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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - DATA COMMUNICATION
■ BSR/UL 60950, Standard for Safety for Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment (revision
and redesignation of ANSI/UL 1950-1997)
Applies to mains-powered or battery-powered information tech-
nology equipment, including electrical business equipment and
associated equipment, with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V
and designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1; CSA C22.2 No. 0; and the
American National Standard National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70. The standard is also applicable to equipment, unless
otherwise identified by a marking or instructions, designed to be
installed in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical
Code, NFPA 70, and the Standard for the Protection of Elec-
tronic Computer Data-Processing Equipment, NFPA 75. Speci-
fies requirements intended to reduce risks of fire, electric shock
or injury for the operator and layman who may come into con-
tact with the equipment and, where specifically stated, for ser-
vice personnel. This standard is intended to reduce such risks
with respect to installed equipment, whether it consists of a sys-
tem of interconnected units or independent units, subject to in-
stalling, operating and maintaining the equipment in the manner
prescribed by the manufacturer. Equipment complying with the
relevant requirements in this standard is considered suitable for
use with process control equipment, automatic test equipment,
and similar systems requiring information processing facilities.
However, requirements additional to those specified in this stan-
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Final Actions ............................................................... 15
ISO Draft International Standards ................................ 18
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2.3.2: change the 5th dashed paragraph to a normal (non-dashed)
paragraph and the deviation type from D2 to D3.
2.6.3.3: revise the 10th paragraph to specify a test current of two
times the current rating of the circuit under test and a test duration
of 120 s and revise the 11th paragraph so that the test current and
the duration of the test are two times the current rating of the circuit
for 2 minutes on circuits rated less than or equal to 30 A, 4 minutes
on circuits rated greater than 30 A but less than or equal to 60 A, 6
minutes on circuits rated greater than 60 A but less than 100 A, 8
minutes on circuits rated greater than 100 A but less than or equal
to 200 A, and 10 minutes on circuits rated greater than 200 A.
3.2.1: delete the words “for fixed equipment” from the 1st dashed
paragraph; delete the words “for permanent connection to the
supply, or” from the 2nd dashed paragraph.
4.7.3.4: delete the entire D3 deviation in the 13th dashed paragraph.
G.2: Add the following as the 3rd paragraph: “It should be noted that
annex G only provides a method of determining minimum CLEAR-
ANCES for Overvoltage Categories III and IV. Other aspects of design
must be considered, for example requirements for solid insulation
and for electric strength testing (for which see IEC 60664-1) and
appropriate rating of components to withstand the MAINS TRANSIENT
VOLTAGES given in table G.1.”
NAB.2: revise the voltage ranges considered for testing in the 4th
dashed paragraph from “-40 %, +10 %” to “-40 V d.c. and - 56.7 V
d.c. for nominal - 48 V d.c. systems and ±20 % for nominal - 60 V
d.c. systems”
Annex NAE, 3.2.1: delete the word “only” in the first line and the
word “ready” in the third line.
Annex NAF: This proposed annex is now proposed to not be
included in the Standard.
Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: Barbara Davis, UL-4
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BSR T1.622, Telecommunications - Message Waiting Indicator
Control and Notification Supplementary Services and Associ-
ated Switching and Signaling Specifications (revision of ANSI
T1.622-1999)
Provides tables 1 and 2 that were inadvertently not included in
the manuscript that went to public review. They are reproduced
here in their entirety.
Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: Susan Carioti, ATIS

BSR T1.622
Message Waiting Indicator Control and Notification Supplementary Services Switching and Signaling and
Associated Switching and Signaling Specifications

Table 1 – Subscription options for client user (per ISDN number)

Subscription options Values
Number of MWIs subscribed to 1 to N (Note 1)
For each subscribed MWI: MSR Identifier
(Note 2) 10 digit number (Note 3)
Stutter Dial Tone form of notification Yes/No
Feature Indication form of notification Yes/No
Detailed Notification form of notification Yes/No
Set of allowed “bearer services” List of services from ANSI
(Note 4) T1.620
NOTES
1 The maximum allowed value of N is a service provider option.
2 When only one MWI is subscribed to, the MSR identifier is optional.
When more than one MWI is subscribed to, all but one MWI must have an
associated MSR identifier assigned.
3 This number is provided by the client user after negotiation with the
MSR service provider.
4 The inclusion of this subscription option is a network option. If this
subscription option is not provided, all bearer services are allowed.

Table 2 – Allocation of function scenarios

Scenario FE1 FE2 FE3 FE4 FE5

1 TE or NT2 LE TR LE TE
2 TE or NT2 LE TR LE NT2
TE = Terminal Equipment
NT2 = Network Termination – Type 2
LE = Local Exchange
TR = Transit Exchange

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FOOD EQUIPMENT
BSR/NSF 8, Commercial Powered Food Preparation Equipment
(revision of ANSI/NSF 8-1992)
Establishes minimum food protection and sanitation require-
ments for the materials, design, and construction of commercial
food preparation equipment that is power operated. This Stan-
dard does not apply to manually-operated equipment.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS - IDENTIFICATION CARDS
BSR/ISO/IEC 7816-2, Information Technology - Identification
Cards - Integrated Circuit(s) Cards with Contacts - Part 2: Di-
mensions and Location of the Contacts (new standard)
Specifies the dimensions, locations and assignment for each of
the contacts on integrated circuit(s) cards of an ID-1 card type.
To be used in conjunction with ISO/IEC 7816-1.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BSR/ISO/IEC FCD 14772-2, Information Technology - Computer
Graphics and Image Processing - Virtual Reality Modeling Lan-
guage Part 2 : External Authoring Interface (EAI) (new standard)
Covers all forms of access to a VRML browser from external ap-
plications. It is equally valid for a database with an object inter-
face to access a standalone browser in a presentation slide as it
is for a Java applet operating within a web browser, since the
available services do not vary. This specification does not provide
a byte level protocol description as there can be many valid ways
of expressing an interaction with a browser. Instead, it represents
the interface in terms of the services provided and the parameters
that are passed to access these services. Individual language and
protocol bindings to these services are available as annexes.
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NCITS, ddonovan@itic.org
QUALITY ASSURANCE
BSR/IPC 1731, Strategic Raw Materials Supplier Qualification
Profile (new standard)
Provides information not intended to satisfy all of the customer’s
requirements, however conscientious maintenance of this docu-
ment and/or registration to ISO 9000 requirements should sat-
isfy the major concerns. Thus, audits should be simpler,
required less frequently, and facilitate less paperwork, as ven-
dors and suppliers work closer to meeting each otherís needs.
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SOLDERING
BSR/IPC 7525, Stencil Design Guidelines (new standard)
Provides guides for the design and fabrication of stencils for sol-
der paste and surface-mount adhesive. Topics addressed in-
clude stencil data specification, aperture design, stencil
fabrication, stencil mounting and stencil purchasing.
Single copy price: Free
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BSR T1.521a, Packet Loss Concealment with ITU-T Recommen-
dation G.711 - Proposed Annex B (supplement to ANSI
T1.521-1999)
Describes a packet loss concealment (PLC) algorithm that is ap-
plicable to most sample-based codecs, and to G.711 in particu-
lar. The algorithm utilizes the well-known linear prediction (LP)
analysis/synthesis techniques. It works with packet size of 5 ms
or larger, including the most commonly used range of 10-30 ms.
The default sampling rate is 8 kHz, but the algorithm can sup-
port any sampling rate with a slight modification of some param-
eters. Subjective test results demonstrate that the algorithm has
a better performance than most PLC algorithms used G.711.
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BSR T1.714, Stage 2 Service Description for Personal Commu-
nications Service - Enhanced Priority Access and Channel As-
signment (PACA-E) Supplementary Service (new standard)
Defines and describes the stage 2 description for the Enhanced
Priority Access and Channel Assignment (PACA-E) service to
support call set-up requests invoked by authorized PACA-E sub-
scribers (access) and call completion to a PACA-E subscriber
(egress). PACA-E requires modifications to basic PCS call set-
up procedures in order to provide prioritization, by queuing, of
the assignment of radio channel resources involved in call origi-
nation from a PACA-E subscriber (priority access) and, sepa-
rately, call delivery to a PACA-E subscriber (priority egress).
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d2.pdf
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Comment Deadline: June 6, 2000
Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically
may be accessed at: webstore.ansi.org
AUTOMATION
BSR/ASHRAE 135c, BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol
for Building Automation and Control Networks (Addendum C
to ANSI/ASHRAE 135-1995) (supplement to ANSI/ASHRAE
135-1995)
Makes the follwing changes to ANSI/ASHRAE 135-1995:135c-1.
Adds a new Life Safety Device object type that represents the
characteristics of initiating and indicating devices in the fire, life
safety, and security applications.135c-2. Adds a new Life Safety
Zone object type that represents the characteristics associated
with an arbitrary group of BACnet Life Safety Device and Life
Safety Zone objects.135c-3. Adds functionality to the existing
BACnet alarm and event features needed to support the Life
Safety Device and Life Safety Zone object types.135c-4. Adds a
new LifeSafetyOperation service that provides silence and reset
capabilities needed for life safety systems.135c-5. Adds a new
subclause to 16 to describe the use of existing BACnet services
to provide backup and restore capability.135c-6. Defines a new
service, SubscribeCOVProperty, to allow COV notifications for
arbitrary properties of an object with subscriber-specified COV
increments.135c-7. Adds the capability for PTP half-routers to
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inform other devices of the disconnection of PTP links.135c-8.
Adds Vendor ID to proprietary MS/TP frames.135c-9. Adds a
new service, GetEventInformation, that provides enough infor-
mation to acknowledge alarms.135c-10. Adds revised Annex K
and designates this addendum as Protocol_Revision 2.
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BUILDINGS
BSR/ASHRAE 140P, Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation
of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs (new stan-
dard)
Specifies test procedures for evaluating the technical capabili-
ties and ranges of applicability of computer programs that calcu-
late the thermal performance of buildings and their HVAC
systems.
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CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
BSR/AWS B5.17-200X, Specification for the Qualification of
Welding Fabricators (new standard)
Establishes the minimum requirements necessary to qualify as a
Welding Fabricator. The qualification is determined based on an
examination of the implementation of its quality control manual
to verify compliance to the requirements defined in this specifi-
cation. This document also defines the Welding Fabricator’s
functions and lists the minimum reference materials that the
Welding Fabricator should possess. This standard was first
listed for public review in the December 18, 1998 issue of Stan-
dards Action. It is being resubmitted due to substantive changes
to the text.
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COOLING SYSTEMS
BSR/ASHRAE 133P, Method of Testing Direct Evaporative Air
Coolers (new standard)
Establishes a uniform method of laboratory testing for rating
packaged and component direct-evaporative air coolers. This
standard was originally listed for public review in the November
7, 1997 issue of Standards Action . It is being resubmitted due to
substantive changes to the text.
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FIBER OPTICS
BSR/TIA/EIA SP-4360-A-1 (if approved, to be published as
ANSI/TIA/EIA 785), 100 Mb/s Physical Layer Medium Depen-
dent and Physical Layer Link Signalling for 10 Mb/s and 100
Mb/s Auto-Negotiation on 850-NM Fiber Optics (new stan-
dard)
Specifies the 100BASE-X PMD (including MDI) and fiber optic
medium for a short wavelength, multimode fiber, 100 BASE-SX.
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BSR/EIA/TIA SP-4764 (if approved, to be published as ANSI/EIA
455-104A-1993), Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test (reaf-
firmation of ANSI/EIA/TIA 455-104A-1993)
Presents procedures designed to measure permanent and/or
transient optical transmittance changes.
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FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND VALVES
BSR/AWWA C153/A21.53, Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 in.
through 24 in. (76 mm through 610 mm) and 54 in. through 64
in. (1,400 mm through 1,600 mm), for Water Service (revision
of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-94)
Covers 3-in. through 64-in. (76-mm through 1,600-mm) ductile-
iron compact fittings to be used with ductile-iron pipe or pipe
made of other materials with similar outside diameters for con-
veying water.
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FUSES AND HOLDERS
■ BSR/UL 275, Standard for Safety for Automotive Glass-Tube
Fuses (new standard)
Covers glass-tube fuses intended for the protection of automo-
tive wire and automotive apparatus.
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HEATERS
BSR/ASHRAE 118.1, Method of Testing for Rating Commercial
Gas, Electric, and Oil Water Heaters (revision of ANSI/
ASHRAE 118.1-1993)
Provides test procedures for rating directly heated commercial
service water heating equipment. This standard was originally
listed for public review in the April 10, 1998 issue of Standards
Action . It is being resubmitted due to substantive changes to the
text.
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
BSR/ASHRAE 37, Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump
Equipment, Methods of Testing for Rating (revision of ANSI/
ASHRAE 37-1988)
Provides test methods for determining the cooling capacity of
unitary air-conditioning equipment and the cooling or heating ca-
pacities, or both, of unitary heat pump equipment.
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ASHRAE
BSR/ASHRAE 111, Practices for Measurement, Testing, Adjust-
ing and Balancing of Building Heating, Ventilation, Air-Condi-
tioning and Refrigeration Systems (revision of ANSI/ASHRAE
111-1988)
To provide uniform procedures for measurement, testing, adjust-
ing, balancing, evaluating, and reporting the performance of
building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in the
field.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS - CODES
BSR X3.47, Codes for Named Populated Places, Primary
County Divisions, and other Locational Entities of the United
States and Outlying Areas (reaffirmation of ANSI X3.47-1988
(R1994))
Establishes a structure for the assignment of identifying data
codes to locational entities in the United States and its outlying
and associated areas, for the purpose of information inter-
change among data-processing systems. Types of locational en-
tities for which this strucutre is intended include (but are not
limited to) populated places, primary county divisions such as
townships and New England towns, Indian reservations, and fa-
cilities such as airports and military bases. This standard also
establishes requirements for associated data that improve the
utility of the primary data codes.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTER GRAPHICS
BSR/ISO/IEC 8632-1-1999, Information Technology - Computer
Graphics - Metafile for the Storage and Transfer of Picture
Description Information - Part 1: Functional Specification (re-
vision, redesignation and consolidation of ANSI/ISO/IEC
8632-1-1992, ANSI/ISO/IEC 8632-1-1992/AM1:1994 and
ANSI/ISO/IEC 8632-1-1992/AM2-1995)
Provides a file format suitable for the storage and retrieval of
picture description information. The file format consists of an or-
dered set of elements that may be used to describe pictures in a
way that is compatible between systems of different architec-
tures, compatible with devices of differing capabilities and de-
sign, and meaningful to application constituencies. This picture
description includes the capability for describing static images.
Describes the format using an abstract syntax.
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detdoc.cgi?FRITTER=129316&DOCID=2766510
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NCITS, ddonovan@itic.org
BSR/ISO/IEC 8632-3-1999, Information Technology - Computer
Graphics - Metafile for the Storage and Transfer of Picture
Description Information - Part 3: Binary Encoding (revision,
redesignation and consolidation of ANSI/ISO/IEC 8632-3-
1992, ANSI/ISO/IEC 8632-3-1992/AM1:1994 and ANSI/ISO/
IEC 8632-3-1992/AM2-1995)
Specifies a binary encoding of the Computer Graphics Metafile.
For each of the elements specified in ISO/IEC 8632-1, this part
specifies an encoding in terms of data types.
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NCITS, ddonovan@itic.org
BSR/ISO/IEC 8632-4-1999, Information Technology - Computer
Graphics - Metafile for the Storage and Transfer of Picture
Description Information - Part 4: Clear Text Encoding (revi-
sion, redesignation and consolidation of ANSI/ISO/IEC 8632-
4-1992, ANSI/ISO/IEC 8632-4-1992/AM1-1994 and ANSI/ISO/
IEC 8632-4-1992/AM2-1995)
Specifies a clear text encoding of the Computer Graphics
Metafile. For each of the elements specified in ISO/IEC 8632-1,
a clear text encoding is specified. Allowed abbreviations are
specified. The overall format of the metafile and the means by
which comments may be interspersed in the metafile is speci-
fied.
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standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 5 of 31 pages
INSULATING TAPES
■ BSR/UL 510-1994, Standard for Safety for Polyvinyl Chloride,
Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape (revision of ANSI/
UL 510-1994)
Covers thermoplastic and rubber tapes for use as electrical insu-
lation at not more than 600V and at 80°C (176°F) and lower tem-
peratures on joints and splices in wires and cables in
accordance with the National Electrical Code. It is intended that
rubber tape on a joint or splice be mechanically protected by a
covering such as friction tape. Thermoplastic tape is acceptable
without the additional mechanical protection.
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INSULATION
BSR/IEEE 43, Recommended Practice for Testing Insulation Re-
sistance of Rotating Machinery (revision of ANSI/IEEE 43-
1994(R 1992))
Describes a recommended procedure for measuring insulation
resistance of armature and field windings in rotating machines
rated 1 hp, 750 W or greater. It applies to synchronous ma-
chines, induction machines, direct-current machines, and syn-
chronous condensors. Also describes typical insulation
resistance characteristics of rotating machine windings and how
these characteristics indicate winding condition. It recommends
minimum acceptable values of insulation resistance for alternat-
ing-current and direct-current rotating machine windings.
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MEDICAL MATERIEL
■ BSR/AAMI/IEC 60601-1-2 (2nd Edition), Medical Electrical
Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety - 2. Col-
lateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Require-
ments and Tests (new standard)
Specifies requirements and tests for electromagnetic compatibil-
ity of equipment and/or systems and serves as the basis of elec-
tromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests in Particular
Standards. This standard was originally listed for public review
in the April 24, 1998 issue of Standards Action . It is being resub-
mitted due to substantive changes in the text.
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shipping/handling
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601102-R)
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■ BSR/AAMI/ISO 11737-2, Sterilization of Medical Devices - Mi-
crobiological Methods - Part 2: Tests of Sterility Performed in
the Validation of a Sterilization Process (new standard)
Specifies the general criteria for tests of sterility on medical de-
vices which have been exposed to a treatment with the steriliz-
ing agent that is a fraction of the specified sterilization process.
This standard was originally listed for public review in the July
21, 1995 issue of Standards Action . It is being resubmitted due
to substantive changes in the text.
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postage and handling
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■ BSR/AAMI/ISO CDV-1 15674, Cardiovascular Implants and Arti-
ficial Organs - Hard-Shell Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir Sys-
tem (with/without filter) and Soft Venous Reservoir Bags (new
standard)
Specifies requirements for sterile, single-use, extracorporeal
hard shell cardiotomy/venous reservoir systems and soft venous
reservoir bags intended for use as a blood reservoir during car-
diopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery.
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standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 6 of 31 pages
■ BSR/AAMI/ISO CDV-1 15675, Cardiovascular Implants and Arti-
ficial Organs - Cardiopulmonary Bypass Systems - Arterial
Line Blood Filters (new standard)
Specifies requirements for sterile, single-use, arterial filters in-
tended to filter and remove emboli, debris, blood clots, and other
potentially hazardous solid and gaseous material from the blood
of humans during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
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OIL-FIELD EQUIPMENT
BSR/NACE MR0175-2000, Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant
Metallic Materials for Oilfield Equipment (revision of ANSI/
NACE MR0175-99)
Presents metallic material requirements for resistance to sulfide
stress cracking (SSC) for petroleum production, drilling, gather-
ing and flowline equipment, and field processing facilities to be
used in H2 S-bearing hydrocarbon service.
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bers)
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PIPE
BSR/AWWA C402-00, Asbestos-Cement Transmission Pipe, 18
in through 42 in (450 mm through 1,050 mm), for Water Sup-
ply Service (revision of ANSI/AWWA C402-95)
Covers nine pressure classifications of type I and type II asbes-
tos - cement pipe, 18 in. through 42 in. in diameter, for under-
ground installation to convey water in water supply systems.
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BSR/AWWA C403, Selection of Asbestos-Cement Transmission
Pipe, 18 in through 42 in (450 mm through 1,050 mm), for
Water Supply Service (revision of ANSI/AWWA C403-95)
Enables design engineers to determine the correct pressure
classification of asbestos-cement transmission pipe to use under
various combinations of internal pressure (static, operating, and
surge) and external load (earth and superimposed live loads).
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POWER CIRCUITS
BSR/IEEE C62.62-2000, Test Specifications for Surge-Protec-
tive Devices for Low Voltage AC Power Circuits (new stan-
dard)
Establishes performance characteristics for surge protective de-
vices connected to low-voltage AC power circuits. Develops and
recommends standard methods for testing and rating surge pro-
tective devices.
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POWER SUPPLIES
■ BSR/UL 508C-2000, Standard for Safety for Power Conversion
Equipment (revision of ANSI/UL 508C-2000)
Covers open or enclosed equipment that supplies power to con-
trol a motor or motors operating at a frequency or voltage differ-
ent from that of the input supply. These requirements also cover
power-supply modules, input/output modules, Silicon Controlled
Rectifier (SCR) or Transistor output modules, dynamic braking
units, and input/output accessory kits for use with power conver-
sion equipment. This equipment is for use in ordinary locations
in accordance with Articles 430 and 440 of the American Na-
tional Standard National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-1996. These
requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less.Equipment
intended for use in hazardous locations as defined by the
American National Standard National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-
1996, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Industrial Control
Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698.
A product that contains features, characteristics, components,
materials, or systems new or different from those in use when
the standard was developed, and that involves a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons, shall be evaluated using the
appropriate additional component and end-product require-
ments in order to maintain the level of safety for the user of the
product as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard.
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REFRIGERATION
■ BSR/ASHRAE 15a, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration
(supplement to ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1994)
Makes the following changes to ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1994: (a)
adds definitions to section 3; (b) replaces Section 6, Refrigerant
Safety Classification; (c) replaces text in section 7, Restrictions
on Refrigerant Use; (d) deletes footnote f from Table 1, Refriger-
ants and Amounts; (e) deletes Table 2, System Application Re-
quirements, in its entirety and renumbers subsequent tables; (f)
revises former Table; (g) revises Section 11, General Restric-
tions; (h) revises section 10, Operating and Testing; (i) revises
section 12, Precedence with Conflicting Requirements; (j) de-
letes existing normative Appendix C and inserts a new informa-
tive Appendix C consisting of the figure deleted formerly in 6.1;
(k) revises informative Appendix D, Informative References; (l)
adds a citation for reference 26; (m) revises normative Appendix
E, Normative References; (n) revises the citation for Standard
34; (o) updates the citation for reference 9, NFPA 70; and (p)
adds a citation for reference 26.
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BSR/ASHRAE 25, Methods of Testing Forced Convection and
Natural Convection Air Coolers for Refrigeration (revision of
ANSI/ASHRAE 25-1990)
Prescribes methods of testing the cooling capacities and air flow
rates of forced convection and natural convection air coolers for
refrigeration. It does not include air coolers of the recalculated
primary liquid refrigerant type. It does not include air-condition-
ing units for which testing methods are given in other standards.
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BSR/ASHRAE 34r, Number Designation and Safety Classifica-
tion of Refrigerants (supplement to ANSI/ASHRAE 34-1997)
Adds a designation of R-417A to the blend R-125/134a/600
(46.6/50.0/3.4 wt %) with tolerances of (±1.1/ ±1.0/ +0.1, - 0.4 wt
%) and a safety classification of A1/A1.
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REGULATORS
■ BSR/UL 144, Standard for Safety for Pressure-Regulating
Valves for LP Gas (revision of ANSI/UL 144-1985)
Covers pressure regulators for use with LP-Gas equipment.
Regulators covered by these requirements are intended for use
in non-refrigerated systems in accordance with the following
standards: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (National Fire Codes,
Vol. 2), NFPA 58; National Fuel Gas Code (IAS/A.G.A Z223.1),
NFPA 54; Standard on Recreational Vehicles (RVIAA119.2) (Na-
tional Fire Codes, Vol. 7), NFPA 501C.The assigning of flow rat-
ings to regulators is not within the scope of these requirements,
and observations of flow values are required to ascertain stabil-
ity characteristics within the manufacturer’s rated capacity.

These requirements include tests to verify outlet pressure stabil-
ity characteristics within the manufacturer’s rated capacity. The
manufacturer is to submit this data prior to the investigation of
the device. See the Flow Test, Section 18, regarding the outlet
pressure instability definition. UL 144 was listed for comment
in the September 25, 1998 issue of Standards Action . The
entire standard is being resubmitted due to the publication of
the seventh edition, including substantive changes to the
text, and proposed changes to paragraph 19.2, as outlined
below.
* * * * * Rate Adapter Units (TRAU) for speech traffic channels for the
For ease of review, the following is a list of paragraphs
from the sixth edition of the standard, which have been
revised and subsequently renumbered in the seventh
edition.
Sixth Edition Seventh Edition
Paragraph Numbers Paragraph Numbers
2A.1 4.1
2A.2 4.2
11.2 12.2
13.1 14.1
14.4 15.4
14.5 15.5
14.6 15.6
24A.1 31.1
24D.3 34.3
26.1f 36.1f
(Proposed Changes to 19.2)
19.2 One sample of each type of regulator that has been
previously subjected to the Deformation Test, Section 16,
and the Regulating Adjustment Test, Section 17, is to be
used. A sample that has been modified to remove the
seat disks from the poppet assembly shall be used. With
the outlet of the regulator closed, aerostatic pressure of
250 psig (1724 kPa), is to be immediately applied to the
inlet. Alternately, at the manufacturer’s option, the
pressure shall be applied to the outlet with the inlet of the
regulator closed.
Exception No. 1: For second-stage, two psig service,
integral two psig service, integral two-stage and
automatic changeover regulators, the test pressure is to
be 60 psig. (414 kPa).
Exception No. 2: For special purpose low pressure
regulators and special purpose high pressure regulators,
the test pressure is to be 6 times the rated inlet pressure,
but not less than 60 psig (414 kPa) or greater than 250
psig (1724 kPa).
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TANKS
■ BSR/UL 1316, Standard for Safety for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plas-
tic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols,
and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures (revision of ANSI/UL 1316-1993)
Covers spherical or horizontal cylindrical, atmospheric-type
tanks of glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for
the underground storage of petroleum-based flammable and
combustible liquids, alcohols, and alcohol-blended fuels. These
requirements cover tanks of either single- or double-wall con-
struction. A double-wall tank is a tank within a tank, capable of
being provided with means to detect a leak in either tank. These
tanks are completely assembled and tested for leakage before
shipment. These tanks are intended for installation and use in
accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 7 of 31 pages
Equipment, NFPA 31, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code, NFPA 30; and the manufacturer’s instructions.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BSR/TIA/EIA SP-4683 (if approved, to be published as ANSI/
TIA/EIA 829), Tandem Free Operation (new standard)
Details the Inband Signalling Protocol between the Transcoder/
Tandem Free Operations (TFO) of Speech Codecs, sometimes
also termed “Vocoder Bypass.”
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TRANSFORMERS
BSR/IEEE 111, Standard for Wide Band (Greater than 1 De-
cade) Transformers (new standard)
Pertains to electronic wide-band transformers transmitting
power within a wide band of frequencies covering typically at
least one decade in the frequency spectrum. Provision is made
for including data for use in the design of feedback amplifiers
and control networks or other circuits in which the knowledge of
the transformer amplitude and phase-frequency response is
needed by the system designer. These transformers are re-
quired to transform voltage within specified tolerances of ampli-
tude and phase when operating between specified impedances.
Guides to the application and test procedures are included.
These appendixes contain certain precautions and recom-
mended practices. The standard also pertains to hybrid trans-
formers, primarily used in the telecommunications industry. The
hybrid transformer is a wide-band transformer used in a manner
which makes it part of a capacitance, resistance and/or induc-
tance network and it must have characteristics which permit it to
match the network for proper overall performance.
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BSR/IEEE C37.91-2000, Protective Relay Applications to Power
Transformers, Guide (revision of ANSI/IEEE C37.91-1985
(R1991))
Covers practical applications, general philosophy, and economic
considerations involved in power transformer protection.
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TURBINES, GAS
BSR/ASME ISO 3977-1, Gas Turbines - Procurement - Part 1:
General Introduction and Definitions (new standard)
Groups together the terms and definitions given in ISO 11086
that are relevant to the procurement of gas turbines systems,
and defines additional terms.
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BSR/ASME ISO 3977-2, Gas Turbines - Procurement - Part 2:
Standard Reference Conditions and Ratings (new standard)
Specifies the standard reference conditions and ISO standard
ratings for gas turbines.
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standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 8 of 31 pages
VEHICLES, RECREATIONAL
■ BSR/RVIA UPA-1, Uniform Plan Approval (new standard)
Covers mimimum plan approval requirements to ensure a rea-
sonable degree of safety and health for occupants using recre-
ational vehicles.
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WELDING AND CUTTING
■ BSR/AWS D3.5, Guide for Steel Hull Welding (reaffirmation of
ANSI/AWS D3.5-92)
Discusses shipyard practices for steel hull construction. It in-
cludes steel products used, erection, and fitting practices, and
qualification of welding procedures and personnel. Safety and
health of yard workers is also included.
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BSR/AWS D10.7M/D10.7, Guide for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Pipe Welding (revision of
ANSI/AWS D10.7-86 (R1992))
Presents information concerning those properties of aluminum
that affect its weldability and that cause specific problems in the
fabrication of aluminum pipe. Recommendations are made for
solving these problems and suggested procedures are pre-
sented for welding aluminum pipe joints with the Gas Tungsten
Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes.
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BSR/AWS B5.16-200X, Specification for the Qualification of
Welding Engineers (new standard)
Establishes the requirements for qualification of Welding Engi-
neers employed in the welding industry. The minimum experi-
ence, examination, application, qualification, and requalification
requirements and methods are defined herein. This specification
is a method for engineers to establish a record of their qualifica-
tion and abilities in welding industry work such as development
of procedures, processes controls, quality standards, problem
solving, etc. This standard was first listed for public review in the
September 24, 1999 issue of Standards Action . It is being re-
submitted due to substantive changes to the text.
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ASTM Standards
The URL to search for scopes of ASTM standards is:
http://www.astm.org/dsearch.htm
ACOUSTICS
BSR/ASTM E795, Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During
Sound Absorption Tests (revision of ANSI/ASTM E795-93)
Single copy price: $30.00
BSR/ASTM E1408, Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of
the Sound Transmission Loss of Door Panels and Door Sys-
tems (reaffirmation of ANSI/ASTM E1408-91(1995))
Single copy price: $30.00
BSR/ASTM E1414, Test Method for Airborne Sound Attenuation
Between Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum (revision
of ANSI/ASTM E1414-97)
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CLEANERS.)
APPLIANCES, ELECTRIC
★ BSR/ASTM F922, Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a
Household Electric Motorized Nozzle (revision of ANSI/ASTM
F922-95)
Single copy price: $30.00
★ BSR/ASTM F1409, Test Method for Straight Line Movement of
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets (revision of ANSI/ASTM
F1409-94)
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CLEANERS.)
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
BSR/ASTM C635, Specification for the Manufacture, Perfor-
mance and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acousti-
cal Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings (revision of ANSI/ASTM
C635-97)
Single copy price: $30.00
BSR/ASTM E557, Practice for Architectural Application and In-
stallation of Operable Partitions (revision of ANSI/ASTM
E557-93)
Single copy price: $30.00
BSR/ASTM E580, Practice for Application of Ceiling Suspension
Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panels in Areas Re-
quiring Moderate Seismic Restraint (revision of ANSI/ASTM
E580-96)
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CLEANERS.)
VACUUM CLEANERS
★ BSR/ASTM F395, Terminology Relating to Vacuum Cleaners
(revision of ANSI/ASTM F395-98)
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★ BSR/ASTM F555, Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an
Upright Vacuum Cleaner (revision of ANSI/ASTM F555-95)
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★ BSR/ASTM F608, Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embed-
ded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
Vacuum Cleaners (revision of ANSI/ASTM F608-97)
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vice, ANSI
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Standards Submitted for
Withdrawal
FIBER OPTICS
BSR/TIA/EIA SP-4218 (ANSI/TIA/EIA 455-76-1993), Method for
Measuring Dynamic Fatigue of Optical Fibers by Tension
(withdrawal of ANSI/TIA/EIA 455-76-1993)
Measures the tensile strength of a fiber at specified constant
rates of loading.
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ANSI/TIA/EIA 455-99-1983 (R1993), BSR/EIA/TIA SP-4765,
Gas Flame Test for Special Purpose Fiber Optic Cable (with-
drawal of ANSI/EIA/TIA 455-99-1983 (R1993))
Outlines a test to determine the ability of the fiber optic cable to
transmit optical data during exposure to a gas flame.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS - DATA COMMUNICATION
ANSI/ISO/IEC 9579-1-1993, Information Technology - Remote
Database Access - Part 1: Generic Model, Service, and Proto-
col (withdrawal of ANSI/ISO/IEC 9579-1-1993)
Specifies the general capabilities of an RDA Service. These ge-
neric capabilities are intended to be used for interaction with
many different database management systems. Withdrawal is
requested as the standard is obsolete.
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NCITS, ddonovan@itic.org
ANSI/ISO/IEC 9579-2-1993, Information Technology - Remote
Database Access - Part 2: SQL Specialization (withdrawal of
ANSI/ISO/IEC 9579-2-1993)
Specifies the functionality of a database server with a distributed
open systems environment and specifies the communication
service and protocol for accessing its capabilities. The communi-
cations capabilities are positioned in the Application Layer of the
Reference Model for Open Systems Interconnection (OSI). With-
drawal is requested as the standard is obsolete.
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MEDICAL MATERIEL
■ BSR/NCCLS H5-A3-1997, Diagnostic Specimens and Etiologic
Agents, Procedures for the Domestic Handling and Transport
of (withdrawal of ANSI/NCCLS H5-A3-1997)
Provides a practical and orderly system for maintaining diagnos-
tic specimens and related materials in satisfactory condition
from the point of origin (collection site or referring laboratory) to
the testing laboratory. The document offers descriptions of han-
dling procedures, packaging, labeling the package, transporta-
tion, and handling procedures upon arrival. A matrix of
regulations from the International Air Transport Association, the
United States Public Health Service, and the Department of
Transportation is appended to the document. These regulations
govern the transport of diagnostic specimens and etiologic
agents. Because these regulations are outdated, NCCLS pro-
poses to withdraw this standard.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
BSR/NAPM IT4.176-1996, Photography - Processing Chemicals
- Specifications for Anhydrous Sodium Acetate (withdrawal of
ANSI/NAPM IT4.176-1996)
Establishes criteria for the purity of photographic-grade anhy-
drous sodium acetate and describes the test to be used to deter-
mine the purity. This standard is being withdrawn because an
identical ISO standard exists.
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BSR/PIMA IT4.227-1981 (R1998), Photography (Chemicals) -
Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous and Monohydrate (withdrawal
of ANSI/PIMA IT4.227-1981 (R1998))
Establishes criteria for the purity of photographic grade anhy-
drous and monohydrate sodium carbonate and describes the
tests to be used to dertermine the purity. This standard is super-
seded by ISO 424:1994.
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BSR/PIMA IT4.250-1980 (R1998), Photography (Chemicals) -
Sodium Thiosulfate, Anhydrous and Crystalline (withdrawal of
ANSI/PIMA IT4.250-1980 (R1998))
Establishes criteria for the purity of photographic grade sodium
thiosulfite anhydrous and crystalline, and describes the tests to
be used to dertermine the purity. This standard is superseded by
ISO 10636:1994
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BSR/NAPM IT4.302-1997, Photography - Processing Chemicals
- Specifications for Potassium Ferricyanide (withdrawal of
ANSI/NAPM IT4.302-1997)
Establishes criteria for the purity of photographic grade-potas-
sium ferricyanide, and specifies the test methods to be used to
determine the purity. This standard is being withdrawn because
an identical ISO standard exists.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ANSI/TIA/EIA 594-1991 (R1999) (SP-4727), Private Digital Net-
work Synchronization (withdrawal of ANSI/TIA/EIA 594-1991
(R1999))
Contains transmission and compatibility requirements for digital
equipment intended for applications in a PDN. This standard is
being replaced by ISO/IEC 11573.
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Withdrawal of American National
Standards
In accordance with clause 1.3.1.3 Criteria for withdrawal of the
ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of
American National Standards, IEEE has requested the with-
drawal of the referenced standard(s) as an American National
Standards. IEEE has confirmed adherence with their procedures
with regard to this action. Accordingly, at the close of this 60-day
public review period, the following standards will be withdrawn
as American National Standards.
Questions or comments concerning this action should be ad-
dressed to IEEE with a copy to the PSA Department at
psa@ansi.org or via fax to 212-730-1346.
ANSI/IEEE 83-1991, Test Procedure for Radial Power Factor
Tests on Insulating Tapes in Paper-Insulated Power Cable
ANSI/IEEE 152-1992, Audio Program Level Measurement
ANSI/IEEE 155-1960 (R1983), Linear Signal Flow Graphs, Stan-
dard Definition of Terms for
ANSI/IEEE 176-1987, Piezoelectricity
ANSI/IEEE 281-1994, Standard Service Conditions for Power
System Communication Equipment
ANSI/IEEE 444-1993, Practices and Requirements for Thyristor
Converters for Motor Drives, Part 1: Converters for DC Motor
Armature Supplies
ANSI/IEEE 455-1985 (R1993), Measuring Longitudinal Balance
of Telephone Equipment Operating in the Voice Band, Test
Procedure for
ANSI/IEEE 469-1988 (R1994), Voice Frequency Electrical-Noise
Tests of Distribution Transformers, Recommended Practice for
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 10 of 31 pages
ANSI/IEEE 500-1984 (R1992), Collection and Presentation of
Electrical, Electronic, and Sensing Component Reliability Data
for Nuclear-Power Generating Stations, Guide to the
ANSI/IEEE 597-1983 (R1993), Standard Practices and Require-
ments for General Purpose Thyristor DC Drives
ANSI/IEEE 610.3-1988, Glossary of Modeling and Simulation
Terminology
ANSI/IEEE 610.4-1990, Glossary of Image Processing and Pat-
tern Recognition Terminology
ANSI/IEEE 610.5-1990, Glossary of Data Management Termi-
nology
ANSI/IEEE 610.6-1992, Glossary of Computer Graphics Termi-
nology
ANSI/IEEE 610.10-1994, Standard Glossary of Computer Hard-
ware Technology
ANSI/IEEE 610.13-1993, Glossary of Computer Languages
ANSI/IEEE 695-1990, Standard for Microprocessor Universal
Format for Object Modules
ANSI/IEEE 762-1987 (R1993), Definitions for Use in Reporting
Electric Generating Unit Reliability, Availability, and Productiv-
ity
ANSI/IEEE 775-1993, Designing Multistress Aging Tests of
Electrical Insulation in a Radiation Environment
ANSI/IEEE 789-1988 (R1995), Performance Requirements for
Communication and Control Cables for Application in High
Voltage Environment
ANSI/IEEE 799-1987 (R1992), Transformer Grade Insulating
Liquids Containing PCBs, Guide for Handling and Disposal of
ANSI/IEEE 802.9-1994, Standard for the Integrated Services
(IS) LAN Interface at the MAC and PHY Layers
ANSI/IEEE 802.9a-1995, Integrated Services (IS) LAN at the
Medium Access control (MAC) and Physical (PHY) Layers:
Specification of ISLAN16-T
ANSI/IEEE 802.9c-1995, Integrated Services Local Area Net-
work: Managed Object Conformance Statement (MOCS)
ANSI/IEEE 802.9d-1995, Integrated Services Local Area Net-
work: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement
(PICS)
ANSI/IEEE 817-1993, Test Procedure for Flame Retardant Coat-
ings Applied to Insulated Cables in Cable Trays
ANSI/IEEE 858-1993, Definitions in Power Operations Terminol-
ogy
ANSI/IEEE 859-1987 (R1994), Terms for Reporting and Analyz-
ing Outage Occurrences and Outage States of Electrical
Transmission Facilities
ANSI/IEEE 978-1984 (R1991), In-Service Maintenance and
Electrical Testing of Live-Line Tools, Guide for
ANSI/IEEE 1016.1-1993, Guide to Software Design Descriptions
ANSI/IEEE 1037-1993, Terms and Definitions for Surface
Acoustic Wave devices
ANSI/IEEE 1042-1987, Guide to Software Configuration Man-
agement
ANSI/IEEE 1057-1994, Standard for Digitizing Waveform Re-
corders
ANSI/IEEE 1059-1994, Guide for Software Verification and Vali-
dation Plans
ANSI/IEEE 1154-1991, Programmed Inquiry Learning or Teach-
ing (PILOT)
ANSI/IEEE 1181-1991, Latchup Test Methods for CMOS and
BiCMOS Integrated Circuit Process Characterization
ANSI/IEEE 1194-1991, Standard Back Plane Electrical Perfor-
mance
ANSI/IEEE 1196-1987, NuBus - A Simple 32-Bit Backplane Bus
ANSI/IEEE 1221-1994, Fire Hazard Assessment of Electrical In-
sulating Materials in Electrical Power Systems
ANSI/IEEE 1224-1993, Information Technology - Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) Abstract Data Manipulation - Applica-
tion Programming Interfaces (API) (Language Independent)
ANSI/IEEE 1224.1-1993, Information Technology - X.400 Based
Electronic Messaging Application Programming Interfaces
(API) (Language Independent)
ANSI/IEEE 1224.2-1993, Information Technology - Directory
Services Application Program: Interface (API) - Language In-
dependent Specification
ANSI/IEEE 1238.1-1994, Information Technology, OSI Applica-
tion Program Interface - File Transfer, Access, and Manage-
ment (C Language)
ANSI/IEEE 1295-1994, Standard for Information Technology - X
Window System - Modular Toolkit Environment
ANSI/IEEE 1326-1993, Information Technology - Test Methods
for Measuring Conformance to Open Systems Interconnection
(OSI) Abstract Data Manipulation - Application Programming
Interfaces (API) (Language Independent)
ANSI/IEEE 1326.1-1993, Information Technology - Test Meth-
ods for Measuring Conformance to X.400 Based Electronic
Messaging Application Programming Interfaces (API) Lan-
guage Independent
ANSI/IEEE 1326.2-1993, Information Technology - Test Meth-
ods for Directory Services Application Program Interface (API)
- Language Independent Specification
ANSI/IEEE 1327-1993, Information Technology - Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) Abstract Data Manipulation C Language
Interfaces - Binding for Application Programming Interfaces
(API)
ANSI/IEEE 1327.1-1993, Information Technology - X.400 Based
Electronic Messaging C Language Interfaces - Binding for Ap-
plication Programming Interfaces (API)
ANSI/IEEE 1327.2-1993, Information Technology - Directory
Services Application Program Interface (API) - C Language
Specification
ANSI/IEEE 1328-1993, Information Technology - Test Methods
for Measuring Conformance to Open Systems Interconnection
(OSI) Abstract Data Manipulation C Language Interfaces -
Binding for Application Programming Interfaces (API)
ANSI/IEEE 1328.1-1993, Information Technology - Test Meth-
ods for Measuring Conformance to X.400 Based Electronic
Messaging C Language Interfaces - Binding for Application
Programming Interfaces (API)
ANSI/IEEE 1328.2-1993, Information Technology - Test Meth-
ods for Directory Services Application Program Interface (API)
- C Language Specification
ANSI/IEEE 1351-1994, Standard for Information Technology -
OSI Applications Interfaces - ACSE and Presentation Layer
Applications Programming Interface - Language Independent
Specification
ANSI/IEEE 1353-1994, Standard for Information Technology -
OSI Application Program Interfaces - ACSE and Presentation
Layer Application Programming Interface - C Language Bind-
ing
ANSI/IEEE C62.1-1984 (R1995), Surge Arresters for Alternat-
ing-Current Power Circuits
ANSI/IEEE C62.2-1987 (R1995), Guide for Application of
Gapped Silicon-Carbide Surge Arresters for Alternating-Cur-
rent Systems
Announcement of Administrative
Withdrawal of American National
Standards:
Effective Date of 04/07/00
The following standards have been administratively withdrawn
due to overage in accordance with clause 4.4 Maintenance of
American National Standards of the ANSI Procedures for the
Development and Coordination of American National Standards
(ANSI Procedures).
An administrative withdrawal does not invalidate any ongoing re-
vision or reaffirmation activity that might be underway but that
cannot conclude by a standard’s tenth anniversary date of its
approval as an American National Standard (ANS). Rather, the
effect is that should a standard be submitted for approval as an
American National Standard after it has been administratively
withdrawn, it would have to be submitted and approved as a
“new” American National Standard, and not a revision of or reaf-
firmation to an existing American National Standard.
Questions may be directed to psa@ansi.org or via fax to the
PSA Department at 212-730-1346.
ANSI/API 2529-1975, Measurement, Sampling, Testing and Ba-
sic Conditions for Natural Gas Fluids
ANSI/API Bull 5C3-1989, Formulas and Calculations for Casing,
Tubing, Drill Pipe, and Line Pipe Properties
ANSI/API MPMS 4-1978, Petroleum - Measurement Standards -
Proving Systems

ANSI/API MPMS 5.1-1976, Petroleum - Measurement Standards
- Foreword, General Considerations, and Scope of Chapter 5,
Metering (free with any section of ANSI/API MPMS 5)
ANSI/API MPMS 5.2-1977, Petroleum - Measurement Standards
- Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meter Systems
ANSI/API MPMS 5.4-1976, Petroleum - Measurement Standards
- Instrumentation or Accessory Equipment for Liquid Hydro-
carbon Metering Systems
ANSI/API MPMS 6.1-1981, Petroleum - Measurement Standards
- LACT (Lease Automatic Custody Transfer) Systems
ANSI/API MPMS 6.2-1983, Petroleum Product Dispensing -
Chapter 6 - Metering Assemblies; Section 2, Loading Rack
and Tank Truck Metering Systems
ANSI/API MPMS 6.3-1983, Petroleum Product Dispensing -
Chapter 6 - Metering Assemblies; Section 3, Service Station
Dispensing Metering Systems
ANSI/API MPMS 6.5-1980, Petroleum - Measurement Standards
- Metering Systems for Loading and Unloading Marine Bulk
Carriers
ANSI/API MPMS 6.6-1981, Petroleum - Measurement Standards
- Pipeline Metering Systems
ANSI/API MPMS 6.7-1981, Measurement Standards - Chapter 6
- Metering Assemblies, Section 7 - Metering Viscous Hydro-
carbons
ANSI/API MPMS 12.2-1981, Measurement Standards - Calcula-
tion of Liquid Petroleum Quantities Measured by Turbine or
Displacement Meters
ANSI/API MPMS 12.2F-1981, Measurement Standards - Instruc-
tions for Calculating Liquid Petroleum Quantities Measured by
Turbine or Displacement Meters - Field Manual
ANSI/API MPMS 14.5-1981, Measurement Standards - Calcula-
tion of Gross Heating Value, Specific Gravity, and Compress-
ibility of Natural Gas Mixtures from Compositional Analysis
ANSI/API RP 2D-1984, Operation and Maintenance of Offshore
Cranes
ANSI/API RP 2X-1988, Ultrasonic Examination of Offshore
Structural Fabrication and Guidelines for Qualification of Ul-
trasonic Technicians
ANSI/API RP 7B-11C-1981, Internal-Combustion Reciprocating
Engines for Oil Field Service
ANSI/API RP 11AR-1989, Care and Use of Subsurface Pumps
ANSI/API RP 13B-1-1990, Field Testing Water-Based Drilling
Fluids
ANSI/API RP 13I-1990, Laboratory Testing Drilling Fluids
ANSI/API RP 14C-1986, Analysis, Design, Installation, and Test-
ing of Basic Surface Safety Systems on Offshore Production
Platforms
ANSI/API Spec 2C-1988, Offshore Cranes
ANSI/API Spec 6A-1989, Valves and Wellhead Equipment
ANSI/API Spec 6FA-1985, Fire Test for Valves
ANSI/API Spec 6FC-1989, Fire Test for Valves With Selective
Backseats
ANSI/API Spec 7-1990, Rotary Drilling Equipment
ANSI/API Spec 9A-1984, Wire Rope
ANSI/API Spec 12D-1982, Field Welded Tanks for Storage of
Production Liquids
ANSI/API Spec 12F-1988, Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of
Production Liquids
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 11 of 31 pages
Effective Date of 03/24/00
ANSI/UL 10B-1988, Standard for Safety for Fire Tests of Door
Assemblies
ANSI/UL 133-1987, Wires and Cables with Varnished Cloth In-
sulation
ANSI/UL 198G-1987, Fuses for Supplementary Overcurrent Pro-
tection
ANSI/UL 198H-1987, Class T Fuses
ANSI/UL 199-1989, Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service
ANSI/UL 303-1988, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Condens-
ing and Compressor Units
ANSI/UL 543-1982 (R1987), Electrical Impregnated Fiber Conduit
ANSI/UL 555-1989, Fire Dampers
ANSI/UL 559-1985, Heat Pumps
ANSI/UL 869-1988, Service Equipment
ANSI/UL 883-1986, Fan-Coil Units and Room Fan-Heater Units
ANSI/UL 984-1989, Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors
ANSI/UL 1096-1985, Electric Central Air-Heating Equipment
ANSI/UL 1185-1986, Portable Marine Fuel Tanks
ANSI/UL 1409-1986, Low-Voltage Video Products without Cath-
ode-Ray Tube Displays
ANSI/UL 1726-1987, Automatic Drain Valves for Standpipe Systems
Withdrawn from Consideration
ISO/IEC 9579:1999 which appeared in the 7/30/99 issue of
Standards Action for comment is hereby withdrawn from consid-
eration. The ITI (NCITS) technical committee has decided to
cancel the adoption of ISO/IEC 9579:1999.
Draft Standard for Trial Use
In accordance with clause 3.4.4, Draft standards for trial use, of
the ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of
american National Standards, the availability of the following
standard for trial use is announced:
ELECTRICITY
BSR/IEEE 1459, Definitions for the Measurement of Electric
Power Quantities Under Sinusoidal, Nonsinusoidal, Balanced,
or Unbalanced Conditions
Provides definitions of electric power to quantify the flow of elec-
trical energy in single-phase and three-phase circuits under si-
nusoidal, non-sinusoidal, balanced and unbalanced conditions.
Trial use period: 4/14/2000 through 4/14/2002
Single copy price: $39.00, Member, 49.00 Non-member
Order from: Customer Service, IEEE
Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: David Ringle, IEEE
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 12 of 31 pages
Call for Comment Contact Information
Note: The addresses listed in this section are to be used in conjunction with standards listed in Call for Comment. This section is a
list of developers who submit standards for public review on a regular basis; it is not intended to be a list of all ANSI developers.
Please send all address corrections to: Standards Action Editor, American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New
York, NY 10036 or standact@ansi.org.
AA
Aluminum Association, Inc.
900 19th St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
AAMA
American Architectural
Manufacturers Association
1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 104
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268
PHONE: (847) 303-5664, ext. 20
FAX: (847) 303-5774
e-mail: webmaster@aamanet.org
AAMI
Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation
3330 Washington Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-4598
AAMVA
American Association of Motor
Vehicle Administrators
4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22203
ABA
American Bankers Association
1120 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
ABMA
American Bearing Manufacturers
Association
1200 19th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036-2412
ABYC
American Boat and Yacht Council
3069 Solomons Island Road
Edgewater, MD 21037
ACI International
American Concrete Institute
P. O. Box 9094
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094
ACMI
The Art and Creative Materials
Institute, Inc.
100 Boylston Street, Suite 1050
Boston, MA 02116
ADA
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
AES
Audio Engineering Society, Inc.
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2010
New York, NY 10165
AGA
American Gas Association
400 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
AGMA
American Gear Manufacturers
Association
1500 King Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
AGRSS
Automotive Glass Replacement
Safety Standards Committee
6949 Stanford Drive
Bridgeview, IL 60455
AHAM
Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036
PHONE: (202) 872-5955
FAX: (202) 872-9354
AIAA
American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Suite 500
Reston, VA 20191
PHONE: (703) 264-7570
e-mail: standards@aiaa.org
AIHA
American Industrial Hygiene
Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031
PHONE: (703) 849-8888
FAX: (703) 207-3561
AIIM
Association for Information and
Image Management International
1100 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910-5603
AIM
634 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2802
PHONE: (412) 963-8588
FAX: (412) 963-8753
web: www.aimglobal.org
AISI-1
American Iron and Steel Institute
Box 4237
Chestertown, MD 21690
AISI-2
American Iron and Steel Institute
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20036
ALI
Automotive Lift Institute
P.O. Box 33116
Indialantic, FL 32903
(ALI)
American Ladder Institute
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
AMCA
Air Movement and Control
Association International, Inc.
30 West University Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
AMT
The Association for Manufacturing
Technology
7901 Westpark Drive
McLean, VA 22102
ANS
American Nuclear Society
555 North Kensington Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
PHONE: (212) 642-4980
FAX: (212) 302-1286
API
American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-4070
PHONE: (202) 682-8375
FAX: (202) 962-4776
e-mail: publications@api.org
ARI
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
Institute
4301 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 425
Arlington, VA 22203
e-mail: woodford@ari.org
ARMA International
4200 Somerset Drive, Suite 215
Prairie Village, KS 66208
ASA BIFMA International
Acoustical Society of America 2680 Horizon Drive, SE, Suite 1-A
120 Wall Street, 32nd floor Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7500
New York, NY 10005-3993 PHONE: (616) 285-3963
PHONE: (212) 248-0373 FAX: (616) 285-3765
FAX: (212) 248-0146 CAGI
e-mail: asastds@aip.org Compressed Air & Gas Institute
ASAE 1300 Sumner Avenue
American Society of Agricultural Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
Engineers CAMI
2950 Niles Road Coated Abrasives Manufacturers’ Institute
St. Joseph, MI 49085-9569 1300 Sumner Avenue
ASB Clevelend, Ohio 44115
American Society of Baking
(CEMA)
377 Fitzpatrick Hall Conveyer Equipment Manufacturers Asso-
Notre Dame, IN 46556 ciation
PHONE: (219) 631-9489 6724 Lone Oak Blvd.
e-mail: schmid.z@nd.edu Naples, FL 34109
ASCE
CCPA
American Society of Civil Engineers Cemented Carbide Producers
1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 600 Association
Washington, DC 20005 30200 Detroit Road
ASHRAE Cleveland, OH 44145-1967
American Society of Heating, Refriger-
CGA
ating and Air-Conditioning Engi- Compressed Gas Association
neers, Inc. 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway,
1791 Tullie Circle, NE Suite 1004
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 Arlington, VA 22202
ASME
The Chlorine Institute, Inc.
American Society of Mechanical 2001 L Street, NW
Engineers Suite 506
3 Park Avenue, 20th Floor Washington, DC 20036
New York, NY 10016 PHONE: (202) 775-2790
PHONE: (212) 591-8460 FAX: (202) 223-7225TPI
FAX: (212) 591-8501
CMA
ASQ Chemical Manufacturers Association
American Society for Quality 1300 Wilson Blvd.
P.O. Box 3005 Arlington, VA 22209
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005 PHONE: (703) 741-5226
PHONE: (800) 248-1946 FAX: (703) 741-6226
ASSE CMA-2
American Society of Safety Engineers Susan Conti, Esq.
1800 East Oakton Street 3609 Appleton Street N.W.
Des Plaines, IL 60018 Washington, DC 20008
PHONE: (847) 699-2929 PHONE: (202) 237-2899
e-mail: customerservice@asse.org
FAX: (202) 237-6563
(ASSE) Contemporary Controls
American Society of Sanitary Engineering 2431 Curtiss St.
28901 Clemens Road, Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Westlake, OH 44145
CPA
ASTM Composite Panel Association
100 Barr Harbor Drive 18928 Premiere Court
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Gaithersberg, MD 20879
ATIS CSA International
Alliance for Telecommunications 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Industry Solutions Cleveland, OH 44131
1200 G Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005 CSSinfo
Customer Standards Service
PHONE: (202) 434-8839
310 Miller Avenue
ALI Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. PHONE: (800) 699-9277
P.O. Box 33116 email: service@cssinfo.com
Indialantic, FL 32903
web: www.nsf.org/publications
AWS DASMA
American Welding Society Door and Access Systems
550 NW LeJeune Road Manufacturers Association
Miami, FL 33126 1300 Sumner Avenue
AWWA Cleveland, OH 41155-2851
American Water Works Association
DWMI
6666 West Quincy Avenue Diamond Wheel Manufacturers' Institute
Denver, CO 80235 30200 Detroit Road
Beneficial Designs Cleveland, OH 44145-1967
5858 Empire Grade
EASA
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Electrical Apparatus Service Association
BHMA 1331 Baur Blvd.
Builders Hardware Manufacturers St. Louis, MO 63132
Association, Inc. PHONE: (314) 993-2220
355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor FAX: (314) 993-1269
New York, NY 10017
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Contact information (continued)

EIA IIMA NECA NSC
Electronic Industries Alliance International Institute of Ammonia National Electrical Contractors National Safety Council
2500 Wilson Boulevard Refrigeration Association 1121 Spring Lake Drive
Arlington, VA 22201 1200 19th St., NW, Suite 300 3 Bethesda Metro Center Itasca, IL 60143
PHONE: (703) 907-7554 Washington, DC 20036-2422 Bethesda, MD 20814 PHONE: (800) 621-7619
FAX: (703) 907-7501 IPC PHONE: (301) 215-4504 NSF International
(EIA) Institute for Interconnecting and FAX: (301) 215-4500 789 Dixboro Road
Environmental Industry Association Packaging Electronic Circuits NEMA P.O. Box 130140
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300 2215 Sanders Road National Electrical Manufacturers Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140
Washington, DC 20008 Northbrook, IL 60062-6135 Association PHONE: (734) 769-8010
EIMA ISA 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847 FAX: (734) 827-6831
EIFS Industry Members Association 67 Alexander Drive Rosslyn, VA 22209 NSPI
3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270 P.O. Box 12277 NETA National Spa and Pool Institute
Morrow, GA 30260 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 P.O. Box 687 2111 Eisenhower Avenue
ESD Association ISEA Morrison, CO 80465 Alexandria, VA 22314
7900 Turin Road, Bldg 3, Ste 2, Industrial Safety Equipment PHONE: (303) 697-8441 NWWDA
Rome, NY 13440 Association FAX: (303) 697-8431 National Wood Window & Door
1901 North Moore Street, Suite 808 e-mail: neta@netaworld.org Association
ESTA
Entertainment Services and Arlington, VA 22209 (NFPA) 1400 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite G-54
National Fluid Power Association Des Plaines, IL 60018
Technology Association ITI
875 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2302 Information Technology Industry Council 3333 North Mayfair Road OLA
New York, NY 10001 1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53222-3219 Optical Laboratories Association
Washington, DC 20005-3922 PHONE: (414) 778-3344 P.O. Box 2000
FCI FAX: (414) 778-3361
Fluid Controls Institute FAX: (202) 638-4922 Merrifield, VA 22116-2000
e-mail: bbennett@itic.nw.dc.us e-mail: nfpa@nfpa.com
1300 Sumner Avenue OPEI
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 KCMA NFPA (To order publications) Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers National Fire Protection Association 341 South Patrick Street
FMR 11 Tracy Drive
Association Alexandria, VA 22314
Factory Mutual Research Avon, MA 02322
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike 1899 Preston White Drive PHONE: (703) 549-7600
Reston, VA 20191-5435 PHONE: (800) 344-3555 FAX: (703) 549-7604
Norwood, MA 02062 FAX: (800) 593-6372
Georgia Tech EEMC LIA e-mail: custserv@nfpa.org ORISE
142 O'Keefe Building Laser Institute of America Oak Ridge Institute for Science &
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 125 NFPA (For all other inquiries) Education
Atlanta, GA 30332-0640 National Fire Protection Association
Orlando, FL 32826 P.O. Box 117, MS-18
Global Engineering Documents 1 Batterymarch Park Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
15 Inverness Way East LLNL Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Lawrence Livermore National PHONE: (617) 770-3000 PFERD Millwaukee Brush company
Englewood, CO 80112-5704
PHONE: (800) 854-7179 Laboratory FAX: (617) 770-3000 P.O. Box 830
FAX: (303) 379-7956 P.O. Box 808 L-379 e-mail: stds_admin@nfpa.org Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
email: global@ihs.com Livermore, CA 94550 PIMA
NGA
web: http://global.ihs.com MHI National Glass Association Photographic & Imaging
GWI Materiel Handling Industry 8200 Greensboro Dr., #302 Manufacturers Association
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 McLean, VA 22102-3881 550 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 307
Grinding Wheel Institute
30200 Detroit Road Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: (703) 442-4890 Harrison, NY 10528-1612
Cleveland, OH 44145-1967 NAA FAX: (703) 442-0630 e-mail: natlstds@pima.net
HL7 National Arborist Association, Inc. NGCMA PMI
Health Level Seven P.O. Box 1094 National Golf Cart Manufacturers Four Campus Boulevard
3300 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 227 Amherst, NH 03031-1094 Association Newton Square, PA 19073-3299
Suite 310, Two Ravina Drive PHONE: (610) 356-4600
Ann Arbor, MI 49104-4250 NAAMM-1
National Association of Architectural Atlanta, Georgia 30346-2112 FAX: (610) 356-4647
HI
Metal Manufacturers NIRMA PMMI
Hydraulic Institute
9 Sylvan Way 8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000 Nuclear Information and Records Packaging Machinery Manufacturers
Parsippany, NJ 07054-3802 Chicago, Il 60603 Management Association, Inc. Institute
NAAMM-2 210 Fifth Avenue 4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 600
HIBCC New York, NY 10010 Arlington, VA 22203
Health Industry Business 7611 Nancy Drive
Communications Council Norfolk, VA 23518-4635 NISO-1 PPEMA
National Information Standards Portable Power Equipment Manufacturers
2525 East Arizona Biltmore Circle, Suite 127 NACE International
Phoenix, AZ 85106 National Association of Organization Association
PHONE: (602) 381-1091 Corrosion Engineers P.O. Box 338 4340 East West Highway, Suite 912
FAX: (602) 381-1093 P.O. Box 218340 Oxon Hill, MD 20750 Bethesda, MD 20814
PHONE: (301) 567-9522 PHONE: (301) 652-0774
HPS Houston, TX 77218-8340
FAX: (301) 654-6138
Health Physics Society NBBPVI NISO-2
National Information Standards RESNA
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 402 National Board of Boiler and Pressure
McLean, VA 22101 Vessel Inspectors Organization 1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1540
1055 Crupper Avenue 4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201
ICC Bethesda, MD 20814 PHONE: (703) 524-6686
International Code Council Columbus, OH 43229-1183
e-mail: nisohq@cni.org RIA
5203 Leesburg Pike, #708 NCCLS
Falls Church, VA 22041 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400 NIST Robotics Industries Association
National Institute of Standards and P.O. Box 3724
ICEA Wayne, PA 19087-1898
PHONE: (610) 688-0100, ext. 123 Technology 900 Victor's Way, Suite 140
Insulated Cable Engineers Association 100 Bureau Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48106-7479
P.O. Box 440 FAX: (610) 688-0700
e-mail: mschlank@nccls.org Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8460 RMA
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
NCITS NPES Rubber Manufacturers Association
IEEE 1899 Preston White Drive 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 900
Institute of Electrical and National Committee for Information
Reston, VA 20191-4367 Washington, DC 20005
Electronics Engineers Technology Standards
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 200 PHONE: (703) 264-7200 RMI
445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331 FAX: (703) 620-0994
Washington, DC 20005-3922 Rack Manufacturers Institute
Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331
FAX: (202) 638-4922 NSAA 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Ste. 201
IESNA e-mail: ddonovan@itic.nw.dc.us 133 South Van Gordon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217
Illuminating Engineering Society or bbennett@itic.nw.dc.us Suite 300
of North America Rohm and Haas Co.
NCPDP Lakewood, CO 80228 727 Norristown Road
120 Wall Street, Floor 17 PHONE: (303) 987-1111
New York, NY 10005-4001 National Council for Prescription Drug Spring House, PA 19477
Programs FAX: (303) 986-2345
PHONE: (212) 248-5000 e-mail: sidr@nsaa.org RVIA
FAX: (212) 248-5017 4201 North 24th Street, Suite 365 Recreation Vehicle Industry
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6268 Association
IIE
Institute of Industrial Engineers 1896 Preston White Drive
25 Technology Park Reston, VA 20191
Norcross, GA 30092
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 14 of 31 pages
Contact information (concluded)
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
SCTE
Society of Cable Telecommunications
Engineers, Inc.
140 Phillips Road
Exton, PA 19341
PHONE: (610) 363-6888
FAX: (610) 363-7133
SDI
Steel Door Institute
30200 Detroit Road
Cleveland, OH 44145
SES
Standards Engineering Society
13340 SW 96th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33176
PHONE: (305) 971-4798
FAX: (305) 971-4799
e-mail: hgziggy@worldnet.att.net
SIA-1
Scaffold Industry Association
20335 Ventura Blvd., Suite 310
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
e-mail: sia@scaffold.org
PHONE: (818) 610-0320
FAX: (818) 610-0323
e-mail: glarson@scaffold.org
SIA-2
Security Industry Association
635 Slaters Lane, Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22314
SMACNA
4201 Lafayette Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
SMPTE
Society of Motion Picture and
Television Engineers
595 West Hartsdale Avenue
White Plains, NY 10607-1824
SPI
Society of the Plastics Industry
1801 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
SSCI
Steel Shipping Container Institute
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1020
Washington, DC 20005-5606
TIA
Telecommunications Industry
Association
2500 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3834
FAX: (703) 907-7727
Truss Plate Institute
583 D'Onofrio Drive, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53719
TCA
Tile Council of America, Inc.
100 Clemenson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625
UL-1
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
1285 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747-3081
UL-2
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
UL-3
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
12 Laboratory Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995
UL-4
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Final actions on American National Standards
ANSI’s Board of Standards Review has taken the final action indicated on the standards listed below.
CABLES, POWER
ANSI/SCTE TP 206-2000, Composite Distortion Measurement
(Composite Triple Beat & Composite Second Order) (new
standard): 3/15/2000
ANSI/SCTE TP 408-2000, Test Method for “F” Connector Return
Loss In-Line Pair (new standard): 3/10/2000
CONNECTORS, ELECTRIC
ANSI/EIA 364-21C-2000, Insulation Resistance Test for Electric
Connectors, Sockets and Coaxial Contacts (revision and re-
designation of ANSI/EIA 364-21A-1995): 3/10/2000
ANSI/EIA 364-22B-2000, Life Test Procedure for Electrical Con-
nectors and Sockets (new standard): 3/10/2000
ANSI/EIA 364-31B-2000, Humidity Test Procedure for Electrical
Connectors and Sockets (revision of ANSI/EIA 364-31A-1983
(R1990)): 3/10/2000
ANSI/EIA 364-101-2000, Attenuation Test Procedure for Electri-
cal Connectors, Sockets and Cable Assemblies or Intercon-
nection Systems (new standard): 3/10/2000
ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
ANSI/EIA 364-107-2000, Eye Pattern and Jitter Test Procedure
for Electrical Connectors, Sockets, Cable Assemblies or Inter-
connection Systems (new standard): 3/10/2000
ANSI/NETA ETT-2000, Certification of Electrical Testing Person-
nel (new standard): 3/15/2000
FANS
ANSI/AMCA 230-2000, Laboratory Method of Testing Air Circu-
lator Fans for Rating (new standard): 3/3/2000
GOLF CARS
■★ ANSI/NGCMA Z130.1-1999, Golf Cars - Safety and Performance
Requirements (revision of ANSI/NGCMA Z130.1-1993):
3/10/2000
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
ANSI/HL7 V1.1-2000, The Health Level Seven Context Manage-
ment Specification, Version 1.1 (revision and redesignation of
ANSI/HL7 V1.0-1999): 3/15/2000
INFORMATION SYSTEMS - CHARACTER RECOGNITION
ANSI X9.27-2000, Print and Test Specifications for Magnetic Ink
Printing (MICR) (revision of ANSI X9.27-1995): 3/15/2000
INFORMATION SYSTEMS - MAGNETIC TAPES
ANSI/NCITS 329-2000, Magnetic Tape Cartridge for Information
Interchange, 0.50 in (12.65 mm), Serial Serpentine, 208-
Track, 85 940 bpi (3383 bpmm), DLT5 Format (new standard):
3/15/2000
MEDICAL MATERIEL
■ ANSI/AAMI ID26-1998, Infusion Devices (revision of ANSI/AAMI
ID26-1992): 3/10/2000
■ ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-13-1999, Biological evaluation of medical
devices - Part 13: Identification and quantification of degrada-
tion products from polymers (new standard): 3/10/2000
■ ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-5-1999, Biological Evaluation of Medical
Devices - Part 5: Tests for Cytotoxicity: in vitro Methods (revi-
sion of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-5-1993): 3/10/2000
■ ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-9-1999, Biological Evaluation of Medical
Devices - Part 9: Framework for Identification and Quantifica-
tion of Potential Degradation Products (new standard):
3/10/2000
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 15 of 31 pages
■ ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14160-1998, Sterilization of Medical Devices -
Validation and Routine Control of the Sterilization by use of
Liquid Chemical Sterilants of Single-Use Medical Devices In-
corporating Materials of Animal Origin (new standard):
3/10/2000
POWER PLANTS
ANSI/ISA S77.42.01-1999, Fossil Fuel Plant Feedwater Control
System - Drum Type (new standard): 3/7/2000
PUMPS
ANSI/HI 2.3-2000, Vertical Pumps for Design and Application
(revision and redesignation of ANSI/HI 2.1-2.5-1994):
3/15/2000
ANSI/HI 2.6-2000, Vertical Pump Test (revision of ANSI/HI 2.6-
1994): 3/15/2000
ANSI/HI 6.1-6.5-2000, Reciprocating Power Pump Standards for
Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, and Operation (revi-
sion of ANSI/HI 6.1-6.5-1994): 3/15/2000
ANSI/HI 9.1-9.5-2000, General Pump Standards for Types, Defi-
nitions, Application, and Sound Measurements (revision of
ANSI/HI 9.1-9.5-1994): 3/10/2000
QUALITY ASSURANCE
■ ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14969-1999, Quality Systems - Medical Devices
- Guidance on the Application of ISO 13485 and ISO 13488
(new standard): 3/10/2000
SWITCHGEAR
ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999, Metal-Clad and Station-Type Cubicle
Switchgear (revision of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1993): 3/14/2000
TANKS
■ ANSI/UL 80-2000, Standard for Safety for Steel Tanks for Oil-
Burner Fuel (revision of ANSI/UL 80-1992): 3/15/2000
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ANSI T1.713-2000, Personal Communications Services PCS
1900 Specifications (revision, redesignation and consolidation
of ANSI J-STD-007-1997, ANSI J-STD-007a-1998, ANSI J-
STD-023-1996, ANSI J-STD-024-1997): 3/15/2000
ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A-4-2000, Commercial Building Standard for
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces (supplement to
ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A-1998): 3/15/2000
WATER TREATMENT
■★ ANSI/NSF 42-2000, Drinking Water Treatment Units - Aesthetic
Effects (revision of ANSI/NSF 42-1998): 3/15/2000
■ ★ ANSI/NSF 58-2000, Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment
Systems (revision of ANSI/NSF 58-1997): 3/15/2000
WELDING AND CUTTING
ANSI/AWS D10.4-86 (R00), Recommended Practices for Weld-
ing Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Piping and
Tubing (reaffirmation of ANSI/AWS D10.4-86 (R1992)):
3/10/2000
WELDING RODS AND ELECTRODES
ANSI/AWS A5.6-84 (R00), Specification for Covered Copper and
Copper-Alloy Arc Welding Electrodes (reaffirmation of ANSI/
AWS A5.6-84 (R1991)): 3/10/2000
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 16 of 31 pages
Standards Withdrawn
PHOTOGRAPHY
ANSI/NAPM IT3.411-1996, Photography (Flash Equipment) -
Mechanically Operated Flashcubes (Magicubes) - Dimensions
and Test Methods (withdrawal of ANSI/NAPM IT3.411-1996):
3/10/2000
ANSI/PIMA IT3.414-1984, Photography (Flash Equipment) -
Flipflash/Topflash Arrays (withdrawal of ANSI/PIMA IT3.414-
1984 (R1997)): 3/10/2000
ANSI/PIMA IT3.415-1984, Photography (Flash Equipment) -
Flash Array “600” (withdrawal of ANSI/PIMA IT3.415-1984
(R1997)): 3/10/2000
ANSI/NAPM IT9.16-1993, Imaging Media - Photographic Activity
Test (withdrawal of ANSI/NAPM IT9.16-1993): 3/10/2000
PHOTOGRAPHY - CHEMICALS
ANSI/PIMA IT4.125-1982, Photography (Chemicals) - p-
Methylaminophenol Sulfate (withdrawal of ANSI/PIMA
IT4.125-1982 (R1998)): 3/10/2000
ANSI/NAPM IT4.126-1986, Photography (Chemicals) - Hydro-
quinone (withdrawal of ANSI/NAPM IT4.126-1986 (R1995)):
3/10/2000
ANSI/PIMA IT4.136-1981, Photography - Chemicals - 1-Phenyl-
3-Pyrazolidinone (withdrawal of ANSI/PIMA IT4.136-1981
(R1998)): 3/10/2000
ANSI/PIMA IT4.200-1982, Photography (Chemicals) - Potassium
Bromide (withdrawal of ANSI/PIMA IT4.200-1982 (R1998)):
3/10/2000
PHOTOGRAPHY - SENSITOMETRY
ANSI/ISO 9378-1993, ANSI/NAPM IT2.44-1993, Photography -
Vesicular Microfilm - Determination of ISO Speed and ISO
Range (withdrawal of ANSI/NAPM IT2.44-1993): 3/10/2000
NFPA Standards
BUILDING MATERIALS
■ ANSI/NFPA 255-2000, Standard Method of Test of Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (revision of
ANSI/NFPA 255-1996): 2/11/2000
CHIMNEYS
■ ANSI/NFPA 97-96 (R00), Standard Glossary of Terms Relating
to Chimneys, Vents, and Heat-Producing Appliances (reaffir-
mation of ANSI/NFPA 97-1996): 2/11/2000
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
■ ANSI/NFPA 12-2000, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA 12-1998): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 2001-2000, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extin-
guishing Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA 2001-1996): 11/9/99
FIRE HAZARDS
■ ANSI/NFPA 269-96 (R00), Standard Test Method for Developing
Toxic Potency Data for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling (reaffir-
mation of ANSI/NFPA 269-1996): 2/11/2000
FIRE PERSONNEL
■ ANSI/NFPA 600-2000, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades (re-
vision of ANSI/NFPA 600-1996): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 601-2000, Standard for Security Services in Fire
Loss Prevention (revision of ANSI/NFPA 601-1996): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1003-2000, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Profes-
sional Qualifications (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1003-1994):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1006-2000, Standard for Rescue Technician Profes-
sional Qualifications (new standard): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1035-2000, Standard for Professional Qualifications
for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator (revision of ANSI/
NFPA 1035-1993): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1410-2000, Standard on Training for Initial Fire At-
tack (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1410-1995): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1452-2000, Guide for Training Fire Service Person-
nel to Make Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys (revision of ANSI/
NFPA 1452-1993): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1582-2000, Standard on Medical Requirements for
Fire Fighters (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1582-1997): 2/11/2000
FIRE PROTECTION
■ ANSI/NFPA 1-2000, Fire Prevention Code (revision of ANSI/
NFPA 1-1997): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 13E-2000, Guide for Fire Department Operations in
Properties Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems (re-
vision of ANSI/NFPA 13E-1995): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 14-2000, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe
and Hose Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA 14-1996):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 101-2000, Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Build-
ings and Structures (revision of ANSI/NFPA 101-1997): 2/11/
2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 130-2000, Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit
Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA 130-1997): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 750-2000, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection
Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA 750-1996): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 850-2000, Recommended Practice for Fire Protec-
tion for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct
Current Converter Stations (revision of ANSI/NFPA 850-
1996): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 851-2000, Recommended Practice for Fire Protec-
tion for Hydroelectric Generating Plants (revision of ANSI/
NFPA 851-1996): 2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1201-2000, Standard for Developing Fire Protection
Services for the Public (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1201-1994):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1250-2000, Recommended Practice in Emergency
Service Organization Risk Management (new standard):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1561-2000, Standard on Fire Department Incident
Management System (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1561-1995):
2/11/2000
FIRE TESTS
■ ANSI/NFPA 257-2000, Standard for Fire Test for Window and
Glass Block Assemblies (revision of ANSI/NFPA 257-1996):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 286-2000, Standard Methods of Test for Evaluating
Room Fire Growth Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior
Finish (new standard): 2/11/2000
FIREPLACES
■ ANSI/NFPA 211-2000, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances (revision of ANSI/
NFPA 211-1996): 2/11/2000
FLOORS AND FLOORING
■ ANSI/NFPA 253-95 (R00), Standard Method of Test for Critical
Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat
Energy Source (reaffirmation of ANSI/NFPA 253-1995):
2/11/2000
GARMENTS, PROTECTIVE
■ ANSI/NFPA 1971-2000, Standard on Protective Ensemble for
Structural Fire Fighting (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1971-1997):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1976-2000, Standard on Protective Clothing for
Proximity Fire Fighting (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1976-1992):
2/11/2000
■ ANSI/NFPA 1991-2000, Standard on Vapor-Protective Suits for
Hazardous Chemical Emergencies (revision of ANSI/NFPA
1991-1994): 2/11/2000
 standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 17 of 31 pages

■ ANSI/NFPA 1992-2000, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective TANK CARS AND VEHICLES

Suits for Hazardous Chemical Emergencies (revision of ANSI/
NFPA 1992-1994): 2/11/2000 ■ ANSI/NFPA 385-2000, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flam-
mable and Combustible Liquids (revision of ANSI/NFPA 385-
OXIDIZING MATERIALS 1990): 2/11/2000

■ ANSI/NFPA 430-2000, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid

Oxidizers (revision of ANSI/NFPA 430-1995): 2/11/2000
NFPA Standards Withdrawn
PERSONNEL PROTECTION
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
■ ANSI/NFPA 70E-2000, Standard for Electrical Safety Require-
ments for Employee Workplaces (revision of ANSI/NFPA 70E- ■ ANSI/NFPA 386-1990, Standard for Portable Shipping Tanks for
1995): 2/11/2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids (withdrawal of ANSI/
■ ANSI/NFPA 1581-2000, Standard on Fire Department Infection NFPA 386-1990): 2/11/2000
Control Program (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1581-1995):
2/11/2000 GARMENTS, PROTECTIVE

REPORTS AND RECORDS ■ ANSI/NFPA 1993-1994, Standard on Support Function Protec-

tive Clothing for Hazardous Chemical Operations (withdrawal
■ ANSI/NFPA 1600-2000, Recommended Practice for Disaster of ANSI/NFPA 1993-1994): 2/11/2000
Management (revision of ANSI/NFPA 1600-1995): 2/11/2000
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 18 of 31 pages
ISO Draft International Standards
This section lists proposed standards that the International Organi-
zation for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval. The
proposals have received substantial support within the technical
committees or subcommittees that developed them and are now
being circulated to ISO members for comment and vote. Standards
Action readers interested in reviewing and commenting on these
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AIR QUALITY (TC 146)
ISO/DIS 8518, Workplace air - Determination of particulate lead
and lead compounds - Flame or electrothermal atomic absorp-
tion spectrometric method - 6/17/2000, $72.00
ESSENTIAL OILS (TC 54)
ISO/DIS 3518, Oil of sandalwood (Santalum album L.) -
6/17/2000, $35.00
FLUID POWER SYSTEMS (TC 131)
ISO/DIS 3968, Hydraulic fluid power - Filters - Evaluation of
pressure drop versus flow characteristics - 6/17/2000, $46.00
ISO/DIS 6195, Fluid power systems and components - Cylinder
rod-wiper-ring housings in reciprocating applications - Dimen-
sions and tolerances - 6/17/2000, $46.00
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND INTEGRATION
(TC 184)
ISO/DIS 10303-518, Industrial automation systems and integra-
tion - Industrial data - Product data representation and ex-
change - Part 518: Application interpreted construct:
Mechanical design shaded representation - 6/10/2000, $98.00
NATURAL GAS (TC 193)
ISO/DIS 15970, Natural gas - Measurement of properties -
Volumetric properties: density, pressure, temperature and
compression factor - 6/17/2000, $88.00
ISO/DIS 15971-1, Natural gas - Measurement of properties -
Combustion properties - Part 1: Calorific value - 6/17/2000,
$92.00
PAPER, BOARD AND PULPS (TC 6)
ISO/DIS 5267-2, Pulps - Determination of drainability - Part 2:
Canadian Standard freeness method - 6/17/2000, $42.00
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PLASTICS (TC 61)
ISO/DIS 17771, Plastics - Thermoset moulding compounds - De-
termination of the degree of fibre wet out in SMC -
6/24/2000, $30.00
ROAD VEHICLES (TC 22)
ISO/DIS 6469-1, Electric road vehicles - Safety specifications -
Part 1: On-board energy storage - 6/17/2000, $50.00
ISO/DIS 6469-2, Electric road vehicles - Safety specifications -
Part 2: Functional safety means and protection against fail-
ures - 6/17/2000, $26.00
ISO/DIS 6469-3, Electric road vehicles - Safety specifications -
Part 3: Protection of persons against electric hazards -
6/17/2000, $42.00
ISO/DIS 8713, Electric road vehicles - Terminology - 6/17/2000,
$35.00
ISO/DIS 15031-4, Road vehicles - Communication between ve-
hicle and test equipment for emission-related diagnostics -
Part 4: External test equipment - 6/17/2000, $42.00
RUBBER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS (TC 45)
ISO/DIS 2285, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determina-
tion of tension set under constant elongation at laboratory and
high temperatures, and of elongation, and of creep under con-
stant tensile load - 6/17/2000, $38.00
ISO/DIS 2929, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for bulk fuel
delivery by truck - Specification - 6/17/2000, $46.00
ISO/DIS 10282, Single-use sterile rubber surgical gloves -
Specification - 6/17/2000, $38.00
ISO/DIS 11193, Single-use rubber examination gloves - Specifi-
cation - 6/17/2000, $35.00
ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information Technology
ISO/IEC DIS 13870, Information technology - Telecommunica-
tions and information exchange between systems - Private In-
tegrated Services Network - Inter-exchange signalling
protocol - Call completion supplementary services -
7/18/2000, $105.00

CEN/CENELEC
Standards Activity
Competitive Excellence Through
Standardization Technology
CEN
European drafts sent for CEN enquiry
The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members
for enquiry and comment. If the draft is a proposed adoption of
an International Standard, it is so noted. The final date for offer-
ing comments is listed after each proposal.
ELASTOMERS
prEN 13787, Elastomers for gas pressure regulators and asso-
ciated safety devices for inlet pressures up to 1 00 bar - May
10, 2000, $28.00
FLOORING
prEN 13845, Resilient floor coverings - Polyvinyl chloride floor
coverings with enhanced slip resistance - Specification - July
10, 2000, $48.00
HEATING
prEN 13836, Gas-fired central heating boilers - Type B boilers of
nominal heat input exceeding 300 KW, but not exceeding
1000 KW - July 10, 2000, $160.00
prEN 13842, Oil fired forced convection air heaters - Stationary
and transportable for space heating - July 10, 2000, $72.00
METALS
prEN 13523-18, Oil coated metals - Test methods - Part 18: Re-
sistance to staining - July 10, 2000, $36.00
prEN 13835, Founding - Austenitic cast irons - July 10, 2000,
$78.00
PAVEMENT
prEN 13036-1, Surface characteristics - Test Methods - Part 1:
Measurement of pavement surface macrotexture depth using
a volumetric technique - July 10, 2000, $36.00
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 19 of 31 pages
This section provides information on standards activity within CEN
– the European Committee for Standardization – and CENELEC –
the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization.
CEN and CENELEC are composed of European member bodies
whose countries cooperate within the European Economic Com-
munity (Common Market) and the European Free Trade Associa-
tion (EFTA). Their primary purpose is to develop standards
needed to harmonize European interests and prevent technical
barriers. Both CEN and CENELEC are committed to adopting
standards developed by ISO and IEC wherever possible.
ANSI is publishing this information to give U.S. interests an oppor-
tunity to obtain information, and to comment on proposed Euro-
pean Standards and/or Harmonization Documents being circulated
for enquiry. Anyone interested in obtaining this information, and/or
commenting on proposals should order copies from ANSI.
Comments regarding CEN are to be sent to Henrietta Scully at
ANSI's New York offices. Comments regarding CENELEC are to
be sent to Charles T. Zegers, also at ANSI's New York offices.
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ENs are available via ANSI's Electronic Standards Store
(ESS) at www.ansi.org
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they should be available before the final date for offering
shown in this section.
RUBBER
prEN ISO 6179, Vulcanized rubber sheet and fabrics coated with
vulcanized rubber - Determination of transmission rate of
volatile liquids (Gravimetric technique) (ISO 6179:1989) - July
10, 2000, $28.00
SMALL CRAFTS
EN ISO 7840:1995/prA1, Small craft - Fire resistant fuel hoses
(ISO 7840:1994) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 8469:1995/prA1, Small craft - Non-fire-resistant fuel
hoses (ISO 8469:1994) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 8665:1995/prA1, Small craft - Marine propulsion en-
gines and systems - Power measurements and declarations
(ISO 8665:1994) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 9097:1994/prA1, Small craft - Electric fans (ISO
9097:1991) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 10087:1996/prA1, Small craft - Hull identification - Cod-
ing system (ISO 10087:1990) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 10592:1995/prA1, Small craft - Hydraulic steering sys-
tems (ISO 10592:1994) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 11547:1995/prA1, Small craft - Start-in-gear protection
(ISO 11547:1994) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 28846:1993/prA1, Small craft - Electrical devices - Pro-
tection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases (ISO
8846:1990) - May 10, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 28848:1993/prA1, Small craft - Remote steering sys-
tems (ISO 8848:1990) - May 17, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 28849:1993/prA1, Small craft - Electrically operated
bilge-pumps (ISO 8849:1990) - May 17, 2000, $28.00
EN ISO 29775:1993/prA1, Small craft - Remote steering sys-
tems for single outboard motors of 15 kW to 40 kW power
(ISO 9775:1990) - May 17, 2000, $28.00
SOFTWARE ERGONOMICS
prEN ISO 14915-1, Software ergonomics for multimedia user in-
terfaces - Part 1: Design principles and framework (ISO/DIS
14915-1:2000) - June 10, 2000, $28.00
prEN ISO 14915-3, Software ergonomics for multimedia user in-
terfaces - Part 3: Media selection and combination (ISO/DIS
14915-3:2000) - June 10, 2000, $28.00
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 20 of 31 pages
TEXTILES
prEN ISO 105-Z11, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part
Z11: Evaluation of speckiness of colorant dispersions (ISO-
Z11:1998) - July 10, 2000, $28.00
WASTE CONTAINERS
prEN 840-6:1997/prA1, Mobile waste containers - Part 6: Safety
and health requirements - May 10, 2000, $28.00
WATER SYSTEMS
prEN 13831, Closed expansion vessels with built in diaphragm
for installation in water systems - July 10, 2000, $130.00
European drafts sent for formal vote (for
information)
The following European drafts have been sent to CEN members
for formal vote. If the draft is a proposed adoption of an Interna-
tional Standard, it is so noted.
ACID
prEN 13189, Acetic acid food grade - Products made from ma-
terials of non-agricultural origin - Definitions, requirements,
marking
CONTAINERS
prEN 1898, Specifications for flexible intermediate bulk contain-
ers (FIBCs) for non-dangerous goods
ELASTOMERICS
prEN 681-2, Elastomeric Seals - Materials requirements for pipe
joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 2:
Thermoplastic elastomers
prEN 681-3, Elastomeric Seals - Materials requirements for pipe
joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 3:
Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber
prEN 681-4, Elastomeric Seals - Materials requirements for pipe
joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 4:
Cast polyurethane sealing elements
FIRE DETECTION
prEN 54-5 REVIEW, Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part
5: Heat detectors - Point detectors
prEN 54-7 REVIEW, Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part
7: Smoke detectors - Point detectors using scattered light,
transmitted light or ionization
GROUTING
prEN 12715, Execution of special geotechnical work - Grouting
LADDERS
prEN 1147, Portable ladders for the fire service use
MACHINERY
prEN 12198-1, Safety of machinery - Assessment and reduction
of risks arising from radiation emitted by machinery - Part 1:
General principles
PACKAGING
prEN 13045, Packaging - Flexible cylindrical plastic tubes, Di-
mensions and tolerances
prEN 13046, Packaging - Flexible cylindrical metallic tubes, Di-
mensions and tolerances
prEN 13047, Packaging - Flexible conical metallic tubes, Di-
mensions and tolerances
prEN 13048, Packaging - Flexible aluminium tubes - internal lac-
quer film thickness measurement method
prEN 13427, Packaging - Requirements for the use of European
Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste
prEN 13428, Packaging - Requirements specific to manufactur-
ing and composition - Prevention by source reduction
prEN 13430, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recover-
able by material recycling
PIPING/DUCTING SYSTEMS
prEN 1046, Plastics piping and ducting systems - Systems out-
side building structures for the conveyance of water or sew-
age - Pratices for installation above and below ground
PLASTICS
prEN ISO 11469, Plastics - Generic identification and marking of
plastics products (ISO/FDIS 11469:2000)
POWER TOOLS
prEN 792-1, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety require-
ments - Part 1: Assembly power tools for non-threaded me-
chanical fasteners
prEN 792-2, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety require-
ments - Part 2: Cutting-off and crimping power tools
prEN 792-3, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety re-
quirements - Part 3: Drills and tappers
prEN 792-4, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety require-
ments - Part 4: Non-rotary percussive power tools
prEN 792-5, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety require-
ments - Part 5: Rotary percussive drills
prEN 792-6, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety require-
ments - Part 6: Assembly power tools for threaded fasteners
prEN 792-10, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety re-
quirements - Part 10: Compression power tools
prEN 792-11, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety re-
quirements - Part 11: Nibblers and shears
prEN 792-12, Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety re-
quirements - Part 12: Small circular, small oscillating and re-
ciprocating saws
TEXTILES
prEN ISO 12945-2, Textiles - Determination of the resistance to
pilling and change of appearance of fabrics - Part 2: Modified
Martindale method (ISO/FDIS 12945-2: 2000)
VINEGAR
prEN 13188, Vinegar - Product made from liquids of agricultural
origin - Definitions, requirements, marking
WATERPROOFING
prEN 1848-2, Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Determination
of length, width and straightness - Part 2: Plastic and rubber
sheets for roof waterproofing
prEN 1849-2, Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Determination
of thickness and mass per unit area - Part 2: Plastic and rub-
ber sheets for roof waterproofing
prEN 1850-2, Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Determination
of visible defects - Part 2: Plastic and rubber sheets for roof
waterproofing
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Registration of Organization Names in the United States

The Procedures for Registration of Organization Names in the United States of America (document ISSB 989) require that
alphanumeric organization names be subject to a 90-day Public Review period prior to registration. For further information, please con-
tact the Registration Coordinator at (212) 642-4884.
The following is a list of alphanumeric organization names that have been submitted to ANSI for registration. Alphanumeric names ap-
pearing for the first time are printed in bold type. Names with confidential contact information, as requested by the organization, list only
public review dates.

EXPERIAN
PUBLIC REVIEW Organization: Experian
505 City Parkway West
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Orange, CA 92868
Contact: Clara Hsieh
Public review: February 16, 2000 to May 16, 2000
PHONE: 714-385-5479 - FAX: 714-937-8644
Email: clara.hsieh@experian.com
B2B COMMUNICATIONS
Public review: January 19, 2000 to April 18, 2000
Public review: February 16, 2000 to May 16, 2000
CD01 FIBERLINK
Organization: ClearData.net, Inc. Organization: Fiberlink
2108 East Thomas, Suite 200 440 Science Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85016 Suite 101
Contact: Mark T. Ansboury Madison, WI 53711
PHONE: 602-224-1279, X233 - FAX: 602-224-2606 PHONE: 608-238-9690, Ext. 238 - FAX: 608-238-9881
Email: mark@cleardata.net Email: mwilson@fiberlinknet.com
Public review: January 19, 2000 to April 18, 2000 Public review: February 2, 2000 to May 2, 2000

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY JUNIPER

Organization: Cleveland State University Public review: February 16, 2000 to May 16, 2000
1860 East 22nd Street
Rhodes Tower 1104 USM
Cleveland, OH 44115
Organization: University of Southern Mississippi
Contact: Dominique Porter
Box 10001
PHONE: 216-687-5345 - FAX: 216-687-9200
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Email: n.daher@csuohio.edu
Contact: David J. Sliman
Public review: February 2, 2000 to May 2, 2000 PHONE: 601-266-4004 - FAX: 601-266-6788
Email: david.sliman@usm.edu
CSOC
Public review: April 12, 2000 to July 11, 2000
Public review: March 29, 2000 to June 27, 2000
NOTE: Challenged alphanumeric names are underlined. The Proce-
DUP dures for Registration provide for a challenge process, which follows
in brief. for complete details, see Section 6.4 of the Procedures.
Organization: Dalton Utilities
1200 V.D. Parrott Jr. Parkway A challenge is initiated when a letter from an interested entity is
Dalton, GA 30722 received by the Registration Coordinator. The letter shall identify
Contact: Chris King the alphanumeric organization name being challenged and state
PHONE: 700-281-1193 - FAX: 700-281-1620 the rationale supporting the challenge. A challenge fee shall ac-
Email: cking@dutil.com company the letter. After receipt of the challenge, the alphanu-
meric organization name shall be marked as challenged in the
Public review: February 2, 2000 to May 2, 2000
Public Review list. The Registration Coordinator shall take no
further action to register the challenged name until the challenge
is resolved among the disputing parties.
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 22 of 31 pages
Proposed Foreign Government Regulations
Call for comment
The information below about proposed foreign government regula-
tions and certification requirements that could affect U.S. exports
is provided to the U.S. Department of Commerce by the govern-
ments of countries that are members of the WTO Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade. ANSI, in cooperation with the Com-
merce Department, publishes these notifications in Standards Ac-
tion to inform U.S. interests of proposed foreign regulations that
may affect them. It also provides an opportunity for review and
comment on the proposals.
In some cases the issuing country will not provide proposed dates
of adoption and entry into force or final dates for comments. Occa-
sionally, the final date for comments is after the proposed date of
adoption. Interested parties are encouraged to obtain and review
Chile: Liquid Fuels
Establishes the analytical methodology required for determining
the vapour-liquid ratio temperature of fuels used in motorized
vehicles (gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends) and to as-
certain their volatility characteristics. The Standard is based
on and is identical to Standard ASTM D5188:1966, Standard
test method for vapour-liquid ratio temperature determination
of fuels (evacuated chamber method).
TBT Notification number: 00/100
Proposed date of adoption: Time needed to complete the nec-
essary formalities after the final date for comments has ex-
pired.
Final date for comments: April 30, 2000
Colombia: Transport, Packaging and Packing of
Dangerous Substances
Establishes general provisions for the cargo and vehicles, ob-
jective, cargo handling, labelling of packages and containers,
marking of packages and containers, general requirements for
the transport of hazardous materials, packaging and packing
requirements; requirements concerning the transport unit and
vehicle to be used for the transport of hazardous materials;
obligations of the consignor and/or owner of the hazardous
materials; the obligations of the owner or operator of the ve-
hicle to be used for the transport of hazardous materials; pen-
alties; general provisions; control system and insurance.
TBT Notification number: 00/108
Proposed date of adoption: One year after publication
Final date for comments: April 30, 2000
Czech Republic: Appliances Burning Gaseous Fuels
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/127
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: CE Marking, Graphical Design
Describes laying down of CE marking as a tool for declaration
of conformity.
TBT Notification number: 00/131
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
proposed regulations regardless of dates or lack thereof. When
insufficient time is allowed for submitting comments, requests can
be made to the issuing country for an extension of the comment
period.
To obtain additional information or copies of the full text of these regu-
lations, request an extension of the comment period, or express con-
cerns that any regulation may unjustifiably impede exports, individuals
should contact the National Center for Standards and Certification In-
formation, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
Building 820, Room 164, Gaithersburg, MD 20899; (301) 975-4036;
FAX (301) 926-1559. Please specify the assigned TBT notification
number in the request. NIST requests copies of proposed regulations
from the inquiry point in the country concerned.
Czech Republic: Equipment and Protective Systems
Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/126
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Hot-Water Boilers Fired Liquid or
Gaseous Fuels
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/130
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Lifts
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/128
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
Establishes the Establishes the incorporation of CE marking
and safeguard clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/120
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Machinery
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/123
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments
Establishes technical requirements for non-automatic weighing
instruments when placed on market in the Czech Republic.
TBT Notification number: 00/132
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000

Czech Republic: Personal Protective Equipment
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/125
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Pressure Equipment
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/129
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Products Regarding their
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/121
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Simple Pressure Vessels
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/122
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Toys
Establishes the incorporation of CE marking and safeguard
clause into the text.
TBT Notification number: 00/124
Proposed date of adoption: May 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: September 30, 2000
Final date for comments: April 3, 2000
Czech Republic: Wine
Establishes the Wine Fund, its bodies, revenues and expendi-
tures. (Note: The provisions of Amendment were withdrawn
from Draft Act Amending Act No. 115/1995Coll., on Viticulture
and on Amendment to Some related Acts which was notified
by WTO Secretariat under the number TBT Notification
99.581 and it is being dealt with separately.)
TBT Notification number: 00/134
Proposed date of adoption: January 1, 2001
Final date for comments: April 15, 2000
El Salvador: Flours, Wheat Flour
Establishes the first revision of Technical Regulation NSO
34083.95 which has been in force in El Salvador since March
7, 1996. Its numbering was changed to NSO 67.03.01.99 in
order to bring it into line with the new International Classifica-
tion of Standards (ICS). It contains the purpose, scope of ap-
plication, definitions, specifications and revision.
TBT Notification number: 00/111
Proposed date of adoption: May 20, 2000
Final date for comments: April 20, 2000
El Salvador: Labeling
Contains the purpose of the guidelines, principles governing nu-
tritional labelling, scope of application, definitions, declaration
of nutrients, supplementary nutritional data, periodic review of
nutritional labelling requirements for the use of nutritional de-
scriptors, nutritional health declarations, nutritional labelling
with number of portions, determination of the reference quan-
tity generally consumed during a meal, surveillance, amend-
ments and reference documents.
TBT Notification number: 00/110
Proposed date of adoption: June 21, 2000
Final date for comments: May 21, 2000
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France: Diesel Fuel
NOTE: The following three regulations pertain diesel fuel.
TBT Notification number: 00/84
Establishes specifications for diesel fuel for fishing vessels.
Proposed date of adoption: June 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: July 1, 2000
Final date for comments: 3 months
TBT Notification number: 00/83
Establishes specifications for light marine diesel fuel, including
its sulphur content.
Proposed date of adoption: June 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: July 1, 2000
Final date for comments: 3 months
TBT Notification number: 00/113
Establishes fuel specifications of vehicle fuel for use as a diesel
substitute.
Proposed date of adoption: June 1, 2000
Final date for comments: 3 months
Japan: Consumer Products (Household Pressure Pans
and Pots), Protective Helmets for Motorcycles, Cribs,
and Mountain-Climbing Ropes
Stipulates, in accordance with the provisions of the Consumer
Product Safety Law, which was promulgated in August last
year (see TBT Notification 99.112), and will be in effect from
October 2000, the following: Designated Specific Products for
which conformity assessment by the conformity assessment
body approved by the Minster of MITI will be required com-
pulsorily. The period for which the certificate issued by the
conformity assessment body approved by the Minister of MITI
will be effective. The period for which the approval granted to
the conformity assessment body by the Minister of MITI will
be effective.
TBT Notification number: 00/137
Proposed date of adoption: March 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: October 2000
Final date for comments: March 23, 2000
Japan: Deleterious Substance: 3-(6-chloropyridin-3-
ylmethyl)-1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidenecyanamide
Determines additional designation of poisonous substances.
TBT Notification number: 00/136
Proposed date of adoption: April 1, 2000
Final date for comments: March 21, 2000
Japan: Electrical Appliances and Materials
In accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Appliance
and Material Safety Law, which was promulgated in August
last year (see TBT Notification 99.116), and will be in effect
from April 2001, the following will be stipulated. Specified
Electrical Appliances and Materials for which conformity as-
sessment by the conformity assessment body approved by
the Minister of MITI will be required compulsorily. The period
for which the certificate issued by the conformity assessment
body approved by the Minister of MITI will be effective. The
period for which the approval granted to the conformity as-
sessment body by the Minister of MITI will be effective.
TBT Notification number: 00/140
Proposed date of adoption: March 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: April 2001
Final date for comments: March 23, 2000
Japan: Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters, Gas Stoves,
Gas Bath Heaters with Gas Burners
Stipulates, in accordance with the provisions of the Gas Utility In-
dustry Law, which was promulgated in August last year (see G/
TBT/Notif. 99.115), and will be in effect from October 2000, the
following: Specified Gas Equipment and Appliances which con-
formity assessment by the conformity assessment body ap-
proved by the Minister of MITI will be required compulsorily. The
period for which the certificate issued by the conformity assess-
ment body approved by the Minister of MITI will be effective. The
period for which the approval granted to the conformity assess-
ment body by the Minister of MITI will be effective.
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 24 of 31 pages
TBT Notification number: 00/139
Proposed date of adoption: March 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: October 2000
Final date for comments: March 23, 2000
Japan: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment and
Appliances
Stipulates, in accordance with the provisions of the Law con-
cerning the securing of safety and the optimization of trans-
action of liquefied petroleum gas, which was promulgated in
August last year (see TBT Notification 99.113), and will be in
effect from October 2000, the following: Specified Gas Equip-
ment and Appliances for which conformity assessment by the
conformity assessment body approved by the Minister of
MIT1 will be required compulsorily. The period for which the
certificate issued by the conformity assessment body ap-
proved by the Minister of MIT1 will be effective. The period
for which the approval granted to the conformity assessment
body by the Minister of MIT1 will be effective.
TBT Notification number: 00/138
Proposed date of adoption: March 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: October 2000
Final date for comments: March 23, 2000
Japan: Motor Vehicles
Tightens regulations for exhaust emission of Diesel-powered
Vehicles (except two wheeled motor vehicles). Also, obliges
installation of an OBD system (On-Board Diagnostic System)
on Diesel-powered Vehicles; to oblige installation of Blow-by
Gas Recirculation System on Diesel-powered Vehicles; alters
measurement method of Diesel smoke from 3mode to 4mode;
extends durability running distance concerning the Motor Ve-
hicles Type Designation System.
TBT Notification number: 00/109
Proposed date of adoption: April 2000
Proposed date of entry into force:
1) For light duty Diesel-powered Vehicles (gross vehicle
weight 1.7 t or less) and passenger vehicles: October 2002
at the earliest (for domestically manufactured vehicles); Sep-
tember 2004 at the earliest (for imported vehicles).
2) For medium duty Diesel-powered Vehicles (gross vehicle
weight more than 1.7 t and 2.5 t or less) and heavy duty Die-
sel-powered Vehicles (gross vehicle weight of more than 2.5
t and 12 t or less): October 2003 at the earliest (for domesti-
cally manufactured vehicles); September 2004 at the earliest
(for imported vehicles).
3) For heavy duty Diesel-powered Vehicles (gross vehicle
weight more than 12 t) October 2004 at the earliest (for do-
mestically manufactured vehicles): September 2005 at the
earliest (for imported vehicles).
Final date for comments: April 15, 2000
Japan: Poisonous and Deleterious Substances
Imposes regulations on those who sell or offer poisonous and
deleterious substances which are designated by poisonous
and deleterious substances control law and poisonous and
deleterious substances designation order.
TBT Notification number: 00/135
Proposed date of adoption: March 31, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: January 2001 (In the cases
which are subject to the regulation of the Cabinet Ordinance
on the Industrial Safety and Health Law and the Ministerial Or-
dinance on Industrial Safety and Health, MSDS will be needed
from April 1, 2000 as notified by TBT Notification 00/39)
Final date for comments: May 8, 2000
Mexico: Clothes Washing Machines
Establishes the maximum permissible electricity consumption
levels for household clothes washing machines as well as the
test method for verifying compliance, and minimum require-
ments with respect to consumer information on the product’s
energy efficiency values. It applies to electric household
clothes washing machines sold in Mexico, and excludes
clothes washing machines that do not use electricity as well
as those used for commercial or industrial purposes.
TBT Notification number: 00/106
Proposed date of adoption: To be determined
Final date for comments: April 8, 2000
Mexico: Electrical Equipment and Products
Establishes the safety specifications for electrical equipment and
products using both the public electricity supply and other
sources of electricity, such as batteries, accumulators or self-
generation, with a view to avoiding and eliminating physical
risks to users and to their property. The safety specifications
referred to in this draft Standard apply to electrical equipment
and products using both the public electricity grid and other
sources of electricity such as batteries, accumulators or self-
generation, designed to operate at an altitude of up to 3,000
meters and whose range is indicated in each section of Chap-
ter 7 of the specifications. The electrical equipment and prod-
ucts covered by this draft Standard must meet the Mexican
safety standard indicated in each section provided there is no
specific safety standard for the product in question. However,
where there is a specific product standard, it must be used in-
stead. As long as there is no particular official Mexican safety
standard for professional, scientific and industrial electrical
equipment, such equipment shall comply, where applicable,
with the requirements, limits and test methods described in
Mexican Standard NMX-J-521/1-ANCE.
TBT Notification number: 00/105
Proposed date of adoption: To be determined
Final date for comments: April 8, 2000
Mexico: Turbine-type vertical pumps
Establishes the minimum energy efficiency for turbine-type verti-
cal pumps with external vertical electric motors sold in Mexico
in order to save energy and help to conserve energy re-
sources and the ecology of Mexico, in addition to protecting
the consumer from products of lower quality which consume
an excessive amount of energy. It fixes the minimum values
for energy efficiency to be met by turbine-type vertical pumps
with external vertical electric motors and defines the testing
method for verifying the efficiency in laboratories. The draft
Standard only applies to turbine-type vertical pumps with ex-
ternal vertical electric motors commercialized and sold in
Mexico for use with clean water and with the properties speci-
fied in this draft Standard.
TBT Notification number: 00/116
Proposed date of adoption: To be determined
Final date for comments: April 14, 2000.
Mexico: Water Heaters
Establishes the minimum levels of thermal efficiency for water
heaters for domestic and commercial use and the test method
applicable to them. It also lays down the minimum require-
ments for information to the public on the thermal efficiency
values of these appliances. The Draft Standard applies to wa-
ter heaters for domestic and commercial use, marketed in
Mexico, burning liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas and
supplying only hot water in liquid state.
TBT Notification number: 00/104
Proposed date of adoption: To be determined
Final date for comments: April 7, 2000
The Netherlands: Dredgers with a Tonnage of 500 GT and
Above
Contains regulations concerning design criteria, standards for
construction and inspection and operational measures for
dredgers.
TBT Notification number: 00/117
Proposed date of adoption: May 15, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: June 1, 2000
The Netherlands: High Efficiency Air Spraying
Equipment
Contains rules concerning the type of approval inspection of
spraying equipment and its components.
TBT Notification number: 00/119
Proposed date of adoption: June 1, 2000
Final date for comments: April 20, 2000

The Netherlands: Toys and Child Care Articles Made of
Soft PVC
Bans the trade in the products listed under point 6 of the Euro-
pean Commission Decision no. 1999/815/EC of December 7,
1999 (OJ L 315). The European Commission Decision is lim-
ited to a ban on placing the above-mentioned products on the
market. Thus the Decision does not affect products that were
already on the market in the EU at the time that the Decision
was established. This Commodities Act Regulation bans any
trade in the above-mentioned products immediately.
TBT Notification number: 00/118
Proposed date of adoption: May 15, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: May 17, 2000
Final date for comments: May 2, 2000
The Republic of Latvia: Petrol, Diesel Fuel
Provides requirements for content of lead, sulphur, oxgenates,
hydrocarbon, benzene in petrol and diesel fuel.
TBT Notification number: 00/114
Proposed date of adoption: May 1, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: May 1, 2000; (transition peri-
ods for sulphur - December 31, 2001 and January 1, 2004; for
hydrocarbon - January 1, 2004; for benzene May 1, 2000 and
January 1, 2004).
Final date for comments: March 15, 2000
Sweden: Terrain Vehicles
Determines that a terrain vehicle with a kerb weight of maximum
400 kilograms shall be equipped with brakes, wheels, tracks
or runners, an identification mark and a lamp, headlights and
a rear reflector for use when it is dark.
TBT Notification number: 00/115
Proposed date of adoption: June 8, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: August 1, 2000
Final date for comments: May 10, 2000
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 25 of 31 pages
Switzerland: Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment
Establishes a partial revision of the Decree of the Federal Office
for Communications on telecommunications installations
(OOIT). The amendments concern the following areas: essen-
tial requirements applicable to telecommunications equipment
or to the concerned categories (par. 1 + annex 1); interfaces,
their technical regulations and their locations (par. 1a + annex
1 bis and 1ter); the notification of radio equipment, at least
four weeks before placing the equipment on the market (par.
1b); information for the users that shall be provided together
with the equipment (par. 1c) and marking of the equipment
with so-called “equipment classes identifiers” (par. 2a).
TBT Notification number: 00/112
Proposed date of adoption: March 3, 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: April 1, 2000
Final date for comments: April 20, 2000
Switzerland: Recreational Crafts
Replaces, for crafts covered by EC directive 94/25/EC, most of
today’s technical requirements for recreational crafts with the
regulations of the EC directive. Since the actual version of the
directive either contains no environmental requirements or
does not meet the Swiss ones, the existing Swiss regulations
with regard to the protection of the environment will be main-
tained. The conformity assessment procedures of the ordi-
nance will be harmonized with the EC directive.
TBT Notification number: 00/143
Proposed date of adoption: July/August 2000
Proposed date of entry into force: January 1, 2001
Final date for comments: May 15, 2000
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 26 of 31 pages
Information Concerning
American National Standards
Project Withdrawn
ANSI J-STD-015
ATIS (ASC T1) T1P1, the technical body working on the J-STD-
015 Trial-use standard have determined that there is no need for
revisions to this document, nor do they see any need for this
document in its existing form in the future and have indicated
that this standard should be withdrawn. No BSR8 will be submit-
ted to begin the ANS approval process on this document.
Accredited Standards Committees
Reaccreditation
ASC T1 - Telecommunications
The Executive Standards Council has approved the
reaccreditation of Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) T1,
Telecommunications, under revised operating procedures, effec-
tive March 16, 2000. For additional information, please contact:
Ms. Susan Carioti, Manager, ASC T1, Alliance for Telecommuni-
cations Industry Solutions, 1200 “G” Street NW, Suite 500,
Washington, DC 20005; PHONE: (202) 434-8839; FAX: (202)
347-7125; E-mail: scarioti@atis.org.
Accredited Organizations
Approval of Accreditation
American Dental Association
The Executive Standards Council has approved the accredita-
tion of the American Dental Association under the Organization
Method, effective March 10, 2000. For additional information,
please contact: Ms. Sharon Stanford, Director, Standards Ad-
ministration, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago
Drive, Chicago, IL 60611; PHONE: (312) 440-2509; FAX: (312)
440-2529; E-mail: stanfords@ada.org.
ANSI-RAB National Accreditation
Program for Environmental
Management Systems
Application for Accreditation
Registrars
American Systems Registrar
American Systems Registrar, located in Grand Rapids, MI, has
applied for accreditation under the ANSI-RAB National Accredi-
tation Program for Registrars of Environmental Management
Systems, a joint program of the American National Standards
Institute and the Registrar Accreditation Board.
Comments on the above application are requested from inter-
ested organizations or persons.
Please send your comments by May 8, 2000 to ANSI, Attn: Rich-
ard D. James, Director, Conformity Assessment, 1819 L Street,
NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: (202) 293-9287, or
E-mail: rjames@ansi.org.
Shanghai Audit Center of Quality Systems
Shanghai Audit Center of Quality Systems, located in Shanghai,
China, has applied for accreditation under the ANSI-RAB Na-
tional Accreditation Program for Registrars of Environmental
Management Systems, a joint program of the American National
Standards Institute and the Registrar Accreditation Board.
Comments on the above application are requested from inter-
ested organizations or persons.
Please send your comments by May 8, 2000 to ANSI, Attn: Rich-
ard D. James, Director, Conformity Assessment, 1819 L Street,
NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: (202) 293-9287, or
E-mail: rjames@ansi.org.
Notice of Accreditation
Course Provider
OMNEX, Inc.
The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Environmen-
tal Management Systems is pleased to announce that the follow-
ing course provider has been accredited in accordance with the
policy and procedures specified by the EMS NAP.
OMNEX, Inc.
3025 Boardwalk
Suite 120
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
PHONE: (734) 761-4940
FAX: (734) 761-4966
E-mail: omnex@omnex.com
Website: www.omnex.com
Registrar
Professional Registrar Organization, Inc.
The ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program for Environmen-
tal Management Systems is pleased to announce that the follow-
ing registrar has been accredited in accordance with the policy
and procedures specified by the EMS NAP.
Professional Registrar Organization, Inc.
300 East Long Lake Road, Suite 275
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
PHONE: (248) 593-6511
FAX: (248) 593-6518
E-mail: proregistrar@aol.com
Website: www.proregistrar.com
ANSI/RAB National Accreditation
Program for Quality Management
Systems
Application for Accreditation
Course Provider
Perry Johnson, Inc.
Perry Johnson, Inc., located in Southfield, MI, has applied for
accreditation under the ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Pro-
gram for IATCA Auditor Course Providers of Quality Manage-
ment Systems, a joint program of the American National
Standards Institute and the Registrar Accreditation Board.
Comments on the above application are requested from inter-
ested organizations or persons.
 standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 27 of 31 pages

Please send your comments by May 8, 2000 to ANSI, Attn: Rich- Contact: Mitchell Gold
ard D. James, Director, Conformity Assessment, 1819 L Street, Mitchell.Gold@us.ul.com
NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: (202) 293-9287, or BSR/UL 1332, Standard for Safety for Organic Coatings for
E-mail: rjames@ansi.org. Steel Enclosures for Outdoor-Use Electrical Equipment
(new standard)
Registrar Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
12 Laboratory Drive
Shanghai Audit Center of Quality Systems Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995
Shanghai Audit Center of Quality Systems, located in Shanghai, 919-549-1400, ext. 11558
China, has applied for accreditation under the ANSI-RAB Na- 919-547-6181
tional Accreditation Program for Registrars of Quality Manage- Contact: Traci Young
ment Systems, a joint program of the American National traci.r.young@us.ul.com
Standards Institute and the Registrar Accreditation Board. BSR/UL 1998, Standard for Safety for Software in Program-
Comments on the above application are requested from inter- mable Components (revision of ANSI/UL 1998-1999)
ested organizations or persons. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Please send your comments by May 8, 2000 to ANSI, Attn: Ri- 1655 Scott Boulevard
chard D. James, Director, Conformity Assessment, 1819 L Santa Clara, CA 95050
Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: (202) 293- 408-985-2400, ext. 32410
9287, or E-mail: rjames@ansi.org. 408-556-6054
Contact: Paul Lloret
lloretp@ul.com
Accredited Sponsors Using the BSR/UL 2085, Standard for Safety for Insulated
Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liq-
Canvass Method uids (revision of ANSI/UL 2085-1999)

Initiation of Canvass
The following organization has announced its intent to conduct a
International Organization for
canvass on the proposed American National Standard listed in
order to develop evidence of consensus for submittal to ANSI.
Standardization (ISO)
Directly and materially affected interests wishing to participate in
this canvass should contact the sponsor within 30 days of the Relinquishment of an ISO Subcommittee
publication of this issue. Secretariat
Please also review the Continuous Maintenance announcement
in Standards Action and on ANSI Online (http://web.ansi.org/ ISO/TC 8/SC 3 - Ships and Marine
public/ans_main/default.htm) to identify other standards activi-
ties relative to canvass standards that are maintained under the
Technology - Piping and Machinery
Continuous Maintenance option.
NACE International
Comment Deadline: May 8, 2000
P.O. Box 218340 ANSI has been advised that as of May 31, 2000 the Marine Ma-
Houston, TX 77218-8340 chinery Association (MMA) no longer wishes to serve, on behalf
281-228-6221 of ANSI, as ISO Secretariat of ISO/TC 8 Subcommittee 3, Pip-
281-228-6321 ing and Machinery.
Contact: Linda Goldberg This subcommittee has been establihsed within ISO Technical
linda@mail.nace.org Committee 8, Ships and marine technology, having the follow-
BSR/NACE MR0175-2000, Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant ing scope:
Metallic Materials for Oilfield Equipment (revision of ANSI/ Standardization of design, construction, structural elements,
NACE MR0175-99) outfitting parts, equipment, methods and techology, and ma-
National Electrical Contractors Association rine environmental matters, used in shipbuilding and the op-
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100 eration of ships, comprising sea-going ships, vessels for
Bethesda, MD 20814 inland navigation, offshore structures, ship-to-shore interface
301-215-4521 and all other marine structures subject to IMO requirements.
301-215-4500 Excluded: electrical and electronic equipment on board ships
Contact: Brooke Stauffer and marine structures (IEC/TC 18 and IEC/TC 80); internal
brooke@necanet.org combustion engines (ISO/TC 70); offshore structures spe-
BSR/NECA/BICSI 568, Installing Commercial Building Tele- cific application of mobile offshore drilling and accomodation
communications Cabling (new standard) uhnits for the petroleum and natural gas industry (ISO/TC
67/SC 7); steel and aluminium structures (ISO/TC 167);
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute equipment and construction details of recreational craft and
P.O. Box 262 other small craft (not being lifeboats and lifesaving equip-
Frankfort, NY 13340-5715 ment) less than 24 metres in overall length (ISO/TC 188);
315-866-3506 sea bed mining; equipment which is not specific for use on
315-866-4011 board ships and marine structures (e.g., pipes, steel wire
Contact: Kenneth Green ropes, etc.) and falling within the scope of particular ISO
saaminy@aol.com technical committees with shich a regular mutual liaison
BSR/SAAMI Z299.6, Voluntary industry Performance Stan- must be maintained.
dards for Locking Devices Intended to Prevent Inadvertent, Anyone interested in the US in continuing as international sec-
Unauthorized Discharge of Firearms (new standard) retariat of this subcommittee, please contact Henrietta Scully
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. via email: hscully@ansi.,org; mail: c/o ANSI, 11 West 42nd
333 Pfingsten Road Street, New York, NY 10036; or FAX (212) 730-1346 by May 8,
Northbrook, IL 60004 2000.
847-272-8800, ext. 42850
847-509-6217
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 28 of 31 pages
US Technical Advisory Groups
Application for Accreditation
ISO/TC 94/SC 6 - Eye Protection
Comment Deadline: May 8, 2000
ASTM has applied for accreditation of the U.S. Technical Advi-
sory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 94/SC 6, and Approval as U.S.
TAG Administrator. The scope of ISO/TC 94/SC 6 is as follows:
Personal safety — Protective clothing and equipment: Eye
Protection
The U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 94/SC 6 will operate using the Model op-
erating procedures for U.S. Technical Advisory Groups to ANSI for
ISO Activities, as contained in Annex A of the ANSI Procedures for
U.S. Participation in the International Activities of ISO.
For additional information or to offer comments, please contact:
Mr. James Olshefsky, Staff Manager, ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; PHONE: (610)
832-9714; FAX: (610) 832-9666; E-mail: jolshefs@astm.org.
Comments should be submitted to ASTM by May 8, 2000 with a
copy to the Recording Secretary, Executive Standards Council,
at ANSI’s New York offices (FAX: (212) 730-1346: E-mail:
Jthompso@ANSI.org).
ISO/TC 105 - Steel Wire Ropes
Comment Deadline: May 8, 2000
ASTM has applied for accreditation of the U.S. Technical Advi-
sory Group (TAG) to ISO TC 105, and Approval as U.S. TAG
Administrator. The scope of ISO TC 105 is as follows:
Steel Wire Ropes - Standardization of steel wire ropes, wire
rope terminations and wire rope slings
The U.S. TAG to ISO TC 105 will operate using the Model oper-
ating procedures for U.S. Technical Advisory Groups to ANSI
for ISO Activities, as contained in Annex A of the ANSI Proce-
dures for U.S. Participation in the International Activities of ISO.
For additional information or to offer comments, please contact:
Mr. George Luciw, Technical Committee Operations, ASTM,
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959;
PHONE: (610) 832-9710; FAX: (610) 832-9666; E-mail:
gluciw@astm.org. Comments should be submitted to ASTM by
May 8, 2000 with a copy to the Recording Secretary, Executive
Standards Council, at ANSI’s New York offices (FAX: (212) 730-
1346: E-mail: Jthompso@ANSI.org).
Notice of Termination of US TAG
ISO/IEC JTC1/SC26 on Microprocessor
Systems
On 5 November 1999, the Committee ISO/IEC JTC1 on Informa-
tion Technology formally disbanded its Subcommittee SC26 on
Microprocessor Systems. The Institute of Electrical and Elec-
tronics Engineers (IEEE) has been the Administrator of the US
Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for JTC1/SC26 (SC26 TAG).
With the disbanding of JTC1/SC26, the SC26 TAG must also be
terminated. In accordance with the IEEE JTC1-TAG PROCE-
DURES, the IEEE TAG Administrator hereby provides public no-
tice that the SC26 TAG has been terminated.
Reaccreditation
ISO/TC 94/SC1 - Head Protection
Comment Deadline: May 8, 2000
ISEA - The Safety Equipment Association, has requested
reaccreditation of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to
ISO/TC 94/SC 1 - Head protection, and approval of its request
to serve as the U.S. TAG Administrator for this TAG. The U.S.
TAG to ISO/TC 94/SC 1 was originally accredited on August 6,
1991 with the Snell Memorial Foundation serving as TAG Ad-
ministrator. On December 19, 1997, ASTM took over the respon-
sibility for this position and an announcement to this effect was
published in Standards Action. On July 9, 1999, ASTM notified
ANSI that it wished to relinquish its role as the U.S. TAG Ad-
ministrator to ISO/TC 94/SC 1.
The U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 94/SC 1 will continue to operate using the
Model Operating Procedures for U.S. Technical Advisory Groups to
ANSI for ISO Activities, as contained in Annex A of the ANSI Proce-
dures for U.S. Participation in the International Standards Activities
of ISO. For additional information, or to offer comments, please con-
tact: Ms. Cristine Fargo, Technical Projects Coordinator, ISEA - The
Safety Equipment Association, 1901 North Moore Street, Suite 808,
Arlington, VA 22209; telephone: (703) 525-2695; facsimile: (703)
528-2148; E-mail: czfargo@safetycentral.org . Please forward your
comments to ISEA by May 8, 2000, with a copy to the Recording
Secretary, ExSC at ANSI’s New York offices (FAX: (212) 730-1346;
E-mail: Jthompso@ANSI.org).
ISO/TC 204 - Road Transport Informatics
Comment Deadline: May 8, 2000
The U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 204, Road
Transport Informatics, has submitted revisions to the operating
procedures under which it was originally accredited. As these re-
visions have been deemed substantive, the reaccreditation pro-
cess is initiated.
For additional information, or to offer comments, please contact:
Mr. Roy Courtney, Intelligent Transport Society of America, 400
Virginia Avenue SW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2730;
PHONE: (202) 484-2905; FAX: (202) 484-3483; E-mail:
rcourtney@itsa.org. Please forward your comments to ITSA by
May 8, 2000, with a copy to the Recording Secretary, ExSC at
ANSI’s New York offices (FAX: (212) 730-1346; E-mail:
Jthompso@ANSI.org). As these revisions have been provided
electronically, the public review period is 30 days. You may
download a copy of the revised U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 204 operat-
ing procedures from Reference Library area of ANSI Online at
the following URL: http://web.ansi.org/public/library/sd_revise/
default.htm.
Meeting Notices
AMT - The Association for Manufacturing
Technology
B11.19 Subcommittee - Machine
Safeguarding
The B11.19 Subcommittee, sponsored by the Secretariat (AMT)
will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 8 and Tuesday, May
9 in Chicago, IL. The B11 Committee is an ANSI Accredited
Standards Committee on machine tool safety, and the B11.19
Subcommittee deals with the performance requirements for ma-
chine safeguarding.
The purpose of this meeting is to continue draft revision work on
an American National Standard. This meeting is open to anyone
with an interest in safety and safe use of machine tool safe-
guards, and who wishes to participate in standards develop-
ment. Please contact Pat Vitayanuvatti at AMT (703) 827-5203
or e-mail: pov@mfgtech.org for details on meeting location and
reservations information.
B11.03 Subcommittee - Power Press
Brakes
The B11.03 Subcommittee, sponsored by the Secretariat (AMT)
will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday,
May 11, 2000 in Chicago, IL. The B11 Committee is an ANSI Ac-
credited Standards Committee on machine tool safety, and the
B11.03 Subcommittee deals with power press brakes.
The purpose of this meeting is to continue draft revision work on
an American National Standard. This meeting is open to anyone
with an interest in safety and safe use of machine tool safe-
guards, and who wishes to participate in standards develop-
ment. Please contact Pat Vitayanuvatti at AMT (703) 827-5203
or e-mail: pov@mfgtech.org for details on meeting location and
reservations information.
 standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 29 of 31 pages

BSR/AWWA C206, Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe (revision

Correction of ANSI/AWWA C206-97)
BSR/AWWA C208, Fabricated Steel Water Pipe Fittings, Dimen-
In the March 10, 2000 issue of Standards Action, an announce-
sions for (revision of ANSI/AWWA C208-96)
ment was published incorrectly under the title “Accredited Orga-
BSR/AWWA C210, Liquid-Epoxy Coating Systems for the Inte-
nization”. The announcement contained a Call for Members for
rior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines (revision of ANSI/
the Standards Technical Panel (STP) for Electric Ranges, UL
AWWA C210-97)
858. Please be advised that this standard will be maintained us-
BSR/AWWA C219, Bolted, Sleeve-Type Couplings for Plain-End
ing the canvass method and continuous maintenance. If you
Pipe (revision of ANSI/AWWA C219-97)
have any questions, please contact Amy Walker at (847) 272-
BSR/AWWA C221, Fabricated Steel Mechanical Slip-Type Ex-
8800, x42023, or via fax (847) 509-6217 or E-mail:
pansion Joints (revision of ANSI/AWWA C221-97)
Amy.K.Walker@us.ul.com.
BSR/AWWA C300, Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel
Cylinder Type, for Water and Other Liquids (revision of ANSI/
AWWA C300-97)
Project Initiation Notification BSR/AWWA C510, Double Check Valve Backflow-Prevention
Assembly (revision of ANSI/AWWA C510-97)
System (PINS) BSR/AWWA C511, Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Pre-
vention Assembly (revision of ANSI/AWWA C511-97)
ANSI procedures require notification of ANSI by accredited BSR/AWWA C513, Open Channel, Fabricated-Metal Slide Gates
standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities ex- (revision of ANSI/AWWA C513-97)
pected to result in new or revised American National Standards. BSR/AWWA C606, Joints, Grooved and Shouldered Type (revi-
This information is a key element in planning and coordinating sion of ANSI/AWWA C606-97)
American National Standards. BSR/AWWA C653, Disinfection of Water Treatment Plants (revi-
Following is a list of proposed new American National Standards sion of ANSI/AWWA C653-97)
or revisions to existing American National Standards that have BSR/AWWA C654, Disinfection of Wells (revision of ANSI/
been received from standards developers using the PINS Form. AWWA C654-97)
Directly and materially affected interests wishing to receive more BSR/AWWA C703, Cold Water Meters - Fire Service Type (revi-
information should contact the standards developer directly. sion of ANSI/AWWA C703-96)
BSR/AWWA C706, Direct-Reading Remote-Registration Systems
for Cold-Water Meters (revision of ANSI/AWWA C706-96)
American Petroleum Institute BSR/AWWA C708, Cold-Water Meters - Multijet Type (revision
Office: 1220 L Street, NW of ANSI/AWWA C708-96)
Washington, DC 20005-4070
Fax: 202-682-8051 CSA America, Inc.
Contact: David Soffrin Office: 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
E-mail: soffrind@api.org Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
BSR/API 2015, Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Fax: 216-642-3463
Tanks (new standard) Contact: Allen J. Callahan
BSR/API RP-2016, Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Stor- E-mail: al.callahan@csa-international.org
age Tanks (new standard)
BSR Z21.5.2, Gas Clothes Dryers, Volume II, Type 2 Clothes
Dryers (same as CSA 7.2) (revision of ANSI Z21.5.2-1998,
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Condi- ANSI Z21.5.2a-1999, and ANSI Z21.5.2b-1999,)
tioning Engineers, Inc. BSR Z21.54a, Gas Hose Connectors for Portable Outdoor Gas-
Office: 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Fired Appliances (supplement to ANSI Z21.54-1996)
Atlanta, GA 30329 BSR Z21.69b, Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances (same
Fax: 404-321-5478 as CGA 6.16b) (revision of ANSI Z21.69-1997 and Z21.69a)

Contact: Claire Ramspeck Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

E-mail: cramspeck@ashrae.org
Office: 109 Caldwell Drive
BSR/ASHRAE 135.1P, Method of Testing Conformance to Oak Ridge, TN 37830
BACnet (new standard) Fax: 423-482-9580
BSR/ASHRAE 170P, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities (new
standard) Contact: John Arendt
BSR/ASHRAE 171P, Method of Test of Seismic Restraint De- E-mail: jwarendt@aol.com
vices for HVAC&R Equipment (new standard) BSR N14.1, Uranium Hexafluoride—Packaging for Transport
BSR/ASHRAE 172P, Method of Test for Insoluble Materials in (revision of ANSI N14.1-1995)
Synthetic Lubricants and HFC Refrigerant Systems (new stan-
dard)
BSR/ASHRAE 173P, Method of Test to Determine the Perfor- National Electrical Contractors Association
mance of Halocarbon Refrigerant Leak Detectors (new stan- Office: 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100
dard) Bethesda, MD 20814
Fax: 301-215-4500
American Water Works Association
Contact: Brooke Stauffer
Office: 6666 West Quincy Avenue E-mail: brooke@necanet.org
Denver, CO 80235 BSR/NECA/BICSI 568, Installing Commercial Building Telecom-
Fax: 303-795-7603 munications Cabling (new standard)
Contact: John Wilber
E-mail: jwilber@awwa.org National Fire Protection Association
BSR/AWWA C150/A21.50, Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Office: One Batterymarch Park
Pipe (revision of ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50-96) Quincy, MA 02269-9101
BSR/AWWA C151/A21.51, Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, Fax: 617-770-3500
for Water (revision of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51-96)
BSR/AWWA C200, Steel Water Pipe - 6 in (150 mm) and Larger Contact: Arthur E. Cote
(revision of ANSI/AWWA C200-97) E-mail: acotet@nfpa.org
BSR/AWWA C203, Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for BSR/NFPA 5000, NFPA Building Code (new standard)
Steel Water Pipelines - Enamel and Tape - Hot-Applied (revi-
sion of ANSI/AWWA C203-97)
standards action — april 7, 2000 — page 30 of 31 pages

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute The standard shall be maintained by an accredited standards
developer. A documented program for periodic publication of
Office: P. O. Box 262 revisions shall be established by the standards developer.
Frankfort, NY13340-5715 Processing of these revisions shall be in accordance with
Fax: 315-866-4011 these procedures. The published standard shall include a
Contact: Kenneth Green clear statement of the intent to consider requests for change
E-mail: saaminy@aol.com and information on the submittal of such requests. Proce-
dures shall be established for timely, documented consensus
BSR/SAAMI Z299.6, Voluntary Industry Performance Standards action on each request for change and no portion of the stan-
for Locking Devices Intended to Prevent Inadvertent, Unau- dard shall be excluded from the revision process. In the
thorized Discharge of Firearms (new standard) event that no revisions are issued for a period of four years,
action to reaffirm or withdraw the standard shall be taken in
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. accordance with 4.4.1 and 4.4.3.
Office: 12 Laboratory Drive The Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995 for standards maintained under the Continuous Maintenance op-
Fax: 919-547-6181 tion, separate PINS announcements are not required. The fol-
lowing ANSI Accredited Standards Developers have formally
Contact: Traci Young registered standards under the Continuous Maintenance option.
E-mail: traci.r.young@us.ul.com
• AAMVA
BSR/UL 1998, Standard for Safety for Software in Program- • ASC B109 (AGA)
mable Components (revision of ANSI/UL 1998-1999) • ASHRAE
• ASME
Office: 1655 Scott Boulevard
• ASTM
Santa Clara, CA 95050
• NACE
Fax: 408-556-6045
• NBBPVI
Contact: Paul Lloret • NSF International
E-mail: lloretp@ul.com • TIA
• Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
BSR/UL 2085, Standard for Safety for Insulated Aboveground
Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids (revision of To obtain additional information with regard to these standards,
ANSI/UL 2085-1999) such as contact information at the ANSI accredited standards
developer, please visit ANSI Online at www.ansi.org, select
Office: 333 Pfingsten Road
STANDARDS INFO, and choose “American National Standards
Northbrook, IL 60004
Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance”. This information is
Fax: 847-509-6217
also available directly at http://web.ansi.org/public/ans_main/
Contact: Mitchell Gold default.htm.
E-mail: Mitchell.Gold@us.ul.com
Alternatively, you may contact the Procedures & Standards Ad-
BSR/UL 1332, Standard for Safety for Organic Coatings for ministration Department (PSA) at psa@ansi.org or via fax at
Steel Enclosures for Outdoor-Use Electrical Equipment (new 212-730-1346. If you request that information be provided via E-
standard) mail, please include your E-mail address; if you request that in-
formation be provided via fax, please include your fax number.
American National Standards Maintained Thank you.
Under Continuous Maintenance
The ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of
American National Standards (ANSI Procedures) provide two
options for the maintenance of American National Standards
(ANS): periodic maintenance (see clause 4.4.1) and continuous
maintenance (see clause 4.4.2). Continuous maintenance is de-
fined as follows:
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