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January 11, 2021
What’s New? is a weekly electronic newsletter produced and distributed free of charge to the members and constituents of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For a complete listing of ANSI news and events,
visit www.ansi.org.
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ANSI is pleased to announce the release of the updated United States Standards Strategy
(USSS), which provides a vision for the future of the U.S. standards system. The USSS describes the
principles and tactics that guide how the United States develops standards and
participates in the international standards-setting process.
The ANSI Federation and standardization community are stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health, safety, and infrastructure during the COVID-19 outbreak. In this issue:
- ICC and National Environmental Health Association Launch Pandemics Task Force to Help Prepare Buildings and Communities for Disease-Related Threats
- NAM is Preparing Manufacturers for a Possible Emergency Temporary Standard
Nominations for the ANSI 2020-2021
Leadership and Service Awards are due by February 15, 2021.
Awardees will be recognized at an awards ceremony to be held on October 27,
2021, at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of ANSI, has announced that it will provide new and improved courses in 2021, and will continue to provide live online training.
Amid a costly 2020 for the U.S. amid a new report citing record breaking natural disasters, ANSI takes a closer look at how standards can support national disaster preparedness.
People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level
trail-blazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization,
contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and
conformance community. In this issue: IAPMO
has announced several additions and changes to its staff:
- Gaby Davis has been promoted to chief
administrative officer from her previous position.
- Tom Palkon has been promoted to the role of
chief technical services officer.
- Tony Marcello has been promoted to senior vice
president of training and credentialing services.
- D.J. Nunez has been promoted to the role of
senior vice president of field services.
- Christopher Lindsay has been promoted to vice
president of government relations.
- Christoph Lohr has joined IAPMO as vice
president of strategic initiatives.
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Keep current with news bites from ANSI members (submissions are welcome!), including free resources and recent achievements of interest to the broader standardization community. See the newest updates from American Association of
Medical Colleges, American Boat and Yacht Council, American Oil Chemists'
Society, American Society of Safety Professionals, World Bearing Association,
and more...
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ANSI strives to increase the visibility of standards by highlighting their real-world application and impact on everyday life. Keep current with news bites from ANSI members (submissions are welcome!), including free resources and recent achievements of interest to the broader standardization community. Read the latest post: Stay on Track of Fitness Goals in 2021, with Standards Leading the Way.
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This week’s Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, January 4-8, 2021
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993
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Standards Action, January 8, 2021
ANSI’s key public review vehicle enables effective participation in the standards development process.
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ANSI Annual Report 2019-2020
Released during World Standards Week 2020, the report details key ANSI and affiliate initiatives over the past year, as well as activities on the horizon.
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United States Standards Strategy (USSS)
Updated in 2020, the United States Standards Strategy provides a vision for the future of the U.S. standards system to support U.S. competitiveness, innovation, health and safety, and global trade.
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United States Conformity Assessment Principles (USCAP)
The United States Conformity Assessment Principles articulates how U.S. conformity assessment activities foster confidence while avoiding the creation of unnecessary barriers to trade.
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Check out these other publications and documents of interest.
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