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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 25 West 43rd Street, NY, NY 10036VOL. 39, #45November 7, 2008ContentsAmerican National StandardsCall for Comment on Standards Proposals .Call for Comment Contact Information .Call for Members (ANS Consensus Bodies).Final Actions .Project Initiation Notification System (PINS).214161921International StandardsISO Draft Standards .ISO and IEC Newly Published Standards.2425Proposed Foreign Government Regulations.Information Concerning .2728American National StandardsCall for comment on proposals listedThis section solicits public comments on proposed draft newAmerican National Standards, including the national adoption ofISO and IEC standards as American National Standards, and onproposals to revise, reaffirm or withdraw approval of existingAmerican National Standards. A draft stan dard is listed in thissection under the ANSI-accredited standards developer (AS D)that sponsors it and from whom a copy may be obtai ned.Comments in connection with a draft American NationalStandard must be submitted in writing to th e ASD no l ater thanthe last day of the comment period specified herei n. Suchcomments shall be specific to the section(s) of the standardunder revie w and include sufficient detail so as to enable thereader to understand the commenter's position, concerns andsuggested alternative language, if appropriate. Please note thatthe ANSI Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determinedthat an ASD has the right to require that interested parties submitpublic review comments electronically, in accordance with thedeveloper’s procedures.Ordering Instructions for "Call-for-Comment" Listings1. Order from the organization indicated for the specificproposal.2. Use the full identification in your order, including theBSR prefix; for example, Electric Fuses BSR/SAE J554.3. Include remittance with all orders.4. BSR proposals will not be available after the deadline ofcall for comment.Comments should be addressed to the organi zation indicated,with a copy to the Board of Standards Review, AmericanNational Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New Y ork,NY 10036. Fax: 212-840-2298; e-mail: psa@ ansi.orgÌ Standardfor consumer products 2008 by American National Standard Institute, Inc.ANSI members may reproduce for internal distribution. Journals may excerpt i tems in their fieldsISSN 0038-9633

Standards Action - November 7, 2008 - Page 2 of 33 PagesComment Deadline: December 7, 2008NSF (NSF International)ALI (ASC A14) (American Ladder Institute)RevisionsRevisionsBSR A14.4-200x, Safety Requirements for Job-Made Wooden Ladders(revision of ANSI A14.4-2002)BSR/NSF 46-200x (i18), Evaluation of components and devices used inwastewater treatment systems (revision of ANSI/NSF 46-2007)Prescribes minimum requirements and recommendations for theconstruction, design, installation and use of job-made wooden ladders onconstruction sites, in order to minimize personal injuries.Issue 18 - To remove section 11.4.1 relating to noise levels ofchlorinators.Click here to see these changes in full, or look at the end of “StandardsAction.”Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: Mindy Costello; (734) 827-6819,mcostello@nsf.orgBSR/NSF 50-200x (i56), Equipment for Swimming Pools, Spas, HotTubs and other Recreational Water Facilities (revision of ANSI/NSF50-2008)Issue 56 - When looking at the minimum clearance between adjacentfilter elements, as stated in 5.2.3.1, in conjunction with the 1.5 multiplierof the uncoated tubes for precoat media thickness to derive effectivefilter area, it is possible to certify a precoat media filter where bridging ofprecoat media between adjacent filter elements could occur, to achievethe stated effective filter area.Click here to see these changes in full, or look at the end of “StandardsAction.”Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: Mindy Costello; (734) 827-6819,mcostello@nsf.orgSingle copy price: 50.00Order from: Janet Rapp; (312) 644-6610, jrapp@smithbucklin.comSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: All comments must be submittedon the official comment form that appears at the end of the standards.APCO (Association of Public-Safety CommunicationsOfficials-International)New StandardsBSR/APCO/CSAA 2.101.1-200x, Alarm Monitoring Company to PublicSafety Answering Point (PSAP) Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)External Alarm Interface Exchange (new standard)Provides detailed technical data to software providers who support CADSystems or alarm monitoring applications concerning the common dataelements and structure that shall be utilized when electronicallytransmitting a new alarm event from an alarm monitoring company to aPSAP. The package includes process flow examples that are necessaryduring the hand-off of new event, new event responses, and updates toworking events between the alarm monitoring company and the PSAP.UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)Single copy price: FreeNew StandardsObtain an electronic copy from: apcostandards@apco911.org orwww.apcostandards.orgOrder from: Amanda Byrd; (386) 944-2446, byrda@apco911.orgBSR/UL 14C-200x, Standard for Swinging Hardware for StandardTin-Clad Fire Doors Mounted Singly and in Pairs (new standard)Updates standard references in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2.Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: Amanda Byrd,apcostandards@apco911.orgClick here to see these changes in full, or look at the end of “StandardsAction.”Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery optionsASTM (ASTM International)Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: Mitchell Gold; UL-IL;Mitchell.Gold@us.ul.comBSR/UL 14B-200x, Standard for Sliding Hardware for Standard,Horizontally Mounted Tin-Clad Fire Doors (new standard)Updates standard references in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2.Click here to see these changes in full, or look at the end of “StandardsAction.”Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery optionsSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: Mitchell Gold, UL-IL;Mitchell.Gold@us.ul.comComment Deadline: December 22, 2008ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council)New StandardsBSR/ABYC P-1-200x, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion andAuxiliary Engines (new standard)Provides a guide for the design, installation, and selection of materialsfor exhaust systems for marine engines.The URL to search for scopes of ASTM standards is:http://www.astm.org/dsearch.htmFor reaffirmations and withdrawals, order from: Customer Service, ANSIFor new standards and revisions, order from: Corice Leonard, ASTM ;cleonard@astm.orgFor all ASTM standards, send comments (with copy to BSR) to:Corice Leonard, ASTM ; cleonard@astm.orgNew StandardsBSR/ASTM WK786-200x, Test Method for Determination of Oxygenatesin Ethene, Propene, C4, and C5 Hydrocarbon Matrices by GasChromatography and Flame Ionization Detection (new standard)http: ngle copy price: N/AObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM WK11803-200x, Specification for Glass Fiber ReinforcedThermoplastic Pipe (new standard)http: Single copy price: N/AObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSingle copy price: 50.00Order from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Sandy Brown; (410) 990-4460, sbrown@abycinc.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: Eric Johnson; (410) 990-4460,Ext. 24, ejohnson@abycinc.org

Standards Action - November 7, 2008 - Page 3 of 33 PagesBSR/ASTM WK12289-200x, Test Method for Adenosine Triphosphate(ATP) Content of Microorganisms in Fuel, Fuel/Water Mixtures andFuel Associated Water (new standard)http: BSR/ASTM D664-200x, Test Method for Acid Number of PetroleumProducts by Potentiometric Titration (revision of ANSI/ASTMD664-2007)http: Single copy price: N/ASingle copy price: 36.00Obtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM WK16504-200x, Method for Determination of Boiling RangeDistribution of Distillates and Lubricating Base Oils - in Boiling Rangefrom 100 to 735 C by Gas Chromatorgraphy (new standard)BSR/ASTM D975-200x, Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils (revision ofANSI/ASTM D975-2008)http: http: Single copy price: 49.00Single copy price: N/AObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM WK18151-200x, Test Method for Determination of DynamicViscosity and Derived Kinematic Viscosity of Liquids by OscillatingPiston Viscometer (new standard)http: Obtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM D1322-200x, Test Method for Smoke Point of Kerosine andAviation Turbine Fuel (revision of ANSI/ASTM D1322-1997 (R2002))http: Single copy price: 36.00Obtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSingle copy price: N/AOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgBSR/ASTM D1405-200x, Test Method for Estimation of Net Heat ofCombustion of Aviation Fuels (revision of ANSI/ASTM D1405-2006)http: Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM WK18643-200x, Test Method for Endotoxin Concentration InWater-Miscible Metalworking Fluids (new standard)http: Single copy price: 36.00Obtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSingle copy price: N/AOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgBSR/ASTM D1552-200x, Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products(High-Temperature Method) (revision of ANSI/ASTM D1552-2007)http: Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM WK18919-200x, Test Method for Cummins ISM Test (newstandard)http: Single copy price: 36.00Obtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSingle copy price: N/AOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgBSR/ASTM D2156-200x, Test Method for Smoke Density in Flue Gasesfrom Burning Distillate Fuels (revision of ANSI/ASTM D2156-1994(R2004))http: Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameRevisionsBSR/ASTM D187-200x, Test Method for Burning Quality of Kerosine(revision of ANSI/ASTM D187-1994 (R2004))http: Single copy price: 31.00Single copy price: 31.00Send comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameBSR/ASTM D396-200x, Specification for Fuel Oils (revision ofANSI/ASTM D396-2008)http: BSR/ASTM D2887-200x, Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution ofPetroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography (revision of ANSI/ASTMD2887-2006a)http: Single copy price: 42.00Obtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSingle copy price: 36.00Order from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgObtain an electronic copy from: cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: SameOrder from: Corice Leonard; (610) 832-9743, cleonard@astm.orgSend comments (with copy to BSR) to: Same