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Building Safety
New York City, State of Maine Adopt Int'l Fire Code Jun 24, 2008
New York City joined the list of cities and jurisdictions across the country using the International Fire Code to improve safety for residents, visitors and emergency personnel, the International Code Council (ICC) announced.
ICC Annual Conference Features Code Development, Disaster Response, Green Building Jun 18, 2008
Residential fire sprinklers and improved energy efficiency are a few of the code change proposals expected to draw debate during the International Code Council (ICC) final action hearings at the ICC 2008 annual conference.
NIST Releases Draft Earthquake Hazards Plan May 23, 2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the lead agency for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), released a draft strategic plan that will guide the activities of the four NEHRP agencies - the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NIST.
Frost: Euro Fire Suppression Systems Market Shows Resilient Growth May 23, 2008
The European fire suppression systems market continues to expand, with sound underlying drivers ensuring its healthy growth well into the long term.
ASSE Issues Construction Safety Standard - ASSE A10.19 Apr 3, 2008
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) approved American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ASSE A10.19-2008 - Safety Requirements for Pile Installation and Extraction Operations.
NIST Evaluates Firefighting Tactics in High-Rise Test Mar 28, 2008
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) fire protection engineers turned an abandoned New York City brick high-rise into a seven-story fire laboratory to better understand the fast-moving spread of wind-driven flames, smoke and toxic gases through corridors and stairways of burning buildings.
BOMA-Supported Legislation Extends Terrorism Insurance Program for 7 More Years Dec 29, 2007
Congress passed legislation H.R. 2761 to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), supported by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, for seven more years.
ICC: Proposed Legislation Supports Building Safety Dec 24, 2007
The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007, legislation aimed at providing federal grants to building departments to enhance public safety, was introduced on Capitol Hill.
ASHRAE Session to Examine Designs for Security with Sustainability Dec 24, 2007
Guidance on building security and emergency planning and response while practicing good sustainability measures will be presented in a free public session scheduled for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) 2008 winter meeting.
CBRNE Incidents & Radiation Detection
EU Regulators Commit to Stronger Nuclear Safety Measures Jun 11, 2008
Nuclear safety regulators from all 27 member states of the European Union (EU) recently reached agreement on steps to further strengthen nuclear safety, radioactive waste management and nuclear facility decommissioning arrangements in the EU.
EC Cites Role of Standardization in Security Efforts Sep 16, 2006
The European Commission (EC) recently adopted a green paper on detection technologies for law enforcement, customs and other security authorities to further enhance the interaction between public and private sectors and help member states acquire the best tools available at the lowest possible cost.
ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Committee Focuses on Operational Equipment Sep 30, 2005
The ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications created a new subcommittee (E54.08 on Operational Equipment) to develop standards based on operational equipment used in response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents, as well as related search and rescue missions.
Chemical Plants
European Chemicals Agency is Launched Jun 4, 2008
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) was officially opened on June 3 by representatives of the European Commission (EC) and European Parliament.
FAQ on European Chemicals Agency Jun 4, 2008
This document answers frequently asked questions about the new European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), which was inaugurated on June 3.
European Chemicals Agency Gives Guidelines on Implementing REACH Jun 4, 2008
Mandatory registration of non-phase-in chemical substances with the new European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) began on June 1.
SAP, TechniData Release Tool for Obtaining EU Chemical Regulation Compliance May 27, 2008
SAP AG and TechniData AG announced the availability of SAP REACH compliance, a software application for addressing tasks required by the European Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) legislation.
European Chemicals Bureau Phases Out of Service May 2, 2008
The European Chemicals Bureau (ECB) recently celebrated 15 years of service, at the same time preparing to hand over operations to the newly created European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on June 1, 2008.
Chemicals in EU Must Be Preregistered by End of 2008 Apr 26, 2008
The European Commission (EC) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued an alert reminding companies of their obligation to preregister their chemicals with ECHA between June 1 and Dec. 1, 2008.
FAQ on Preregistration of Chemicals Under REACH Apr 26, 2008
This document answers frequently asked questions about the European Union's new chemicals legislation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), which became effective on June 1, 2007.
NRCan: New Regulations Tighten Controls on Restricted Chemicals Mar 27, 2008
Canada is taking action to better control the sale of chemicals that can be used to make explosives, according to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
ASME Offers Training in RAMCAP Risk Analysis Methodology Feb 1, 2008
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in collaboration with Alion Science and Technology, will hold five training courses in 2008 on the ASME Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP) program.
EC Warns 12 Member States About Emergency Plans for Chemical Plants Nov 6, 2007
The European Commission (EC) sent a final written warning to 12 member states of the European Union (EU) for failing to set up emergency plans for areas surrounding industrial installations where hazardous substances are handled.
Cybersecurity & IT Security
TIA Publishes Mobile Security Standard - TIA 1091 Jun 19, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published TIA 1091 - IMS Security Framework, which defines the features and mechanisms necessary to ensure access to third generation (3G) broadband technologies for delivering Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia applications.
ISO 22307:2008 Targets Safeguarding Privacy of Financial Data in Computer Systems Jun 18, 2008
A new standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) seeks to safeguard the privacy of people's financial data when it is processed by automated, networked information systems.
Frost: Enterprises Align Business, Security Strategies Jun 9, 2008
Enterprises in Asia have gone beyond appreciating the role of security in integrating technologywith their businesses.
Frost: Strong Growth for Biometrics in Financial Institutions Expected Globally Jun 9, 2008
The use of biometrics in financial institutions grows as banks worldwide strive to offer a combination of enhanced security and convenience to their customers, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Frost: Biometrics Ushering in Next Age of Asia-Pacific Security Jun 5, 2008
National ID and e-Passport programs are contributing to the growth and development of the biometrics market in Asia-Pacific.
Privacy Chief Adopts Opinion on Review of E-privacy Directive Jun 2, 2008
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted an opinion on a recent proposal by the European Commission (EC) that amended the directive on privacy and electronic communications (the so-called e-privacy directive).
EC Launches Electronic Identity Project Across Europe May 30, 2008
On May 30, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a pilot project to ensure cross-border recognition of national electronic identity (eID) systems and enable easy access to public services in 13 member states of the European Union (EU).
NIST Releases Risk Management Publication Draft - NIST SP 800-39 May 22, 2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the second public draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-39, Managing Risk from Information Systems: An Organizational Perspective.
IEEE Selects Atsec to Certify Protection Profiles for Information Security Standard - IEEE 2600 May 22, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) selected Atsec Information Security Corp. to test and certify the protection profiles being developed to work with IEEE 2600 - Standard for Information Technology: Hardcopy System and Device Security.
European Data Protection Supervisor Reports on Compliance May 15, 2008
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recently released two reports assessing compliance with data protection and privacy requirements.
IEEE to Update 6 Computer Storage, Security Standards Mar 27, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began working on projects to update six standards dealing with computer data storage security including a suite of standards dealing with media management systems.
TIA Publishes Public Safety Console Standard - TIA 102.BAGA Mar 25, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published TIA 102.BAGA - Project 25 Console Subsystem Interface Overview.
ISO/IEC Release Standard for IT Disaster Recovery - ISO/IEC 24762 Mar 13, 2008
From fires to earthquakes to pandemics, businesses and other organizations may become the victims of disaster at any time, and they need to safeguard the interests of their stakeholders, as well as their reputation, brand and value-creating activities.
ABI: China's RFID Potential Grows Beyond National ID Program Mar 12, 2008
China boasts not just the world's largest radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled government ID card initiative, but also a wide range of other RFID application projects in transportation ticketing, animal tagging, anti-counterfeiting, real-time location systems (RTLS), asset tracking, e-ticketing and contactless payments.
FAQ on Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) Mar 6, 2008
The European Commission (EC) recently launched a public consultation on privacy, data protection and information security issues involved in applications supported by radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology. The consultation will run until April 25.
ASC X12, GS1 Develop Cross-Industry Implementation Guideline Related to EDIINT Feb 25, 2008
The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 collaborated with GS1 to develop a cross-industry implementation guideline relating to electronic data interchange over the Internet (EDIINT).
NIST's New Site Lists Validated Software Security Tools for Federal IT Feb 19, 2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) introduced a technical framework called the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), which provides technical specifications for identifying, enumerating, assigning and sharing security-related data.
Frost: Telcos, System Integrators, Specialist Providers Boost Euro CPE Managed Security Services Market Feb 14, 2008
The customer premise equipment (CPE) managed security services (MSS) market is in its growth stage and holds enormous potential over the next few years, according to Frost & Sullivan.
IDSP Develops Resource to Help Businesses Fight against Identity Theft Feb 8, 2008
the Theft Prevention Identity Management Standards Panel (IDSP) released a report help provide businesses, government agencies other organizations with tools needed to protect themselves their customers against the theft misuse of personal and financial information. < p>
Deloitte: Tech Companies Treading Water with Security, Privacy Issues Feb 1, 2008
Technology, media and telecommunications businesses must increase their efforts and investments to stay on top of growing security and privacy threats, according to recent analysis from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
BSI Issues 1,000th Information Security Certificate in Japan Jan 17, 2008
BSI Management Systems Japan issued its 1,000th information security management system (ISMS) certificate in December 2007.
AIM Global Publishes RFID Data Access Security Guideline Dec 16, 2007
The Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility (AIM) Global RFID Experts Group (REG) constructed a document for AIM Global and chapter members who are system designers and other industry technologists as they assess radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and the potential vulnerabilities to the data communications.
NIST Deadline on Cybersecurity Framework Document Dec. 14 Dec 11, 2007
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a call for public comment on Special Publication 800-39 - Managing Risk from Information Systems: An Organizational Perspective.
BSI British Standards Addresses Data Protection after HMRC ID Security Breach Dec 5, 2007
BSI British Standards is providing guidance on information security and data protection in response to an identification security breach that occurred in November at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
SIA Releases IP Event Reporting Standard - ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 Dec 4, 2007
The Security Industry Association (SIA) released American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/SIA DC-09-2007 - SIA Digital Communication Standard - Internet Protocol Event Reporting.
ABI: Active RFID Leads Technology in Cargo Container Security...For Now Nov 16, 207
Although the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee concerned with cargo container security finally released a standard based on active radio frequency identification (RFID), many end-users would prefer to employ passive RFID solutions, or, according to ABI Research, none at all.
NIST Guide Provides Blueprint to Safer Web 2.0 Oct 30, 2007
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NIST Special Publication 800-95, Guide to Secure Web Services, which provides details on how to make "Web 2.0" more secure, while maintaining its flexible and convenient features.
Internet Security Alliance, ANSI Offer Improved Information Security Jun 6, 2007
The Internet Security Alliance (ISA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released Information Security Package 27001, which offers businesses and organizations a standards-based tool for managing information security.
WS-I Publishes Basic Security Profile - WS-I BSP 1.0 Apr 9, 2007
The Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I) published the WS-I Basic Security Profile (BSP) 1.0 as final material for public access.
Frost: Security Threats, Government Impetus Drive Corporate Security Market Jan 10, 2007
Mounting security threats across the world and the positive spillover effects of smart card use in government identification and other applications continue to drive growth of the global corporate security (physical and logical) smart card market.
IEEE Approves WAVE Communication Standard Nov 1, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved the second of four standards for a new breed of wireless communications that will let motor vehicles interact with roadside systems to access safety information and travel-related services, even at high speed.
Four Universities to Collaborate on New Homeland Security Research Aug 3, 2006
Four universities were selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research on advanced methods for information analysis and to develop computational technologies that contribute to securing the homeland.
ABI: U.S. DHS Should Act to Allay Public's e-Passport Security Concerns Jul 31, 2006
Fueled by inaccurate speculation, a tide of popular concern is rising about the security of new "e-passports" the U.S. government will begin issuing to citizens next month.
SkyeTek Introduces Security for RFID Privacy Protection Jul 17, 2006
SkyeTek Inc. unveiled security technology for protecting the integrity and privacy of broad radio frequency identification (RFID) implementations in high frequency (HF) and ultra high frequency (UHF).
Federal IT Security Executives Express Concern with HSPD-12 Compliance Jun 30, 2006
Nearly half of federal information technology (IT) security executives do not have an integrated plan to help their agency meet the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) imposed Oct. 27, 2006 deadline for compliance with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), according to an independent survey released by Input.
NSA Recognizes Cisco for Federal Security Certification, Training Standards Jun 16, 2006
Cisco Systems received an award and formal certification from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) recognizing that the Cisco Certified Security Personnel (CCSP) certification meets the 4013A training standard for system administrators in federal departments and agencies.
DHS Task Force to Create Interoperable Communications Standards May 30, 2006
On the heels of a report highlighting the need for accelerated adoption of interoperability standards for emergency communications devices across various agencies and jurisdictions, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intention to assemble a task force to develop such standards.
ISA's Cyber Security Standards Committee Issues First Ballots May 24, 2006
ISA's Manufacturing and Control Systems Security standards committee released the first and second parts of the ISA-99 series of standards for committee review and voting.
SAFECOM to Launch National Interoperability Baseline Survey May 23, 2006
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its SAFECOM program will conduct a national interoperability baseline survey.
General Dynamics, Trusted Computing Group to Develop Security for Military, Government Computers May 12, 2006
General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) to develop secure computing technology for personal computers operating on military and government networks.
NSTC Unveils Federal Plan to Strengthen Nation's IT Security May 1, 2006
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released the Federal Plan for Cyber Security and Information Assurance Research and Development.
TSA Registered Traveler Program to Launch at More Airports Apr 28, 2006
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it will roll out the Registered Traveler (RT) program at 10 to 20 airports in the second half of 2006.
FISMA Meeting to Help Agencies with Security Assessments April 13, 2006
As part of a three-phase project, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host a workshop at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. on April 26 to help federal agencies comply with FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) through the development of uniform requirements for security assessment service providers.
Department of Defense Directive 5205.2: Operations Security Program Apr 7, 2006
Reissues previous version dated Nov. 29, 1999 to update policy and responsibilities governing the Operations Security (OPSEC) Program effective March 6, 2006.
FCC to Establish Public Safety, Homeland Security Bureau Mar 29, 2006
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to establish a Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
New Security Standard Key to Protecting Information Systems Mar 28, 2006
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new standard to help federal agencies improve their information technology security and comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 200, Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems, is the second of two mandatory security standards required by the FISMA legislation.
ISO/PAS 28000 Outlines Security Mgmt. for Global Supply Chains Nov 28, 2005
In an effort to ensure the smooth and safe flow of international trade through the global supply chain, the International Organization for Standard (ISO) published ISO/PAS 28000:2005 for security management systems.
NIST Seeks Comments on Draft Federal IT Security Standard Aug 8, 2005
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released for public comment the draft of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 200 - Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems.
Int'l Biometric Group Delivers Iris Recognition Report to Homeland Security Dept Jul 5, 2005
The International Biometric Group delivered the Independent Testing of Iris Recognition Technology (ITIRT) Final Report to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The report contained results from an evaluation of iris recognition accuracy, interoperability and usability.
ISO: ISO/IEC 17799 Improves Information Security Management Jun 20, 2005
A new version of the information security management standard used by the e-commerce community was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
ISO: ISO/IEC 17799 Improves Information Security Management Jun 20, 2005
A new version of the information security management standard used by the e-commerce community was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) v2.0 Approved as OASIS Standard Mar 21, 2005
The Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) approved Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) version 2.0 as a standard, making vendor-independent, Web single sign-on and secure e-business transactions possible, according to the group.
NIST, NSA Develop XML-Based Format For IT Security Jan 26, 2005
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Security Agency have developed a common specification language - Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format or XCCDF - for writing security checklists and related documents.
New GEIA Standard to Address Border Transportation Security Data Exchange Dec 6, 2004
The Government Electronics & Information Technology Association created a new working group to develop an ANSI/GEIA Consensus Standard for Border and Transportation Security Data Exchange.
Emergency Preparedness
Frost: Positive Installed Base Drives Revenue for N. American UPS Services Jun 26, 2008
Increasing complexity of data centers and networks contributes to a growing trend toward outsourcing of North American uninterruptible power supply (UPS) services.
ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Comparison of Robots for Urban Search, Rescue - ASTM E 2592 Jun 4, 2008
ASTM International issued ASTM E 2592 - Practice for Evaluating Cache Packaged Weight and Volume of Robots for Urban Search and Rescue (US&R).
ATIS Initiative to Coordinate Standards Development for Emergency Notification Systems Apr 3, 2008
The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) is working on an initiative to coordinate the development of standards and guidelines for Emergency Notification Systems (ENS).
DHS Launches Multiband Radio Project Mar 17, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate issued a contract award of $6.275 million to Thales Communications Inc. to demonstrate a portable radio prototype that will allow emergency responders to communicate with partner agencies regardless of radio band.
ASIS Int'l Solicits Comments for Threat Advisory System Response Guideline Dec 16, 2007
The ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines is soliciting comments on suggested revisions to the Threat Advisory System Response (TASR) Guideline.
NIST: Elevators May Have High-Rise Fire Evacuation Role Dec 13, 2007
Experts are reconsidering tall building evacuation strategies and earlier this year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommended code changes to increase elevator use in high-rise emergencies in the report of its three-year investigation of the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) collapses.
ISO Publishes Benchmark for Incident Preparedness, Operational Continuity Management - ISO PAS 22399 Dec 5, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a document that will address incident preparedness and continuity management for organizations in the public and private sectors.
OASIS Works with Emergency Response Community to Advance Structured Information Standards Oct 29, 2007
The international emergency response community is working with the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) to consolidate efforts to advance a common set of standards for exchanging information on incident preparedness and response to emergency situations.
CDMA Development Group Delivers Wireless Broadband Solution for Public Safety Organizations Oct 26, 2007
Infrastructure providers such as Airvana, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei and Nortel are offering CDMA2000 1x evolution-data optimized (EV-DO) Rev. A broadband equipment to support federal, state and local government public safety and first responder organizations.
SCTE Issues Revised Emergency Alert Standard - SCTE 18 Aug 30, 2007
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Engineering Committee approved a revised version of the industry standard SCTE 18, Emergency Alert Messaging.
Frost: Increasing Need for Security Drives Growth of N. American Video Surveillance Software Market Aug 21, 2007
Terrorism and highly publicized domestic attacks have contributed to the increased awareness of security as a priority market, and the need for new, North American video surveillance applications in transit, educational institutions, city centers and border crossings.
ISO Releases Security Glazing Standards to Protect People, Property from Explosions - ISO 16933, ISO 16934 Aug 13, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released two security glazing standards intended to protect people and property from accidental explosions and terrorist attacks.
European Organisation for Security Launches Apr 10, 2007A group of European participants in the security sector announced plans to launch the European Organisation for Security (EOS).
Homeland Security
DHS Launches Multiband Radio Project Mar 17, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate issued a contract award of $6.275 million to Thales Communications Inc. to demonstrate a portable radio prototype that will allow emergency responders to communicate with partner agencies regardless of radio band.
U.S. Biometrics Standards Registry Issued for Public Comment Feb 26, 2008
The U.S. National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) issued the Registry of USG Recommended Biometric Standards Version 1.0, Draft for Public Comment, National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management, a draft document that lists recommended standards to enable government agencies to easily share biometric data.
DHS Releases National Response Framework Feb 13, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the National Response Framework (NRF), which focuses on response and short-term recovery.
DHS Releases REAL ID Final Rule for Security Standards for Drivers' Licenses, ID Cards Jan 21, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule establishing minimum security standards for state-issued drivers' licenses and identification (ID) cards.
DHS Publishes Chemicals of Interest List for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Nov 15, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).
Underwriters Laboratories Wins DHS Grant to Enhance Firefighter Safety Sep 24, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) a $991,900 Fire Prevention and Safety Research Grant to enhance understanding of the hazards to firefighters in structural fires and provide data to further advance knowledge of current fire fighting tactics.
DHS Introduces Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan May 5, 2006
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the release of the Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan, one of eight plans supporting the national strategy for maritime security.
ASTM Int'l Proposes New Homeland Security Standard for Schools Jan 16, 2006
A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK8908 - Guide for School Preparedness and All Hazard Response, is being developed to help schools and school districts prepare for and mitigate against both large-scale natural and man-caused disaster, as well as isolated violent events that occur within schools.
NEMA to Develop Standard for Homeland Security Systems Jul 31, 2006
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) began to develop a standard for homeland security systems that would help protect U.S. ports and borders and eventually help shape a market for scanning, detection and security-related products.
ASTM Int'l Chain Link Fence Standard - ASTM F 2611 - Has Homeland Security Applications Jun 20, 2005
A new version of the information security management standard used by the e-commerce community was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Homeland Security Opportunities For Design Firms Jun 14, 2005
Over the past few years, a great deal of attention has been paid to homeland security and protecting America's buildings and infrastructure from attack. That's created a lot of interest - and a lot of uncertainty - about the role that design and environmental consulting firms can play.
Homeland Security Dept. Issues Chemical Security Fact Sheet May 2, 2005
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate is focused on securing the nation's 17 critical infrastructure and key resource sectors.
Standards Community Responds to Homeland Security Challenges Mar 29, 2005
The voluntary standardization community has stepped forward to offer solutions for both the public and private sectors that aid in addressing the challenges of homeland security, most notably with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1600, the National Preparedness Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs.
ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Subcommittee Reorganizes Mar 29, 2005
ASTM International Subcommittee E54.05 on Building and Infrastructure Protection reorganized to better reflect the needs of industry.
Infrastructure
ISO Publishes Int'l Workshop Agreement on Water Security May 16, 2008
New guidelines on managing drinking water supplies during crises have become available from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the form of ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) 6 - Guidelines for the management of drinking water utilities under crisis conditions.
AWWA Releases 'Roadmap to Secure Control Systems' Document Apr 30, 2008
The Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Water Sector, a document for water utilities to better protect themselves against cyber attacks or accidental cyber events, was released at the recent American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Security Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CSA Identifies Climate Change Education Needs for Infrastructure Engineers Mar 11, 2008
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) released Climate Change and Infrastructure Engineering: Moving Toward a New Curriculum, a special report to identify specific areas of engineering curricula and continuing education programs that could be improved and updated to better address the impact of climate change oncivil infrastructure.
FERC Approves Infrastructure Protection Standards to Help Shield Power Grid from 'Malicious' Disruption Feb 7, 2008
In an effort to safeguard the nation's electrical grid from disruption by cyber attackers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule approving eight mandatory security standards that apply to all users, owners and operators of the U.S. bulk power system.
HSE Assumes Electricity Supply Safety Regulation Duties Sep 22, 2006
The U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it will act as the sole regulator for all safety issues associated with electricity transmission and distribution, following the transfer of some responsibilities from the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) Engineering Inspectorate.
Nuclear Waste Disposal
Waste Analysis Facility Opens at Chalk River Jun 23, 2008
The new Waste Analysis Facility (WAF) at the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) Chalk River nuclear site was officially opened, according to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
GAO: DOE Should Reassess Building Approach to Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facilities Jun 9, 2008
The approach of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for building engineering-scale facilities would meet Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) objectives if the advanced technologies on which it focused could be successfully developed and commercialized, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
DOE Seeks to Invest Up to $15M in Funding for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Tech R&D May 2, 208
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) inviting universities, national laboratories and industry to compete for up to $15 million to advance nuclear technologies closing the nuclear fuel cycle.
DOE Awards $18.3M to Nuclear Industry Consortia for GNEP Studies Apr 3, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $18.3 million to four industry teams to further develop plans for an initial nuclear fuel recycling center and advanced recycling reactor as part of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP).
EC Focuses on Common Euro Rules for Nuclear Safety, Waste Management Feb 21, 2008
Representatives of the European Commission (EC) and the European High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management met on Feb. 20 to discuss nuclear energy safety and radioactive waste management issues.
GAO: DOE Made Little Progress Consolidating Disposal of Special Nuclear Material Nov 23, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Material Disposition and Consolidation Coordination Committee made little progress in consolidating disposing of special nuclear material, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Public Safety
EC Adopts Directive on Improved Traceability of Explosives May 30, 2008
As part of a series of measures to help combat terrorism, the European Commission (EC) adopted a new regulation on the identification and traceability of explosives to strengthen the control of explosives for civil use.
More Toys, Other Dangerous Products Being Detected in Europe May 29, 2008
The number of dangerous products removed from the European Union (EU) market rose by 53% in 2007, according to the latest annual report of the European Commission (EC) on the Rapid Alert System (RAPEX).
AWWA Addresses Pharmaceutical Compounds in Water May 27, 2008
To responsibly address the issue of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water, scientists must know at what concentration these substances impact human health, not simply whether they can be detected, a leading expert from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) recently told a U.S. Senate subcommittee.
NIST, Army Researchers Pave Way for Anthrax Spore Standards May 23, 2008
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Army Dugway (Utah) Proving Ground developed reliable methods based on DNA analysis to assess the concentration and viability of anthrax spores after prolonged storage.
TIA Updates Public Safety Trunking Standard - TIA 102.AABC-B-3 May 22, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published TIA 102.AABC-B-3 - Trunking Control Channel Messages Addendum for Inter Sub-System Interface (ISSI) Supplementary Data.
TIA Updates Public Safety Link Control Standard - TIA 102.AABF-A-3 May 22, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published TIA 102.AABF-A-3 - Project 25 - Identity Extensions to Link Control - Word Formats - Addendum 3.
ISO Publishes Int'l Workshop Agreement on Water Security May 16, 2008
New guidelines on managing drinking water supplies during crises have become available from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the form of ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) 6 - Guidelines for the management of drinking water utilities under crisis conditions.
AWWA Releases 'Roadmap to Secure Control Systems' Document Apr 30, 2008
The Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Water Sector, a document for water utilities to better protect themselves against cyber attacks or accidental cyber events, was released at the recent American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Security Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio.
American Public Health Association Unveils Blueprint to Address Health Impacts of Climate Change Apr 3, 2008
The American Public Health Association (APHA) unveiled a blueprint to address the health impacts of climate change.
ISO Standard Project Aimed at Facilitating Recall of Unsafe Products Mar 31, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) established a project committee (PC) to prepare a standard on product recall.
ISO to Develop Management System Standard for Global Road Safety Feb 22, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved the creation of a new project committee to develop an international standard for road traffic safety management systems.
ABI: Dynamic Spectrum Access Allows Regulators to Try New Approach to Spectrum Allocation Feb 26, 2008
Dynamic spectrum access (DSA), which lets communications roam between different wireless networks, may offer mobile operators and regulators relief from a looming bandwidth squeeze, according to ABI Research.
GAO: NRC Needs to Reassess Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors Feb 20, 2008
A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security assessment of research reactors contains questionable assumptions that create uncertainty about whether the assessment reflects the full range of security risks and potential consequences of attacks, according to a report bythe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
ASTM Int'l Proposes Standard for Low Speed Pedestrian Barriers - ASTM WK13074 Jan 12, 2007
In an effort to minimize the injury and damage caused by low speed vehicle crashes, ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment is developing ASTM WK13074 - Test Method for Crash Testing of Low Speed Pedestrian Barriers.
ASTM Committee to Focus on High Security Fences, Perimeter Barriers May 8, 2006
ASTM International Committee F14 is seeking participants for the recently formed Subcommittee F14.50 - High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers.
NFPA, CSA Form Alliance for Community and Workplace Safety Dec 19, 2005
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen community and workplace safety.
NIST Studies 'Intelligent' Buildings' Role in Public Safety Nov 23, 2005
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to develop standards based on research it is conducting on the benefits of giving first responders the ability to access real-time information about emergency conditions.
Security Systems
Deloitte: Energy, Resources Companies Make Progress on Security Jun 5, 2008
Energy and resources businesses are working hard to improve their security and be one step ahead of the latest security threats, according to the 2008 Energy and Resources Global Security Survey from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
SIA Releases Digital Video Interface Standard - ANSI/SIA OSIPS DVI-01 Mar 28, 2008
The Security Industry Association (SIA) released American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/SIA OSIPS DVI-01:2008 - SIA Open, Systems Integration and Performance Standards - Digital Video Interface Data Model.
Frost: Access Control Market Creates Opportunities for Smart Card Systems Jan 1, 2008
The access control market will become more attractive to the corporate security sector in the next few years, according to Frost & Sullivan, as prices fall and interoperability of smart card-based access control systems improves.
SIA Releases Revised Security System Control Panel Standard - ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007 Dec 4, 2007
The Security Industry Association (SIA) released a revision of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/SIA CP-01-2007 - Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction.
ASTM Int'l Introduces Perimeter Barriers Testing Standard - ASTM F 2656 Nov 23, 2007
ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment approved ASTM F 2656 - Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers.
ASTM Int'l Develops Proposed Security Fastener Guide - ASTM WK14507 Jul 5, 2007
A proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK14507 - Guide for Selection of Security Fasteners for Detention and Correctional Facilities, is designed to bring consistency to the use of security fasteners throughout detention/correctional facilities.
Transport Security
ABI: Cargo Tracking, Security Market Need Mandates, Incentives Jan 15, 2008
While there is healthy activity in cargo tracking and security, it is difficult to determine where the market is headed, according to ABI Research, as it hinges on whether or not a set of requirements and mandates is placed on shippers.
USFCC Develops Portable Fuel Cell Air Guidance Document for Security Screeners Nov 27, 2006
In accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions Part 8, the U.S. Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) is developing a fuel cell air guidance document for airport security screeners and has issued a call to fuel cell developers worldwide to supply information on products that will become available in 2007.
TSA Issues Draft Security, Privacy, Compliance Standards for Registered Traveler Program Oct 6, 2006
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released draft security, privacy and compliance standards for sponsoring entities and service providers for the Registered Traveler program.
Improved Procedures for Mechanical Seals to Enhance Transport Security Aug 16, 2006
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a new edition of ISO/PAS 17712:2006 - Freight containers - Mechanical seals, which will help authorities fight a number of crime and security challenges.
EC Adopts Report on Financing Aviation and Maritime Security Measures Aug 4, 2006
The European Commission (EC) adopted a report on the financing of security measures in the aviation and maritime sectors.
ICAO Issues Preliminary 2005 Safety and Security Statistics Mar 24, 2006
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued preliminary aviation safety and security statistics for air carrier operations in 2005.
USDOT ITS Program Releases Seven New Standards Fact Sheets Dec 28, 2005
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) ITS Standards Program released seven new standards facts sheets. Fact Sheets are now available for:
AOPA: General Aviation Spared in New TSA Cargo Security Rule Jun 16, 2006
The new cargo security rule adopted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will have little effect on general aviation (GA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) said.
Frost: Global Security Standards Drive Asia Pacific ASE Market May 30, 2006
According to Frost & Sullivan, airport security in the Asia Pacific is attracting increasing attention as governments in the region face intense pressure from other countries, such as the U.S., to comply with international standards and regulations.
Frost: Airport Perimeter Security Markets Growing out of Necessity May 29, 2006
Protecting critical airport infrastructure has led to increased budget allocations to combat security threats and protect airport perimeters.
New TSA Regulations to Strengthen Air Cargo Security May 29, 2006
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced requirements designed to protect cargo transported aboard passenger and all-cargo aircraft.