March 14, 2011 What’s New? What’s New? is a weekly electronic newsletter produced and distributed free of charge to the members and constituents of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For a complete listing of ANSI news and events, please visit our website, ANSI Online . >>>
Register today to help drive the future ANSI Workshop: Standards and Codes for Electric Drive Vehicles April 5-6, 2011, in Bethesda, MD
HEADLINES A summary of this issue’s top stories…
ANSI to Facilitate Development of Standardization Roadmap for Safe, Mass Deployment of Electric Vehi- cles in the United States ANSI will form an Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) to enable the safe, mass deployment of electric vehi- cles and associated infrastructure in the United States. The EVSP will provide a forum to foster coordination and collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders. more...
Are Standards Wars a Myth or Reality? On May 12, in Washington, DC, ANSI will host Standards Wars: Myth or Reality? – an interactive workshop exam- ining the impact of competition, convergence, and coordination in different areas of standards development. more...
ANSI Accredits Green Building Certification Institute under Personnel Certification Accreditation Program ANSI is pleased to announce the accreditation of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) under ANSI’s Accreditation Program for Personnel Certification Bodies. GBCI provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green building. more...
As the Internet Reaches Full Capacity, Standards and Protocols Enable the Next Generation Within the next 12 to 18 months, every one of the 4.3 billion Internet Protocol addresses will have been exhaust- ed. Standards and protocols are helping to usher in the next generation of the Internet. more...
Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum: from Grass Tennis Courts to Elevator and Escalator Safety In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, ANSI publishes, on an ongoing basis, a series of snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena. In this issue: grass tennis courts to elevators and escalators. more...
ANSI Mourns the Loss of Deena Heide-Diesslin ANSI mourns the loss of Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin, who passed away on February 28, 2011. Ms. Diesslin was a highly engaged member of the ANSI-accredited U.S. TAG to ISO TC 222, Personal financial planning. more...
Did You Know? Did You Know? offers a quick look at the broad scope of activities underway within the ANSI Federation, highlighting the people and initiatives making waves in standardization. In this issue: Sustainability and Standardization International Case Study Competition announced; ATIS to host Information and Communications Technology Summit; AIHA announces annual conference for May 2011; ANSI members participate in energy policy and technology outlook conference; ASHRAE online courses feature high-performing guidance. SOCIAL MEDIA ANSI actively participates in a number of social media websites, making pertinent information about events and initiatives readily accessible and providing a place of discussion for the U.S. standardization community. Check us out on …
PUBLIC POLICY Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, March 8, 2011 – March 14, 2011
National Cooperative Research and Production Act Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, November 15, 2010 – January 10, 2011
PUBLICATIONS Take advantage of more great information…
Standards Action – March 11, 2011 The latest issues of ANSI’s key public review vehicle.
United States Standards Strategy (USSS) – Third Edition The United States Standards Strategy provides a framework that can be used by all interested parties to further advance trade issues, and a vision for the future of the U.S. standards system in today’s globally competitive economy.
2009-2010 Annual Report This year's annual report, Solutions Through Collaboration, describes how ANSI and its Federation of members have continued to use the power of collaboration to develop solutions for economic growth, innovation, and global priorities, fortifying the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy through standards-based solutions to national and global priorities.
Check out our other publications and documents of interest.
CALENDAR Please check the Events Section of ANSI Online regularly for updated and new event information.
ANSI Workshop: Standards and Codes for Electric Drive Vehicles April 5-6, 2011 Bethesda, MD
ANSI Member Meetings April 20, 2011 Arlington, VA
Standards Wars: Myth or Reality? May 12, 2011 Washington, DC
World Standards Week 2011 October 11-14, 2011 Washington, DC
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Please check the Education and Training page of ANSI Online regularly for listings of upcoming courses.
Visit StandardsLearn.org, the premier online source for standards and conformity assessment education, for easy-to-use educational tools that address the full range of standards activities. All of the courses and resources are free and provided by ANSI as a public service. New on StandardsLearn.org: Standardization Case Studies From radiation detection to quality drinking water, a wide variety of topics are addressed by these case studies, where standardization – either the concept or actual practice – helped in the resolution of real-world problems. Instructors can use these case studies as a vehicle to stimulate class discussion of standardization in their discipline, along with the economic and/or operational consequences of addressing or not addressing the issues or needs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a service to our members and constituents in the U.S. standards and conformity assessment community, ANSI provides an online network connecting the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals.
Openings are frequently available in ANSI’s New York and Washington, DC, offices. For more information or to submit your qualifications, visit the Career Opportunities Section of ANSI Online.
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