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Welcome to ASTM’s International Orientation at Committee Week

International Member - Welcome Orientation Introductions We invite you to share your: Name Nation Organization ASTM Technical Committee affiliation OR sign the attendance sheet International Member - Welcome Orientation 9/17/2018

Touching Every Part of Everyday Life Introduction 12,000+ ASTM standards operate globally across borders, disciplines, and industries Harnessing the expertise of over 30,000 members worldwide Relying on our members’ expertise and commitment – their good science, good engineering and good judgment Recognizing expertise not geography – members from 149 nations Standards for manufacturing and materials, products and processes, systems and services Our process enables everyone to participate – ensuring standards are effective and relevant across diverse markets Our standards help: consumers, businesses, manufacturers, innovators and governments 17 September 2018

Enabling Your Participation from Anywhere in the World Electronic Tools Participation Virtual meetings using WebEx Electronic tools Personal “My ASTM” web page Balloting Draft document development/collaboration Standards Tracker Tool On-line training to enable participation Communications/Engagement On-line magazine Social media updates International Member - Welcome Orientation 9/17/2018

Balloting – Your Tool to Influence Content Documents are drafted and revised in the task group New standards are required to be balloted at the subcommittee level at least once After subcommittee approval, the main committee & entire Society Detailed procedures included in Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees Society and Main Committee Committee on Standards Sub- committee Task Group

Time Frame for Developing Information Complexity of the job Urgency of needs Time devoted by members Utilization of new informational technologies Average Standards Approval: 18 months New Standards Activities: 7 months Revisions: 6 months

International Member - Welcome Orientation How ASTM Can Assist… Gain direct participation, influence, and access Knowledge of content as it is formulated A voice in development Access to technical experts drafting documents Access to a global network of peers and professionals for Business inquiries and opportunities, and Professional development opportunities Enhance your communication skills Become a Consensus Builder and Problem Solver Take on a Leadership Role Hone your Organizational Talents Feed Your Intellectual Curiosity Serve as an Ambassador for Your Company International Member - Welcome Orientation 9/17/2018

Supporting Students and Emerging Professionals Student Membership Free Resume Builder Reduced Membership Fees Upon Graduation Participation in Student Competitions and Opportunities to Publish Grants and Scholarships Access to ASTM Magazines and Newsletters Emerging Professionals Program ASTM members choose young professional who have the potential to become industry and technical committee leaders. All-expense paid trip to committee week Attendance at committee meetings Participation in day-long mentoring program that provides an introduction to ASTM and an overview of the ASTM standards development process International Member - Welcome Orientation 9/17/2018

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Growing and Expanding Collaboration  Virtual Training Sessions Special Workshops/Seminars ASTM Outreach, Collaboration, and Cooperation Delegation Visits Intensive Training Programs Staff Attachments Global Cooperation Special Visitors International Member - Welcome Orientation 9/17/2018

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ASTM Standardization Concepts

Process for Standards Development What is a standard in ASTM? Test Methods Specifications Practices Guides Classifications Terminology 12,000 Standards –A standard is a technical document that has been developed and approved through the ASTM consensus process. Test methods, specs, practices, guides, classifications and terminology. All standards are living documents and can be revised or proposed at any time. ASTM requires that they be reviewed every 5 years, but, in fast-moving sectors, it’s more frequent than that. There allows for responsiveness to market needs and technology changes. The mandatory five year review exists to ensure they remain relevant. – It’s backed by powerful tools and technologies that enhance global connectivity, such as collaboration areas for drafting standards, electronic balloting, virtual meetings and online member tools and resources. – These systems give members the freedom to be in instant contact, to share thinking and to review and develop standards more quickly. – This reinforces our reputation for timely as well as relevant standards. Introduction to ASTM International 2015

Introduction to ASTM International The Consensus Process Ensures Due Process Everyone has the opportunity to provide input to the process One vote per voting interest (as opposed to one vote per country) All responses must be considered and resolved by the technical committee Technical and Procedural Appeals Process Process further validated through accreditations with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) ASTM Regulations Defines and enforces ASTM’s open, transparent, consensus and coherent process ASTM has our guidance document; the Regulations. The Society uses these regulations to govern the consensus process. My job and that of my peers is to ensure that these are always upheld. They cover everything from new activity development, to member classification, to the handling of negatives votes. Different than other SDOs, like ISO, where there is only 1 vote per country. Introduction to ASTM International 2015

Technical Committee Organization Technical Committees form to address specific industry needs Subcommittees are established to address subsets of specialized subject matter Subcommittees organize their expertise into Task Groups to write standards Main Committee D02.01 D02.0A D02.94 D02.0A.01 D02.0A.02 Introduction to ASTM International 2015

Balance of Interest User & General ASTM Interest Producer Classified Technical Committees are balanced. No excess influence by any interest group

All members may vote on All ballots VOTING ASTM regulations Defines Voting Privileges as Section 6.2 Voting Privileges—Every ASTM member is entitled to vote on all Society Review items as well as on each ballot of a main committee and subcommittee to which the member belongs. All negatives and comments received from all ballot returns, including those from non-official voting members, shall be considered in accordance with these regulations. All members may vote on All ballots All negative votes/comments are considered Caution! - Failure to return 3 consecutive ballots at the same level may result in a loss of vote If you are a non-official voter, you still participate in the same manner in the standards development process and have access to all applicable ballots. Statements submitted to support your negative vote still stop a document from going forward until considered by the technical committee. All negatives and comments received from all ballot returns, including those from non-official voting members, shall be considered in accordance with regulation 6.2.

Standards Development Resources Reduce geographic and financial barriers Staff manager for each committee Staff editor for each committee Electronic templates for new standards Web-based Collaboration Areas for Task Group work (members and non-members can participate on task groups) Electronic balloting Virtual Meeting & Hybrid meeting capabilities Postings of all committee-related information to Members Only area of website Print & Subscription-based access to published standards ASTM Staff’s role is to manage & support the technical committees Introduction to ASTM International 2015

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Get Involved Membership Meetings Open to any relevant stakeholders Full Participating Membership $75 annual membership fee Includes free volume of standards No requirement to attend meetings Access to Ballots, Agendas, Minutes Returning ballots requirement Opportunities Lead the development of a standards Volunteer leadership Network & Build Relationships Learn about your industry Open to members and non-members No fee attendance Importance of Attendance Impact decisions for standards topics Lead industry through innovation Meeting fellow industry experts Making Decisions New standards areas Handling ballot results Strategic planning 9/17/2018

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