Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
Mar
25
EPA Assembles Experts to develop hazardous waste shipment tracker.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on EPA Assembles Experts to develop hazardous waste shipment tracker.
U.S. EPA announced 8 experts – Michael M. Hurley, John Ridgway, Joshua Burman, Thomas Baker, Raymond Lewis, Raj Paul, Cynthia Walczak, Justin Wilson – joining Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Advisory Board. In addition to advising EPA on development and operation of electronic system for tracking hazardous waste shipments throughout USA, Board will propose actions for electronic manifest (e-Manifest) system that will align with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy’s e-Enterprise strategy.
Mar
25
Manufacturers Tell Congress to end Cuba trade restrictions.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Manufacturers Tell Congress to end Cuba trade restrictions.
In her letter to congressional leaders, NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey called for passage of legislation to release trade embargo on Cuba. Dempsey cited increased opportunity for economic activity between U.S. and Cuba as well as access for manufacturers to “a market less than 100 miles from our shores.” Dempsey also commended U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) for introducing Cuba Trade Act of 2015.
Mar
25
FAA Updates Standards, Tower Designs to save birds’ lives.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on FAA Updates Standards, Tower Designs to save birds’ lives.
Changes made by FAA to its communication tower lighting standards were undertaken to save thousands of birds’ lives each year. Tower lighting configurations for tall structures, used to warn pilots when approaching obstruction, include white and red steady-burning, flashing, and strobe lights as well as various combinations of all 3 types. Updated in December 2015, Advisory Circular (AC) for obstruction marking and lighting dictates tower lighting schemes should follow revised guidance.
Mar
25
FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace Forecast.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace Forecast.
Aerospace Forecast Report finds sustained increase in overall air travel and use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. FAA estimates small, hobbyist UAS purchases may grow from 1.9 million in 2016 to 4.3 million by 2020, and sales of UAS for commercial purpo…
Mar
25
ANSI Exhibit edifies students on how standards impact daily life.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI Exhibit edifies students on how standards impact daily life.
ANSI will exhibit at 2016 USA Science & Engineering Festival, taking place in Washington, D.C. from April 15–17, to further inspire and educate future generations of STEM and standardization professionals about standards’ significance. With its “Standards Are Everywhere” theme, exhibit will demonstrate how standards help support nearly everything kids take part in and rely on from day to day. Showcase will feature interactive elements with hands-on examples.
Mar
25
ANSI International Workshop focuses on next generation toilets.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI International Workshop focuses on next generation toilets.
International Workshop Agreement (IWA) workshop on sustainable non-sewered sanitation systems will take place June 28–30, 2016 in Singapore. Being held by ANSI, this IWA is intended to support development of international standard to ensur…