Proposed Revision to Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20-10 “American Softwood Lumber Standard”, 28485-28486 [2014-11425]

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In addition, written statements are invited and may be submitted to the ISPAB at any time. All written statements should be directed to the ISPAB Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930. Dated: May 12, 2014. Willie E. May, Associate Director for Laboratory Programs. [FR Doc. 2014–11424 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology [Docket No. 140227181–4181–01] Proposed Revision to Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20–10 ‘‘American Softwood Lumber Standard’’ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: This notice advises the public that the National Institute of Standards SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28486 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 95 / Friday, May 16, 2014 / Notices and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments for the proposed revision to Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20–10, ‘‘American Softwood Lumber Standard.’’ This standard, prepared by the American Lumber Standard Committee, serves the procurement and regulatory needs of numerous federal, state, and local government agencies by providing for uniform, industry-wide grade-marking and inspection requirements for softwood lumber. The implementation of the standard also allows for uniform labeling and auditing of treated wood and, through a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, labeling and auditing of wood packaging materials for international trade. As part of a five-year review process, NIST is seeking public comment and invites interested parties to review the revised standard and submit comments. DATES: Written comments regarding the proposed revision, PS 20–10, should be submitted to the Standards Services Division, NIST, no later than June 30, 2014. ADDRESSES: An electronic copy (in PDF) of the current standard, PS 20–10, can be obtained at the following Web site https://gsi.nist.gov/global/index.cfm/L15/l2-44/A-355. Written comments on the standard should be submitted to David F. Alderman, Standards Services Division, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2150, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–2150; fax (301) 975–4715. Electronic comments may be submitted via email 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, email: david.alderman@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Department of Commerce regulations codified in Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 10, Procedures for the Development of Voluntary Product Standards, and administered by NIST, the American Lumber Standard Committee acts as the Standing Committee for PS 20–10, American Softwood Lumber Standard, (Committee) responsible for maintaining, revising, and interpreting the standard. The Committee is comprised of producers, distributors, users, and others with an interest in the standard. Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20– 10 establishes standard sizes and requirements for developing and coordinating the lumber grades of the various species of lumber, the assignment of design values, and the VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:00 May 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 preparation of grading rules applicable to each species. Its provisions include implementation of the standard through an accreditation and certification program; establishment of principal trade classifications and lumber sizes for yard, structural, and factory/shop use; classification, measurement, grading, and grade-marking of lumber; definitions of terms and procedures to provide a basis for the use of uniform methods in the grading inspection, measurement, and description of softwood lumber; commercial names of the principal softwood species; definitions of terms used in describing standard grades of lumber; and commonly used industry abbreviations. The standard also includes the organization and functions of the American Lumber Standard Committee, the Board of Review, and the National Grading Rule Committee. NIST invites public comments on the current standard, PS 20–10, which is available at https://gsi.nist.gov/global/ index.cfm/L1-5/l2-44/A-355. All public comments will be reviewed and considered. Written comments should be submitted in accordance with the DATES and ADDRESSES sections of this notice. The American Lumber Standard Committee and NIST will consider all comments received and may revise the standard, as appropriate. Dated: May 12, 2014. Willie E. May, Associate Director for Laboratory Programs. [FR Doc. 2014–11425 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD262 Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28485-28486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11425]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology

[Docket No. 140227181-4181-01]


Proposed Revision to Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20-10 
``American Softwood Lumber Standard''

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the National Institute of 
Standards

[[Page 28486]]

and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments for the proposed revision to 
Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20-10, ``American Softwood Lumber 
Standard.'' This standard, prepared by the American Lumber Standard 
Committee, serves the procurement and regulatory needs of numerous 
federal, state, and local government agencies by providing for uniform, 
industry-wide grade-marking and inspection requirements for softwood 
lumber.
    The implementation of the standard also allows for uniform labeling 
and auditing of treated wood and, through a Memorandum of Understanding 
with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, labeling and auditing of wood 
packaging materials for international trade. As part of a five-year 
review process, NIST is seeking public comment and invites interested 
parties to review the revised standard and submit comments.

DATES: Written comments regarding the proposed revision, PS 20-10, 
should be submitted to the Standards Services Division, NIST, no later 
than June 30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: An electronic copy (in PDF) of the current standard, PS 20-
10, can be obtained at the following Web site https://gsi.nist.gov/global/index.cfm/L1-5/l2-44/A-355. Written comments on the standard 
should be submitted to David F. Alderman, Standards Services Division, 
NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2150, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2150; fax 
(301) 975-4715. Electronic comments may be submitted via email 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, email: david.alderman@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Department of Commerce regulations 
codified in Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 10, Procedures 
for the Development of Voluntary Product Standards, and administered by 
NIST, the American Lumber Standard Committee acts as the Standing 
Committee for PS 20-10, American Softwood Lumber Standard, (Committee) 
responsible for maintaining, revising, and interpreting the standard. 
The Committee is comprised of producers, distributors, users, and 
others with an interest in the standard.
    Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20-10 establishes standard sizes 
and requirements for developing and coordinating the lumber grades of 
the various species of lumber, the assignment of design values, and the 
preparation of grading rules applicable to each species. Its provisions 
include implementation of the standard through an accreditation and 
certification program; establishment of principal trade classifications 
and lumber sizes for yard, structural, and factory/shop use; 
classification, measurement, grading, and grade-marking of lumber; 
definitions of terms and procedures to provide a basis for the use of 
uniform methods in the grading inspection, measurement, and description 
of softwood lumber; commercial names of the principal softwood species; 
definitions of terms used in describing standard grades of lumber; and 
commonly used industry abbreviations. The standard also includes the 
organization and functions of the American Lumber Standard Committee, 
the Board of Review, and the National Grading Rule Committee.
    NIST invites public comments on the current standard, PS 20-10, 
which is available at https://gsi.nist.gov/global/index.cfm/L1-5/l2-44/A-355. All public comments will be reviewed and considered. Written 
comments should be submitted in accordance with the DATES and ADDRESSES 
sections of this notice. The American Lumber Standard Committee and 
NIST will consider all comments received and may revise the standard, 
as appropriate.

    Dated: May 12, 2014.
Willie E. May,
Associate Director for Laboratory Programs.
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