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August 1, 2022
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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Access the latest legislative and regulatory initiatives of significant relevance to the standardization community in the July edition of the ANSI Government Relations and Public Policy Monthly Update. Compiled by Mary Saunders, ANSI vice president of government relations, the publication is a special benefit to ANSI members, and is accessible via the government outreach section on ANSI.org.
The Chinese Ministry of Finance has released for public comment the second draft revision of the Government Procurement Law of the People’s Republic of China. ANSI encourages members and other U.S. stakeholders to review the announcement and submit comments before the August 14 deadline.
The August 9 U.S.-Korea Standards Forum will feature expert speakers on quantum technology, clean energy, semiconductors, and more.
Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register for an August 4 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) webinar, “Trade Facilitation: The Road Ahead.” The fourth session in a summer series, the webinar will host experts from the international development community to discuss the progress made towards trade facilitation and what still needs to be done.
The ANSI Federation and standardization community are stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health and safety and the nation's recovery. In this issue:
- Mayo Clinic Podcast Answers Questions about New BA.5 Variant
- NIST Develops New Tool to Assess Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ANSI celebrates the profound impact of the ADA and the many standards that support accessibility for millions of people with disabilities in the U.S.
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Review the latest domestic and international standards proposals, documents for public comment, new initiatives, and other opportunities for U.S. stakeholders to get involved.
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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 standardization community. See the newest updates from ASHRAE, BOMA, BIFMA, International WELL Building Institute, NFPA, SAE, and USGBC.
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This week’s Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, July 25-29, 2022
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993
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Standards Action, July 29, 2022
ANSI’s key public review vehicle enables effective participation in the standards development process.
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ANSI Annual Report 2020-2021
Released during World Standards Week 2021, 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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Take advantage of ANSI member benefits including discounts and monthly webinars – to name a few.
For questions or info on how to become an ANSI member, email membership@ansi.org or call 212.642.8922.
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