Proposed Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09, Structural Plywood, 67176 [E9-30135]

Download as PDF 67176 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 242 / Friday, December 18, 2009 / Notices who were unable to participate are invited to submit written statements to the ACEHR, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 8630, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–8630, via fax at (301) 975–5433, or electronically by e-mail to info@nehrp.gov. All participants of the meeting are required to pre-register to be admitted. Anyone wishing to participate must register by close of business Tuesday, December 29, 2009, in order to be admitted. Please submit your name, time of participation, e-mail address, and phone number to Tina Faecke. At the time of registration, participants will be provided with detailed instructions on how to dial in from a remote location in order to participate. Non-U.S. citizens must also submit their country of citizenship, title, employer/sponsor, and address with their registration. Tina Faecke’s e-mail address is tina.faecke@nist.gov, and her phone number is (301) 975–5911. Dated: December 11, 2009. Patrick Gallagher, Director. [FR Doc. E9–30146 Filed 12–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Proposed Voluntary Product Standard PS 1–09, Structural Plywood [Docket No.: 0911301418–91419–01] sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is distributing for public comment a proposed revision of Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 1–07, Structural Plywood. The proposed revised standard, PS 1– 09, Structural Plywood, was prepared by the Standing Committee for PS 1 and establishes requirements, for those who choose to adhere to the standard, for the principal types and grades of structural plywood and provides a basis for common understanding among producers, distributors, and users of the product. Interested parties are invited to review the proposed standard and submit comments to NIST. DATES: Written comments regarding the proposed revision, PS 1–09, should be submitted to the Standards Services Division, NIST, no later than January 19, 2010. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:33 Dec 17, 2009 Jkt 220001 An electronic copy (an Adobe Acrobat File) of the proposed standard, PS 1–09, can be obtained at the following Web site https://ts.nist.gov/ Standards/Conformity/vps.cfm. This site also includes an electronic copy of PS 1–07 (the existing standard) and a summary of significant changes. Written comments on the proposed revision should be submitted to David F. Alderman, Standards Services Division, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2150, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–2150. Electronic comments may be submitted to david.alderman@nist.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David F. Alderman, Standards Services Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, telephone: (301) 975– 4019; fax: 301–975–4715, e-mail: david.alderman@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Voluntary Product Standard PS 1–09 establishes requirements, for those who choose to adhere to the standard, for the principal types and grades of structural plywood. This standard covers the wood species, veneer grading, adhesive bonds, panel construction and workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, marking, moisture content, and packing of plywood intended for construction and industrial uses. The proposed revision of the standard, PS 1–07, Structural Plywood, has been developed and is being processed in accordance with Department of Commerce provisions in Title 15 Code of Federal Regulations Part 10, Procedures for the Development of Voluntary Product Standards, as amended (published June 20, 1986). The Standing Committee for PS 1 is responsible for maintaining, revising, and interpreting the standard and comprises producers, distributors, users, and others with an interest in the standard. After reviewing the standard, the Committee determined that updates were needed to reflect current industry practices. The Committee held meetings to review the standard and make needed changes. Committee members voted on the revision and it was approved unanimously. The Committee submitted a report to NIST with the voting results and the draft revised standard. NIST has determined that the revised standard should be issued for public comment. This revision includes the following changes: 1. Panel thickness: In order to resolve the inconsistency with NIST standards used by ‘‘weights and measures’’ regulators, PS 1 will require labeling with both a ‘‘Performance Category’’ ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 which is a fractional label such as ‘‘15/ 32’’, in addition to a decimal thickness declaration, such as ‘‘THICKNESS 0.438 IN’’. The Performance Category will maintain consistency with the nominal panel thickness specifications required in the U.S. model codes. The decimal thickness declaration will assure that panels are compliant with weights and measures regulations. 2. Addition of non-mandatory appendices that provides guidance on NIST Handbook 130 ‘‘Packaging and Labeling Regulations’’ and on recommended thickness labeling. 3. Addition of non-mandatory appendices on attributes related to Green Building and Formaldehyde. 4. Clarification on sanding requirements. 5. Provisions for one-sided MDO and HDO plywood. 6. Revised definition of the moisture condition of ‘‘dry’’ panels. 7. Clarification on performance requirements. All public comments will be reviewed and considered. The Standing Committee for PS 1 and NIST will revise the standard accordingly. Dated: December 11, 2009. Patrick Gallagher, Director. [FR Doc. E9–30135 Filed 12–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List: Proposed Additions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products and services to be provided by the nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received On or Before: 1/11/2010. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 242 (Friday, December 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 67176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30135]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Proposed Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09, Structural Plywood

[Docket No.: 0911301418-91419-01]

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is 
distributing for public comment a proposed revision of Voluntary 
Product Standard (PS) 1-07, Structural Plywood. The proposed revised 
standard, PS 1-09, Structural Plywood, was prepared by the Standing 
Committee for PS 1 and establishes requirements, for those who choose 
to adhere to the standard, for the principal types and grades of 
structural plywood and provides a basis for common understanding among 
producers, distributors, and users of the product. Interested parties 
are invited to review the proposed standard and submit comments to 
NIST.

DATES: Written comments regarding the proposed revision, PS 1-09, 
should be submitted to the Standards Services Division, NIST, no later 
than January 19, 2010.

ADDRESSES: An electronic copy (an Adobe Acrobat File) of the proposed 
standard, PS 1-09, can be obtained at the following Web site https://ts.nist.gov/Standards/Conformity/vps.cfm. This site also includes an 
electronic copy of PS 1-07 (the existing standard) and a summary of 
significant changes. Written comments on the proposed revision should 
be submitted to David F. Alderman, Standards Services Division, NIST, 
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2150, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2150. Electronic 
comments may be submitted to david.alderman@nist.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David F. Alderman, Standards Services 
Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, telephone: 
(301) 975-4019; fax: 301-975-4715, e-mail: david.alderman@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09 
establishes requirements, for those who choose to adhere to the 
standard, for the principal types and grades of structural plywood. 
This standard covers the wood species, veneer grading, adhesive bonds, 
panel construction and workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, marking, 
moisture content, and packing of plywood intended for construction and 
industrial uses.
    The proposed revision of the standard, PS 1-07, Structural Plywood, 
has been developed and is being processed in accordance with Department 
of Commerce provisions in Title 15 Code of Federal Regulations Part 10, 
Procedures for the Development of Voluntary Product Standards, as 
amended (published June 20, 1986). The Standing Committee for PS 1 is 
responsible for maintaining, revising, and interpreting the standard 
and comprises producers, distributors, users, and others with an 
interest in the standard.
    After reviewing the standard, the Committee determined that updates 
were needed to reflect current industry practices. The Committee held 
meetings to review the standard and make needed changes.
    Committee members voted on the revision and it was approved 
unanimously. The Committee submitted a report to NIST with the voting 
results and the draft revised standard. NIST has determined that the 
revised standard should be issued for public comment.
    This revision includes the following changes:
    1. Panel thickness: In order to resolve the inconsistency with NIST 
standards used by ``weights and measures'' regulators, PS 1 will 
require labeling with both a ``Performance Category'' which is a 
fractional label such as ``15/32'', in addition to a decimal thickness 
declaration, such as ``THICKNESS 0.438 IN''. The Performance Category 
will maintain consistency with the nominal panel thickness 
specifications required in the U.S. model codes. The decimal thickness 
declaration will assure that panels are compliant with weights and 
measures regulations.
    2. Addition of non-mandatory appendices that provides guidance on 
NIST Handbook 130 ``Packaging and Labeling Regulations'' and on 
recommended thickness labeling.
    3. Addition of non-mandatory appendices on attributes related to 
Green Building and Formaldehyde.
    4. Clarification on sanding requirements.
    5. Provisions for one-sided MDO and HDO plywood.
    6. Revised definition of the moisture condition of ``dry'' panels.
    7. Clarification on performance requirements.
    All public comments will be reviewed and considered. The Standing 
Committee for PS 1 and NIST will revise the standard accordingly.

    Dated: December 11, 2009.
Patrick Gallagher,
Director.
[FR Doc. E9-30135 Filed 12-17-09; 8:45 am]
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