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Did You Know? New York May 24, 2013 Did You Know? offers a quick look at the broad scope of activities underway within the ANSI Federation, highlighting the people and initiatives making waves in standardization. more...

Dark Lightning: Standards Promote Safety and Scientific Study New York May 24, 2013 Researchers recently announced new findings related to dark lightning, a little-known phenomenon where storm clouds emit nearly invisible bursts of gamma-rays and x-rays, posing a potential threat to the health and safety of airline passengers and crewmembers. Thankfully, standards are in place to help mitigate the possibility of dangerous exposure and support further study of the weather phenomenon. more...

Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum: from Lasers for Eye Surgery to School Bus Seat Flammability Testing New York May 23, 2013 In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, ANSI publishes a series of snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. This month: from lasers for eye surgery and school bus seat flammability testing. more...

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie Opens PASC-PAC Joint Annual Meeting in Honolulu ANSI-Hosted Event Brings Together Standards and Conformance Leaders from Across APEC Region New York May 22, 2013 Neil Abercrombie, governor of the State of Hawaii, provided inspiring welcome remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Joint Annual Meeting of the Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) on Monday, May 20, 2013. Hosted by ANSI on behalf of the United States, the joint meeting marks the first time PASC and PAC are holding their annual plenaries together in an effort to strengthen their cooperative work. more...

ANSI Supports Building Code and Standardization Efforts during Building Safety Month New York May 21, 2013 On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation officially designating May as Building Safety Month. ANSI supports Building Safety Month and applauds the efforts of the International Code Council (ICC) and other members of the ANSI Federation and the broader standardization and conformance community for their important work on related standards and other documents. more...

Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative to Convene on July 23 New York May 20, 2013 The Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative (NESCC), a joint initiative of ANSI and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will hold its next meeting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at ANSI Headquarters in Washington, DC. more...

ANSI Chairman James Pauley Inducted into University of Kentucky College of Engineering Hall of Distinction New York May 20, 2013 The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Engineering recently named James T. Pauley, senior vice president of external affairs and government relations at Schneider Electric USA and the chair of the ANSI Board of Directors, to its Hall of Distinction. The honor was bestowed on the basis of his exemplary career achievements and outstanding character. more...

People on the Move New York May 17, 2013 People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. In this issue: Stephen Oksala and Kim Holmes. more...

Standards in Space? Dutch Organization Announces Plans for Manned Mars Mission, Reality Show New York May 17, 2013 Mars One, a Dutch nonprofit, recently announced that it would begin accepting video applications in July from individuals interested in permanently settling on Mars. The project’s success depends upon Mars One’s ability to raise the necessary funds, and can rely upon standards already in place to help get it off the ground. more...

Standards Boost Healthy Habits during National Women’s Health Week New York May 16, 2013 Every May, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office of Women’s Health coordinates National Women’s Health Week, an annual week dedicated to focusing attention on the promotion of women’s health nationwide. ANSI supports National Women’s Health Week and applauds the work of its Federation of members to develop voluntary consensus standards that help women improve their health. more...