ASTM announces system to increase openness in standards development process.(Industry News: American Society for Testing and Materials)(Brief Article)

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The global voluntary standards development organization ASTM International has launched a new internet-based system designed to initiate, develop and track draft standards and revisions before and during their balloting stage.

The "Work Item Registration" system now available at ASTM's Website adds increased openness and transparency to the organization's consensus standards develo...

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