Learning Module Series Standards Development at ASTM International

1. Learning Module Series Standards Development at ASTM International www.astm.org

2. What is an ASTM Standard? • Developed within the consensus principles of ASTM • ASTM standards fuel global trade, promote health and general welfare, advance innovation • Product specifications, test methods, practices, guides, classifications, terminology Learning Module Series

3. ASTM Members • World’s top scientists, engineers, business leaders • Represent international stakeholder groups • Serve on more than 145 technical standards writing committees across broad range of fields 145 technical standards writing committees Learning Module Series

4. ASTM Process Open and Transparent • Membership and participation is open to any interested individual or organization, anywhere in the world • Essential information is easily and equally available to all Learning Module Series

5. ASTM Process Equal Voice, Equal Vote • All stakeholders have an equal voice • Fair and balanced voting process • Widespread acceptance of ASTM standards Stakeholders Voice VotingProcess ASTM Learning Module Series

6. Participation Standards Without Borders • More than 135 countries represented in ASTM International membership • Effectively serve the global markets they represent 135 countries represented Learning Module Series

7. From an Idea… to a Standard Starting the Process • Members identify the need; or • Outside stakeholders approach ASTM • ASTM provides the forum for consensus and collaboration Provide Approach Identify Learning Module Series

8. Creating New Standards MAIN Committee Subcommittee Subcommittee Subcommittee Subcommittee Subcommittee Task Group Task Group Learning Module Series

9. Work Item Registration System • Adds further efficiency and transparency to ASTM process • Track draft standards and revisions before and during balloting • Encourages further open, global participation Learning Module Series

10. Balloting and Review Process • Subcommittee approval followed by full membership review • Balloting process ensures fairness and balanced participation • Leads to high quality, market relevant standards Fairand balanced participation Market relevant standards Review Approval Learning Module Series

11. Handling Negative Votes • All negative votes must be fully considered • Final approval of standard contingent on due process and proper procedures All VotesConsidered Learning Module Series

12. Timely Standards Development • Consensus process can take as little time as six months • ASTM technologies speed standards to the marketplace • Global participation right from the desktop Learning Module Series

13. Virtual Meetings • Combines teleconferencing with online document viewing • Brings global members together more easily, reduces standards development time Learning Module Series

14. Serving the Global Marketplace • Annual Book of ASTM standards • Over 12,000 standards • Available in print, CD, or as a virtual volume • Online search and purchase of ASTM standards • Specialized publications, journals, manuals, and monographs Learning Module Series

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