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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 25 West 43rd Street, NY, NY 10036 Standards Action is now available via the World Wide Web For your convenience Standards Action can now be downloaded from the following web address: http://www.ansi.org/rooms/room_14/ This section solicits your comments on proposed draft new American National Standards, including the national adoption of ISO and IEC standards, and on proposals to revise, reaffirm or withdraw approval of existing American National Standards. A draft standard is listed in this section under the ANSI-accredited standards developer (ASD) that sponsors it and from whom a copy may be obtained. Comments in connection with a draft American National Standard must be submitted in writing to the ASD no later than the last day of the comment period specified herein. Such comments should be specific to the section(s) of the standard under review and include sufficient detail so as to enable the reader to understand the commenter’s position, concerns and suggested alternative language, if appropriate. Standard for consumer products Ordering Instructions for "Call-for-Comment" Listings 1. Order from the organization indicated for the specific proposal. 2. Use the full identification in your order, including the BSR prefix; for example, Electric Fuses BSR/SAE J554. 3. Include remittance with all orders. 4. BSR proposals will not be available after the deadline of call for comment. Comments should be addressed to the organization indicated, with a copy to the Board of Standards Review, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036. Fax: 212-840-2298; e-mail: [email protected] American National Standards Call for comment on proposals listed © 2002 by American National Standard Institute, Inc. ISSN 0038-9633 ANSI members may reproduce for internal distribution. Journals may excerpt items in their fields VOL. 33, #27 August 16, 2002 Contents American National Standards Call for Comment on Standards Proposals................................................. 2 Call for Comment Contact Information........................................................ 8 Initiation of Canvasses.................................................................................. 10 Final Actions .................................................................................................. 11 Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) .............................................. 13 International Standards ISO Draft Standards ...................................................................................... 14 ISO Newly Published Standards .................................................................. 15 CEN/CENELEC................................................................................................. 16 Registration of Organization Names in the U.S. ........................................... 18 Proposed Foreign Government Regulations ................................................ 18 Information Concerning .................................................................................. 19

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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 25 West 43rd Street NY NY 10036

Standards Action is now available via the World Wide Web

For your convenience Standards Action can now be downloaded from the following web address

httpwwwansiorgroomsroom_14

This section solicits your comments on proposed draft new American National Standards including the national adoption of ISO and IEC standards and on proposals to revise reaffirm or withdraw approval of existing American National Standards A draft standard is listed in this section under the ANSI-accredited standards developer (ASD) that sponsors it and from whom a copy may be obtained Comments in connection with a draft American National Standard must be submitted in writing to the ASD no later than the last day of the comment period specified herein Such comments should be specific to the section(s) of the standard under review and include sufficient detail so as to enable the reader to understand the commenterrsquos position concerns and suggested alternative language if appropriate

Standard for consumer products

Ordering Instructions for Call-for-Comment Listings

1 Order from the organization indicated for the specific proposal

2 Use the full identification in your order including the BSR prefix for example Electric Fuses BSRSAE J554

3 Include remittance with all orders

4 BSR proposals will not be available after the deadline of call for comment

Comments should be addressed to the organization indicated with a copy to the Board of Standards Review American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 Fax 212-840-2298 e-mail psaansiorg

American National Standards Call for comment on proposals listed

copy 2002 by American National Standard Institute Inc ISSN 0038-9633 ANSI members may reproduce for internal distribution Journals may excerpt items in their fields

VOL 33 27 August 16 2002

Contents American National Standards Call for Comment on Standards Proposals 2 Call for Comment Contact Information 8 Initiation of Canvasses 10 Final Actions 11 Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) 13

International Standards ISO Draft Standards 14 ISO Newly Published Standards 15

CENCENELEC 16

Registration of Organization Names in the US 18 Proposed Foreign Government Regulations 18 Information Concerning 19

Comment Deadline September 152002ASA (ASC S2) (Acoustical Society of America)

New Standards

BSR S227-200x Mechanical Vibration - Guidelines for theMeasurement and Evaluation of Ship Propulsion Machinery Vibration(new standard)

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Contains guidelines for the measurement and evaluation of shippropulsion system vibration including limits for acceptability It isapplicable to all ocean-going ships and inland vessels Test conditionsinstrumentation data analysis and evaluation and reportingrequirements are described

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Comment Deadline September 302002ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions)

Revisions

BSR T1404-200x Network and Customer Installation Interfaces - DS3Metallic Interface Specification (revision of ANSI T1404-1994 andANSI T1404a-1996)

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Describes network and customer installation DS3 metallic interfacesRequirements on DS3 electrical parameters basic framing format M23multiplex and C-Bit Parity applications and physical signalcharacteristics are included or referenced

Reaffirmations

BSR T1104-1991 (R200x) Exchange-Interexchange Carrier Interfaces -Individual Channel Signaling Protocols (reaffirmation of ANSIT1104-1991 (R1997))

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Enables a wireline exchange carrier (EC) entity and an interexchangecarrier (IC) international carrier (INC) or consolidated carrier entity toprovide interconnecting equipment that operates compatibly Thisstandard gives individual-channel signaling protocol requirements for theinterface located between a public-switched EC network within anaccess area and an IC INC or consolidated carrier network

BSR T1611-1991 (R200x) Signalling System Number 7 (SS7) -Supplementary Services for Non-ISDN Subscribers (reaffirmation ofANSI T1611-1991 (R1997))

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Describes thirteen services for non-integrated services digital network(non-ISDN) subscribers along with their supporting SS7 protocols Theyprovide enhanced functionality for user with non-ISDN interfaces whoaccess SS7 capable networks

BSR T1618-1991 (R200x) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Core Aspects of Frame Protocol for Use with Frame Relay BearerService (reaffirmation of ANSI T1618-1991 (R1997))

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Provides a description of the protocol to support the data transfer phaseof the Frame Relay bearer service as defined in ANSI T1606 Framerelaying bearer service - Architectural framework and service descriptionincluding Addendum 1 The protocol defined in this standard is a protocoloperating in the lowest sublayer of the data link layer of the OSIreference model and is based on a subset of ANSI T1602 (LAPD) calledthe core aspects

BSR T1645-1995 (R200x) B-ISDN Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer -Service Specific Coordination Function for Support of Signaling at theNetwork Node Interface (SSCF at the NNI) (reaffirmation of ANSIT1645-1995)

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Provides a function that is part of the ATM Adaptation layer for thesupport of signaling (SAAL) at the Network Node Interface (NNI) of theB-ISDN This function is used to map the service of the Service SpecificConnection Oriented Protocol (SSCOP) of the AAL to the requirementsof an SAAL user at the NNI as defined in ANSI T1111 Theserequirements cover the needs for signaling between network nodes andnetworks

BSR T1660-1998 (R200x) Signalling System Number 7 - CallCompletion to a Portable Number - Integrated Text (reaffirmation ofANSI T1660-1998)

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Describes the SS7 network capabilities for completing calls to end userswith portable numbers The SS7 network capability known as CCPNprovides the core functionality CCPN also includes optional networkcapabilities for obtaining the routing information outlined in 41 anddescribed in Annexes A-C to supplement the CCPN capability Theseoptional network capabilities are NP Query-Response NP Release toPivot and NP Query on Release

BSR T1664-1997 (R200x) Broadband ISDN - Point-to-MultipointCallConnection Control (reaffirmation of ANSI T1664-1997)

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Describes the basic B-ISDN User Part signaling procedures for theset-up and clearing of national B-ISDN CS21 point-to-multipoint networkconnections The action to be taken at six exchange types is describedoriginating exchange intermediate national exchange outgoinginternational exchange intermediate international exchange incominginternational exchange and destination exchange

standards action - august 16 2002 - 2 of 21 pages

BSR T1665-1997 (R200x) Broadband ISDN - Overview of ANSIB-ISDN NNI Signaling Capability Set 2 Step 1 (reaffirmation of ANSIT1665-1997)

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Provides an overview of the capabilities of the ANSI Broadband ISDNNetwork Node Interface (B-ISDN NNI) for the Broadband ISDN SignalingCapability Set 2 Step 1 (B-ISDN NNI CS 21) This standard should thusbe seen as an increment to ANSI T1648 Section 1 which provides anoverview of the B-ISUP for Signaling Capability Set 1

Withdrawals

ANSI T1617-1991 (R1997) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Core Aspects of Frame Protocol for Use with Frame Relay BearerService (withdrawal of ANSI T1617-1991 (R1997))

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Specifies the procedures for user-network signaling for ISDN support offrame relay calls It defines the messages and procedures for B-channelH-channel and D-channel frame relay connections to a frame handler(FH) and B-channel and H-channel frame relay connections to a remoteframe handler (RFH)

BHMA (Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRBHMA A15614-200x Sliding and Folding Door Hardware (revisionof ANSIBHMA A15614-1997)

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This Standard establishes requirements for Sliding and Folding DoorHardware Cycle tests abuse durability static load smoothness staticfriction kinetic friction and finish tests are included Hardware for light tovery heavy doors is covered including both residential and industrialapplications

BSRBHMA A15622-200x Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems (revisionof ANSIBHMA A15622-1996)

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This Standard establishes requirements for the performance andinstallation of gasketing systems including intumescents applied to ormortised to doors frames or both Included are performance testsintended to provide installation guidelines resistance to smoke and airinfiltration and measure the life and durability of gasketing materials

IPC (IPC - Association Connecting ElectronicsIndustries)

New Standards

BSRIPC HDBK-610-200x Handbook and Guide to IPC-A-610 (IncludesIPC-A-610B and C Comparison) (new standard)

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The intent of this handbook is to explain the technical rationale forselected Acceptability Process Indicator and Defect criteria and topresent beneficial information regarding assembly technology Inaddition other supporting information is provided to give a broaderunderstanding of the process considerations needed for the productionof acceptable hardware The target reader of this handbook is aninspection supervisor inspector process or manufacturing engineer

BSRIPC SMEMA-9851-200x Mechanical Equipment Interface (newstandard)

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The purpose of this standard is to provide an equipment interfacespecification for board transfer manufacturing systems ofsurface-mounted printed circuit boards This specification provides theminimum requirement that conveyor-to-conveyor equipment shall meetand does not represent a complete specification for the equipmentrsquosinterface

ISA (ISA -The Instrumentation Systems andAutomation Society)

New National Adoptions

BSRISA 120201-1998 (IEC 60079-11) Electrical Apparatus for Use inClass I Zones 0 1 amp 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations - IntrinsicSafety i (new national adoption)

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Specifies the construction and testing of intrinsically safe apparatusintended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for associatedapparatus which is intended for connection to intrinsically safe circuitswhich enter such atmospheres

NEMA (ASC C80) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSR C801-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (GCR) (revision ofANSI C801-1995)

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Covers the requirements for electrical rigid steel conduit for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finished conduit isproduced in nominal 10-ft (305m) lengths threaded on each end withone coupling attached

standards action - august 16 2002 - 3 of 21 pages

BSR C803-200x Electrical Metallic Tubing - Zinc Coated (EMT)(revision of ANSI C803-1995)

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Covers the requirements for steel electrical metallic tubing for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system typically furnished innominal 10-ft (305 m) lengths It is protected on the exterior surface witha metallic zinc coating or alternate corrosion protection coating and onthe interior surface with a zinc or organic coating This standard alsocovers elbows for electrical metallic tubing

BSR C805-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (ARC) (revision ofANSI C805-1995)

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Covers the requirements for electrical rigid aluminum conduit for use asa raceway for the wires or cables of an electrical system The finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached This standard also covers aluminumconduit couplings elbows nipples and conduit lengths other than 10 ft(305 m)

BSR C806-200x Intermediate Metal Conduit - Zinc Coated (IMC)(revision of ANSI C806-1994)

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Covers the requirements for steel Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduitfor use as a raceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached It is protected on the exterior surfacewith a metallic zinc coating or an alternate corrosion resistant coatingand on the interior surface with a zinc or organic coating

NSF (NSF International)

Revisions

BSRNSF 49-200x Class II (Laminar Flow) Biohazard Cabinetry(revision of ANSINSF 49-2002)

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Issue 5 - Ballot of revisions of normative references inflow velocity testapparatus and Annexes A and F test requirements

RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industries Association)

Revisions

BSRRVIA EGS-1-200x Engine Generator Sets for RecreationalVehicles (revision of ANSIRVIA EGS-1-1997)

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Sets forth safety requirements and standards for engine generatorshaving a continuous rating of 15 kilowatts or less intended forinstallation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar mobileapplications It is not intended to apply to emergency or standbygenerators for railroad car installations military specification enginegenerators marine use or similar specialized equipment Included in thisstandard are recommended safety measures for installations use andcare

SCTE (Society of Cable TelecommunicationsEngineers)

New Standards

BSRSCTE 149-200x Test Method for Velocity of Propagation (newstandard)

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IPS TP 114 The method described in this procedure provides a means tomeasure the velocity of propagation (Vp) in coaxial cables This methodis for use with cables having low-loss dielectrics as noted in SCTE IPSSP-100 and SP-001 that have relative permittivity nearly constant withfrequency

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association)

Supplements

BSRTIA 102AABC-2-200x (SP-3-4661-AD2) Project 25 - TrunkingControl Channel Messages - Addendum 2 - Multi Band Operations(supplement to ANSITIAEIA 102AABC-2000)

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The purpose of this addendum is to update information contained in thestandard

BSRTIA 41-E700-200x (SP-3-3590-700) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Introduction toWIN Functional Plane (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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Single copy price $3800This part defines the distributed functional plane (DFP) for the WIN

BSRTIA 41-E730-200x (SP-3-3590-730 - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - WIN DistributedPlane and Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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Single copy price $3800This part provides call and service processing and control

standards action - august 16 2002 - 4 of 21 pages

BSRTIA 41-E750-200x (SP-3-3590-750) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - SSFCCF Call andService Logic Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This part describes the WIN call and service logic processing in terms ofcall modeling and modeling of service logic processing

BSRTIA 41-E790-200x (SP-3-3590-790) - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Annexes (reviseand partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This annex provides an example of how the WIN funtional entities can bemapped

UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc)

New Standards

BSRUL 199-200x Standard for Safety for Automatic Sprinklers forFire-Protection Service (Bulletin dated 7-25-02) (new standard)

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Covers automatic sprinklers intended for installation on sprinkler systemsfor fire-protection service Requirements for the installation and use ofsprinklers are included in the Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems NFPA 13 Material includes new proposals for (1) New leakagetest (2) Operation-Lodgement test (3) Glass bulb integrity and (4)Operation temperature (bath) test and miscellaneous revisions

New National Adoptions

BSRUL 60745-1-200x Standard for Safety for Hand HeldMotor-Operated Electric Tools (Bulletin dated July 31 2002) (newnational adoption)

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This International Standard deals with the safety of hand-heldmotor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools the rated voltage ofthe tools being not more than 250 V for single-phase ac or dc toolsand 440 V for three-phase ac

Revisions

BSRUL 508-2001a Standard for Safety for Industrial Control Equipment(Bulletin dated 8-16-02) (revision of ANSIUL 508-2001a)

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Covers industrial control devices rated 1500 volts or less and devicesaccessory thereto for starting stopping regulating controlling orprotecting electric motors Also covers industrial control devices orsystems that store or process information and are provided with anoutput motor control function(s) For use in ordinary locations inaccordance with the NEC NFPA 70

BSRUL 696-200x Standard for Safety for Electric Toys (revision ofANSIUL 696-1995)

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Covers electrically-operated toys including miniatures of full-sizedappliances that may not necessarily perform the expected function of thecopied appliance and that are intended to be used on nominal 120-voltbranch circuits

BSRUL 1191-200x Standard for Safety for Components for PersonalFlotation Devices (Bulletin dated 2-22-02) (revision of ANSIUL1191-2002)

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Covers components intended for use in the manufacturer of personalflotation devices The components addressed in this Standard areintended for use in personal flotation devices which comply with therequirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc and the United StatesCoast Guard Subparts of Chapter I Title 46 Code of FederalRegulations Proposed changes 1 - Compartment Materials Proposal 2- Battery-Operated Manual-Automatic Inflation Systems

BSRUL 1699-200x Standard for Safety for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters(revision of ANSIUL 1699-2002)

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(1) Addition of Test Method to Requirements for Surge Testing (2)Clarification of the Requirements for Installation Instructions (3)Miscellaneous Requirements and (4) Revision of Requirements forPeak Inrush Current

Comment Deadline October 152002Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically may beaccessed at webstoreansiorg

AHAM (Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers)

Reaffirmations

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

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Establishes standard methods for measuring performance and includessections on definitions test conditions tests for standard measurementsperformance tests and safety which apply to room air conditioners asdefined in 31 Performance tests for Heating-Cooling Units (Section7)apply to units designed as air-to-air source heat pumps with or withoutsupplementary electric resistance heat The tests apply to units withelectric resistance as the only heat source

standards action - august 16 2002 - 5 of 21 pages

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

Reaffirmations

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Channel Code is a family of linear bar code symbols designed forencoding strings of 2 to 7 digits in the least symbol length possibleReference decode algorithm and optional check calculation are includedin this document There are six defined sizes of the symbols

BSRAIM BC-13-1998 (R200x) International Symbology Specification -Aztec Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-13-1998)

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Aztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark andlight square data modules It has a finder pattern of concentric squarerings centered on a single dark module located in the center of thesymbol Aztec Code is designed with user-selectable percentages oferror correction

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

New Standards

BSRASME N2781-200x Self-Operated and Power OperatedSafety-Related Valves Functional Specification Standard (newstandard)

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Establishes requirements for functional specification for safety-relatedself-operated and power-operated valves for application in a nuclearpower plant

Withdrawals

BSRASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - Diesel andBurner Fuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of testing Diesel and burner fuels may include thedetermination of one or more of the following (a) Composition (b)Content of foreign matter solid or liquid (c) Heating value (d) Gravity(e) Viscosity (f) Ignition characteristics Under the term Diesel andburner fuels gasoline as used in spark-ignition internal combustionengines is not included

BSRASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - GaseousFuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of this Code is specification of standard methods fordetermining those chemical and physical properties of gaseous fuels thatare required in tests of equipment using such fuels as a source of energyfor generating heat or power

BSRASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997) Performance Test Code -Displacement Compressors Vacuum Pumps and Blowers (withdrawalof ANSIASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997))

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Applies to testing of compressor units when operated under conditionswhich permit discharging the gas compressed into the atmosphere orinto pipelines or receivers in which the pressure may be maintainedessentially uniform and free from pulsations It is intended to cover thecompressor only and is applicable only when the unit is operated withoutinlet pipe or duct or when the magnitude and the overall effect ofpressure waves within an inlet duct fall within limits specified in thisCode

AWWA (American Water Works Association)

Supplements

BSRAWWA C213a-200x Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interiorand Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (supplement to ANSIAWWAC213-2001)

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P 14 and 15 Sec 5325 Impact revise to read 5325 ImpactPrepare two cold-rolled steel panels 3 in x 3 in x 0125 in (76 mm x 76mm x 32 mm) by blast cleaning one side according to Sec 4422

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance)

New Standards

BSREIA 932-200x Surge Withstand Telecommunications FuseQualification Specification (new standard)

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(SP-4951) Defines the qualification program for surge withstandtelecommunication fuses

Revisions

BSREIA 198-1-F-200x Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors - Classes I II IIIand IV - Part I Characteristics and Requirements (revision ofANSIEIA 198-1-E-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from globalihscomOrder from Cecelia Yates EIA cyateseiaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $4900

(SP-4979) It provides means to characterize ceramic capacitorselectrically and mechanically by use of type designators In addition thissection outlines dielectric classifications marking specifications and testsequences

BSREIA 364-10A-200x Fluid Immersion Test Procedure for ElectricalConnectors (revision of ANSIEIA 364-10A-2000)

Obtain an electronic copy from globalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Cecelia Yates EIA

cyateseiaorg

Single copy price $4100

(SP-5006) Establishes test methods to determine the ability of anelectrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due toexposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may comeinto contact during service life

standards action - august 16 2002 - 6 of 21 pages

EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

Order from ESD Association Ph 315-339-6937Send comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $3750

Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

Obtain an electronic copy from wwwglobalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Daniel M Threlkel NEMA (ASC

C19) dan_threlkelnemaorg

Single copy price $17400

Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

Order from Randolph N Roy NEMA (ASC C78) ran_roynemaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $2400

Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

Order from Sharyn Berki SDI (ASC A250) sabwherryassoccomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to J J Wherry SDI (ASC A250)

jjwwherryassoccom

Single copy price $1800 Non-member Price $150 Member Price

To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

standards action - august 16 2002 - 7 of 21 pages

The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 8 of 21 pages

Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

standards action - august 16 2002 - 9 of 21 pages

Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

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DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 2: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

Comment Deadline September 152002ASA (ASC S2) (Acoustical Society of America)

New Standards

BSR S227-200x Mechanical Vibration - Guidelines for theMeasurement and Evaluation of Ship Propulsion Machinery Vibration(new standard)

Send comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Blaeser ASAsblaeseraiporg

Contains guidelines for the measurement and evaluation of shippropulsion system vibration including limits for acceptability It isapplicable to all ocean-going ships and inland vessels Test conditionsinstrumentation data analysis and evaluation and reportingrequirements are described

Click here to see these changes in full or look at the end of ldquoStandardsActionrdquo

Comment Deadline September 302002ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions)

Revisions

BSR T1404-200x Network and Customer Installation Interfaces - DS3Metallic Interface Specification (revision of ANSI T1404-1994 andANSI T1404a-1996)

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8lb1073pdfOrder from Jacqueline Brown-Ervin ATIS (ASC T1) jbrownatisorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $13000Electronic $14500Paper Copy

Describes network and customer installation DS3 metallic interfacesRequirements on DS3 electrical parameters basic framing format M23multiplex and C-Bit Parity applications and physical signalcharacteristics are included or referenced

Reaffirmations

BSR T1104-1991 (R200x) Exchange-Interexchange Carrier Interfaces -Individual Channel Signaling Protocols (reaffirmation of ANSIT1104-1991 (R1997))

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $22700Electronic $24800Paper

Enables a wireline exchange carrier (EC) entity and an interexchangecarrier (IC) international carrier (INC) or consolidated carrier entity toprovide interconnecting equipment that operates compatibly Thisstandard gives individual-channel signaling protocol requirements for theinterface located between a public-switched EC network within anaccess area and an IC INC or consolidated carrier network

BSR T1611-1991 (R200x) Signalling System Number 7 (SS7) -Supplementary Services for Non-ISDN Subscribers (reaffirmation ofANSI T1611-1991 (R1997))

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $35200Electronic $38200Paper

Describes thirteen services for non-integrated services digital network(non-ISDN) subscribers along with their supporting SS7 protocols Theyprovide enhanced functionality for user with non-ISDN interfaces whoaccess SS7 capable networks

BSR T1618-1991 (R200x) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Core Aspects of Frame Protocol for Use with Frame Relay BearerService (reaffirmation of ANSI T1618-1991 (R1997))

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $10800Electronic $12300Paper

Provides a description of the protocol to support the data transfer phaseof the Frame Relay bearer service as defined in ANSI T1606 Framerelaying bearer service - Architectural framework and service descriptionincluding Addendum 1 The protocol defined in this standard is a protocoloperating in the lowest sublayer of the data link layer of the OSIreference model and is based on a subset of ANSI T1602 (LAPD) calledthe core aspects

BSR T1645-1995 (R200x) B-ISDN Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer -Service Specific Coordination Function for Support of Signaling at theNetwork Node Interface (SSCF at the NNI) (reaffirmation of ANSIT1645-1995)

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $16400Electronic $18500Paper

Provides a function that is part of the ATM Adaptation layer for thesupport of signaling (SAAL) at the Network Node Interface (NNI) of theB-ISDN This function is used to map the service of the Service SpecificConnection Oriented Protocol (SSCOP) of the AAL to the requirementsof an SAAL user at the NNI as defined in ANSI T1111 Theserequirements cover the needs for signaling between network nodes andnetworks

BSR T1660-1998 (R200x) Signalling System Number 7 - CallCompletion to a Portable Number - Integrated Text (reaffirmation ofANSI T1660-1998)

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $16400Electronic $18500Paper

Describes the SS7 network capabilities for completing calls to end userswith portable numbers The SS7 network capability known as CCPNprovides the core functionality CCPN also includes optional networkcapabilities for obtaining the routing information outlined in 41 anddescribed in Annexes A-C to supplement the CCPN capability Theseoptional network capabilities are NP Query-Response NP Release toPivot and NP Query on Release

BSR T1664-1997 (R200x) Broadband ISDN - Point-to-MultipointCallConnection Control (reaffirmation of ANSI T1664-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $17500Electronic $19600Paper

Describes the basic B-ISDN User Part signaling procedures for theset-up and clearing of national B-ISDN CS21 point-to-multipoint networkconnections The action to be taken at six exchange types is describedoriginating exchange intermediate national exchange outgoinginternational exchange intermediate international exchange incominginternational exchange and destination exchange

standards action - august 16 2002 - 2 of 21 pages

BSR T1665-1997 (R200x) Broadband ISDN - Overview of ANSIB-ISDN NNI Signaling Capability Set 2 Step 1 (reaffirmation of ANSIT1665-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $9600Electronic $11100Paper

Provides an overview of the capabilities of the ANSI Broadband ISDNNetwork Node Interface (B-ISDN NNI) for the Broadband ISDN SignalingCapability Set 2 Step 1 (B-ISDN NNI CS 21) This standard should thusbe seen as an increment to ANSI T1648 Section 1 which provides anoverview of the B-ISUP for Signaling Capability Set 1

Withdrawals

ANSI T1617-1991 (R1997) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Core Aspects of Frame Protocol for Use with Frame Relay BearerService (withdrawal of ANSI T1617-1991 (R1997))

Obtain an electronic copy fromftpftpt1orgpubansiBSR8WITHDRAWTXT

Order from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $22700Electronic $24800Paper

Specifies the procedures for user-network signaling for ISDN support offrame relay calls It defines the messages and procedures for B-channelH-channel and D-channel frame relay connections to a frame handler(FH) and B-channel and H-channel frame relay connections to a remoteframe handler (RFH)

BHMA (Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRBHMA A15614-200x Sliding and Folding Door Hardware (revisionof ANSIBHMA A15614-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from mptierneysnetnetOrder from Michael Tierney BHMA mptierneysnetnetSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $1800

This Standard establishes requirements for Sliding and Folding DoorHardware Cycle tests abuse durability static load smoothness staticfriction kinetic friction and finish tests are included Hardware for light tovery heavy doors is covered including both residential and industrialapplications

BSRBHMA A15622-200x Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems (revisionof ANSIBHMA A15622-1996)

Obtain an electronic copy from mptierneysnetnetOrder from Michael Tierney BHMA mptierneysnetnetSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $1800

This Standard establishes requirements for the performance andinstallation of gasketing systems including intumescents applied to ormortised to doors frames or both Included are performance testsintended to provide installation guidelines resistance to smoke and airinfiltration and measure the life and durability of gasketing materials

IPC (IPC - Association Connecting ElectronicsIndustries)

New Standards

BSRIPC HDBK-610-200x Handbook and Guide to IPC-A-610 (IncludesIPC-A-610B and C Comparison) (new standard)

Obtain an electronic copy from ButcrhipcorgOrder from Rhoda Butchin IPC ButcrhipcorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price Free

The intent of this handbook is to explain the technical rationale forselected Acceptability Process Indicator and Defect criteria and topresent beneficial information regarding assembly technology Inaddition other supporting information is provided to give a broaderunderstanding of the process considerations needed for the productionof acceptable hardware The target reader of this handbook is aninspection supervisor inspector process or manufacturing engineer

BSRIPC SMEMA-9851-200x Mechanical Equipment Interface (newstandard)

Obtain an electronic copy from ButcrhipcorgOrder from Rhoda Butchin IPC ButcrhipcorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price Free

The purpose of this standard is to provide an equipment interfacespecification for board transfer manufacturing systems ofsurface-mounted printed circuit boards This specification provides theminimum requirement that conveyor-to-conveyor equipment shall meetand does not represent a complete specification for the equipmentrsquosinterface

ISA (ISA -The Instrumentation Systems andAutomation Society)

New National Adoptions

BSRISA 120201-1998 (IEC 60079-11) Electrical Apparatus for Use inClass I Zones 0 1 amp 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations - IntrinsicSafety i (new national adoption)

Obtain an electronic copy from httpwwwisaorgstandardsansireviewOrder from Victor Gournas ISA vgournasisaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price Free

Specifies the construction and testing of intrinsically safe apparatusintended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for associatedapparatus which is intended for connection to intrinsically safe circuitswhich enter such atmospheres

NEMA (ASC C80) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSR C801-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (GCR) (revision ofANSI C801-1995)

Obtain an electronic copy from E-Mail globalihscom Websitewwwglobalihscom

Order from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to John Collins NEMA (ASC C80)

joh_collinsnemaorg

Single copy price $4100

Covers the requirements for electrical rigid steel conduit for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finished conduit isproduced in nominal 10-ft (305m) lengths threaded on each end withone coupling attached

standards action - august 16 2002 - 3 of 21 pages

BSR C803-200x Electrical Metallic Tubing - Zinc Coated (EMT)(revision of ANSI C803-1995)

Obtain an electronic copy from E-Mail globalihscom Websitewwwglobalihscom

Order from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to John Collins NEMA (ASC C80)

joh_collinsnemaorg

Single copy price $4100

Covers the requirements for steel electrical metallic tubing for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system typically furnished innominal 10-ft (305 m) lengths It is protected on the exterior surface witha metallic zinc coating or alternate corrosion protection coating and onthe interior surface with a zinc or organic coating This standard alsocovers elbows for electrical metallic tubing

BSR C805-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (ARC) (revision ofANSI C805-1995)

Obtain an electronic copy from E-Mail globalihscom Websitewwwglobalihscom

Order from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to John Collins NEMA (ASC C80)

joh_collinsnemaorg

Single copy price $3600

Covers the requirements for electrical rigid aluminum conduit for use asa raceway for the wires or cables of an electrical system The finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached This standard also covers aluminumconduit couplings elbows nipples and conduit lengths other than 10 ft(305 m)

BSR C806-200x Intermediate Metal Conduit - Zinc Coated (IMC)(revision of ANSI C806-1994)

Obtain an electronic copy from E-Mail globalihscom Websitewwwglobalihscom

Order from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to John Collins NEMA (ASC C80)

joh_collinsnemaorg

Single copy price $4100

Covers the requirements for steel Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduitfor use as a raceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached It is protected on the exterior surfacewith a metallic zinc coating or an alternate corrosion resistant coatingand on the interior surface with a zinc or organic coating

NSF (NSF International)

Revisions

BSRNSF 49-200x Class II (Laminar Flow) Biohazard Cabinetry(revision of ANSINSF 49-2002)

Obtain an electronic copy fromwwwtechstreetcomcgi-binbrowsePublisherpublisher_id=133ampsubgroup_id=10020

Order from wwwnsforgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Adi Pour co Manu Kotha NSF

Kothansforg

Single copy price $3500

Issue 5 - Ballot of revisions of normative references inflow velocity testapparatus and Annexes A and F test requirements

RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industries Association)

Revisions

BSRRVIA EGS-1-200x Engine Generator Sets for RecreationalVehicles (revision of ANSIRVIA EGS-1-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from sleerviaorgOrder from Sharonne Lee RVIA sleerviaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $1000

Sets forth safety requirements and standards for engine generatorshaving a continuous rating of 15 kilowatts or less intended forinstallation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar mobileapplications It is not intended to apply to emergency or standbygenerators for railroad car installations military specification enginegenerators marine use or similar specialized equipment Included in thisstandard are recommended safety measures for installations use andcare

SCTE (Society of Cable TelecommunicationsEngineers)

New Standards

BSRSCTE 149-200x Test Method for Velocity of Propagation (newstandard)

Obtain an electronic copy from standardsscteorg orhttpwwwscteorgstandardsstandardsavailablehtml

Order from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to standardsscteorg

Single copy price Free for electronic versions

IPS TP 114 The method described in this procedure provides a means tomeasure the velocity of propagation (Vp) in coaxial cables This methodis for use with cables having low-loss dielectrics as noted in SCTE IPSSP-100 and SP-001 that have relative permittivity nearly constant withfrequency

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association)

Supplements

BSRTIA 102AABC-2-200x (SP-3-4661-AD2) Project 25 - TrunkingControl Channel Messages - Addendum 2 - Multi Band Operations(supplement to ANSITIAEIA 102AABC-2000)

Obtain an electronic copy from globalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Billie Zidek-Conner TIA

bzidekcotiaeiaorg

Single copy price $6400

The purpose of this addendum is to update information contained in thestandard

BSRTIA 41-E700-200x (SP-3-3590-700) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Introduction toWIN Functional Plane (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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BSRTIA 41-E730-200x (SP-3-3590-730 - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - WIN DistributedPlane and Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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BSRTIA 41-E750-200x (SP-3-3590-750) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - SSFCCF Call andService Logic Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This part describes the WIN call and service logic processing in terms ofcall modeling and modeling of service logic processing

BSRTIA 41-E790-200x (SP-3-3590-790) - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Annexes (reviseand partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This annex provides an example of how the WIN funtional entities can bemapped

UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc)

New Standards

BSRUL 199-200x Standard for Safety for Automatic Sprinklers forFire-Protection Service (Bulletin dated 7-25-02) (new standard)

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Covers automatic sprinklers intended for installation on sprinkler systemsfor fire-protection service Requirements for the installation and use ofsprinklers are included in the Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems NFPA 13 Material includes new proposals for (1) New leakagetest (2) Operation-Lodgement test (3) Glass bulb integrity and (4)Operation temperature (bath) test and miscellaneous revisions

New National Adoptions

BSRUL 60745-1-200x Standard for Safety for Hand HeldMotor-Operated Electric Tools (Bulletin dated July 31 2002) (newnational adoption)

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This International Standard deals with the safety of hand-heldmotor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools the rated voltage ofthe tools being not more than 250 V for single-phase ac or dc toolsand 440 V for three-phase ac

Revisions

BSRUL 508-2001a Standard for Safety for Industrial Control Equipment(Bulletin dated 8-16-02) (revision of ANSIUL 508-2001a)

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Covers industrial control devices rated 1500 volts or less and devicesaccessory thereto for starting stopping regulating controlling orprotecting electric motors Also covers industrial control devices orsystems that store or process information and are provided with anoutput motor control function(s) For use in ordinary locations inaccordance with the NEC NFPA 70

BSRUL 696-200x Standard for Safety for Electric Toys (revision ofANSIUL 696-1995)

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Covers electrically-operated toys including miniatures of full-sizedappliances that may not necessarily perform the expected function of thecopied appliance and that are intended to be used on nominal 120-voltbranch circuits

BSRUL 1191-200x Standard for Safety for Components for PersonalFlotation Devices (Bulletin dated 2-22-02) (revision of ANSIUL1191-2002)

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Covers components intended for use in the manufacturer of personalflotation devices The components addressed in this Standard areintended for use in personal flotation devices which comply with therequirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc and the United StatesCoast Guard Subparts of Chapter I Title 46 Code of FederalRegulations Proposed changes 1 - Compartment Materials Proposal 2- Battery-Operated Manual-Automatic Inflation Systems

BSRUL 1699-200x Standard for Safety for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters(revision of ANSIUL 1699-2002)

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(1) Addition of Test Method to Requirements for Surge Testing (2)Clarification of the Requirements for Installation Instructions (3)Miscellaneous Requirements and (4) Revision of Requirements forPeak Inrush Current

Comment Deadline October 152002Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically may beaccessed at webstoreansiorg

AHAM (Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers)

Reaffirmations

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

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Establishes standard methods for measuring performance and includessections on definitions test conditions tests for standard measurementsperformance tests and safety which apply to room air conditioners asdefined in 31 Performance tests for Heating-Cooling Units (Section7)apply to units designed as air-to-air source heat pumps with or withoutsupplementary electric resistance heat The tests apply to units withelectric resistance as the only heat source

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AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

Reaffirmations

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Channel Code is a family of linear bar code symbols designed forencoding strings of 2 to 7 digits in the least symbol length possibleReference decode algorithm and optional check calculation are includedin this document There are six defined sizes of the symbols

BSRAIM BC-13-1998 (R200x) International Symbology Specification -Aztec Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-13-1998)

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Aztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark andlight square data modules It has a finder pattern of concentric squarerings centered on a single dark module located in the center of thesymbol Aztec Code is designed with user-selectable percentages oferror correction

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

New Standards

BSRASME N2781-200x Self-Operated and Power OperatedSafety-Related Valves Functional Specification Standard (newstandard)

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Establishes requirements for functional specification for safety-relatedself-operated and power-operated valves for application in a nuclearpower plant

Withdrawals

BSRASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - Diesel andBurner Fuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of testing Diesel and burner fuels may include thedetermination of one or more of the following (a) Composition (b)Content of foreign matter solid or liquid (c) Heating value (d) Gravity(e) Viscosity (f) Ignition characteristics Under the term Diesel andburner fuels gasoline as used in spark-ignition internal combustionengines is not included

BSRASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - GaseousFuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of this Code is specification of standard methods fordetermining those chemical and physical properties of gaseous fuels thatare required in tests of equipment using such fuels as a source of energyfor generating heat or power

BSRASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997) Performance Test Code -Displacement Compressors Vacuum Pumps and Blowers (withdrawalof ANSIASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997))

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Applies to testing of compressor units when operated under conditionswhich permit discharging the gas compressed into the atmosphere orinto pipelines or receivers in which the pressure may be maintainedessentially uniform and free from pulsations It is intended to cover thecompressor only and is applicable only when the unit is operated withoutinlet pipe or duct or when the magnitude and the overall effect ofpressure waves within an inlet duct fall within limits specified in thisCode

AWWA (American Water Works Association)

Supplements

BSRAWWA C213a-200x Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interiorand Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (supplement to ANSIAWWAC213-2001)

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P 14 and 15 Sec 5325 Impact revise to read 5325 ImpactPrepare two cold-rolled steel panels 3 in x 3 in x 0125 in (76 mm x 76mm x 32 mm) by blast cleaning one side according to Sec 4422

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance)

New Standards

BSREIA 932-200x Surge Withstand Telecommunications FuseQualification Specification (new standard)

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(SP-4951) Defines the qualification program for surge withstandtelecommunication fuses

Revisions

BSREIA 198-1-F-200x Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors - Classes I II IIIand IV - Part I Characteristics and Requirements (revision ofANSIEIA 198-1-E-1997)

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(SP-4979) It provides means to characterize ceramic capacitorselectrically and mechanically by use of type designators In addition thissection outlines dielectric classifications marking specifications and testsequences

BSREIA 364-10A-200x Fluid Immersion Test Procedure for ElectricalConnectors (revision of ANSIEIA 364-10A-2000)

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(SP-5006) Establishes test methods to determine the ability of anelectrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due toexposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may comeinto contact during service life

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EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

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Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

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Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

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Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

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To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

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The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

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Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

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Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

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Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

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AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

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AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

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ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

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TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

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UL-NY

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Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

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rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

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ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 3: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

BSR T1665-1997 (R200x) Broadband ISDN - Overview of ANSIB-ISDN NNI Signaling Capability Set 2 Step 1 (reaffirmation of ANSIT1665-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from ftpftpt1orgpubansibsr8reaffirmtxtOrder from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $9600Electronic $11100Paper

Provides an overview of the capabilities of the ANSI Broadband ISDNNetwork Node Interface (B-ISDN NNI) for the Broadband ISDN SignalingCapability Set 2 Step 1 (B-ISDN NNI CS 21) This standard should thusbe seen as an increment to ANSI T1648 Section 1 which provides anoverview of the B-ISUP for Signaling Capability Set 1

Withdrawals

ANSI T1617-1991 (R1997) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Core Aspects of Frame Protocol for Use with Frame Relay BearerService (withdrawal of ANSI T1617-1991 (R1997))

Obtain an electronic copy fromftpftpt1orgpubansiBSR8WITHDRAWTXT

Order from ATIS Document CenterSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Susan Carioti ATIS (ASC T1)

scariotiatisorg

Single copy price $22700Electronic $24800Paper

Specifies the procedures for user-network signaling for ISDN support offrame relay calls It defines the messages and procedures for B-channelH-channel and D-channel frame relay connections to a frame handler(FH) and B-channel and H-channel frame relay connections to a remoteframe handler (RFH)

BHMA (Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRBHMA A15614-200x Sliding and Folding Door Hardware (revisionof ANSIBHMA A15614-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from mptierneysnetnetOrder from Michael Tierney BHMA mptierneysnetnetSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $1800

This Standard establishes requirements for Sliding and Folding DoorHardware Cycle tests abuse durability static load smoothness staticfriction kinetic friction and finish tests are included Hardware for light tovery heavy doors is covered including both residential and industrialapplications

BSRBHMA A15622-200x Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems (revisionof ANSIBHMA A15622-1996)

Obtain an electronic copy from mptierneysnetnetOrder from Michael Tierney BHMA mptierneysnetnetSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $1800

This Standard establishes requirements for the performance andinstallation of gasketing systems including intumescents applied to ormortised to doors frames or both Included are performance testsintended to provide installation guidelines resistance to smoke and airinfiltration and measure the life and durability of gasketing materials

IPC (IPC - Association Connecting ElectronicsIndustries)

New Standards

BSRIPC HDBK-610-200x Handbook and Guide to IPC-A-610 (IncludesIPC-A-610B and C Comparison) (new standard)

Obtain an electronic copy from ButcrhipcorgOrder from Rhoda Butchin IPC ButcrhipcorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price Free

The intent of this handbook is to explain the technical rationale forselected Acceptability Process Indicator and Defect criteria and topresent beneficial information regarding assembly technology Inaddition other supporting information is provided to give a broaderunderstanding of the process considerations needed for the productionof acceptable hardware The target reader of this handbook is aninspection supervisor inspector process or manufacturing engineer

BSRIPC SMEMA-9851-200x Mechanical Equipment Interface (newstandard)

Obtain an electronic copy from ButcrhipcorgOrder from Rhoda Butchin IPC ButcrhipcorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price Free

The purpose of this standard is to provide an equipment interfacespecification for board transfer manufacturing systems ofsurface-mounted printed circuit boards This specification provides theminimum requirement that conveyor-to-conveyor equipment shall meetand does not represent a complete specification for the equipmentrsquosinterface

ISA (ISA -The Instrumentation Systems andAutomation Society)

New National Adoptions

BSRISA 120201-1998 (IEC 60079-11) Electrical Apparatus for Use inClass I Zones 0 1 amp 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations - IntrinsicSafety i (new national adoption)

Obtain an electronic copy from httpwwwisaorgstandardsansireviewOrder from Victor Gournas ISA vgournasisaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price Free

Specifies the construction and testing of intrinsically safe apparatusintended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for associatedapparatus which is intended for connection to intrinsically safe circuitswhich enter such atmospheres

NEMA (ASC C80) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSR C801-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (GCR) (revision ofANSI C801-1995)

Obtain an electronic copy from E-Mail globalihscom Websitewwwglobalihscom

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Covers the requirements for electrical rigid steel conduit for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finished conduit isproduced in nominal 10-ft (305m) lengths threaded on each end withone coupling attached

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BSR C803-200x Electrical Metallic Tubing - Zinc Coated (EMT)(revision of ANSI C803-1995)

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Covers the requirements for steel electrical metallic tubing for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system typically furnished innominal 10-ft (305 m) lengths It is protected on the exterior surface witha metallic zinc coating or alternate corrosion protection coating and onthe interior surface with a zinc or organic coating This standard alsocovers elbows for electrical metallic tubing

BSR C805-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (ARC) (revision ofANSI C805-1995)

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Covers the requirements for electrical rigid aluminum conduit for use asa raceway for the wires or cables of an electrical system The finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached This standard also covers aluminumconduit couplings elbows nipples and conduit lengths other than 10 ft(305 m)

BSR C806-200x Intermediate Metal Conduit - Zinc Coated (IMC)(revision of ANSI C806-1994)

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Covers the requirements for steel Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduitfor use as a raceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached It is protected on the exterior surfacewith a metallic zinc coating or an alternate corrosion resistant coatingand on the interior surface with a zinc or organic coating

NSF (NSF International)

Revisions

BSRNSF 49-200x Class II (Laminar Flow) Biohazard Cabinetry(revision of ANSINSF 49-2002)

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Issue 5 - Ballot of revisions of normative references inflow velocity testapparatus and Annexes A and F test requirements

RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industries Association)

Revisions

BSRRVIA EGS-1-200x Engine Generator Sets for RecreationalVehicles (revision of ANSIRVIA EGS-1-1997)

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Sets forth safety requirements and standards for engine generatorshaving a continuous rating of 15 kilowatts or less intended forinstallation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar mobileapplications It is not intended to apply to emergency or standbygenerators for railroad car installations military specification enginegenerators marine use or similar specialized equipment Included in thisstandard are recommended safety measures for installations use andcare

SCTE (Society of Cable TelecommunicationsEngineers)

New Standards

BSRSCTE 149-200x Test Method for Velocity of Propagation (newstandard)

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IPS TP 114 The method described in this procedure provides a means tomeasure the velocity of propagation (Vp) in coaxial cables This methodis for use with cables having low-loss dielectrics as noted in SCTE IPSSP-100 and SP-001 that have relative permittivity nearly constant withfrequency

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association)

Supplements

BSRTIA 102AABC-2-200x (SP-3-4661-AD2) Project 25 - TrunkingControl Channel Messages - Addendum 2 - Multi Band Operations(supplement to ANSITIAEIA 102AABC-2000)

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The purpose of this addendum is to update information contained in thestandard

BSRTIA 41-E700-200x (SP-3-3590-700) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Introduction toWIN Functional Plane (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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Single copy price $3800This part defines the distributed functional plane (DFP) for the WIN

BSRTIA 41-E730-200x (SP-3-3590-730 - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - WIN DistributedPlane and Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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Single copy price $3800This part provides call and service processing and control

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BSRTIA 41-E750-200x (SP-3-3590-750) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - SSFCCF Call andService Logic Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This part describes the WIN call and service logic processing in terms ofcall modeling and modeling of service logic processing

BSRTIA 41-E790-200x (SP-3-3590-790) - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Annexes (reviseand partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This annex provides an example of how the WIN funtional entities can bemapped

UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc)

New Standards

BSRUL 199-200x Standard for Safety for Automatic Sprinklers forFire-Protection Service (Bulletin dated 7-25-02) (new standard)

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Covers automatic sprinklers intended for installation on sprinkler systemsfor fire-protection service Requirements for the installation and use ofsprinklers are included in the Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems NFPA 13 Material includes new proposals for (1) New leakagetest (2) Operation-Lodgement test (3) Glass bulb integrity and (4)Operation temperature (bath) test and miscellaneous revisions

New National Adoptions

BSRUL 60745-1-200x Standard for Safety for Hand HeldMotor-Operated Electric Tools (Bulletin dated July 31 2002) (newnational adoption)

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This International Standard deals with the safety of hand-heldmotor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools the rated voltage ofthe tools being not more than 250 V for single-phase ac or dc toolsand 440 V for three-phase ac

Revisions

BSRUL 508-2001a Standard for Safety for Industrial Control Equipment(Bulletin dated 8-16-02) (revision of ANSIUL 508-2001a)

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Covers industrial control devices rated 1500 volts or less and devicesaccessory thereto for starting stopping regulating controlling orprotecting electric motors Also covers industrial control devices orsystems that store or process information and are provided with anoutput motor control function(s) For use in ordinary locations inaccordance with the NEC NFPA 70

BSRUL 696-200x Standard for Safety for Electric Toys (revision ofANSIUL 696-1995)

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Covers electrically-operated toys including miniatures of full-sizedappliances that may not necessarily perform the expected function of thecopied appliance and that are intended to be used on nominal 120-voltbranch circuits

BSRUL 1191-200x Standard for Safety for Components for PersonalFlotation Devices (Bulletin dated 2-22-02) (revision of ANSIUL1191-2002)

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Covers components intended for use in the manufacturer of personalflotation devices The components addressed in this Standard areintended for use in personal flotation devices which comply with therequirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc and the United StatesCoast Guard Subparts of Chapter I Title 46 Code of FederalRegulations Proposed changes 1 - Compartment Materials Proposal 2- Battery-Operated Manual-Automatic Inflation Systems

BSRUL 1699-200x Standard for Safety for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters(revision of ANSIUL 1699-2002)

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(1) Addition of Test Method to Requirements for Surge Testing (2)Clarification of the Requirements for Installation Instructions (3)Miscellaneous Requirements and (4) Revision of Requirements forPeak Inrush Current

Comment Deadline October 152002Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically may beaccessed at webstoreansiorg

AHAM (Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers)

Reaffirmations

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

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Establishes standard methods for measuring performance and includessections on definitions test conditions tests for standard measurementsperformance tests and safety which apply to room air conditioners asdefined in 31 Performance tests for Heating-Cooling Units (Section7)apply to units designed as air-to-air source heat pumps with or withoutsupplementary electric resistance heat The tests apply to units withelectric resistance as the only heat source

standards action - august 16 2002 - 5 of 21 pages

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

Reaffirmations

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Channel Code is a family of linear bar code symbols designed forencoding strings of 2 to 7 digits in the least symbol length possibleReference decode algorithm and optional check calculation are includedin this document There are six defined sizes of the symbols

BSRAIM BC-13-1998 (R200x) International Symbology Specification -Aztec Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-13-1998)

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Aztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark andlight square data modules It has a finder pattern of concentric squarerings centered on a single dark module located in the center of thesymbol Aztec Code is designed with user-selectable percentages oferror correction

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

New Standards

BSRASME N2781-200x Self-Operated and Power OperatedSafety-Related Valves Functional Specification Standard (newstandard)

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Establishes requirements for functional specification for safety-relatedself-operated and power-operated valves for application in a nuclearpower plant

Withdrawals

BSRASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - Diesel andBurner Fuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of testing Diesel and burner fuels may include thedetermination of one or more of the following (a) Composition (b)Content of foreign matter solid or liquid (c) Heating value (d) Gravity(e) Viscosity (f) Ignition characteristics Under the term Diesel andburner fuels gasoline as used in spark-ignition internal combustionengines is not included

BSRASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - GaseousFuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of this Code is specification of standard methods fordetermining those chemical and physical properties of gaseous fuels thatare required in tests of equipment using such fuels as a source of energyfor generating heat or power

BSRASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997) Performance Test Code -Displacement Compressors Vacuum Pumps and Blowers (withdrawalof ANSIASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997))

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Applies to testing of compressor units when operated under conditionswhich permit discharging the gas compressed into the atmosphere orinto pipelines or receivers in which the pressure may be maintainedessentially uniform and free from pulsations It is intended to cover thecompressor only and is applicable only when the unit is operated withoutinlet pipe or duct or when the magnitude and the overall effect ofpressure waves within an inlet duct fall within limits specified in thisCode

AWWA (American Water Works Association)

Supplements

BSRAWWA C213a-200x Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interiorand Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (supplement to ANSIAWWAC213-2001)

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P 14 and 15 Sec 5325 Impact revise to read 5325 ImpactPrepare two cold-rolled steel panels 3 in x 3 in x 0125 in (76 mm x 76mm x 32 mm) by blast cleaning one side according to Sec 4422

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance)

New Standards

BSREIA 932-200x Surge Withstand Telecommunications FuseQualification Specification (new standard)

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(SP-4951) Defines the qualification program for surge withstandtelecommunication fuses

Revisions

BSREIA 198-1-F-200x Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors - Classes I II IIIand IV - Part I Characteristics and Requirements (revision ofANSIEIA 198-1-E-1997)

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(SP-4979) It provides means to characterize ceramic capacitorselectrically and mechanically by use of type designators In addition thissection outlines dielectric classifications marking specifications and testsequences

BSREIA 364-10A-200x Fluid Immersion Test Procedure for ElectricalConnectors (revision of ANSIEIA 364-10A-2000)

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(SP-5006) Establishes test methods to determine the ability of anelectrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due toexposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may comeinto contact during service life

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EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

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Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

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Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

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Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

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To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

standards action - august 16 2002 - 7 of 21 pages

The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

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Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

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Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

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ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

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Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

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Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

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13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

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prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

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BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

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Page 4: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

BSR C803-200x Electrical Metallic Tubing - Zinc Coated (EMT)(revision of ANSI C803-1995)

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Covers the requirements for steel electrical metallic tubing for use as araceway for wires or cables of an electrical system typically furnished innominal 10-ft (305 m) lengths It is protected on the exterior surface witha metallic zinc coating or alternate corrosion protection coating and onthe interior surface with a zinc or organic coating This standard alsocovers elbows for electrical metallic tubing

BSR C805-200x Rigid Steel Conduit - Zinc Coated (ARC) (revision ofANSI C805-1995)

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Covers the requirements for electrical rigid aluminum conduit for use asa raceway for the wires or cables of an electrical system The finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached This standard also covers aluminumconduit couplings elbows nipples and conduit lengths other than 10 ft(305 m)

BSR C806-200x Intermediate Metal Conduit - Zinc Coated (IMC)(revision of ANSI C806-1994)

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Covers the requirements for steel Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduitfor use as a raceway for wires or cables of an electrical system Finishedconduit is produced in nominal 10-ft (305-m) lengths threaded on eachend with one coupling attached It is protected on the exterior surfacewith a metallic zinc coating or an alternate corrosion resistant coatingand on the interior surface with a zinc or organic coating

NSF (NSF International)

Revisions

BSRNSF 49-200x Class II (Laminar Flow) Biohazard Cabinetry(revision of ANSINSF 49-2002)

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Issue 5 - Ballot of revisions of normative references inflow velocity testapparatus and Annexes A and F test requirements

RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industries Association)

Revisions

BSRRVIA EGS-1-200x Engine Generator Sets for RecreationalVehicles (revision of ANSIRVIA EGS-1-1997)

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Sets forth safety requirements and standards for engine generatorshaving a continuous rating of 15 kilowatts or less intended forinstallation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar mobileapplications It is not intended to apply to emergency or standbygenerators for railroad car installations military specification enginegenerators marine use or similar specialized equipment Included in thisstandard are recommended safety measures for installations use andcare

SCTE (Society of Cable TelecommunicationsEngineers)

New Standards

BSRSCTE 149-200x Test Method for Velocity of Propagation (newstandard)

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IPS TP 114 The method described in this procedure provides a means tomeasure the velocity of propagation (Vp) in coaxial cables This methodis for use with cables having low-loss dielectrics as noted in SCTE IPSSP-100 and SP-001 that have relative permittivity nearly constant withfrequency

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association)

Supplements

BSRTIA 102AABC-2-200x (SP-3-4661-AD2) Project 25 - TrunkingControl Channel Messages - Addendum 2 - Multi Band Operations(supplement to ANSITIAEIA 102AABC-2000)

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The purpose of this addendum is to update information contained in thestandard

BSRTIA 41-E700-200x (SP-3-3590-700) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Introduction toWIN Functional Plane (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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BSRTIA 41-E730-200x (SP-3-3590-730 - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - WIN DistributedPlane and Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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BSRTIA 41-E750-200x (SP-3-3590-750) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - SSFCCF Call andService Logic Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This part describes the WIN call and service logic processing in terms ofcall modeling and modeling of service logic processing

BSRTIA 41-E790-200x (SP-3-3590-790) - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Annexes (reviseand partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This annex provides an example of how the WIN funtional entities can bemapped

UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc)

New Standards

BSRUL 199-200x Standard for Safety for Automatic Sprinklers forFire-Protection Service (Bulletin dated 7-25-02) (new standard)

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Covers automatic sprinklers intended for installation on sprinkler systemsfor fire-protection service Requirements for the installation and use ofsprinklers are included in the Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems NFPA 13 Material includes new proposals for (1) New leakagetest (2) Operation-Lodgement test (3) Glass bulb integrity and (4)Operation temperature (bath) test and miscellaneous revisions

New National Adoptions

BSRUL 60745-1-200x Standard for Safety for Hand HeldMotor-Operated Electric Tools (Bulletin dated July 31 2002) (newnational adoption)

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This International Standard deals with the safety of hand-heldmotor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools the rated voltage ofthe tools being not more than 250 V for single-phase ac or dc toolsand 440 V for three-phase ac

Revisions

BSRUL 508-2001a Standard for Safety for Industrial Control Equipment(Bulletin dated 8-16-02) (revision of ANSIUL 508-2001a)

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Covers industrial control devices rated 1500 volts or less and devicesaccessory thereto for starting stopping regulating controlling orprotecting electric motors Also covers industrial control devices orsystems that store or process information and are provided with anoutput motor control function(s) For use in ordinary locations inaccordance with the NEC NFPA 70

BSRUL 696-200x Standard for Safety for Electric Toys (revision ofANSIUL 696-1995)

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Covers electrically-operated toys including miniatures of full-sizedappliances that may not necessarily perform the expected function of thecopied appliance and that are intended to be used on nominal 120-voltbranch circuits

BSRUL 1191-200x Standard for Safety for Components for PersonalFlotation Devices (Bulletin dated 2-22-02) (revision of ANSIUL1191-2002)

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Covers components intended for use in the manufacturer of personalflotation devices The components addressed in this Standard areintended for use in personal flotation devices which comply with therequirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc and the United StatesCoast Guard Subparts of Chapter I Title 46 Code of FederalRegulations Proposed changes 1 - Compartment Materials Proposal 2- Battery-Operated Manual-Automatic Inflation Systems

BSRUL 1699-200x Standard for Safety for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters(revision of ANSIUL 1699-2002)

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(1) Addition of Test Method to Requirements for Surge Testing (2)Clarification of the Requirements for Installation Instructions (3)Miscellaneous Requirements and (4) Revision of Requirements forPeak Inrush Current

Comment Deadline October 152002Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically may beaccessed at webstoreansiorg

AHAM (Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers)

Reaffirmations

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

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Establishes standard methods for measuring performance and includessections on definitions test conditions tests for standard measurementsperformance tests and safety which apply to room air conditioners asdefined in 31 Performance tests for Heating-Cooling Units (Section7)apply to units designed as air-to-air source heat pumps with or withoutsupplementary electric resistance heat The tests apply to units withelectric resistance as the only heat source

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AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

Reaffirmations

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Channel Code is a family of linear bar code symbols designed forencoding strings of 2 to 7 digits in the least symbol length possibleReference decode algorithm and optional check calculation are includedin this document There are six defined sizes of the symbols

BSRAIM BC-13-1998 (R200x) International Symbology Specification -Aztec Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-13-1998)

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Aztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark andlight square data modules It has a finder pattern of concentric squarerings centered on a single dark module located in the center of thesymbol Aztec Code is designed with user-selectable percentages oferror correction

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

New Standards

BSRASME N2781-200x Self-Operated and Power OperatedSafety-Related Valves Functional Specification Standard (newstandard)

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Establishes requirements for functional specification for safety-relatedself-operated and power-operated valves for application in a nuclearpower plant

Withdrawals

BSRASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - Diesel andBurner Fuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of testing Diesel and burner fuels may include thedetermination of one or more of the following (a) Composition (b)Content of foreign matter solid or liquid (c) Heating value (d) Gravity(e) Viscosity (f) Ignition characteristics Under the term Diesel andburner fuels gasoline as used in spark-ignition internal combustionengines is not included

BSRASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - GaseousFuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of this Code is specification of standard methods fordetermining those chemical and physical properties of gaseous fuels thatare required in tests of equipment using such fuels as a source of energyfor generating heat or power

BSRASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997) Performance Test Code -Displacement Compressors Vacuum Pumps and Blowers (withdrawalof ANSIASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997))

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Applies to testing of compressor units when operated under conditionswhich permit discharging the gas compressed into the atmosphere orinto pipelines or receivers in which the pressure may be maintainedessentially uniform and free from pulsations It is intended to cover thecompressor only and is applicable only when the unit is operated withoutinlet pipe or duct or when the magnitude and the overall effect ofpressure waves within an inlet duct fall within limits specified in thisCode

AWWA (American Water Works Association)

Supplements

BSRAWWA C213a-200x Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interiorand Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (supplement to ANSIAWWAC213-2001)

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P 14 and 15 Sec 5325 Impact revise to read 5325 ImpactPrepare two cold-rolled steel panels 3 in x 3 in x 0125 in (76 mm x 76mm x 32 mm) by blast cleaning one side according to Sec 4422

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance)

New Standards

BSREIA 932-200x Surge Withstand Telecommunications FuseQualification Specification (new standard)

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(SP-4951) Defines the qualification program for surge withstandtelecommunication fuses

Revisions

BSREIA 198-1-F-200x Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors - Classes I II IIIand IV - Part I Characteristics and Requirements (revision ofANSIEIA 198-1-E-1997)

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(SP-4979) It provides means to characterize ceramic capacitorselectrically and mechanically by use of type designators In addition thissection outlines dielectric classifications marking specifications and testsequences

BSREIA 364-10A-200x Fluid Immersion Test Procedure for ElectricalConnectors (revision of ANSIEIA 364-10A-2000)

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(SP-5006) Establishes test methods to determine the ability of anelectrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due toexposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may comeinto contact during service life

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EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

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Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

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Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

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Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

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To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

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The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

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Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

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Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

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ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

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Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

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prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 5: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

BSRTIA 41-E750-200x (SP-3-3590-750) WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - SSFCCF Call andService Logic Model (revise and partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This part describes the WIN call and service logic processing in terms ofcall modeling and modeling of service logic processing

BSRTIA 41-E790-200x (SP-3-3590-790) - WirelessRadiotelecommunications Intersystem Operations - Annexes (reviseand partition ANSITIAEIA 41-D-1997)

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This annex provides an example of how the WIN funtional entities can bemapped

UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc)

New Standards

BSRUL 199-200x Standard for Safety for Automatic Sprinklers forFire-Protection Service (Bulletin dated 7-25-02) (new standard)

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Covers automatic sprinklers intended for installation on sprinkler systemsfor fire-protection service Requirements for the installation and use ofsprinklers are included in the Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems NFPA 13 Material includes new proposals for (1) New leakagetest (2) Operation-Lodgement test (3) Glass bulb integrity and (4)Operation temperature (bath) test and miscellaneous revisions

New National Adoptions

BSRUL 60745-1-200x Standard for Safety for Hand HeldMotor-Operated Electric Tools (Bulletin dated July 31 2002) (newnational adoption)

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This International Standard deals with the safety of hand-heldmotor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools the rated voltage ofthe tools being not more than 250 V for single-phase ac or dc toolsand 440 V for three-phase ac

Revisions

BSRUL 508-2001a Standard for Safety for Industrial Control Equipment(Bulletin dated 8-16-02) (revision of ANSIUL 508-2001a)

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Covers industrial control devices rated 1500 volts or less and devicesaccessory thereto for starting stopping regulating controlling orprotecting electric motors Also covers industrial control devices orsystems that store or process information and are provided with anoutput motor control function(s) For use in ordinary locations inaccordance with the NEC NFPA 70

BSRUL 696-200x Standard for Safety for Electric Toys (revision ofANSIUL 696-1995)

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Covers electrically-operated toys including miniatures of full-sizedappliances that may not necessarily perform the expected function of thecopied appliance and that are intended to be used on nominal 120-voltbranch circuits

BSRUL 1191-200x Standard for Safety for Components for PersonalFlotation Devices (Bulletin dated 2-22-02) (revision of ANSIUL1191-2002)

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Covers components intended for use in the manufacturer of personalflotation devices The components addressed in this Standard areintended for use in personal flotation devices which comply with therequirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc and the United StatesCoast Guard Subparts of Chapter I Title 46 Code of FederalRegulations Proposed changes 1 - Compartment Materials Proposal 2- Battery-Operated Manual-Automatic Inflation Systems

BSRUL 1699-200x Standard for Safety for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters(revision of ANSIUL 1699-2002)

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(1) Addition of Test Method to Requirements for Surge Testing (2)Clarification of the Requirements for Installation Instructions (3)Miscellaneous Requirements and (4) Revision of Requirements forPeak Inrush Current

Comment Deadline October 152002Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically may beaccessed at webstoreansiorg

AHAM (Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers)

Reaffirmations

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

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Establishes standard methods for measuring performance and includessections on definitions test conditions tests for standard measurementsperformance tests and safety which apply to room air conditioners asdefined in 31 Performance tests for Heating-Cooling Units (Section7)apply to units designed as air-to-air source heat pumps with or withoutsupplementary electric resistance heat The tests apply to units withelectric resistance as the only heat source

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AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

Reaffirmations

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Channel Code is a family of linear bar code symbols designed forencoding strings of 2 to 7 digits in the least symbol length possibleReference decode algorithm and optional check calculation are includedin this document There are six defined sizes of the symbols

BSRAIM BC-13-1998 (R200x) International Symbology Specification -Aztec Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-13-1998)

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Aztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark andlight square data modules It has a finder pattern of concentric squarerings centered on a single dark module located in the center of thesymbol Aztec Code is designed with user-selectable percentages oferror correction

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

New Standards

BSRASME N2781-200x Self-Operated and Power OperatedSafety-Related Valves Functional Specification Standard (newstandard)

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Establishes requirements for functional specification for safety-relatedself-operated and power-operated valves for application in a nuclearpower plant

Withdrawals

BSRASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - Diesel andBurner Fuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of testing Diesel and burner fuels may include thedetermination of one or more of the following (a) Composition (b)Content of foreign matter solid or liquid (c) Heating value (d) Gravity(e) Viscosity (f) Ignition characteristics Under the term Diesel andburner fuels gasoline as used in spark-ignition internal combustionengines is not included

BSRASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - GaseousFuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992))

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The scope of this Code is specification of standard methods fordetermining those chemical and physical properties of gaseous fuels thatare required in tests of equipment using such fuels as a source of energyfor generating heat or power

BSRASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997) Performance Test Code -Displacement Compressors Vacuum Pumps and Blowers (withdrawalof ANSIASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997))

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Applies to testing of compressor units when operated under conditionswhich permit discharging the gas compressed into the atmosphere orinto pipelines or receivers in which the pressure may be maintainedessentially uniform and free from pulsations It is intended to cover thecompressor only and is applicable only when the unit is operated withoutinlet pipe or duct or when the magnitude and the overall effect ofpressure waves within an inlet duct fall within limits specified in thisCode

AWWA (American Water Works Association)

Supplements

BSRAWWA C213a-200x Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interiorand Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (supplement to ANSIAWWAC213-2001)

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P 14 and 15 Sec 5325 Impact revise to read 5325 ImpactPrepare two cold-rolled steel panels 3 in x 3 in x 0125 in (76 mm x 76mm x 32 mm) by blast cleaning one side according to Sec 4422

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance)

New Standards

BSREIA 932-200x Surge Withstand Telecommunications FuseQualification Specification (new standard)

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(SP-4951) Defines the qualification program for surge withstandtelecommunication fuses

Revisions

BSREIA 198-1-F-200x Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors - Classes I II IIIand IV - Part I Characteristics and Requirements (revision ofANSIEIA 198-1-E-1997)

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(SP-4979) It provides means to characterize ceramic capacitorselectrically and mechanically by use of type designators In addition thissection outlines dielectric classifications marking specifications and testsequences

BSREIA 364-10A-200x Fluid Immersion Test Procedure for ElectricalConnectors (revision of ANSIEIA 364-10A-2000)

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(SP-5006) Establishes test methods to determine the ability of anelectrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due toexposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may comeinto contact during service life

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EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

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Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

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Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

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Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

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To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

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The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

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Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

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Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

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Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

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ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 6: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

Reaffirmations

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

Order from Pat Sudac AIM (Organization) pataimglobalorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Mary Beth Hodil AIM

mbaimglobalorg

Single copy price $4500

Channel Code is a family of linear bar code symbols designed forencoding strings of 2 to 7 digits in the least symbol length possibleReference decode algorithm and optional check calculation are includedin this document There are six defined sizes of the symbols

BSRAIM BC-13-1998 (R200x) International Symbology Specification -Aztec Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-13-1998)

Order from Pat Sudac AIM (Organization) pataimglobalorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Mary Beth Hodil AIM

mbaimglobalorg

Single copy price $8500

Aztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark andlight square data modules It has a finder pattern of concentric squarerings centered on a single dark module located in the center of thesymbol Aztec Code is designed with user-selectable percentages oferror correction

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

New Standards

BSRASME N2781-200x Self-Operated and Power OperatedSafety-Related Valves Functional Specification Standard (newstandard)

Order from Silvana Rodriguez-Bhatti ASME rodriguezsasmeorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Jack Karian ASME

karianjasmeorg

Single copy price $1000

Establishes requirements for functional specification for safety-relatedself-operated and power-operated valves for application in a nuclearpower plant

Withdrawals

BSRASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - Diesel andBurner Fuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 31-1974 (R1992))

Order from Silvana Rodriguez-Bhatti ASME rodriguezsasmeorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to George Osolsobe ASME

osolsobegasmeorg

Single copy price $5500

The scope of testing Diesel and burner fuels may include thedetermination of one or more of the following (a) Composition (b)Content of foreign matter solid or liquid (c) Heating value (d) Gravity(e) Viscosity (f) Ignition characteristics Under the term Diesel andburner fuels gasoline as used in spark-ignition internal combustionengines is not included

BSRASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992) Performance Test Code - GaseousFuels (withdrawal of ANSIASME PTC 33-1974 (R1992))

Order from Silvana Rodriguez-Bhatti ASME rodriguezsasmeorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to George Osolsobe ASME

osolsobegasmeorg

Single copy price $5500

The scope of this Code is specification of standard methods fordetermining those chemical and physical properties of gaseous fuels thatare required in tests of equipment using such fuels as a source of energyfor generating heat or power

BSRASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997) Performance Test Code -Displacement Compressors Vacuum Pumps and Blowers (withdrawalof ANSIASME PTC 9-1974 (R1997))

Order from Silvana Rodriguez-Bhatti ASME rodriguezsasmeorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to George Osolsobe ASME

osolsobegasmeorg

Single copy price $5500

Applies to testing of compressor units when operated under conditionswhich permit discharging the gas compressed into the atmosphere orinto pipelines or receivers in which the pressure may be maintainedessentially uniform and free from pulsations It is intended to cover thecompressor only and is applicable only when the unit is operated withoutinlet pipe or duct or when the magnitude and the overall effect ofpressure waves within an inlet duct fall within limits specified in thisCode

AWWA (American Water Works Association)

Supplements

BSRAWWA C213a-200x Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interiorand Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (supplement to ANSIAWWAC213-2001)

Order from John Wilber AWWA jwilberawwaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $500

P 14 and 15 Sec 5325 Impact revise to read 5325 ImpactPrepare two cold-rolled steel panels 3 in x 3 in x 0125 in (76 mm x 76mm x 32 mm) by blast cleaning one side according to Sec 4422

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance)

New Standards

BSREIA 932-200x Surge Withstand Telecommunications FuseQualification Specification (new standard)

Obtain an electronic copy from globalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Cecelia Yates EIA

cyateseiaorg

Single copy price $6000

(SP-4951) Defines the qualification program for surge withstandtelecommunication fuses

Revisions

BSREIA 198-1-F-200x Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors - Classes I II IIIand IV - Part I Characteristics and Requirements (revision ofANSIEIA 198-1-E-1997)

Obtain an electronic copy from globalihscomOrder from Cecelia Yates EIA cyateseiaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $4900

(SP-4979) It provides means to characterize ceramic capacitorselectrically and mechanically by use of type designators In addition thissection outlines dielectric classifications marking specifications and testsequences

BSREIA 364-10A-200x Fluid Immersion Test Procedure for ElectricalConnectors (revision of ANSIEIA 364-10A-2000)

Obtain an electronic copy from globalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Cecelia Yates EIA

cyateseiaorg

Single copy price $4100

(SP-5006) Establishes test methods to determine the ability of anelectrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due toexposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may comeinto contact during service life

standards action - august 16 2002 - 6 of 21 pages

EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

Order from ESD Association Ph 315-339-6937Send comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $3750

Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

Obtain an electronic copy from wwwglobalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Daniel M Threlkel NEMA (ASC

C19) dan_threlkelnemaorg

Single copy price $17400

Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

Order from Randolph N Roy NEMA (ASC C78) ran_roynemaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $2400

Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

Order from Sharyn Berki SDI (ASC A250) sabwherryassoccomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to J J Wherry SDI (ASC A250)

jjwwherryassoccom

Single copy price $1800 Non-member Price $150 Member Price

To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

standards action - august 16 2002 - 7 of 21 pages

The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 8 of 21 pages

Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

standards action - august 16 2002 - 9 of 21 pages

Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

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This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 7: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

EOSESD (ESD Association Inc)

New Standards

BSRESD DS541-2002 Protection of Electrostatic DischargeSusceptible Items Packaging Materials Standard for ESD SensitiveItems (new standard)

Order from ESD Association Ph 315-339-6937Send comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $3750

Applies to packaging used to store transport and protect ESDSelectronic items during all phases of production and distribution Thisdocument does not address protection from EMIRFIEMP or protectionof volatile materials ESD protective packaging is a requirement of theoverall ESD control program ANSIESD S2020

NEMA (ASC C50) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Revisions

BSRNEMA MG 1-1998 Motors and Generators (revision of ANSINEMAMG 1-1993)

Obtain an electronic copy from wwwglobalihscomOrder from Global Engineering Documents httpglobalihscomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Daniel M Threlkel NEMA (ASC

C19) dan_threlkelnemaorg

Single copy price $17400

Provides more than 500 pages of manufacturing and performance datarelated to electric motors and generators

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)

Withdrawals

ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996) Lamp Base Temperature Rise Method ofMeasurement of (withdrawal of ANSI C7825-1991 (R1996))

Order from Randolph N Roy NEMA (ASC C78) ran_roynemaorgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to Same

Single copy price $2400

Covers the method of test and the specifications for test lampholders forlamps for domestic and general lighting service fitted with E12candelabra E17 intermediate E26 medium E26d double-contactmedium E-2650 x 39 skirted medium and E39 mogul screw bases

SDI (ASC A250) (Steel Door Institute)

Revisions

BSR A2506-200x Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing onStandard Steel Doors and Frames (revision of ANSI A2506-1997)

Order from Sharyn Berki SDI (ASC A250) sabwherryassoccomSend comments (with copy to BSR) to J J Wherry SDI (ASC A250)

jjwwherryassoccom

Single copy price $1800 Non-member Price $150 Member Price

To furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors andframes with practical information regarding accepted design practices forproper field preparation for buildersrsquo hardware

Corrections

BSRSMPTE 300-200x

The August 2 2002 Standards Action incorrectly lists BSRSMPTE300-200x as a revision The correct project intent requested a call forcomment listing as a reaffirmation Inquiries may be directed to CarlGirod SMPTE cgirodsmpteorg

BSRUL 489-200x

The August 9 2002 edition of Standards Action incorrectly listed BSRUL489-200x as a newly proposed American National Standard The correctproject intent should have been listed as a (revision of ANSIUL489-1994) Inquiries may be directed to Patricia A Sena UnderwritersLaboratories Inc PatriciaASenausulcom

standards action - august 16 2002 - 7 of 21 pages

The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 8 of 21 pages

Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

standards action - august 16 2002 - 9 of 21 pages

Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 8: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment This section is a list of developers whohave submitted standards for public review in this issue of Standards Action ndash it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers Please send alladdress corrections to Standards Action Editor American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 orstandactansiorg

Call for Comment Contact Information

Order from

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327

Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8460Fax (212) 591-8501Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

1414 Brook DriveDowners Grove IL 60515Phone 888-853-3503 US ampCanada 415-352-2168 OutsideUS amp CanadaFax 888-853-3512 US amp Canada630-932-7381 Outside US ampCanadaWeb wwwcomm-2000com

comm2000

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704Phone (800) 854-7179Fax (303) 379-2740Web wwwglobalihscom

Global Engineering Documents

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

ASC B7430200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404

UAMA (ASC B74)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 8 of 21 pages

Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

standards action - august 16 2002 - 9 of 21 pages

Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 9: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

Send comments to

Association of Home ApplianceManufacturers

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036Phone (202) 872-5955 x327Fax (202) 872-9354Web wwwahamorg

AHAM

Automatic IdentificationManufacturers

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238Phone (412) 963-7498Fax (412) 963-8753Web wwwaimusaorg

AIM (Organization)

ASC S135 Pinelawn Road Suite 114EMelville NY 11747Phone (631) 390-0215Fax (631) 390-0217Web asaaiporgindexhtml

ASA (ASC S1)

American Society of MechanicalEngineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue 20th FloorNew York NY 10016Phone (212) 591-8552Fax (212) 705-7196Web wwwasmeorg

ASME

Alliance for TelecommunicationsIndustry Solutions

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005Phone (202) 434-8839Fax (202) 347-7125Web wwwatisorg

ATIS (ASC T1)

American Water WorksAssociation

6666 West Quincy AvenueDenver CO 80235Phone (303) 794-7711Fax (303) 795-7603Webwwwawwaorgaspdefaultasp

AWWA

Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation

355 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York NY 10017Phone (860) 533-9382Fax (860) 533-9382Web wwwbuildershardwarecom

BHMA

Cemented Carbide ProducersAssc

30200 Detroit RoadCleveland OH 44145-1967Phone (440) 899-0010Fax (440) 892-1404Webwwwwherryassoccomccpaorg

CCPA (ASC B212)

Electronic Industries Alliance2500 Wilson Blvd Suite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7561Fax (703) 907-7549Web wwweiaorg

EIA

ESD Association Inc7900 Turin Road Bldg 3 Suite 2Rome NY 13440-2069Phone (315) 339-6937Fax (315) 339-6793Web wwwesdaorg

EOSESD

IPC - Association ConnectingElectronics Industries

2215 Sanders RoadNorthbrook IL 60062-6135Phone (847) 790-5326Fax (847) 509-9798Web wwwipcorg

IPC

ISA-The Instrumentation Systemsand Automation Society

67 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709Phone (919) 990-9228Fax (919) 549-8288

ISA

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3288Fax (703) 841-3388

NEMA (ASC C19)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3277Fax (703) 841-3377

NEMA (ASC C78)

National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation

1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847Rosslyn VA 22209Phone (703) 841-3244Fax (703) 841-3344

NEMA (ASC C80)

NSF International789 Dixboro RoadAnn Arbor MI 48105Phone (734) 769-8010 x2296Fax (734) 827-6831Web wwwnsforg

NSF

Recreational Vehicle IndustriesAssociation

1896 Preston White DriveReston VA 20191Phone (703) 620-6003 x 333Fax (703) 620-5071Web wwwrvamericacomrvia

RVIA

Telecommunications IndustryAssociation

2500 Wilson BoulevardSuite 300Arlington VA 22201-3834Phone (703) 907-7706Fax (703) 907-7727Web wwwtiaonlineorg

TIA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park NC27709-3995Phone (919) 549-1400 Ext11666Fax (919) 547-6018

UL-NC

Underwriters Laboratories Inc1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville NY 11747-3081Phone (631) 271-6200 ext 22465Fax (631) 439-6021

UL-NY

standards action - august 16 2002 - 9 of 21 pages

Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

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This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 10: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

Initiation of CanvassesThe following ANSI-accredited standards developers have announced their intent to conduct a canvass on the proposed American National Standard(s)listed herein in order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard Directly and materiallyaffected interests wishing to participate as a member of a canvass list ie consensus body should contact the sponsor of the standard within 30 days ofthe publication date of this issue of Standards Action Please also review the section entitled American National Standards Maintained Under ContinuousMaintenance contained in Standards Action for information with regard to canvass standards maintained under the continuous maintenance option

AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)

1111 19th Street NWSuite 402Washington DC 20036

Office

(202) 872-9354

Richard Cripps

rcrippsahamorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(202) 872-5955 x327Phone

BSRAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R200x) Room Air Conditioners (reaffirmationof ANSIAHAM RAC-1-1982 (R1992))

AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc)

634 Alpha DrivePittsburg PA 15238

Office

(412) 963-8753

Mary Beth Hodil

mbaimglobalorg

Contact

FaxE-mail

(412) 963-7498Phone

BSRAIM BC-12-1998 (R200x) Uniform Symbology Specification -Channel Code (reaffirmation of ANSIAIM BC-12-1998)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 10 of 21 pages

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

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prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 11: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

Final actions on American National StandardsThe standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator as applicable

AGA (ASC Z223) (American Gas Association)Revisions

ANSI Z2231-2002 National Fuel Gas Code (same as ANSINFPA 54)(revision of ANSI Z2231-1999) 812002

AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)New Standards

ANSIAGMA 2015-1-A02 Accuracy Classification System - TangentialMeasurements for Cylindrical Gears (new standard) 812002

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Revisions

ANSIASME B314-2002 Pipeline Transportation Systems for LiquidHydrocarbons and Other Liquids (revision of ANSIASMEB314-1998) 852002

ANSIASME B3111-2002 Slurry Transportation Piping Systems(revision of ANSIASME B3111-1989 (R1998)) 852002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (91401 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (121401 Mtg) (revision of ANSIASMEBPVC Revision 2001 Edition) 812002

ANSIASME BPVC Revision 2002 Addenda ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel Code (3-1-02 mtg) (revision of ANSIASME BPVCRevision 2001 Edition) 812002

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)Reaffirmations

ANSI T110509-1996 (R2002) Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) Network Element Timing and Synchronization(reaffirmation of ANSI T110509-1996) 822002

ANSI T1330-1997 (R2002) Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid BatteriesUsed in the Telecommunications Environment (reaffirmation of ANSIT1330-1997) 822002

ANSI T1608-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1608a-1992 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Signaling Specification for X25 Packet-Switched BearerService for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1)(Terminal Initialization Procedures for Packet-Mode Data)(reaffirmation of ANSI T1608a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1613-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Call Waiting Supplementary Service (reaffirmation of ANSIT1613-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1614-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Packet Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1614-1991 (R1997)) 822002

ANSI T1620-1991 (R2002) Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) - Circuit-Mode Bearer Service Category Description(reaffirmation of ANSI T1620-1991 (R1997)) 822002

Withdrawals

ANSI J-STD-014a-1996 Personal Access Communications SystemsAir Interface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014a-1996)822002

ANSI J-STD-014b-1996 Personal Access Communications System AirInterface Standard (withdrawal of ANSI J-STD-014b-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-021-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Subscriber Units (withdrawal ofANSI J-STD-021-1996) 822002

ANSI J-STD-022-1996 Telecommunications - RecommendedMinimum Performance Standards of Personal AccessCommunications System (PACS) Radio Ports (withdrawal of ANSIJ-STD-022-1996) 822002

ANSI T1606a-1992 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) -Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-RelayingBearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size)(withdrawal of ANSI T1606a-1992 (R1997)) 822002

AWS (American Welding Society)

New Standards

ANSIAWS C42-2002 Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel GasCutting Operation (new standard) 812002

IEEE (ASC C37) (Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers)Revisions

ANSIIEEE C37901-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Testsfor Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric PowerApparatus (revision of ANSIIEEE C37901-1989 (R1994)) 812002

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

New Standards

ANSIIEEE 762-2002 Definitions for Use in Reporting ElectricGenerating Unit Reliability Availability and Productivity (newstandard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 859-2002 Terms for Reporting and Analyzing OutageOccurrences and Outage States of Electrical Transmission Facilities(new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1349-2001 Guide for Application of Electric Motors inClass I Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (new standard)812002

ANSIIEEE 1497-2001 Delay Format (SDF) for the Electronic DesignProcess (new standard) 812002

ANSIIEEE C57135-2001 Guide for the Application Specification andTesting of Phase-Shifting Transformers (new standard) 812002

Reaffirmations

ANSIIEEE 252-1995 (R2002) Standard Test Procedure for PolyphaseInduction Motors Having Liquid in the Magnetic Gap (reaffirmation ofANSIIEEE 252-1995) 812002

ANSIIEEE 367-1996 (R2002) Recommended Practice forDetermining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise andInduced Voltage from a Power Fault (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE367-1996) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 11 of 21 pages

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 12: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

ANSIIEEE 998-1996 (R2002) Guide for Direct Lightning StrokeShielding of Substations (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 998-1996)812002

ANSIIEEE 1138-1994 (R2002) Construction of Composite Fiber OpticGroundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines(reaffirmation of ANSIIEEE 1138-1994) 812002

ANSIIEEE C62925-1992 (R2001) Guide for the Application ofNeutral Grounding in Electric Utility Systems Part V - TransmissionSystems and Subtransmission Systems (reaffirmation of ANSIIEEEC62925-1992) 812002

Revisions

ANSIIEEE 95-2002 Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing ofAC Electric Machinery (2300 V and Above) with High Direct Voltage(revision of ANSIIEEE 95-1977 (R1992)) 812002

ANSIIEEE 1187-2002 Recommended Practice for Installation Designand Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries forStationary Applications (revision of ANSIIEEE 1187-1996) 812002

ANSIIEEE C37108-2002 Guide for the Protection of NetworkTransformers (revision of ANSIIEEE C37108-1989 (R1994))812002

ANSIIIEEE 308-2001 Standard Criteria for Class IE Power Systemsfor Nuclear Power Generating Stations (revision of ANSIIEEE308-1992) 812002

Supplements

ANSIIEEE 1394b-2002 High Performance Serial Bus (High SpeedSupplement) (supplement to ANSIIEEE 1394-1995) 812002

NEMA (ASC C78) (National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation)Supplements

ANSI C78387c-2002 Electric Lamps - Method of Measurment ofLamp Reignition Voltage (supplement to ANSI C78387-1995)812002

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)New Standards

ANSISCTE 55-1-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 1 Mode A (new standard) 812002

ANSISCTE 55-2-2002 Digital Broadband Delivery System Out ofBand Transport Part 2 Mode B (new standard) 812002

SES (Standards Engineering Society)Revisions

ANSISES-1 -2002 Recommended Practice for the Designation andOrganization of Standards (revision of ANSISES 1-1995) 812002

TPI (Truss Plate Institute)New Standards

ANSITPIWTCA 4-2002 Recommended Guidelines onResponsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate ConnectedWood Trusses (new standard) 812002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 12 of 21 pages

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 13: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new orrevised American National Standards This information is a key element in planning and coordinating American National Standards For additionalinformation see clause 128 of the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards (2001 edition)

Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards or revisions to existing American National Standards that have been received fromANSI-accredited standards developers that utilize the periodic maintenance option in connection with their standards Please also review the section entitledAmerican National Standards Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance contained in Standards Action for comparable information with regard tostandards maintained under the continuous maintenance option Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more information shouldcontact the standards developer directly

ATIS (ASC T1) (Alliance for Telecommunications IndustrySolutions)

1200 G Street NW Suite 500Washington DC 20005

Office

(202) 347-7125

Susan Carioti

scariotiatisorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR T1723-200x I-CDMA Spread Spectrum Systems Air Interface

Standard - Stage 3 Text (new standard)

CSA (ASC Z2183) (CSA America Inc)

8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland OH 44131-5575

Office

(216) 642-3463

Allen J Callahan

alcallahancsa-americaorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR Z21112a-200x Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II Unvented

Room Heaters (revision of ANSI Z21112-2000 ANSIZ21112a-2001 and ANSI Z21112b-2002)

BSR Z2186a-200x Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliance (sameas CSA 232a) (revision of ANSI Z2186-2000 ANSI Z2186a-2002and ANSI Z2186b-2002)

NAA (ASC A300) (National Arborist Association)

3 Perimeter Road - Unit 1Manchester NH 03103

Office

(603) 314-5386

Robert Rouse

rousenatlarbcom

Contact

FaxE-mailBSR A300 (Part 6)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub and

Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 6 -(Transplanting) (revise and partition ANSI A300-1995)

BSR A300 (Part 7)-200x Tree Care Operations - Tree Shrub andOther Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices - Part 7 -(Integrated Vegetation Management) (revise and partition ANSIA300-1995)

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

140 Phillips RoadExton PA 19341

Office

(610) 363-5898

Stephen Oksala

soksalascteorg

Contact

FaxE-mailBSRSCTE IPS TP 019-200x Test Method for Interface Moisture

Migration Single Ended (new standard)

American National StandardsMaintained Under ContinuousMaintenanceThe ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination ofAmerican National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two optionsfor the maintenance of American National Standards (ANS) periodicmaintenance (see clause 441) and continuous maintenance (seeclause 442) Continuous maintenance is defined as follows

The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standardsdeveloper A documented program for periodic publication ofrevisions shall be established by the standards developerProcessing of these revisions shall be in accordance with theseprocedures The published standard shall include a clear statementof the intent to consider requests for change and information on thesubmittal of such requests Procedures shall be established fortimely documented consensus action on each request for changeand no portion of the standard shall be excluded from the revisionprocess In the event that no revisions are issued for a period of fouryears action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken inaccordance with 441 and 443

The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that forstandards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance optionseparate PINS announcements are not required The following ANSIAccredited Standards Developers have formally registered standardsunder the Continuous Maintenance option

bull AAMVA

bull AGRSS

bull ASC B109 (AGA)

bull ASHRAE

bull ASME

bull ASTM

bull NACE

bull NBBPVI

bull NSF International

bull TIA

bull Underwriters Laboratories Inc

To obtain additional information with regard to these standards suchas contact information at the ANSI accredited standards developerplease visit ANSI Online at wwwansiorg select STANDARDS INFOand choose American National Standards Maintained UnderContinuous Maintenance This information is also available directlyat httpwebansiorgpublicans_maindefaulthtm

Alternatively you may contact the Procedures amp StandardsAdministration Department (PSA) at psaansiorg or via fax at212-840-2298 If you request that information be provided via E-mailplease include your E-mail address if you request that information beprovided via fax please include your fax number Thank you

standards action - august 16 2002 - 13 of 21 pages

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 14: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

ISO Draft International StandardsThis section lists proposed standards that the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval Theproposals have received substantial support within the technicalcommittees or subcommittees that developed them and are now beingcirculated to ISO members for comment and vote Standards Actionreaders interested in reviewing and commenting on these documentsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments

Comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to HenriettaScully at ANSIrsquos New York offices The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each draft

Ordering Instructions

Global Engineering Documents15 Inverness Way EastEnglewood CO 80112-5704phone (800) 854-7179fax (303) 379-7956e-mail globalihscomweb httpglobalihscom

DENTISTRY (TC 106)

ISODIS 6360-1 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 1 General characteristics - 11162002 $6800

ISODIS 6360-3 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 3 Specific characteristics of burs and cutters -11162002 $5400

ISODIS 6360-4 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 4 Specific characteristics of diamond instruments- 11162002 $3500

ISODIS 6360-6 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 6 Specific characteristics of abrasive instruments- 11162002 $3800

ISODIS 6360-7 Dentistry - Number coding system for rotaryinstruments - Part 7 Specific characteristics of mandrels and specialinstruments and mandrels - 11162002 $3000

DIMENSIONAL AND GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND VERIFICATION (TC 213)

ISODIS 5459-1 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 1General definitions and basic concepts - 11162002 $3000

ISODIS 5459-2 Geometrical Products Specifications (GPS) -Geometrical tolerancing Datums and datum systems - Part 2Explanations and indications in technical product documentation -11162001 $8800

EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY (TC 127)

ISO 12509DAmd1 Earth-moving machinery - Lighting signalling andmarking lights and reflex-reflector devices - Amendment 1 -11232002 $4600

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS (TC 145)

ISODIS 3864-2 Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2 Designprinciples for product safety labels - 11162002 $6000

METALLIC AND OTHER INORGANIC COATINGS (TC 107)

ISODIS 2063 Thermal spraying - Metallic and other inorganic coatings- Zinc aluminium and their alloys - 11232002 $4600

OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (TC 172)

ISODIS 10110-10 Optics and optical instruments - Preparation ofdrawings for optical elements and systems - Part 10 Tablerepresenting data of optical elements and cemented assemblies -11162002 $3500

PLASTICS (TC 61)

ISODIS 8987 Plastics - Phenolic resins - Determination of reactivityon a B-transformation test plate - 11162002 $3000

WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES (TC 44)

ISODIS 6848 Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungstenelectrodes - Classification - 11162002 $4200

standards action - august 16 2002 - 14 of 21 pages

Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

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Listed here are new and revised standards recently approved and promulgated by ISO - the International Organization for Standardization Most areavailable at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at wwwansiorg All paper copies are available from Global Engineering Documents

Weblinks are now provided from Standards Action to ANSIrsquos Electronic Standards StoreTo purchase a PDF copy of the desired standard click on the blue underlined designation

Newly Published ISO Standards

AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS (TC 34)

ISO 65792002 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp $6400

ISO 65792002

CYCLES (TC 149)

ISO 80982002 Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles for youngchildren $6400

ISO 80982002

DOCUMENTS AND DATA ELEMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (TC 154)

ISO 9735-102002 Electronic data interchange for administrationcommerce and transport (EDIFACT) - Application level syntax rules(Syntax version number 4 Syntax release number 1) - Part 10Syntax service directories $11600

ISO 9735-102002

GEARS (TC 60)

ISO 8579-12002 Acceptance code for gear units - Part 1 Test codefor airborne sound $8800

ISO 8579-12002

PAINTS AND VARNISHES (TC 35)

ISO 787-132002 General methods of test for pigments and extenders- Part 13 Determination of water-soluble sulfates chlorides andnitrates $2400

ISO 787-132002

ISO 6272-12002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 1 Falling-weight test large-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-12002

ISO 6272-22002 Paints and varnishes - Rapid-deformation (impactresistance) tests - Part 2 Falling-weight test small-area indenter$3000

ISO 6272-22002

SMALL TOOLS (TC 29)

ISO 2351-22002 Assembly tools for screws and nuts -Machine-operated screwdriver bits - Part 2 Screwdriver bits forcross-recessed head screws $2400

ISO 2351-22002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 15 of 21 pages

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

Page 16: Standards Action Layout SAV3327

13

131313

This section provides information on standards activity within CEN - theEuropean Committee for Standardization - and CENELEC - the EuropeanCommittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN and CENELEC arecomposed of European member bodies whose countries cooperate withinthe European Economic Community (Common Market) and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA) Their primary purpose is to developstandards needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technicalbarriers Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting standardsdeveloped by ISO and IEC wherever possible

ANSI is publishing this information to give US interests an opportunity toobtain information and to comment on proposed European Standardsandor Harmonization Documents being circulated for enquiry Anyoneinterested in obtaining this information andor commenting on proposalsshould order copies from ANSI

Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at ANSIrsquos NewYork offices Comments regarding CENELEC are to be sent to Charles TZegers also at ANSIrsquos New York offices

Ordering Instructions

ENs are currently available via ANSIrsquos ESS (Electronic StandardsStore) accessed at wwwansiorg

prENs can be made available via ANSIrsquos ESS on-demand via e-mailrequest Send your request for a prEN to be made available via theESS to Customer Service at salesansiorg and the document willbe posted to the ESS within 3 working days Please be ready toprovide the date of the Standards Action issue in which the prENdocument you are requesting appears

CEN

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forenquiry and comment If the draft is a proposed adoption of anInternational Standard it is so noted The final date for offeringcomments is listed after each proposal

European drafts sent for CEN enquiry

EN 1176-1 1998prA2 Playground equipment - Part 1 General safetyrequirements and test methods - 10252002 $2000

prEN 407 REVIEW Protective gloves against thermal risks (heatandor fire) - 12252002 $3000

prEN 1176-2 1998prA1 Playground equipment - Part 2 Additionalspecific safety requirements and test methods for swings -10252002 $2000

prEN 1760-3 Safety of machinery - Pressure sensitive protectivedevices - Part 3 General principles for the design and testing ofpressure sensitive bumpers plates wires and similar devices -12252002 $8400

prEN 12674-3 Roll containers - Part 3 Test methods - 12252002$5600

prEN 12676-1 2000prA1 Anti-glare systems for roads - Part 1Performance and characteristics - 10302002 $3500

prEN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction reservoirs and dams - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13362 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use inthe construction of canals - 12312002 $6400

prEN 13617-4 Petrol filling stations - Part 4 Safety and environmentalrequirements for construction and performance of swivels for use onmetering pumps and dispensers - 12252002 $3500

prEN 14509 Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulatingsandwich panels - Factory made products - Specification -12252002 $11000

prEN ISO 8980-1 REVIEW Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finishedspectacle lenses - Part 1 Specifications for single-vision andmultifocal lenses (ISODIS 8980-1 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 8980-2 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses- Part 2 Specifications for progressive power lenses (ISODIS8980-2 2002) - 11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 14693 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling andwell-servicing equipment (ISODIS 14639 2002) - 9202002 $2000

prEN ISO 15975 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAIA (ISOFDIS 15975 2002) - 7292001$2800

prEN ISO 15996 Gas cylinders - Residual pressure valves - Generalrequirements and type testing (ISODIS 15996 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 17994 Water quality - Criteria for establishing theequivalency of two microbiological methods (ISODIS 17994 2002) -11252002 $2000

prEN ISO 21007-1 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 1 Referencearchitecture and terminology (ISODIS 21007-1 2002) - 11252002$2000

prEN ISO 21007-2 Gas cylinders - Identification and marking usingradio frequency identification technology - Part 2 Numberingschemes for radio frequency (ISODIS 21007-2 2002) - 11252002$2000

The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members forformal vote If the draft is a proposed adoption of an InternationalStandard it is so noted

European drafts sent for formal vote (forinformation)

prCEN ISOTS 17262 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - Numbering and data structures(ISODTS 17262 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 16 of 21 pages

prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

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prCEN ISOTS 17263 Automatic vehicle and equipment identification -Intermodal goods transport - System parameters (ISODTS 172632002)

prCEN ISOTS 17573 Road Transport and Traffic Telematics -Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) - Systems Architecture for VehicleRelated to Transport Services (ISODTS 17573 2002)

prEN 12272-3 Surface dressing - Test method - Part 3 Determinationof binder aggregate adhesivity by the Vialit plate shock test method

prEN 12274-2 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 2 Determination ofresidual binder content

prEN 12274-4 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 4 Determination ofcohesion of the mix

prEN 12274-5 Slurry surfacing - Test method - Part 5 Determination ofwearing

prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 6 Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimen byhydro-static method

prEN 12697-8 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt- Part 8 Determination of void characteristics of bituminousspecimens

prEN 12697-32 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 32 Laboratory compaction of bituminous mixtures byvibratory compactor

prEN 12697-36 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mixasphalt - Part 36 Determination of the thickness of a bituminouspavement

prEN 12795 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC data link layer mediumaccess and logical link control

prEN 12834 Road transport and traffic telematics - Dedicated ShortRange Communication (DSRC) - DSRC application layer

prEN 13285 Unbound mixtures - Specification

prEN 13286-1 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 1Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Introduction general requirements and sampling

prEN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Proctor compaction

prEN 13286-3 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 3Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrocompression with controlled parameters

prEN 13286-4 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 4Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating hammer

prEN 13286-5 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 5Test method for the determination of the laboratory reference densityand water content - Vibrating table

prEN 13590 Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport ofvarious retail goods - General characteristics and test methods forthe determination of volume and carrying capacity

prEN ISO 1530 Fishing nets - Description and designation of knottednetting (ISOFDIS 1530 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-1 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 1 General principlesacceptance conditions (ISOFDIS 15616-1 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-2 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forwelding and cutting - Part 2 Measurement of static and dynamicaccuracy (ISOFDIS 15616-2 2002)

prEN ISO 15616-3 Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines forhigh quality welding and cutting - Part 3 Calibration of instrumentsfor measurement of gas flow and pressure (ISOFDIS 15616-32002)

prEN ISO 15976 Closed end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15976 2002)

prEN ISO 15977 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIASt (ISOFDIS 15977 2002)

prEN ISO 15979 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15979 2002) $

prEN ISO 15980 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - StSt (ISOFDIS 15980 2002)

prEN ISO 15981 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15981 2002)

prEN ISO 15982 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - AIAAIA (ISOFDIS 15982 2002)

prEN ISO 15984 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andcountersunk head - A2A2 (ISOFDIS 15984 2002)

prEN ISO 16582 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - CuSt or CuBr or CuSSt (ISOFDIS 16582 2002)

prEN ISO 16584 Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel andprotruding head - NiCuSt or NiCuSSt (ISOFDIS 16584 2002)

prEN ISO 16585 Closed end blind rivets with pull mandrel andprotruding head - A2SSt (ISOFDIS 15985 2002)

prEN ISO 17653 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Torsion of resistance spot welds (ISOFDIS 17653 2002)

prEN ISO 17654 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Resistance welding - Pressure test on resistance seam welds(ISOFDIS 17654 2002)

prEN ISO 17655 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -Method for taking samples for delta ferrite measurement (ISOFDIS17655 2002)

standards action - august 16 2002 - 17 of 21 pages

Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

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Registration of Organization Names in the United States The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration For further information please contact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4975

The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration Alphanumeric names appearing for the first time are printed in bold type Names with confidential contact information as requested by the organization list only public review dates PUBLIC REVIEW

IFMC

Public review July 5 2002 to October 10 2002

NOTE Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined The Procedures for Registration provide for a challenge process which follows in brief For complete details see Section 64 of the Procedures

A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is received by the Registration Coordinator The letter shall identify the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state the rationale supporting the challenge A challenge fee shall accompany the letter After receipt of the challenge the alphanumeric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the Public Review list The Registration Coordinator shall take no further action to register the challenged name until the challenge is resolved among the disputing parties

Proposed Foreign Government Regulations

Call for Comment

US manufacturers exporters regulatory agencies and standards developing organizations may be interested in proposed foreign technical regulations issued by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) In accordance with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) members are required to report proposed technical regulations that may significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland who in turn disseminates the information to all WTO members The purpose of this requirement is to provide trading partners with an opportunity to review and comment on the regulation before it becomes final

To distribute information on these proposed foreign technical regula-tions the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an on-line service - Export Alert - that allows interested parties to register and obtain notifications via e-mail for countries and industry sectors of interest to them To register go to httptsnistgovncsci and click on Export Alert

NCSCI serves as the US WTO TBT inquiry point and receives copies of all notifications in English to disseminate to US industry To obtain copies of the full text of the regulations or for further information contact NCSCI NIST 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2160 Gaithersburg MD 20899-2160 telephone (301) 975-4040 fax (301) 926-1559 e-mail - ncscinistgov

NCSCI will also request an extension of the comment period and transmit comments to the issuing foreign agency for consideration

standards action - august 16 2002 - 18 of 21 pages

Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

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Information Concerning

American National Standards Withdrawal of Proposal

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) would like to inform the public that at this time it does not intend to publish Manual D in the metric version as originally stated in the public review process that concluded July 16 2002 For additional information please contact Mr Dick Shaw Technical Education Consultant ACCA 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 300 Arlington VA 22206 PHONE (231) 854-1488 FAX (231) 854-1488 E-mail shawdddaolcom

Accredited Standards Committees Withdrawal of Accreditation and Transfer of Maintenance of American National Standards

ASC B175 - Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters The ANSI accreditation of Accredited Standards Committee B175 Safety of Portable Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws Leaf Blowers Flexible Line-Trimmers and Brushcutters has been formally withdrawn at the request of the developer effective August 7 2002 The responsibility for the maintenance of the following American National Standards has been formally transferred from ASC B175 to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) under the Canvass Method of developing consensus

ANSI B1751-2000 Power Tools - Gasoline Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

ANSI B1752-2000 Power Tools - Hand-Held and Backpack Gasoline-Engine-Powered Blowers

ANSI B1753-1997 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

For additional information please contact Mr Patrick Curtiss Vice-President Statistical and Technical Services Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 341 South Patrick Street Old Town Alexandria VA 22314 PHONE (703) 549-7600 FAX (703) 549-7604 E-mail pcurtissopeiorg

Accredited Organizations Approval of Accreditation

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) The Executive Standards Council has approved the accreditation of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) using its own operating procedures under the Organization Method of developing consensus effective August 5 2002 NACE has been accredited under the Canvass Method since 1992

For additional information please contact Ms Linda Goldberg Senior Technical Activities Coordinator National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 PHONE (281) 228-6221 FAX (281) 228-6321 E-mail LindaGoldbergmailnaceorg

ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems Notice of Accreditation

Course Provider

Quality Management Institute The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Quality Management Systems is pleased to announce that the following course provider has earned accreditation for its internal auditor training course

Quality Management Institute Iftikhar Abbasi Sussex Centre Suite 300 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ont L5B 3C3 Canada

PHONE (905) 306-3862 FAX (905) 272-5099 E-mail iabbasiqmicom Website wwwqmicom

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Call for Secretariats

ISOTC 20SC 9 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Air cargo and ground equipment

ISOTC 20SC 10 - Aircraft amp space vehicles - Aerospace fluid systems and components

Comment Deadline September 16 2002 ANSI has been advised by SAE they no longer wish to serve as Secretary for these International (ISO) Subcommittees

The work of these subcommittees are covered by the scope of ISOTC 20 as follows

Standardization of materials components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles

Any organization wishing to assume the role of US delegated Secretariat please contact Henrietta Scully via e-mail hscullyansiorg mail co ANSI 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 or fax to (212) 730-1346 before September 16 2002

standards action - august 16 2002 - 19 of 21 pages

Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

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Meeting Notices ASC Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Accredited Standards Committee Z10 will hold their sixth meeting November 19-21 2002 at UAW in Detroit Michigan (Meeting Location UAW-GM Center for Human Resources 200 Walker Street Detroit Michigan 48207 PHONE (313) 324-5000) This is the first time the committee will meet for a total of two and a half days Please direct all questions to Kris Heinbaugh Standards Coordinator at AIHA (kheinbaughaihaorg (703) 846-0792)

Tentative meeting times November 19th and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm and November 21st from 8 am to 12 pm

The Z10 meeting is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis

standards action - august 16 2002 - 20 of 21 pages

BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

standards action - august 16 2002 - 21 of 21 pages

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BSR S227-200x Second 30 Day Review Requested due to the following technical comments Section Type of comment Comment 41 page 3 Technical Insert a) The crest

factor which usually has a value of about 4

41 page 4 Technical Above NOTE Change the full power factor from 30 to 15

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