_STANDARDS ACTION PROPOSAL FORM

REQUEST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW STANDARD

(Completion of this form is required for the initiation of a new standards development activity. Some of the information may not be necessary or appropriate as determined by your subcommittee

SUBCOMMITTEE DESIGNATION(e.g. A01.22): ____________ Date: ____________

Task Group Chairman: Phone: _____________________ Email: __________________________

Address (only if non-ASTM member)_________________________________________________________________

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Proposed Draft Document Title: _____________________________________________________________________

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Proposed Scope: _________________________________________________________________________________

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Important keywords that are not included above: ________________________________________________

Projected target date for first subcommittee ballot: ______________

Explain why the standard is needed and how it will be used and who the users are (i.e. adopted by government agency, quality control)

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Have you completed a search for existing standards of trade, professional, standards development organizations, and other ASTM Committees to identify other standards that could be used or referenced and to prevent duplication of effort? Approved ASTM standards may be searched at the ASTM Store: http://www.astm.org Your Staff Manager can assist you with searches of draft standards under development. List any existing standards and why it is necessary to develop an ASTM standard:

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List other ASTM Committees or key outside organizations that you feel should be informed of this activity:

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Should a PR release be developed for this activity: ___Yes ___No

Are you interested in utilizing the Interactive Standards Development Forums? ___Yes ___No

List Proposed Task Group Members along with their affiliations:

Name	Affiliation	Name	Affiliation
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APPROVED AT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING ON: ___________________(date)

NOTE: If approved by the chairman between meetings, the task group must be approved by the subcommittee at their next meeting.

Signature of Subcommittee Chairman: _______________________________________

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Signature of Task Group Chairman:_________________________________________

Forward completed form to your Committee Staff Manager