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Government Interface & Government Interface & Corporate OutreachCorporate Outreach
Anthony Quinn
Director, Public PolicyASTM International
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ASTM InternationalASTM International
About ASTM International
• Non-governmental, not-for-profit organization
• Develops voluntary, consensus standards
• Does not provide certification or accreditation services
ASTM’s objectives
• Promote public health and safety, and the overall quality of life
• Contribute to the reliability of materials, products, systems and services
• Facilitate national, regional, and international commerce
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Role of StandardsRole of Standards
Standards in the Public and Private Sector
• Impact global trade, innovation and competition
• Guide product design, development, market access
• Used by companies, research labs, government agencies
ASTM International Standards
• Voluntary consensus standards
• Regularly reviewed
• Meet World Trade Organization (WTO) principles for international standards
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1. Government Interface1. Government Interface
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ASTM in Washington, DCASTM in Washington, DC
Government Affairs
• Congress
• Federal government agencies
Stakeholder Outreach
• Companies
• Embassy officials based in Washington
• Industry associations
• International Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
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ASTM Washington Office RoleASTM Washington Office Role
• Connects ASTM’s work and builds awareness among policymakers.
• Represents ASTM before Congress, federal agencies, ANSI, other SDOs, and trade associations.
• Engages in legislative, regulatory, and trade matters.
• Strengthens relationships with ASTM stakeholders
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Advancing ASTM’s Mission & Business StrategiesAdvancing ASTM’s Mission & Business Strategies
• Remove barriers to the worldwide acceptance and use of ASTM standards.
• Ensure proper recognition of ASTM standards in laws and regulations.
• Address government policies that duplicate or conflict with the interests of ASTM.
• Identify opportunities for new ASTM activities
Government legislative, regulatory, and research initiatives create the need for new private sector standards.
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U.S. Standards SystemU.S. Standards System
Voluntary and led by the private sector
Requires cooperation among stakeholders• Standards organizations
• Industry, consumers, and users
• Government representatives
• Academia
Meets stakeholders’ needs• Protect safety, health, and environment
• Improve industry competitiveness
• Facilitate global trade and market access
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U.S. Legal and Policy FrameworkU.S. Legal and Policy Framework
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA)
• Requires federal government agencies to use standards developed by
voluntary consensus standards organization when possible
• Encourages federal government agencies to participate in standards
development organizations
OMB Circular No. A-119
• Reinforces goals of National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
• Discourages federal agencies from using government-unique standards
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National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)(NTTAA)
“…all Federal agencies and departments shall use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies,
using such technical standards as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities determined by the agencies and departments….
and shall, when such participation is in the public interest…participate with such bodies in the development of technical standards.”
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Other U.S. Laws of InterestOther U.S. Laws of Interest
Consumer Product Safety Act
• 15,000 different types of consumer products
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act of 1997
• Food safety, drugs, and cosmetic products
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
• Workplace safety and health
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Benefits to the U.S. Government
Eliminate/reduce costs of developing standards
Decrease costs of good purchased • Commercial off the shelf procurement
Promotes efficiency and economic competition
Relies on the private sector to meet needs• Access to industry experts and technology
• Process is faster and more dynamic
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U.S. Government use of U.S. Government use of Voluntary Consensus StandardsVoluntary Consensus Standards
Regulation that incorporates standard by reference
• An agency may adopt a voluntary standard (without changes) by incorporating the standard in a regulation by listing (or referencing) the standard by title.
• This approach eliminates the cost to the agency of creating a new standard
Regulation based on existing standard
• An agency reviews an existing standard and makes changes to match its goal or need.
• Agency conducts rulemaking process to solicit public opinion and stakeholder input
Public Notification and Comments
• An agency must publish a notice in the Federal Register when making a new rule or incorporating a standard by reference
• When creating a new rule based on an existing standard, an agency may change the proposed rule in response to public comments
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Federal Agencies & ASTM StandardsFederal Agencies & ASTM Standards
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• 6,500 voluntary consensus standards incorporated by reference in federal law
• About 3,000 ASTM standards listed in CFR for regulations and procurement
U.S. Federal Register• Public notification of standards adoptions
• Instructions for public comments
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Congress & ASTM Standards in LawCongress & ASTM Standards in Law
Congress may adopt consensus standards by reference into regulation
If law is approved, the standard then becomes a mandatory requirement
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Top 10 Regulatory SDOs in USTop 10 Regulatory SDOs in US
Standards Developing OrganizationStandards Developing Organization Standards Standards in US CFRin US CFR
1 ASTM International ASTM 2366
2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME 599
3 American National Standards Institute ANSI 576
4 Society of Automotive Engineers SAE 418
5 National Fire Protection Association NFPA 380
6 American Petroleum Institute API 270
7 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA 242
8 State of Illinois IL 206
9 Association of Official Analytical Chemists AOAC 199
10 Insulated Cable Engineers Association ICEA 192
Source: http://standards.gov
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U.S. Government Participation in ASTMU.S. Government Participation in ASTM
U.S. Government is a partner and key stakeholder
• Active U.S. Government participation in 93% of ASTM committees
• Broad range of federal agencies represented on ASTM committees
• 1000 units of U.S. Government participation in ASTM
• Government participants serve in leadership roles on ASTM Board of Directors
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U.S. Government Participation in ASTMU.S. Government Participation in ASTM
U.S. Federal Agency
ASTM Members
Agriculture 59
Commerce (incl. NIST) 194
CPSC 33
Defense 47
Energy 57
EPA 68
FAA 12
HHS (incl. FDA) 90
HUD 7
U.S. Federal Agency
ASTM Members
Interior 49
Justice 11
NASA 47
NRC 10
OSHA 13
Transportation 58
Treasury 45
VA 4
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ASTM Initiatives with U.S. Government
Ensure reference to current standards
• Regular review of the Code of Federal Regulations and
Congressional Record
• Communicate technical committee concerns to policymakers
Understand procurement and regulatory standards needs
• Review of Regulatory Plan and Agenda
• New Work Item Registration questions
• Encourage government liaison with and participation in
committee activities
Facts and ChallengesFacts and Challenges
Standards are not always a top priority
• Constant educational process
Agencies must use lengthy rulemaking process to update or revise references
Roles and attitudes vary across federal agencies
At the U.S. state-level, no NTTAA-like policy exists
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ASTM StrategyASTM Strategy
Understand agency needs, concerns and goals, and how ASTM fits into their agenda.
Communicate
Seek advice from agency reps and other committees
No one size-fits-all approach
• Be flexible to meet the needs of agencies
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2. Corporate Outreach2. Corporate Outreach
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ASTM Organizational ObjectiveASTM Organizational Objective
““Promote a greater corporate awareness Promote a greater corporate awareness regarding the importance of standards regarding the importance of standards and the value of ASTM.and the value of ASTM.””
• ASTM 2006 objectives approved by the Board.
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ASTM Engages Decision-makers ASTM Engages Decision-makers
Raise awareness of standards and ASTM
Identify opportunities for collaboration on policy (regulatory and trade) issues of mutual interest
Seek industry feedback on activities and challenges
• including the removal of global barriers to the acceptance and use of ASTM standards
Ensure ASTM is meeting industry needs
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ChallengesChallenges
Executives lack standards knowledge
• Casual knowledge of international standardization
• View it as technical issue instead of trade barrier
Preconceived notions and misinformation
• Confusion about what makes an ‘international standard’
Often make quick standards decisions
• Easiest or cheapest rather than strategic
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Benefits to Industry Are Clear
Minimize safety hazards
Manage liability while reducing risk
Satisfy regulations and laws
Facilitate global trade
Reap cost savings by procuring readily available equipment at lower costs
Reduce internal company specifications
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ASTM Standards Impact the Global EconomyASTM Standards Impact the Global Economy
Standards facilitate trade and boost GDP
• The U.S. Commerce Department estimates that standards-related issues impacted 80% of world commodity trade.
• In 2000, a German study found the direct economic benefit of standardization was 1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
ASTM standards impact the global economy
• 84 countries from every region of the world reference ASTM standards in laws or codes
• Over 400 ASTM standards references in European legislation since 2001
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Helping Industry Meet Global Challenges
ASTM’s MOUs with 60 developing countries
• MOUs embed ASTM standards directly into the national portfolios and technical regulations
• MOU partners in key emerging markets
ASTM standards open doors and open markets
• Easier to export products made and tested to ASTM standards.
• Technology transfer improves infrastructure for sourcing
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MOU Agreements by RegionMOU Agreements by Region
Asia Europe Latin America &
CaribbeanMiddle East & North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA* BOLIVIA EGYPT BOTSWANA
CHINA BOSNIA CHILE GCC (Gulf States) CONGO
INDONESIA BULGARIA COLOMBIA IRAQ ETHIOPIA
KOREA CROATIA COSTA RICA ISRAEL GHANA
MALAYSIA ROMANIA* DOMINICA JORDAN KENYA
MONGOLIA RUSSIA ECUADOR MOROCCO MAURITIUS
PAKISTAN KAZAKHSTAN EL SALVADOR PALESTINE MOZAMBIQUE
PHILLIPINES GRENADA TURKEY NIGERIA
SINGAPORE GUATEMALA QATAR SOUTH AFRICA
SRI LANKA HONDURAS SAUDI ARABIA UGANDA
TAIWAN JAMAICA ZAMBIA
VIETNAM PANAMA ZIMBABWE
PERU
NICARAGUA
ST. LUCIA
ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
URUGUAY
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ASTM Message to IndustryASTM Message to Industry
ASTM standards meet World Trade Organization (WTO) criteria for “international standards”
• No WTO list of international bodies
• WTO recognizes multiple approaches to international standardization
ASTM supports industry needs to choose the best standard, regardless of the source
ASTM makes it easy to participate in international standards development
• Technology drives efficiency
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WTO Principles for StandardsWTO Principles for Standards
ASTM International principles:
• Transparency
• Openness
• Impartiality and consensus
• Effectiveness and relevance
• Coherence
• Consideration of developing
nations’ views and concerns
WTO principles:
• Transparency
• Openness
• Impartiality and consensus
• Effectiveness and relevance
• Coherence
• Consideration of developing
nations’ views and concerns
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ASTM Corporate OutreachASTM Corporate Outreach
ASTM is connecting to the business and manufacturing community
Staff completed meetings with industry trade associations in 2008
• Washington, Stockholm, Moscow, Mexico City, Chicago, Brussels, Beijing
ASTM Board has commissioned two studies to illustrate standards impact on profitability
• Enables us to target broader audiences.
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III. Questions and DiscussionIII. Questions and Discussion
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Contact InformationContact Information
Anthony QuinnDirector, International Trade and Public Policy
ASTM International
1828 L Street NW, Suite 906
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Email: [email protected]
Tel.: +1 202 223-8484