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class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csf078b605deed7965" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">What is an ASTM standard? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csf078b605deed7965" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> A standard is a document that has been developed and established within the consensus principles of ASTM’s procedures and regulations. Standards provide information to manufacturers, laboratories, retailers, and consumers. In ASTM International, the term “standard” serves as a nominative adjective in the title of documents, such as test methods or specifications, to connote specified consensus and approval. The </span><a href="https://store.astm.org/products-services/standards-and-publications/standards/standards-category-list.html" target="_self"><u>various types of standard documents</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> are based on the needs and usages as prescribed by the technical committees of the Society. </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs964cbc7515a9aded" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Who creates the standards? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs964cbc7515a9aded" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> More than 30,000 volunteer members from across 150 countries come together to develop, write, and support standards through their service on one or more of our nearly 150 technical committees. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs214c8b55f5f68420" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">What are the benefits of using standards?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs214c8b55f5f68420" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> The benefits of standards are many and include aligning best practices, enhancing safety, maintaining uniformity, avoiding duplication of efforts, and building trust. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csa84f35327c43bed9" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Why are standards important? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csa84f35327c43bed9" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> Standards make us feel safer, protect our children, enable products to enter into the marketplace faster, provide consumer confidence, protect the environment and much more. Standards make their mark on almost every product, process, and service, including housing (building codes), food (organic food, sanitary requirements, and can sizes), clothing (sizing and labeling), household appliances (safety, energy consumption, and reliability), customer services (protection of personal information), consumer products (toys, furniture, sports equipment), and much more. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs11cdba19715b97ab" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How long does it take to develop an ASTM standard? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs11cdba19715b97ab" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> This depends on several factors including the length of the document, complexity of the technology, research and testing needs, and marketplace urgency. The average is about 16 months, but new standards have been approved in as little as 9 months. With advanced technology, we try to get new high-quality, relevant standards into the marketplace as quickly as possible. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csb6acbcbdf95898a4" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">What is the process for developing an ASTM standard? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csb6acbcbdf95898a4" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> ASTM International standards are developed within one of our nearly 150 technical committees. The work typically begins with an informal task group preparing a draft which can then be forwarded into the balloting process. For a standard to be published as an ASTM International standard, the document must successfully move through and pass ASTM’s rigorous consensus requirements. Balloting begins within a subcommittee before moving to the main committee/society/public review where all members have an opportunity to vote. If the consensus requirements at all levels are met, it then moves on to the Committee on Standards (COS) to ensure proper procedures were followed and due process is achieved. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs51c140891c5f2b50" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Who governs ASTM International’s standards development procedures? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs51c140891c5f2b50" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> ASTM’s governing body is our board of directors, which is elected by the entire membership. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The board and its standing committees have established procedures to ensure that standards are developed on a consensus basis, that all dissenting parties receive due process, and that all our standards follow style and format requirements. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="styles_mb84__PXYsa"><div class="accordionStyles_accordionComponentContainer__H_0sS"><h4 class="accordionStyles_heading__6JolF" data-testid="accordionTitle">Copyright and Permissions </h4><div data-testid="accordionContainer" class="grid accordionStyles_accordionContainer__m_CtA accordion"><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs4628e3827d6c696b" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Can a company indicate that their product conforms to an ASTM standard?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs4628e3827d6c696b" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> An organization may do their own testing/verification and represent that their product meets an ASTM standard by referencing the specific designation (e.g.,“Complies with or meets ASTM AXXX-YY [and, where possible, the title of the relevant standard]”). </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csa134f4c71e1f9786" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Where can I obtain information about copying or distributing copies of ASTM standards?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csa134f4c71e1f9786" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> ASTM International provides the ability for customers who have already purchased an individual ASTM product or subscription service to get authorized permission to share content or make reproductions of its copyrighted materials in two offerings: PAY PER USE and ANNUAL LICENSE. </span><a href="/copyright-and-permissions" target="_self"><u>Learn more</u></a><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="styles_mb84__PXYsa"><div class="accordionStyles_accordionComponentContainer__H_0sS"><h4 class="accordionStyles_heading__6JolF" data-testid="accordionTitle">Training and Certification </h4><div data-testid="accordionContainer" class="grid accordionStyles_accordionContainer__m_CtA accordion"><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs379771ad6cf7571d" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Does ASTM offer Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs379771ad6cf7571d" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> ASTM's Training and eLearning Department is proud to offer continuing education units (CEUs), professional development hours (PDHs), and CPD hours for our expansive catalog of training courses. </span><a href="/standards-and-solutions/training-courses" target="_self"><u>Learn more.</u></a><span style="color:rgb(5, 99, 193)"> </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs74d50e75a2d1f6df" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Does ASTM certify products? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs74d50e75a2d1f6df" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> ASTM does not certify products. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">We offer voluntary certification programs for materials, products, systems, services based on globally-recognized standards, including ASTM, ANSI, CSA, NFPA, NIJ, and NOCSAE.</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> These certification programs are offered through the Safety Equipment Institute, an ASTM International affiliate. </span><a href="https://www.seinet.org/" target="_blank"><u>Learn more.</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs511849625035d997" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Does ASTM certify personnel?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs511849625035d997" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> Our Training and eLearning Division offers several personnel certification programs designed to assess the knowledge and ability to perform, record, and report the results of ASTM standards. </span><a href="/standards-and-solutions/certification" target="_self"><u>Learn more.</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="styles_mb84__PXYsa"><div class="accordionStyles_accordionComponentContainer__H_0sS"><h4 class="accordionStyles_heading__6JolF" data-testid="accordionTitle">Regulations and Government</h4><div data-testid="accordionContainer" class="grid accordionStyles_accordionContainer__m_CtA accordion"><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csc767d14d15bcaf4b" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed"> How are standards used in laws and regulations? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csc767d14d15bcaf4b" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> When compliance with a standard is not mandated by law, market participants observe standards simply because it is in their interest to do so. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The content of voluntary standards may be incorporated by reference directly into government statutes and regulations and then must be followed as a matter of law. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs0c942a34ff83f482" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How do federal government agencies use standards?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs0c942a34ff83f482" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>> </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA) requires federal government agencies to use standards developed by voluntary consensus standards organization such as ASTM. Using voluntary consensus standards means the government can avoid the costs of developing its own standards.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs253e2b242a9ccdac" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Do federal government regulators participate in standards development? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs253e2b242a9ccdac" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> Yes, federal government agencies are encouraged to participate in standards development organizations per the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA). Additionally, OMB Circular A-119 reinforces the goals of the NTTAA and clarifies that agency representatives can participate, vote, and even lead activities. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs868ff8c1311b7b36" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Do state regulators participate in standards development? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs868ff8c1311b7b36" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> While on the state level there is no uniform policy like the NTTAA, state government employees regularly participate in ASTM committees. Currently, more than 300 state government employees from departments such as transportation, agriculture, and healthcare are members of ASTM committees. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="styles_mb84__PXYsa"><div class="accordionStyles_accordionComponentContainer__H_0sS"><h4 class="accordionStyles_heading__6JolF" data-testid="accordionTitle">Membership </h4><div data-testid="accordionContainer" class="grid accordionStyles_accordionContainer__m_CtA accordion"><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs831cba4be963cc36" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Who can join ASTM International?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs831cba4be963cc36" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> Anyone who has interest in the field covered by a committee's scope is eligible to become a committee member. </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"> </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs8755a09ab1218000" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How do I become an ASTM International member?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs8755a09ab1218000" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> View the types of ASTM membership </span><a href="/membership-participation/memberships" target="_self"><u>and join online</u></a><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">. Your annual membership fee comes with one complimentary volume of the </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"><em>Annual Book of Standards</em></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"> in print or online. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csb1a5d121eeb3f8e1" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">What are the costs of ASTM membership?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csb1a5d121eeb3f8e1" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> </span>The membership fee for participating and informational members is $115 and the organizational membership fee is $400.<span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"> </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs5b50c3dc62c5e478" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How long is my ASTM International membership active?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs5b50c3dc62c5e478" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> ASTM memberships are based on a calendar year. The membership year is January 1 to</span> <span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">December 31. Fees are paid in advance and not prorated. Membership will become effective upon</span> <span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">payment of fees. Applications received after October 1 will be effective upon payment and valid</span> <span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">through December 31 of the following year.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs759790604e59e568" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Are membership fees taxable?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs759790604e59e568" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">The taxability of membership fees is subject to the applicable sales tax rules and regulations of your jurisdiction. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csc155feb39d299411" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Can I join more than one ASTM technical committee?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csc155feb39d299411" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p>Payment of the annual membership fee provides access to multiple committees at no additional cost. However, a separate application must be completed for each main committee since classification is based on the member affiliation and the committee scope.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs9257268aa6b3eabd" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Once I've joined, what is the next step in participating on an ASTM technical committee?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs9257268aa6b3eabd" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p>The fastest way to join and receive your membership information is to join online. After your membership is processed, you will receive your member number along with instructions to access your MyASTM page via email. If you participate on an ASTM technical committee, the MyASTM page is where you can access committee ballots, meeting minutes, meeting information,</p><p>agendas, contact information of committee members, and more.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs7870ff73075ab017" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Does ASTM offer training for new members? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs7870ff73075ab017" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> Yes, </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">ASTM offers several options for new members to learn the ASTM process and expectations.</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> Visit the </span><a href="/membership-participation/member-tools/member-training" target="_self"><u>Virtual Classroom for Members</u></a><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs1aed96534559e6ac" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed"> Does ASTM offer any member discounts?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs1aed96534559e6ac" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> ASTM Members receive a 10% discount on all publications, subject to verification of membership number. If you're an ASTM Member, remember to log in when you come to the ASTM website so that the 10% discount is applied to your order. If members do not login, downloaded products will be charged at list price. Discounts do not apply to all products and cannot be combined. When discounts overlap, the higher discount will be applied. For example, a member who orders 10 copies of a publication will receive the 25% discount. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cse7a3fbc78a174cd7" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">What are the responsibilities of a participating member?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cse7a3fbc78a174cd7" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p>Open participation and the consensus process are core values and the principle strengths of standards development in ASTM International. To be successful, the consensus process depends on the ability of members to work together with an attitude of collaboration and collegiality. Each member is expected to participate and contribute in good faith to the standardization activities undertaken by the committee(s) to which they belong. There is no obligation to attend face-to-face meetings. You may participate by reviewing and voting on ballots online.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csd83403c5996db06e" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">What is the difference between a non-voting member and a voting member?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csd83403c5996db06e" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> A voting interest is defined as "an organization, a subsidiary of an organization or an unassociated individual member having a distinctly separate interest from any other interests with regard to the scope of a committee or subcommittee," while a voting member "has the official vote on ballots and motions concerned with ASTM standards." </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"><br/></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">While each voting interest is allowed one voting member, the Regulations also define non-official voting member as one "whose votes and comments on all ballots or motions shall be fully considered, but whose votes are not included in the calculation of the numerical voting requirements for standards." </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"><br/></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">Each ASTM member, whether an official voting member or not, can vote on all Society Review items as well as on each ballot of a main committee and subcommittee to which the member belongs. Negatives and comments submitted from all ballot returns, from official and non-official voting members alike, must be considered. </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csd83403c5996db095m" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Where can I find additional member training documents and guidance? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csd83403c5996db095m" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><a href="/membership-participation/member-tools/member-training" target="_self"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span>> Visit the ASTM Virtual Classroom for Members.</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="styles_mb84__PXYsa"><div class="accordionStyles_accordionComponentContainer__H_0sS"><h4 class="accordionStyles_heading__6JolF" data-testid="accordionTitle">Meetings </h4><div data-testid="accordionContainer" class="grid accordionStyles_accordionContainer__m_CtA accordion"><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs2ec21d2c14f98fa3" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Who conducts ASTM International committee meetings? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs2ec21d2c14f98fa3" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong> </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Volunteer members, with guidance from ASTM staff, are elected or appointed to serve in various leadership positions and conduct the meetings in accordance with the ASTM Regulations Governing Technical Committee Operations</span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">. </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"><br/></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs9a2d161880cf213a" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Who can attend ASTM committee meetings? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs9a2d161880cf213a" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong> </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Any person who has an interest in the subject matter can attend an ASTM meeting. There is no requirement that you be a member of ASTM to attend, but registration is required. </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"> </span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs165c4f3d628d89b1" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">Is there a meeting registration fee? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs165c4f3d628d89b1" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> No. ASTM International's free meeting registration ensures fees are not a barrier to participation. Some committees collect a nominal voluntary activity fee to support </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">committee activities like symposia. </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs0829d0c09ad64a97" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How can I register for a meeting?</button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs0829d0c09ad64a97" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">> You can register for upcoming meetings in several ways: </span></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://member.astm.org/meeting/" target="_blank"><u>Check the full list of upcoming events</u></a><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"> and register through our website or in your member portal My ASTM </span></p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs534f2efd727679db" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How can I download an agenda for the upcoming meeting? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs534f2efd727679db" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"><strong>> </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)">If an agenda is available for an upcoming meeting, you can access it by logging in to your My ASTM account. 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Attendees can bring any matter of importance before the group during the New Business portion. </span><span style="color:rgb(35, 47, 58)"><br/></span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-csa0f8434f41ab5fe4" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">When do committees regularly meet and where can I learn more about the next meeting? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-csa0f8434f41ab5fe4" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>> </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Most ASTM International technical committees meet in-person bi-annually and hold virtual meetings throughout the year. </span><a href="https://member.astm.org/meeting/" target="_blank"><u>Visit the ASTM meetings page</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> to search for a committee or contact your staff manager. </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="styles_mb84__PXYsa"><div class="accordionStyles_accordionComponentContainer__H_0sS"><h4 class="accordionStyles_heading__6JolF" data-testid="accordionTitle">Symposia </h4><div data-testid="accordionContainer" class="grid accordionStyles_accordionContainer__m_CtA accordion"><div class="g-col-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionColumnContainer__9boTU"><div class="accordionColumnStyles_accordionItem__Kf7Gy accordion-item"><h3 data-testid="accordionHeading-cs3636277bed0ead67" class="card-shadow accordionColumnStyles_accordionHeader__jGZTz accordion-header"><button type="button" class="accordion-button collapsed">How do I propose an ASTM symposia, workshop, conference or symposia? </button></h3><div data-testid="accordionDescription-cs3636277bed0ead67" class="fs-6 accordionColumnStyles_accordionBody__Vx4RR accordion-collapse collapse"><div class="accordion-body"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">> The event chair or subcommittee representative </span><a href="https://member.astm.org/meeting/symposia-proposal" target="_blank"><u>must complete an official proposal</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> and submit it to the committee representative, ASTM Staff Manager, and the Symposia Manager. 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