April 20, 2009
What’s New?
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HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories…
ANSI Opens Survey for U.S. Input on Upcoming ISO Strategic Plan
The International Organization for Standardization has announced that it will be seeking input from its members on its Strategic Plan for 2011-2015. As the U.S. national member body to ISO, ANSI offers all interested U.S. stakeholders the opportunity to review the related consultation document from ISO and respond through an open survey conducted by the Institute.
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USPTO Statement Supports and Endorses Consensus-Based Standards and the Private Sector-Led U.S. Standardization System
A recent statement by the United States Government, delivered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, expressed strong support for the private-sector led and public-sector supported U.S. standards system and for the use of standards developed through an open and consensus-based process.
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REMINDER: Entries for ANSI Paper Competition on Accreditation Now Being Accepted
ANSI would like to remind all interested stakeholders that the deadline to submit entries for the Institute’s paper competition on the value of accreditation in the global marketplace is April 30, 2009. The Institute is holding the competition in recognition of the first-ever official U.S. celebration of International Accreditation Day.
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Fully Networked Car Show Highlights Role of Standards in ICT for Motor Vehicles
Standards for information and communication technologies in motor vehicles were put in the spotlight at The Fully Networked Car, a workshop held March 4-5, 2009, at the Geneva International Road Show.
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International Standard Matches Educational Resources with User Needs
A new International Standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) will facilitate the use of educational resources to fit specific user needs.
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Did You Know?
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. In this issue: new ISO standards enhance the safety of cranes, TIA's FOLS hosts free webconference on LAN standards, ASME presents 2009 Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, and the National Fenestration Rating Council applies for accreditation.
PUBLIC POLICY
Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, April 11, 2009 – April 17, 2009
NationalCooperative Research and Production Act Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, March 2, 2009 – March 30, 2009
PUBLICATIONS
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Standards Action – April 17, 2009
The latest issue of ANSI’s key public review vehicle.
2007-2008 Annual Report
This year's annual report, bridge to the future, describes how ANSI and its Federation of members are demonstrating the strength of standards-based solutions to national and global priorities – fortifying the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to protect the environment and assure the safety and health of consumers.
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CALENDAR
Please check the Events Section of ANSI Online regularly for updated and new event information.
IDSP Plenary Meeting
Arlington, VA
April 27-28, 2009
World Standards Week
Bethesda, MD
October 5-8, 2009
U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day
Washington, DC
October 7, 2009
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