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December 2001 Approved Standards Actions
A Committees B Committees C Committees D Committees
E Committees F Committees G Committees
F01 on Electronics

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 10.05, 2002
F 1570-01, Test Method for Determining the Tactile Ratio of a Membrane Switch

• EDITORIAL CHANGE
Volume 10.04, 2002
F 2113-01, Guide for Analysis and Reporting the Impurity Content and Grade of High Purity Metallic Sputtering Targets for Electronic Thin Film Applications

F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 13.01, 2002
F 2118-01, Test Method for Constant Amplitude of Force Controlled Fatigue Testing of Acrylic Bone Cement Materials

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 13.01, 2002
F 2068-01, Specification for Femoral Prostheses—Metallic Implants

• EDITORIAL CHANGE
Volume 13.01, 2002
F 2102-01e1, Guide for Evaluating the Extent of Oxidation in Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Fabricated Forms Intended for Surgical Implants

F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 15.07, 2001
F 2115-01, Specification for Motorized Treadmills

F09 on Tires

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 9.02, 2002
F 1046-01, Guide for Preparing Artificially Worn Passenger and Light Truck Tires for Testing

• REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 09.02, 2002
F 1016-93 (2001)
F 1806-97 (2001)

F15 on Consumer Products

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 15.07, 2001
F 2090-01a, Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape Egress Release Mechanisms

F16 on Fasteners

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 01.08, 2001
F 467-01a, Specification for Nonferrous Nuts for General Use
F 606M-01, Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets [Metric]

• EDITORIAL CHANGE
Volume 01.08, 2002
F 468-01ae1 (Includes change to title), Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use
F 594-01 (Includes change to title), Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts

F17 on Plastic Piping Systems

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 08.04, 2001
F 2098-01, Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Stainless Steel Clamp for SDR9 Crosslink
F 2136-01, Test Method for Notched, Constant Ligament-Stress Ncls Test to Determine Slow-Crack-Growth Resistance of Hdpe Resins or Hdpe Corrugated Pipe
F 2138-01, Specification for Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 08.04, 2001
D 2104-01, Specification for Polyethylene Pe Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40
D 2239-01, Specification for Polyethylene Pe Plastic Pipe SIDR-PR Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
D 2447-01, Specification for Polyethylene Pe Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter
D 2513-01a, Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D 2661-01, Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene ABS Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 2665-01, Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 2680-01, Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene ABS and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Composite Sewer Piping
D 2737-01, Specification for Polyethylene PE Plastic Tubing
D 2837-01, Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
D 2949-01, Specification for 3.25-in. Outside Diameter PPoly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
D 3035-01, Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (Dr-Pr) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
F 628-01, Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene ABS Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe with a Cellular Core
F 714-01, Specification for Polyethylene PE Plastic Pipe Sdr-Pr Based on Outside Diameter
F 1176-01 (Includes change to title), Practice for Design and Installation of Underground Thermoplastic Irrigation Systems with Maximum Working Pressure of 125 psi
F 1499-01, Specification for Coextruded Composite Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe Dwv
F 1697-01a, Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Profile Strip for Machine Spiral-Wound Liner Pipe Rehabilitation of Existing Sewers and Conduit
F 1741-01, Practice for Installation of Machine Spiral Wound Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Liner Pipe for Rehabilitation of Existing Sewers and Conduits

• EDITORIAL CHANGE
Volume 08.04, 2001
F 1974-01 (Includes change to title), Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/ Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/ Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure

F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers

• REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 10.03, 2002
F 1236-96 (2001)

F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response

• REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 11.04, 2001
F 1084-90 (2001)
F 1522-95 (2001)
F 1524-95 (2001)
F 1525-96 (2001)
F 1600-95a(2001)

• WITHDRAWAL OF STANDARD
Volume 11.04, 2001
F 930-85(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response—Rocky Shores
F 933-85(1994)e1, Guide for Evaluation of Oil Water Separation Systems for Spilled Oil Recovery Applications
F 972-86(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response—Nearshore Subtidal
F 973-86(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response: Tidal Flats
F 990-86(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response—Sandy Beaches
F 999-86(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response—Gravel/ Cobble Beaches
F 1008-86(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response—Salt Marshes
F 1010-86(1993)e1, Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response—Bird Habitats

F23 on Protective Clothing

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 11.03, 2001
F 2130-01, Test Method for Measuring Repellency, Retention, and Penetration of Liquid Pesticide Formulation Through Protective Clothing Materials

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