MINUTES

ASTM Main Committee E36

(Closing)	June 19,1996

			Orlando, Florida

1.  CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at approximately 11:00 AM by the chairman, Peter Unger, with members, R. Gladhill, Ruta Vardys, R. Martell, S. Pringle, D. Rundle, H. Schock, C.E. Snyder, C. VanderArk, R. Vardys, P.Moliski; K.Mowry; M.Clark; M.Diaz; L.Dvornek; H.Elbaum; L.Neumann; and visitors R. Hansen, J. Peraro, S. Hengeli, Steve Mawn

Agenda approved

Minutes for the Opening & Closing Main 12/95 in Norfolk approved with ammendments

2. CHAIR REPORT

Pete Unger reported on the Symposium Committee E36.94.  Harvey Schock reported all is ready.  Commendation to Harvey for his Workshop "plug" at the Chairman's Breakfast.

Executive Committee report included vacancies filled by Ruta Vardys and Lynne Neumann per ballot.

3. STAFF REPORT

Steve Mawn reported the results of the Main Committee Ballot 10 items.  Inactivity List reviewed for members and action taken on inactive members.  L.Bradbury, L.Donohue deleted.  J. Horlick, G.Engelke, R.Keifer, C.Libby given exemptions.  Ruta Vardys to contact exempted members to query them.

Documents residing in E36 are in good,timely condition.

It was requested the schedule for the December conference should be 3 days, not 2 days.

Steve Mawn reported on the ANSI acceptance of ASTM E36 standards.

Moved by C.E.Snyder to move E329 from ASTM Volume 1409 to 402. Seconded by R. Martell. Unanimously approved.

Comments were made on the lack of exposure to the standards community regarding the retitling of the E36 Committee to Conformity Assessment.

Steve Mawn discussed access to the ASTM WWW page.

4.	COMMITTEES REPORTS	

	36.10 Earl Snyder reported on the non-persuasive ballot. Two task groups activities were reported.

	36.20 Dave Rundle reported 3 documents were preparing to go to sub-committee ballot.

	36.30 Bob Martell reported that negative ballots were found non-persuasive regarding the word "entity". Moved to accept by Bob Martell seconded by Earl Snyder, 10 yes, 0 oppose, 3 abstention.  "quality audit" negative by J.Locke found non-persuasive. Move to accept by Bob Martell second by Earl Snyder Vote= Yes 10, No 0, Abstain 2. "quality audit" negative by N.Tyson found non-persuasive.  Moved to accept by Bob Martell, seconded by D.Rundle. Vote 10 Yes, 0 No, 2 Abstain. "quality surveillance" negative by N.Tyson moved editorial typo error. No ballot required.

	36.40  Keith Mowry reported he has just taken over the chair and will be familiarizing himself with the committee's status and operations.  

	36.50 Support Operations - Bob Martell balloted item found non-persuasive.

	36.60 Pete Unger reported for George Engelke. Balloting of several items were discussed including Guide 61 and Guide 58.

	Long Range Planning - Lynne Neumann reported on the incorporation of Harvey Schocks recommendations and was to send them out for ballot.

	Nominating Committee - Pete Unger

	Honors and Awards - Cliff VanderArk is new Chair

	Agenda for the December meeting was discussed.  Monday Am will be for Task Groups and 2 rooms will be necessary.



5.	ADJOURNED at 12 noon.