICC)

U.S. Committee of th<- International Organization of Employers

(IOE)

Secretariats

Sc ope

Standardization

Activities

U.S. Secretariat for the Bjsines*

(USA-CIAC) to the Organization

Oevel opment ( OFCD) .

ani. Industry Advisory Committee

for Economic Cooperation and

Keywords

A trade association of 250 U.S. based multinational corporations.

Represents i'.s members by keeping them informed of International

business developments having a major impact on their operations.

Horns with ICf a harmonize trade practices and terminology

result 'no in Universal Standards and the Uniform Customs and

Practice fo Documentary Credits. Serves is the business voice

in the I nte-nat 4 ona 1 Labor Organization which Is active In establishing international labor standards in the form of conventions,

which are binding on states which ratify them, and nonblndlng

recommendations. Works with OECD to provide models for national

legislation, su rK as tax provisions, and voluntary standards of

behavior for multinationals.

labor i* . dards; social welfare; business;

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION

P. J. Boatwright, Jr Executive Directo.

Go I f House

Far Hills. New Jersey 07931

(201) 234-2300

Founded i?94

Type of

Organi zat 1 on Scope

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Membership consists of regularly organized golf clubs and golf courses. Serves as a govtrning body for golf in the United

States. Promotes scientific worl in green keeping and turf

maragement. Provides data on rulas, tournament procedure, and

ot v ier related topics.

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Standardization Developed standards for q j l f balls and go'f clubs. In Rules of

Activities Golf, specifications concerning style and make of clubs, and

si ;°, weight, and velocity of golf Dills are included. These

specifications are applicable to equipment and balls used 1n con- nection with tournaments conducted by the association or under

its r u

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.

Availability Distributed directly

Keywords golf; golf equipment; sports;

UN IT t D STATES HIDE, SKIN AND LEATHER ASSOCIATION

Jeroire J. Brelter, President

1 707 N Street NW

.

Washlnqton, D.C. 20036

(202) 833-2405

Type of

Organ 1 zat 1 on Scope

Standard wa 1 1 on Activities

Availability

Formerly

Founded 1980

Trade Association

Standards Devel oper

A national trade association representing the hide and skin

trade. Members include meat packers, hide processors, brokers

and dealers, and exporters. Organized to promote and improve

relations and conditions 1n the hide industry. Maintains liaison

with allied trades as well as the government.

Primarily concerned with developing a descriptive package to protect buyers and sellers of hides and skins. Standards describe the product and deal with delivery, trim, grading, weight

loss in shipment, and tolerances with an emphasis on exporting.

Distributed di recti

y

National Hide Association

American Association of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders

Keywords animal hide; leather; materials;

U.S. METRIC ASSOCIATION

Valerie Antoine, President

10245 Andasol Avenue

Northridge, California 91325

(213) 368-7443

Founded: 1916

Type of

Organi zatlon

Representation

Certification

Scope

Professional Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

1,000 members participate in standards developers.

standards activities of the major

USMA has a Certified Metrication Specialist (CMS) program that is administered by the USMA CMS Board. The CMS award is made after

applicant oasses a stringent examination.

A nonprofit organization representing 3,500 members from many

inJustrie*. Provides metrication information to companies;

provides consumer and educational services.

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Standard i za t i on Act i v i t i es Involved primarily in promulgating correct SI metric usage in cooperation with ANSI, AS"M, ASME, ANMC, NAS, and other societies in order to draft metric standards and help determine

correct usage of metric units.

Type of

Organi ration

Standards

Oevel opnent

Keywords metrics; metric conversion; education; general;

UNITED STATES PHARMACOPE I AL CONVENTION

William M. Heller, Executive Director

12601 Twlnbrook Parkway

Rockville, Maryland 20852

(301) 881-0666

Founded: 1820 Standards Staff: About three

dozen scientists totally

involved, not counting

a dm i n i s t rat i ve support.

Scientific Society

Standards Developer

Standards developer since 1820

385 members active in standards development

1,022 USP Reference Standards

2,912 Articles available

1,000 under development

None processed through ANSI

Draft standards available for review

USP, United States Pharmacopeia

NF, National Formulary

The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act makes USP and NF standards

enforceable by the Food and Drug Administration. Comparable acts

exist in most states. Canada and other countries recognize

USP-NF in their laws and/or regulations.

USP is not a certifying agency. FDA is required by law to certify insulin against US 0 standards before manufacturers release it.

Recognized authorities in medicine, pharmacy, and allied sci- ences. Revises and publishes the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) and the

National Formulary (NF), the legal compendia of drug standards.

Defines articles (i.e., drug substances, drug dosage forms, inactive ingredients, medical devices, and diagnostic agents);

state? standards for strength, quality and purity; provides test

methods to determine if articles meet standards; establishes

packaging and labeling requirements. The Committee of Revision

with the aid of Advisory Panels coordinates these activities.

Cooperates with the World Health Organization, the British

Pharmacopoeia, and the European Pharmacopoeia. Also with the

Foods Chemicals Codex, National Committee on Clinical Laboratory

Standards, American Chemical Society, and ASTM. Publishes,

bimonthly, the Phar macopei a 1 Forum, which is the drug standards

development journal.

St vindards

Desi gnations

Government

Adoption

Certi fication

Scope

Standardi zat i on Activities

Aval lability

Formerly

Keywords

USP XX- NF XV and

Publishing Company

available directly.

their supplements are available from Mark

Subscriptions to Pharmacopei a 1 Forum are

From 1888 to 1975 the National Formulary was maintained by

American Pharmaceutical Association

the

drugs; medical devices; diagnostic agents

pharmacopeias; chemicals; medicines; medical;

pha rmaceut i c a 1 s

;

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UNITED STATES TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION

Paul K. Hart, Executive Director, Technical Disciplines

1801 K Street NW. Suite 1201

Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 872-1200

Foe; :ided 1897

Type of

Organl zati on Representation

Secretariats

Scope

Standard!' zat1 on Activities

Formerly

Keywords

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

i n c omm i 1 1 ee s Association is of the

repreMembers participate on their own behalf

IEEE, EIA, and ANSI. In some cases the

sented directly.

Protection Engineeis Group (PEG)

USTA Is the association of the United States wireline telephone

companies. Until 1983, membership of the Bell Companies was not permitted by the Association's by-laws and the fact that the Bell

operating companies were part of AT&T. With divestiture the As- sociation has dropped the word "independent" from its name and

the seven regional telephone companies created after divestitive

have joined the Association.

While not currently a standards developer the Association re- serves the right to sponsor standardization activities which it

may deem necessary. With formation of the Exchange Carriers

Standards Association, USTA will likely support those efforts.

The PCG secretariat will not be affected. The association and Its members participate at the working group level of various

standards developing organizations and provide the secretariat

for the Protection Engineers Group which is a standards

developer.

United States Independent Tel ephone Association

telephone; network; communications; transmission;

U.S. TENNIS COURT AND TRACK BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

David L. Stumph, Executive Director

1800 Pickwick Avenue

Glenview, Illinois 60C25

(312) 724-7700

Founded: 1965

Type of Trade Association

Organization Standards Developer

Certification i he association has developed a voluntary Buil'er Certification

Program. To become a certified builder, a menber must pass a written examination that demonstrates a high level of knowledge

of tennis court const ruct i on

.

Scope Represents tennis court and track builders in the United States

and Canada. Members include builders of tennis courts, game

courts, and running tracics; manufacturers of court and track

surface materials, fencing, lighting systems, and court

accessories; a. id professionals involved in the tennis and track

industries.

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Developed Tennis Court and Running Track Guide Specifications.

Maintains technical committers to draft and update specifications. Also publishes a maintenance and Repair Specification

Guide for tennis courts and Lighting and Fencing Specifications.

The latest publications program includes a series of technical

data bulletins on tennis court dimensions (with metric equivalents), windscreens, and site investigation for tennis courts and

tracks. The series also includes site preparation, earthwork

drainage, base/court construction, guidelines for reconditioning

fast-dry tennis courts, tennis court orientation, and soil sterilization; also covers color finish systems for tennis cou r ts and

resurfacing of asphalt courts. A track data series has also been

initiated. The first bulletin covers the conversion of 440 yard

tracks to 400 meters. Publishes a 400 meter even track markings

layout in cooperation with the National Federation of State High

Schools Association.

Participates in liaison committees with the U.S. Tennis Association, National Tennis Association, National Sporting Goods

Association, Illuminating Engineers Society, National Federation

of State High Schools Association, and the U.S. Track A Field

Federation.

Keywords tennis courts; game courts; running tracks; sports;

UNITED STATES TESTING COMPANY

Allen F. Maxfield, Vice President

1415 Park Avenue

Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

(£01) 792-2400

Founded: 1830

Type of Independent Test Laboratory

Organization Standards Developer

Certification Conducts testing for certification and labeling to assure products meet specified standards.

Scope An independent commercial laboratory engaged in product testing

for quality assurance. Standardization Develops standard test procedures including instrumentation for

Activities consumer appliances, toys, home entertainment equipment, garden

and lawn equipment, recreational goods, textiles, chemicals,

cosmetics, drugs, paint, construction materials, plastics, paper,

metals, and foods. Cooperates ., ith ASTM and ANSI. Assists

Government agencies, manufacturers, and trade associations by

product testing to ascertain whether specifications and standards

are met and to establish nationa 1 standards.

Formerly Also known as Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute, Inc.

Keywords quality assurance; testing; consumer products; materials; food;

texti 1 es

;

Standard zation

Act i v i 1 1 es

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VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Joseph C. Frantz, Secretary

161 r Collamer Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44110

(216) 851-2400

Founded 1913

Type of

Organi zati on

Scope

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Trade Association

Standards developer and works through other organizations to devel op standards

Provides a central headquarters for voluntary reports on production and sales and information helpful to its members. Services

include national affairs, education, traffic, foreign competition, and technical standards.

Maintains a Technical Standards Committee which develops standards of safety and performance for floor rare appliances. Publishes a Guideline for a Consumer Floor Care Products Safety

Standards. Cooperates with ASTM, Committee Fll, Vacuum Cleaners.

Provider representation on technical committees of the International El ect rotechni cal Commission in the formulation of international standards, and suoplies a representative to work with

the Canadian Standards Association.

Di stri buted Ji rectly vacuum cleaners; floor care; appliances; consumer products;

VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Malcolm E. O'Hagan, President

1050 17th Street NW., Suite 701

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 331-8105

Founded: 1938

Type of

Organization

Representation

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Members a:tive in MSSVFI, API, AWWA, SME, ISA, NACE, ANSI, and

ISO Scope Represents the flow control industry. Members comprise 80 percent of U.S. production of industrial valves and actuators used

in- oil and gas, power, chemical, construction, water, and process

industries.

Standardi zati on Acti vi ti es Although not a standards making body, VMA is a member of ANSI and

a strong advocate of U.S. and international standards. Members

of the industry are VMA is represented

develops szandards

Product Comnittees.

active in a variety of standards activities,

on ASME B-16, IS0/TC 153, AWWA C504, and

policy through its Technical Committee and

Keywords valves; actuators; flow control; industrial equipment;

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VARIABLE RESISTIVE COMPONENTS INSTITUTE

Raymond E. Pritchard, Executive Director

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opment

Standards

Desi gnati on

Certi f i cat1 on Scope

Standard i zati on Acti vi ti es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

3451 Church Street

Fvanston, Illinois 60203

(312) 677-2350

Founded 1960

Telex: 25-4708 TELESERV DFLD

Standards Staff : 1 Trade Association

Standards Devel ope,- Standards developer since 1960

20 member companies participating in standards activities

4 active standards

Standards and specifications processed through ANSI

Draft standards available to VRCI representatives and applicable

organizations

VRCI and ANSI prefixes

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

An international trade association representing manufacturers and users of potentiometers and trimmers.

Has made significant contributions to the field of standardization and the improvement of quality of variable voltage or resistive devices used in consumer, industrial, and military type

applications. Standards cover Wirewound and Non-Wi rewound Precision Potentiometers, Trimming Potentiometers, Wirewound and NonWirewound Industrial Grade Panel Potentiometers, and Potentiometer Mounted Switches.

Distributed directly and through ANSI

potentiometers; resistive devices; electronic components;

trimmers

;

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION

Robert A. Canham, Director

2626 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 337-2500 Telex 710-822-1171

Founded 1928

Type -f

Organi zati on Scope

Standard i zati on Activities

Technical Society

Works through other organizations to develop standards

Federation of 65 state, regional, and foreign technical societies. Advances fundamental and practical knowledge concerning

the nature, collection, treatment, and disposal of domestic end

industrial wastewaters and the design, construction, operation,

and management of facilities for these purposes. Seeks to: disseminate technical knowledge and information through publications and conferences; promote good public relations and sound

regulations aimed toward proper water pollution control; and

improve the status of those working in this field.

In cooperation with the American Public Health Association e.nd the American Water Works Association, produces Standard Methods

for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Develops and

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publishes manuals of practice for: Safety in Wastewater Wo"ks,

Regulation of Sewer Use. Units of Expression for Wastes and W,:iste Treatment, Sewei Maintenance, Sewage Treatment Plant Design,

Design and Construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Uni.orm

Systems of Accounts for Wastewater Utilicies, and Operation for

Was tewater Plants . Keywords environment; wastewater; pollution; sanitation; water pollution;

WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION

Lucius Cole, Technical Director

4151 Naperv i 1 1 e Road

Lisle, Illinois 60532

(312) 369-1600

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Desi gnations

Certification

Scope

Standard i z?tion

Activities

Avai r

. abi 1 ity

Formerly

Keywords

Founded 1948

Trade Association

Standards Developer

S- 100

S-200

Certifies water softeners and filters complying with Assoc ation

standards Sponsors voluntary certification programs for water

treatment specialists and water treatment equipment installers.

A trade association of water conditioning equipment manufacturers

and suppliers to the water conditioning industry. Conducts a national public relations program, and serves as the industry's

liaisor, with the public, private, and Government sectors.

Fosters the further development of equipment, products, and

services in the industry.

Developed two equipment standards, S-100 for Household, Commercial and Portable Exchange Water Softeners, and S-200 for Household and Commercial Water Filters. A testing prograir for both

standards is conducted by an independent testing laboratory, and

certification is made through the association following laboratory validation. These standards have national application, and

the voluntary testing program is open to manufacturers of water

softeners and water filters. In addition tc intra-industry

promotion of the use of the equipment validation program, the

association uses its public relations channels to inform con- sumers of the integrity of certified equipment. S-100 and S-200

have been developed through corsultation with the National Bureau

of Standards; U.S. Department of Commerce; Federal Housing

Administration; a°d other Government agencies, as well as quasipublic and private organizations concerned with equipment standards. The association is currently developing standards for reverse osmosis and chemical feeding equipment.

Distributed directly

Water Conditioning Foundation (1974) consumer products; industrial equipment; water quality; water

t rea tment

;

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MATER SYSTEMS COUNCIL

Type of

Organi zation

Standards

Devel ppaent

Certif ication

Scope

Standardizat ion

Activities

Avai 1 abi lity

Fornerly

Keywords

Durward Humes, Executive Director

221 North LaSalU Street

Chicago, Illinois 50601

(312) 346-1600

Founded: 1932

Technical Society

Standards D€veloper

6 active standards

Equipment meeting Water Systems Council standards may bear the

product description, "Tested and rated in accordance with Water

Systems Council standards." Merbers may also affix their perfor- mance certified by manufacturer seal to products bearing their name or brand name, or incorporate the seal design i it thj

description cf any product to indicate the adherence to thes-i

testing and rating standards and procedures.

Represents and serves leading manufacturers

water systems equipment.

of domestic and farm

Develops Testing and Rating Standards which are established in

the public interest, and are designed to supply the purchaser and user of automatic, electric water systems with accurate performance data and to assist in the determination of proper

application and selection of this equipment. The standards cover shallow well water system pumps; deep well water system pumps;

deep well submersible water system pumpi; pump motor standards;

submersible pump motor standards; and hydropneumat ic tank volume

standards

.

Distributed direc'ly

National Association of Domestic and Farm Pump Manufacturers

pumps; motors; water systems; wells; building;

WEST COAST LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU

Ray L. Todd, Executive Vice President

P.O. Box 23145

Portland, Oregon 97223

(503) 639-0651

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designat ion

Certification

Scope

Founded: 1911 Standards Staff:

Trade Assoc i at i on Standards Developer

Develops lumber grading rules

Drafts not available for review

West Coast Lumber - Standard Grading Rules, No. 16

Provides official grade stamps to mark lumbar conforming to West

Coast Grading Rules.

An industry owned, nonprofit corporation that provides lumber

quality control services at its approximate cost. Serves the

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V
Standardi zation

Acti v i t i es

Aval 1 abi 1 i ty

Former ly

Keywords

area west of the summit region of the Cascade

States of Washington and Oregon and the

California. Services available to any

distributor, or deaier handling West Coast

Maintains uniform standards of lumber grading

promotes the use cf grade stamped lumber as an buyer, seller, and consumer that the interests

protected, and assists in the efficient use of products .

Mountai ns in the

enti re State of

producer , user , lumber products.

and manufacture

,

assurance to the

of each are fully

West Coast lumber

One of che three major rules writing agencies in the United

States in addition to the Western Wood Products Association and

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau. Responsible for the principal

part of all the quality control programs for softwood lumber

production in the United States. Supervises or grades four and

one-half to six billion feet of lumber per year, whicn is the

bulk of all production west of the Cascades.

Bureau activities include the publication and distribution of

West Coast Grading Rules, supervision of the grading manufacturing practices of suoscriber plants, grade stamping of West

Coast lumber with official Bureau stamps, certificate inspection

of lumber shipments, reinspection of lumber in dispute at destination, and assistance to specification agencies, buyers and consumers of West Coast products. Participates in ASTM and

Department of Commerce Voluntary Product Standard Programs.

Di stri buted di rectly

West Coast Lumbermen's Association

wood products; grading rules; inspection; lumber; building;

WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY

P. J. Steger, ANSI Committee 05 - Wood Products

50 Lawrence Road

Springfield, New Jersey 07081

(201) 467-7000

Founded 1924

Type of

Organi zati on Standards

Devel opmerct

Standards

Desi gnati ens Government

Adopti on Secretari ats

Scope

Publicly Owned Corporation

Standards Developer

Sponsors Committee 05 which has 50 participating members

Two active standards, one new standard in process

All standards processed through ANSI and designated ANS

Draft standards available as announced in the ANSI Reporter

ANSI 05.x

The Rural Electrification Administration uses the 05 Standards

Western Electric Company will serve as secretariat of Committee

05 until it becomes established as an Accredited Committee under

ANSI Procedures.

Standardization of dimensional classifications, defect descriptions and limitations, manufacturing practices,

and nuality assurance procedures for untreated

other wood products used in the construction of

and communications lines. The committee does

treated wood products.

fiber stresses

wood poles and

electric supply

not deal with

400
Standardization Committee 05 was established to develop universal standards for

^tivities untreated wood poles and other wood products. The Committee has

actively involved itself in deve 1 oping requirements for wood

poles to provide safeguards so that uniform strength values will

be maintained. The activities of 05 primarily benefit the power

and telephone utilities but are also appropriate for users having

other applications. Standards developed by 05 are concerned with

most major species cf softwood used commercially in the U.S.

These standards prov.de specifications fo- solid wood and more recently laminated wood structures. Members of 05 represent most

of the major associations interested in wood products, governmental organizations, and researchers from interested colleges

and universities. Th<? Committee also maintains liaison with tho

Canadian Standards Association through Canadian membership and

participation on Committee 05.

Availability Directly from ANSI

Keywords wood poles; structures; energy; transmission; wood products;

commun i cat ion;

WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Howard A. Roberts, Executive Vice President

1500 Yeon Building

Portland, Oregon 97204

(503) 224-3930

Type of

Organization

Standards

Devel opaent

Standards

Designation

Government

Adoption

Certification

Scope

Standard! zat ion

Activities

Availabil ity

Keywords

Founded 1964

Bureau of Standards

the American Lumber

Trade Association

Standards Oeveloper

Standards developer since early 1900's

Prepared under the umbrella of the National

Voluntary Product Standard PS 20-70 and

Standards Committee.

Western Lumb9r Grading Rules

All building codp writing and purchasing agencies (Federal,

state, and local) accept lumber graded pursuant to WWPA grading

rules. Additionally, Wn'PA rules are accepted worldwide.

WWPA provides member companies with grade stamps to mark lumber

graded under Association rules and supervision. A symbol indicates that the piece is graded under WWPA rules and the provisions of NBS Voluntary Products Standard PS 20-70.

Consists of member companies throughout the twelve contiguous

Western states. Maintains lumber grade inspection t re^-u to assure grading standards on a uniform basis. Provides promotion,

advertising, technical, traffic, safety, export, and statistical

services; promotes forest conservation.

Writes rules for Western lumber that conform to the National

Bureau of Standards Voluntary Product Standard PS 20-70, American Softwood Lumber Standa r d. Also writes rules for glued lumber

products in accordance with PS 20-70. Supervises member company

grading procedures and practices through periodic sampling

inspections of company graded lumber.

Sold directly

wood products; lumber; grading rules; inspection; building;

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WHEY PRODUCTS INSTITUTE

Type of

Organ i zaticn

Standards

Oevel opaent

Government

Adopti on

Certification

Scope

Dr. Warren S. Clark, Executive Director

] 30 North Frankl in Sti ,-et Chicaoo, Illinois 60606

(312) 782-5455

Founded: 1971 Standards Staff

Trade Association

Standards Developer

Standards develope. since 1971

WP I - devel oped common and usual names for whey and whey products

have been accepted by the FDA and were published as a Regulation

in the Federal Register of September 4, 1981 (Vol. 46, No. 172,

pp 44434-42)

.

No certification, qualification, or accreditation programs

A national trad? association for processors of whey and whey

derived products. Serves and promotes the interests of its members; enhances t!ve acceptance and utilization of whey and whey

products; maintains liaison and represents the industry in dealings with governmental agencies and legislative bodies; supports technical and marketing research; and assembles and disseminates statistics and other information.

Standardi zati on Activities

Keywords

WIRE REINFORCEMENT

Activities coordinated through its Standards/Research Committee.

Develops standards in the areas of product definitions/nomenclature; specifications and grade classifications; and sanitation

for whey, condensed whey, dry nhey, reduced lactose whey, reduced

minerals whey, whey protein concentrate, and lactose. Accepted by

the industry nationally and internationally. Cooperates with the

Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture.

Participates in the Codex Alimentarius program.

whey; whey products; lactose; food;

INSTITUTE

William V. Wagner, President

7900 Westpark Drive

Mclean, Virginia 22102

(703) 790-9790

Founded: 1930

Type of

Organi zati on Representation

Scope

Standardi zation

Activities

Trade Association

Works through other organizations to develop standards

ASTM A-l, C-13

An association of producers of welded wire fabric, wire reinforcement, and wire products for the reinforcement of concrete

and otner construction materials. Purpose is to advance industry

through scientific research, educational activities, engineering,

product development, and general construction technology.

Codes 3nd Standards Committee works through ASTM to develop

specifications for wire ar.J wire welded fabric. Makes recommen- dations to ASTM Committee A-l on steel and C-13 on concrete pipe.

Keywords reinforcement; concrete; wire fabric, materials; construction;

402
WOOD AND SYNTHETIC FLOORING INSTITUTE

John Me c servey, Executive Vice President

Type of

Organ i zati on Standards

Devel opaent

Scope

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Formerly

Keywords

108 Dania Circle

Lehigh, Florida 33936

(813) 369-2262

Founded: 1954

Trade Association

Standards Dtveloper

14 active standards

Comprised of flooring contractors throughout the United States.

Represents the industry in matters of interest to its membership.

Publishes standards for all types of floors and floor surfaces.

Develops programs for estimating of flooring installations and

investigating fire safety of synthetic surfaces. Operates a continuing program of updating specifications.

Di stri buted di rectly

Wood Flooring Institute (1970)

flooring; safety; wood products; building;

WOOD HEATING ALLIANCE

Michael C. Sciacca, P.E. Technical Director

1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 700

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 857-1181

Founded 1974

Type or Organi zation

Standards

Devel opaent

Certification

Scope

Standard! zati on Acti vi ti es Availability

Formerly

Trade Association

Standards Developer

40 members active in standards development

3 active standards; 2 draft standa r ds

Standards and draft standards available for public review

The Alliance maintains a certification program for wood heater

performance and accredits laboratories to rur. tests according to

Al 1 i ance standards

.

A national trade association for the solid fuel (wood and coal) nome heating industry. Members include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, laboratories, manufacturers rtpresentati ves , and

chimney sweops. Represents members in government affairs, code

and technic ill areas. Services include statistical reports, trade

inform at icn, newsletters, and conferences.

Concentrates on standardizing methods to measure the heating

performance of fireplaces, wood stoves, and fireplace inserts.

Distributed directly

Fireplace Institute

Wood Energy Institute

Keywords wood; solid fuel: heating; fireplaces; wood stoves

403
WOOD MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

Type of

Organi zatlon

Secretariats

Scope

Standard! zatl on Act i v i t i es

Availabl 1 Ity

Formerly

Keywords

Uon White, Executive Vice President

1900 Arch Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 564-3484

Founded: 1899 Standards S t ? f f : 1 Trade Association

Standards Developer

Amerl.an National Standards Committee 01

110 manufacturers of marhinery and equi pm<? ;* used 1n the production of lumber, venerr, ml 11 work, and <.* er wood products, but

not including h -»

, i d portable tools and equipment. Serves the

Industry by providing a torum to address technical and business

issues and improve markets for U.S. made machinery.

develops standar s t h « t enhance the safety an<* operability of

woodworking marhi,,ery. Current publications inciude the widely

recognized Noise Test Code and the Cutting Tool Safety Guidelines. Resources have been applied througn ANSI to develop and

m.tintiin the volur.tary consensus standard Safety Requirements for

Woodvxork 1 ng Machinery, ANSI 01.1, which defines standards for

safe Installation, operation, and maintenance of woodworking

machinery and accessory equipment.

Di stri buted di rect ly

Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers of America

woodworking machinery; noise; safety;

WOOD MOULD I N6 AND M I LLW0RK PRODUCERS

Neal T. Heflin, Director of Marketing

P.O. Box 2527:

1730 Southwest Skyline

Portland, Oregon 97225

(503)292-9288

Founded

:

196 3 Type of

Organi zal i on Standards

Devel opuent

Standa rds

Designation

Trade Association

Standards Developer

7 active standards

None processed through ANSI

WM prefix

Scope

Standard! zat 1 on Activities

Manufacturers of wood mouldings and millwork. Provide promotion,

standardization, and marketing information services.

Standards are initiated through a standing committee and administered by the association staff. Available standards include the

WM/Series Moulding Patterns catalog of accurate, full scale

renderings of the most popular wood moulding profiles used

nationwide. This may be used as a standard basis for all U.S.

moulding producers. Included in the current catalog are grading

rules for standard mouldings and finger joint and priming

standards

.

404
Dther available stanlards include: Industry Standi' d WM 1-79,

Mood Interior Door Janbs and Frames ; WM 2-82. Vinyl Wrapped

Interior Moulding and Millwork Products standard; WM 3-79,

E»fer1or w ~ o d Ooor Frames; WM 4-77, Hood Moulding Requirements;

WM S-81, Standard Certified Non - S t r u c t u r a 1 Laminated or Finger

Jointed Wood; ar.d WM 8-83, Industry Standard 20-M1nute Fire-Rated

Wood Door Frame' . Availability Distributed directly and through members

Keywords wood products; moulding; mlllwork; grading rules; lumber;

bu 1 1 d 1 ng

;

Z'NC INSTITUTE

Werner T. Meyer, President

292 Madison Avenue

New York , New York 10017

(212) 578-4750

Founded: 1918

Telex: 148320.

standards Sta^f: 10 T«pe of Trade Association

Organization Works through other organizations to develop standards

Represent at i on 40 member companies active in standardization activities

Represented on more than 50 standards committees of ASTM, ADCI

SA\, NACE , SSPC, ASME, and others.

Scope The zinc Industry's market dtvelopment and infortr.at 4 on organization in Nortn America, promoting Increased use of the metal

through technology transfer, technical services, and publicity

programs. A nonprofit trade association supported by producers

and consumers of zinc worldwide.

Standard! z*tion

Activities

Promotes the increased use of zinc coatir.gs, alloys, and

chemicals and maximizes the effectiveness of its representatives

on national standards committees. Participates in committees

developing standards including those for construction, coatings,

fire prot?ction, electrical, metallurgy, die rastlrg, alloys,

oxides, dust, and chemicals.

Institute committees monitor and assist the work of standards

develonin^ bodies within their areas of interest through committee .jmoers who liase and coord nate with the appropriate code

bod i es

.

Keywords coatings;

materials;

d i e zinc

castings; galvanizing; corrosion protection;

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3.1 FEDERAL VOLUNTARY STANDARDS POLICY

(OMB CIRCULAR A- 1 19 )

On OcLOber 26, 1932, the Oifice of Management and Budget (OMB) Issued Circular

A - 1 1 9 , entitled "Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary

Standards." This establishes a policy for all Federal executive branch agencies

concerning the use of voluntary standards and participation of Federal employees in

their de'elopment. It sets forth "the policy of the Federal Government in its

procurement anu regulatory activities to rely on voluntary standards, both domestic

and international, whenever feasible and consistent with law and regulation pursuant

to law." Voluntary standards should be adopted and used by Federal agencies "in the

interests of greater economy and efficiency" and should be given preference over non-mandatory Government standards unless use of such voluntary standards would

adversely affect performance or cost, reduce competition, or have other significant

di sadvantages

.

Participation by Federal agency employees in voluntary standards activities is encouraged when it would be "in the public Interest and is compatible with agencies'

missions, authorities, priorities, and budget resources." Such participation should

be aimed at contributing to the development of voluntary standards that will

eliminate the necessity for the development and maintenance of separate Government

standards

.

Tht Circular requires the coordination of agency participation so that (i) the most

effective use is made of agency resources and representatives, and (2) the views

expressed by those representatives are in the public interest, and, at minimum, do

not conflict with the interests and established views of the agencies. Agencies

must establish procedures to ensure that their representatives who participate 1n voluntary standards activity "will, to the extent possible, ascertain the views of

the agency on matters of paramount interest, and will, as a minimum, express views

that are not inconsistent or in conflict with established agency views."

The Circular also requires tnat agencies responsible for developing Government

standards review their existing standards at least every five years and cancel those

for which adequate and appropriate voluntary standards can be substituted.

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409
3.2 ROLE OF INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS POLICY

The Interagency Commmittee on Standaros Policy was established in 1968 to encourage

coordination and liaison amonq Federal agencies on matters relating to standards.

After a period of inactivity ( 197 £- 197 4 ) , it was reactivated in 1 97 5 . In response

to the provisions of 0 MC< Circular A - 1 1 9 , it is row composed of rolicy-level

representatives of the 13 Fede.a' cabinet departments, 10 indeoendent r ederal

agencies, ana three offices in th? Executive Office of the President, including the

Office of Management and Rudyet. The National Bureau of Standards provides the

Chairman and the Secretariat.

The Committee meeti at least once a year to escablish new task groups of standards

experts from agencies with specific interest in selected topics ar.d to review work

carried out by similar, previously established £d hoc groups. Recommendations are generally in the form of guideline documents and are transmitted to the Secretary of

Commerce for distribution tc the heads of agencies and depa r Lment s represented on the Committee. They may also be published in the Federa 1 Registe r. Typical task

group assignments cover participation in international sTanda rd l za t i on activities,

certification programs, and other standards-re : ated activities.

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3.3 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Thib section includes 71 entries for Federal Departments, Agencies, and other

organizational elements, most of which are standards developers. It should be noted

that some Federal standards are voluntary, though the majority are mandatory by reason of being referenced in legislation or regulations, or are invoked in con- tracts as a condition of sale to Government agencies. Many nongovernment standards

are mandated in the same way.

Government organizations were asked to cite the means by which their standards are implemented or promulgated. Usually this is accomplished by incorporating the

standards in applicable Parts of the Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR) . How the

agency usually applies standards is summarized in the par-~jraph "Application".

Authority for an agency's standardization activity is also wlu-ed and is usually

a citation of the United States Code (U.S.C.), a Public Law fV-.v.,), cr a Part of the

CFR. Most organizations have indicated the extent 10 which th?y adopt nongovernmen i. standards and participate in government and private secto-- standards cot.imittees.

The following organizations are listed in this section:

Page

Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service 415

Federal Grain Inspection Service 416

Food Safety and Inspection Service

.

417

Foreign Agricultural Service 419

Forest Service 420

Information Resources Management 420

Rural Electrification Administration 421

Department of Commerce

Bureau of the Census ..... 422

Federal Coordinator for Meteorology 422

International Trade Administration *23

National Bureau of Standards

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology 424

National Engineering Laboratory & Law Enforcement

Standards Laboratory 425

Office of Product Standards Policy 428

National Marine Fisheries Service . ., 430

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service . . . 431

National Weather Service 432

National Telecommunications & Information Administration 433

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Assistant Commissioner for Patents 433

International Patent Classification 434

Technology Assessment ana Forecast 434

Trademark Examining Operation 435

Congress of the United States

Joint Committee on Printing 436

Consumer Product Safety Commission 436

Department of Defense *3C

Department of Energy

Building Energy Research and Development

Building Equipment Division 4 39 Building Services Division 440

Building Sy st em s Division 440

Defense Programs, Assistant Secretary for 441

Energy Information Administration 442

Environment, Safety, and Health 443

Environmental Protection Agency 443

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Executive Office of the President

U.S. Trade Representative 444

Federal Communications Commission 445

Federal Trade Commission ..... 446

General Services Administration

National Archives & Records Service 447

Procurement 447

Health & Human Services

Center for Disease Control 449

Food and Drug Administration 449

Health Care Financing Administration 453

Department of Housing and Urban Development 454

Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee 456

Department of the Interior

Minfrals Management Service 456

U.S. Geological Su rvey

Information Systems Division 457

National Mapping Division 453

Water Resources Di vision 459

DepartmentofJustice 460

Department of Labor

Mine Safety & Health Administration 461

Occupational Safety and Health Administration 462

Li brary of Congress

Automated Systems 463

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped 463

Processing Services 464

Research Services 467

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Occupational Health Office 467

Systems Engineering and Technology 468

Nuclear Regulatory Commission 469

Department cf Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration 470

Federal Highway Administration

Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety 471

Engineering 471

Environmental Policy .... 472

Highway Operations 473

Traffic Operations 474

Maritime Administration 475

Materials Transportation Board ..... 476

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .... 476

United States Coast G'jarJ 477

Department of the Treasury

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms 478

Bureau . f the Mint 479

U.S. Customs Service

Commercial Operations 479

Technical Services Division 480

U.S. Trade Representative 481

Veterans Administration 481

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

Admi n i st rator

Room 3071 South

Wash i ngton , D . C

.

(202) 447-6766

Building

20250

IDS: 151-76766

Authority

Imp 1 ementat ion

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) carries out standardization

activities under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, the U.S.

Cotton Standards Act of 1923, the Tobacco Inspection Act of 1935,

the Federal Seed Act of 1939, and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA).

U.S. grade standards for food and farm products are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 7. Stan tards for cotton, linters, wool, tobacco, live animals, raisins, turpentine,

fresh fruits and vegetables, processed fruits ard vegetables,

dairy products, meat, poultry, and poultry produc;s are promulgated under 7 CFR, Part 26-209.

The purpose of the standards is to identify ;he degrees of

quality in food and farm products and thereby aid in marketing by

establishing the usability or value of these products.

The standards, in most cases, are for voluntary use by industry.

There are seven standards for cotton, cottonseed, and linters; 16 standards for dairy products; over 150 standards for fresh

fruits, vegetables, nuts, and specialty products; over 150 standards for processed fruits and vegetables, honey, and miscellaneous processed products; 11 standards for live animals and

wool; five standards for sheli eggs; onp standard for poultry and

rabbits; and 15 standards for tobacco and naval stores. Within

each standard, there are a number of levels of qual ity-gradesf or the product

.

AMS sets standards for agricultural and vegetable seed purity,

germination, and variety certification. The standards are found

in 7 CFR, Part 201.

Appl icaticn

Under the EPIA, AMS specifies the conditions under which ecg

products and "restricted eggs" are handled.

Grading, inspection, or classing services, to certify the quality

of products according to the U.S. grade standards, are provided

by Department of Agriculture (USDA) to producers, packers, wholesalers or others, on request, and usually for a fee to cover the

cost of the service.

Egg products plants must operate under continuous inspection of

USDA, and these plants must apply for *. .1 e service, submit blueprints of their plant, complete any necessary remodeling and

equipment installation, submit labels, and have their water

supply approved. Egg products plants are those which manufacture

liquid, frozen, or dried egg products.

Businesses that handle shell eggs must register with USDA. They

must also destroy eggs that are in any way unsuitable for human

consumption eggs. Dirty eggs and eggs with cracked shells but

with the contents not leaking, must be shipped only to officially

inspected egg products processing plants for proper segregation

and processing.

In addition, AMS approves or disapprovts for importation egg

products from foreign countries.

415
Qua 1 1 f feat Ion , Cert i f ication , or Calibration

AMS has cooperative agreements with each State to regulate

interstate commerce for agricultural and vegetable se-eds. Under

these agreements, the Statss refer apparent violations of the

Federal Seed Act interstate provisions to AMS for verification

and appropriate action. In addition, AMS conducts a voluntary

seed certification program.

Services to certify the quality of products according to the U.S.

grade standards are provider1 for a fee to cover the cost of the

service. The Tobacco Inspection Act provides for free and

mandatory inspection of toracco based on official grades, after a referendum in which two -thirds of the growers supplying an auction market vote approval. Tobacco may also be inspected on a voluntary, f ee- f o r-serv i ce basis.

Committee

Act i vity

AMS officials participate in committees of trade, technical, and

academic organizations -- both national and international -- related to AMS commodities and functions as appropriate.

Standardization

Act i vities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Standardization specialists in each commodity area develop new U.S. grade standards and revise current standards as necessary

to promote orderly marketing. Market surveys and other studies

are conducted, and proposed standards and revisions are published

for public comment before implementation.

Information on the AMS activities described here is available

from the AMS, Information Division, Washington, D.C. 20250.

food; farm products; agriculture; grading; seed testing; cotton

classing; U.S. grade standards; egg products inspection;

DEPARTHENT OF AGRICULTURE

FEDERAL GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE

Standardization Division

Building 221, Ri :hards-Gebaur AFB Grandview, Missouri 64030

(816) 348-2086

Authority The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) carries out standardization activities under the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended (P.L. 94-582) and under the Agricultural Marketing Act of

1946 (AMA), as amended.

Implementation Standards for grains are promulgated under 7 CFR, Part 810.

Standards for rice, dry beans, lentils, and dry peas are promulgated under 7 CFR, Part 68. Standards f or hay and straw

are promulgated under 7 CFR, Part 57.

Nineteen U.S. Standards are currently in effect. Use of the

standards under the USGSA is mandatory for grain exports, except

to Mexico and Canada, by land carriers. Inspections of grains

moving in domestic commerce are voluntary. As provided by the

AMA, all inspection services (including export) are voluntary on the part of the trade.

Application The amended U.S. Grain Standards Act requires FGIS to provide:

(1) mandatory inspection and weighing services at export ports by

Federal or delegated State agency personnel; and (2) permissive

inspection and weighing services at domestic locations by

designated State and private agency personnel. The USGSA also

requires FGIS to supervise all official inspection and weighing

activities whether performed by Federal personnel. Further, on a request basis, Federal personnel perform inspection of rice and

related commodities under the AMA and provide nationwide appeal

inspection services.

416
Qua 1 i r i cat ion

,

Cert i f icat i on

,

or Cal i brat ion

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

Avai lability

Keywords

The Research and Development Branch within the Standardization

Division conduct* research to improve the uniformity and reliability of grain inspection procedures and to develop new procedures. Also, the Branch evaluates and develops equipment

related to the grain inspection system.

The D i v i s i committees

on participates in the following standards related

FGIS Advisory Committee

Codex Committee on Cereals, Pulses and Legumes

International Organization for Standardization

National Conference on Weights and Measures

NC-151 Committee

Rice Millers' Association -- Grades Committee

American Dry Pea and Lentil Association -- Grades Committee

National Dry Bean Council -- Grades Committee

National Grain and Feed Dealers Association -- Grades Committee

PNW Grain Standards and Quality Committee

Grain Elevator and Processing Society -- Grades Committee

National Alfalfa Hay Quality Committee

Western Regional Coordinating Committee for Predicting

Nutritive Value of Alfalfa Hay

National Infrared Reflectance Project on Forages

National Sunflower Association -- Grades Committee

American Soybean Association -- Grades Committee

American Farm Bureau Federation -- Wheat Advisory Committee

North American Export Grain Association, Inc. --.Grades Committee

National Hay Assocation -- Grades Committee

FGIS standardization activities aid orderly marketing of grain,

oilseeds, rice, and related commodities. This is accomplished

through the development, promulgation, and uniform application of new acd revised U.S. standards for grain, oilseeds, rice, dry

beans, dry peas, lentils, hay, straw, hops, and related processed

commodities. Activities include establishment, review, and revision of U.S. Grain Standards to reflect the latest inspection

techniques and marketing needs. The agency also evaluates

instruments and equipment used in the inspection and weighing

process to ensure accuracy. In addition, the agency maintains an international monitoring progran« which interacts with foreign

governments and trade teams to exchange information and to

respond to complaints concerning quality and quantity of grain

s h i pment s . Copies of the standards are available through the Information

Resources Management Branch, Department of Agriculture (USDA),

FGIS, Room 0667, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20250, telephone (202) 382-1738.

grain inspection; grain standards; grain weighing; commodity

inspection; grain marketing; agricultural grading; food;

agriculture;

DEPARTMENT OF Al.rflCULTURE

Authority

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Office of the Administrator

33L'-E Administration Building

Washington, D.C. 20250

(202) 447-9113

(1) 21 U.S.C. 601-695, March 4, 1907, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, as ammended in 1967, to authorize the examination of

animals a id meat products used in interstate cr foreign commerce,

and inspection of slaughter and packing establishments.

417

1
hji mk"-1 ""**'!<wnW'

(2) 21 U.S.C. 451-469, August 28, 1957, the Poultry Products

Inspection Act, as amended in 1968, tc provide for the compulsory

inspection of poultry and poultry products at slaughter and

processi ng pi ants

(3) 7 U.S.C. 1901-1906, the Humane Slaughter Act, to require

humane methods of slaughter in federally inspected plants.

Imp 1 ementat ion 9 CFR , I I I - A Inspection and

and C, Parts 301-335

Mandatory Poultry Produc

and 381 , Mandatory

ts Inspection.

Meat

Appl icat ion

Qual if icat ion

,

Cert i f icat ion

,

or Calibration

Committee

Act i vity

Standardization

Act i vit ies

Mandatory continuous on-site inspection of domestic meat and

poultry. Periodic reviews of foreign p'ants eligible to export

meat and poultry to the United States.

Standards have been developed to cover the ingredients, methods

of processing, and labeling of n.?at and poultry products; t h e materials anJ design of plant fac111'iic3 ;n d equipment inspection methods; and chemical compounds permitted in the formulation, packaging or processing of meat and poultry products.

In FY 1982, 110,642 labels were approved; 2,823 plant blueprints were reviewed; 1,889 equipment drawings were reviewed; ? ] ,337

packaging materials and compounds were -eviewed; and <?,254 re- views of foreign plants which export to the U.S. were conducted.

Standards are developed by appropriate stiffs within the program

in consultation with the National Meat and Poultry Inspection

Advisory Committee.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS}, Department of

Agriculture (USDA), administers a comprehensive inspection system

to assure that meat and poultry is safe, wholesome, and accu- rately labeled. Inspection begins with review of a slaughtering

or processing plant's plans for facilities, equipment, and

procedures to assure that the plant will have a safe and sanitary

operation. Animals are inspected both before and after

slaughter. Veterinary supervisors monitor the procedures and

work with the inspectors to assure uniformity in the inspection

process and to provide expertise in detecting animal diseases.

Inspection also includes examination for drug and chemical

residues, and inspectors regularly take tissue samples from

slaughtered animals and send them to FSIS laboratories. FSIS

reviews the procedures, recipes, and labels used to manufacture

processed meat and poultry products to assure they will be safe

to eat and accurately labeled.

Mo~e than 8,000 inspectors and veterinarians oversee inspection

in 7 .400 plants nationwide. Scientific testing to support the

inspection program is carried out in three field laboratories,

augmented by certified state and private laboratories. FSIS

compliance officers make over 42,000 reviews annually of

approximately 14,000 meat and poultry product handlers. FSIS

regularly reviews the inspection programs operated by foreign

countries to ensure they enforce requirements at least equal to those of the U.S. system. All imported products are re-inspected

at the port-of entry or at inland inspection points before

distribution in the U.S.

Availability Publications sold by Government Printing Office

Keywords inspection; meat; label; review; food; poultry; import;

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

Authority

Planning and Anal>jis Division

1 nterrat i una 1 Trade Policy

14th and Independence Avenue SW. Washington, D.C. 20250

(202) 382-1318

19 U.S.C. 2542 Trade Agreements Act of 1979-Title IV-Technical

Barriers to Trade (Standards) Subtitle E-Functions of Federal

Agencies, Sec. 412. Establishment and Operation of Technical

Offices .

Imp 1 ementat ion 7 CFR, Part

the c ederal

82153.

2 & E.O. 1218, Sec. 1-103. Final rule published in Register Vol. 45, No. 242, December 15, 1980-page

Committee

Activity

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Departmenc of Agriculture

(USDA), Technical Office participates in two i nt ra - agr i cul t ura *i committees, tho National Agricultural Pesticide Impoct Assessment

Program (NAPIAP), which is a policy committee, and Technical

Advisory Group (TAG), which is an advisory committee to NAPIAP.

In addition, the Technical Office is represented on the intergovernmental agency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC)

Subcommittee on Standards. The Technical Office is also involved

with two nongovernmental committee.., the National Agricultural

Chemicals Association (NACA) - International Committee and the

Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) committee on laboratory accreditation.

Standard! zat i on ActivitiesParticipated in the development of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Agreement on Technical barriers to Trade (Standards Code) and currently participates in twice-yearly

Standards Code meetings in Geneva. Receives, through the GATT

Secretariat and U.S. diplomatic posts in foreign capitals, notifications of proposed foreign mandatory standards and their

requirements concerning agricultural products. Publishes

proposed standards in Export Briefs (a weekly trade paper

published by FAS) and also notifies them in Agnet (a computerized

agricultural reporting system of the University of Nebraska).

Comments, when appropriate, to other governments, signatories to the Cede, on their proposed mandatory standards and related tests

or certification systems when their proposals are seen as potential barriers to trade. Assists in representations to

foreign governments on st anda rds- rel ated trade policy activities.

Provides information to U.S. exporters on existing standards in foreign countries. Provides advice to state and local governments on foreign trade aspects 3f their activities.

In accordance with provisions of the Trade Agreements Acts

nineteen committees have been established: ten Agricultural

Policy Advisory Committees, and nine Agricultural Technical

Advisory Committees for Trade. These comi.ii Itees address trade

issues in the areas of cotton, diary, fruits and vegetables,

grain and feed, livestock <?nd products, oilseeds and products,

poultry and eggs, sweeteners and tropical products, and tobacco

and provide advice to Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Trade

Representative on st andard s- rel at ed trade policy activities of

the United States.

Keywords GATT; Standards Code; inquiry point; international trade; busi ness; food; agriculture;

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Imp] ementat ion

Appl ication

Committee

Act i vity

Standardization

Activities

FOREST SERVICE

P.O. Box 2417, Room 110S

Washington, O.C. 20013

(703) 235-8098

RP-E

While the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

(USDA/FS) prepares standards for internal use, it does not

promulgate standards for general use anc prefers to reference

existing voluntary standards.

Application is usually decided by the sponsor-;, ig organization.

For exa.nple, USDA/FS technical input on the strength of wood

men.bers was used by ladder manufacturers and was published by the

American National Standards Institute and the National Safety

Council. OSHA and CPSC adopt 311 or parts of these standards.

USDA/FS technical

writing activities

NFPA , HUD (FHA),

authorities and represent

than producer or user.

experts participate in numerous standards

These include: ALSC. ASTM, AASHTO , ANSI,

FmHA, etc. They participate as technical

the general interest category rather

USDA/FS technical experts participate in standards activities as individuals, and in fact, when required, pay membership dues

themsel ves

.

Availability Standards are obtainable through the sponsoring organization

(e.g., ASTM, ANSI).

Keywords wood; lumber; pjlp; paper; glulam; lumber grading; strength of

wood; wood preservatives; wood adhesives;

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Review and Evaluation Division

Room 441-W Administration Build.ing

Washington, D.C. 20250

(202) 447-2803

PL 89-306 and resulting Federal Information Processing Standards

(FIPS PUBS); PL 93-579; PL 96-511; Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, companion letter of August 14, 1972

from the Administrator of GSA delegating Federal t .-1 ecommum ca- tions standards development responsibilities to the Executive

Agent of the National Communications System and recently con- firmed and amplified by Executive Order 12046 and by Presidential

Directive 53.

The Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) is responsible in USDA for standards that cover information processing

management and operations for office automation, data processing,

and telecommunications environments, related data and security.

The specifications are promulgated in the Departmental Directives

System, in regulations, and in the Departmental standards and

mandatory procedures which must be followed. Voluntary Federal

and Departmental procedures and guidelines are to be used unless

an alternative specification is superior.

The specifications are used in acquisition documents to control

products and services brought into the Government inventory.

They apply to all information processing units, resources, ano activities in USDA.

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Adoption The majority of the Departmental standards are incorporated from

those proposed 1n the FIPS publications of NBS. About ten are from other standards bodies such as the American National

Standards Institute.

Qua I i f ; cat i on

,

Certification,

or Calibration

Commi ttee

Activity

Standard i zat ton Activities

Keywords

Certification is required of computer software pursuant to the

requirements of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-71,

Transmittal No. 1, Certification is required of all sensitive

systems

.

OIRM participates in standardization activities of the National

Bureau of Standards and National Communication System.

Periodically task groups are set up to define new standards or to review existing ones. The benefit is a greater knowledge and

understanding of standards and how the program works. Draft

specifications are reviewed as they are proposed. New specifications are adopted automatically if they are Federal standards and

after review if they are procedures or guidelines.

ADP; telecommunications; automation: data management; computers;

information managem&nt; data processing;

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

Room 4051 South Building

Washington, D.C. 20250

(202) 382-1255

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

7 U.S.C. 901-950b with ammenaments through 1981.

Through printed bulletins and lists of Rural Electrification

Administration (REA) approved manufacturers and equipment.

Engineering Standards Divisions in the Electric and Tel ecorrniuni

cations Programs work with area offices to see that borrowers are informed and in compliance with nationa 1 safety standards as set

by Various standards making organizations.

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

REA incorporates

REA' s 1 i sts . new and revised nongovernment standards into

Qual if ication,

Certi f ication

,

or Calibration

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

Borrowers must submit work plans to REA defining the proposed

construction. REA does not become directly involved in bidding

and letting contracts to manufacturers, but b'-rrowers have the

responsibility of using those on approved list.

REA sits on appropriate committees with IEEE, ANSI, and others

with activities which relate directly to electric and telecommunications borrowers.

REA has issued 385 Bulletins detailing requirements for

organizing, financing, designing, constructing, and operating

electric generation and distribution systems and telephone

facilities. Nearly half of these define technical requirements

for equipment, materials, design, testing, safety, and maintenance. The remainder include lists of acceptable materials and

authorized inspection agencies, as well as standards for financial and statistical reports, loan agreements, model contracts

and related business matters.

Standards and specifications of national standardizing organizations are utilized to the maximum practicable extent. Where they are not adequate or where they do not exist, REA prepares

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Availability

Keywords

tandards and specifications to be used by its borrowers which

construct and operate? rural electric and telephone systems.

Standards and specifications are also prepared where it appears

that sucn specifications and standards will result

costs, improved materials and equipment , or the use of engineering services. Standards and

prepared which relate to the

electric and telephone systems

management and

in reduced

more effect i ve guides are also

operation of rural

REA standards are utilized by 2,000 rural electric and telephone

systems to which loans have been made in 47 states, The Virgin

Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. The standards are also uti'ized by other organizations in this country

and abroad.

Information on REA standards and copies of most standards are available upon request to the Rural E 1 ect r 1

," i c at i on Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USOA), Washington, D.C.

20250. Several REA publications which include specifications,

standard construction drawings and contract forms are available

from the U.S. Government Printing Office.

electric sower; transmission: distribution; generation; enerjy;

electrical equipment; telephone; communications;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Commi ttee

Act i v ity

Standardization

Activities

Keywords

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS

Room 1057, FOB 3 Washington, D.C. 20233

(301) 763-7575

The Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce (DOC), participates in pertinent standards committees of the following:

American Agricultural Economics Association; Office of Management

and Budget, Statistical Policy Office, Office of Information and

Regulatory Affairs; Department of State Commission on Cartology;

and Federal Committee on Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

The Bureau is active in development of standards and specifications for definition of standard metropolitan statistical areas, digitization of geographic information, and statistical economic

definitions.

cartography: metropolitan statistical areas; economir statistics;

digita 1 cartography; digital geographies; data;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

FEDERAL COORDINATOR FOR METEOROLOGY

11426 Rockville Pike

Suite 300

Rockville, Maryland 20852

(301) 443-8704

Authority (1) Section 304 of the Department of Commerce (DOC) Appropriation Act of 1963.

{2) 0MB Circular A-62 dated Novmeber 13, 1963 which outlines

policies and procedures for the coordination of Federal

meteorological services.

(3) Comptroller General Report to the Congress of the United

Statps dated October 16, 1979, states, "The Federal Weather

Program must have stronger central direction".

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Implementation

App I i

c

* t ion

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Meteorological piogran standards and guidelines are d e » e 1 o p e d within the Federal interdepartmental committee structure for

meteorological service: and supporting research. The guidelines,

standards and plans are approved by the Interdepartmental Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research

(ICMSSR) for implementation by agencies.

The pi ins. standards, and guidelines are implemented through

procurement specifications, approved interagency plans and

orocedures, and tn,-ough cooperative adoption.

Extensive use is made of general standarus and guidelines

provided by NBS (Federal Information Processing Standards), DoO,

ANSI, ISO, World Meteorological Organization (WMO). They are

r pfined to meet the special needs for meteorological operations,

services, and supporting research.

Comm i ttee

Activity

The ICMSSR anc; Its subsidiary interagency committees and groups

are the developers and approvers of meteorological program plans,

standards and guidelines. Members of these groups and of the

office of the c ederal Coordinator for Meteorology maintain

liaison directly and Indirectly with other Federal and

non-r'ederal standards bodies, including international

organizations, such as WMO.

Availability Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteoroloqy.

Keywords weather; meteorology; instrumentation; satellites; aviation;

space environment, communications; weather reconnaissance;

weather radar; so 1 a r- 1 er res t r i a 1 ; data processing;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION

Office of Multilateral Affairs/GATT Affairs Division

14i.h Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Room 3517

Washington, D.C. 20230

( 202 ) 3 7 / - 3 6 8

1

Authority Title IV of the Trade Agreements Acts of 1979 (P.L. 96-39), the

U.S. legislation which implements the GATT Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (Standards Code) for the U.S. and establishes rules for federal agencies engaged in s t a nda rd s- r e 1 a t ed

activities.

lap 1 ement at i on The Standards Code is implemented in the U.S. by the Interagency

Trade Policy Staf f Committee, Subcommittee on Standards. Within

the Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) shares responsibility with the National Bureau of

Standards (NBS) for Standards Code implementation. ITA is

primarily responsible for standards trade policy matters while

NBS has the lead in Code-related technical and informational

activities.

Application Commerce application o f Title IV has centered on three areas:

1} publicity of the Code's rights and benefits to U.S. expo r ters,

particularly of the Code's technical information network and

not i f i cat i on/ c omment provisions; 2) raising standards - rel ated

tradiny problems of U.S. business in bilateral negotiations with

key trading partners under Code auspices; and 3) representing

U.S. industry's interests in GATi Standards Code Committee

del i berat ions.

Committee Represents the Commerce Department in the following committees:

Activity Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); the U.S. Trade Policy Staff

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i
Committee, Subcommittee on standards ; and the U.S. Industry

Functional Advisory Committee ( I F A C ) on Standards Trade Policy

Matters . Availability Information to assist U.S. companies in taking advantage of the

benefits of the GATT Standards Code is available from the GATT

Affairs Division.

Keywords GATT; Standaras Code; technical barriers to trade; non-tariff

barriers; trade; business; general;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology

Washington, D.C. 20234

(301) 21-3151

Authority Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended; P.L. 89-306, 79 Stat. 1127, 40 U.S.C. 759(b); Executive

Order 11717 (38 FR 12315); and 15 CFR Part 6. Implementation More than 100 Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PU35) have been prepared.

Application The Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST) con- ducts research and provides scientific and technical advisory

services to aid Federal agencies in the management and use of

computer technology to improve effectiveness and economy in government operations. Federal agencies are obligated to use FIPS PUBS as applicable. FlPf PUBS are widely used by the

private sector and are often adopted as American National

Standards. In addition, the Institute develops test methods and

performance measures to assist users and industry in implementing

standards. ICST validates hardware devices for conformance with

FIPS PUB 46, Data Encryption Standard.

Staff members of the Institute participate in the standards

development activities of the ANSI X3 Committee on Information

Processing Systems, its many subcommittees and working groups,

and IEEE standards groups; ICST staff are also active on ISO

Technical Committee 97, Information Processing Systems, its

subcommittees and working groups; as well as CCITT and the

European Computer Manufacturers Association.

Commi 1 1 ee Act i vi ty

Standardization The goals of the Federal Information Processing Standards

Activities program are to: improve the life-cycle efficiency and effectiveness of

Federal information technology resources; facilitate competitive and economic procurement of systems,

components, and services;

improve the portability of data, software, and technical

skills across systems;

protect systems and networks against unauthorized access,

manipulation, abuse;

reduce waste, errors, and unnecessary duplication in the

application and use of systems; and

increase the productivity of the Federal workforce.

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The ICS1 participates in the development of voluntary inoustry

conmuter standards and Federal ADP standards and guidelines.

ICST exchanges i n f o "ma t i o n with Federal, state, and local

government agencies and consults with industry and private sector

users on computer technology issues.

FIPS PUBS include standards, guidelines, and program information

documents for hardware, software data, and ADP operations as well

as general publications. All FIPS PUBS are listed in NBS Publications List 58 which is revised periodically. More than 4 0 non- government standard; are adopted via FIPS PUBS.

Avai ". abi 1 ity FIPS PUBS, including magnetic tapes of standard codes for states,

statistical areas, etc., are available from National Technical

Information Service.

Keywords information processing; FIPS PUBS; ADP; computers; software;

optical character recognition; information interchange; punched

cards; magnetic tape; computer output microfom; electrical

power; safety; data transmission; data management; programming

languages; computer performance evaluation; computer security;

plug-compatible systems;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Authori ty

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

National Engineering Laboratory

Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory

Washington, D.C. 20234

(301) 921-3161

(1) Title 1, Section 402(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe

Streets Act of 1968, P.L. 90-351

(2) 42 U.S.C. 3701, Justice System Improvement Act of 1979, P.L. 96-157

Lap] ementat i on The Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory (LESL) develops standards for the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of

Justice (NIJ)i and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The standards developed by LESL are performance oriented insofar

as possible. They are not consensus standards but are subjected

to extensive technical and editorial review within NBS, as well

as other government agencies, manufacturers, users, and independent experts. The standards are given a final review by the

sponsor (NIJ or NHTSA) and promulgated by them.

The NIJ has elected to publish all LESL-devel oped standards as voluntary national standards. Law enforcement agencies are encouraged to use the NIJ standards to achieve cost-effective

procurement of equipment through competitive bid. In recent

years, under a separate NIJ grant, the International Association

of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has operated a limited equipment

testing program. The IACP contracts with two independent testing

laboratories to conduct tests of equipment in accordance with NIJ standards. Complete test results are then published in an IACP consumer information report series to assist State and local law

enforcement agencies in selecting equipment that is suitable for

their needs. Test reports published to date include police body

armor, hand-held personal /portabl e transceivers, handcuffs, riot

and crash helrrets, narcotic test kits, batteries for hand-held

transceivers, and emergency vehicle sirens. Subsequent to publication of the initial test -eport, manufacturers may have

their equipment tested to the NIJ standard by either of the two

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i
independent testing laboratories, and I A C p will issue supplemental data sheets for the new products and retest.

Appl icat ion

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

In addition to the IACP testing program, certain manufacturers

choose to use the N I J standards as the benchmark for product

design and certify compliance to the N1J standards in their

equipment specifications.

Prior to 1983, the NHTSA mandated the use of LESL-developed

standards for State and local government procurement of

evidential breath testers. Commercial products were tested by

the U.S. Department of Transportation Systems Center in accordance with LESL-developed standards, and those devices which

passed were placed on the NHTSA qualified products list. In 1983, the LEil-developed standard for speed measuring radar

devices was issued by NHTSA as a voluntary model equipment

specification. In 1983, the IACP undertook testing of speed

measuring radar devices in the same manner as the NIJ equipment

testing program and issued a consumer report on the results of

those tests. It is anticipated that all future LESL-developed

standards for breath alcohol instruments will be promulgated by

NHTSA as voluntary model equipment specifications for use by

State and local governments, and not mandated as in the past.

The standards that are developed by LESL are scheduled consistent

with the priorities of the other-age'icy sponsors and available

funds from those agencies. To ensuie that the LESL program is relevant to the needs of the law enforcement community, the NIJ has established, through IACP, an advisory council that reviews

LESL program plans and recommends research and equipment tasting

priorities, including the mission of NHTSA.

The standards that are developed by LESL are based upon laboratory evaluation of commercially -available products to devise

precise test methods that can be universally applied by any

qualified testing laboratories, and to establish minimum performance requirements for each attribute of an item of equipment

that is essential to the manner in which it functions. The

LESL-developed standards can serve as design criteria for the

manufacturers or as the basis for equipment evaluation. The

application of the standards, which are highly technical in

nature, is augmented through the publication of technical reports

and user guides. Individual jurisdictions may use the standards

in their own laboratories to test equipment, have equipment

tested on their behalf using the standards, or cite the standards

in procurement specifications.

To the extent possible, LESL utilizes pre-existing industrial and

trade association standards during the development of standards

for NIJ and NHTSA,

specialized testing

standards utilized

American Society for

St andards Inst itute,

Engineers, and the

as appropriate.

which may be directly cited or adapted to

methods in the final standard. Nongovernment

in the LESL program include those of the

Testing and Materials, the American National

the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Society of Automotive Engineers, among others

Qua 1 i f ication.

Certification,

or Calibration

In those instances when NIJ and NHTSA sponsor the IACP testing

of specific items of equipment, LESL assists IACP in the preparation of the request for proposal from testing laboratories and

the evaluation of the resulting bids to tentatively select two

independent testing laboratories for each item of equipment.

Following the award of the two contracts, LESL, IACP, and members

of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) Office of Product

Standards Policy Laboratory Accreditation Program visit the

laboratories for an on-site facility investigation and witners

the complete testing of one item of equipment.

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When the inspection team is satisfied that the laboratory personnel are proficienc in testing to tne LESL-developed standards,

that all test equipment is properly calibrated, maintained and

operated, and that appropriate test records are maintained, the

IACP classifies the laboratory as an I AC P -c e rt i f i ed laboratory

for that item of equipment, The laboratory is then allowed to proceed with the main-quantity testing. In the event that a laboratory does not demonstrate appropriate testing proficiency

or lacks essential facilities during the on-site inspection, the

contract is terminated and another laboratory is selected for the

testing program. In those instances when the private sector,

State and local government agencies wish to apply the LESL-developed standards in their own 1 abor at or i e? , LESL remains available

for consultation op the application of the standards. However,

certification or accreditation is not provided.

Commi ttee

Act i v i ty

The LESL participates in pertinent committees of the American

National Standards Institute, t.'ie American Society for Testing

and Materials, Electronics Industry Association, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Standardization

Activities

The LESL program includes research in the broad range of equipment that is used by the entire law enforcement community. The

N H T S A- s ponsored activities are limited to breath alcohol instruments (evidential breath testers, calibrating units, screening

testers, and breath sample co 1 1 ect i on/ st or age devices) ana speed

measuring devices (radar and vascar).

The NU-sponsored activities are part of an overall Technology

Assessment Program that includes both the development of standards and other documents and the actual testing of equipment and

publication of the test results. The Communication Systems

Program has resulted in the development of standards for nearly

all items of such systems -- transceivers, base stations, control

heads, digital transmission systems, and tracking devices, to mention a few. The Security Systems Program has developed standards for all components of intrusion alarm systems, and standards for the physical security o

c door and window assemblies.

The Weapons and Protective Equipment Program has developed standards for revolvers and automatic piitols, body armor, protective

helmets, and tear gas devices. The Investigative Aids Program

has developed standards for weapons and explosives detectors, arson accelerant detectors, anc narcotic test kits. Other

studies have centered on emergency vehicle warning systems and

police cl othing

.

In addition, LESL has developed reference collections for use by

forensic laboratories of automooile paints and synthetic fibers,

and standard refo'onr.e materials (refractive index glass and

refractive index silicone liquids).

The LESL provides a complete publication list of documents available from the program upon request. This list is updated periodical^ as new documents are published. For the past several

years, new documents ha«e become available at an average of 15 documents per year, which is expected to continue for the next several years .

Ava i 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

National Technical Information Service; U.S. Government Printing

Office; National Criminal Justice Reference Service; and Law

Enforcement Standards Laboratory.

alcohol count ermeasures ; alarm systems; communications; investigative cids; law enforcement standards; police equipment; protective equipment; reference collections; weapons; public safety;

t ransportat i on

;

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Authori ty

lap 1 ementat i on

Appl i cati on

Qual i f i cati on

,

Cert i f i cation

,

or Calibration

Commi ttee

Acti v i ty

Office of Product Standards Policy

Washington, D.C. 2 02 34 (301) 921-3751

31 Stat. 1449 as amended, 64 Stat. 371, 15 U.S.C 271-278, P . L . 89-306, P.L. 89-755, and P.L. 94-168.

Voluntary Product Standards are developed under Derartment of

Commerce (DOC) procedures (15 CFR, Part 10) for softwood lumber

(PS 20-70), construction ard industrial plywood (PS 1-74), and

carbonated soft drink bottles (PS 73-77).

Voluntary Product Standards are voluntarily used by manufacturers, distributors, purchasers, specifiers, and others in producing, marketing, and specifying products. Voluntary Product

Standards are very often adopted as American National Standards

(ANS) after being processed under the procedures of the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI). Some Voluntary Product

Standards are referenced in local and state building codes and are used in product certification programs.

The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)

provides a voluntary mechanism for evaluating and recognizing the

technical expertise and ability of private testing laboratories

to perform specific nationally recognized * e « t s for selected

product areas or testing. Laboratories must meet minimum

requirements for equipment, personnel, and quality control to be

accredited under this program.

The Office of Product Standards Policy coordinates and oversees

all National Bureau of Standards (NBS) involvement in standards

committee activities. NBS staff members hold over 1,450 memberships on 1,050 standards committees of some 100 organizations

(national as well as international) involved in standards activities. During 1982, 670 trips were taken to domestic standards

committee meetings and 140 foreign trips were made. The Bureau's

staff also participates in standards activities as part of

efforts to maintain and advance national standards of measurement.

Standard! zat i on Acti vi ti es The Office of Product Standards Policy oversees the Bureau's

total involvement in private sector standards activities. The

Office also serves as the focal point for the coordination of

standards activities within the Department of Commerce and

assists other agencies in implementing Federal standards policy

as enunciated in 0MB Circular A-119. The Office operates the

Interagency Committee on Standards Policy and uses that committee

to implement the provisions of Circular A-119 in a uniform ana effective manner throughout all Federal executive brancn

agencies.

The Office also serves as the principal point of contact betweer

the Federal Government and the voluntary standards system.

Bureau staff persons serve on the boards and councils of many

voluntary standards organizations, includinq ANSI, ASTM, ASHRAE,

CBEMA, IEEE, NFPA, and UL, and thereby have the opportunity to influence national standards policy.

The Office of Product Standards Policy is responsible for four

programs

:

The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program provides

a mechanism for nationally recognizing the competency of U.S.

testing laboratories in evaluating selected products for

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conformance with specific standards. This program also represents U.S. interests in the International Laboratory Accreditation Conference (I LAC) and provides the basis for bilateral

agreements w i I h oth?r countries for acceptance of test data

produced in U.S. laboratories.

The Office of Weights and Measures develops recommendations for

parf jr.nance and test requirements for weighing and measuring

uevices used commercially and develops test methods to be used in evaluating these devices. This office sponsors the National

Conference on Weights and Measures (a national organization made

up of Federal, state, and local neichts and measures officials

and appropriate industry representatives), which promotes uniformity in weights and measures programs through the adoption of

model law regulations, specifications, and tolerances for

Wei ghts and .•• >sures . The Standards Management Program manages the U.S. participation

in the International Organization for Legal Metrology (OIML), an intergovernmental body concerned with the harmonization of

national legal requirements pertaining to measurements in com- merce, industry, and public health. This program is r2sponsible

for administering the Department of Commerce Voluntary Product

Standards Procedures (15 CFR Part 10). Three standards are maintained under these procedures: PS 1-74, Construction and

Industrial Plywood; PS 20-70, American Softwood Lumber Standard;

and PS 73-77, Carbonated Soft Drink Bottles. A proposed standard

for the bottling of carbonated soft drinks is under development.

The Standards Code and Information Program is responsible for

providing information on 1) U.S. voluntary standards, 2) government regulations and specifications, 3) U.S. certification programs, 4) foreign and international standards, and 5) proposed

foreign regulations relating to standards and certification

programs. The program operates the National Center for Standards

and Certification Information (NCSCI) (See Sources of Standards

and Information); furnishes the U.S. "inquiry point" for information on proposed regulations which might significantly afffct

trade, as sent to and received from the Secretariat of the

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trar'e (GATT), thus complying

with the General Agreement on Technicil Barriers to Trade, the

"Standards Code;" and conducts technical office activities for

non-agricultural products as required by the U.S. Trade Agreements Act of 1979.

The standardization activities of all NBS organizations are summarized in an NBS Special Publication, issued annually. This

publication provides statistical as well as narrative information

about the participation of NBS staff in standardization

activities.

Availability

Keywords

Voluntary Product

Printing Office.

Standards are available from Go/ernment

voluntary standards; Voluntary Product Standards ILAC

laboratory accreditation; standards activities; weights and measures; GATT; Standards Code, standards information; inquiry

point; business; instruments; testing; general;

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DEPARTMENT Of COMMERCE

Authority

Imp 1 ems. nt at ion

Appl cation

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qua 1 i f i cat i on

,

Cert i f i cat i on , or Cal ibration

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

Office of Utilization Research

Washington, D.C. 2G235

(202) 634-7458

(1) 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627,

encourage uniformity and

Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to consistency in commercial practices.

(2) 16 U.S.C. 742o,

fair trade standards.

Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, to promote

(3) 84 Stat. 2090, Reorganization Plan No. 4, which transferred

the National Seafood Inspection Program from the Department of

the Interior to the Department of Commerce.

20 voluntary standards are codified as regulations in 50 CFR,

Parts 261-266. They establish U.S. Standards for Grades for fish

and fishery products.

Inspectors certify, at the request of the seafood processor, that

the product meets the criteria established in these standards.

The inspection is conducted at the processing facility.

No nongovernment standards have been adopted.

To be eligible to use the official Department of Commerce (DOC)

grade or identification marks as specified in 50 CFR Part 260.86,

the processor must participate in the voluntary National Seafood

Inspection Program. The marks may appear on the product label

and/or the certificate. The processor pays for participation in the Program. Seafood prcessors that do not participate in the

Program may use the U.S. Standards for Grades as guidelines but

must not display the official marks.

The following committees of the Codex Alimentarius Commission:

Committee on Fish and Fishery Products

Committee on Food Hygiene

Committee on Food Labeling

Committee on Pesticide Residues

Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is actively involved

in the preparation of U.S. Standards for Grades for seafood

products which establish the criteria for the measure of quality

of those seafood products (U.S. Grade A, B, and C). The standards currently pertain to various fresh and frozen seafood

products. These standards, the use of which is voluntary, are prepared at the request of the seafood processing industry and are available to all interested parties in this country and

abroad

.

This agency's participation on the various' committees of the

Codex Alimentarius Commission, specifically the Committee on Fish

and Fishery Products, is critical to ensure that the recommended

i nt ernat i one 1 standards which establish a minimum standard of

quality are reflective of this country's commercial practices and are in proper alignment with the U.S. Standards for Grades.

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This agency aiso participates in USOA's Government-wide Food

Quality Assurance Program as the agency responsible for preparing

specifications for seafooo purchased for USDA's various feeding

programs (school children, eldeily, needy, American Indians).

Availability National Seafood Inspection Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries

Service, P.O. Drawer 1207, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567-0112.

Keywords fish; fishery products; seafood; quality standards; fish quality;

seafood specifications;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHEk I C ADMINISTRATION

and Information Service

Authority

Imp 1 emer tat i on

Appl ication

Qual if ication.

Certification,

or Calibration

Committee

Acti vity

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

National Environmental Satellite, Pata,

Systems Planning and Development Staff

WWB, Room 711, E/SPD4

Washington, D.C. 20233

(301) 763-8064

15 U.S.C. 3.3, 49 U.S.C. 1483 provides the Secretary of Commerce

with tne authority to develop an international basic

meteorological network.

Regulations on the administration and operation of a Geostationary Orbiting Environmental Satellite Data Collection System

(GOES-DCS) is codified at 15 CFR, Part 911.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES

Data Collection System utilizes geostationary satellites to collect environmental data from remote locations. Standards on UHF transmitters and related equipment are established to ensure

system integrity.

Manufacturers submit plans for in-plant testing of Data

Collection Platform Radio Sets. If the plans are approved, a NOaA representative visits the manufacturer's testing facility

and witnesses the tests. If a representative unit meets all of

the established standards a type certificate is issued to the

manufacturer

.

National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

(NESDIS) participates in the Coordinating Group for Geostationary

Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) to establish compatible standards for international use. CGMS is sponsored by the World

Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Periodic meetings with industry are conducted to review the

adequacy end applicability of the standards. Revisions to the

existing standards are proposed in response to: technological

developments; cost effectiveness considerations; operational

difficulties observed within the GOES-DCS; and the need to

clarify and improve measurement techniques.

Four standards for self-timed, random reporting, international

and interrogated Data Collection Platform Radio Sets are available from: Chief, Data Collection and Direct Broadcast

Branch (E/SP21), NOAA/NESDIS. Washington, D.C. 20233

Keywords satellites;

aerospace;

environment; electronic equipment; data processing;

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

National Weather Service

Test and Evalir. cion Division

RD 1, Box 10 c Sterl ing, Vi rginia 22170

(703) 471-5302

Authority (1) 15 U.S.C. Jll and 313, the original acts establishing the

United States Weather Bureau. (2) 49 U.S.C. 1453 and Title 8,

Section 803, of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.

Implementation Standards for producing weather information are included in the

series of the Federal Meteorological Handbooks, Federal

Specifications for Met eorol ogi cal Equipment, and Operational

Directives from the National Weather Service.

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qua 1 i f icat ion , Cert i f icat i on

,

or Cal i brat ion

Committee

Act i vi ty

Observers are certified by examination and experience 2nd

observatories are certified by periodic on-site inspection.

Standards for Federal spec i f , cat i ons are applied by the purchase

orders for the equipment, and Operational Directives are applied

by on-site inspection of the affected installation.

Excluding those that are produced by intergovernmental agreement

within the United Nations, nongovernment generated standards are relatively rare within the field of meteorology. A few such

standards produced by organ i zat i or s such as the American Society

for Testing and Materials have been adopted. An effort is now underway to encourage voluntary standards organizations to produce standards for meteorology.

Meteorological observatories are certified if they conform to the

performance standards detailed in Federal Meteorological Handbooks, and National Weather Service Operational Directives.

The National Weather Service actively participates in the standardization activities of the World Meteorological Organization,

the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services

and Supporting Research, and the American Society for Testing and

Material s . Standardization The development of standard methods for producing meteorological

Activities observations and measurements and the development and use of

standard test methods for meteorological equipment is being

actively pursued by the National Weather Service. Most standards

are those produced within the government and contained within the

Federal Meteorological Handbooks and by cooperation with other

governments as published by the World Meteorological Organization

in its guide to good oractice. Nongovernment voluntary standards

development organizations such as the American Society for

Testing and Materials have been encouraged to develop standards

for use in the field of meteorology but to date very few such

standards exist.

Availability The Federal Meteorological Handbooks are sold by the Government

Printing Office. Federal specification for equipment and testing

are available through the GSA Specification Unit.

Keywords meteorology; weather; atmosphere; aviation; climatology; test;

environment; instruments;

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Authority

Appl ication

Committee

Activity

Keywords

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION

Institute for Telecommunications Sciences

325 Broadway

Boulder, Colorado 80303

(303) 497-5414

Executive Order 1?046 , which established NT I A in 1977

The Institute for Telecommunications Sciences (ITS), the research

and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and

Information Administration (NTIA), participates and contributes

to both national and international standards activities in radio,

telecommunications, data communications, and data processing

technologies. ITS members are particularly involved in development of Federal Telecommunication Standards and responsibility

for the National Communications System.

ITS participates in the development of voluntary national con- sensus standards particularly Data Communication Performance

through American National Standards Committee, ASC X3, Information Processing Systems. Internationally, ITS members work to develop Recommenc at i ons of the International Telegraph and

Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) and the International

Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR); and international standards

in ISO, particularly through Technical Committee 97, Information

Processing Systems. ITS chairs three CCIR International study

groups: Spect,*!;*" Utilization and Monitoring, Propagation in Non-ionized Media, and Propagation in Ionized Media. The

Institute also chairs three U.S. CCITT preparatory groups: Data

Transmission, the International Standard Document Number (ISDN)

Joint Working Party, and the ISDN Technical Working Group.

radio; communications; data processing;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Office of the Assistant

Washington, D.C. 20231

(703) 557-3070

Commissioner for Patents

Authority (1) 35 U.S.C. 6 authorizes the Commissioner of Patents and

Trademarks to "establish regulations, not inconsistent with law."

Icpl ementat ion

Appl ication

(2) 35 U.S ,C. Section 9

(3; 37 CFR 1.52(b)

(4) 37 CFR 1.84(b)

Manual of Classification, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

(USPTO), a looseleaf book containing a list of all the classes

and subclasses of inventions in the USPTO c 1 a s s i f i c a c i on system.

This classification is used by the USPTO, and any other user of

patent information, f o classify and retrieve a patent or patent

related document in the U.S. Classification system.

Committee

Activity

The Patent and Trademark

tees of the World

Geneva, Switzerland.

Office participates in pertinent commitIntellectual Property Organization,

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Standardization Member of Assembly of the Patent Cooperation Treaty in order to Activities provide pntent application format and units of weights and measures acceptable in all member countries.

Availability Published in "Title 37, Code of Federal Regulations" and "Manual

of Patent Examining Procedure," both available from U.S. Government Printing Office.

Keywords patent applications; paper size; metric system; business;

general

;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

lm r } ementat i on

U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Office of International Patent Classification

Washington, D.C. 20231

^ 703) 557- 3756

S u be omm i 1 1 ee specializes

t heref ore

.

H of American National Standards Committee Z39

in patent matters and sets guidance standards

Appl i cat ion

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Voluntary adoption

Z39 meets with representatives of the U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office (USPTO) and other related organizations to discuss and

set standards to be used by the USPTO on a voluntary basis.

The USPTO actively participates in Subcommittee H of Z39.

Z39 Subcommitte H (Patent Standards) gives special consideration

to the publishing policies and practices of the USPTO in the

development of U.S. standards as a result of the position of the

USPTO as the primary publisher of U.S. patent literature. Z39

Subcommittee H addressps the practices of foreign publishers of

potent data and those organizations in the U.S. who repackage and

republish foreign patent data.

American National Standards Institute

patents; patent standards; business;

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Office of Technology Assessment and Forecast

2021 Jefferson-Davis Highway

Crystal Plaza 3, Room 2C-33

Arlington, Virginia 22202

(703) 557-2982

Implementation

Appl ication

Committee

Activity

Federal Register

Voluntary adoption

ANSI Z39

Standardization Two projects are underway:

Activities

1. A study to develop standards for the form and format of patent

applications to facilitate data conversion to mach i ne- readab 1

e

form. The proposed standards will cover all elements of an

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application from bibliographic data and text to the specification

for drawings and tabular information, and will specify form and

formats conducive to optical character recognition processing of

the appl i cat i on

.

The standards will permit easy data reduction of tnousands of

patent applications for automated processing in the Patent and

Trademark Office.

2. Development of a proposal for Data Base and Data Access Standards for Chemical Structures and related expressions. Standards

will cover data base content as well as oroceuures for expressing

chemical comoound structures, classifications, indexing, and

other search and retrieval standard' necessary.

These standards will increase data base scope and facilitate

database exchange. They will also make possible joint system and

database development with public and private developers of technological databases.

Keywords patents; optical character recognition; database; information

processing;

DEPARTKENT OF COMMERCE

U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Trademark Examining Operation

Office o f the Director

2011 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, Virginia 22202

(703) 557-3268

Authority 15 U.S.C. 1112, July 15, 1946, Lanaham Act Section 30, gives the

Commissioner the authority to establish a system of classification of goods and services.

Implementation 37 CFR 2.85 and Part 6, implement the adoption of the International Schedule of classes for goods and services. Classification is the basis for determining the fee which must be paid per

appl i cat i on . Committee U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTC) is a member of the Corn- Activity mittee of Experts which is the acting body established by the

Nice Agreement. The Committee of Experts meets periodically to revise the International Classification.

Standardization The classification of specific goods and services is set forth in Activities the Alphabetical List entitled "International Classification of

Goods and Services for Purposes of the Registration of Marks

Under the Nice Agreement"; published by the World Intellectual

Property Organization (WIP0). This classification list contains

the name of each class and the basic contents of the class. The

Alphabetical List also comprises explanatory notes which serve as guidelines for determining the app opriate International Class

for a specific product or service.

The primary purpose of the International Alphabetical List is to provide a written source for determining proper identifications

and classifications of goods and services. The classification

lists consist of

:

(1) a list of classes, together with explanatory notes; and

(2) an alphabetical list of goods and services wit* an indication of the class into which each of the goods or services falls.

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Aval 1 abl 1 ity

Keywords

World Intellectual Properly Organization,

Col ombettes , 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland,

34 C hem 1 n 'es

UNIPUB, P.O. Box 433, Murra" Hill Station, New York, New York

10016.

International classification Nice Agreement; classification list;

trademark classification; business; general;

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATtS

Authority

Inpl ementat ion

Appl ication

Standardization

Act i /i ties

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

JOINT COMMITTEE ON PRINTING

S-1E1, U.S. Capitol

Washington, D.C. 20510

(202) 224-5241

The Joint Committee on Printing (JCP), created by act of August

3, 1846 (9 Stat. 114), is responsible for establishing specification standards for pape-s used in public print Inq and binding (44

U.S.C. 509), including that procured from the private sector.

The Government Paper Specification Standards include approximately 85 individual specifications for writing ana printing papers,

together with testing and color standards and acceptance

criteria.

All Government Paper Specification Standards are mandatory for use by all departments of the Federal Government and the^r field

activities in the preparation of procurement documents for paper

stocks and in specifying paper stocks to be used in printing,

binding, copying, and duplicating, unless otherwise authorized by

the Joint Committee on Printing.

Administered by a Committee on Paper Specifications and its Technical Subcommittee, under the chairmanship of a Joint Comuittee

staff member. Participating agencies include U.S. Government

Printing Office, General Services Administration, National Bu. eau

of Standards, and the Department of Defense.

U.S. Government Printing Office

paper; colors; office products;

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Authority

Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Hazard-Related

Standardization Matters

(301) 492-6554

DIRECTORATE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES

Chamical Hazard-Related Standardization Matters

(301) 492-6957

1111 18th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20207

Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq .

)

; Federal

Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261 et seq.~T; Poison Prevention Packaginq Act (15 U.S.C. 1471 et seq .

)

; Fl ammabl e Fabrics

Act (15 U.S.C. 1191 et sen,) ; and Refrigerator Safety Act (15

U.S.C. 1211 et seq. ) .

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ipl ement a t i on All standards, regulations and policy issuances are *.ti be found

within Title 16, Code of Federa' Regulations Chapter II, Commercial Practices, Parts 1000 to end. Info r mati:>n on all

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) mandatory product

safety standards is published in the Federal Register in Advance

Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking,

and Final Rules.

Appl 1 cat i on The Commission enforces all regulations and standards published

in 16 CFR Chapter II, Parts 1 300 to end. The Directorate for

Compliance and Administrative Lit. gabion is the Commission

organisation responsible for this act.vity. This Directorate is located at 5 < 0 1 westbard Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland. Telephone

requests for information on regulatcy standards enforcement may

be obtained by calling (301) 492-6400. This Directorate is also

responsible for enforcement activities under Section 15 of the

Consumer Product Safety Act. Reports of information which

reasonably supports the conclusion that a product contains a defect which rould create a substantial product hazard, as required under Section 15 of tre Consumer Product Safety Act,

should be made by calling (301) 492-6608 with concurrent

notification, in writing, to: Division of Corrective Actions,

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207.

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Federal

Hazardous Substances Act, and the Flammable Fabrics Act enacted

by Congress in 1981 encourage reliance on voluntary standards

developed Ly industry or other nongovernmental organizations to reduce risks of injury whenever possible, Sec. 15 U.S.C. 2058, 15 U.S.C. 1262(f), and 15 U.S.C. 1193(g).

Qualification,

Cert i f icat ion , or Calibration

Product certification is specif ; ca11y required by Section 14 of

the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) (15 U.S.C. 2063).

Manufacturers or private labelers must issue certificatts stating

that their product meets any applicable consumer product safety

standard issued under the CPSA. The Commission may also

prescribe testing and labeling requirements by regulation under

the authority of Section 14 of the CPSA.

Commi ttee

Activity

C T

J S C participates in a variety of nongc vernment and government

standardization committees. For specific information on committees with which the Commission Is working contact either the

Office of Program Management or the Directorate for Health

Sciences.

Standardization

Activities

The d.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an independent

Federal regulatory agency, was officially activated on May 14,

1973, to implement the Consumer Product Safety Act, P.L. 92-573.

The Commission's primary goal is to substantially reduce injuries

associated with consumer products. The Act granted broad

authority to issue and enforce safety standards for more than

10,000 consumer products.

The Act specifically excludes

s ion's jurisdiction. Among

drugs, cormetics, boats,

pesticides, most of which

agencies.

certain products from the Commisthe excluded product 3 are foods,

aircraft, motor vehicles, and are regulated by other Federal

Amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Act enacted in 1981

encourage

standards

s* andards

s t a nd a rds

Comm i s s i on injury if

the devalopment of voluntary consumer product safety

by industry. The Commission may adopt voluntary

issued by nongovernmental organizations as mandatory

or issue mandatory requirements independently. The

may ban products which present an unreasonable risk of

no safety standard is feasible. The Offce of Program

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Management and the Directorate for Health Sciences serve <js che

focal points for standards development within CPSC.

Availability U.S. Government Printing Office

Keywords consumer products; safety; textiles; general;

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Author i ty

Inpl ement at ion

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qua 1 i f icat i on , Cert i f ication

,

or Cal ibration

Committee

Act i vity

Standardization

Activities

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, STANDARDIZATION AND SUPPORT

Defense Materiel Specifications and Standards Office

Two Skyline Place, Suite 1403

5203 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, Virginia 22041

(703) 756-2337

Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 145, Cataloging and Standardization

and implemented by DoD Directive 4120.3

Military and federal specifications, handbooks, engineering

practices, standards, and drawings -- over 45,000. Commercial

Item Descriptions (CIDs) -- over 150. Adoption of nongovernment

standards -- over 3,200.

Department of Defense (DoD) standardization documents are used as procurement documents for all types of equipment and commodities,

as well as documents that provide selection criteria for items,

equipment-, engineering practices, etc., used in new design.

By the end of 198.', DoD had adopted over 3,200 nongovernmental

standards to be used instead of military documents. These

private sector documents were developed by a number of nongovernment standards organization including ASTM, SAE, AIA, UL, and

others . DoD has developed over 1,200 Qualified Products Lists which

describe products that have been exanined, tested, and approved

as meeting the requirements of applicable specifications.

The Department of Defense participates in numerous intergovernmental and nongovernmental committees to share in the development of both policy and acquisition standardization doc imer.ts

.

The Defense Standardization and Specification Program (DSSP) is a single, integrated defense-wide program to achieve optimum uniformity among the variety of systems, equipment, materials,

engineering practices, operations, and manufacturing processes

developed for or used by the DoD. Standards end specifications

developed by (or in concert with) nongovernment standards groups are utilized to the maximum extent possible-. The adoption of

nongovernment standards avoids the preparation of duplicative or overlapping military documents. It is DoD policy to cooperate

with the standards organizations operating in other government

agencies, as well as, those in the private sector.

Standards and specifications are developed in approximately 100

offices of the DoD whose addresses are listed in the Standardization Directory, SD-1, which is available from the Naval

Publications and Forms Center (NPFC).

Also see citation for Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee.

438
Availability Naval Publications and Forms Center, IHS, NSA, IMI, Global, and

various other private distributors and libraries.

Keywords military equipment; industrial equipment; consumer products; ma- terials; parts; food; clothing; packaging; construction; building; aerospace; medical devices; communications; general;

defense;

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

BUILDING ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Authority

Imp 1 ementat ion

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual i f ication

,

Certification,

or Calibration

Committee

Act i v ity

Standardization

Activities

Building Equipment Division

Washington, D.C. 20S85

(202) 252-9123

42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of

1975 (P.L. 940163), as amended by the National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-619) provides for the establishment of energy efficiency test procedures and standards for at least 13 categories of major energy consuming appliances and

other equipment used in residences.

Test procedures for 13 categories of covered consumer products

have been established in 10 CFR 430, Subpart B. These are for

refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers, freezers, diihwashers,

clothes dryers, water heaters, room air conditioners, Lome

heating equipment (not including furnaces), television sets,

kitchen ranges and ovens, clothes washers, humidifiers and

dehumidifiers, central air conditioners, and furnaces. The

Department of Energy (DOE) has made formal determinations that

energy efficiency standards ore not justified for 8 of the 13 categories of products (see 10 CFR 430, Sub-part C).

The established test procedures are required, under regulations

issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to be used by

manufacturers in the preparation of ladles and other representations concerning the energy efficiency of covered products.

Manufacturers perform the required tests. Selective government

or independent tests may be performed. The Department of Energy

would be responsible for the enforcement of any efficiency

standards, if established.

The established test procedures adopt, by reference, some nongovernment procedures; including procedures established bv

ANSI, ASTM, ASHRAE, and the Association of Home Appliance

Manufacturers (AHAM), among others.

Consumer product manufacturers are responsible for the application of the established test procedures, although FTC may perform

independent tests to verify manufacturer estimates.

The appropriate staff of DOE and National Bureau of Standards

participate in several relevant committees of ASHRAE and the

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).

DOE, with the support of the National Bureau of Standards, is active in the preparation, review, and updating of energy

ef f ic iency . test procedures and standards for all major energy

consuming, residential appliances and equipment. Every effort is made to utilize private consensus standards, if appropriate. A Federal energy efficiency standard or a final determination that

no standard is justified preempts St a t e- e s t a b 1 i s hed energy

efficiency standards. States may apply to DOE for exemptions

f rem this rule.

Avai 1 abi 1 ity DOE and U.S. Government Printing Office

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Keywords energy c crvation; energy efficiency; household appliances;

buildings; consumer products; energy;

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

BUILDING ENERGf RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Building Services Division

Washington, D.C. 20585

(202) 252-1650

Authority 42 U.S.C. 8211, et . seq., The National Energy Conservation Policy

Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-619), as amended by the Energy Security Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-294) authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish standards to assure the safety and effectiveness of

conservation and renewaole resource measures included in the

Residential Conservation Service (RCS) Program.

Impl ementation By regulations issued in 1979 and 1980 (44 FR 64602, 45 FR 63432,

and 45 FR 63786), DOE established material and installation

standards governing a number of measures included in the RCS

Program, including vent dampers, wind machines, intermittent

ignition devices, and urea- formal dehyde foamed- i n-pl ace insulation, among others. By an amended regulation issued on June 25,

1982 (10 CFR 456), DOE eliminated those regulations requiring the

adoption of material and installation standards. Continued use

of these standards of states or utilities participating in the

RCS Program is voluntary.

The previously issued material and installation standards con- tinu. co be required by a number of states and utilities participating in the RCS Program, although the amended regulation

permits the modification of program plans to eliminate such

requirements. Under most such implementing plans, suppliers or contractors directly participating in the program are required to observe the established standards. State and local enforcement

mechanisms vary.

The previously issued material and installation standards incorporated many private standards, including standards established

by ANSI.

DOE, U.S. Government Printing Office and National Bureau of Standards (NBS SP 606, Criteria for the Installation of Energy Conservation Measures)

energy conservation; buildings; safety standards; material and

installation standards; insulation; appliances; energy;

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

BUILDING ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Building Systems Division

Washington, D.C. 20585

(202) 252-9837

Authority 42 U.S.C. 6831 et . sec., Tne Energy Conservation Standards for

New Buildings Act of 1976, as amended, requires the Department of

Energy (DOE) to issue voluntary performance standards for the

design of new commercial and residential buildings. Compliance

with the standards is only required for the design of new Federal

buildings.

Iapl ementation A draft voluntary guideline for energy conservation in manufactured housing has been published by DOE and a Notice of Inquiry

requesting public review and comment was published in the Federal

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Availabil ity

Keywords

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Register May 9, 1983 (48 FR 20866). Voluntary guidelines for

energy conservation in new residential buildings and new com- mercial buildings also will be published, together with notices

of public inquiry. Separate publications and notices of proposed

rulemaking are planned for the compulsory application of these

guidelines to new Federal buildings.

Appl i cat ion

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standard*

Committee

Activity

The guidelines for energy conservation in new manufactured

housing, new residential, and new commercial buildings are expected to be implemented as a result of voluntary adoption by

manufacturers, builders and State and local governments. The

guidelines will be applied to new Federal buildings by regulations under the Federal Energy Management Program (10 CFR 436).

The voluntary commercial

expected to referenrp p r i

v

guidelines under development are standards developed by ANSI, ASTM,

"SKRAE, and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

DOE staff participate in several relevant

and the American Institute of Architects.

committees of ASHRAE

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 «ibi 1 ity

Keywords

DOE is involved in the preparation and review of the full range

of guidelines and standards for energy conservation in new buildings. Relevant guidelines and standards established by

nongovernment bodies are used, if appropriate.

DOE and U.S. Government Printing Office.

energy conservation; energy efficiency; buildings; manufactured

housing; energy;

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS

Authority

DOE, DP-13.1

Washington, D.C. 20545

(301) 353-3169

(1) The Atomic Energy Act of 1954

(2) Energy Reorganization Act of 1974

(3) Department of Energy (DOE) Reorganization Act of 1977

Implementation

Appl ication

Standards

Qual if ication.

Cert i f icat ion

,

The implementation of standards activities for Defense Programs

is through the policy statement of the Assistant Secretary for

Defense Programs (ASDP) dated May 28, 1982, and the individual

implementation plans prepared by the DOE field organizations.

Responsible program officials also involve the use of standards

noted under qualification, certification, or calibration.

Standards are used to qualify High Efficiency Particulate Air

(HEPA) filters prior to use in DOE facilities.

The following program known as the HEPA filter program is an example of Defense Program requirements (standards) for the

qualification, certification, and calibration of a manufactured

product important to Defense Program activities:

St.andardi zat ion

Acti vities

Calibration standard: F 3-45, Specification for HEPA filters

used by DOE Contractors; Certification standard: F 3-43, Quality

Assurance Testing for HEPA filters and Cannisters; Monitoring and

testing: NF 3-42, Operating policy for DOE Filter Test facilities, and NF 3-44, DOE HEPA Test Facilities Quality Control Plans.

The above referenced standards

internal to the Department.

are developed and maintained

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Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Referenced standards are internal D 0 F documents

H£PA filters; nuclear 3nergy;

DEPARTMENT OF ENEMY

ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION

Office of Statistical Standards

1000 Independence Avenue SW. Washington, O.C. 20585

(202) 252-2222

Authority Both the Federal Energy Administration Act and the Department of

Energy Organization Act, which established the Energy Information

Administration ( E I A ) as an independent statistical agency,

required that the information collected by the agency be

evaluated and assessed internally and that the collection methods

used be audited. (See P.L. 93-275 and 95-91).

Implementation To evaluate the data and procedures used to collect it, perfor- mance standards were needed. A standards program existed since

EIA's inception; however, in 1981 it was reorganized and resulted

in the adoption of 19 statistical standards and two directives

(orders) on model documentation and archival. All standards and

orders are mandatory and promulgated for internal EIA use. Standards implementation is monitored by the Office of Statistical Standards (OSS) through the public use forms clearance

process, required pre-publication reviews, and independent audits

of data collection and processing systems. Order implementation

is monitored by requiring submittals of the documentation and

archival packages to OSS prior to release.

OSS participates in pertinent committees of the Office of

Management and Budget, the American Statistical Association, jnd

the International Statistical Institute.

Appl ication

Committee

Activity

Standardization Nineteen statistical standards have been developed covering

Activities various aspects of data collection and processing, as follows:

frame! development, frames maintenance, statistical nondisclosure, rounding, formatting name and address entries on survey

files, standard respondent identification codes, freezing files,

programming, systems development, publication of energy statistics, publishing revisions, documentation of public-use data

tapes, graphs, software documentation, adoption of 0MB standards,

minimizing survey nonresponse, forms design, standardized

abbreviations and codes, and adoption of the Federal Information

Processing Standards. The two orders cover model documentation

and the preparation of model archival packages.

These standards and orders are mandatory for all EIA data systems

and models and are intended to assure the quality of the data,

while increasing efficiency and responsiveness to EIA's data

users and avoiding duplication of effort.

At present no new standards development is anticipated. Instead,

the focus is compliance with the existing standards and the two

orders and providing technical assistance to offices who request

it

.

Availability Energy Information Administration, Office of Statistical

Standards

Keywords statistics; data collection; data processing; model forecasting;

energy

;

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Authority

Implementation

Appl icat ion

ENVIRONMENT, SATETY, AND HEALTH

1000 Independence Avenue SW. Washinaton, O.C. 20585

(202) 353-5644

(1) Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended

(2) Energy Reorganization Act of 1974

(3) Department of E.iergy Organization Act of 1977

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 itv

Prescribed and recommended Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H)

standards (approximately 300) are listed in Order DOE 5480. 1A,

Chapter I . Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters ES&H program personnel

appraise DOE field operations to evaluate conformance with the

prescribed ES&H standards. In turn, DOE field operations

personnel evaluate DOE contractors to ascertain compliance with

the standards. As appropriate, recommendations for imo roved

conformance are made and ameliorative actions are implemented.

Approximately 65 nongovernment ESSH standards have been adopted

as prescribed standards and approximately 135 nongovernment ES&H

standards have been adopted as recommended standards. These are primarily from ANSI, NFPA, IEEE, and ANS.

American National Standards Institute, American Nucl&ar Society,

and National Fire Protection Association

Adoptior. of

activities.

appropriate voluntary standards for use in DOE

Keywords

U.S. Department of Energy

Office of Operational Safety (EP-32)

Washington, D.C. 20545

environment; safety; health; nuclear; occupational; emergency;

fire; transportation; reactor; explosives; energy;

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

ADMINISTRATOR

Authority

Implementation

401 M Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20460

(202) 382-4700

(1) Clean Air Act, P.L. 88-206

(2) Clean Water Act, P.L. 92-500

(3) Comprehensive Environmental Response

Liability Act (CERCLA), P.L. 96-510

(4) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Scat. 1040

(5) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide A^t

(FIFRA), P.L. 92-516

(6) Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, P (7) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), P.L

(8) Safe Drinking Water Act, P.L. 93-523

(9) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), P.L. 94-469

(10) Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act, P.L. 95-604

(11) Plus amendments thereto and other acts not listed

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards are published in Part 40 ot the Cede of Federal Regulations (40 CFR). Some standards are mandatory, others voluntary. State and local governments usually have the right to impose standards that are more stringent than those EPA sets.

Compensation and

L. 92-532

94-580

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Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual if ication,

Certification,

or Cal i brat i on

Commi ttee

Activity

Standards are applied in various ways including individual permits establishing emissions or effluent limits, product registration, State and local implementation plans, direct reporting to EPA, recordkeeping, on-site inspections, voluntary adoption, etc.

40 CFR refers readers to nongovernmental standards it accepts in lieu of incorporating the standards in the CFR.

EPA samples products and the environment for compliance with its

standards. Examples include monitoring motor vehicle emissions,

wastewater discharges, new chemicals and pesticides, land fills,

ambient air, and drinking water systems. The Agency also reviews

manufacturers' requests to label products as "certified to EPA standards .

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations;

Council on Environmental Quality;

Interagency Testing Committee (ITC);

National Air Pollution Control Techniques Advisory Committee;

National Drinking Water Advisory Council;

Environmental Committee of the Organization for Economic

Cooperation and Development;

Science Advisory Board;

S. Canada International Joint Commission

ther s

.

Uand others(on air and water

)

Standardi zation

Acti vit ies EPA environmental standards apply to individuals; businesses;

Federal, State and local governments; and other organizations.

They are intended to ensure clean air and water, safe containment

of toxic wastes, protection from excessive radi at i on , protect i on of the Nation's waters for fish/wildlife and human use, undue

exposure to toxic substances, etc. The following offices are directly involved in standards development and application:

0ffic3 of Air Radiation, (202)382-7400; Office of Pesticides and

Toxic Substances, (202)382-2902; Office of Research and Development, (202)382-7676; Office of Solid Waste and Emergency

Response, (202)382-4610; Office of Water, (202)382-5700. These

Offices exercise responsibility for standards dealing with water

quality, solid and hazardous wastes, pesticides and toxic

substances, ambient air, research and development practices, and

radiation. The Administrative Procedures Act mandate;: publication of proposed rules (standards) followed by public comment/

hearings prior to promulgating the rule. Usually, once a standard is set, states and other jurisdictions must submit, by a certain date, implementation plans for meeting these standards or face the alternative of having EPA write and impose its own plan.

Availability Part 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, available from the

Government Printing Office, contains all Agency standards; EPA also publishes both the standards and resulting implementation

plans in the Federal Register.

Keywords environment; air; water; radiation; pollution; toxic substances;

hazardous waste; pesticides; chemicals; materials; sanitation;

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

GATT Affairs Office

600 Seve."*eenth Screet NW. Washington, D.C. 20506

(202) 395-3063

Authority Title IV of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (P.L. 96-39,

July 26, 1979) on approval of the Agreement on Technical Barriers

to Trade (Standards Code).

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Impl ementat 1 on

Appl leatlon

Through the Trade Policy Committee structure, chaired by the

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Government

coordination of the implementation and administration of the

Standards Code is achieved. USTR works primarily witn the

Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and State in this area.

The Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) Subcommittee on Standards

meets regularly to approve U.S. positions for meeting*; of the

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (established by the

Standards Code). The TPSC also approves positions for bilateral

s t a nd a r d s - r e 1 a t ed discussions with the Governments of Japan,

Germany, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as with

the Commission of the European Communities.

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

USTR coordinates closely with nongovernmental standards bodies

directly and through the Industry Functional Advisory Committee

(IFAC) on Standards, which is jointly chaired with the Department

of Commerce.

Qual i f Tcation,

Certification,

or Calibration

USTR coordinates closely with nongovernmental

bodies directly and through the IFAC on Standards.

certification

Committee

Activity

USTR directly participates in the American National Standards

Institute's International Standards Council, and the American

Society for Testing and Materials, Council on International

Standardi zat ion

.

Keywords Standards Code;

1979 Trade Act;

GATT; international trade; business; general

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

qualification.

Certification,

or Calibration

1919 M Street NW. Room 7002

Washington, D.C. 20554

(202) 632-7060

The Communications Act of 1 9 34 , as amended (47 U.S.C. 151)

established the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to

regulate interstate and foreign commerce in communications by

wire and radio in the public interest.

The FCC Rules and Regulations are contained in Title 47 CFR. The

Standards are located in the various Parts: 0, 1, 2, 5, 13, 15,

17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 31, 33, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 51, 52,

61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 73, 74, 76, 78, 81, 83, 87, 90, and

94.

Since there are many different kinds of standards throughout the

Rules, various methods are used to enforce the Rules or Standards. The methods used are: on-site inspections, FCC

Laboratory testing, review of test data submitted by applicants,

and self verification.

The Commission has adopted nongovernment standards and will

continue to do so whenever it is in the public interest. These

Standards are referenced in the appropriate Parts of the Rules,

and in many cases voluntary standards become mandatory standards

when referenced in the Rules and Regulations.

Applicants wishing to establish a radio station, whether it be a broadcast, private, common carriers, or experimental, must submit

information showing compliance with the Rules. If the requirements (Standards) are met, a license Is issued. As of 1980 the

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Commi ttee

Acti vi ty

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Commission has issued approximately 1.5 million radio licenses.

The Commission also has four equipment authori zat * on programs

which issue equipment approvals. The Commission issues

approximately 10,000 equipment approvals each year.

The Commission participates in pertinent organizations

inittees which deal with telecommunications standards,

these are: Institute of Electrical and Electronic s American National Standards Institute, Electronic

Institute, Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, Radio

Technical Commission for Maritime Services, International Radio

Consultative Committee, Safety of Life At Sea Convention, etc.

and corn- Some of

Engi neers , Industries

The Commission participates in international and national Standards organizations developing communication systems and equipment. The Commission provides technical analysis and testing of

systems and equipment.

U.S. Government Printing Office.

frequency allocations

magnetic compatibility

radio frequency interference; electro- commun i cations;

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

BUREAUS OF COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Authori ty

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Standardization

Activities

General Litigation, BC Washington, D.C. 20580

(202) 523-3600 (BC)

(202) 523-3868 (BCP)

or Service Industry Practices, BCP

Federal Trade Commission Act, S5, 15 U=S.C. S45. Section 5 of

the Federal Trade Commission Act declares unfair methods of

competition, and unfa'r or deceptive acts and practices, in or affecting commerce, to be unlawful.

In preventing unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce,

the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may reference standards in

trade regulation rules or guides. For example, the Commission

incorporated several nongovernment standards by reference in its

rule relating to labeling and advertising of home insulation

(R-value rule, 16 CFR, part 460).

The Commission's Bureau of Competition (BC) and Bureau of Con- sumer Protection (BCP) investigate standards and certification

activities that may unreasonably result in a substantial lessening of competition in violation of the Federal Trade Commission

Act. One example would be allegations that a standard cr a seal

of approval program unreasonably excluded innovative products

from the marketplace. They would also investigate allegations

that stanaards or seals of approval are being used deceptively in

the sale of products. Recently the Commission proceeded against

a seal of approval program that was being used in a manner that

misrepresented the safety testing of scuba equipment. If the

Commission finds reason to believe that the law may have been

violated, it may commence a law enforcement action to enjoin such

anticompetitive or deceptive activities and to seek such other

relief as may be appropriate. The Commission may, under appropriate circumstances: issue advisory opinions as to the legality

of standards or certification practices presented for review;

pa .icipate in relevant interagency or intergovernmental com- mittees; present its views to appropriate legislative, judicial,

or industry entities concerning specific standards or certification issues.

Keywords antitrust; restraint of trade; anticompetitive practices; competition; unfair methods; innovation; deception; business; general;

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Authority

Impl ementati on

Appl i cati on

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE

8th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Washington, O.C. 20408

(202) 523-3159

(1) 44 U.S.C. 2102-2114, Octobe- 22, 1968, the Administrator of

General Services, through his appointee The Archivist of the

United States, shall provide for the preservation of Federal

records of continuing value.

(2) 40 U.S.C. 471-514, July 1, 1949: Federal Property and

Administrative Services Act of 1949. The Administrator shall

prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary to effectuate

his functions under this Act. Standards

CFR, Part

for

101,

micrographics

Subpart 11.5.

are codified as regulations in 41

The General Services Administration's National Archives and

Records Service (GSA/NARS) requires agencies to produce and maintain microfilm of permanent records according to production and

maintenance standards.

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

GSA/NARS has adopted ANSI standards for photographic materials as the basis of regulations.

Qual i f i cat i on

,

Certification,

or Calibration

Agencies are to duce meets the

concentration.

certify that the permanent record film they proANSI standard PH4.8 for residual thiosulfate ion

Commi ttee

Activities

Standard i zati on Acti vi ties

GSA/NARS participates in pertinent committees of the following:

Accredited Standards Committees PHI (Photographic Films, Plates,

and Papers) and PH4 (Photographic Processing Procedures), and

Library, Documentation, and Related Publishing Practices (7.39).

GSA/NARS is active in the preparation of standards concerned with

the manufacturing, processing, and storing of materials used to maintain permanently valuable information of the Federal Government. This includes paper, film, and magnetic tape. Standards

and specifications of national standardizing groups are utilized

to the maximum extent. Where they are not adequate, GSA/NARS

prepares regulations for Federal agencies.

Availability Federal Register

Keywords permanent records; preservation; film; paper; magnetic tape;

archives; data; photography;

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Author i ty

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT

Office of Federal Supply and Services

Commo H ity Management Division

1941 Jefferson Davis Highway

Crystal Mall Building #4

Washington, D.C. 20406

(703) 557-8470

The Federal Standardization Program was developed in compliance

with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of

1949, 63 STAT. 377, as amended. The program provides for coordination of civil and military standardization functions, so as to

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avoid unnecessary duplication, pursuant to the Act and in consonance with the Defense Cataloging and Standardization Act (Sees. 24512456, litle 10, U.S.C., superseding P.L. 436).

Implementation 41 C"R 101-29 describes the standardization program under Federal

Product Descriptions. Included are Federal specifications, standards, commercial item descriptions, purchase descriptions, and

brand-name purchase descriptions. Also included in the program

are Qualified Products Lists (QPL's).

Application Federal product descriptions shall be used by all Federal agencies in the procurement of supplies and services covered by such

descriptions, except as provided in 41 CFR 101-29.402 and 41 CFR

101-29.403.

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual if ication,

Cert i f icat ion

,

or Calibration

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

By the end of 1982 , the Office of Federal Supply and Services

(FSS) had adopted approximately 300 nongovernment standards.

Approximately 900 nongovernment documents are invoked by refer- ence. The majority of these are standards developed by American

Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAF),

and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

The General Services Administration (GSA) Quality Assurance

Program handles the inspection and testing, as necessary, 01 supplies procured under GSA contracts. Through the five regional

control divisions and the one regional laboratory, this program

provides assurance that material supplied is in compliance with

contract specifications.

The Office of Federal Supply and Services participates in pertinent committees of ASTM and ANSI. In addition, FSS personnel are directly involved in work with 15 other technical organizations.

GSA is responsible for establishing policies and procedures, in coordination with other agencies, for the preparation, coordination, approval, issuance, and maintenance of product descriptions

in the Federa 1 series.

FSS issues and maintains, on a current status, the Federal Standardization Handbook. The Handbook sets forth operating

procedures and applicable definitions used in the development of

Federal product descriptions under the Assigned Agency Plan

described therein.

FSS also promulgates and maintains, on current status, the Index

of Federal Specification 1;, Standards, and Commercial Item De- scriptions. The Index lists Federal product descriptions which

have been printed and distributed, including those which a r a mandatory for use by all Federal agencies and identifies the sources from which these documents may be obtained. There are approximately 6,000 Federal product dpscfiptions in use, of which

50 percent have been assigned to other agencies.

Availability General Services Administration, Specification

Regional Office Building, Room 6039, 7th and D Washington, D.C. 20407 (202) 472-2205.

Unit (WFSIA),

Streets SW.,

Keywords federal product descriptions; standards; specifications; commercial item descriptions; qualified products lists; nongovernment

documents ; general

;

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HEALTH ANO HUMAN SERVICES

Safely and Healtn

Authori ty

Imp] ementati on

Appl ication

Qual s f ication

,

Certi f ication

or Calibration

Standard! zat ion

Activities

CENTER r'OR DISEASE CONTROL

National Institute for Occupationa

1600 CI i fton Road NE

.

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

(404) 329-3771

(1) 29 U.S.C. 651-678, December 29, 1970, Occupational Safety

and Health Act (0SH Act), to assure safe and healthful conditions

of working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of standards

developed under the 0SH Act, and for other purposes.

(2) 30 U.S.C. 801, 811, 842(h), December 30 , 1 969 : Federal Coal

Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 , as amended by the Federal

Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 , to protect the health and

safety of miners.

Recommended Occupational Safety and Health Standards -- developed

by the National Institute for Occupationa: Safety and Health

(NI0SH) Division of Standards Development and Technology

Tranrfer, 4676 Columbia Parsway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202,

telephone (513) 684-8302. Approximately 120 nonmandatory

standards have been developed in the term of criteria documents

dealing with control of toxic substances in the workplace. These

criteria documents a.'e submitted by NI0SH as recommendations co the Department of Labor (D0L) for use in the development of

mandatory standards by DOL's Occupational Safety and Health

Administration and DOL's Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Performance Standard for Respirators -- developed by NIOSH's

Division o f Safety Research, Testing, and Certification Branch,

944 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505,

telephone (504) 923-4595. A mandatory standard under 30 CFR,

Part 11 establishes a performance standard and the procedures for

testing and certifying personal protective respiratory equipment.

The Department of Labor is responsible for the promulgation and

enforcement of occupational health and safety standards.

NIOSH's Division of Safety Research's Testing and Certification

Branch is responsible for testing and certifying personal respiratory protective equipment based upon applications submitted by

the manufacturers of such equipment.

NI0SH employees actively participate in voluntary standard development activities of ANSI, ASTM, and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

Keywords respiratory protective equipment;

standards; safety; public health;

toxic substances; workplace

HCAl.TH AND HUMAN SERVICES

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Office of Regulatory Affairs

5o00 Fishers Lane

Rockville, Maryland 20857

(301) 443-3283

Authority Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (21 U.S.C

321-392, 526-528)

Public Health Service Act, as amended

263b-263n, and 361)

42 U.S.C. 262 , 263

,

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Fair Packaging and .'.dueling Act (15 U.S.C. 1451 - 1461 ; Federal Import Milk set (P.L. 69-625)

Tea Importation Act (Zl U.S.C. 41-50)

Federal Caustic Poison Act (Note: Section 19 of the Federal Haz- ardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 401) repelled the Federal Caustic Poison Act except for any "dangerous caustic or corrosive

substance" as defined by the Federal Caustic Poison Act which is subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and not a "hazardou substance" under the Federal Hazardous Substances

Act .

)

Orphan Drug Act (P.L. 97-414)

Implementation The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Food Safety and

Applied Nutrition, 200 C Street SW., Washington D.C. 20204,

(202) 485-0187, is responsible for:

Color Additives -- Approximately 20G mandatory regulations under

21 CFR, Parts 73, 74, and 82 prescribe identity, specifications,

and other conditions under which color additives may be safel/

used in food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices.

Food Additives -- Approximately 300 r.ardatory regulations und:.T 21 CFR, Parts 172-179 prescribe identity, specifications, and

other conditions under which food additives may be safely used.

GRAS Substances -- Approximately 93 mandatory regulations under

21 CFR, Parts 184 and 186 prescribe identity, specifications, and

o t h e r' cond i t i ons under which substances are generally recogn-'zed

as safe (GRAS) as ingredients added directly or indirectly to human food.

Food Standards -- Approximately 293 mandatory regulatiors under

21 CFR, Parts 131 through 169 prescribe standards of identity,

quality, and fill of container for 21 different classes of 4 oods.

Most of these are standards of identity which specify the basic

composition of the food.

Other Food Regulations -- A number of other miscellaneous

mandatory regulations concerning fooc for human consumption

appear under 21 CFR, Subchapters A, B, and L (e.g., general

labeling requirements under Subpart 3 of 2) CFR, part 1, food

labeling under 21 CFR, Part 101; common or usual name for non- standardized foods under 21 CFR, Part 1.02; quality standards for

foods with no standards of identity under 21 CFR, Part 104;

infant formula quality control procedures under 21 CFR, Part

106); regulations urder the Federal Import Milk Act (21 CFR, Part 1220); and Interstate Conveyance Sanitation (21 CFR, Part 1250).

Cosmetic Regulations -- Approximately 16 mandatory regulations

under 21 CFR, Parts 701 and 740 prescribe standards for cosmetic

labeling.

Federal Caustic Poison Act -- Approximately 27 mandatory regulations under 21 CFR, Part 1230 prescribe labeling requirements,

methods of analysis, and other conditions for enforcement of the

Federal Caustic Poison Act. Control of Communicable Diseases -- Approximately 19 mandatory

regulations under 21 CFR, Part 1240 concern control of com- municable diseases.

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FDA's Center for Drugs and Biologies, 5600 Fishers . ane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, (301) 443-7281, develops standards and

regulations for:

Insulin and Antibiotics -- Approximately 70 7 mandatory regulat:ons under 21 CFR, Parts 429-460 prei'iribe standards, tests, and

methods of assay for insulin and antibiotic drugs.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs -- Three mandatory regulaticns

(monographs) under 21 CFR, Parts 331, 332, and 357 prescribe

specifications and conditions under which three therapeutic

categories of OTC drugs are generally recognized as safe and

effective. Regulations are under development for approximately

22 additional therapeutic categories of OTC drugs.

Biological Product -- Approximately 325 mandatory regulations

appear under 21 CFR, Subchapter F concerning labeling, standards,

testing, and other conditions under which bacterial and viral

vaccines, toxoids, antitoxins, blood, and blood derivatives,

allergenic products, and other biological products can be safely

used

.

FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, 5600 Fishers

Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, (301) 443-4303, prepares:

Procedures for Performance Standards Development -- Approximately

13 mandatory regulations under 2! CFR, Part 861 prescribe the

procedures for initiation, development, establishment, amendment,

and revocation of performance standards applicable to devices

intended for human use. Device Classification Procedures -- Approximately 14 mondatory

regulations under 21 CFR, Part 860 prescribe the criteria and

procedures governing the classification and reclassification of

devices intended for human use into one or more of three requlatory classes: class I (general controls), class II (perfor- mance standards), and class III (premaket approval).

Device Classification Regulations -- FDA is developing mandatory

regulations to classify all medical devices intended for human use into one or more of these three classes depending upon the

regulatory controls needed to provide reasonable assurance of

their safety and effectiveness. Approximately 943 mandatory

device classification regulations appear under 21 CFR, Parts

864-892 (approximately 791 additional mandat-y device classification regulations have been published as pro r osed rules but have

not yet been published as final regulations).

Other Device Regulations -- A number of other miscellaneous

mandatory device regulations appear under 21 CFR, Subchapter H (e.g., general labeling requirements under 21 CFR, Part 801;

exemptions f . om Federal preemption of State and local medical

device requirements under 21 CFR, Part 808; invitro diagnostic

products for human use. under 21 CFR, P?rt 809; investigational

device -jxemptions under 21 CFR, Part 812; and investigational

exemptions for interocular lenses under 21 CFR, Part 813).

Performance Standards for Ionizing Radiation Emitting Products -- Approximately 6 mandatory regulations under 21 CFR, Part 1020

prescribe standards to control the emission of re.iation from

m i c rowave ovens . Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products -- Approximately 4 mandatory regulations under 21 CFR, Part 1040 prescribe

standards to control the emission of radiation from lasers, sun- lamps, and other light-emitting products.

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Performance Standards for Sonic, Infrasonic, and Ultrasonic

Radiation- Emitting Products -- One mandatory regulation under 21 CFR, Part 1050 prescribes standards to control the emission of

radiation for ultrasonic therapy products.

Other Radiological Health Regulations -- A number of other

mandatory and non mandatory regulations appear under 21 CFR,

Subchapter J (e.g., general provisions and radiation protection

recommendations under 21 CFR, Part. 1000; importation of electronic products under 21 CFR, Part 1005; performance standards

for electronic products: general under 21 CFR, Part 1010).

FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, (301) 443-3450, is responsible for:

Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals -- Approximately 49 mandatory regulations under 21 CFR, Part 573

prescribe identity, specifications, and other conditions under

which food additives may be solely used in feed and drinking

water of animals.

New Animal Drugs -- Approximately 633 mandatory regulations

under 21 CFR, Parts 520-555 and 558 prescribe identity, specifications, testing, and other conditions for safe use of new animal

drugs

.

Tests for Specific Antibiotic Dosage Forms -- Approximately 18 mandatory regulations under 21 CFR, Part 536 prescribe tests for

specific antibiotic dosage forms of new animal drugs.

Other Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products Regulations -- A number of other miscellaneous mandatory regulations concerning

animal drugs, feeds, and related products appear under 21 CFR,

Subchapter E (e.g., animal food labeling under 21 CFR, Part 501;

and tolerances for residues of new animai drugs in food 'inder 21 CFR , Part 556).

Appl i cati on

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual i f i cati on

,

Certi f ication

,

or Calibration

Tc determine that FDA- regul ated products are in compliance with

statutes, FDA conducts inspections of manufacturing establishments (28,595 in FY83), collects and analyzes domestic samples

(29,734 in FY83) and import samples (20,032 in FY83), and

conducts wharf examinations of products in import channels of

trade (57,486 in FY83). Samples collected are analyzed at FDA field and headquarters laboratories.

By the end of 1983, FDA had adopted more than 300 nongovernment

standards. The majority of these are ASTM, Association of

Official Analytical Chemists (A0AC), Food Chemicals Codex, and

American Public Health Association. In addition to these non- government standards, 21 U.S.C. 352(b) and 352(g) mandate that

FDA use standards in an "official compendium" such as the United

States Pharmacopeia.

Color additives (unless the color is specifically exempted) and

insulin are batch-certified by FDA p'-ior to marketing. Most

biological products are required by regulation to be tested by FDA prior to release of each lot of product. With few exceptions

(e.g., cosmetics), most FDA- regul ated products are subject to preclearance by FDA before they may be marketed.

Cormi ttee

Activity

FDA participates in

i ng organi zat i ons

:

the standardization activities of the followANSI (16 committees,

ASTM (16 committees,

AAMI (19 committees)

ASME (1 committees, 3

27 subcommittees)

22 subcommittees)

subcommi ttees

)

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NCCLS (10 committees, 24 subcommittees)

American College of Radiology (6 committees)

IEEE (2 comm i 1 1 ees

)

Acoustical Society of America (2 committees)

IEC (5 Technical Committees)

ISO (3 Technical Committees)

International Organization for Legal Metrology (0IML), U.S. Technical Advisory Group for SP26

Codex Alimentarius (FA0/WH0) (16 committees)

Standardization The broad scope of FDA's involvement in standardization activiActivities ties is reflected by the programmatic CFR listings above under

Implementation and the partial listing under Committee Activities. Since May 27, 1975, FDA has regulated and encouraged

participation of its employees in outside standard setting

activities (the current regulation appears under 21 CFR 10.95).

It is FDA policy to use and cite in its regulations nongovernment,

standards whenever possible and consistent with FDA's statutory

mandates to protect the public health.

Availability FDA regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations

available from the Government Printing Office. Each FDA regulation that incorporates by reference test methods or other materials also lists the complete address from which copies may be

obtained.

Keywords food; food additives; color additives; cosmetics; human drugs;

animal drugs; biologies; meoical devices; radiation protection;

electronic product radiation; safety; public health; consumer

product s ;

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION

1849 Gwynn Oak Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21207

(301) 594-5547

Authori ty

Implementation

Appl i cati on

Commi ttee

Activity

Standardi zation

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act.

42 CFR, Subchapters B and C. Regulations addressing the survey

and certification of health care facilities wishing to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

State survey agencies and Health Care Financing Administration

(HCFA) regional offices apply procedures set forth in these

regulations in determining a facility's eligibility for certification and in making certification decisions.

HCFA works closely with Association of State and Territorial

Health Officials, Association of Health Facility Licensure and

Certification Directors, arid various consumer and industry groups

in developing its standards.

HCFA standards apply to the survey and certification of all

health care facilities wishing to participate in the Medicare

and/or Medicaid programs. Having standard procedures assures

national uniformity in approving facilities for Mea i c a r e/ Med i ca i

d

rei mbu rsement . Standards are available from the Government Printing Office and

Health Care Financing Administration's Office of Public Affairs.

Medicare; Medicaid; survey and certification; health care providers and suppliers; State survey agencies; health care;

facilities management; insurance;

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

COMMISSIONER

OR HOUSING - FEDERAL HOUSING

Author i ty

lap 1 emont at i on

Office of Manufactured Housing and Construction Standards

451 Seventh Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20410

(202) 755-5210

(1) Minimum Property Standards (MPS) - Sec. 7(d) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, 79 Stat. 670;

42 U.S.C. 3535 (d); Sec. 211, 52 Stat. 23; 12 U.S,C. 1715b and 81 Stat. 54; 5 U.S.C. 522(a) .

(2) Technical Suitability of Products Program - Sec. 521 of the

National Housing Act was added by Sec. 216 of the Housing and

Urban Development Act of 196b, Public Law 89-117.

(3) Manufactured Housing - Section 7(d), Department of Housing

and Urban Development Act, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), Title VI, Housing

and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401).

All standards are codified as regulations and are mandatory. The

MPS, which include as supplements product acceptance under Sec.

521"*and the Deoartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Building Products Certification Programs, are incorporated by

reference in 24 CFR, Part 200 Subpart S, Sections 200 . 925 , 200.927, 200.929, 200.931, 200.933, 200.935 with an Appendix.

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards are in 24 CFR

Parts 3280, 3282 and 3283.

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual i f i cati on

,

Certi f ication,

or Cal i brati on

Design drawings are reviewed for compliance, and inspectors visit

site development and manufacturing facilities for construction or manufacturing compliance. The MPS are only applicable for HJD mortgage or loan insurance and low-rent public housing programs.

The Manufactured Home Standards are applicable for all manufacture homes which are designed to be used as dwelling units.

Nongovernment standards are invoked by reference or adoption

whenever possible. There are approximately 500 nongovernment

standards referenced in the Minimum Property Standards and

supplemental standards issued under the Technical Suitability of

Products Program. The Manufactured Housing Program Standards

contain 200 nongovernment standards. Principal developers of

these standards include the American Society for Testing and

Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI),

American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Plywood Association

(APA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air

Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and Architectural Aluminum

Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

Proponents of new building products or systems submit technical

data for analysis under the Technical Suitability of Products

Program. Upon a determination of suitability, a Materials Re- lease is issued for products and a Structural Engineering Bulletin for building systems. These documents supplement the MPS to include these products for national acceptance. Use of Materials

Bulletins are issued either as an interim HUD standard for a particular class of like products, such as carpet, or as a means

of promulgating a certification program for a product. To date,

1,131 Engineering Bulletins, 1,100 Materials Releases, 130 Use of

Materials Bulletins, and 13 Certification Programs have been

i ssued

.

Under the Manufactured Housing Progran all designs and product

certifications and listings are approved by HUD accepted design

approval agencies. All manufactured hemes are inspected by HUD

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accepted inspection agencies for conformance to the approved

design, certifications, and listings and Federal standards. An average yearly production for manufactured homes is 250,000

units.

Commit tee

Act i v i ty

Standardi zation

Activities

HUD encourages industry policing and self certification for those

materials covered by product standards and Federal Specifications. It also requires third party certification in conformance

with criteria set out in 2 4 CFR 200.935 for lumber, plywood,

carpet, windows, plastic bathtubs, etc. HUD staff participate in pertinent committees that include the

following: Council of American Building Officials (CAB0),

International Conference of Building Officials (ICB0), Building

Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA), Southern

Congress International (SBCCI), ASTM, National

States on Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS),

Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC), ANSI, ASHRAE, U, on Wind and Seismic Effects, National Academy of

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).

building Code

Conference of

AC I , Amer i can

S. /Japan Panel

Sciences, and

The Office of Manufactured Housing and Construction Standards

writes, updates, revises, and clarifies construction and design

standards for HUO-associated residential construction. This

•activity grew out of the National Housing Act of 1934 and Sec.

7(d) Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, 42 U.S.C.

3535(d), Title VI, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

The Code of Federal Regulations reference is Title 24 Housing and

Urban Development.

Tfie Minimum Property Requirements as originally established in 1935 were intended to provide the minimum essentials for a property to be considered economically sound security for Federal

Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance purposes. They were to establish and describe those characteristics of a property which will produce present and continuing utility,

livability, durability, marketability, economy of maintenance,

and a safe and healthful environment.

In 1940, the FHA issued the Minimum Requirements for Rental

Housing covering multifamily units, while Property Standards and

Minimum Construction Requirements for Dwellings applicable to single family dwellings were published in 1942. These were reissued after World War II under the title: Minimum Property

Requirements for Properties of Three or More Living Units, and

Minimum Property Requirements for Properties of One or Two Living

Units. Another reissue took place in 1958 for the One and Two

Living Units MPS and in 1953 for the Multifamily Housing MPS.

Since then, these standards have been revised numerous times to stay current with evolving technology.

Criteria and standards

homes, swimming pools,

parks, community water supply systems,

disposal systems, as well as, guidelines

renewal rehabilitation, noise abatement, and

associated with residential construction

acceptance practice.

have also been developed for nursing

housing for the elderly, mobile home

community sewerage

that included urban

numerous other areas

and a manual of

In 1974 the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act was enacted by Congress to reduce the number of personal injuries and deaths and the amount of insurance costs and

property damage resulting from mobile home accidents and to improve the quality and durability of mobile homes. All mobile

homes/manufactured housing built since June 15, 1976 must be in compliance with the requirements of this Act. The standards

cover all equipment and installations in the design,

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construction, fire safety, plumbing, heat producing, and

electrical systems of manufactured homes which are designed to be

used as dwelling units.

Availability Minimum Property Standards are sold by the U.S. Government

Printing Office. Manufactured Housing Standards are available

from HUD, Office of Manufactured Housing and Construction

Standards

.

Keywords manufactured homes; mobile homes; certification; residential;

mortgage insurance; building; sanitation; safety; wood products;

INTERDEPARTMENTAL SCREW THREAD COMMITTEE (Defunct)

Replaced by

DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER

ATTN: DISC-ECF

700 Robbins Avenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111

(215) 697-2735

The Defense Industrial Supply Center (DISC) replaced the Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee (ISTC) as preparing activity

for the Screw Thread Standards for Federal Services in 1976.

Following this transfer, the Naticna 1 Bureau of Standards Handbook H28, which consisted of 3 volumes of screw thread standards,

was converted to a basic cover document, FED-STD-H28, and inoividually issued sections FED-STD-H28/1 , FED-STD-H28/2

FED-STD-H28/22 . Each section is coord-nated with Military Activities, Federal Agencies, and industry associations prior to ap- proval by the General Ser'ices Administration.

DISC works closely with the American National Standards Institute

(ANSI) Accredited Committee 81 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) which produces the inch and metric screw thread standards for general use by industry. ANSI/ASME Bl and

other industry standards are incorporated into equivalent sec- tions of FED-STD-H28 rather than duplicating industry standards

as had been the practice in the old Handbook H28.

Keywords fasteners; metric; manufacturing;

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

Offshore Rules and Operations Division, Branch of Rules,

Orders, and Standards

12203 Sunrise Valley Drive

Mail Stop 646

Reston, Virginia 22091

(703) 860-7564

Authority T

h e Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.,

provides for the jurisdiction of the United States over the

submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf (0CS), authorizes

the Secretary of the Interior to lease such lands for the

development and production of oil and gas, provides for the

establishment and enforcement of safety regulations for oil and

gas operations, and provides for environmental studies directed

towards minimizing the impact of such operations.

Implementation Approximately 200 mandatory requirements are codified as regulations in 30 CFR, Parts 250, 251, 252, and 256. These

regulations are for oil and gas operations, geological and

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Appl ication

Adoption of

Non-Government

Standards

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

geophysical explorations, an information program, and for the

management of pipeline rights-of-way. The regulations are supplemented by OCS Orders for each of the four OCS Regions.

Inspectors visit offshore operators on the OCS to see that safety

requirements are followed. Minerals Management Service (MMS)

personnel review required reports from lessees to ensure that

drilling and production personnel are properly treined, prepared

to implement safety contingencies, ard that all produced oil gas

is properly measured.

The MMS currently incorporates by reference or has adopted 1978

nongovernment standards. This numter is to be reduced to 46

standards under a regulatory reform program. The majority of

these standards were developed by the American Petroleum

Institute and the American Society for Testing and Materials.

The MMS participates in pertinent committees of the American

Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Petroleum Institute,

American Welding Society, American Society of Civil Engineers,

American Concrete Institute, American Society for Quality

Control, and the American Bureau of Shipping.

The MMS participates in the preparation of the full rango of

engineering material and operational standards concerning

offshore drilling and production of oil and gas. These standards

include structural requirements for offshore platforms, training

requirements for personnel, and assembly methods such as welding

and equipment requirement*.. Many of these standards are used

international ly.

Aval 1 abi 1 ity MMS Regulations

Office and MMS.

and OCS Orders are sold by Government Printing

Keywords oil and gas exploration; continental shelf; offshore platforms;

energy; safety;

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Information Systems Div'sion

Office of Data Administration

8C6 National Center

Reston, Virginia 22092

(703) 860-6086

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

43 U.S.C. 31, March 3, 1879 (USGS Organic Act), establishes the

Geological Survey basic mission.

A Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) dated February 1980 gives the U.S. Geological Survey

(USGS) key agency responsibility for Federal digital data standards in the earth sciences (geology, hydrology, cartography,

geography ) .

The USGS Data Standards Committee decides on applicable standards

and their priority and establishes work groups to draft such

standards, has them reviewed, and forwards them to National

Bureau of Standards (NBS) as proposed Federal Information

Processing Standards (FIPS).

The USGS works with various professional organizations in the

development of pertinent standards and uses them as much as possible. The organizations include: the American Public Health

Association, American Water Works Association; Water Pollution

Control Federation; American Association of Petroleum Geologists;

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American Society for Testing and Materials; Association of

Official Analytical Chemists; Instrument Society of America;

International Standards Organization; International Electrotechnical Commission; American Commission on St rat i g raph i

c

Nomenc 1 at u r e . Committee The USGS participates in pertinent committees of ANSI, ISO, and

Activity the U.S. Geographic Names Committee.

Standardization '. long-term program has been established to develop pertinent

Activities standards for data elements and their representation (name,

definition, units of measure, digital coding methodology) in the

earth sciences. After acceptance by the USGS and Department of

the Interior, each standard is published as a USGS circular and sent to NBS as a proposed HPS. Certain standards proposed as a FIPS will also be introduced into the ANSI processes as proposed

national standards. The USGS recommends that established standa~r» c be used in all new and developing systems. All existing

datj systems should be modified in accordance with the standards

at such time that future redesign or modification to the systems

ta<e place. To date, two standards have been accepted at USGS

and proposed as FIPS: Codes for the Identification of Hydrologic

Units in the United States and the Caribbean Outlying Areas,

Geological Survey Circular 878-A, and Specifications for Representation of Geographic Point Locations for Information Interchange, Geological Survey Circular 878-B.

Availability USGS Public Inquiries Offices; the USGS Branch of Distribution,

604 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22304; the USGS

Data Adm inistrator.

Keywords earth sciences; geology; hydrology; cartography; topography;

geogranhy; datJ processing;

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

National Mapping Division

Office of Geographic and Cartographic Research

521 National Center

Reston, Virginia 22092

(703) 360-6276

Authority (!) 43 U.S.C. 31, March 3, 1879 (USGS Organic Act),

(2) Memorandum of Understanding, signed February 1980 by the

National Bjreau of Standards (NBS) and U.S. Geological Survey

(USGS), assigns to the USGS the leadership in developing and

maintaining earth-science data element and representation

standards for use in the Federal establishment. The National

Mapping Division (NMD) role is to develop and maintain digital

cartographic data standards.

Implementation Digital cartographic data standards will be promulgated by

issuance of USGS reports when app-oved for use within the USGS,

and by publication as a Federal Information Processing Standard

(FIPS) by NBS when approved for use throughout the Federal

establ i shment

.

Application Use is mandatory (within the USGS or the Federal establishment,

depending upon level of approval) for all new and developing

systems thac utilize data elements and representations described

by the standard. All existing data systems will be modified in accordance with the standards at such time that future redesign

and modifications to the system take place.

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Committee

Activity

The NMD participates in the National Committee for Digital

Cartographic Data Standards (NCDCDS), whirh operates under the

auspices of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. The

NCDCDS is charged with recommending digital cartographic data

standards to the USGS for adoption as Geological Survey standards

and FIPS.

Standardization

Acti vit ies

Availability

Keywords

In addition to supporting the work of the NCDCDS to develop

national digital cartographic data standards, the NMD has assem- bled and published as USGS Circular 895 (USGS Digital Cartographic Data Standards) the specification documents and user guides

•".hat have been developed to govern the collection, archiving, and

distribution of USGS digital cartographic data. The Circular was published to serve as a benchmark and to assist ongoing eforts to establish acceptable standards for digital cartographic data for

Federal agencies and the public.

In the NMD effort to develop digital cartographic data standards

for the Federal establishment, the standards recommended by the

NCDCDS will be used to the maximum extent possible.

USGS Circular 895 available from USGS Branch of Distribution,

604 South Pickett Street, Arlington, Virginia 22304.

cartography; geography; digital cartographic data; digital line

graph; data processing;

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Authority

Implementation

Water Resources Division

Geological Survey National Center

Reston, Virginia 22092

(703) 860-6031, FTS 928-6031

43 U.S.C. 31, March 3, 1879 (USGS Organic Act)

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) guideline documents for the collection and analysis of surface-water and ground-water data

include:

Appl ication

USGS Bulletin 17B, Guidelines for Determining Flood Flow Frequency; USGS Water Supply Paper No. 2175, Measurement and Computation

of Streamflow: Volume 1. Measurement of Stages and Discharge;

USGS Circular 878-A, Codes for the Identification of Hydrologic

Units in the United States and the Caribbean Outlying Areas; USGS

Techniques of Water-resources Investigation; and USGS National

Handbook of Recommended Methods for Water-Data Acquisition.

Nongovernment publications serving as guidelines include: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, promulgated by the American Public Health Association, American Water

Works Assciation, and Water Pollution Control Federation American

Society for Testing and Materials standards; Official Methods of

Analysis, of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists; and

ISA-RP31.1, Specification, installation, and calibration of

turbine flow meters, of the Instrument Society of America.

Ten ISO standards are also used as guidelines.

Standards are voluntarily adopted by the Water Resources Division

(WRD). All WRD offices and laboratories are reviewed on a scheduled basis and all quality assurance programs must reference

the standards.

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'4
1

Im

I

1

ft

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Committee

Activity

Fifteen nongovernment standards

majority of these are by the ISO,

have been adopted by WRD, The

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

WRD participates in pertinent committees of the following:

Interagency Advisory Committee on Mater Data, Water Resources

Committee on Sediment Data, U.S. Geological Survey/ Nat i onal

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/ Bureau of Land Management

Coordinating Committee, U.S. Geological Su rvey/ En v i r onment a 1 Protection Agency Coordinating Committee, American Water Works

Association, American Water Resources Association, American

Society for Testing and Materials, American National Standards

Institute, American Public Health Association, American Society

of Civil Engineers, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

The USGS, as part of its implementation of 0MB Circular A-67,

has designated the Office of Water Data Coordination (OUDC) within WRD to identify methods used to acquire water data and to

recommend methods for use by Federal agencies. The OWDC

accomplishes this with the advice and guidance of an advisory

committee composed of representatives of Federal agencies

involved in the acquisition and/or use of water data.

This activity is an outgrowth of the efforts of an interagency

work group, which was designated by the Federal Advisory Committee on Water Data in 1970 in an effort to obtain better

coordination and quality control of water data acquired by

Federal agencies. The work group issueo in December 1972 the

report Recommended Methods for Water-Data Acquisition which lists

recommended methods in six categories. With this as a base, an

au hoc subcommittee of the Federal Advisory Committee on Water

D?ta formulated the current procedure for the continued identification and recommendation of water-data acquisition methodologies. The identification of methods is accomplished through

working groups which are responsible for specific areas of con- cern, such as ground-water quantitative methods, biologic and

bacteri ol og i c quality of surface and ground water, soil moisture,

etc. The methods identified by the work groups, together with

their recommendations, are reviewed by the Coordinating Council

and then issued as a chapter, or a part thereof, in a looseleaf

handbook. The work groups are responsible for the continued

review of methodologies in their area of concern.

Where standards, methods, or guidelines do not exist in the field

of hydrology, WRD develops them to assure the reproducibility of

analytical results and to give quality assurance to the programs

and projects within WRD. WRD actively participates on the

Geological Survey's interagency data Standards Committee to identify the standards used within the Geological Survey.

Government Printing Office, and USGS Public Inquiries Offices.

hydrology; surface water; ground water; water quality; data

processing; public health,

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE

Technology Assessment Program

see DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

National Engineering Laboratory

Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Authority

lap! «nentat ion

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual i f icat ion

,

Certification,

or Calibration

Committee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

Availability

Keywords

MINE S A F E T Y A N HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

4015 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22203

(703) 235-1910

30 U.S.C. 811, November

of 1977, to provide for

mining industry.

9, 1977, The Mine Safety and Health Act the health and safety of workers in the

Several hundred afety and health regulations are codified in 30

CFR, Chapter I. These requirements include specifications for

obtaining approval of certain equipment u.-ed in mines, required

work practices, and maximum exposure levels to hazardous

substances.

Federal inspectors. visit nrne sites to see that the health and

safety standa-ds are followed, and the standards are also applied

through voluntary compliance. The standards also establish

procedures and requirements for application within the Mine

Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA also tests for

approval and certification of certain products for use in potentially explosive underground mine atmospheres.

At the end of 1983, MSHA had adopted about 55 nongovernment

standards. The majority of these standards were developed by the

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

(ACGIH), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Society of Automotive

Engi neers ( SAE ) . Manufacturers of certain equipment for use in underground mines

with potentially explosive atmospheres must submit thoir equipment to MSHA for approval and certification.

MSHA has technical experts who participate on committees of the

following: American National Standards Institute; American

Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; Institute of

Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and National Fire Protection Association.

MSHA's standards are directed at improving the occupational

safety and health of workers in the mining industry. These standards concern safe work practices, maximum exposure levels to hazardous substandard or potentially harmful conditions, and

performance criteria for the desiqn of certain types of mining

equipment. Ii 1983, MSHA's standards affected th3 working con- ditions of over 370,000 miners.

Sold by Government Printing Office and through a loose-leaf

service offered by the Bureau of National Affairs, the Mine

Safety and Health Reporter. Copies of specific standards may

also be obtained directly from MSHA.

coal mining; metal and nonmetal mining; underground mines;

surface mines; equipment approval for gassy mines, energy;

industrial equipment; hpalth care; safety; testing;

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Authority

Impl ementat i on

Appl i cat i on Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual if ication,

Certification,

or Cal i brat ion

Coram i 1 1 ee Act i vity

Standardization

Act i v i t i es

Directorate of Safety Standards Programs

200 Constitution Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20210

(202) 523-8061

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, PL 91-596

29 CFR, Part 1910 -- Occupational Safoty & Health Standards for

General Industry; 29 CFR, Part 1915 -- Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Shipyard Employments;

29 CFR, Part 1917-1918 -- Occupational Safety & Health Standards

for Marine Terminals; Longshoring;

29 CFR, Part 1926 -- Construction Safety & Health Standards;

29 CFR, Part 1928 -- Occupational Safety $ Health Standards for

Agricultural Employments.

Inspection of the workplace

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Throughout the OSHA standards, there

equipment to be listed, labelled,

recognized testing laboratories.

f- re orrequ i rement s approved by

for certain

nationally

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

Standards Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

American National Standards Institute

National Fire Prctection Association

American Society for Testing and Materials

International Labor Organization

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) develops

and enforces occupational safety and health standards to provide

protection to the nation's workers on their job. The standards

are directed at the various hazards in which workers may be ex- posed. The purpose of the act is "to assure so far as possible

every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful

working conditions and tu preserve our human resources." OSHA

adopted its initial standards on May 29, 1971 and they consisted

of national consensus standards and the Federal standards that were already in effect under other Department of Labor administered laws.

OSHA develops and promulgates occupational safety and health

standards and issues regulations necessary for assuring com- pliance with its standards and regulations. The Directorates of

Safety Standards Programs and Health Standards Programs have the

main responsibility in carrying out these functions. When either

of the Directorates determines a need, on the basis of information submitted by interested parties, scientific data from the

field, or experience gained under other health and safety laws,

the appropriate Directorate will develop new standards, revoke or modify existing standards using one of two procedures available.

All regular proposals to promulgate, modify, or revoke an Occupational Safety and Health standard using the 6(b) procedure must

be published in accordance with Administration Procedures Act (APA) requirements in the Federal Register to afford interested

parties an opportunity to comment before

effeccive or is revoked. A temporary

procedure (6(c) procedure) may be used to where the APA procedures are waived. Such

standard must be replaced by a 6 ( b ^ standard

the standard becomes

emergency standards

promulgate standards

a temporary emergency

within 6 months.

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In developing new standards or modifying standards, the

Directorates of Safety or Health Standards dete r mine whether

there is 3 need for the establishment of a standards advisory

committee to assist them in the s t a nd a rds- set t 1 ng function. Once

it is determined there is a need for a rommittee, one is

appointed which consists of 5 to 15 me.nbers and is composed of

representatives of management , labor, state and Federal governments and the public. Advisory committee meetings arc opened to the public and a transcript is made available for public review.

OSHA standards are contained in Title 29 of the Code of Federal

Regulations: (1) General Industry, Part 1910, (2) Maritime,

Parts 1915, 1917, and 1918, (3) Construction, Part 1926, and (4)

Agriculture, Part 1928.

Availability Publications Office, OSHA, and Government Printing Office

Keywords safety; environment; electrical equipment; manufacturing;

construction; shipyards; agriculture transportation; business;

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS OFFICE

10 First Street SE. Washington, D.C. 20540

(202) 287-5114

Iaplementation

Availabil ity

Keywords

As part of the Library of Congress

involving all forms of optical disks,

to track the emerging statdards in those areas in which the

(LC) two-year pilot program

a task has been established

this area, document these,

lack of standards prtsents

on optical disk, and share

i dent i fy

problems in information interchange

findings with other rese:rch libraries and related institutions

with which the Library would be likely to engage in such information interchange.

An aperiodic series of reports are planned as well as publication

of findings in the open literature.

optical disk; videodisc; digital

information processing; optics;

storage; magnet o- opt i c a 1 disks;

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

1291 Taylor Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20542

(202) 287-5100

Iaplementation (1) Published the guidance document, Published Approved Recommerdations on Working Out National Standards of Library Service

for the Blind, August 1983. This was compiled and adopted by the

Standards Development Committee, Section of Libraries for the

Blind, International Federation of Library Associations.

(2) Published the guidance document Standards of Service for the

Library Of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and

Physically Handicapped, revised 1984. This was developed and

adopted by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library

Agencies, a division of the American Library Association.

Application The recommendations on Working Out National Standards are used by

member countries in developing library service to the blind and

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in promoting international standards of service. The Standards

of Service are used in evaluating the quality of library service

provided by each library in a cooperating network either through

self-evaluation or on-site inspections by representatives of the

Library of Congress (LC), National Library Service for the Blind

and Physical ly 'Handicapped (NLS3PH).

Committee

Activity

American Library Association, Committee on Standards.

Standardization

Activities

Reviews and approves proposed and existing standards for

continued relevance to the state of library development and

service for the blind and physically handicapped.

Availability (1) On request from Executive

Director, National Library Ser/ice

Handicapped, at the address above.

Secretariat, Office of the

for the Blind and Physically

(2) Sold by the American Library Association, 50 E. Huron Street,

Chicago , Illinois 60611 . Keywords library service; library networks; blindness; physical handicaps;

social welfare

;

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

PROCESSING SERVICES

Washington, D.C. 20540

(202) 287-5325

Authority Processing Services (by authority of tSe Library of Congress

Regulation) is responsible for the acquisition and bibliographic

control of library materials and for making the Library of

Congress (LC) bibliographic products available. In achieving

this mission, Processing Services takes part in the development

and implementation of standards governing its technical services

activities.

Implementation Processing Services voluntarily follows 0MB Circular A- 1 1 9 which

specifies the use of voluntary standards developed outside the

government and participation ir, the development of voluntary

standaids as required foi office missions.

Adoption of The Library of Congress has adooted and applied the following

Non-Government guidelines and publications:

Standards

Dewey Decimal Classification: The Library of Congress Decimal

Classification Division and Forest Press have agreed to develop

and apply the Dewey Decimal Classification at the Library of

Congress. The Dewey Decimal Classification schedule is applied

on over 100,000 catalog records per year at the Library of

Congress. Sixty thousand sets ot the unabridged classification

have been sola over the life of the edition (currently the 19th;

the 20th will appear in 1991). Librarians choose to use Library

of Congress catalog records or apply the schedule themselves

(primarily in public and school libraries).

Anglo-American Cataloging Rules: The standard for descriptive

cataloging is developed by the international committee representing national libraries (including the Library of Congress for

the U.S.) and the national library associations of Australia,

Britain, Canada, and the U.S.

International Standard Bibliographic Description: The standard

for the part of descriptive cataloging called bibliographic description is developed by the International Federation of Library

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Associations and Institutions (IFLA), of which the library of

Congress is a member. It includes a variety o

f st;ndard numbers,

such as International Standard Book Number (ISP'«), International

Standard Serial Number (ISSN), etc. Paris Principles: The quasi -standard for that part of descriptive

cataloging called access points, it is a set of guidelines adopted by the inccrnational Conference on Cataloging Principles held

in Paris in 1961.

Library of Congress Subject Headings: The ninth edition (1980)

and annual supplements are developed by the Subject Cataloging

Division in Processing Services. It includes over 140,000

authorized subject headings and subdivisions which are accepted

as a library standard of "keywords."

Library of Cony.-oss classification schedules: The 34 volumes and

212 updates give ar. authorized classification scheme for the

arrangement of library materials by field of study. The Library

of Congress system is used primarily by all university libraries,

by some college and junior college libraries, and by some public

libraries.

Library of Congress Filing Rules: The rules were developed by

the Library of Congress to arrange bibliographic records (or

cataloT cards) in a basic alphabetical arrangement incorporating

logic for application in computer files.

Standards developed by American National Standards Committees

Z?9, Libraries, Information Science, and Publishing, and X3,

Information Processing.

Standards developed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Technical Committee (TC) 46, Documentation, and TC 97, Computer Information Processing.

| The Library of Congress together with the American Library Association develops romanization systems for the major non-Roman

alphabet languages. The tables have become the de facto standard

of the North American library community.

MARC Formats: The Library of Congress is instrumental in the

development of M

I\PC ( mac h i ne- r eadab 1 e cataloging) formats, which

have been adopted as national and international standards. The

MARC formats incorporate standards, such as cataloging rules and

principles. The formats also include de facto standards for

content designators.

CommittPe Processing Services participates in the committees or organizaActivity tions responsible for the guidelines and publications listed

above including:

(1) Subject Analysis Committee, Resources and Technical Services

Division (RTSD], American Library Association (ALA)

j (2) Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access, RTSD, ALA

(3) Forest Press Committee

I (4) Decimal Classification Editorial Policy Committee

(5) Joint Steering Committee for Revision of Anglo-American . Cataloging Rules

(6) ANSI Z39, X3, and various related committees and councils

(7) National Bureau or Standards

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(8) International Serials Data System (ISDS), including its

Governing Board and Directors

(9) Serials Industry Systems Advisory Committee (SISAC)

(10) Book Industry Systems Advisory Committee (BISAC)

(11) Committee for the Representation in Machine-Readable Form of

Bibliographic Information (MARBI)

(12) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions ( IFLA)

Standardization The Library of Congress:

Act i vi t ies

has principal responsibility for the development of standards for the interchange of bibliographic records (including the format of the data in those records, coded data such

as language and country codes, character sets, and works

with others on communication protocols);

acts as the maintenance agency in the U.S. for the International Standard Serial Number standard and cooperates with

the maintenance agency in the U.S. in the use of accurate

International Standard Book Numbers;

is active in developing standards for data in bibliographic

records, such as holding statements for serial publications;

formulates official Library of Congress interpretations of

catal ogi ng rul es ; and

distributes products of standardized cataloging and

bibliographic activities in these formats:

a) catalog cards

b) MARC tapes

c) book catalogs, such as the

- National Union Catalog

- Music, Books on Music, Sound Recordings

d) computer output microfiche catalogs, etc. Availability Many of the publications listed above are available from the

Library of Congress' Cataloging Distribution Service.

Manual on the Use of the Dewey Decimal Classification: Edition

19 and related publications are sold by Forest Press, 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, N.Y. The Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition are sold by the

American Library Association.

Other standards are available from IFLA, ISO, ANSI, etc. Keywords Dewey Decimal Classification; library classification; classification; libraries; cataloging; subject headings; thesaurus;

language codes; Anglo-American Cataloging Rules; bibliographic

control; MARC tapes; catalog cards; bibliographic data formats;

ISSN: communication protocols; character sets; information

processing;

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

RESEARCH SERVICES

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Commi ttee

Act i vit.y

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Photodupl ication

Washington, D.C.

(202) 287-5654

Services

20540

Photographic standards are used for specification in various con- version programs for preservation. Bibliographic standards are used in appropriate divisions to promote itore efficient transmission of information. The work on standards for paper for library

books is a part of the Library's National Preservation Program.

All new and revised ANSI PH1-5 standards are preservation and conservation work.

requ i red for all

Various staff members serve on American National Standards (ANSI)

committees and subcommittees, especially those dealing with photographic materials in PHI, PH4, and PH5, as well as Z30 which

deals with library work and publishing practice and Z39 in areas

of bibliographic description of microforms, serials, and technical reports and paper for library books.

As members of the committees listed above, staff members view and

vote on the adoption of standards in those areas. Because no standards existed for micrographic documentary reproduction when

the Library of Congress had neod of such standards, four specifications were developed: Specifications for the Microfilming of

Newspapers in the Library of Congress (1971); Specifications for

the Microfilming of Books and Pamphlets in the Library of

Congress (1973); Specifications for 16mm Microfilming of Library

Catalog Cards (1974); and Specifications for the Microfilming of

Manuscripts (1980). The newspaper specification went on to

become ANSI/NMA MSI 1-1977 , National Standard: Recommended Practices for Microfilming Newspapers.

All library of Congress microphotographic specifications have

been reprinted and are available from the Association for

Information and Image Management, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Silver

Spring, Maryland 20910.

doc ument a ry processing;

reproduction; micrographics; photography; information

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

0CCUPATI0NAI HEALTH OFFICE

Mail Code NPG-34

600 Independence Avenue SW. Washington, D.C. 20546

(703) 755-2206

Authority (1) Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 668).

(2) Executive Order 12196, Occupational Safety and Health

Programs for Federal Employees (October 1, 1980).

(3) Department of Labor Regulations on Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs (29 CFR, Part 1960).

(4) Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Provisions (20

CFR, Part 1910).

(5) Office of Management and Budget Circular A- 7 2

.

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(6) Nuclear Regulatory Commission {10 CFR, Chapter 1).

(7) Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011).

Inp 1 ementat ion

Appl i cat ion

Adoption of

Nongovernment

St antiards

Standard i zat i on Acti vities

Alternative standards are Dromulgated under the Code of Federal

Regulations, Title 20, Chapter XVII, Part 1960, Subpart C,

Section 17 (29 CFR 1960.17). Supplementary standards can be

developed and adopted under 29 CFR 1950,18.

Health standards are employed in the recognition, evaluation, and

control of workplace hazards by inaustrial hygienists and physicians at each National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA) Center.

The threshold limit values published by the American Conference

of Governmental Industrial Hygienists have beeri adopted by NASA

for evaluating exposures to chemical substances and physical

agents.

The NASA Headquarters Occupational Healtn Office is active in the preparation of policies, program element":, procedures, guidelines, and health protection standards. Documents cover occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, and environmental health

activities. These documents are utilized at each of the 14 NASA

facilities nationwide.

Ava i 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

NASA Headquarters Occupational Health Office. Other NASA

documents on medical and workplace surveillance are available

through National Technical Information Service.

occupat i onal care; medicine; environment; industrial nygiene; health

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE AflMI NI STRATI ON

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Authority

I mpl ementat ion

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual if ication.

Certification,

or Calibration

Washington, D.C. 20546

(202) 755-3111

Title 10, U.S.C. Chapter 145 and Department of Defense Directive

4120.3

(1) Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of

Defense (DoD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Concerning NASA's Participation in the Defense

Standardization Program.

(2) NASA Management Instruction NPD 5320.5, Basic Policy for

Electronic Parts.

(3) NASA Handbook NHB 5300. 4(1A), Reliability Program Provisions

for Aeronautical and Space Contractors.

(4) NASA Handbook NHB 5100.2, NASA Procurement Regulations.

Implementation of NASA standards, instructions and handbook is through purchase orders, product qualifications, and manufacturing line certification.

ASTM test methods are used in MIL-STD-977 as alternates to

military standard test methods and procedures for certification

of microcircuit production lines.

Qualification and certification to various military specifications is accomplished jointly with Defense Electronic Supply

Center under the DoD Defense Standardization Program.

468
Committee

Activity

Standardi zat ion

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

Observer to the Defense Materiel Specification and Standards

Office's advisory group on Qualified Products Lists Policy

and Procedures. Custodian/Preparing Activity to various military

specifications and standards in the Federal Supply Class 59

( El ect r i cal ) . Established a NASA Standard Parts Program (NSPP) in 1974. The

program is administered by the Office of the Chief Engineer at NASA Headquarters and operated by the Marshall Space Flight

Center. Standardization concentrates on extended rel iaL-'l ity

electronic parts with MIL-STD-975, NASA Standard Parts L i ;

t

(NSPL), as the baseline document. The Program uses the DoD

specification and standards system but makes in depth analyses of

part before approving for the NSPL. It has worked closely with

the Air Force to develop a quality level of parts for use in

critical space applications that is designated class "JAN S." NASA handbooks are available from Government Printing Office.

NASA prepared military specifications and standards are available

from Naval Publications and Forms Center.

aerospace; high reliability; pa r ts control; electronic parts;

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH

Washington D.C. 20555

(301) 427-4341

Adoption of Many Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guide* refer to or Nongovernment endorse national standards that are developed by recognized

Standards national organizations, i.e., ANSI, ASTM, ASflE, often with NRC

participation. NRC makes use of a national standard in the

regulatory process only aft or an independent review by the NRC

staff and after public comment on NRC's planned use of the

standard has been reviewed.

NRC participates on more than 150 interagency, nongovernmental,

and international standards committees. It coord i races U.S.

technical activities associated with the International Atomic

Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Safety Standard (NUSS) program to develop safety codes of practice and safety guides for nuclear

power plants. The codes and guides provide a basis for national

regulation by developing countries of the design, construction,

and operation of these plants.

Standardization NRC standards are primarily of two types -- Regulations and

Activities Regulatory Guides. The former comprise 850 pages in Title 10,

Chapter 1, of the Code of Federal Regulation.

NRC Regulatory Guides describe methods for implementing specific

parts of the Commission's Regulations and, in some cases,

describe techniques i'sed by the staff in evaluating specific

problems or postulated accidents. Guides also may advise applicants regarding information the NRC staff needs in reviewing

applications for permits and licenses.

More than 350 NRC Regulatory Guides have been developed in the

following categories: Power Reactor, Research and Test Reactor,

Fuels and Materials Facilities, Environmental and Siting, Materials and Plant Protection, Products, Transportation, Orcupational

Health, Antitrust and Financial Review, and General Guides

(reporting requirements).

NRC issues the guides for public comment in draft form before

they have received complete staff review and an official staff

Committee

Activity

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:-U»1««|w*.v..ih.. '

Keywords

position has been established,

may be withdrawn when superseded

equivalent recommendations have

npproved codes and standards, or When guides are issued, revised,

in the Federal Register.

Once issued, regulatory guides

by Commission regulations, when

been incorporated in applicable

when changes make them obsolete,

or withdrawn, notices are placed

energy; nuclear; reactors; environment; radiation; safety;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Authority

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Program Management Staff

800 independence Avenue SW. Washington, D.C. 20591

(202) 426-8058

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was created under Title

6 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide for the regulation a ii d promotion of civil aviation in such a manner as to best

foster its development and safety, and to provide for the safe

and efficient use of the airspace by both civil and military aircraft. The Federal Aviation Regulations are promulgated under

Title 14 of the Code cf Federal Regulations. The first regulation and civil aviation standards originated with the passage of

the Air Commerce Act of 1926.

Impl ementat ion

Standardization

Activities

FAA standards are either regulatory or nonregul atory in nature.

Those in the former category are found in the various numbered

parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) and as such are subject to review in accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking Procedures in which the public participates. Regulatory

announcements and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking are published in the Federal Register. The n o n r e g u 1 a t o ry standards generally

contained in the FAA Advisory Circulars (AC's) serve principally

as the means of providing safety information to the public with

respect to aircraft operations or a related aeronautical

interest. Nonregul atory circulars also provide the public with

guidelines in meeting regulatory requirements.

Regulations and standards are developed and administered by

various offices and services within FAA. The Associate Administrator for Aviation Standards is responsible for most of the

regulatory material which includes the certification, operations,

and maintenance of aircraft, engines, propellers, and aircraft

equipment; licensing of airmen and airman aeromedi cal standards;

for aircraft operational procedures, and the certification of

schools, repair stations, and parachute lofts; and for airport

and aircarrier security. The Air Traffic Service is responsible

for regulations and standards governing airspace utilization, air

traffic control and procedures, and for the establishment and

installation of navigational facilities. The Associate

Administrator for Airports is responsible for regulations and

standards concerning airport certification and airport grants;

and the Associate Administrator for Policy and International

Aviation for aircraft noise standards.

Availabil ity

Keywords

The Federal Aviation Administration periodically publishes a revised Advisory Circular Checklist (ACOO-2) and Status of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (AC00-44) which list current AC's

and FAR's. These may be obtained free of charge from the address

above. Regulations may be purchased from the Government Printing

Office.

aviation; aircraft; engines; air traffic

noise; environment; transportation; safety;

control ; ai rpcrts

;

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

Adoption of

Standards

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Bureau or •lotof Carrier Safety

400 7th Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20590

(20?) 426-1700

Authority go regulate the qualifications and maximum hours of

service of employees and safety of operations and equipment is specified in 49 U.S.C. 310*.. Hazardous Materials Transportation Act - 49 U.S.C. 1801 et . seq.

Noise Control Act - 42 U.S.C. 4917.

Minimum standards for splash and soray suppression devices Sec.

414, Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1932 - P. L. 97-424

(January 6, 1983), 49 U.S.C. 2314.

Mandatory regulations are codified in the Federal Motor Carrier

Safety Regulations (FMCSR) in 49 CFR, parts 325, 350, 385, 386-

399, and Parts 171-173, 177, and 178 of the Hazardous Materials

Regulations. These safety rules range from compliance with

interstate carrier noise emission standards to minimum levels of

financial responsibility, the transportation of hazardous materials, and hours of service of drivers. They cover interstate

motor carriers of passengers and commerce and their vehicles and

drivers.

Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety speciol investigators conduct

management safety audits at operations and offices of motor

carriers and hazardous materials shippers. They also conduct

roadside inspections of vehicles and of drivers' required

paperwork. Vehicles and/or drivers not in compliance with the

FMCSR are placed out of service where certain hazards to safety

are so severe as to increase the likelihood of an accident.

The FMCSR have been adopted in total or in part by most of the

states. Also, states applying for funding under the Motor

Carrier Safety Assistance Program are required to have adopted

the FMCSR or have compatible State safety regulations.

Publications are available from the Government Printing Office.

commercial motor vehicles; tractor trailer; hazardous materials;

driver qualifications; safety; transportation;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Office of Engineering HNG-21

400 7th Street SW.

Washington, D.C. 20590

(202) 426-0313

Authority

Iapl enentat ion

Appl icat ion

23 U.S.C. 109, 315 and 402; 49 CFR 1.48(b) unless otherwise noted

Source 43 FR14686, April 7, 1978 unless otherwise noted.

23 CFR Part 625 - Design Standards for Highways

Standards, specifications, policies, guides and

approved by the Federal Highway Administration fo; Federal-aid projects. The regulation (23 CFR 625)

lish Federal standards for work that is not federally funded

references are application on does not estab471
howe'er, the safety related criteria of the referenced documents

are established as goals for developing State and local Safety

Programs Standard 12, 23 CFR, Fart 1204.4.

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Committee

Activity

Of tht 39 publications noted in 23 CFR, Part 625, 22 were developed ly American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials (AASHTO); one by the American Welding Society; and the

remain ng 16 are Federal Highway Administration publications.

The Federal Highway Adninistration participates in pertinent

committees of the American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials.

Standard! zat ion

Activities

The Federal Highway Administration approves the engineering

standards and specifications which are used on Federal-aid

projects. In addition these approved references are cited as goals for developing safety programs for all public highways as required by standard 12, 23 CFR, Part 1204.4. Because of these

two well established uses, numerous other State and local highway

related organizations employ the referenced documents directly or extract significant portions in the development of their own

standards and specifications.

The standards and specifications of the American Association of

State Highway and Transportation Officials, which is an organization made up of one member from each of the State highway

agencies plus those agencies in Puerto Rico and the District of

Columbia and thus is viewed as the national highway organization,

are utilized to the maximum extent practicable. Where such standards and specifications do not exist or where they do not adequately provide for the Federal interest, the Federal Highway

Administration prepares new or supplemental documents to provide

for the needs of its Federal-aid program.

Availability Federal Highway Administration

Keywords highways; bridges; traffic control; materials; construction;

transportation;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Office of Environmental Policy

400 7th Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20590

(202) 426-0351

Authority 23 U.S.C 1 0 9 ( i

) - The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970 requires

that noise be considered in the development of new highway

projects an'.' that standards for highway noise levels compatible

with various land uses be developed and implemented.

Implementation The noise stendards mandated by 23- U.S.C 1 0 9 ( i) are codified in 23 CFR, Part 772. The standards provide procedures for noise

studies and noise abatement measures to help protect the public

health and welfare, supply noise abatement criteria, and establish requirements for information to be given to local officials

for use in the planning and design of highways approved pursuant

to Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C).

Application The standards apply to any proposed Federal or Federal-aid highway project for the construction of a highway on new location or the physical alteration of an existing highway which significantly changes either the horizontal or vertical alignment or

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Committee

Activity

increases the number of t h rou g h- t r a f f i c lanes. They also apply

to any proposed Federal or Federal-aid project for noise abatement O! an existing highway.

The Federal Highway Administration participates in pertinent

committees of the American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials, Transportation Research Board, and

Society of Automotive Engineers.

Standardization

Activit ies

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is active in the

preparation and implementation of highway traffic noise and

construction noiso standards for the planning, design, and

construction of Federal-aid funded highways. These highways are constructed by State and local highway agencies.

The FHWA coordinates the preparation of the standards with the

Environmental Protection Agency, other Federal agencies, the

states, and the public.

The public who lives next to Federal-aid funded highways receive

the benefit of a substantial reduction in highway traffic noise

if the states determine th*r. noise abatement is reasonable and

feasible.

FHWA standards have produced over 300 miles of noise barriers to reduce highway traffic noise in residential areas, schools,

hospitals, and parks.

Availability Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, part 772 is available from

the Government Printing Office.

Keywords highways; traffic; construction; land use; pollution; environment; noise control; transportation:

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Office o.-' Highway Operations - HHO-1

400 7th Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20590

(202) 426-0340

Authority U.S.C. Title 23, Highways; more specifically Seccions 106

(Specifications), 109 (Standards), 112 (Letting of Contracts),

114 (Construction), and 116 (Maintenance).

Implementation

Appl icatlon

23 CFR 625.3 and 49 CFR

Construction, maintenance, materials, and contracting regulations, standards, and practices are applicable to all Federally

funded highway projects both on and off

systems. Projects may be administered

Administration, State highway agency,

Application and compliance of accepted

cations is assured by onsite inspection

reviews and other management techniques.

the Federal-aid highway

by the Federal Highway

or local governments,

sta'daids and specifiprocess and product

Adoption of The Federal Highway Administration actively participates with inNongovernment dustry and State highway agency organizations in the development

Standards and implementation of highway construction, material, and maintenance standards and specifications including the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, American

Society for Testing and Materials, and the Institute of Traffic

Engi neers

.

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Oual i f i cat. ion , Certification,

or Cal i brat i cn

Committee

Acti vi iy

Actual project st anda rds/ spec i fi cat i ons are developed by each

administering agency (state or local) and are reviewed and

approved by the Federal Highway Administration. The general guid- ance provided by the above noted standards is used as a basis for

the locally developed st and a rds/ s pec i f 1 cat i ons

.

The Federal Highway Administration is actively involved in industry/State highway agency organizations which develop the

national standards cited in the CFR. Committees include both

management and technical functions of the American Association of

State Highway and Transportation Officials, American Society for

Testing and Materials, Institute of Traffic Engineers, American

Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional

Engineers, and American Road and Transportation Builders Association, etc

.

Standard i zat ion

Activities

The Federal Highway Administration administers the Federal-aid

highway program and continuity of the national highway network

from a third party approach. Although seldom the contracting

authority, by serving as the nucleus for the highway industry,

the Federal Highway Administration assures reasonable standardization wi thout stymi ei ng c reat i v i ty and new methods development.

This approach allows the State highway agency and local governments the maximum flexibility practical while still attaining

national uniformity.

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

Federal Highway Administration, Government Printing Office,

American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials, and local/State highway agencies.

highways; bridges; construction; materials; contracting; traffic

control; safety; transportation;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Office of Traffic Operations

400 7th Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20590

(202) 426-0411

Authority 23 U.S.C. 109. Standards, December 20, 1944, the Federal-Aid

Highway Act of 1944.

Implementation 23 CFR 655, Subpart F, Traffic Control Devices on Federal-aid and

other streets and highways. A set of national standards have

been developed and approved by the Federal Highway Administrator

in cooperation with the State highway agencies. These standards

are contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD). The Federal Highway Administration will only approve

State or other Federal agency MUTCDs (or supplements) that are in substantial conformance with the national MUTCD.

Application The standards contained in the MUTCDs apply to all highways open

to publ ic travel . Committee The MUTCD was developed with cooperation of the:

Activity

National Committee on Uniform T raffic Control Devices

American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials

Institute of Transportation Engineers

National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances

National Association of jounties

National Association League of Cities

National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives

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International Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. National Electrical Manufacturers Association

American Road and Transportation Builders Association

International Bridge, Tunnel, a .id Turnpike Association

Standardization Existing Highways -- Each state, in cooperation with its politiActivities cal subdivisions, and Federal agencies shall have a program which

shall include provisions for the systematic upgrading of substandard traffic control devices and for the installation of needed

devices to achieve conformity with the MUTCD.

New or Reconstructed Highways -- Federal-aid projects for the

construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, or rehabilitation of streets and highways shall not be opened to the

public for unrestricted use until all appropriate traffic control

devices, either temporary or permanent, are installed and functioning properly. Both temporary and permanent devices shall

conform to the MUTCD.

Construction Area Activities -- All traffic control devices

installed in construction areas using Federal-aid funds shall

conform to the MUTCD.

Availability The MUTCD is available from the Government Printing Office

Keywords traffic control devices; curb and pavement markers; regulatory

signs; warding signs; public safety; transportation;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

Office of Navil Architecture and Engineering

400 Seventh Street SW., Room 2109

Washington, D.C. 20590

(202) 426-5836

Author i ty

lap 1 ementation

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Qual i f ication,

Cerfci f ication,

or Calibration

Commi ttee

Acti vi ty

Standardi zati on Activities

Aval 1 ab i 1 ity

Keywords

The development of guidance specifications for ship construction

was first authorired May 20, 1960, by the Federal Maritime Board.

There are three shipbuilding guidance specifications which are

for voluntary use: (1) Standards Specifications for Merchant

Ship Construction PB 290400; (2) Standards Specifications for

Diesel Merchant Ship Construction PB 257261; (3) Standards

Specifications for Slow Speed Diesel Merchant Ship Construction.

The guidance specifications are for voluntary use by

shipbuilders.

Tnose referred to includa: American Society for Testing and

Materials (ASTM), American Society of Mechanical Engineers

(ASME), Heat Exchange Institute, and American Society of

Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

There are no specific requirements for use of the guidance

speci f i cati ons .

American Society for Testing and Materials

Active in the preparation of consensus shipbuilding standards

through ASTM.

National Technical Information Service

shipbuilding specifications; transportation;

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

Committee

Act i vity

MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION BUREAU

Office of Pipeline Safety Regulation

400 7th Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20590

(202) 426-2392

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.)

Hazardous Liquiu Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.)

Standards for pipelines that carry natural gas or gas that is flammable, toxic, or corrosive are codified in 49 CFR, Part 192.

Standards for liquified natural gas (LNG) plants are in 49 CFR,

Part 193.

Standards for interstate pipelines carrying petroleum, petroleum

products, or anhydrous ammonia are codified in 49 CFR, Part 195.

Standards are binding on pipeline operators by law. Federal and

State inspectors visit operators' facilities to check on compliance. The Federal standards incorporate by reference parts of over 50

nongovernment developed standards, principally API, ASTM, ANSI,

and NFPA.

The Office of Pipeline Safety Regulations sponsors two advisory

committees: The Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee

and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards

Committee. These committees advise on proposed rule making

activities.

Staff members participate in or are members of various nongovernment standards setting committees, including those of the ASME,

API, and NFPA. Standardization

Activities

Standards cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance

of pipelines. Benefits derive from savings in life and property

damage, including environmental damage in the case of oil spill

prevention. Original standards were based on standards widely

followed by industry. Subsequent efforts have been directed

toward improvements needed for safety as demonstrated by accident

statistics, and toward changing regulations that are not cost

beneficial

.

Availability Sold by Government Printing Office, and small quantities available from Information Services Division, Materials Transportation

Bu reau Keywords safety; gas; hazardous liquids; pipeline; LNG plants; design;

construction; operation; maintenance; corrosion control;

t ransport at i on ;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

see DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

National Engineering Laboratories

Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory

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DEPARTMENT OF TRAMSPCRTAT ION UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Authori ty

Impl ementat i on

Boating Safety Division

Washington, D.C, 20593

(202) 426-4027

(G-BBS-1/43)

Federal Boat Safety Act 1971

Standards issued

standards for:

to date are in CFR , 33 "art 183 and include

Appl icat ion

Commi ttee

Activity

Standardization

Activities

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Keywords

( 1 ) Safe Loading

(2) Safe Powering

(3) Display of Capacity Information

(4) Basic Flotation

(5) Level Flotation

(6) Electrical Systems

(7) Fue 1 Systems

(8) Ventilation

(9) Start- In-Gear Protection

Boating safety standards are published as mandatory rules in

accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Final

rules become a part of the Code of Federal Regulations. Each

rule proposed by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a:, well as each final rule, is published in the Federal Register. Interested persons are afforded an opportunity to comment upon proposed

regulations with the publication of Notices of Proposed Rule

Mak i ng

.

Staff members serve on various committees of the American Boat

and Yacht Council, Society of Automotive Engineers, National

Fire Protection Association, and American Bureau of Shipping.

The Boating Safety Division is responsible for the development of

regulations related to boating safety. The Product Safety

Assurance Sranch of the division is responsible for the development of safety standards for recreational boats and associated

equipment. Safety standards must be based upon a demonstrated

need. This need is frequently related to research involving

actual boating safety problem areas. Problem areas are identified from sources such as the Boating Accident Reports, State

Accident Reports, Coast Guard District Reports, Defect Notification Reports, and consumer complaints. Specific problems are identified, categorized, and subdivided into specific project

areas for standards development.

Government Printing Office

boats; yachts; safety; recreation; transportation;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Authori ty

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Office of Merchant Marine Safety

2100 Second Street SW. Washington, D.C. 20593

(202) 426-2167

Maritime shipping laws related to vessels and seamen are codified

and enacted into positive law as Subtitle II of Title 46, United

States Code, 2101 through 13110; 46 App. U.S.C. 88-88 i , Coastwide

Loadlines; and 46 App. U.S.C. 8 6 - 8 6 i , Foreign Loadlines.

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Imp 1 ementati on Mandatory standards for commercial vessel construction and operation, as well as manning and personnel licensing, are codified in 46 and 36 CFR. Program is administered under the direction of

the Chief, Office of Merchant Marine Safety, U.S. Coast Guard

(USCG) Headquarters. A system of district rird local port offices

(marine safety offices/officers in charge, marine inspection)

provide inspection and licensing services to assure compliance

with the standards and regulations by shipyards, vessel operators, and merchant mariners.

Appl i cati on USCG inspectors periodically inspect

ucmestic vessels to assure compliance.

c omme rc l

a

foreign, and

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

USCG commercial vessel

variety of nongovernment

safety regulations incorporate a wide

standards by reference.

Comai ttee

Acti vi ty

The Office of Merchant Marine Safety participates in those standards developing committees whose standards are used by, or

affect,, the merchant marine. These include the International

Maritime Organization (IMO), ISO, and IEC, as well as the Society

of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), American Bureau

of Shipping (ABS), ASTM, ASME, API, UL, and a dozen other domestic organizations.

Standardi zati on Activities

USCG commc-rcial vessel safety standards are incorporated into the

United States Code of Regulations, Titles 46 and 33. ihe commer- cial vessel safety program's regulatory approach includes active

participation in voluntary standards programs. By actively participating in voluntary standards, the Coa«t Guard raises issues

of public interest and can spe?tc fcr th-i public in matters of

safety. Also, where industry or owners have not set necessary

safety requirements, the Coast Gi!a r d can catalyze their development . Availability Sold by Government Printing Office

Keywords ship design; safety; hazardous material; marine engineering;

naval architecture; inspection; stability; fire protection;

merchant marine; transportation;

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS

National Laboratory C^ntar

1401 Research Boulev^r<

Rockville, Maryland 2';850 (301) 294-0410

Authori ty

I rap I ementati on

and

Appl i cati on

Various laws relating to the production, storage, and taxation of

alcohol and tobacco products, firearms, and explosives.

Standards have been established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco

and Firearms (BATF) Laboratories, which apply to hydrometers,

thermometers, and William's test tubes supplied to the Bureau for

testing the alcoholic content of beverages. Although these standards are not usually published, they are supplied to bidders for

manufacturing contracts.

In cooperation with various industry segments, BATF prescribes

and enforces Stan cards of identity for alcoholic beverages.

These standards are established by regulations applicable to all such beverages produced in or imported into the United States.

Standards for the various classes of wines are published at 27 CFR, Part 4; those for distilled spirits are published at 27 CFR,

Part 5.

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Tie BAT^ Laboratories set specifications for ethyl alcohol,

denatured alcohol, proprietary solvents, and special industrial

solvents. These are incorporated as federal Specifications

0-E-760B, issuod by the General Services Administration. Tnrough

regulations issued by BATF at 27 CFR, Parts 211 and 212, these

specifications are applicable to the production of these products

in the United States.

The standards of identity for small cigars, as defined in 26

U.S.C. 5702 and in regulations issued by BATF at 27 CFR, Part

270, are further established by laboratory test procedures set up by the BATF Laboratories. These analytical tests are utilized to enforce these standards for small cigars, as differentiated from

cigarettes, upon all such products co.nsumed within the United

States

Additionally, the Bureau sets specifications relating to con- struction of storerooms for explosive materials. These

specifications are published in 27 CFR, Part 181.

Availability National Laboratory Center, BATF. The CfTx is available from the

Go> eriment Printing Office

Keywords instruments; beverages; testing; materials;

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF THE MINT

Office of Technology

501 13th Street NW. Washington, D.C. 20220

(202) 376-0453

Authority

Implementation

Appl ication

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Keywords

31 U.S.C. 317 and 391

The Bureau of the Mint, Department of the Treasury, develops and

administers the technical standards for United States coinage.

Nominal diameter and weight standards are established by statute.

Deviations allowed in the weight of minor coins are established

by 31 U.S.C. 350. Thickness standards and otner tolerances are developed by the Office of Technology, Office of the Director.

These standards are only imposed internally on the coin manufacturing processes. However, their importance in the development

of coin handling and coin operated equipment so commonly found

throughout the nation warrants their publication upon request.

Written inquiries should be directed to the Director of the Mint,

Attention, Office of Technology.

coins; finance;

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE

Office of Commercial Operations

1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 3117

Washington, D.C. 20229

(202) 566-5868

Authority (1) United States accession to the Customs Cooperation Council

Convention. Instruments of ratification deposited on November 5,

1970.

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(2) Trade Act of 1974, Section 608, which directed the participation of the United States International Trade Commission in the

United States contribution to the technical work of the Harmonized System.

Iapl ruentat ion The draft International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity

Description and Coding System is subject to Congressional

approval and will in no case be effective before January 1, 1987.

Application The Harmonized System

duties upon the entry

other countries, and

data .

will be applied for the impost of customs

of merchandise into the United States and

for the collection of international trade

Committee The U.S. Customs Service (USCS) serves chairman of the InterActivity agency Advisory Committee on Customs Cooperation Council Matters,

participates on the Trade Policy Staff Committee and its task

force on the Harmonized System, and serves as chairman of the

United States delegation of the Harmonized System Committee of

the Customs Cooperation Council.

Standardization The Harmonized System Committee of the Customs Cooperation

Activities Council is developing a standardized system of nomenclature for use in international trade. This is essentially a commodity

classification system to be used as a basis for customs tariffs

and the foreign-trade statistical systems of the United States

and its trading partners. The system is devised such that it can

be used as a basis for various other international trade facilitation measures, for example, freight tariffs.

Availability A draft of the Tariff Schedules of the United States Annotated as converted into the nomenclature structure of the Harmonized

System is available from the United States International Trade

Commission, 701 E. Street NW., Washington, O.C.

Keywords customs; harmonized system; international trade; business;

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Authority

Iapl ementat i on

Application

Adoption of

Nongovernment

Standards

U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE

Technical Services Division

1301 Constitution Avenue NW. Washington, D.C. 20229

(202) 566-5853

Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations

Mandatory laboratory methods are developeJ and implemented within

the U.S. Customs Service (USCS) laboratory system (presently

eight laboratories) for the analysis of imported commodities.

This effort requires special analyses to obtain information to. meet legal requirements for assessing customs duties as legislated. Present and contemplated methods include analysis of

specific properties of wool, sugar, specially tempered glassware,

newsprint, alcoholic beverages, fluorspar, and footwear. These

methods are frequently released to the public through Freedom of

Information Act procedures and thereby may also be in use in the

private sector.

The application of these methods is to meet speci f ic tariff

requirements as legislated.

U.S. Customs laboratories most frequently use standards developed by industry groups or other nongovernment organizations such

as: API, ASTM, ANSI, etc.

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Qual i Mcation,

Cert i f i cat i on

,

or Calibration

Commi ttee

Acti vi ty

Availability

Keywords

Samples are selected by Custons inspactors or import specialists

on a random or specified basis and sent to the laboratories for

analyses. Compliance with legal requirements is determined and

the results determine the duty paid by importers. Over 75,000

samples are analyzed annually in this effort.

The U.S. Customs laboratory managers and scientists participate

in pertinent committees of the American Petroleum Institute,

American Society for Testing and Materials, Customs Cooperation

Council, American National Standards Institute, International

Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, Association of

Official Analytical Chemists, the National Voluntary Laboratory

Accreditation Program, and the American Chemical Society.

Technical Services Division, U.S. Customs Service.

sampling; laboratory analysis; sugar purity; laboratory metrods;

customs duties; testing;

U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

see EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRE S IDF. NT

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION

Authori ty

Standardi zati on Activities

Avai 1 abl 1 ity

Keywords

Office of Procurement and Supply

810 Vermont Avenue NW. Washington, O.C. 20420

(202) 389-3808

Title 38 CFR Chapter I and Title 41 CFR Chapter 8

The standardization activit'es of the Veterans Administration

(VA) are administered by the Safety, Occupational Health, and

Fire Protection Division. The Division establishes VA standards

as supplements to adopted national standards. Currently there

are twenty-six VA standards including the following twenty

product and safety related items:

Carpet Fire-Safety Requirements in Health Care Facilities

Automatic Fire Extinguishing Protection

Air Conditioning Systems

Magnetic Door Locks

Liquid Cxygen Walker Units

Trash Container

s

Exit Through ICU and CCU

Food Service Equipment and Facilities

Lasers

Pipetting in Hospital Laboratories

Needle/ Syringe Handling Procedures

Electron Microscopes

Microwave Ovens

Carcinogenic Chemicals

Noise

Bathtubs

Laboratory Safety Equipment - Safety Showers and Eyewashes

Electrical Safety

Prohibition of Using Lead-Based Paint

Storage, Preparation, and Consumption of Food and Beveragts by

'ic.ployees in Places or Wo~k

Policy Manual MP - available from the a Jd i -t III lists

. s above . current standards and is

medical devices; air conditioning; consumer products; plumbing;

food; safety; noise;

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4. STATE GOVERNMENT PURCHASING OFFICES

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4.1 ROLE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PURCHASING OFFICIALS

The National Association of Stale Purchasing Officials (NASPO) enables the states to improve the quality of purchasing and procurement, exchange information, and cooperate toward the more effective exercise of the procurement, and supply functions to attain greater efficiency and ec onomy in state adim* n i s t r a t i on . NASPO's Standing Committee on Standards and Specifications develops and promotes

standards and specifications for state government procurement through the cooperative efforts of the Committee members and those who are charged with the development

and promulgation of standards and specifications in the member states.

The Committee's functions are both informational and participative. Its members

endeavor to keep abreast of current developments in the area of standardization and

to convey that information to their counterparts in NASPO. All NASPO member, are encouraged to share their standards documents oy apprising tne NASPO Standards

Clearing House (operated by the Standards and Test Section of the Connecticut Bureau

of Purchases) of all new and revised standards, specifications, QPL's, etc., which

their own states have adopted. This information is then circulated to all NASPO

members and the International Coalition for Procurement Standards (ICPS) by means of

bulletins from Connecticut four times annually.

The participative function is demonstrated by Committee members and NASPO standards

personnel joining the Committees of various voluntary consensus standards organizations and working actively with those committees in the development of standards,

specifications, test methods, etc., responsive to the needs of state procurement

processes. The results of these cooperative endeavors are also communicated to NASPO and ICPS members quarterly oy means of the ICPS BULLETIN.

The long range goal of the NASPO Committee on Standards and Specifications is to have all NASPO members adopt uniform voluntary consensus standards for all com- modities of common use in all jurisdictions. Such standards, developed through the

joint cooperative efforts of producers, suppliers, purchasers and general interest

groups, will provide the purchasing community with "state of the art" item

description and oerformance requirements which ensure the maximum competitive

response to procurement solicitations.

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.2 STATE GOVERNMENT PURCHAS1A6 OFFICES

From the entries in section 4.3, it is appare.it tha': the states are significant

users of standards. From the data provided, it is "^timated that collectively the

states purchase from $25B to $40B in products and commodities each year. About 00 percent of this expenditure is defined by standards and specifications. Mosv of these are developed by individual states and tailored to their own requirements.

Extensive use is also made of Federal and Military procurement standards, n d specifications. Nongovernment standards are referenced to define test methods

>

safety criteria, and related characteristics.

This section lists the state government purchasing offices of the fifty states

Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, all of which are involved in the application of standards

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ALABAMA

State Purchasing Agent

Division of Purchasing and Stores

Pepartmenr. of Finance

204 Highway Building

Montgomery, Alabama 36130

(205) 832-3580

ALASKA

Department of Administration

Division of General Services and Supply

Pouch C (MS 0210)

Juneau, Alaska 09311

(907) 465-2250

ARIZONA

State Purchasing Administrator

State Purchasing Office

Department of Administration

1688 West Adams, Room 220

''hoenix, Arizona 85007

(602) 255-5308

ARKANSAS

Director, Office of State Purchasing

P.O. Box 2940

Little Rock, Arizona 72203

(501) 371-2336

CALIFORNIA

Chief of Procurement

Department of General Services

Office of Procurement

1823- 14th Street

Sacramento, California 35807

(916) 445-1846

COLORADO

State Purchasing Director

Division of Purrhasing

1525 Sherman Street, Suite 712

Denver, Colorado 80203

(303) 366-3261

CONNECTICUT

Deputy Commissioner

Bureau of Purchases

Department of Administrative Services

460 Silver Street

Middletown, Connecticut 06457

(203) 344-2036

DELAWARE

Division of Purchasing

P.O. Box 299

Delaware City, Delaware 19706

(302) 834-4512

FLORIDA

Director, Division of Purchasing

Department of General Services

633 Larson Building

Tal 1 *!,assee , Florida 32301

(904) 438-2773

GEORGIA

Director, Purchasing Division

Department of Administrative Services

200 Piedmont Avenue, S.E.

West Tower, Room 130R

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

(404) 656-3001

HAWAII

Chief, Purchasing and Supply Division

Department of Accounting and General

Services

P.O. Box 119

Honolulu, Hawaii 96810

(808) 548-4057

IDAHO

Administrative Buyer

Division of Purchasing

Department of Administration

650 West State Street, Room 100

Boise, Idaho 83720

(208) 334-2465

ILLINOIS

Assistant Deputy Director

Procurement Services

Office of Procurement

Depa tment. of Administrative Services

801 Stratton Office Building

Spr i ngf i r-1 d , Illinois 62706

(2W) 782-4705

INDIANA

Director of Procurement Division

Department of Administration

100 North Senate Avenue

507 State Office Building

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(317) 232-3032

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IOWA

Chief Purchasing Officer

Division of Purchasing

Department, of General Services

Hoover State Office Building

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

(515) 281-3U89

KANSAS

Director of Purchases

Department of Administration

Division of Purchases

17 North State Office Building

Topeka , Kansas 66612

(913) 296-2376

KENTUCKY

Finance and Administration Cabinet

Division of Purchases

Room 348, New Capitol Annex

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

(502) 564-4510

LOUISIANA

Director of State Purchasing

Division of Administration

P.O. Box 44095, Capitol Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804

(504; 922-0074

MAINE

State Purchasing Agent

Bureau of Purchases

State House Station 9 Augusta, Maine 04333

(207) 289-3641

MARYLAND

Chief, Purchasing Bureau

Department of General Services

301 West Preston Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

(301) 383-3644

MASSACHUSETTS

State Purchasing Agent

Executive Office for Administration a Finance

Purchasing Agent's Division

Room 1.011, One Ashburton Place

Boston, Massachusetts 02108

(617) 727-2832

MICHIGAN

Director- , Purchasing Division

Department of Management and Budget

2nd Floor, East Wing, Mason Building

P.O. Box 30026

Lansing, Michigan 48909

(517) 373-0322

MINNESOTA

Director of Procurement

Procurement Division

Department of Administration

50 Sherburne Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

(612) 296-2600

MISSISSIPPI

Division of Purchase Supervision

Commission of Budget and Accounting

904 Sillers Building

Jackson, Mississippi 39202

(601) 359-3409

MISSOURI

Director, Division of Purchasing

Office of Administration

Capitol Building, P.O. Box 809

Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

(314) 751-3273

MONTANA

Admi ni st rator

Purchasing Division

Department of Administration

Mitchell Building

Helena, Montana 59620

(406) 444-2575

NEBRASKA

Administrator

Department of Administrative Services

Material Division

301 Centennial Mall South

P.O. Box 94847

Lincoln, Nebraska 68509

(402) 471-2401

NEVADA

Administrator, State Purchasing

Division

Capitol Complex, Blasdel Building

Carson City, Nevada 89710

(702) 885-4070

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

Director, Division of Purchase and

Property

Room 102, State House Anne>c Concord, New Hampshi'-p 03301

(303) 271-3606

NEW JERSEY

Supervisor, State Purchase Bureau

135 West Hanover Street 3rd Floor

Trenton, New Jersev 08625

(609) 984-7048

NEW MEXICO

Director, State Purchasing Division

Lamy Building, State Capitol Complex

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503

(505) 827-8010

NEW YORK

Director of Purchasing

Office of General Services

Standards and Purchase Group

38th Floor, Tower Building

Empi re State D l aza Albany, New York 12242

(518) 474-3695

NORTH CAROLINA

State Purchasing Officer

Division of Purchase and Contract

116 West Jones Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

(919) 733-7624

NORTH DAKOTA

State Purchasing Agent

Office of Management and Budget

State Capi tol

Bismarck, North Dakota 58505

(701) 224-2682

OHIO

Administrator, Purchasing Division

Department of Administrative Services

364 South Fourth Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 466-8218

OKLAHOMA

State Director of Purchasing

State Board of Public Affairs

306 State Capitol

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105

(405) 521-2115

OREGON

Administrator, Purchasing Division

Department of General Services

1230 State Street

Salen, Orego.i 9/310

(503) 378-4092

PENNSYLVANIA

Deputy Secretary for Procurement

Department of Gene r al Services

414 North Office Building

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17125

(717) 787-5295

RHODE ISLAND

Purchasing A g o n t Division of Purchases

301 Promenade Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02908

(401) 277-2156

SOUTH CAROLINA

State Purchasing Officer

Division of General Services

Materials Management Office

Central State Purchasing

800 Dutch Square Blvd., Suite 150

Columbia, South Carolina 29210

(803) 758-6060

SOUTH DAKOTA

Director, Purchasing and Printing

Bureau of Administration

523 East Capitol

Pierre, South Dakota 57501

(605) 7^3-3405

TENNESSEE

Assistant Commissioner

Management Systems a.id Procurement

Department of General Services

C2-211 Cental Services Building

Nashville, Tennessee 37219

(615) 741-1035

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TEXAS WYOMING

Executive Director

Stata Purchasing arvJ General Services

Ccmm i s s i on P.O. Box 13047, Capitol Station

Austin, Texas 78711

(512) 475-2231

UTAH

Director of Purchasing

Administrative Services - Purchasing

2112 State Office Building

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

(801) 533-4620

VERMONT

Purchasing Director

Agency of Administration

Division of Purchasing

State Administration Building

133 State Street

Montpelier. Vermont 05602

(802) 828-2211

VIRGINIA

Director, Division of Purchases and

Supply

Department of General Services

P.O. box 1199

Richmond, V'rginia 23209

(804) 786-3846

Administrator, Purchasing and Property

Control Division

Department of Administration and Fiscal

Cont rol 301 Emerson Bui 1 ai ng Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

(307) 777-7253

GUAM

Administrator, Supply Management

Guam Power Authority

P.O. Box 2977

Agana, Guam 96910-2977

477-9100/472-8641

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Commissioner, Department of Property

and Procurement

P.O. Box 1437, Chariottee Amalie

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00801

(809) 774-0828

PUERTO RICO

Director, Division of Purchasing

General Services Administration

P.O. Box 4112

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00905

(809) 723-9503

WASHINGTON

Director, State Purchasing Division

216 General Administration Building

Olympia, Washington 98504

(206) 753-6461

WEST VIRGINIA

Director, Purchasing Division

Department of Finance and

Ad ministration

Room W-130, State Capitol Building

Charleston, West Virginia 25305

(304) 348-2063

WISCONSIN

Director, State Bureau of Procurement

Department of Administration

P.O. Box 7867

Madison, Wisconsin 53711

(608) 266-1551

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4.3 STATE GOVERNMENT PURCHASING STANDARDIZATION ACTIVITIES

This section lists information provided by 27 state agencies and New York City.

These offices exercise the primary state responsibilities for product standaras and

purchasing specifications, companion offices in many states are *lso concerned with

standards such as buildings or the environment but are not represented in this

d i rectory

.

Er:t r ies from the roster of the National Association of State Purchasing Officials

for the following states are included:

Page

Arkansas 495

California 495

Colorado 496

Connecticut 496

Florida 497

Idaho 498

Illinois 498

Iowa 499

Maine 499

Maryland 500

Michigan 500

Mi ssi ssi ppi 501

Missouri 501

Montana 502

New Hampshire 502

New Jersey 503

New York 503

New York City 504

North Carolina 504

Ohio 505

Oregon 505

Pennsylvania 506

Rhode Island . . 506

South Dakota 507

Tennessee 507

Texas 507

West Virginia 508

Wisconsin ..... 509

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ARKANSAS Department of Finance and Administration

Office of State Purchasing

Quality Control

P.O. Box 2940

Little Rock, Arkansas 72203

(SOI) 371-2056

Establ i shed 1981

Quanti ty 6 standards developed

Standardi zati on Program

Standards are developed by a specifications specialist within the

Quality Control Section of State Purchasing. Each stanr.rd

specification is originated using similar specifications of the

Federal Government, other state and local governments, and professional, commercial, and trade organizations. Distributici of

final draft is made to all using agencies, contributing vendors

and manufacturers, requesting suggestions and/or comments, Arter

incorporation of pertinent suggestions/comments, a randomly

selected committee of five user agency representatives makes

final approving recommendations before issue. Specifications are subjected to periodic review and changed or updated as the situation warrants.

Testing,

Inspection,

Certification

Chemical testing laboratory, with limited capability, established

1983. An inspection program instigated and operational in con- junction with State Purchasing originated contracts, supplying

vendors, and upon request by any using agency.

Use of Other

A genci es

Value

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug

Administration (FDA), State Department of Weights and Measures,

and State Health Department.

In process of department computerization. At present, value has

not been determined.

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty From the address above.

CALIFORNIA General Services Department

Office of Procurement, Specifications and Quality Control Section

P.O. Box 1612

Sacramento, California 95807

(916) 445-1846

Establ i shed 1957

Quart i iy 404

82

289

210

Formal State Specifications

Qualified Products Lists

Commodity Standards

(a simplified specification for well established products of

low technology)

Sid Specifications on file (a specification to support an infrequent procurement usually for a single user)

Standardi zati on Program

Specifications are developed by the Specifications and Quality

Control Section of the State Office of Procurement. Inputs are solicited from the using State Agencies and from vendors sullying the product. National technical organizations, such as ASTM,

TAPPI, American Society for Metals (ASM), and NBS are consulted.

Federal Specifications are referenced and/or portions incerted

where appropriate.

Testing,

Inspecti on

Certi f ication

Some of the testing and inspection 1s done by the Quality Control

unit in the above organization. State laboratories, such as Food

and Agriculture and Department of Transportation are used to

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provide laboratory test services and inspection where appropriate. Specialized inspectors, such as the Fleet Administration

Automotive Inspectors, are used for special projects. Outside

laboratories are used as necessary where the State does not have

testing capability.

Use of Other Food products are inspected by tne United States Department of

Agencies Agriculture (USDA) or the California Department of Agriculture

(CDA). Certain products are inspected by trade associations

which offer this service such as the national Coffee Association.

Value Approximately one-third of the States's $319 million in purchases

for 1902 were made under the Standard's program.

Availability From the address above.

COLORADO Department of Administration

Division of Purchasing

1525 Sherman Street

Suite 712

Denver, Colorado 80203

(303) 866-3261

Standardization The State of Colorado does not have a formalized standardization

Program program. Standards are used on several hundred tern contracts

thct cause mandatory usage by state agenc i es/ i ns t i t u t i ons .

COLORADO Department of Local Affairs

Establ i shed

Division of Housing

1313 Sherman street

Room 415

Denver, Colorado 80203

(303) 866-2035

1970

St andard i zat i on Program

This program addresses the need to accommodate the special conditions encountered in Colorado for Manufactured (Mobile) Homes,

Factory Built Homes, and Camper Trailers and Coaches. Standards

developed include Snow Load Design Data for Colorado and a com- prehensive program for Factory Lt u i It Housing that is approved by

FHA, Category III. These and other programs reference and adopt

ICB0 Codes, the National Electrical Code, HUD Manufactured Home

Construction and Safely Standards, NFPA/ANSI A119.2 and other

applicable standards. A list of Recognized Testing Agencies is ma i nta i ned . Testing,

Insnect i on

,

Cert i f i cat i on

All programs involve complete plan review, plant certification,

product inspection, and consumer complaint service.

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty From the address above.

CONNECTICUT Department of Administrative Services

Bureau of Purchases

Standards and Tests Section

Chief of Standards and Tests

460 Silver Street, P.O. Box 1141

Middletown, Connecticut 06457

(203) 344-2036

Established 1952

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Quantity

Standard! zati on Projraa

Testing,

I nspecti on

,

Certi f i cat i on

Value

87 Standards and/or Specifications developed

Numerous Federal, ASTM, Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS), ASHRAE, \ATlC , and standards developed by other

organizations have been adopted

220 Acceptable Brands List

Standards, Specifications, and Acceptable 3rands Lists are developed by approximately 30 Advisory Committees whose membership

consists of about 300 representatives of using agencies, purchasing officers, and standards engineers. Industry representatives consult with the Committees but have no vote on Committee actions. Finalized approved standards are adopted by

the Standardization Committee (elected and appointed officials

designated by the Governor) and become mandatory when adopted.

All such documents are reviewed on a regular basis and revised,

amended, or withdrawn following the same procedures.

All deliveries to the State Central Warehouse are checked by

Section Inspectors for conformity to Standards. All rceats are inspected by USDA as are most canned fruits and vegetables, fresh

produce, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Where inspection tor conformance to specifications cannot be performed " i n-hous* ,

other Federal and state laboratories, as well as some independent

laboratories, test and certify compliance.

Approximately 75% of all contracts awarded by the Bureau are based on standards, specifications, and/or Acceptable Brands

Lists developed by the Standards program described above. The

value of those awards exceeds $80 million per year.

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty A listing of all standards, specifications,

able on request to the address above.

and ABL's is avail

FLORIDA Department of General Services

Established

Division of Purchasing

Bureau of Standards

Larson Building, Room 613

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

(904) 488-2773

1968

Quantity

Standardization

Prograa

5,536 standards developed

407 standards adopted

2,431 acceptable products lists

This program is designed to standardize the many high-volume common items purchased by various State agencies. Standardization

is accomplished first by preparing specifications which reflect

minimum requirements consistent with the present state of the art offered by manufacturers and secondly, by inspection and test of

quality standard product (pre-bid sample). Rondom samples are tested, using the same inspection and test criteria to assure

product integrity throughout the term of a contract.

Testing,

Inspection,

Certi f ication

The Division of Purchasing has published 5,536 standards covering

a wide variety of items. When completed, these standards are promulgated with copies being sent to the National Bureau of

Standards, General Services Administration, National Association

of State Purchasing Officials, National Association of Purchasing

Management, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, and

the American Society for Testing and Materials.

The Division has established, in coordination with the Florida

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, a Commodity

Testing Laboratory for the purpose of obtaining quantitative and

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qualitative reports and analyses of bid, random, and research

sampl es . Value State purchases in excess of $140 million annually are in

accordance with standards developed or adopted by this program.

Availability From the address above.

IDAHO Department of Administration

Division of Purchasing

650 West State Street

Room 100

Boise, Idaho 83720

(208) 334-2465

Establ i shed

Quantity

Standardi zati on Program

1972

80 standards developed

170 standards adopted

10 acceptable products lists

The State of Idaho Standardisation Committee was initially com- prised of eno user agencies and several vendors of food products

in 1972. In 1976, commodity groups were expanded and assigned

review dates for each item.

Testi ng

,

Inspecti on

,

Cert i f i cati on Use of Other

Agenci es

A t a i 1 al>1 1 i ty

Significant benefits are df organizations; i.e., ASTM,

mental Purchasing (NIG,"-).

rived by adopting standards of other

NASP0, National Institute of Governand the I n t e -na t i on a 1 Coalition for

Procurement Standards,

tives of national and

their affiliates into

communicate, cooperate,

recognized standards

BULLETIN also features

that are of interest to

ICPS BULLETIN brings together represent a- international purchasing associations and

an organization through which they can

and join in the coordinated activities of

development organizations. The ICPS

reports of on-going standards activities

the purchasing community.

Testing is performed mainly by the Idaho Transportation Department in the areas of stripping paint and pre-qualification

of vendors.

All meat items are selected and inspected by the USDA, including

poultry purchases.

The State of Idaho Transportation Department has a Standard

Specification for highway construction manual. Other standards

are available from the address above.

ILLINOIS Department of Central Management Services

Procurement Services Division

801 State Office Building

Springfield, Illinois 52706

(217) 782-4705

Quantity State purchasing agents of this division (buyers) write specifications for various commodity and equipment items. There are currently over 90 standard specifications for commodities and

products for the State of Illinois.

Standardization The Procurement Services Division or the Department of Centrel

Program Management Services is responsible for purchasin- commodities

and equipment, and formulating specifications for all State

agencies except for the universities. In the case of highly

sophisticated equipment, tht purchasing agents work with the

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engineers associated with the agency using such items. Agents

may also meet with manufacturers to discuss new specifications or the need to update old ones. Specifications estaoli^hed by this

office are sent to all appropriate State agencies.

IOWA General Services Department

Purchasing Division

Hoover State Office Building

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

(515) 281-3089

Established 1972

Standardization Although authority for developing standards programs exists in Program Chapter 13, The Code of Iowa, no program has ever been funded.

The department depends on standards and specifications prepared

by other states and organizations, such as NBS, ASTM, NASPO, and

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).

Value Total annual purchases of goods ani services by the Department of

General Services is approximately $40 million.

MAINE Finance and Administration

Establ i shed

Quanti ty

Standardi zati on Program

Testi ng

,

Inspecti on

,

Certification

Use of Other

Agencies

Value

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Materials Testing Laboratory

Bureau of Purchases

State Office Building

Station No. 9 Augusta, Maine 04333

(207) 289-3641

1959

115 standards developed

200 staidards adopted

25 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed by the State Materials Examiner

unilaterally or in cooperation with the using agency and representatives of industry. These specifications are reviewed on an as needed basis. Acceptable Products Lists (APL's), developed

from these specifications, are reviewed at least yearly.

The Materials Testing Laboratory under the direction of the

Materials Examiner undertakes the physical inspection, testing,

and analysis of all commodities purchased by the State under the

Standards program. Chemical, physical, and light reflection

testing as well as food grading is performed in the laboratory.

The State Department of Agriculture is responsible for the

testing and certification of seeds, fertilizers, eggs, meats,

milk, fresh vegetables, and pesticides sold in ti.-: State. Nearly

half of the canned fruits, vegetables, and juices are graded by

USDA and a certificate furnished with each shipment. The

remaining canned goods are graded "in house."

Approximately $25 million of the State's $61 million purchases

for fiscal year 1982-83 were made under the Standards program.

All of the State developed specifications,

are available from the address above.

standards, and APLs

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MARYLAND Department of General Services

Establ i shed

Quanti ty

Standardi zat i on Program

Purchasing Bureau

Standards Secti on 301 West Preston Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

(301) 383-3644

1973

26 standards developed

4 standards adopted

3 acceptable products lists

Standards are applied in furniture, janitorial supplies,

icides, paper products, safety clothing, portable and

radios, lawn mowers, and floor machines.

i nsectmobile

Standards are developed by determining basic needs of agencies,

contacts with other governmental agencies and extensive input

from industry.

Use of Other State Department of Agriculture

Agencies State Highway Administration

Research, Bureau of Equipment

Division of Materials and

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty From the address abo»a

MICHIGAN Management and Budget

Establ i shed

Quantity

Standard! zat i on Program

Testi ng

,

Inspection,

Certification

Use of Other

Agenci es

Purchasi ng Division

Standards Section

P.O. Box 30026

Lansing, Michigan 48909

(517) 373-0322

1948

215 standards developed

17 standards adopted

13 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed by the Standards Section with input

from buyers, using agencies, and indu r try. The committee

approach with representatives from using agencies is also used.

This has proved effective for commodities used by all agencies.

A'l specifications are reviewed and updated on a continuing

be s i s . Limited state-owned testiru facilities are available. Outside

testing is done by recognized testing laboratories. In some cases, certification listing by laboratories such as UL, Air

Filter Testing Laboratories, Inc. or Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is required.

Meats are purchased using Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) in conjunction with USDA inspection prior to shipment. Poultry are USDA inspected. Canned fruits, vegetables, and

juices are graded by USDA and certificates are furnished.

Value

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

During the 1982-83 fiscal year $160 million

mately 50% was under the Standards program.

was s^ent ; approx i

Specifications and approved brands are listed in the Michigan

Specification Index, National Association of State Purchasing

Officials (NASP0). Specifications are available from NASP0 and

the address above.

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MISSISSIPPI Commission of Budget cind Accounting

Established

Quantity

Standard! ?at on Prograa

U: e of Other

Agencies

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Supervision

39202

Di vi si on of Purcnase

904 Si 11 ers Bui I di ng Jackson , Mi ssi ssi ppi

(601) 359-3409

1963

15 standards developed

10 standards adopted

25 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed by the Division of Purchase Supervision staff in committee and are based on requirements and

information fro* using agencies, private industry, and other

states' specifications. Specifications are revised periodically

as needs and industry specifications change. Specification

development has concentrated on vehicles, tires, fine paper,

floor products, janitorial supplies, air conditioners, office

supplies, and copi ers

.

NASPO, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP),

ASTM, other Mississippi State Agencies, other States, GSA, USOA.

From the address above.

MISSOURI Office of Adi i i n i st ra t i on

Establ i shed

Division of Purchasing

P.O. Box 809

Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

(314) 751-3273

Mid 1930 '

s

Standardization

Program

Testi ng

,

Inspecti on

,

Cert i f ication

Use of Other

Agencies

Avai lab i il ty

Standardization activities center around issuing statewide standard requirement contracts for high value common items or ser- vices commonly used by state agencies and local government.

There are presently 126 contracts covering several thousand line

items. The specifications and standards used in these contracts

are developed by the buyers; however, they enlist the cooperation

of using state agencies and manufacturers in the establishment,

maintenance and revision of these specifications. The committee

approach has been particularly effective for the purchase of

pharmaceuticals, hospital supplies, food, and vehicles.

The Purchasing Division is responsible for coordinating the

inspection of all purchases in cooperation with the receiving

agencies. However, major responsibility for inspection must re;t with agency personnel in the field where commodities are received. To assist the agencies in this function, the Division

of Purchasing has issued a "Receiving and Inspection Manual."

All meat item* are processed under Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications (IMPS) and are selected and inspected by the

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) before shipment to the using agencies. Poultry purchases are also inspected by thc- USDA. Practically all canned fruits, vegetables, and juices are graded by the USDA and on 25 case lots or larger, a certificate

is furnished with each shipment. Eggs are irspected and graded

by either the federal or state Inspectors. Butter and cheese are graded by the Federal Inspection and Grading Service.

All statewide standard requirement contracts are furnished to the

National Association of State Purchasing Officials and the

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. A listing of

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these co.i tracts is published monthly by

P u rc;ias i r, g . Copies of these contracts will

request to the address above.

the Division of

be furnished upon

MONTANA Department of Administration, Purchasing Division

State Purchasing Bureau

Mi t c he 1

I Building

Helena, Montana 59620

(406) 444-2575

Establ i shed 1979

Standard! zation

Program

Testi ng

,

Inspection,

Cert i f i cati on

Use of Other

Agenci es

Value

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Sptci f i cati ons are annually reviewed by representatives of the user ager.cies, appropriate committees and the Purchasing Bureau.

Revisions are made accord -ng t o the agencies' immediate requirements, current i nous try standards, and competitive bid

requ i rement s

.

The Bureau does not have testing facilities, but has statutory

authority to have testing performed by the Department of Highways

and University Units. Each receiving agency is responsible for

the receipt of materials or service in compliance with the

specifications; and terms of award.

Meat and canned food requirements are processed according to the

Federal Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications and U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

Approximately 30% of the State's $48 million of

fiscal year 1983 were processed under this program.

From the address above.

purchases for

NEW HAMPSHIRE Administration and Control Department

Purchase and Property Division

Standards and Specifications

State House Annex

Concord, New Hampshire 03301-6398

(603) 271-3606

Establ i shed 1980

Quanti ty

Standardi zation

Program

Testi ng

,

Inspecti on

,

Cert i f i cati on

Usr of Other

Agenci es

Avai 1 3bi 1 i ty j*-

160 standards developed

2 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed by the Standards and Specifications

Officer in cooperation with representatives of major state

agencies that are users of the product. Consultation with

industry is a primary source for technical data. Federal Standards/Specifications are used occasionally in state

speci ficstions.

Inspections and Standards Coordinator makes physical inspections

of delivered products, uses laboratory facilities of other state

agencies as required. Provides testing results for p edicts

submitted for inclusion in acceptable brands list c

.

All meats and poultry are processed under Institutional Meat

Purchase Specifications, USDA approved. All canned foods are purchased as graded by USDA.

All specifications and acceptable brands lists are listed in an index. The index and specifications are available from the

address above.

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NEW JERSEY Treasury Department

Establ ished

Quantity

Sta n ui (<i zati on Program

Testing,

Inspection

,

Certi f ication

Use of Other

Agencies

ValuAvai 1 abi 1 i ty

New Jersey Purchase Bureau

Standards and Specification Section

135 West Hanover Street

CN 230

Trenton, New Jersey 08625

(609) 984-7048

1956

Approximately 700 standards developed

Approximately 200 standards adopted

Standards and specifications are developed for all term contracts

and all large dollar value purchases. Specifications are aeveloped in cooperation with all interested users and industry

representatives. Pre-bid conferences are held for mcst major

procurements. Both users and suppliers are invited to participate. For the past eight years this process has been extended to procuring professional services with considerable success. Ac- ceptable products l'sts were not used generally by the Purchase

Bureau in the past but the thrust now is for increased use of

QPL's and CID's tu avoid customization of commodities for general use

.

The Purchase Bureau maintains a Quality Assurance Laboratory with

facilities for testing textiles, paint, chemicals, office

supplies, and furniture. Inspection services are provided for

all commodities delivered to the Bureau's Distribution Center, as well as motor vehicles purchased by the State. The inspection

and testing staffs are available for investigating complaints

against suppliers. Most inspections and complaint investigations

are performed by the using agencies.

The Standards and Specifications Section uses Federal Supply

Service, ASTM, UL, USDA and other recognized standards in the

development of specifications. Members of the Section are active

in ASTM, NASP0, NIGP, and ICPS.

Total purchases exceeded $469 million in fiscal year 1983. About

70% of these purchases were governed by our specifications.

From the address above.

Phone inquiries are welcome.

NEW YORK Executive Department.

Office of General Services

Division of Standards and Quality Control

NARESP, Corning Tower

Albany, New York 12242

( 518) 474-369'i

Established 1954

Quantity 2,500 standards developed

Standardization The Division is responsible for establishing Off-Ice of General

Progran Services (0GS) standards and specifications for equipment procured by the Division of Purchasing for all State agencies and

departments of the State of New York including the State University. The Division of Standards and Quality Control includes an Engineering Specifications Bureau, an Inspection Bureau and Chemical, Physical, E 1 ect r i ca 1 -E 1 ect ron i c and Light Reflectance

Laboratories. Specifications are developed by the Specifications

Bureau unilaterally or in cooperation with committees chaired by

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the specification engineers and consisting of representatives of

major State i g e n i e s which are users of the product under con- sideration, after consultation with industry. These are continuing committeas which meet, to review and revise the applicable

specification at least once a year or more often if tne situation

warrants. items such as athletic equipment, grounds maintenance

equipment, paint and wall covering materials, office furniture

and equipnen*- and others, are :iow under committee study and

review. Some consideration ii given to the development of

Qualified products or acceptable brands lists but this method of

specifying is not currently '.mphasized. Term contracts issued

against OGS standards and specifications are mandatory for State

agencies and none but contract items may be purchased without

specific OGS approval.

Valut $700 million in annual purchases, $550 million are in accordance

with this Standards and Quality Control Program.

Availability From the address above.

NEW YORK CITY Department of Buildings

Materials and Equipment Acceptance Division

250 Broadway

New York, New York 10007

(212) 248-877C

Established 1968 (with adoption of New Building Code)

Standardization Many existing ASTM, NFPA, UL, and other standards are =>dopted

Program with modifications into the New York City Building Code.

Revision of standards are with the approval of the New York City

Board of Standards and Appeals, 80 Lafayette Street, New York,

New York 10013. Telephone: (212) 566-5174. Acceptable Products

Lists are maintained by the Materials and Equipment Acceptance

Division. The department participates ">

« i tn c development of

standards through membership on the ANbl Construction Standards

Board

.

Availability The New York City Building Code and referenced documents are available by calling (212) 248-3777; Acceptable Products Lists by

contacting (212) 248-8717.

NORTH CAROLINA Administration Department

Division of Purchase and Contract

Standards Section

116 West Jones Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

(919) 733-7624

Esiabl ished

Quantity

Standards zat ion

Program

1959

120 standards developed

25 standards adopted

19 acceptable products lists

The Standards Section is organized along commodity lines to

implement its duty to establish specifications and standards.

The head of the section is the Chief Standards Engineer, who is responsible for its administration under the direction of the

Assistant State Purchasing Officer. The technical staff includes

standards engineers and quality assurance representatives. Advice

is offered to st^te agencies in technical matters when selecting

equ i pinent

.

504

4

\

\
Testi ng

,

Inspection

,

Certi f i cation

Use of Ct! er Agencies

Value

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

The work of the section includes testing and evaluation of

materials in the development of standards and specifications.

Quality assurance representatives are assign -.-d to designated areas of the state and they conduct acceptance inspections.

Field service visits to agencies are scheduled to obtain

performance results and offer assistance in procurement matters.

Facilities of other state agencies and institutions are frequently utilized in the development of procurement standards.

Advisory Committees include members who represent various state

agencies

.

The value of goods and services procured through the Division of

Purchase and Contract is approximately $250 million annually.

From the address above.

OHIO Administrative Services, State Purchasing

Standards, Specifications, ano Quality Control

364 South 4th Street

Columbus, Ohio 432H

(614) 466-4712

Standardization Specifications are developed by the Standards, Specifications,

Program and Quality Control Unit consisting of standards engineers who,

after determining the needs of various agencies, design the

standards. The final product is reviewed and approved by the

Chief, Standards, Specifications and Quality Control.

Testing, Testing and inspection is conducted by Quality Control, however,

Inspection, either private labs and/or Government laboratories are used for

Certification any product evaluations.

Use of Other The Department of Agriculture's stanaards are used for quality

Agencies purposes while buying food products such as meal, poultry, and

fish.. Value The total procurement annually conducted is worth approximately

$350 million dollars. About $250 million in purchases were made

under the standards program.

Availability All specifications and standards are listed in the Index of

Specifications which is available from the address above.

OREGON Department of General Services

Purchasing Division

Specifications Section

1230 State Street

Sa'lem, Oregon 97310

(503) 378-4092

Established 1351

quantity 140 standards developed

11 acceptable products lists

Standardization Specifications are developed by the Specifications Section

Program unilaterally or in cooperation with committees composed of using

state agencies snd/or potential bidders. A booklet of State

Standard Bid Par*craphs is maintained for standardization of bid

wordinc and format, particularly contract-type bid c.. The Specifications Section also provides assistance to State Buyers, as required, on specification problems.

505
Testing,

Inspection

,

Certi f i cati on

A small testing laboratory

testing particularly paint.

is available for technical product

Use of Othe'-

A</enci es

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

Specifications issued by Government and nongovernment standards

developing organizations are used, where appropriate, as direct

bid references, or as the besis for State Specification development. These include Federal Specifications, other state's

specifications, American Society for Testing and Materials,

American National Standards Institute, etc.

All specifications and Qualified Products Lists arc; listed in "State of Oregon Index to Specifications and Qualified Products

Lists." The Index is available, at no charge, f;-om the address

above

.

PENNSYLVANIA Department of General Services

Establ i shed

Bureau of Telecommunications and Standards

Standards and Specifications Division

2221 Forster Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105

(717) 787-4707

1929

Quantity

Standardi zati on Progran

Testi ng

,

Inspection

,

Certi f i cati on

Use of Other

Agenci es

700 standards developed

200 standards adopted

300 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed on a wide range of commodities,

including, automobiles, electronic items, foods, furniture,

textiles, chemicals, and others. All specifications must be

approved by using agencies and the major supplies or manufacturers prior to adoption.

A fully staffed testing laboratory is maintained. It is responsible for testing bid and delivery samples, and recommends

products for inclusion on acceptable products lists, after

testing for conformance to specification.

The program utilizes Federal and Military standards and specifications, ASTM and ANSI standards and specifications, and the

facilities of NASP0, NIGP, and International Coalition for

Procurement Standards.

Value While exact figures are not

Commonwealth's $375 million

standards program.

available, at least half of the

in purchases were made under the

Aval 1 abi 1 ity From the address above.

RHODE ISLAND Administration Department

Division of Purchases

Standards and Inspection Section

301 Promenade Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02908

(401) 277-2156

Quant i ty

Standardi zation

Program

61 standards developed

49 acceptable products lists

Standards are applied to all commodities that lend themselves

to contract purchasing, as well as items that are purchased in large quantities.

506
Testl ng

,

Inspecti on

,

Certification

Use of Other

Agenc i es

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

A fully staffed inspection unit inspects after delivery. Agency

receiving personnel check all deliveries.

USDA, USDC, UL, NBS, and others

From the address aoove

SOUTH DAKOTA Bureau of Administration, Purchasing and Printing

523 East Capital

Pierre, South Dakota 57501

(605) 773-3405

Quantity

Standardization

Prograa

?25 standards developed

30 acceptable products lists

Standards are developed by Purchasing and Printing independently,

in conjunction with using agencies and/or by committee. Also

obtained from other States, NIGP, ASTM, or the Federal

Government

.

Testi ng

,

Inspection

,

Certi f ication

Avai 1 abi 1 ity

When required, testing or inspection is performed by appropriate

state agencies, state labs, or within the university system.

Occasionally an independent lab is used. Inspection is conducted

on site by using agencies with or without assistance from

Purchasing.

From the address above.

TENNESSEE Purchasing Division

Establ i shed

Department of General Services

C2-202 Central Services Building

Nashville, Tennessee 37219

(615) 741-1035

1972

Standardi zat ion

Program

Statutes creating Tennessee's centralized purchasing agency also

created a Board of Standards that is composed of the Comptroller

of the Treasury, the Commissioner of Finance and Administration,

and the Commissioner of General Services. It is the duty of the

Board of Standards to develop policy and criteria under which

specifications will be established and to examine and approve the

rules and regulations governing the operation of the Department

of General Services. The Department of General Services,

Purchasing Division, is charged not only with the centralized

procurement responsibility, but also with the supply management

responsibility which includes the exercise of procurement

controls over the operating departments and agencies. The

statutes governing State purchasing have defined and extended the

purchasing function to encompass the total supply concept

including the application of standardization principles and the

development of appropriate specifications and related documents.

TEXAS State Purchasing and General Services Commission

Specification Section, Purchasing Division

P.O. Box 13047

Austin, Texas 78711

(512) 475-2231

Establ i shed 1957

507
Quanti ty

Standardi zati on Program

Testing,

Inspection,

Certif i'.ation

Use of Other

Agencies

365 standards developed

7 2 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed in cooperation with the Commission's

purchasers and with the assistance of manufacturers, vendors, and

other State Agency personnel. Before a final specification is issued, a proposed specification is routed to these organizations

for their review and comments and suggestions.

Texas maintains an active Inspection program by sampling and

inspecting commodities at the various using State agencies.

Tests to determine conformance with advertised specifications are made by the Commission, other State Agencies, or commercial

testing laboratories.

Most meat items are proceeded under Institutional Meat Purchase

Specifications and are selected and inspected by the United

States Department of Agriculture (USDA) before shipment to the

using State Agencies. Poultry purchases are also inspected by

the USDA. Orders for "large" quantities of canned fruits,

vegetables, and juices are also graded by the USDA, and, when

requested, a certificate furnished with each shipment.

Value

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

Approximately 15% of the

for fiscal year 1982

specifications.

States' estimated $700 million purchases

-83 were made using standard Texas

All specifications are listed in the Texas "Numerical Index of

Texas Specifications". Acceptable Products Lists, Acceptable Raw

Materials List, and Acceptable Brands Lists are also listed by

class and ir.em in this Index and are available from the address

above

.

WEST VIRGINIA Finance and Administration Department

Purchasing Division

Standards and Specifications Section

P.O. Box 5280, Capitol Station

Charleston, West Virginia 25311

(304) 348-2303

Established

Quanti ty

Standardization

Program

Testi ng

,

Inspection

,

Certi f ication

Use of Other

Agencies

Value

1953

63 standards developed

2 standards adopted

6 acceptable products lists

Specifications are developed by the Standards and Specifications

Section unilaterally, and in cooperation with state agencies and

manufacturers/suppliers. Specifications are reviewed and

revised as necessary periodically to obtain competitive commer- cially available products.

Maintains an Inspection Section.

Industry, Federal Specifications and Standards, Independent

testing laboratories are' used for evaluation and acceptance,

particularly for furniture and chemicals. ASTM, ANSI, ASI, NFPA,

SAE, and other standards are the basis fcr many state

specifications.

Total procurement exceeds $300 million annually. Approximately

50% of total expenditures is in accordance with the West Virginia

Standards and Specifications Program.

Avai 1 abi 1 Ky From the address above

508
WISCONSIN Administration Department

Establ i shed

Quantity

Standardi zation

Program

Test i ng

,

Inspection,

Certi f i cati on

Use of Other

Agencies

State Bureau of Procurement

Chief, Procurement Section

P.O. Box 7867

Madison, Wisconsin 53711

(608) 266-1551

1962

348 standards developed

Standards Committees in each major commodity area are formed

under the direction of the commodity manager, involving users, technical experts, and agency purchas ng officers; standards are reviewed, revised, and updated based consensus.

Testing is done when called for (i.e., purchases of paint, meat,

fertilizer, coal). Inspection is done on receipt, by the re- ceiving agency. Certification is minimized, to enhance competition, but is done as warranted (i.e., on meat grades).

ASTM, U.S. Deportment of Agriculture, National Bureau of Standards, N1GP, and NAS°0 standards are used extensively. Testing

is done by Wisconsin agenc'es, (i.e., Department of Agriculture

for fertilizers). Commercial laboratories are used, generally to resolve disputes.

Value

Avai 1 abi 1 i ty

$500 million

standards

.

annual total; approximately $240 million based on

From the address above.

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5. SOURCES OF STANDARDS AND INFORMATION

Standards usually are obtained Jirectly from the developing organization or from

ccmnr.e ;*c i a 1 distributors or government repositories. A number of libraries and

standards organizations maintain major rol lections of standards that are open to the

public. This section lists fourteen distributors of standards in this country and

a r road and seven libraries ard information centers. Union Lists detailing collections of standa.J., at libraries within various geographic areas are a', so presented.

This information is provided as a service to readers seeking local sources for

standards and related materials. It should be emphasized that no endorsement of

comprehensiveness, quality, or cost should be inferred, and that potential users must perform their own evaluations.

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5.1 DISTRIBUTORS

Page

AlliedPublishers 515

American National Standards Institute 515

America:1 Technical Pub'Mshers 516

Book Supply Bureau 517

Document Engineering 517

Global Engi,leering 518

Government Printing Office 519

Heyden & Son 520

Information Handling Services 520

Information Marketing International 523

National Standards Association 524

Nation?. 1 Technical Information Service 525

Naval Publications and Forms Center 526

Technical Standards Services 527

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513
ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.

Type of

Organ i zat i on Types of

Standards

Mr. P. S. Narayanan

75] Mount Road

Madras 600 002

India

Telephone: 81844, 856?9 Telex: Bombay 11 2090

*elhi 5153

Founded: 1934

Private for profit

U.S. GOVERNMENT:

Supplies any standards available througn National Technical

Information Service.

Medi urn

U.S. NONGOVERNMENT:

Society of Automotive Engineers

American Society for Testing and Matsrials

Paper, microfilm spools, and microfiche.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Type cf

Organi zati on Number of

Standar ds

Types of

Standards

Georg.? Jassick, Sa^es Department

1430 Broadway

New York, New York 10018

(212) 345-3379

Founded: 1918

Nonprof i t

8,500 U.S. Nongovernment

248,960 Other

U.S. NONGOVERNMENT;

Telex: 42 42 96 ANSI UI

8,500 American National Standards that deal with dimensions,

ratings, terminology, symbols, test methods, and performance and

safety requirements for materials, equipment, components, and a wide range of products.

INTERNATIONAL:

5,000 international standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and 700 issued by the International El ectrotechni cal Commission (IEC).

FOREIGN NATIONAL:

241,200 standards of 89 national standards organizations that are members of the International Organization for Standardization.

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Prior Editions

Ked i urn

lntiexi ng

Related

Standards

Servi ces

Foreign Sales

Offics for

U.S. Standards

OTHER:

Draft standards issued for vote by European Committee for

Standardization (CEN) and the Electronic Components Committee of

the European Committee for E 1 ect rot ec hn i c a 1 Standardization

( CENELEC) .

60 standards of the International Commission for Conformity

Certification of Electrical Equipment (CEE); and 2 : 000 standards

of the Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT).

Recently superseded American National Standards available in

microform from Information Handling Services (IHS).

Paper, mi c r o f i

1 m cartridges, and microfiche.

Indexes available from ANSI in paper include:

- Annual Catalog of American National Standards and suppl ements--

subject and alphanumeric.

- Arn"?l Catalogs issued by International Organization for Standardisation; International El ectrotechni cal Commission (subject

and a 1 ph j : jmeri c) and a JCeyword ]_n Context Index of International

Standards.

- Catalogs of national standards organizations of 55 countries,

CEE, and COPANT.

ANSI coordinates the development of voluntary national standards;

approves American National Standards; and represents U.S.

interests in the International Organization for Standardization

and the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Member bodies of ISO in 72 countries.

American Tecnnical Publishers, 68A Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Herts.

SG4 OTP, England.

Book Supply Bureau, D-44 South Extension Part-1, New Delhi, India

110049.

Progressive International Agencies, P.O. Box 8069, Karachi 29,

Pakistan.

AMERICAN TECHNICAL PUBLISHERS, LTD.

68A Wilfury Way

H'-.chin Herts SGI OTP

England

Telephone: 0462 31525

Founded: 1980

Telex: 825684 ATP G

Type of

Organization

Number of

Standards

Types of

Standards

Private for profit

15,000 U.S. nongovernment in stock

U.S. NONGOVERNMENT:

ACI American Concrete Institute

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

EIA Electronic Industries Association

516

i
SAE Society of Automotive Enginee~s

TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

Medium Paper and microfiche

Indexing Individual a 1 pha - nume r : c indexes available.

BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU

C. Kris h nan, Director

D44 South Extension 1 New Delhi 1 1 C 049

India

Telephone: 611 991

Founded: 1972

Type of Private for profit

Or gani zati on

Type*; of All current. ANSI standards.

Standards

Availability of Current revisions only.

Prior Editions

Medium Paper

Related Issue monthly bulletin about new standards and/or amendments.

Standards

Servi ces

DOCUMENT ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Eric Molinari, u ice President

15210 Stogy Street

Van Nuys, California 91405

(213) 873-5566 & (800) MIL-SPEC Telex: 66-2467

Founded: 1958

Type of

Organization

Number of

Standards

Private for profit

7 5,000 U.S. 6,000 U.S,

Gover nment

Nongovernment

Types of U.S. GOVERNMENT:

Standards

All military standards, sperifications, and related documents

listed in the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and

Standards.

U.S. NONGOVFRNMINT:

American National Standards Institute, American Society for

Testing and Materials, SAE, Aerospace Material Specifications,

American Welding Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers, Electronic Industries Association, Institute for

Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits.

517
Avai 1 abi 1 : ty of

Prior Editions

Documents listed in the Denartment of Defense Cancelled Index

related to the defense/aerospace industries.

Hedi urn

Indexi ng

Paper

Indexes are conventional alpha-numeric, as well as numeric within Federal Supply Classes. All indexes are available on paper

only.

Rel ated

5t anda rds

Serv ices

Automatic Updating Service

Military Sheet Form Standards (MS,

Qualified Products List Service

AN, AND series) Service

Trade Names DECO

GLOBAL ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS

DIVISION OF INFORMATION HANDLING SERVICES

Oliver Thu'-man, Chief Operating Officer

2625 Hickory Street

Santa Ana, California 9270/

(714) 540-9870

( 800) 85'1 -M79

Calif.. ( 300 ) 854-7777 Telex: 69237 3 Founded: 1968

Type of Private for profit

Organization

Number of 40,000 U.S. Government

Standards 20,000 U.S. Nongovernment

Types of U.S. GOVERNMENT:

Standards

All Military and Federal standards, specifications, handbooks,

Commercial Item Descriptions (CID's), Data Item Descriptions

(DID's), Qualified Products Lists (QPL's), directives and

regulations including Armed Services Procurement Regulations/

Defense Acquisition Regulations. Also all NATO standards and

quality assurance publications, standardization publications of

the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and Federal Acquisition

Regulations.

Standards end related publications oT the following Federal

agencies are also stocked: NASA, NBS, Nuclear Regulatory

Commission ( N R C ; , COM, DOT, FAA, FCC, GP0, G S A , HUD, 0SHA, and

NTIS.

U.S. NONGOVE R NM INT:

AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical

Inst rument a t i on AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

AC I American Concrete Institute

A^BMA Ant i -Fr i ct i on Bearing Manufacturers Association

AGA American Gas Association

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association

AI Asphalt Institute

AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

ANS American Nuclear Society

ANSI American National Standards Institute

API American Petroleum Institute

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AREA

ARI ARINC

ASAE

ASCE

ASHRAE

ASME

ASQC

ASTM

AWS

AWWA

CGA

E I

A

IEEE

IES IPC

ISA

J I

C

MSS

NAS

NEMA

NF PA NFPA

RTCA

SAE TAPPI

UL

Ameri can Amer can

American Railway Engineering Association

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

American Society of Agricultural Engineers

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air

Conditioning Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society for Quality Control

Society for Testing and Materials

Welding Society

American Water Works Association

Compressed Gas Association

Electronic Industries Association

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Illumirating Engineering Society

The Institute for Interconnecting

Electronic Circuits

Instrument Society of America

Joint Industrial Council

Manuf actu-rers Standardization Society

Fittings Industry

National Aerospace Standards

National Electrical Manufacturers Asso

National Fire Protection Association

National Fluid Power Association

Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

Society of Automotive Engineers

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

Underwriters Laboratories

and Packaging

of the Valve and

i at i on

INTERNATIONAL

:

i IEC International El ectrotechni cal Committee

ISO International Standards Organization

ECMA European Computer Manufacturers Association

FOREIGN NATIONAL:

DIN German Standards (English translations only)

BS British Standards

JIS Japanese Industrial Standards

H*aiiability of

Prior Editions

Hedi urn Indexi ng

Rel ated

Standards

Servi ces

Global has many superseded documents, some dating back to 1946

Stock practically ail prior issues of DODISS documents.

Paper

No index available. Availability can be ascertained by phone.

Limited research capability

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Type of

Organi zati on

Superintendent of Documents

Washington, D.C. 20402

(202) 783-3238

Founded: 1895

Governmenta

1

519
Types of Neither the 6P0 nor the Superintendent of Documents issues or Standards publishes standards per s e . However, as the principal sales

agency for Government publications, the Superintendent of

Oocuments' inventory of available publications contains hundreds

that relate to standards or which contain standards issued by the

various Departments and agencies of the Government. A few

examples )f the publications available are: The Department of

Defense Inde.< of Specifications and Standards; Standards for

Specifying Construction of Airports; Standard Specifications for

Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects;

Government Paper Specifications Standards.

The DOD's Milita r y Specifications and Standards and GSA's Federal

Specifications ,jnd Standards are not available from GPO. Only

the indexes f or these publications are distributed by GPO. The

standards and specifications are available from Naval Publications and Forns Center and the GSA Specifications Uni",

respectively.

Medium Paper

HEYDEN & SON INCORPORATED

Type of

Organi zati on Types of

Standards

Nina Summon, Executive Vice President

247 South 41st Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

(215) 382-6673 lelex: 4761047

Founded: .

1.978 Private for profit

FOREIGN NATIONAL:

The 3,300 English translations of DIN Standards (Deutsche Normen

and Norm-Entwurf e)

.

Medium

Indexing

Rel ated

Standards

Serv ices

Paper

A numerical index lists all DIN numbers with issue date, and

subject group number. The subject index (German and English)

lists, in alphabetical order, one or several

selected from the title of a standard

corresponding subject group number.

or technical

descri pti ons rule and the

Also stock several DIN Publications in English including the

DIN Catalog of Technical Rules (annual) and the English Translations of German Standards Catalog (annual). Special orders

for any standard available in German through a weekly air express

system

.

INFORMATION HANDLING SERVICES

Jay Jordan, Vice President, Sales

15 Inverness Way E?.st Englewood, Colorado 80150

(303) 790-0600 Telex: 4322083 IHS UI

Founded: 1959

Type of Private for profit

Organization

520
Number of

Standards

Types of

Standards

170,000 U.S. Government

28,000 U.S. Nongovernment

35,000 Other

U.S. GOVERNMENT:

All Military Standards, Specifications and related documents,

Federal Standards, Specifications and related documents,

Federal Construction Regulations and Standards,

Federal Aviation Administration Standards,

Veterans Administration Specifications,

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations and Standards.

U.S. NONGOVERNMENT:

Aeronautical Radio, Inc. Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc.

fi i r -Cond i t i on i n g and Refrigeration Institute

American Association of State Highway and

Officials

American Concrete Institute

American Gas Association

American Gear Manufacturers Association

American Institute of Architects

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. American National Standards Institute

American Nuclear Society

American Petrolejm Institute

American Railway Engineering Association

American Society of Agricultural Engineers

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating

Engi neers American Society

(NAS)

Transportation

and Air-Conditioning

Society

Soc i ety

Soc i ety

Soci ety

Ameri can American

Ameri can Ameri can Ameri can American

Anti-Friction

Asphalt Insti

of Mechanical Engineers

for Nondestructive Testing

for Quality Control

of Sanitary Engineering

for Testing and Materials

Water Works Association

Weldine, Society

Bearing Manufacturers Association

ute Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Compressed Gas Association, Inc. Electronic Industries Association

Gas Processors' Association

Illuminating Engineering Society

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

Instrument Society of America

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings

Industry

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

National Fire Protection Association

National Fluid Power Association

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Service

Pipe Fabrication Institute

Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

Setf i conductor Equipment and Materials Institute, Inc. Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National

Association, Inc. Society of Automotive Engineers

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL:

NATO Standardization Documents

International Consultative Committee for Telegraph and Telephone

(CCITT)

European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA)

Association of European Aerospace Manufacturers (AECMA)

European Economic Community Norms (EN's)

International E 1 ec t rot ec hn i c a 1 Commission (IEC)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

FOREIGN NATIONAL:

British Aircraft Manufacturers Association

British Standards Institution

Canadian General Standards Board

Canadian Standards Association

Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN)

Japanese Industrial Standards

Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

Standards Asscciation of Australia

Availability of

Prior Editions

American National Standards Institute 1970 to date

American Petroleum Institute (Procuction) 1924 to date

American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1968 to date

American Society for Testing and Material 1970 to date

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1970 to date

National Electrical Manufactures Association 1970 to date

National Fire Protection Association 1896 to date

Medi urn

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Related

Standards

Servi ces

Foreign Sales

Microfilm cartridges and microfiche

Alpha-Numeric; Subject. Recently published a massive cross-index

of nongovernment standards under more than 4,000 subject

headings. Includes a concordance of more than 12,000 ANSI

pre-1978 designations with their current numbers.

TECH DATA, an online database of citations of more than 140,000

standards, is available through IHS and Bibliographic Retrieval

Service throughout the world. This enables users to quickly

determine if pertinent standards exist.

S.R.L., Buenos

North Sydney

Victoria

MICROFILM S.R.L., Buenos Aires

PTY. LTD, PTY. LTD, RWK LTDA, Miami

CANADIAN ENGINEERING PUBLICATIONS, LTD., Ontario

CIDES LTDA., Santiago

Republic Of China - BEST ENGINEERING CO., LTD, Hong Kong

- ENLACE LTDA., Bogata

Argentina - AMC0

Austral i a - ACEL

- ACEL

Brazil - Canada - Chile - Peoples

Col umbi a Denmark - T.I. S0RLNSEN, Copenhagen

Finland - FINNISH STANDARDS ASSOCIATION, Helsinki

France - FILMADOC, Paris

Germany - DIN DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUR NORMUNG e.V, Berlin

Greece - PETER A. SPANAKOS, Athens

Israel - N.P.K. MEIDA LTD., Tel Aviv

Italy - E. GIOVAUETTI, Roncole

Japan - INFORMATION HANDLING SERVICES, Tokyo

Korea - SAM JIN COMMERCIAL CO., Seoul

Malaysia - UNITED TECHNOLOGY, Kuala Lumpur

Mexico - INFYTEC, S.A., Apartado Postal

Peru - INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY AND SERVICES, Lima

Philippines - MR. STEVE CHU, Quezon City

Saudi Arabia - RAQTAN TRADING EST., Al-Khobar

Singapore - FLITE INDUSTRIES LTD., Loyang Crescent

South Afr^a - SPECIFILE, Johannesburg

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Spain - FEDERICO PENA, Madrid

Sweden - SAE AGE NTURER AB, Stockholm

Switzerland - DRAGOMIR BERBEROVIC, Baar

Taiwan - TR*.NS TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL CORP., LTD., Taipei

Venezuela - SISTECA, Caracas

Unitad Kingdom - INFORMATION INuUS'RIES L TD . , Be rk s h i re West Germany - HERRN GUNTER SCHUY, Miesback

Trade Names VSMF

INFORMATION MARKETING INTERNATIONAL

Herbert C. Cohen, Executive Vice President

Type of

Organi zati on Number of

Standards

Types of

Standards

13271 Northend Street

Oak Park, Michigan 4823/

(313) 546-6706

Founded: 1980

Private for profit

65,000 U.S. Government

19,000 U.S. Nongovernment

U.S. GOVERNMENT:

Telex: 230180

All military and federal standards, specifications, and related

documents listed in the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards.

U.S. NONGOVERNMENT:

ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc. AIA Aerospace Industries Association of America/National

Aerospace Standards (NAS)

ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

AGA American Gas Association

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

AWWA American Water Works Association

AWS American Welding Society

AFBMA Ant i - F ri c t i on Bearing Manufacturers Association

Electronic Industries Association

IES Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

IPC The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging of

Electronic Circuits

iSA Instrument Society of America

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and

Fittings Industry, Inc. MPTA Mechanical Power Transmission Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NFPA National Fluid Power Association

RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SDI Steel Door Institute

TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

UL Underwriters Laboratories

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Med i ua

Indexi ng

Paper, microfilm cartridges, microfilm spools, and microfiche.

Indexes are conventional Alpha-Numeric, as well as Numeric within

Federal Supply Classes. All indexes are available on paper.

NATIONAL STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

Type of

Organi zat ion

Number of

Standards

Types of

Standards

Telex: 89-8452 DISCING, BHDA

Peter Tordoir, Vice President

5161 River Road

Bethesda, Maryland 20816

(301) 951-1380

Founded: 1946

Private for profit

74,562 U.S. Government

29,000 U.S. Nongovernment

U.S. GOVERNMENT:

All Military and Federal standards, specifications, ani related

documents listed in the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Stando"ds, including AN's, MS's, QPL's, Handbooks

plus NATO, and related standards.

U.S. NONGOVERNMENT:

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MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve

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UL Underwriters Laboratories

and

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ASTM Information Center 531

Engineering Societies Library 5 3

i

James Jerome Hill Reference Library 532

Linda Hall Library 53 3 Morgan Technical Library 533

National Center for Standards and Certification Information 534

Nuclear Standards Management Center 535

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ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Con- ditioning Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

AWS American Welding Society

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

Partial files on many others.

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Canadian Standards Association

Deutsches Institut fur Normung

Jugosl ovensK i Standard

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ANSI American National Standards Institute

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

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NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and

Conditioning Engineers

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to identify various collections of standards available within geographic regions.

Compilations of Union Lists that have been identified through 1983 are listed below.

Cal i f crni a 1961 Union List o_f Specifications and Standards i n California, Hawa i i , Oregon

,

and Washington Libraries. California Library Authority for Systems and Services and

Information on Demand.

Hawa i

i

see California.

I! 1 1 noi s^ta nda rd s , Spec i f i ca t i ons , and Codes available 1_n the C h i c ? g o Area ; £ Union

Lis t. Compiled by a Task Force of the Science and Technology Interest Group of the

1 1 1 f noi s Regional Library Council. March 1980 .

Minnesota

Card file of holdings of twin Cities Standards Cooperators at the James J. Hill

Reference Library. St. Paul, Minnesota.

Oregon

see California.

Tennessee

Standards , Specification s and Codes Avai 1 abl e i n Tennessee - A Un i on List . Paul H. Murphy, 1906 South Street, Apt. 702 , Nashvi lie, Tennessee 37212".

Texas

Union List of Standards, Specifications, and Codes i n Sel ected Texas Libraries.

Ed. by Edith P. Grisham. Texas Chapter, Special Libraries Association, 1978.

Washington

Union L ist of Standards

.

Pacific Northwest Chapter of SLA. 1982. see also

California.

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n

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.

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6,1 SU8JECT INDEX (ORGANIZATIONS BY MAJOR SUBJECTS)

Government and nongovernment organizations are listed in alphabetic order in their

respective sections, and are listed here within forty-two subject categories. These

categDr es were selected after reviewing the keywords of all entries.

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Acoustics and Noise Control 545

Aerospace and Aviation 545

Agriculture 545

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

.

. 546

Building 546

Business, Finance, and Insurance 547

Communications 548

Concrete, Masonry, and Ceramic °roducts 548

Construction 549

Consumer Products * 550

Data and Information Processing 551

Defense 551

Education 552

Electrica 1 and Electronic Equipment , 552

Energy 553

En v i ronmen v 553

Facilities Management 553

Food and Beverages 554

General 554

Government Officials 555

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Handling „ 555

Industrial Equipment

......

555

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment 556

Machinery 556

Manuf acturi ng 557

Materials and Finishes 557

Medical and Health Care 559

Medical Devices, Equipment, and Instruments 560

Office Products 560

Optics, Ophthalmic D roducts, and Eye Protection 560

Packaging and Paper 561

Photography 561

PI umbi ng 561

Public Health 562

Quality Assurance and Testing 562

Recreation and Sports 563

Safety, Fire Protection, and Public Safety

.

. 564

Sanitation 565

Social Welfare 566

Textiles and Clothing 566

Transportation 566

Wood and Wood Froducts 567

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ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL

Acoustical Society of America

Air Movement and Control Association

American Helicopter Society

American Institute of Physics

American Speech-Language and hearing Association

Association of Wail and Ceil i n c| Industries - International

ETL Testing Laboratories

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)

Home VenfUiting Institute

International Tape/Disc Association

Lead Industries Association

National Environmental Balancing Bureau

Noise Control Products and Materials Association

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee

Veterans Administration

AEROSPACE AND AVIATION

Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

Aerospace Industries Association of America

Air Transport Association of America

Aircraft Locknut Manufacturers Association

Aircraft Owners a. id Pilots Association

American Helicopter Society

American Institute of Aeronautics ard Astronautics

Department of Defense

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)

Federal Coordinator for Meteorology (Commerce)

Flight Sa^etv Foundation

General Aviation Manufacturers Association

Helicopter Association International

Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

Society of Automotive Engineers

Systems Engineering and Technology (NASA)

AGP icultur:

Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA)

American Association of Cereal Chemists

American Association of Nurserymen

can Feed Manufacturers Association

can Society of Agricultural Engineers

can Sod Producers Association

American Soybean Association

Ame r Ame r Ame r

Animal Health International

Feed Control Officials

Piant Food Control Officials

Analytical Cham i s t s Seed Analyses

Seed Certifying Agencies

Association of American

Association of American

Association of Official

Association of Official

Association of Official

Barley and Malt Institute

Blue Anchor

Corn Refiners Association

DFA of Cali f omi a Diamond Walnut Growers

Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute

Federal Grain Inspection Service (USDA)

Fertilizer Institute

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA)

Grain Elevator and Processing Society

International Silo Association

International Society for Terra i n-Veh i c 1 e Systems

Irrigation Association

Mill Mutual Fire Prevention Bureau

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National Bark Producers Association

National Clay Pot Manufacturers Association

National Coffee Association cf the U.S.A.

National Cotton Council of America

National Cottonseed Produces Association

National Fertilizer Solutions Association

National Institute of Oilseed Products

National Soybean Processors Association

Outdoor Power E.^uipnent Institute

Rice Millers Association

AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

(Also see Heating, Ventilating and Air Handling)

us |< . i j -a i w » x

• Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

American Insurance Association

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Automotive Refrigeration Products Institute

Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturers Association

ETL Testing LaDoratories

International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration

International Mobile Air Conditioning Association

Mechanical Contractors Association of America

National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Conractors

Sheet Metal, and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

Solar Energy Industries Association

Veterans Administration

BUILDING

(Also see Ai r-Condi ti oni ng ; Concrete; Heating; Plumbing; and Wood)

i

'

. . „ .

| „,

"

, 'j AirDiffusionCouncil

American Gas Association

American Hardwood Association

American Home Lighting Institute

American Institute of Architects

American Institute of Steel Construction

American Pipe Fittings Association

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society of Plumbing Engineers

Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

Associated Genera' Contractors of America

Associated Locksmith., of America

Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries - International

Brick Institute of America

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

Building Energy Research and Development (DOE)

Building Owners and Managers Association International

Celluiose Industry Standards Enforcement Programs

Ceilings and Interior Systems Contractors Association

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Cultured Marble Institute

Department of Defense

Door and Hardware Institute

Door Operator and Remote Controls Manufacturers Association

Flat Glass Marketing Association

Garage Door Council

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

ilass Tempering Association

Housing and Urban Development, Department of

Illuminating Engineering Society of Njrther.i America

Insulated Steel Door Systems Institute

T nternati onal Association of Electrical Inspectors

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International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

International Conference of Building Officials

Lightning Protection Institute

Manufactured Housing Institute

Mapl e F Marbl

e

ooring Manufacturers Association

nstitute of Am erica

and Standards

Metal Building Manufacturers Association

Mineral Insulation Manufacturers Association

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

National Association of Elevator Contractors

National Association of Garage Door Manufacturers

National Association of Industrial and Office Parks

National Association o Plastic Fabricators

National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association

National Certification Program

National Concrete Masonry Association

National Conference of States on Building Codes

National Easter Seal Society

National Electrical Contractors Association

National Elevator Industry

National Environmental Balancing Bureau

National Forest Products Association

National Institute of Building Sciences

National Lime Association

National Roof Deck Contractors Association

National Roofing Contractors Association

National School Supply and Equipment Association

Plumbing and Drainage Institute

Resilient Floor Covering Institute

Safety Glazing Certification Council

Screen Manufacturers Association

Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

Southern Building Code Congress International

Steel Deck Institute

Steel Door I nsti tute

Steel Joist Institute

Steel Window Institute

Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

Tile Council of America

United Lightning Protection Association

Water Systems Coumc i

1

Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute

BUSINESS, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE

Alliance of American Insurers

American Bankers Association

American Dental Trade Association

American Insurance Association

American National Metric Council

American National Standards Institute

American Statistical Association

Association of American Railroads

Bureau of tne Mint (Treasury)

Executive Office of the '^resident

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

Federal Trade Commission

Financial Accounting Standards Board

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA)

HeaHh Care Financing Administration (HHS)

International Trade Administration (Commerce)

Mil) Mutual Fire Prevention Bureau

National Association of Purchasing Management

National Automobile Theft Bureau

National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Cargo Bureau

National Retail Merchants Association

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Project Management Institute

Transportation Data Coordinating Committee

U.S. Council for International Business

U.S. Customs Service (Treasury)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Commerce)

U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President

COMMUNICATIONS

Advanced Television Systems Committee

Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

Air Transport Association of America

American Association of Advertising Agencies

American National Standards Institute

Association of American Publishers

Association of American Railroads

Book Manufacturers Institute

Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association

Council of National Library and Information Association

Department of Defense

Exchange Carriers Standards Association

Federal Communications Commission

Federal Coordinator for Meteorology (Commerce)

Graphic Communications Association

Gravure Technical Association

Information Resources Management (USDA)

nstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

insulated Cable Engineers Association

International Communications Industries Association

International Municipal Signal Association

International Tape/Disc Association

Library Binding Institute

National Association of Broadcasters

National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Cable Television Association

National Federation of Abstracting and Information Services

National Printing Ink Research Institute

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Commerce)

Printing Industries of America

Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

Recording Industry Association of America

Rural Electrification Administration (USDA)

Semiconductor Equi.ient and Materials Institute

Society for Technical Communication

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

Traffic Audit Bureau

United States Telephone Association

Western Electric Company

CONCRETE, MASONRY, AND CERAMIC PRODUCTS

American Concrete Institute

American Concrete Pavement Association

American Concrete Pipe Association

American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association

American Society for Testing and Materials

Architectural Precast Association

Brick Institute of America

Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Control Systems Manufacturers Division

Dry Process Ceramic and Steatite Manufacturers Association

Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute

Facing Tile Institute

International Masonry Institute

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Masonry and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute

Methods -nd Materials Standards Association

Mo-Sai Institute

National Concrete Masonry Association

National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

Plant Mixer Manufacturers Division

Portland Cement Association

Post-Tension ing Institute

Prestressed Concrete Institute

Stucco Manufacturers Association

Tile Council of America

Truck Mixer Manu . acturers Bureau

Wire Reinforcement Institute

CONSTRUCTION

(See also Concrete)

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

American Institute of Steel Construction

American Institute of Timber Construction

American Iron and Steel Institute

American Lumber Standards Committee

American Pipe Fittings Association

American Plywood Association

American Public Works Association

American Railway Engineering Association

American Road and Transportation Builders Association

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Sanitary Engineering

American Water Works Association

American Wood-Preservers Association

American Wood -Preservers Bureau

Asphalt Institute

Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

Associated Air Balance Council

Associated General Contractors of America

Association of Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers

Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors

Association of Engineering Geologists

Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Co' leges

Building Officials and Code Administrators International

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau

Construction Industry Manufacturers Association

Construction Specifications Institute

Contractors Pump Bureau

Control Systems Manufacturers Division

Department of Defense

Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute

Federal Highway Administration (DOT)

Gypsum Association

Hardwood Lumber Manuf ac curers of Pennsylvania

Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association

International Conference of Building Officials

International Fence Industry Association

Laborers International Union of North America

Materials Transportation Bureau (DOT)

Mechanical Contractors Association of America

Mo-Sai Institute

National Association of County Engineers

National Association of Industrial and Office Parks

National Association o* Pipe Coating Applicators

National Clay Pipe Institute

National Concrete Masonry Association

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National Corrugated Stee"' Pipe Association

National Crushed Stone Association

National Electrical Contractors Association

National Forest Products Association

National Lime Association

National Slag Association

National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Pipe Line Contractors Association

Plant Mixer Manufacturers Division (Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau^

Plastics Pipe Institute

Portland Cement Association

Post-Tens ioning Institute

Powder Actuated Tool Man jf acturers Institute

Prestressed Concrete Institute

Pulverized Limestone Association

Scaffolding, shoring and Forming Institute

Southern Building Code Congress International

Steel Tank Institute

Test Boring Association

Wjter Pollution Control federation

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

American Gas Association

American Home Economics Association

American Home Lighting Institute

American Ladder Institute

'Vmerican National Standards Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

Building Energy Research a.nd Development (DOE)

Bureau of Competition and Consumer Protection (FTC)

Carpet and Rug Institute

Chemical Specialities Manufacturers Association

Color Association of the United States

Consumer Affairs (Cominsrca)

Consumer Federation of America

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Cookware Manufacturer? Association

Cosmetic, Toiletry an J Fragrance Association

Crayon, Water Color and Craft Institute

Department of Defense

Electronic Industrie?. Association

ETL Testing Laboratories

Food and Drug Administration (HHS)

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Gas Processors Association

Gemological Institute of America

Hand Tools Institute

International Fabr care Institute

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America

Metal Ladder Manu "acture r s Association

National Association of Bedding Manufacturers

National Association of Furniture Manufacturers

National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

National Institute of Infant Services

National Kerosere Heater Association

National Knitwe.ir Manufacturers Association

National Retail Merchants Association

National Safety Council

National Spa ard Pool Institute

Building Energy Research and Development (DOE)

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Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Product Safety Association

Program Management (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Slide Fastener Association

Sponge and Chamois Institute

Tire and Rim Association

Toy Manufacturers of America

Tube Courcil of Northern America

Underwriters Laboratories

United States Testing Company

Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Association

Veterans Administration

Water Quality Association

DATA AND INFORMATION PROCESSING

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

American Institute for Design and Drafting

American National Standards Institute

American Statistical Association

Association for Computing Machinery

Association for Information and Image Management

Association of American Railroads

Association of Data Processing Service Organizations

Association of Records Managers and Administrators

Automated Systems Office (Library of Congress)

Bureau of the Cer.sus (Commerce)

Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association

Construction Specifications Institute

Council of National Library and Information Association

Data Processing Management Association

Electronic Industries Association

Energy Information Administration (DOE)

Federal Coordinator for Meteorology (Commerce)

Financial Accounting Standards Board

Geological Survey (Interior)

Graphic Communications Association

Information Resources Management (USDA)

Institute! of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

International Database Association

National Archives and Records Service (GSA)

Hatiorif.l Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Federation of Abstracting and Information Services

National Technical Information Service (Commerce)

National Telecommunications and Information Services (Commerce)

National Wholesale Hardware Association

Printing Industries of America

Processing Services (Library of Congress)

Project Management Institute

Research Services (Library of Congress)

Society for Information Display

Special Libraries Association

Transportation Data Coordinating Committee

U.S. Geological Survey (Interior)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Commerce)

DEFENSE

Aerospace Industries Association of America

American Defense Preparedness Association

American Helicopter Society

American National Metric Council

American National Standards Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

Depart rn ant of Defense

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Electronic Industries Association

Helicopter Association International

Institute of Makers of Explosives

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

Society of Automotive Engineers

Sporting Arms and Ammunitions Manufacturers Institute

EDUCATION

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Advisory Commission on Textbook Specifications

American Library Association

American National Metric Council

American Cytometric Association

American Podiatry Association

American Psychiatric Association

American Psychoanalytic Association

American Public Health Association

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America

Association for Education of the Visually Handicapped

Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges

Book Manufacturers Institute

Crayon, Water Color and Craft Institute

National Association of State Textbook Administrators

National League for Nursing

National School Supply and Equipment Association

Special Libraries Association

U.S. Metric Association

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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

American Home Lighting Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

Association of Iron and Steel Engineers

Battery Council International

Certified Ballast Manufacturers

Edison Electric Institute

Electrical Apparatus Service Association

Electrical Generating Systems Marketing Association

Electronic Industries Association

ETL Testing Laboratories

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

i Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Insulated Cable Engineers Association

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

International Municipal Signal Association

Lightning Protection Association

Magnetic Materials Producers Association

National Association of Relay Manufacturers

National Electrical Contractors Association

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Rural Electrification Administration (USDA)

Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute

Small Motor Manufacturing Association

Southwest Research Institute

Underwriters Laboratories

United Lightning Protection Association

Variable Resistive Components Institute

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists

American Gas Association

American Nuclear Society

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

Building Energy Research and Development (DOE)

Cellulose Indus. ry Standards Enforcement Program

Defense Programs (DOE 1 Edison Electric Institute

Electrical Generating Systems Marketing Association

Energy Information Administration

Environment, Safety and Health (DOE)

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Gas Processors Association

Health Physics Society

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

International District Heating Association

Mine Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Mineral Insulation Manufacturers

Minerals Management Service (Interior)

National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

National Kerosene Heater Association

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Rural Electrification Administration (USDA)

Solar Energy Industries Association I Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

Western Electric Company

ENVIRONMENT

I Acoustical Society of A.nerica

Air Pollution Control Association

American Industrial Hygiene Association

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Battery Council International

Defense Programs (DOE)

Environment, Safety and Health (DOE)

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)

Federal Highway Administration (DOT)

Institute of Environmental Sciences

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

National Environmental Health Association

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Commerce)

National Sanitation Foundation

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Occupational Health (NASA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Water Pollution Control Federation

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

American Hospital Association

Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges

Building Owners and Managers Association International

Health Care Financing Administration (HHS)

International City Management Association

National Association of County Engineers

National Association of Industrial and Office Parks

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FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Agricultural Marketing Service { U

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American Association of Cereal Chemists

American Dry Milk Institute

American Oil Chemists Society

American Society of Brewing Chemists

American Society of Enologists

American Spice Trade Association

Association of Official Analytical Chemists

BH.e Anchor

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (Treasury)

Ccokware Manufacturers Association

Co-n Refiners Association

Dairy and Food Industries Supply Association

Department of Defense

DFA of California

Diamond Walnut Growers

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Federal Grain Inspection Service (USDA)

Food and Drug Administration (HHS)

Food Processing Machinery and Supplies Association

Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA)

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA)

International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarions

National Automatic Merchandising Association

National Coffee Assoc iat ; on of the U.S.A.

National Cottonseed Products Association

National Fisheries Institute

National Food Processors Association

National Institute of Oilseed Products

National Marine Fisheries Service (Commerce)

National Soft Drink Association

Rice Millers Association

United States Testing Company

Veterans Administration

Whey Products Institute

GENERAL

American National Metric Council

American National Standards Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

Bureaus of Competition and Consumer Protection (FTC)

Color Association of the United Ste^is

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Department of Defense

Executive Office of the President

General Services Administration

International Coalition for Procurement Standards

International Trade Administration (Commerce)

National Association of Hospital Purchasing Materials Management

National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

Office of Procurement (GSA)

Product Safety Association

Program Management (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Standards Engineering Society

Underwriters Laboratory

United States Testing Company

U.S. Metric Association

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Commerce)

U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President

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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator's'"

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

Association of American r eed Control Officials

Association of American Plant Feed Control Officials

Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials

Association of Official Analytical Chemists

Association of Official Seed Analysts

Building Officials and Code Administrators International

International Association of Electrical Inspector:

I nternpt i ona 1 Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

International City Management Association

International Coalition far Procurement Standards

International Conference of Building Officials

National Association of County Engineers

National Association of State Purchasing Officials

National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

National Municipal Lea gue/ C i t i zen s Forum on Sel f-Government

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Commerce)

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR HANDLING

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

Air Diffusion Counci

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Air Distribution Institute

Air Movement and Control Association

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

American Insurance Association

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Associated Air Balance Council

Home Ventilating Institute

Hydronics Institute

International District Heating Association

Mechanical Contractors Association of America

National Association of Plumbing-Heating - "oo ling Contractors

National Environmental Balancing Bureau

National Kerosene Heater Association

Sheet Metal, and Air Conditioning Contractor:; National Association

Solar Energy Industries Association

Underwriters Laboratories

Wood Heating Alliance

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

American Brusn Manufacturers Association

American Gas Association

American Ladder Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Vacuum Society

Association of Iron and Steel Engineers

Caster and Floor Truck Manufacturers Association

Chain Saw Manufacturers Association

Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers Association

Contractors Puwp Bureau

Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association

Cooling Tower Institute

Cordage Institute

Department of Defense

Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

Electronic Industries Association

Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

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Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute Institute

Fluid Controls Institute

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Hand Tools Institute

Hydraul i c Insti tute

Hydronics Institute

Industrial Truck Association

Instrument Society of America

International Cargo Gear Bureau

International Staple, N a

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1 ard Tool Association

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

Masonry and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute

Material Handling Institute

Mechanical Power Transmission Association

Metal Ladder Manufacturers Association

Mine Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Monorail Manufacturers Association

National Association of Chain Manufacturers

National Association of Name Plate Manufacturers

National uoara of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

National Fluid Power Association

National Solid Wastes Management Association

Pipe Fabrication Institute

Rack Manufacturers Institute

Rubber Manufacturers Association

Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Institute

Small Motor Manufacturing Association

Steel Plate Fabricators Association

Steel Tank Institute

Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

Tubular Exchange Manufacturers Association

Ultrasonic Industry Association

Underwriters Laboratories

Valve Manufacturers Assoc

Water Quality Association

Valve Manufacturers Association

INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

American Crystal lographic Association

American Dental Association

American Society for Medical Technology

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Watchmakers Institute

Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (Treasury)

Equipment and Tool Institute;

Federal Coordinator for Meteorology (Commerce)

Fluid Controls Institute

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Instrument Society of America

Inter-Society Color Council

Joint Committee on Devices and Drugs

National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Commerce]

Optical Society of America

Scale Manufacturers Association

Scientific Apparatus Makers Association

MACHINERY

American Chain Association

American Gear Manufacturers Association

American Mining Congress

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Agricultural Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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American Textile Machinery Association

Ant i - F r i c t i on Bearing Manufacturers Association

Baking Industry Scinitation Standards Committee

Construction Industry Manufacturers Association

Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association

Diesel Engine Manufacturers Association

Electrical Apparatus Service Association

Forging Industry Association

Friction Materials Standards Institute

Grinding Wheel Institute

Mechanical Power Transmission Association

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

National Fluid Power Association

National Machine Tool Builders Association

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

Pulp and Paper Machinery Manufacturers Association

Society of the Plastics Industry

Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America

MANUFACTURING

Abrasive Engineering Society

Abrasive Grain Association

Adhesives Manufacturers Association

Aerospace Industries Association of America

Aircraft Locknut Manufacturers Association

American Die Casting Institute

American National Metric Council

American National Standards Institute

American Society of Electroplated Plastics

American Welding Society

Cemented Carbide Producers Association

Coated Abrasives Manufacturers Institute

Computer Aided Manufacturing International

Cutting Tool Manufacturers of America

Defense Industrial Supply Center

Diamond Wheel Manufacturers Institute

Hack and Band Saw Manufacturers Association of America

Industrial Diamond Association of America

Industrial Fasteners Institute

Industrial Perforators Association

Industrial Safety Equipment Association

Institute of Industrial Engineers

International Staple, Nail and Tool Association

Marking Device Association

Metal Cutting Tool Institute

Metal Treating Institute

MTM Association for Standards and Research

National Association of Punch Manufacturers

National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau

National Fastener Distributors Association

National Machine Tool Builders Association

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Photo Chemical Machining Institute

Resistance Welder Manufacturers Association

Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Standards Committee for Hi-Lok and Hi-Tigue Products

Steel Plate Fabricators Association

Tubular Rivet and Machine Institute

MATERIALS AND FINISHES

(Also see Concrete, Textiles, and Wood)

Abrasive Grain Association

Aluminum Association

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American Chemical Society

American Concrete Pavement Association

American Die Casting Institute

American El ectropl aters Society

American Foundrymen's Society

American Hardboard Association

American Hot Dip Galvanizers Association

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Iron and Steel Institute

American Leather Cnemists Association

American Mining Congress

American National Standards Institute

American Petroleum Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Electroplated Plastics

American Society of Lubrication Engineers

American Wire Producers Association

Asbestos Information Association North America

Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association

Asphalt Institute

Barre Granite Association

Brass and Bronze Ingot Institute

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (Treasury)

Cadmi urn Counci

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Cellulose Industry Standards Enforcement Program

Cemenced Carbide Producers Association

Chemical Fabrics and Film Association

Chemical Manufacturers Association

Chemical Specialities Manufacturers Association

Chi ori ne Insti tute

Compressed Gas Association

Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau

Control Systems Manufacturers Division

Copper Development Association

Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association

Cotton Warehouse Association of America

Cultured Marble Institute

Department of Defense

Dry Process Ceramic and Steatite Manufacturers Association

Entomological Society of America

Environmental Protection Agency

Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute

Facing Tile Institute

Federal Highway Administration (DOT)

Felt Manufacturers Council of Northern Textile Association

Federation of Societies for Coating Technology

Flat Glass Marketing Association

Forging Industry Association

Fragrance Materials Association

Triction Materials Standards Institute

Glas; Tempering Association

Gold Institute

Gypsum Association

Indiana Limestone Institute of America

Industrial Diamond Association of America

Institute of Makers of Explosives

Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel

Investment Casting Institute

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Joint Committee on Devices and Drugs

Lead Industries Association

Magnetic Materials Producers Association

Man-Made Fiber Producers Association

Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America

Marble Institute of America

Metal Powder Industries Federation

Metal Treating Institute

Methods and Materials Standards Association

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Mineral Insulation Manufacturers

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

National Association of Plastic Fabricators

National Association of Recycling Industries

National Cotton Council

National Lime Association

National Lubricating Grease Institute

National Slag Association

Perlite Institute

Polyurethane Manufacturers Association

Porcelain Enamel Institute

Pulverizer' Limestone Association

Refractories Institute

Ruober Manufacturer, Association

Safety Giazing Certification Council

Salt Institute

Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute

Silver Institute

Society of Die Casting Engineers

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Society of the Plastics Industry

Sponge and Chamois Institute

Southwest Research Institute

Steel Bar Mills Association

Steel Founders Society of America

Steel Service Center Institute

Steel Structures Painting Council

Tanners Council of America

Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

Tin Research Institute

United States Hide, Skin and Leather Association

United States Testing Company

Wire Rpi nf orcement Institute

Zinc Institute

MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education

American Association for Respiratory Therapy

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American Association of Poison Control Centers

American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children

American College of Surgeons

American Dental Association

American Dental Trade Association

American Electroencephalographic Society

American Heart Association

American Hospital Assoc

American Medical Associ

American National Stand

American Occupational M American Pharmaceutical

American Podiatry Assoc

American Psychiatric As American Psychoanalytic

American Society for Ar American Society for Me American Society of Ane American Thoracic Society

Animel Health International

Asbestos Information Association North America

Association fcr the Advancement cf Medical Instrumentation

College of American Pathologists

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Recreation and Dance

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Defense Programs 'DOE)

Entomological Society of America

Environment, Safety and Health (DOE)

Food and Drug Administration (HHS)

Health Care Financing Administration (HHS)

Health Industry Manufacturers Association

Helicopter Association International

Joint Committee on Devices and Drugs

Mine Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

National Association of Hospital Purchasing Materials Management

National Association on Standard Medical Vocabulary

Occupational Health Office ( NASA)

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

U . ;> . Pharmacopei al Convention

MEDICAL DEVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND INSTRUMENTS

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American College of Surgeons

American Dental Association

American Dental Trade Association

American Electroenr.ephalonraphic Society

American Heart Association

American Society for Artificial Internal Organs

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Anes t hes i o 1 og i s

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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Biological S >. a i n Commission

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Department of Defense

Defense Programs (DOE)

Dental Manufacturers of America

Food and Drug Administration (HHS)

Health Industry Manufacturers Association

Joint Committee on Devices and Drugs

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

National Kerosene Heater Association

Orthopedic Surgical Manufacturers Association

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

Radiological Society of North America

U.S. Pharmocopeial Convention

Veterans Administration

OFFICE PRODUCTS

American Society for Testing and Materials

Association for Information and Image Management

Association of kecords Managers and Administrators

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association

Human Factors Society

Joint Commission on Printing (Congress of the U.S.)

Markino Device Association

National Association of Name Plate Manufacturers

Special Libraries Association

OPTICS, OPHTHALMIC PRODUCTS, AND EYE PROTECTION

American Institute of Physics

American OptoinetMc Association

National Association of Manufacturing Opticians

National Society to Prevent Blindness

Optical Laboratories Association

Optical Manufacturers Association

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Scientific Apparatus Makers Association

PACKAGING AND PAPER

Adr.es ives Manufacturers Association

American Paper Institute

Can Manufacturers Institute

Composite Can and Tube Institute

Con t a i ne r i za t i on and Intermodal Institute

Defense Programs (DOE)

Department of Defense

Fibre Box Association

Flexible Packaging Association

Food Processing Machinery and Supplies Association

Glass Packaging Institute

Gravure Technical Association

Gummed Industries Association

Joint Commissi cn on Printing (Congress of the U.S.)

National Archives and Records Service (GSA)

National Food Processors Association

National Safe Transit Association

National Soft Drink Association

National Wooden Pallet and Container Association

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

Paperboard Packaging Council

Pressure Sensitive Tape Council

Printing Industries of America

Pulp and Paper Machinery Manufacturers Association

Steel Shipping Container Institute

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

Tube Council of North America

PHOTOGRAPHY

.(merican National Standards Institute

American Society of Ci nematographers

American Society of Photog rammet ry Association for Information and Image Management

National Archives and Records Service (GSA)

National Association of Photographic Manufacturers

Optical Society of America

Photographic Society of America

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

PLUMBING

American Insurance Association

American Pipe Fittings Association

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society of Plumbing Engi.noers

American Society of Sanitary Engineering

Building Officials and Code Administrators International

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

Cultured Marble Institute

Ductile Iron Pipe Association

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

International Conference of Building Officials

Mechanical Contractors Association of America

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onal Cay Pipe Institute

onal Sanitation Foundation

onal Spa and Pool Institute

National Water Well Association

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Plastics Pipe Institute

Plumbing and Drainage Institute

Southern Building Code Congress International

SuiT'p and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

V <i 1 v e Manufacturers Association

Veterans Administration

Water Quality Association

Water Systems Council

PUBLIC HEALTH

Hy g i en i st s

Accrediting Bureau c

r ne?lth Education Schools

American Association of kioanalysts

American Association of Blood Banks

American Conference of Governmental Industrial

American Industrial Hygiene Association

American Occupational Medical Association

American Optometric Association

American Public Health Association

American bociety for Testing and Materials

American Society of Sariita r y Engineering

American Thoracic Society

American Water Works Association

Animal Health International

Center for Disease Control (HHS)

Entomological Society of America

Food and Drug Administration (HHS)

Health Care Financing Administration (HHS)

Health Physics Society

Human Factors Society

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental

National Automatic Merchandising Association

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards

National Easter Seal Society

National Environmental Health Association

National Institute of Infant Services

National League for Nursing

National Pest Control Association

National Sanitation Foundation

National Society to Prevent Blindness

National Solid Wastes Management Association

National Water Well Association

Portable Sanitation Association

Textile Rental Services Association of America

U.S. Geological Survey (Interior)

Sanitarians

QUALI T Y ASSURANCE AND TESTING

Aero:pace Industries Association of America

Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA)

American Association for Clinical Chemistry

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

American Association of Bioanalysts

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

American Chemical Society

American Council of Independent Laboratories

American Crystal 1 ographi c Association

American Dry Milk Institute

American Hospital Association

American Leather Chemists Association

American National Standards Institute

American Oil Chemists Society

American Society for Medical Technology

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

American Society for Quality Control

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American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Brewing Chemists

American So:iety of Mechanical Engineers

American Statistical Association

Association of Official Analytical Chemists

Association of Official Seed Analysts

Biological Stain Commission

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (Treasury)

College of American Pathologists

Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association

ETL Testing Laboratories

Defense Programs (DGE)

Federal Grain Inspection Service (USDA)

Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA)

Fragrance Materials Association

Gemological Institute of America

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Institute of Environmental Sciences

Inter-Society Color- Council

Mine Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards

National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

National Fire Protection Association

National Marine Fisheries Service (Commerce)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Cortmerce)

National P?st Control Association

Office of Procurement (GSA)

Portland Cen.ent Association

Radio Tecnnical Commission for Aeronautics

Society for Experimental Stress Analysis

Solar Energy Industries Association

Southwest Research Institute

Underwriters Laboratories

United States Customs Service (Treasury)

United States Testing Company

RECREATION AND SPORTS

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, R .'creation and Dance

American Boat and Yacht Council

American Bowling Congress

American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association

American Society for Testing and Materials

Archery Manufacturers Organization

Bicycle Manufacturers Association of America

Billiard Council of America

Color Association of the United States

Eastern Bird Banding Association

National Association of Rocketry

National Model Railroad Association

National Operating Committee for Standards in AthleMc Equipment

National Rifle Association of America

National Ski Areas Association

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association

SEMA Foundation

Snell Memorial Foundation

Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute

Sports Car Club of America

Trailer Hitch Manufacturers Association

Underwriters Laboratories

United States Coast Guard (DOT)

United States Golf Association

U.S. Tennis Court and Track Builders Association

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SAFET", FIRE PROTECTION , AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Alliance of American Insurers

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators

American Automobile Association

Amer- can Brush Manufacturers Association

Amer can Bureau of Shipping

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

American Hospital Association

American Hotel and Motel Association

American Industrial Hygiene Association

American Insurance Association

Ame-ican Ladder Institute

Ame-ican National Standards Institute

American Nuclear Society

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society of Safety Engineers

Arr,<;rican Textile Machinery Association

American Trucking Associations

American Welding Society

Asbestos Information Association North America

Associated Locksmiths of America

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrum2ntati on Association of American Railroads

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

American Society of Safety Engineers

Bicycle Manufacturers Association of America

Euilding Energy R9search and Development IDOE) Euilding Officials and Code Administrators International

Center for Disease Control ( HHS

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Chlorine Institute

Coated Abrasives Manufacturers Institute

Compressed Gas Association

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Environment, Safety and Health (DOE)

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)

Federal Highway Administration (DOT)

Flight Safety Foundation

Food and Drug Admi n i t r a t i on (HHS)

Fragrance Materials Association

Grain Elevator and Processing Society

Grinding Wheel Institute

Helicopter Association International

Housing and Urban Development, Department of

Human Factors Society

industrial Safety Equipmert Association

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Institute of Makers of Explosives

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

Institute of Transportation Engineers

International Association of Electrical Inspectors International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

International Conference of Building Officials

International Municipal Signal Association

International Society of Arborculture

Laborers International Union of North America

Lightning Protection Institute

Man-Made Fiber Producers Association

Materials Transportation Bureau (DOT)

Mechanical Contractors Association of America

Mill Mutual Fire Prevention Bureau

Mine Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Minerals Management Service (Interior)

National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control Association

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National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association

National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

National Cotton Council of America

Nat i onal Counci 1 on Radiation Protection and Measurements

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

National Elevator Industry

National Fertilizer Solutions Association

National Fire Protection Association

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NBS, Commerce)

National Kerosene Heater Association

National Rifle Association of America

National Safety Council

National Spa and Pool Institute

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

Portland Cement Association

Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers Institute

Printing and Decorating Contractors of America

Product Safety Association

Program Management (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Safety Glazing Certification Council

Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Institute

Snell Memorial Foundation

Snowmobile Safety and Certification CorcTitee

Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Southern Building Code Congress International

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute

Toy Manufacturers of America

Underwriters Laboratories

United Lightning Protection Association

United States Coast Guard (DOT)

Veterans Administration

Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute

Wood Machinery Manufacturers cf America

SANITATION

American Association of Cereal Chem'sts

American Dry Milk Institute

American Public Health Association

American Society of Plumbing Engineers

American Society of Sanitary Engineering

American Water Works Association

Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

Ductile Iron Pipe Association

Environmental Protection Agency

Housing and Urban Development, Department of

International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental San i t ?, r i an s National Association of PI umbi ng-Heati ng-Cool i ng Contractors

Automatic Merchandising Association

CI ay Pipe Insti tute

Environmental Health Association

Pest Control Association

Sanitation Foundation

Association

National

National

National

National

National

National

National

PI umbi ng Portable

Text i 1 e

Solid Wastes Management

Spa and Pool Institute

and Drainage Institute

Sanitation Association

Rental Services Association of Ame ri ca Water Pollution Control Federation

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SOCIAL WELFARE

American Association of Poison Control Centers

National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually

Handicapped

National Easter Seal Society

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (Library

of Congres 5

)

National Safety Council

National Society to Prevent Blindness

Snell Memorial Foundation

Standards Engineering Society

United States Council for International Business

TEXTILES AND CLOTHING

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

American Home Economics Association

American Society for Testing ana Materials

American Te v tile Machinery Association

Color Association of the United States

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Department of Defense

Elastic Fabric Manufacturers Council of Northern Textile Association

Felt Manufacturers Council of Northern Textile Association

Industrial Fabrics Association International

International Association of Wiping C'oths Manufacturers

International Fabricare Institute

Man-Made Fiber Producers Association

National Association of Furn'ture Manufacturers

National Cotton Council of An eric

a

National Knitwear Manufacturers Association

Program Management (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Slide Fastener AssociaLion

Tanners Council of America

Textile Rental Services Association of America

Thread Institute

United States Testing Company

TRANSPORTATION

Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

Aerosrace industries Association of America

Aircraft Locknut Manufacturers Association

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Air Transport Association of America

American Association of Motor Vehicle

American Association of State Highway

American Automobile Association

American 80 at and Yacht Co unci 1 American Bureau ct Shipping

American Bus AssociaLion

American Helicopter Society

American Institute of Aeroiautics

American Pecrole'j^ Institute

American r.ailwby Engine:.r ing Association

American Road and Transportation Builders

An< eric sn Trucking Associations

Animal Health International

Association cf Amer can Railroads

Compressed G

r-s As r -ciation

Container:zai.io ri ^nd Intermodal Institute

Cruncil of American-Flag Ship Operators

Environment Ssi'ety and Health (DOE)

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)

Federal Kighway Administration (DOT)

Admi ni strators

and Transportation

and Astronautics

Officials

Associ ation

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- I M " 'temfm .Mi,, r it rr—-
Flight Safety Foundation

General Aviation Manufacturers Association

Helicopter Association International

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

Institute of Transportation Engineers

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association

International Cargo Gear Bureau

International Motile Air Conditioning Association

International Society for Te r ra i n- Veh i c 1 e Systems

Maritime Administration (DOT)

Materials Transportation Bureau (DOT)

Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States

National Association of Chain Manufacturers

National Automobile Theft Bureau

National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

National Cargo 8ureau

National Safe Transit Association

National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Railway Tie Association

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association

Society of Automotive Engineers

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Steel Shipping Container Institute

Tire and Rim Association

Trailer Hitch Manufacturers Association

Transportation Data Coordinating Committee

Truck Body and Equipment Association

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association

United States Coast Guard (DOT)

WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS

American Institute of Timber Construction

American Ladder Institute

American Lumber Standards Committee

American Plywood Association

American Wood Preservers Bureau

American Wood-Preservers Association

Architectural Woodwork Institute

Department o

f Housing and Urbiru Development

Fine Ha rdwood s - Ameri c an Walnut Association

Fir and Hemlock Door Association

Forest Service (USDA)

Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers Association

Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers of Pennsylvania

Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association

Housing and Urban Development, Department of

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

National Forest Products Association

National Hardwood Lumber Association

National Oak Flooring Minuf acturers Association

National Particleboard Association

National Sash and Door Jobbers Association

National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

Northern Hardwood and Pine Manufacturers Association

Red Cedar Shingle and Handsplit Shake Bureau

Redwood Inspection Service

Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association

Southern Forest Products Association

Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

Truss Plate Institute

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Western Electric Company

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Western Wood Proaucts Association

Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute

Wood Heating Alliance

Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America

Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers

568
6.2 ACRONYK \HD INITIALS

This list of acronyms and initials serves to identify organizations, however, there

is no exclusivity: there are three NFPA's, five APA's and other duplications.

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A A AAA

A AAA

AAB AABB

A ABC

AACC

AA^C

AACPP

AAFCO

AAHPERD

AAI AALA

AAMA

A AM I AAMVA

AAN AANS

AAP

AAP AAPCC

AAPFCO

AAPG

AAPSC

AArt AART

AASHTO

AATCC

ABA

ABA

ABC

ABFLO

ABHES

ABMA

ABMA

A B S ABrc

AC A ACA

ACCA

ACGIH

ACI ACIL

ACM

ACPA

ACPA

ACPPA

ACS

ACS

ACSM

ACTS

ADA

ADC

ADCI

AD I ADM I ADPA

ADPSO

ADSC

ADTA

AEG

AEIC

AEMA

AES

AES

AES

AEVH

AFBMA

AT umi num Ameri can Ame r i can Ameri can

Ame r i c a n

Association

Automobile Association

Association of Advertising Agencies

Association of Bioanalysts

Association of Blood Banks

Associated Air Balance Council

American Association for Clinical Chemistry

American Association of Cereal Chemists

Association of Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers

Association of American Feed Control Officials

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education

Alliance of American Insurers

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

American Association of Motor Vehicle Admi nst rators

American Association of Nurserymen

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American Academy of Pediatrics

Association of American Publishers

Poison Control Centers

Plant Food Control Officials

Petroleum Geologists

Psychiatric Services for Children

Rai 1 roads

Respiratory Therapy

Recreation and Dance

American Association of

Association of American

American Association of

American Association of

Association of American

American Association for

American Association of State Highway anc

1 Transportation Officials

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

American Bankers Associatior

American Bus Association

American Bowling Congress

Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

American Brush Manufacturers Association

American Bureau of Shipping

American Boat and Yacht Council

American Chain Association

American C ry st a 1 1 og r aph i c Association

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

American Concrete Institute

American Council of Independent Laboratories

Association for Computing Machinery

American Concrete Pavement Association

American Concrete Pipe Association

American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association

American Chemical Society

American College of Surgeons

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

Advisory Commission on Textbook Specifications

American Dental Association

Air Diffusion Council

American Die Casting Institute

Air Distribution Institute

American Dry Milk Institute

American Defense Preparedness Association

Association of Data Processing Service Organizations

Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors

American Dental Trade Association

Association of Engineering Geologists

Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association

Abrasive Engineering Society

American E 1 ect roencepha 1 og r a ph i c Society

American E 1 ect r opl at e r s Society

Association for Education of the Visually Handicapped

Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association

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AFMA American Feed Manufacturers Association

AFS American Foundrymen ' s Society

AFSI Architectural Fabric Structures Institute

AFTMA American FisMng Tackle Manufacturers Association

A6A Abrasive Grain Association

AGA American Gas Association

AGC Associated General Contractors of America

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association

AHA American Hardboard Association

AHA American Heart Association

AHA American He s p i j 1 Associat ion

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

AHDGA American Hot Dip Galvanizers Association

AHEA American Home Economics Association

AHI Animal Hoalth International

AH L I American Hone Lighting Institute

AH&MA American Hotel and Motel Association

AHS American Helicopter Society

AI Asphalt Institute

AIA Aerospace I rsdu st ri es Association of America

AIA American Institute of Architects

AIA Ai.ierican insurance Association

AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

AIA/NA Asbestos Information Association North America

AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers

AIDD American Institute for Design and Drafting

AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association

A 1 1 M Association for Information and Image Management

AIP American Institute of '-"hysics

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISE Association of Iron and Steel Engineers

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

ALA American Library Association

ALA Associated locksmiths of America

ALCA American Leather Chemists Association

ALI American Ladder Institute

ALMA Aircraft Locknut Manufacturers Association

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee

AMA Adhesives Manufacturers Association

AMA American Medical Association

AMBBA Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America

AMC American Mining Congress

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

AMHA American Heart Association

AMO Archery Manufacturers Organization

AMS Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA)

ANMC American National Metric Council

ANS American Nuclear Society

ANSC American National Standards Committee

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AOA American Optometric Association

AOAC Association of Official Analytical Chemists

AOCS American Oil Chemists Society

AOMA American Occupational Medical Association

AOPA Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

AOSA Association of Official Seed Analysts

AOSCA Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies

APA American Plywood Association

APA American Pediatry Association

APA American Psychiatric Association

APA American Psychoanalytical Association

APA Architectural Frecast Association

APCA Air Pollution Control Association

APFA American Pipe Fittings Association

APhA American Pharmaceutical Association

APHA American Public Health Association

API American Paper Institute

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AFI American Petroleum Institute

APPA Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges

APWA American Public Works Association

AREA American Railway Engineering Association

ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

ARMA Association of Records Managers and Administrators

ARPI Automotive Refrigeration Products Institute

ARTBA American Read and Transportation Builders Association

ASA Acoustical Society of America

ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists

ASA American Soybean Association

ASA American Statistical Association

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers

ASA10 American Society for Artificial Internal Organs

ASBC American Society of Brewing Chemists

ASC American Society of Ci nematographers

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

A5E American Society of Enologists

ASEP American Society of Electroplated Plastics

ASHA American Speeoi-Language and Hearing Association

ASHRAE American Society of heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

ASLE American Society of Lubrication Engineers

ASHE American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASMT American Society for Medical Technology

ASNT American Society for Non-Destructive Testing

ASP American Society of Photogrammet ry ASPA American Sod Producers Association

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

ASQC American Society for Quality Cortrol

ASSE American Society of Safety Engineers

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering

ASTA American Spice Trade Association

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

ATA Air Transport Association of America

ATA American Trucking Associations

ATMA American Textile Machinery Association

ATS American Thoracic Society

ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee

AVS American Vacuum Society

AWCI Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries, International

AWI American Watchmakers Institute

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWPA American Wire Producers Association

AWPA American Wood-Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

ABA Blue Anchor

BAMI Barley and Malt Institute

BATF Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (Treasury)

BBII Brass and Bronze Ingot Institute

BC Bureau of Competition (FTC)

BCA Billiard Congress of America

BCI Battery Council International

BCP Bureau of Consumer Protection (FTC)

BGA Barre Granite Association

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

BIA Brick Institute of America

BIFMA Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association

BISSC Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee

BMA Bicycle Manufacturers Association of Ame-ica

BMI Book Manufacturers Institute

BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International

BOMA Building Owners and Management Association International

BSC Biological Stain Commission

CAMI Coated Abracives Manufacturers Institute

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CAM-I Computer Aided Manufacturing International

CAP College of American Pathologists

CARF Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CASO Council of Ameri c an- F 1 ag Ship Operators

CAUS Color Association of the United States

CBEMA Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Associalion

CBM Certified Ballast Manuf acturors

CC Cadmi urn Counc i 1 CCPA Cemented Carbide Producers Association

CCTI Composite Can and Tube Institute

CDA Copper Development Association

CDC Center for Disease Control (UK'S) CF.MA Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers Association

C'£MA Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association

CFA Consumer Federation of America

CFFA Chemical Fabrics and Film Association

CFTMA Caster and Floor Truck Manufacturers Association

^A Compressed Gas Association

CI Chlorine Institute

CI Cordage Institute

CII Cont a i neri zat i on and Intermodal Institute

CIMA Construction Industry Manufacturers Association

CISCA Ceilings and Interior Systems Contractors Association

CISEP Cellulose Industry Standards Enforcement Program

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

CMA Chemical Manufacturers Association

CMA Cookware Manufacturers Association

CMI Can Manufacturers Institute

CMI Cultured Marble Institute

CNLIA Council of National Library and Information Associations

CNS Congress of Neurological Surgeons

CPB Contractors Pump Bureau

CPMB Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission

CRA Corn Refiners Association

C R I Carpet and Rug Institute

CRMA Commercial Refrigerator Manufacturers Association

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CSI Construction Specifications Institute

CSMA Chain Saw Manufacturers Association

CSMA Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association

CSMD Control Systems Manufacturers Division (CPMB)

CTFA Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association

CTI Cooling Tower Institute

CTMA Cutting Tool Manufacturers of America

CWAA Cotton Warehouse Association of America

CWCCI Crayon, Water Color and Craft Institute

DECO Document Engineering Company

DEMA Diesel Engine Manufacturers Association

DF AC DFA of Cal i f ornia

DFISA Dairy and Food Industries Supply Association

DHI Door and Hardware Institute

DIPRA Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

DISC Defense Industrial Supply Center (DOD) DMA Dental Manufacturers of America

DMSSO Defense Materiel Specifications and Standards Office (DOD)

DOC Department of Commerce

DOD Department of Defense

DOE Department of Energy

DORC^A Door Operator and Remote Controls Manufacturers Association

DOT Department of Transportation

DPCSMA Dry Process Ceramic and Steatite Manufacturers Association

DPMA Data Processing Management Association

DSCUS Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

DSSP Defense Standardization and Specification Program

DWGI Diamond Walnut Growers, Incorporated

DWMI Diamond Wheel Manufacturers Institute

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EASA electrical Apparatus Service Association

EBBA Eastern Bird Banding Association

ECSA Excnange Carriers Standards Association

EEI Edison Electric Institute

EFMC Elastic Fabric Manufacturers Council of Northern Textile Association

EGSMA Electrical Generating Systems Marketing Association

CIA Electronic Industries Association

EIA Energy Information Administration (DOE)

EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ESA Entomological Society of America

ESCSI Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute

ES&H Environment Safety & Healtn (DOE)

ETI Equipment and Tool Institute

ETL E TL Testing Laboratories

FAA Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)

FAS Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA)

FASB Financial Accounting Standards BoarJ

FBA Fibr? Box Association

FCC Federal Communications Commission

FCI Fluid Controls institute

FDA Food and Drug Administration (HHS)

FGIS Federal G-ain Inspection Service (USDA)

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association

FHAKA Fine Hardwoods - American Walnut Association

FKDA Fir and Hemlock Door Association

FHWA Federal Highway Administration (DOT)

FI Fertilizer Institute

FIA Forging Industry Association

FIEI Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute

FIPS PUBS Federal Information Processing Standards Publications

FMA Fragrance Materials Association

FMC Felt Manufacturers Council of Northern Textile Association

FMCTP. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

FMRC Factory Mutual Research Corporation

FMSI Friction Materials Standards Institute

F P A Flexible Packaging Association

FPMSA Food Processing Machinery and Supplies Association

FSCT Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology

F^F Flight Safety Foundation

FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA)

FSS Federal SupDly and Services (GSA)

FTC Federal Trade Commission

FTI Facing Tile Institute

GA Gypsum Association

GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

3AMA General Aviation Manuf acturer* Association

GATT General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

CCA Graphic Communications Association

GDC Garage Door Council

GEAPS Grain Elevator and Processing Society

GI Gold Institute

GIA Gemological Institute of America

GIA Gummed Industries Association

GPA Gas Processors Association

GPI Glass Packaging Institute

GPO Government Printing Office

GRAS Generally Recognized as Safe ( FDA/ HHS

)

GSA General Services Administration

GSA/NARS General Services Administration's National Archives 4 Records Services

GTA Glass Tempering Association

GTA Gravure Technical Association

G W I Grinding Wheel Institute

HAI Helicopter Association International

H6SMAA Hack and Band Saw Manufacturers Association of America

HCFA Health Care Financing Administration (HHS)

HDMA Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers Association

HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air

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HFS Human Factors Society

HHS Health and Human Services

HI Hydraulic Institute

HI Hydronics Institute

HI MA Health Industry Manufacturers Association

HLMP Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers of Pennsylvania

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association

HPS Health Physics Society

IITI Hand Tools Institute

HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development

HVI Home Vent i 1 at i no Institute

IA Irrigation Association

I At" I International Association of electrical Inspectors

IAMFES International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarian

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

IAWCM International Association of Wiping Cloth Manufacturers

IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

IBTTA International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association

ICGB International Cargo Gear Bureau

ICI Investment Casting Institute

I C I A International Communications Industries Association

ICMA International City Management Association

ICPS I nt err at i ona 1 Coalition for Procurement Standards

ICSP Interagency Committee for Standardization Policy

ICST Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology

IDA International Database Association

IDAA Industrial Diamond Association of America

IDHA International District Heating Association

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IES Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

iES Institute of Environmental Sciences

IFAI Industrial Faorics Association International

IFI Industrial Fasteners Institute

IFI International Fabricare Institute

I F I A International Fence Industry Association

IHS Information Handling Services

1 1 A R International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration

1 1 E Institute of Industrial Engineers

ILIA Indiana Limestone Institute cf America

IMACA International Mobile Air Conditioning Association

IME Institute of Makers of Explosives

IMI Information Marketing International

IMI International Masonry Institute

IMSA International Municipal Signal Association

I NMM Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

IPA Industrial Peiforatnrs Association

IPC Institute fcr Interconnecting and Packaging Electrical Circuits

ISA Instrument Society of America

ISA International Silo Association

ISA International Society of Arborculture

ISANTA International Staple, Nail and Tool Association

ISCC Inter-Society Color Council

ISDSI Insulated Steel Door Systems Institute

ISEA Industrial Safety Equipment Association

ISIS Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel

ISTC Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee

(See Defense Industrial Supply Center)

ISTVS International Society for Te r ra i n- Veh i c 1 e Systems

ITA Industrial Truck Association

ITA International Tape/Disc Association

ITA International Trade Administration (Commerce)

ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers

ITS Institute for Telecommunications Sciences (NTIA, Commerce)

JCDD Joint Committee on Devices and Drugs

JCP Joint Committee on Printing (Congress of the U.S.)

JEDEC Joint Electron Device Engineering Council

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J IC JMDC

JPMA

JVC

LB I LCLESL

L IA

L I UNA

LPI MAMBMA

MCAA

MCSMI

MCTI MDA MFMA

MHI

MHI MIA MIMA

MJSA

MLi-'A MMA MMFPA

MMFPB

MMPA

MMS

M"SA

MOSAI

MP A MPIF

MPS

MPTA

MSHA

MSSVFI

or MSS MTB

MT I MTM

MU FCD MVMA

NAAMM

NAB NABM

NACAB

NACE

NACE

NACM

NAEC

NAFM

NAGDM

NAHM

NAHPMM

NAIOP

NAJA

NAMA

NAMO

NANPM

NAPCA

NAPF NAPHCC

NAPM

NAPM

NAPM

NAR

NARI

Joint Industrial Council

Joint Materials and Devices Committee

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Library Binding Institute

Libra ry of Congress

Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory (NBS, Commerce)

Lead Industries Association

Laborers International Union of North America

Lightning P rot ect i on I nst i t ut

e

Maritime Administration (DOT)

Metal Building Manufacturers Association

Mechanical Contractors Association of America

Masonry and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute

Metal Cutting Tool Institue

Marking Device Association

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

Manufactured Housing Institute

Material Handling Institute

Marble Institute of America

Mineral Insulation Manufacturers Association

Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America

Metal Ladder Manufacturers Association

Monorail Manufacturers Association

Man-Made Fiber Producers Association

Mill Mutual Fire Prevention Bureau

Magnetic Materials Producers Association

Minerals Management Service

Methods and Materials Standards Association

MO-SAI Institute

Magazine Publishers Association

Metal Powder Industries Federation

Minimum Property Standards

Mechanical Power Transmission Association

Mine Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and

Fittings I ndust ry Materials Transportation Bureau (DOT)

Metal Treating Institute

MTM Association for Standards and Research

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (DOT)

Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States

N a t i o n a N a t i o n a Nat i on a N a t i o n a Vi sua

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i on a Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

N a t i o n a N a t i o n a Nat i ona

Nat i or a Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Nat i ona

Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturer

Association of Broadcasters

Association of Bedding Manufacturers

Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and

ly Handicapped

of Corrosion Engineers

of County Engineers

of Chain Manufacturers

of Elevator Contractors

of Furniture Manufacturers

of barage Door Manufacturers

of Hosiery Manufacturers

of Hospital Purchasing Materials Management

of Industrial and Office P a k s of Jewelry Appraisers

Automatic Merchandising Association

Association of Manufacturing Opticians

of Name Plate Manufacturers

of Pipe Coating Applicators

of Plastic Fabricators

of P 1 umb i ng- Heat i ng- Cool i ng Contractors

of Photographic Manufacturers

of Punch Manufacturers

of Purchasing Management

of Rocketry

of Recycling Industries

Association

Association

Association

Association

Assoc i at i on Assoc i at i on Assoc i at i on Association

Assoc i at i on Association

Assoc i at i on Assoc i at i on Assoc i at ion

Association

Assoc i at i on Association

Assoc i at i on Association

Assoc i at i on

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NARM National Association of Relay Manufacturers

NARS National Archives and Records Service (GSA)

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASFCA National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control Association

NASMV National Association on Standard Medical Vocabulary

NASPO National Association of State Purchasing Officials

NASTA National Association of State Textbook Administrators

NATB National Automobile Theft Bureau

NAVPUBS Naval Publications and Forms Center

NBBPVI National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

NBFAA National Burglar an'l Fire Alarm Association

NBPA National Bark Producers Association

NBS National Bureau of Standards (Commerce)

NCA National Coffee Association of the U.S.A.. NCB National Cargo Bureau

NCCA National Coil Coaters Association

NCCA National Cotton Council of America

NCCLS National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

NCPA National Cottonseed Products Association

NCPI National Clay Pipe Institute

NCPMA National Clay Pot Manufacturers Association

N^PMA Noise Control Products and Materials Association

NCPWB National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau

."CRPM National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

NCSA National Crushed Stone Association

NCSBCS National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

NCSCI National Center for Standards and Certification Information (NBS,

Commerce)

NCSPA National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

NCTA National Cable Television Association

NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau

NTCA National Electrical Contractors Association

NEHA National Environmental Health Association

NEI National Elevator Industry

NELMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NESDIS National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Se r vice (NOAA,

Commerce)

NESS National Easter Seal Society

NF National Formulary

NFAIS National Federation of Abstracting and Information Services

NFDA National Fastener Distributors Association

NFI National Fisheries Institute

NF PA National Fire Protection Association

NFPA National Fluid Power Association

NFPA National Food Processors Association

NFPA National Forest Products Association

NFSA National Fertilizer Solutions Association

NFSHI National Fisneries Institute

NHL A National Hardwood Lumber Association

NHPMA Northern Hardwood and Pine Manufacturers Association

NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT)

NIBS National Institute of Building Sciences

NIJ National Institute of Justice (see NBS, Commerce)

NIIS National Institute of Infant Services

NIOP National Institute of Oilseed Products

NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Center for Disease

Control , HHS)

NKHA National Kerosene Heater Association

NKMA National Knitwear Manufacturers Association

NLA National Lime Association

NLGI National Lubricating Grease Institute

NLN National League for Nursing

NLSBPH National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

(Library of Congress)

NMD National Mapping Division (USGS, Interior)

NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service (Commerce)

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NML/CFS National Municipal League/ C i t i zens Forum on >al f -Government

NMRA National Model Railroad Association

NMTBA National Machine Tool Builders Association

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Commerce)

NOCSAE National Operating Committee for Standards in Athletic Equipment

NOFMA National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association

NPA National Particleboard Association

NPCA National Pest Control Association

NPFC naval Publications and Forms Center

NPIRI National Printing Ink Research Institute

NRA National Rifle Association of America

NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NRCA Nstional Roofing Contractors Association

NR'JCA National Roof Deck Contractors Association

NRMA National Retail Merchants Association

NSA National Slag Association

NSA National Standards Association (Commerce)

NSAA National Ski Areas Association

NSC National Safety Council

NSDA National Soft Drink Association

NSDJA National Sash and Door Jobbers Association

NSF National Sanitation Foundation

NSPA National Soybean Processors Association

NSP3 National Society to Prevent Blindness

NSPI National Spa and Pool Institute

NSPL NAS/ Standard Parts List

NSPP NASA Standard Parts Program

NSSEA National School Supply and Equipment Association

NSTA National Safe Transit Association

NSWMA Naticnal Solid Wastes Management Association

NTA Northern Textile Association

NTDPA Naticnal Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association

NTIA National Telecommunication and Information Administration (Commerce)

NTIS National Technical Information Services

NTMA National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

NVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NBS, Commerce)

NWHA National Wholesale Hardware Association

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

NWPCA National Wooden Pallet and Container Association

NWS National Weather Service (NOAA, Commerce)

NWWA National Water Well Association

OBERD Office of Building Energy Research and Development (DOE)

OESH Office o

F Environment, Safety, and Health (DOE)

OFCM Office of Federal Coordination for Metrology (Commerce)

OHO Occupational Health Office (NASA)

OIRM Office of Information Resources Management (USDA)

OLA Optical Laboratories Association

OMA Optical Manufacturers Association

ONRR Office. of Nuclear Regulatory Research (NRC)

OP Office of Procurement (GSA)

OPEI Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

OPS Office of Procurement and Supply (VA)

OSA Optical Society of America

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Labor)

OSMA Orthopedic Surgical Manufacturers Association

OSS Office of Statistical Standards (DOE)

OST Office of Science and Technology (FCC)

OTC Over-the-Counter (FDA, HHS)

OUSDRE Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

(DOD)

OUSTR Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (Executive Office of the

President)

PATMI Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers Institute

PCA Portland Cement Association

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

PCMI Photo Chemical Machining Institute

PDCA Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute

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PFI Porcelain Enamel Institute

PFI Pipe Fabrication Institute

PI Perl ite Institute

P I A Printing Industries of America

PLA Pulverized Limestone Association

PLCA Pipe Line Contractors Association

PMA Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

PMA Polyuretiiane Manufacturers Association

PMI Project Management Institute

PMMD Plant Mixer Manufacturers Division (CPMB)

PMMI Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

PPC Paperboard Packaging Council

PPI Plastics Pipe Institute

PPMMA Pulp and Paper Machinery Manufacturers Association

PSA Photographic Society of America

PSA Portable Sanitation Association

PSA Product Safety Association

PSTC Pressure Sensitive Tape Council

PTI Post-Tens ionipg Institute

RCSHSB Red Cedar Shingle and Handsplit Shake Bureau

REA Rural Electrification Administration (USDA)

RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute

RI Refractories Institute

RIAA Recording Industry Association of America

RIS Redwood Inspection Service

RMA Rice Millers Association

RMA Rubber Manufacturers Association

RMI Rack Manufacturers Institute

RSNA Radiological Society of North America

RTA Railway Tie Association

RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

RVIA Recreation Vehicle Industry Association

RWMA Resistance Welder Manufacturers Association

SAAMI Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SAMA Scientific Apparatus Makers Association

SAS Standardization and Support

SBCCI Southern Puilding Code Congress International

SBMA Steel Bar Mills Association

SCCA Sports Car Club o

>" America

SCHHP Standards Committee for Hi-Lok and Hi-Tigue Products

SCI Sponge and Chamois Institute

SCMA Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association

SDCE Society of Die Casting Engineers

SDI Steel Deck Institute

SDI Steel Door Institute

SEIA Solar Energy Industries Association

SEMI Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute

SES Standards Engineering Society

SESA Society for Experimental Stress Analysis

SET System Engineering and Technology (NASA)

SFA Slide Fastener Association

SFI SEMA Foundation Incorporated

SFPA Southern Forest Producers Association

SFPE Society of Fire Protection Engineers

SFSA Steel Founders Society of America

S6CC Safety Glazing Certification Council

SHLMA Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association

SI Salt Institute

SI Silver Institute

SID Society for Information Display

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

SJI Steel Joist institute

SLA Special Libraries Association

SMA Scale Manufacturers Association

SMA Screen Manufacturers Association

SMA Stucco Manufacturers Association

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SMI SMMA

SMPTE

SNAME

SPf .« SPI SPIB

SRCC

SRI SSCC

SSCI

SSCI

SSFI

SSPC

SSPMA

STC

STI

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TBA

TBI A TC*

TCA

TCNA

TDCC

TENIA THMA

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TPI TRA

TP. I TRMI TRSA

TTMA

UIA

ULULPA

USCG

USC I B uses USDA

USDA/FS

USGA

USGS

USHSLA

USMA

USP

USPTO

USTA

USTC

USTC&TBA

USTR

VAVCMA

VMA

VRCI

VSMF

WCL IB WEC

WHA

WMMA

Sheet Mecal arH Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

Societ> of Manufacturing Engineers

Sne'i ' Memorial Foundation

Spring Manufacturers Institute

Small lotor Ha n u f ac t u re -s Association

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

Society of Nav? 1 Architects and Marine Engineers

Steel Plate Fabricators Association

Society o

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; ie Plastics Industry

Southern Pine Inspect 'on Bureau

Solar Rating ? n d Certification Corporation, see SEIA

Sou'hwest Research Institute

Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee

Steel Service Center Institute

Steel Shipping Container institute

Scaffolding, Shoring an.! Forming Institute

Steel Structures Painting Council

Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

Society for Technical Communication

Steel Tank Institute

Steel Window Institute

Traffic Audit B u r t ; u Technica" Association of thp Pulp and Paper Industry

Test Boring Associaton

Truck Body and Equipment Association

Tanners Council of America

Tile Council of America

Tube Council of North America

Transportation Data Coordinating Coi»..iittee Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association

Trailer Hitch Manufacturers Association

Thread Institute

Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

Toy Manufacturers of America

Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau

Truss Plate Institute

Tire and Rim Association

Tin Research Institute

Tubular Rivet and Mach i ne J nst i t ute Textile Rental Services Associition of America

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association

Ultrasonic Industry Association

Underwriters Laboratories

United Lightning Protection Association

United States Coast Guard (DOT)

Council for International Business

Customs Service (Treasury)

Agriculture

Agriculture Forest Service

Golf Association

Geological Survey (Interior)

Hide, Skin and Leather Association

Metric Association

Pharmacopeial Convention

Patent and Trademark Office (Commerce)

Telephone Association

Testing Company

Tennis Court and Track Builders Associaton

Trade Representative (Executive Office of the President)

Veterans Administration

'Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Association

Valve Manuf acturers Association

Variable Resistive Components Institute

See Information Handling Ser vices

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Western Electric Company

Wood Heat i ng Alliance

Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America

United States

United States

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WMMP Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers

WPCF Water Pollution Control Federation

WPI Whey Products Institute

WQA Watt,- 'Juality Associat'on

WRD Water R e s o u r : e s Divisijn, (USGS, Interior)

WRI Wire Reinforcement Institute

WSC Water Systems Council

WSFI Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

ZI Zinc Institute

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FORMER NAMES OF LISTED ORGANIZATIONS

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Accrediting Bureau of Medic.il Laboratory Schools

now: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Acoustical ard Board Products Association

now: American Hardboard Association

Air Moving and Conditioning Association

now: Air Movement and Control Association

Air Structures Institute

now: Architectural Fabric Structures Institute

American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation

now: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

American Boards of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology

now: American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

American Mutual Insurance Alliance

now: Alliance of American Insurers

American Society for Abrasive Methods

now: Abrasive Engineering Society

Canvas Products Association International

now: Industrial Fabrics Association International

Chain Saw Manufacturers Association

now: Portable Power Equipment Manufacturers Association

Crane Manufacturers Association of America

now: Product Section of Material Handling Institute

Essential Oil Association of U.S.A.

now: Fragrance Materials Association

Federation of Societies for Paint Technology

now: Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology

Gypsum Roof Deck Foundation

now: National Roof Deck Contractors Association

Department of Health Education and Welfare

now: Department of He;; 'th an Human Services

Hoist Manufacturers Institute

now: Product Section of Material Handling Institute

Industrial Management Society

new: American Institute of Industrial Engineers

Industrial Medical Society

now American Occupational Medical Association

Institute of Printed Circuits

row: Institute for Interco.'necti ng and Packaging Electronic Circuits

Institute of Traffic Engineers

now: Institute of Transportation Engineers

Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

now: Insulated Cable Engineers Association

Linen Supply Association of America

now: Textile Rental Services Association of America

Manufacturing Chemists Association

now: Chemical Manufacturers Association

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Metal Cookware Manufacturers Association

now: Cookware Manufacturers Association

Metal Tube Packaging Council uf North America

now: Tube Council o f North America

Mobile Homes Manufacturers Association

now: Manufactured Housing Institute

National Accreditation Council

now: National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually

Handicapped

National Association of Motor Bus Owners

now: American Bus Association

National Association of Wiping Cloth Manufacturers

now: International Association of Wiping Cloth Manufacturers

National Audio-Visual Association

now: International Communications Industries Association

National Builders Hardware Association

now: Door and Hardware Association

National Canners Association

now: National Food Processors Association

National Environmental Systems Contractors Association

now: Air Conditioning Contractors of America

National Federation of State High Schools Associations

see: National Operating Committee for Standards in Athletic Equipment

National Micrographics Association

now: Association for Information and Image Management

National Mineral Wool Insulation Association

now: Mineral Insulation Manufacturers Association

National Silo Association

now: International Silo Association

National Swimming Pool Institute

now: National Spa and Pool Institute

National Gas Processors Association

now: Gas Processoi s Association

Resilient Tile Institute

now: Resilient Floor Covering Institute

Rubber Reclaimers Association

now: National Association of Recycling Industries

Specialty Wire Association

now: American Wire Association

Sprinkler Irrigation Association

now: Irrigation Association

Steatite Manufacturers Association

now: Dry Process Ceramic and Steatite Manufacturers Association

Sump Pump Manufacturers Association

now: Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

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Telephone Group

now: Exchange Carriers Standards Association

United States Council of the International Chamber of Commerce

now: United Stales Council tor International Business

United States Independent T elephone Association

now: United States Telephone Association

Water Conditioning Foundation

now: Water Quality Association

Western Wood Moulding ano Millwork Producers

now: Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers

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ORGANIZATIONS NO LONGER INVOLVED IN STANDARDIZATION

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Organizations that had developed standards or were listed in the 1975 Directory and

that are

(a) no longer active in standardization;

(b) d?funct or merged with another organization; or

(c) cannot be located.

Adhesive and Sealant Council (a)

Alumina Ceramic Manufacturers Association (b)

Amateur Athletic Union of the United States (a)

American Amateur Baseball Congress (c)

American Association for Rehabilitation Therapy (a)

American Association of Medical Milk Commissions (c)

American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (a)

American Ceramic Society (a)

American Footwear Industries Association (a)

American Gem Society (a)

American Ski Teachers Association of Natur Technik (c)

American Society for Metals (a)

American Wax Importers and Refiners Association (c)

American Wood Inspection Agency (b)

Asbestos Textile Institute (b)

Associated Cooperage Industries of America (a)

Association of American State Boards of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine (a)

Atomic Industrial Forum (a)

Bituminous Pipe Institute (b)

Cast Bronze Bearing Institute (a)

Coffee Brewing Center (a)

Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (a)

Dry Color Manufacturers Association (a)

Expansion Anchor Manufacturers Institute (a)

Family Camping Federation of America (a)

Finnish Plywood Development Association (b)

Food Marketing Institute (a)

Gray and Ductile Iron Founders Society (a) INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (a)

Institute of High Fidelity (b) absorbed by EIA Interagency Screw Thread Committee (b) transferred to Department of Defense

International Association of Geophysical Contractors (a)

International Association of Wall and Ceiling Contractors (b)

International Nonwovens and Disposables Association (a)

Joint industrial Council (b)

Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association (a)

Milk Bottle Crate Manufacturers (b)

National Agriculture Chemicals (a)

National Association of Blue Shield Plans (a)

National Association of Food Chains (a)

National Association of Glue Manufacturers (b)

National Association of Insect E 1 ect rocuters Manfacturers (a)

National Association of Pattern Manufacturers (a)

National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers (a)

Nationa" Barrel and Drum Association (a)

National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances (b)

Nctional Flaxseed Processors Association (b)

National Paper Box Association (a)

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (a)

National Sand and Gra\el Association (a)

National Scale Men's Association (a)

North Arrerican Wholesale Lumber Association (a)

Paper Stationery and Tablet Manufacturers Association (b)

Stained Glass Association of America (a)

Textile Care Allied Trades Association (a)

Western Wooden Box Association (a)

Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (a)

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Technical Publications

E T 1

Periodicals

Journal of Research—The Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards reports NBS research and development in those disciplines of the physical and engi.ieering sciences in which the Bureau is active. These include physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer sciences. Papers cover a broad

range of subjects, with major emphasis on mer.surement methodology and the basic technology underlying

standardization. Also included trom time to lime are survey articles on topics closely related to the Bureau's

tecnnical and scientific programs. As a special service to subscribers each issue contains complete citations to

all recent Bureau publications in both NBS and non-NBS media. Issued six times a year.

Nonperiodicah

Ponographs—Major contributions to the technical literature on various subjects related to the Bureau's scientific and technical activities. Handbooks—Recommended codes of engineering and industrial practice (including safety codes) developed in cooperation with interested industries, professional organizations, and regulatory bodies. Specie Publications—Include proceedings of conferences sponsored by NBS, NBS annual reports, and other

special publications appropriate iO this grouping such as wall charts, pocket cards, and bibliographies. Applied Mathematics Series—Mathematical tables, manuals, and studies of special interest to physicists, enginee. s, chemists, biologists, mathematicians, computer programmers, and others engaged in scientific and

technical work.

National Standard Reference Data Series—Provides quantitative data on the physical and chemical properties of materials, compiled from the world's literature and critically evaluated. Developed under a worldwide pro- gram coordinated by NBS under the authori;y of the National Standard Data Act (Public Law 90-3%).

NOTE: The Journal of Phys.cal and Chemical Reference Da'a (JPCRD) is published quarterly for NBS by

the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the American Institute of Fhysvs (A!P). Subscriptions, reprints, and supplements are available from ACS, 1 155 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC 20056.

Building Science Series—Disseminates technical information developed at the Bur -au ow building materials, components, systems, and whole structures. The series presents research results, test methods, and perfor- mance criteria related to the structural and environmental functions and the durability and safety

characteristics of building elements and systems. Technical Notes—Studies or reports which are complete in themselves but restrictive in their treatment of a

subject. Analogous to monographs bu*. not so comprehensive in scope or definitive in treatment of the subject

area. Often serve as a vehicle for final report:, of work performed at NBS under the sponsorship of other government agencies. Voluntary Product Standards—Developed under procedures published by the Department of Commerce in Part 10, Title 15, of the Code of Federal Regulations. The standards establish nationally recognized re- quirements for products, and provide all concerned interests with a ba.sis for common understanding of the

characteristics of the products. NBS administers this program as a supplement to the act. vines of the private

sector standardizing organizations. Consumer Information Series—Practical information, based on NBS research and experience, covering areas of interest to the consumer. Easily understandable language and illustrations prov ide useful background

knowledge for shopping in today's technological marketplace. Order the above NBS publications from: Superintendent of Lkx-uments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20*02. Order the following NBS publications—FIPS and NBSIR 's—from the National Technical information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.

Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (KIPS PL'Bl— Publications in this scries collectively constitute the Federal Information Processing Standards Register. The Register serves as the official source of

information in the Federal Government regarding standards issued by NBS pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended. Public Law 89-306 (79 Sia'. 1 127). and as implemented

by Executive Order 1 1717 (38 FR 12315, dated May 1 !, 1973) and Part 6 of Title 15 CFR (Code of Federal

Regulations).

NBS Interagency Reports (NBSIR)—A special series of interim or final reports on work performed by NBS

for outside sponsors (both government and non-government). In general, initial distribution is handled by the sponsor; public distribution is by the National Technical Information Service, Springlicld, VA 22161, in paper copy or microfiche form.


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