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E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials

NEW STANDARD
Volume 03.06, 2000
E 2093-00, Guide for Optimizing, Controlling and Reporting Test Method Uncertainties from Multiple Workstations in the Same Laboratory Organization

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 03.06, 2000
E 1329-00, Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis

CHANGE TO DESIGNATION NUMBER
Volume 03.06, 2000
E 1999, Test Method for Analysis of Cast Iron Using Optical Emission Spectrometry

WITHDRAWAL OF STANDARD
Volume 03.06, 2000
E 485, Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Blast Furnace Iron by the Point-to-Plane Technique

JURISIDCTION CHANGE
Volume 03.06, 2000
E 322, Test Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and Cast Irons

E05 on Fire Standards

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 04.07, 2000
E 648-00, Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E 814-00, Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
E 970-00, Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E 1529-00, Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies
E 1546-00, Guide for Development of Fire-Hazard-Assessment Standards
E 1740-00, Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other
E 1966-00, Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems
E 2061-00a, Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of Rail Transportation Vehicles

E06 on Performance of Buildings

NEW STANDARD
Volume 04.07, 2000
E 2103-00, Classification for Bridge Elements and Related Approach Work

E07 on Nondestructive Testing

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 03.03, 2000
E 1742-00, Practice for Radiographic Examination

E12 on Color and Appearance

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 06.01, 2001
E 1709-00, Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Signs Using A Portable Retroreflectometer

REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 06.01, 2001
D 4061-94 (2000)

E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 03.06, 2001
E 1790-00, Practice for Near Infrared Qualitative Analysis

REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 03.06 2000
E 791-96 (2000)

E17 on Vehicle-Pavement Systems

NEW STANDARD
Volume 04.03, 2001
E 2100-00, Practice for Calculating the International Runway Friction Index

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 04.03, 2001
E 1318-00, Specification for Highway Weigh-In-Motion Wim Systems with User Requirements and Test Methods

REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 04.03, 2001
E 501-94 (2000)
E 524-88 (2000)
E 556-95 (2000)
E 670-94 (2000)

E20 Temperature Measurement

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 14.03, 2000
E 207-00, Test Method for Thermal (EMF) Test of Single Thermoelement Materials by Comparison with a Reference Thermoelement of Similar EMF-Temperature Properties
E 344-00, Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry

E21 on Space Simulation and Applications of Space Technology

REINSTATEMENT OF REVISION
Volume 15.03, 2001
F 24-00, Method for Measuring and Counting Particulate Contamination on Surfaces

E36 on Conformity Assessment

REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 04.02, 2001
E 329-00a, Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing And/Or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction

E42 on Surface Analysis

REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 03.06, 2001
E 1635-95 (2000)

E48 on Biotechnology

NEW STANDARD
Volume 11.05, 2000
E 2097-00, Guide for Determining the Impact of Extractables from Non-Metallic Materials on the Safety of Biotechnology Products

E50 on Environmental Assessment

NEW STANDARD
Volume 11.04, 2000
E 2091-00, Guide for Use of Activity and Use Limitations, Including Institutional and Engineering Controls

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