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1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 25 West 43rd Street, NY, NY VOL 45, #9 February 28, 2014 Contents American National Standards Call for Comment on Standards Proposals 2 Call for Members (ANS Consensus Bodies) 13 Final Actions 14 Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) 16 ANS Maintained Under Continuous Maintenance 18 ANSI-Accredited Standards Developers Contact Information 19 International Standards ISO Draft Standards 21 ISO and IEC Newly Published Standards 23 Proposed Foreign Government Regulations 25 Information Concerning 26 American National Standards Call for comment on proposals listed This section solicits public comments on proposed draft new American National Standards, including the national adoption of ISO and IEC standards as American National Standards, and on proposals to revise, reaffirm or withdraw approval of existing American National Standards A draft standard is listed in this section under the ANSI-accredited standards developer (ASD) that sponsors it and from whom a copy may be obtained Comments in connection with a draft American National Standard must be submitted in writing to the ASD no later than the last day of the comment period specified herein Such comments shall be specific to the section(s) of the standard under review and include sufficient detail so as to enable the reader to understand the commenter's position, concerns and suggested alternative language, if appropriate Please note that the ANSI Executive Standards Council (ExSC) has determined that an ASD has the right to require that interested parties submit public review comments electronically, in accordance with the developer s procedures Ordering Instructions for "Call-for-Comment" Listings 1 Order from the organization indicated for the specific proposal 2 Use the full identification in your order, including the BSR prefix; for example, Electric Fuses BSR/SAE J554 3 Include remittance with all orders 4 BSR proposals will not be available after the deadline of call for comment Comments should be addressed to the organization indicated, with a copy to the Board of Standards Review, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY Fax: ; psa@ansiorg * Standard for consumer products 2014 by American National Standards Institute, Inc ISSN ANSI members may reproduce for internal distribution Journals may excerpt items in their fields

2 Comment Deadline: March 30, 2014 NSF (NSF International) BSR/NSF 4-201x (i18r3), Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization, and Powered Hot Food Holding and Transportation Equipment (revision of ANSI/NSF ) Equipment covered by this Standard includes, but is not limited to, ranges, ovens, fat/oil fryers, fat/oil filters, griddles, tilting griddle skillets, broilers, steam and pressure cookers, kettles, rotisseries, toasters, coffee makers and other hot beverage makers, component water heating equipment, proofing boxes and cabinets, hot-food holding equipment, rethermalization equipment, and hot-food transport cabinets Click here to view these changes in full Send comments (with copy to to: Allan Rose, (734) , NSF (NSF International) BSR/NSF x (i40r3), Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials (revision of ANSI/NSF ) This Standard establishes minimum physical, performance, and health effects requirements for plastic piping system components and related materials These criteria were established for the protection of public health and the environment Click here to view these changes in full Send comments (with copy to to: Mindy Costello, (734) , NSF (NSF International) BSR/NSF x (i25r1), Sustainability Assessment for Carpet (revision of ANSI/NSF ) This sustainability standard is intended to enable organizations throughout the carpet supply chain to apply performance requirements to achieve sustainable attributes and demonstrate compliance with levels of achievement through quantifiable metrics While this Standard can be used on any carpet product, it is intended to be used for evaluation of commercial carpet products by providing a product evaluation methodology that is additive to emerging commercial green building standards This Standard does not apply to the packaging of sustainable carpets or to the adhesive or padding products used in the installation of carpet products Click here to view these changes in full Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Mindy Costello, (734) , mcostello@nsforg UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) BSR/UL 1598B-201x, Standard for Safety for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaire Reflector Kits for Installation on Previously Installed Fluorescent Luminaires (revision of ANSI/UL 1598B-2005 (R2009)) The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaire Reflector Kits for Installation on Previously Installed Fluorescent Luminaires, UL 1598B, are being proposed: (1) Clarify requirements for luminaire retrofit kits that provide replacement lampholders or instant start ballasts Click here to view these changes in full Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Heather Sakellariou, (847) , HeatherSakellariou@ulcom Comment Deadline: April 14, 2014 ADA (American Dental Association) Reaffirmation BSR/ADA (R201x), Denture Base Temporary Relining Resins (reaffirmation of ANSI/ADA (R2006)) This standard is for pink and clear powder/liquid auto-polymerizing (selfinitiating cure) type hard-setting resins used as temporary relining materials for denture bases The soft relining materials are not covered by this standard Single copy price: $4000 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@adaorg Order from: Kathy Medic, (312) , medick@adaorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same ADA (American Dental Association) Reaffirmation Standards Action - February 28, Page 2 of 42 Pages BSR/ADA (R201x), Dental Impression Trays (reaffirmation of ANSI/ADA (R2003)) This standard applies to reusable and disposable impression trays used in dentistry for delivering impression materials into the oral cavity for the purpose of making impressions (negative copies) of teeth and oral tissues It applies to trays made of plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel- or chrome-plated brass for the purposes of full arch dentulous or edentulous, partially edentulous, and partial arch and water-cooled impressions Single copy price: $4000 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@adaorg Order from: Kathy Medic, (312) , medick@adaorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same NSF (NSF International) BSR/NSF BIFMA e3-201x (i16r2), Sustainable Furniture (revision of ANSI/BIFMA e3-2012) This sustainability standard is applicable to all business and institutional furniture; this includes but is not limited to moveable walls, systems furniture, desking systems, casegoods, tables, seating, and accessories The Standard is also applicable to materials and components manufactured by suppliers to furniture manufacturers Click here to view these changes in full Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Mindy Costello, (734) , mcostello@nsforg

3 Standards Action - February 28, Page 3 of 42 Pages ADA (American Dental Association) Reaffirmation BSR/ADA (R201x), Dental Compressed Air Quality (reaffirmation of ANSI/ADA (R2003)) This standard applies to all compressed air used in the dental office to power dental equipment and laboratory equipment and to dry oral structures It does not apply to compressed air used to supply breathable air and should never be used to support life (eg, Medical Compressed Air) This standard only addresses the quality of compressed air and is not intended to limit the mechanisms utilized Air flow and pressures are determined by equipment in use, length of air lines, diameter of air lines, number of bends in the air lines, etc, all of which are unique for each dental facility Therefore, air flow and pressure are not addressed in this standard Single copy price: $4000 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@adaorg Order from: Kathy Medic, (312) , medick@adaorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same AWS (American Welding Society) New Standard BSR/AWS B21-1/8-231:201X, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8, Group 1), 1/8 inch [3 mm] through 1-1/2 inch [38 mm] Thick, IN309, ER309, and E309-15, -16, or -17, or IN309, E309(L), and E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, in the As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications (new standard) This standard contains the essential welding variables for welding carbon steel to austenitic stainless steel in the thickness range of 1/8 inch [3 mm] through 1-1/2 inch [38 mm], using manual gas tungsten arc welding, with consumable insert root, followed by shielded metal arc welding It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications and the allowable joint designs for groove welds This SWPS was developed primarily for pipe applications Single copy price: $12400 Obtain an electronic copy from: jrosario@awsorg Order from: Jennifer Rosario, (800) , jrosario@awsorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Andrew Davis, (305) , x466, adavis@awsorg; aalonso@awsorg; bmcgrath@awsorg AWS (American Welding Society) BSR/AWS B21-1/ x, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1, P-1, or M-8, or P-8), 18 through 10 Gauge in the As- Welded Condition, with or without Backing (revision of ANSI/AWS B21-1/ ) This standard contains the essential welding variables for welding carbon steel to austenitic stainless steel in the thickness range of 18 through 10 gauge, using manual gas tungsten arc welding It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for fillet welds and groove welds Single copy price: $12400 Obtain an electronic copy from: JROSARIO@AWSORG Order from: Jennifer Rosario, (800) , jrosario@awsorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Andrew Davis, (305) , x466, adavis@awsorg; aalonso@awsorg; bmcgrath@awsorg AWWA (American Water Works Association) BSR/AWWA B x, Liquid Sodium Silicate (revision of ANSI/AWWA B ) This standard describes liquid sodium silicate used in the preparation of activated silica, which is used as a coagulant aid for the treatment of potable water, wastewater, or reclaimed water for (1) the control of corrosion and (2) stabilization of iron and manganese Single copy price: $2000 Obtain an electronic copy from: vdavid@awwaorg Order from: Paul Olson, (303) , polson@awwaorg; vdavid@awwa org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same AWWA (American Water Works Association) BSR/AWWA C x, Large Diameter Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves Sizes 78 In (2,000 mm) and Larger (revision of ANSI/AWWA C ) This standard establishes minimum requirements for rubber-seated butterfly valve assemblies, 78 in (2,000 mm) diameter and larger with flanged ends for fresh and reclaimed water having a ph range from 6-12, a temperature range from F (06-52 C) suitable for a maximum steady-state fluid working pressure of 250 psig (1,724 kpa [gauge]), maximum steady-state differential pressure of 250 psi (1,724 kpa), a maximum full open fluid velocity of 16 ft/sec (49 m/sec) Single copy price: $2000 Obtain an electronic copy from: vdavid@awwaorg Order from: Paul Olson, (303) , polson@awwaorg; vdavid@awwa org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same AWWA (American Water Works Association) BSR/AWWA C x, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings (revision of ANSI/AWWA C ) This standard covers valves, fittings, service saddles, and meter setters for use in service line from the main through the meter valve or meter-setting appurtenance Single copy price: $2000 Obtain an electronic copy from: vdavid@awwaorg Order from: Paul Olson, (303) , polson@awwaorg; vdavid@awwa org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) BSR/CEA 7091-D-201x, Control Network Protocol Specification (revision and redesignation of ANSI/CEA 7091-C-2010) This specification applies to a communication protocol for networked control systems The protocol provides peer-to-peer communication for networked control and is suitable for implementing both peer-to-peer and master-slave control strategies Single copy price: $39200 Order from: Veronica Lancaster, (703) , vlancaster@ceorg; dwilson@ceorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same

4 Standards Action - February 28, Page 4 of 42 Pages CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) BSR/CEA 8521-A-201x, Enhanced Protocol for Tunneling Component Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels (revision and redesignation of ANSI/CEA ) The CEA-8521 standard specifies a communications method that allows networked data acquisition and control devices to communicate with each other over the internet The purpose of such devices are widely varying and include functions such as appliance monitoring, meter reading, and HVAC and lighting control to name a few Single copy price: $20300 Order from: Veronica Lancaster, (703) , vlancaster@ceorg; dwilson@ceorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) BSR/CEA 852-C-201x, Tunneling Device Area Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels (revision and redesignation of ANSI/CEA 852-B -2010) The CEA-852 standard specifies a communications method that allows networked data acquisition and control devices to communicate with each other over the internet The purpose of such devices are widely varying and include functions such as appliance monitoring, meter reading, and HVAC and lighting control to name a few CEA-852 does not replace existing device communications protocols, but instead allows those protocols to use the internet as a communications medium Single copy price: $11300 Order from: Veronica Lancaster, (703) , vlancaster@ceorg; dwilson@ceorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same ECA (Electronic Components Association) New National Adoption BSR/EIA x, Fixed Electric Double Layer Capacitors - Part One: Generic Spec (identical national adoption of IEC (2006)) This part of IEC applies to fixed electric double-layer capacitors mainly used in DC circuits of electronic equipment It establishes standard terms, inspection procedures, and methods of test for use in sectional and detail specifications of electronic components for quality assessment or any other purpose Single copy price: $23000 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg ECA (Electronic Components Association) New National Adoption BSR/EIA x, Fixed Electric Double Layer Capacitors - Part Two: Sectional Spec (identical national adoption of IEC (2006)) This part of IEC applies to electric double-layer capacitors for power application Electric double-layer capacitors for power are intended for applications that require discharge currents in the range from ma to A The characteristics of the capacitors include such performance as relatively highcapacitance and low-internal resistance Single copy price: $15800 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg ECA (Electronic Components Association) New National Adoption BSR/EIA x, Fixed Electric Double Layer Capacitors - Part 2-1: Blank Detail Spec (identical national adoption of IEC (2006)) This part of IEC series applies to electric double-layer capacitors for power application Electric double-layer capacitors for power are intended for applications that require discharge currents in the range from ma to A The characteristics of the capacitors include such performance as relatively highcapacitance and low-internal resistance This Detail Specification contains requirements for style, layout, and minimum content of detail specifications Single copy price: $5500 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg ECA (Electronic Components Association) New Standard BSR/EIA x, Aluminum-Electrolytic Capacitor Application Guideline (new standard) This document identifies the characteristics of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, which consists of a wound capacitor element, impregnated with liquid electrolyte, connected to terminals, and sealed in a can The element is comprised of an anode foil, paper separators saturated with electrolyte, and a cathode foil Single copy price: $9400 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg

5 Standards Action - February 28, Page 5 of 42 Pages ECA (Electronic Components Association) BSR/EIA F-201x, Fluid Imersion Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors, Sockets and Cable Assemblies (revision and redesignation of ANSI/EIA E-2008) This standard establishes test methods to determine the ability of an electrical connector or connector assembly to resist degradation due to exposure to specific fluids with which the connector assembly may come into contact during its service life Single copy price: $7200 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom (877) Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg ECA (Electronic Components Association) BSR/EIA E-201x, Insulation Resistance Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors, Sockets, and Coaxial Contacts (revision and redesignation of ANSI/EIA D-2008) This standard applies to electrical connectors, sockets and coaxial contacts Single copy price: $6900 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom (877) Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg HL7 (Health Level Seven) BSR/HL7 V3 RXMDSEVNT, R2-201x, HL7 Version 3 Standard: Pharmacy; Medication Dispense and Supply Event, Release 2 (revision of ANSI/HL7 V3 RXMDSVNT, R1-2012) This revision of the initial topic extends existing messaging for Dispense and Supply to cover Institutional settings Single copy price: Free to HL7 members; Free to non-members 90 days following ANSI approval and publication Obtain an electronic copy from: Karenvan@HL7org Order from: Karen Van Hentenryck, (734) Ext 104, Karenvan@HL7org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same HL7 (Health Level Seven) BSR/HL7 V3 RXMEDORDER, R2-201x, HL7 Version 3 Standard: Pharmacy; Medication Order, Release 2 (revision of ANSI/HL7 V3 RXMEDORDER, R1-2009) This revision of the initial topic extends the existing messaging for Order and Administration to cover Institutional settings Single copy price: Free to HL7 members; Free to non-members 90 days following ANSI approval and publication Obtain an electronic copy from: Karenvan@HL7org Order from: Karen Van Hentenryck, (734) Ext 104, Karenvan@HL7org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same ECA (Electronic Components Association) BSR/EIA A-201x, Polarizing/Coding Key Overstress Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors and Sockets (revision and redesignation of ANSI/EIA ) The objective of this test procedure is to determine the effectiveness of polarization/coding keys when a connector pair is misregistered (improperly mated) Single copy price: $5800 Obtain an electronic copy from: globalihscom (877) Order from: Global Engineering Documents, (800) , wwwglobal ihscom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Edward Mikoski, (571) , emikoski@eciaonlineorg; ldonohoe@eciaonlineorg EOS/ESD (ESD Association, Inc) BSR/ESD STM X, ESD Association Standard Test Method for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity Testing - Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) - Component Level (revision of ANSI/ESD STM ) The scope and focus of this document pertains to TLP testing techniques of semiconductor components Single copy price: $10500 (List)/$7500 (EOS/ESD Members) [Hard Cover]; $13000 (List)/$10000 (EOS/ESD Members) [Soft Cover] Obtain an electronic copy from: cearl@esdaorg Order from: Christina Earl, (315) , cearl@esdaorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same IICRC (The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) New Standard BSR/IICRC S X, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings (new standard) This standard describes the procedures, methods, and systems to be followed when performing professional commercial and residential textile floor coverings (eg, carpet and rugs) maintenance and cleaning Single copy price: Free Obtain an electronic copy from: mili@iicrcorg Order from: Mili Washington, (360) , mili@iicrcorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same INMM (ASC N14) (Institute of Nuclear Materials Management) New Standard BSR N x, Leakage Tests on Packages for Shipment (new standard) This Standard specifies methods for demonstrating that Type B packages designed for transport of normal-form radioactive material comply with the containment requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 71 (10 CFR Part 71) This Standard describes package release limits, methods for relating package release limits to allowable and reference leakage rates, and minimum requirements for leakage rate test procedures Single copy price: Free Obtain an electronic copy from: N14Secretary@gmailcom Order from: Ronald Natali, (435) , N14Secretary@gmailcom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: N14Secretary@gmailcom

6 Standards Action - February 28, Page 6 of 42 Pages IREC (Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc) New Standard BSR/IREC X, General Requirements for the Accreditation of Clean Energy Certificate Programs (new standard) This standard forms the foundation for the accreditation of certificateawarding entities that develop and administer credit or non-credit cleanenergy-related programs offered in formal educational institutions and other legal entities For the purposes of this standard, clean energy technologies and practices include renewable energy, energy efficiency, distributed renewable energy generation, and other sustainability practices Single copy price: Free Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: Laure-Jeanne Davignon, (518) , laurejeanne@irecusa org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Please file comments using the online survey: TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) Reaffirmation BSR/TIA B-2004 (R201x), FOCIS2 - Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standards, Type ST (reaffirmation of ANSI/TIA B -2004) This standard presents the intermateability standard for connectors with the commercial designation ST Single copy price: $8800 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@tiaonlineorg Order from: Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA); standards@tiaonlineorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) BSR/TIA A-201x, Fiber Optic Cable Jacket Shrinkage (revision and redesignation of ANSI/TIA (R2005)) This standard is applicable to all types of jacketed cables This procedure defines the methodology for measuring the shrinkage potential for cable jackets The primary method involves the jacket, in situ The secondary method measures the "native" shrinkage of the as-extruded jacket by removing it from a cable Single copy price: $6400 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@tiaonlineorg Order from: Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA); standards@tiaonlineorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) Reaffirmation BSR/UL (R201x), Standard for Safety for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electrical - Tools Safety - Part 2-11: Particular Requirements for Reciprocating Saws (reaffirmation of ANSI/UL ) (1) Reaffirmation and continuance of the second edition of the Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-11: Particular Requirements for Reciprocating Saws, UL , as an American National Standard Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: comm2000 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Beth Northcott, (847) , ElizabethNorthcott@ulcom TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) Reaffirmation BSR/TIA B-2004 (R201x), FOCIS3 - Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type SC (reaffirmation of ANSI/TIA B-2004) This document presents the intermateability standard for connectors with the commercial designation of SC and SC-APC Single copy price: $8800 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@tiaonlineorg Order from: Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA); standards@tiaonlineorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) Reaffirmation BSR/TIA B-2004 (R201x), FOCIS4 - Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standards, Type FC and FC-APC (reaffirmation of ANSI/TIA B-2004) This document presents the intermateability standard for connectors with the commercial designation of FC and FC-APC Single copy price: $8800 Obtain an electronic copy from: standards@tiaonlineorg Order from: Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA); standards@tiaonlineorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) Reaffirmation BSR/UL (R201x), Standard for Safety for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electrical - Tools Safety - Part 2-18: Particular Requirements for Strapping Tools (reaffirmation of ANSI/UL ) (1) Reaffirmation and continuance of the second edition of the Standard for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-18: Particular Requirements for Strapping Tools, UL , as an American National Standard Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: comm2000 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Beth Northcott, (847) , ElizabethNorthcott@ulcom

7 Standards Action - February 28, Page 7 of 42 Pages UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) Reaffirmation BSR/UL (R201x), Standard for Safety for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electrical - Tools Safety - Part 2-20: Particular Requirements for Band Saws (reaffirmation of ANSI/UL ) (1) Reaffirmation and continuance of the second edition of the Standard for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-20: Particular Requirements for Band Saws, UL , as an American National Standard Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: comm2000 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Beth Northcott, (847) , ElizabethNorthcott@ulcom UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) Reaffirmation BSR/UL (R201x), Standard for Safety for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electrical - Tools Safety - Part 2-21: Particular Requirements for Drain Cleaners (reaffirmation of ANSI/UL ) (1) Reaffirmation and continuance of the second edition of the Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-21: Particular Requirements for Drain Cleaners, UL , as an American National Standard Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: comm2000 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Beth Northcott, (847) , ElizabethNorthcott@ulcom UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) BSR/UL x, Standard for Safety for Diesel Engines for Stationary Fire Pumps (revision of ANSI/UL ) The following changes to UL 1247 are being proposed: (1) s to the terminal block arrangement and associated requirements; (2) s to clarify requirements, update test methods and correlate with NFPA ; and (3) to over-current protection criteria Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: comm2000 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Raymond Suga, (631) , raymondmsuga@ulcom UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc) BSR/UL x, Standard for Safety for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (revision of ANSI/UL ) Document (dated ) proposes revisions to the impact, jarring, surge immunity and current, normal operation, variable ambient temperature and humidity tests, along with additional updates to test samples and other clarifications Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Obtain an electronic copy from: Order from: comm2000 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Paul Lloret, (408) , PaulELloret@ulcom VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA)) BSR/VITA x, XMC (revision of ANSI/VITA ) This document defines an open standard for supporting high-speed, switched interconnect protocols on an existing, widely deployed mezzanine card form factor Single copy price: $5000 Obtain an electronic copy from: wwwvitacom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: techdir@vitacom VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA)) BSR/VITA x, XMC 20 (revision of ANSI/VITA ) This specification, based upon VITA 420 XMC, defines an open standard for supporting high- speed, switched interconnect protocols on an existing, widely deployed form factor, but utilizing an alternate, ruggedized, highspeed mezzanine interconnect known as VITA 61 XMC 20 Single copy price: $2500 Obtain an electronic copy from: wwwvitacom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: techdir@vitacom Comment Deadline: April 29, 2014 Reaffirmations and withdrawals available electronically may be accessed at: webstoreansiorg AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) Reaffirmation BSR/AGMA 6002-B93 (R201x), Design Guide for Vehicle Spur and Helical Gears (reaffirmation of ANSI/AGMA 6002-B93 (R2008)) This standard provides information on the design of spur and helical vehicle power transmission gears included are considerations for design, material, and heat treatment, determination of load capacity, mounting features, and typical design problems Single copy price: $7000 Order from: Charles Fischer, (703) , fischer@agmaorg; tech@agmaorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) Reaffirmation BSR/AGMA 6022-C93 (R201x), Design Manual for Cylindrical Wormgearing (reaffirmation of ANSI/AGMA 6022-C93 (R2008)) This design manual covers the design of fine and coarse pitch cylindrical wormgearing operating at right angles and primarily made as gear sets to be incorporated into other machines and mechanisms Many of the design procedures are also incorporated in enclosed drives Single copy price: $7500 Order from: Charles Fischer, (703) , fischer@agmaorg; tech@agmaorg Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Same

8 Standards Action - February 28, Page 8 of 42 Pages ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Reaffirmation BSR/ASME PTC (R201x), Deaerators (reaffirmation of ANSI/ASME PTC (R2009)) The purpose of this Code is to provide rules and test procedures that are to be used to determine the performance of deaerators with regard to the following: (a) residual dissolved oxygen in the deaerated water; and (b) terminal temperature difference (TTD), if any, between the deaerated water and the saturated steam temperature corresponding to the pressure in the steam zone adjacent to the interface between the steam and the collected deaerated water Single copy price: $6500 For Reaffirmations and Withdrawn standards, please view our catalog at Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Jack Karian, (212) , karianj@asmeorg CGA (Compressed Gas Association) New Standard BSR/CGA G x, Storage and Handling of Silane and Silane Mixtures (new standard) This standard governs the installation of systems and sources that are used to store, transfer, or contain silane or silane mixtures The scope of this standard includes guidance for siting, design of equipment, piping and controls, and the fabrication and installation of silane gas storage and closed-use systems Additional guidance on operational steps associated with the use of silane and silane mixtures as well as fire protection, gas monitoring, ventilation, and related safeguards are provided Single copy price: Free (CGA member e-pub)/$7900 (CGA member hardcopy); $12200 (CGA nonmember e-pub)/$14400 (nonmember hardcopy) Obtain an electronic copy from: wwwcganetcom Order from: wwwcganetcom Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Kristy Morrison- Mastromichalis, (703) , kmastromichalis@cganetcom ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Reaffirmation BSR/ASME PTC (R201x), Moisture Separator Reheaters (reaffirmation of ANSI/ASME PTC (R2009)) This Code provides the procedures, direction, and guidance for the accurate testing of Moisture Separator Reheaters (MSRs) which includes moisture separating and steam reheating components located between the highpressure and low-pressure steam turbine The purpose of the Code is to determine the performance of the MSR and to provide guidance in the evaluation of its performance effect on the turbine cycle heat rate with regard to: (a) Moisture separator outlet quality; (b) Reheater terminal temperature difference; (c) Cycle steam pressure drop across applicable; and (d) Excess heating steam flow Single copy price: $7500 For Reaffirmations and Withdrawn standards, please view our catalog at Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Jack Karian, (212) , karianj@asmeorg ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Withdrawal ANSI/ASME B (R2006), Cast Iron Fittings for Sovent Drainage Systems (withdrawal of ANSI/ASME B (R2006)) This Standard for cast iron drainage fittings used on self-aerating, one-pipe Sovent 1 drainage systems, covers the following: (a) description; (b) sizes and methods for designating openings for reducing fittings; (c) marking; (d) material; (e) pitch; (f) design; (g) dimensions and tolerances; and (h) tests Single copy price: $3500 For Reaffirmations and Withdrawn standards, please view our catalog at Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Carlton Ramcharran, (212) , ramcharranc@asmeorg Projects Withdrawn from Consideration An accredited standards developer may abandon the processing of a proposed new or revised American National Standard or portion thereof if it has followed its accredited procedures The following projects have been withdrawn accordingly: ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions) BSR ATIS (R201x), Lawfully Authorized Electronic Surveillance (LAES) for Internet Access and Services (reaffirmation of ANSI ATIS ) Technical Reports Registered with ANSI Technical Reports Registered with ANSI are not consensus documents Rather, all material contained in Technical Reports Registered with ANSI is informational in nature Technical reports may include, for example, reports of technical research, tutorials, factual data obtained from a survey carried out among standards developers and/or national bodies, or information on the "state of the art" in relation to standards of national or international bodies on a particular subject Immediately following the end of a 30-day announcement period in Standards Action, the Technical Report will be registered by ANSI Please submit any comments regarding this registration to the organization indicated, with a copy to the PSA Center, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY or to psa@ansiorg ASC X9 (Accredited Standards Committee X9, Incorporated) X9 TR , Core Deduction Reason Codes (TECHNICAL REPORT) (technical report) The X Adjustment Reason Code list contains over 600+ codes and many apparent duplicates with little descriptive information to guide their use As a result, each business selects the codes that they plan to use Different businesses select different codes to mean the same thing, and thus trading partners must tailor automated processing to each customer A simplified list with more complete descriptions will enable greater standardization of codes and reduce the need for special process Single copy price: Free Order from: wwwx9org Send comments (with copy to psa@ansiorg) to: Janet Busch, (410) , janetbusch@x9org

9 Standards Action - February 28, Page 9 of 42 Pages NFPA Fire Protection Standards Documentation The National Fire Protection Association announced the availability of NFPA First Draft Report for concurrent review and comment by NFPA and ANSI in the Volume 45, Number 9 issue of Standards Action The disposition of all comments received will be published in the Second Draft Report (formally Report on Comments), located on the document s information page under the next edition tab The document s specific URL, wwwnfpaorg/doc#next (for example wwwnfpaorg/101next), can easily access the document s information page All comments on the 2015 Annual Cycle First Draft Report must be received by April 11, 2014 The First Draft Report for documents in the 2015 Annual Cycle will be released on March 7, 2014, and contains the disposition of public input received for those proposed documents Anyone wishing to review the First Draft Report for the 2015 Annual Cycle may do so on each document s information page under the next edition tab The document s specific URL, for example wwwnfpaorg/doc#next (wwwnfpaorg/101next), can easily access the document s information page and For more information on the rules and for up-to-date information on schedules and deadlines for processing NFPA Documents, check the NFPA website ( or contact NFPA's Codes and Standards Administration Those who sent comments to NFPA (Contact Codes and Standards Administration, NFPA, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA ) on the related standards are invited to copy ANSI's Board of Standards Review

10 Standards Action - February 28, Page 10 of 42 Pages Comment Deadline: April 11, 2014 NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) BSR/NFPA 2-201x, Hydrogen Technologies Code (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) The purpose of this code shall be to provide fundamental safeguards for the generation, installation, storage, piping, use, and handling of hydrogen in compressed gas (GH2) form or cryogenic liquid (LH2) form This code shall apply to the production, storage, transfer, and use of hydrogen in all occupancies BSR/NFPA 13D-201x, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (revision of ANSI/NFPA 13D-2012) This standard shall cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against the fire hazards in oneand two-family dwellings and manufactured homes This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location BSR/NFPA x, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) NFPA 55 facilitates protection from physiological, over-pressurization, explosive, and flammability hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogenic fluids Criteria provide fundamental safeguards for the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary cylinders, containers, and tanks in all occupancy types BSR/NFPA x, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, firewarning equipment and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components The provisions of this chapter apply throughout the Code unless otherwise noted BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing Dwellings (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard provides criteria for identification of hazardous conditions of electrical systems in existing one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings, including mobile homes and manufactured homes BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard provides a range of sprinkler system approaches, design development alternatives, and component options that are all acceptable Building owners are advised to carefully evaluate proposed selections for appropriateness and preference It shall provide requirements for the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and exposure protection sprinkler systems covered within this standard BSR/NFPA 13R-201x, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies (revision of ANSI/NFPA 13R-2013) This standard shall cover the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against fire hazards in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height This standard assumes that the sprinkler system shall be designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard deals with the selection and installation of pumps supplying liquid for private fire protection This document shall include liquid supplies; suction, discharge, and auxiliary equipment; power supplies, including power supply arrangements; electric drive and control; diesel engine drive and control; steam turbine drive and control; and acceptance tests and operation BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall cover the minimum requirements for the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances supplying the following: (1) Automatic sprinkler systems; (2) Open sprinkler systems; (3) Water spray fixed systems; (4) Foam systems; (5) Private hydrants; (6) Monitor nozzles or standpipe systems with reference to water supplies; (7) Hose houses This standard shall apply to combined service mains used to carry water for fire service and other uses BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film (revision of ANSI/NFPA (R2011)) This standard shall apply to all facilities that are involved with the storage and handling of cellulose nitrate based film This standard shall not apply to the storage and handling of film having a base other than cellulose nitrate BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard regulates the installation and maintenance of assemblies and devices used to protect openings in walls, floors, and ceilings against the spread of fire and smoke within, into, or out of buildings With the exception of fabric fire safety curtain assemblies, this standard addresses assemblies that have been subjected to standardized fire tests BSR/NFPA 101A-201x, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety (revision of ANSI/NFPA 101A-2012) This guide consists of a number of alternative approaches to life safety Each chapter is a different system independent of the others and is to be used in conjunction with the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall prescribe minimum requirements for smoke door assemblies for use in providing safety to life and protection of property from smoke BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard covers performance requirements for emergency and standby power systems providing an alternate source of electrical power to loads in buildings and facilities in the event that the primary power source fails Power systems covered in this standard include power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory equipment, and all related electrical and mechanical auxiliary and accessory equipment needed to supply electrical power to the load terminals of the transfer equipment BSR/NFPA x, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall cover performance requirements for stored electrical energy systems providing an alternate source of electrical power in buildings and facilities in the event that the normal electrical power source fails Systems covered in this standard shall include power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory equipment, and accessory equipment, including integral accessory equipment, needed to supply electrical power to the selected circuits

11 Standards Action - February 28, Page 11 of 42 Pages BSR/NFPA x, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard establishes life and safety requirements for both humans and animals in all types of animal housing facilities where animals are kept for any purpose, including barns, stables, kennels, animal shelters, veterinary facilities, zoos, laboratories, and racetracks Provisions encompass design, construction, operation, and maintenance of animal housing facilities and cover performance-based design, subclassification of facilities and categorization of animals, construction and separation requirements, means of egress, and protection from fire and special hazards Specific chapters for Class 1, 2, and 3 facilities are provided BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects before an Audience (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall provide requirements for the protection of the audience, support personnel, performers, the operator, assistants, and property where flame effects are used BSR/NFPA x, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) The scope of this document is fire flow testing and marking of hydrants BSR/NFPA x, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard applies to the construction and operation of marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs, boat condominiums, docking facilities associated with residential condominiums, multiple-docking facilities at multiple-family residences, and all associated piers, docks, and floats This standard also applies to support facilities and structures used for construction, repair, storage, hauling and launching, or fueling of vessels if fire on a pier would pose an immediate threat BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall provide general principles for the construction and fire protection of marine terminals, piers, and wharves Nothing in this standard shall supersede any of the regulations of governmental or other regulatory authority The provisions of this standard shall reflect situations and state-ofthe-art techniques at the time the standard was issued BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall apply to vessels during the course of construction, conversion, repairs, or while laid up This standard shall not apply to situations where it is in conflict with or superseded by requirements of any government regulatory agency BSR/NFPA x, Hazardous Materials Code (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) The Code's fire and life safety requirements are applicable to a wide range of substances including but not limited to ammonium nitrate solids and liquids, corrosive solids and liquids, flammable solids, organic peroxide formulations, oxidizers, pyrophoric solids and liquids, toxic and highly toxic solids and liquids, unstable (reactive) solids and liquids, water-reactive solids and liquids Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids are included within the context of NFPA 5 BSR/NFPA x, Standard on Aircraft Hangars (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard contains the minimum requirements for the proper construction of aircraft hangars and protection of aircraft hangars from fire This standard applies only to buildings or structures used for aircraft storage, maintenance, or related activities Other uses within an aircraft hangar shall be protected in accordance with other applicable NFPA Standards BSR/NFPA x, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard specifies the minimum fire protection requirements for the construction and protection of airport buildings It specifies the minimum requirements for the design and maintenance of the drainage system of an aircraft fueling ramp to control the flow of fuel that can be spilled on a ramp and to minimize the resulting possible danger It contains the minimum requirements for the design, construction, and fire protection of aircraft loading walkways between the building and aircraft BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard establishes the minimum fire safety practices regarding location, construction, services, utilities, fire protection, operation, and maintenance of aircraft engine test facilities These facilities include test cells and test stands This standard does not apply to engines and engine accessories or to engine test facilities where fuels other than hydrocarbon fuels are used BSR/NFPA x, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This guide addresses issues associated with the development of hazardous conditions from fire involving passenger road vehicles and the time available for safe egress or rescue This document provides guidance toward a systematic approach of the determination of the relationship between the properties of passenger road vehicles, including the materials, components and systems, and the development of hazardous conditions in the vehicle BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Determination of Fire Loads for Use in Structural Fire Protection Design (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) The scope of this standard is the determination of the fire load and fire load density to be used as the basis for the evaluation and design of the structural fire performance of a building The determination of a design-basis fire is outside the scope of this standard BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall establish minimum requirements for protection against fire and explosion hazards in wastewater treatment plants and associated collection systems, including the hazard classification of specific areas and processes BSR/NFPA x, Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall identify and define the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for a person to be considered qualified as an emergency vehicle technician (EVT) BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall provide requirements for the protection of property, operators, performers, support personnel, and the viewing audiences where pyrotechnic effects are used indoors or outdoors with a proximate audience BSR/NFPA x, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA ) This standard shall cover the installation, performance, operation, and maintenance of public emergency services communications systems and facilities This standard shall not be used as a design specification manual or an instruction manual