ESTA Standards WatchApril 2018 Volume 22, Number 7

Table of ContentsESTA Documents Open for Comment .................................................................................................................... 1 T-Mobile 600 MHz Deployments ............................................................................................................................. 2 PLASA Plugfest 25-27 April 2018 ........................................................................................................................... 2 ESTA Plugfest 20-23 July 2018 .............................................................................................................................. 3 ANSI Seeks Comments on ISO Proposal: Transaction Assurance in E-Commerce ............................................... 3 Public Review of PEO's “Design Evaluation and Field Review of Demountable Event and Related Structures” .... 3 WTO Technical Barrier to Trade Notifications ......................................................................................................... 3

Bahrain, Kingdom of Notification BHR/517..........................................................................................................3Kuwait Notification KWT/399............................................................................................................................... 4Oman Notification OMN/349............................................................................................................................... 4Qatar Notification QAT/516................................................................................................................................. 4Saudi Arabia Notification SAU/1047.................................................................................................................... 5United Arab Emirates Notification ARE/406.........................................................................................................5Yemen Notification YEM/119............................................................................................................................... 5Bahrain, Kingdom of Notification BHR/518..........................................................................................................6Kuwait Notification KWT/400............................................................................................................................... 6Oman Notification OMN/350............................................................................................................................... 6Qatar Notification QAT/517................................................................................................................................. 7Saudi Arabia Notification SAU/1048.................................................................................................................... 7United Arab Emirates Notification ARE/407.........................................................................................................8Yemen Notification YEM/120............................................................................................................................... 8

ANSI Public Review Announcements ..................................................................................................................... 8 Due 14 May 2018................................................................................................................................................ 8Due 29 May 2018................................................................................................................................................ 9

CSA Public Review Announcements ...................................................................................................................... 9 Due 23 April 2018................................................................................................................................................ 9Due 21 May 2018................................................................................................................................................ 9

New ANS Projects ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Final Actions on American National Standards ..................................................................................................... 11 Draft IEC & ISO Documents .................................................................................................................................. 11 Recently Published IEC & ISO Documents ........................................................................................................... 12 TSP Meeting Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 13 TSP Donors Who Have Made Long-Term, Multi-Year Pledges ............................................................................. 14 Investors in Innovation, supporters of ESTA's Technical Standards Program ....................................................... 15

ESTA Documents Open for CommentTwo documents are available for public review and comment on the ESTA website at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php with comment due dates in late April and early May.

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BSR E1.8 - 201x, Entertainment Technology—Loudspeaker Enclosures Intended for Overhead Suspension—Classification, Manufacture and Structural Testing, addresses the requirements for speaker enclosures intended for overhead suspension. It addresses only the structural characteristics relating to the suspension of the enclosure. These include enclosure construction, component part security, enclosure suspension hardware, manufacturing control systems, and structural testing. The standard is being opened for revision to clarify the requirements of the standard and to revisit them in light of current manufacturing technology. Submit comments before April 23.

BSR E1.1 - 20xx, Entertainment Technology—Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders This standard describes the construction and use of wire rope ladders in the entertainment industry in order to promote worker safety. The entertainment industry includes, but is not strictly limited to, musical productions, live concerts, live theater, film production, video production, corporate events, and trade shows. Wire rope ladders are used where ladders with rigid rails are impractical to use or would pose a greater danger. It is being revised to update and incorporate referenced standards. Submit comments before 1 May.

Nine documents were posted on the ESTA website for public review through April 9. They were:• BSR E1.11, Entertainment Technology -- USITT DMX512-A -- Asynchronous Serial Digital Data

Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories• BSR ES1.19, Safety Requirements for Special Event Structures• BSR E1.30-11, EPI 33 -- ACN Root Layer Protocol Operation on TCP• BSR E1.33, Entertainment Technology -- (RDMnet) -- Message Transport and Device Management of

ANSI E1.20 (RDM) over IP Networks• BSR E1.37-4, Remote Device Management over DMX512 Networks – File Transfer Control with

Firmware Upload Capabilities• BSR E1.37-7, Additional Message Sets for ANSI E1.20 (RDM) - Gateway & Splitter Messages• BSR E1.42, Entertainment Technology— Design, Installation, and Use of Orchestra Pit Lifts• BSR E1.56, Entertainment Technology—Rigging Support Points• BSR E1.60, Guidelines for the Use of Raked Stages in Live Performance Environments,

There is an RSS feed on the public review page so you can automate receiving notices of public reviews.

T-Mobile 600 MHz DeploymentsJames Stoffo, CTO of Radio Active Design, has issued another notice of T-Mobile deployments in the 600 MHz band. Most major markets are now covered, including including Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, and most of California and Florida. Stoffo advises, “Everyone who operates wireless microphones, intercom, in ear monitors and IFB's in the 600 MHz band should check if they are affected by T-Mobile's deployments and vacate those bands so as not to suffer (or cause) interference.”

More information is available on the Radio Active Design website (http://radioactiverf.com/). There is a T-Mobile deployment map on the home page and information about the FCC Auction TV Repack under the Support tab. You also can sign up for email notifications from T-Mobile.

PLASA Plugfest 25-27 April 2018The PLASA Lighting Protocols Plugfest is scheduled to be held from Wednesday 25 April through Friday 27 April 2018 at the Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick. Besides being in a better venue than the 2017 Plugfest, the 2018 edition will have a broader scope, covering DALI, DMX512, RDM, Art-Net, and sACN. More information is available on the PLASA website at http://www.plasa.org/technical/plugfest18.asp. That page has a link to an Eventbrite page where you can purchase tickets. Morning and afternoon refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided each day, and are included in the price. Parking is free to participants.

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ESTA Plugfest 20-23 July 2018The ESTA Control Protocols Plugfest, the event where manufacturers and developers test their lighting products for network interoperability is scheduled to take place from July 20 to July 23 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. ESTA and non-ESTA members are welcome to attend the 16th version of this event. The scheduled hours are 09:00 to 23:00, Friday the 20th through Monday the 23rd. Members of the E1.11 (DMX512), E1.20 (RDM), E1.31 (sACN), and E1.33 (RDMnet) task groups who authored the standards will available to answer questions and help explain our protocols. More event information is available at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/news/plugfest.html. A link for hotel reservations can be found on the TSP meeting page at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/meetings/index.php. Further information is available from the event organizers at Plugfest@esta.org.

ANSI Seeks Comments on ISO Proposal: Transaction Assurance in E-CommerceThe American National Standards Institute encourages its members and relevant stakeholders to comment on a new ISO work item proposal on transaction assurance in e-commerce. According to the proposal, submitted by Standardization Administration of China (SAC) and the Association Francaise de Normalisation (AFNOR), while the proposed new committee will take into account existing and relative ISO standards related to e-commerce, some issues still need to be addressed, including:

• Consistency of the transaction goods and services in cyberspace with their physical entities• Authenticity and integrality of transaction goods and services

The proposal also states that standards are needed to standardize the transaction process and to protect online consumer rights in e-commerce. Other needs cited include the interoperability and admissibility of commodity quality inspection in cross-border e-commerce, among other areas.

All interested U.S. parties are invited to review the proposal, which includes an initial proposed work plan as well as information on how it may relate to existing international standardization work and relevant stakeholders and organizations. Please submit comments to Steve Cornish, ANSI senior director of international policy (scornish@ansi.org), by close of business on 27 April 2018.

Public Review of PEO's “Design Evaluation and Field Review of Demountable Event and Related Structures”Professional Engineers Ontario (Canada) has posted a draft of their “Design Evaluation and Field Review of Demountable Event and Related Structures” at http://www.peo.on.ca/index.php?ci_id=2011&la_id=1 for consultation, i.e., public review. The public review closes 11 May 2018. The text prohibits a risk remediation technique allowed by ANSI E1.21-2013, Entertainment Technology — Temporary Structures Used for Technical Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events. The prohibition reads:

Regardless of location, strategies that require an action by the event crew to limit wind load on a structure, such as lowering the roof or cutting tarpaulin ties, are not permitted.

The page at http://www.peo.on.ca/index.php?ci_id=2011&la_id=1 includes instructions for how to comment.

WTO Technical Barrier to Trade NotificationsThe U.S. Department of Commerce's service, Notify U.S., recently has announced WTO Technical Barrier to Trade notices that may be of interest to Standards Watch readers. If you have a problem with the TBTs, you can protest through your representative to the WTO. See "Guidance for Comment Submissions by U.S. Industry on TBT Notifications" at http://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/data/guidance/guidance.cfm or http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/ for advice on filing objections.

Bahrain, Kingdom of Notification BHR/517 Date issued: 27 March 2018

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Agency responsible: Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD) National inquiry point: Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD) Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/BHR/full_text/pdf/BHR517(arabic).pdf

Kuwait Notification KWT/399 Date issued: 27 March 2018 Agency responsible: Public Authority for Industry, Kuwait Standards and Metrology Department (PAI/KUWSMD) National inquiry point: Public Authority for Industry, Kuwait Standards and Metrology Department (PAI/KUWSMD) Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/KWT/full_text/pdf/KWT399(arabic).pdf

Oman Notification OMN/349 Date issued: 27 March 2018 Agency responsible: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General for Specifications & Measurements (DGSM) National inquiry point: National Enquiry Point and Information Centre (NEPIC) Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/OMN/full_text/pdf/OMN349(arabic).pdf

Qatar Notification QAT/516 Date issued: 27 March 2018 Agency responsible: Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QS) National inquiry point: Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QS) Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility

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Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/QAT/full_text/pdf/QAT516(arabic).pdf

Saudi Arabia Notification SAU/1047 Date issued: 27 March 2018 Agency responsible: Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) National inquiry point: Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/SAU/full_text/pdf/SAU1047(arabic).pdf

United Arab Emirates Notification ARE/406 Date issued: 27 March 2018 Agency responsible: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) National inquiry point: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/ARE/full_text/pdf/ARE406(arabic).pdf

Yemen Notification YEM/119 Date issued: 27 March 2018 Agency responsible: YSMO Information Center National inquiry point: YSMO Information Center Products covered: Electromagnetic Compatibility Title: Draft of GSO Technical Regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (39 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GSO Technical Regulation shall apply to equipment as determined in Article (2) of the Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out the essential requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility with a view to requiring equipment to comply with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility. These requirements shall be respected by the equipment included in the scope of this GSO Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GSO market.

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Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Safety and consumer protection. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/YEM/full_text/pdf/YEM119(arabic).pdf

Bahrain, Kingdom of Notification BHR/518Date issued: 28 March 2018Agency responsible: Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD)National inquiry point: Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD)Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipmentTitle: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic)Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market.Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protectionProposed date of adoption: Not given by countryProposed date of entry into force: Not given by countryFinal date for comments: 27 May 2018Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/BHR/full_text/pdf/BHR518(arabic).pdf

Kuwait Notification KWT/400 Date issued: 28 March 2018 Agency responsible: Public Authority for Industry, Kuwait Standards and Metrology Department (PAI/KUWSMD) National inquiry point: Public Authority for Industry, Kuwait Standards and Metrology Department (PAI/KUWSMD) Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Title: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protection Relevant documents: Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/KWT/full_text/pdf/KWT400(arabic).pdf

Oman Notification OMN/350 Date issued: 28 March 2018 Agency responsible: National Enquiry Point and Information Centre (NEPIC) National inquiry point: National Enquiry Point and Information Centre (NEPIC) Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment

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Title: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protection Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/OMN/full_text/pdf/OMN350(arabic).pdf

Qatar Notification QAT/517 Date issued: 28 March 2018 Agency responsible: Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QS) National inquiry point: Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QS) Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Title: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protection Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/QAT/full_text/pdf/QAT517(arabic).pdf

Saudi Arabia Notification SAU/1048 Date issued: 28 March 2018 Agency responsible: Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) National inquiry point: Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Title: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protection Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 May 2018Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/SAU/full_text/pdf/SAU1048(arabic).pdf

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United Arab Emirates Notification ARE/407 Date issued: 28 March 2018 Agency responsible: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) National inquiry point: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Title: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protection Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/ARE/full_text/pdf/ARE407(arabic).pdf

Yemen Notification YEM/120 Date issued: 28 March 2018 Agency responsible: YSMO Information Center National inquiry point: YSMO Information Center Products covered: Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Title: Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (45 pages) in Arabic) Description of content: This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Environment and consumer protection Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 May 2018 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/YEM/full_text/pdf/YEM120(arabic).pdf

ANSI Public Review AnnouncementsThe following documents have been announced for public review by ANSI. Please send your comments before the deadline to the person indicated and to ANSI's Board of Standards Review at psa@ansi.org.

Due 14 May 2018

BSR/AWS J1.3/J1.3M-201x, Specification for Materials Used in Resistance Welding Applications (new standard)This standard specifies essential properties of materials used for resistance welding electrodes and related components, the common applications of these materials, and methods of conformance verification. Single copy price: $68.00 (nonmembers)/$51.00 (AWS members)Order from and send comments to: Stephen Borrero, sborrero@aws.org

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BSR/NECA 417-201X, Recommended Practice for Designing, Installing, Operating, and Maintaining Microgrids (new standard)This standard applies to microgrids and provides recommended practices for their design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance—what the title says!Single copy price: 25.00 (NECA members)/$50.00 (non-members) Obtain an electronic copy from: neis@necanet.orgSend comments to: Aga Golriz, Aga.golriz@necanet.org

Due 29 May 2018

INCITS/ISO/IEC 14882:2017 [201x], Programming languages - C++ (identical national adoption of ISO/IEC 14882:2017 and revision of INCITS/ISO/IEC 14882:2014 [2016]) Specifies requirements for implementations of the C++ programming language. The first such requirement is that they implement the language, so this document also defines C++. Other requirements and relaxations of the first requirement appear at various places within this document. C++ is a general-purpose programming language based on the C programming language as described in ISO/IEC 9899:2011, Programming languages - C (referred to in this standard as the C standard). In addition to the facilities provided by C, C++ provides additional data types, classes, templates, exceptions, namespaces, operator overloading, function name overloading, references, free store management operators, and additional library facilities. Single copy price: $232.00 Order from: http://webstore.ansi.org/Send comments to: comments@standards.incits.org

BSR/UL 1974-201x, Standard for Safety for Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries (new standard) The proposed first edition of the Standard for Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries, UL 1974. This standard covers the sorting and grading process of battery packs, modules and cells, and electrochemical capacitors that were originally configured and used for other purposes, such as electric vehicle propulsion, and that are intended for a repurposed use application, such as for use in stationary energy storage and other applications. The process of sorting and grading these devices is essentially determining the state of health and other parameters to identify continued viability and the rating mechanisms the repurposing manufacturer may use for those that are determined suitable for continued use. This standard also covers application-specific requirements for battery packs utilizing repurposed batteries and components. Single copy price: Free! Obtain an electronic copy from: https://csds.ul.com/Home/ProposalsDefault.aspxSend comments to: Megan Van Heirseele, Megan.M.VanHeirseele@ul.com

CSA Public Review AnnouncementsThe CSA Group has announced draft documents for public review that might be of interest to Standards Watch readers. To participate in the public reviews please visit: http://publicreview.csa.ca/.

Due 23 April 2018

Z259.10, Full body harnesses (new edition) This Standard specifies design, testing, marking, and information requirements for use of full body harnesses. Full body harnesses are intended for use as body supports in personal fall-arrest systems and in other work situations that involve the risk of falling.

Due 21 May 2018

C22.2 NO. 21 - Cord Sets (new edition) This standard specifies the requirements for cord sets and power-supply cords employing molded-on or assembled-on fittings, rated 600 V maximum, and intended for use in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1-12 and General Requirements—Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CSA C22.2 No. 0.

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New ANS ProjectsANSI has announced the following new projects that might materially affect Standards Watch readers—or at least be interesting to them. Contact the developer if you (a) want to be involved in the project, (b) object to the project and wish it to be abandoned, or (c) if you would like to point out that its scope is covered by an existing standard, thereby possibly making the project redundant or conflicting.

BSR/PSAI Z4.5-201x, Recommended Practices Pertaining to the Operation of Mobile Portable Restroom and Hygiene Trailers (new standard)The proposed standard would supplement ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 by addressing topics related to the operation of nonsewered waste disposal systems contained within the framework of these trailers. The scope of the proposed standard includes the following:

• Guidelines for the transportation, placement, management and maintenance of basic on-site services related to mobile portable restroom and hygiene trailers, from the operator’s perspective, including service and maintenance techniques and frequencies, training of personnel, and risk considerations;

• Guidelines for the transportation, placement, management and maintenance of basic on-site services related to mobile portable restroom and hygiene trailers, from the user’s perspective;

• Guidance on the design and construction of mobile portable restroom and hygiene trailers to facilitate compliance with ANSI/PSAI Z4.3; and

• Guidance on planning, operation, maintenance, and health and safety issues related to mobile portable restroom and hygiene trailers.

The following are outside the scope of this standard:• Free-standing, single-user water closets and urinals lacking power and water hook-ups;• Design and construction specifications for mobile portable restroom and hygiene trailers and related

equipment; • Modular units and buildings lacking axles or a metal frame, regardless of how they are transported; • Limits of acceptability for wastewater discharged into a receiving body; • Analytical methods; • The management or structure of companies providing mobile portable restroom and hygiene trailers;

and• The content of contracts or subcontracts related to the provision of portable restroom and hygiene

trailers. Project Need: An estimated 4000 portable restroom and hygiene trailers are used in the U.S. The design and operation of these units can vary widely, while providers require consistency in practice and experience. Recommended practices are needed to ensure that all parties are able to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of these highly valuable sanitation and hygiene resources. Such practices will:

1. Improve the end-user experience by increasing the likelihood that set-up, maintenance, safety procedures, signage, and other relevant operational processes are standardized and familiar regardless of manufacturer, portable restroom operator, or setting;

2. Promote consistency in operations;3. Boost safety awareness and reduce incidents for all stakeholders; and4. Systematize maintenance protocols and simplify troubleshooting by streamlining and improving the

processes related to keeping these units in good working order.Contact: Karleen Kos, karleenk@psai.org

BSR/UL 3600-201x, Standard for Measuring and Reporting Circular Economy Aspects of Products, Sites and Organizations (new standard)The standard will establish circular economy metrics and reporting requirements for products, sites and organizations that can be used to communicate and track their performance. Project Need: To assist consumers or other purchasers in identifying environmentally preferable (circular) products or services and companies wishing to promote such services or products. Today the circular economy is a concept which is communicated inconsistently. The standard will establish circular economy metrics and reporting requirements for products, sites, and organizations which can be used to communicate and track their performance. Contact: Megan Sepper, (847) 664-3411, Megan.M.Sepper@ul.com

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BSR/UL 60034-5-201X, Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical machines (IP code) - Classification (new standard)UL 60034-5 applies to the classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines. It defines the requirements for protective enclosures that are in all other respects suitable for their intended use and which, from the point of view of materials and workmanship, ensure that the properties dealt with in this standard are maintained under normal conditions of use. Project Need: UL is seeking first time ANSI approval of UL 60034-5, which is an identical adoption of IEC 60034-5. This requirements are needed to address protective enclosures for rotating electrical machines and will provide an internationally accepted set of requirements. Contact: Jonette Herman, Jonette.A.Herman@ul.com

BSR/UL 60034-11-201X, Rotating electrical machines - Part 11: Thermal protection (new standard)UL 60034-11 specifies requirements relating to the use of thermal protectors and thermal detectors incorporated into the stator windings or placed in other suitable positions in induction machines in order to protect them against serious damage due to thermal overloads. It applies to machines manufactured in accordance with IEC 60034-12 with the voltage limits specified in IEC 60034-12. The protection of bearings and other mechanical parts is not included. Project Need: UL is seeking first time ANSI approval of UL 60034-11, which is an identical adoption of IEC 60034-11. These requirements are needed to address thermal protectors and detectors for rotating electrical machines and will provide an internationally accepted set of requirements. Contact: Jonette Herman, Jonette.A.Herman@ul.com

Final Actions on American National StandardsThe documents listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review or by an ANSI-Audited Designator on the date noted.

ANSI/ASNT CP-106 (ISO 9712-2012)-2018, Nondestructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel (national adoption of ISO 9712: 2012 with modifications and revision of ANSI/ASNT CP-106 -2008): 23 March 2018

ANSI Z21.61-1983 (R2017), Standard for Gas-Fired Toilets (withdrawal of ANSI Z21.61-1983 (R2017)): 16 March 2018

ANSI/UL 1439-2013 (R2018), Standard for Safety for Tests for Sharpness of Edges on Equipment (reaffirmation of ANSI/UL 1439 -2013): 22 March 2018

Draft IEC & ISO DocumentsThis section lists proposed documents that the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are considering for approval. Standards Watch readers interested in reviewing and commenting on the document should order a copy from their national representative and submit their comments through them. Comments from US citizens on IEC and ISO documents should be sent to Charles T. Zegers at czegers@ansi.org and Karen Hughes at isot@ansi.org respectively. Any prices, if shown, are for purchases through ANSI. The sort order is by due date then alphanumeric.

ISO/DIS 37159, Smart community infrastructures - Smart transportation for rapid transit in/between large city zones and the surrounding areas, 11 June 2018, $58.00

64/2265/CDV, IEC 60364-8-1 ED2: Low-Voltage electrical installations - Part 8-1: Energy efficiency,15 June 2018

106/439/CDV, IEC 62311 ED2: Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz), 15 June 2018

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Recently Published IEC & ISO DocumentsListed here are documents recently approved by the IEC and ISO. A list of resellers is available at http://webstore.ansi.org/faq.aspx#resellers.

ISO 19833:2018, Furniture - Beds - Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability, $138.00

ISO/IEC 18477-5:2018, Information technology - Scalable compression and coding of continuous-tone still images - Part 5: Reference software, $103.00

IEC 61937-SER Ed. 1.0 b:2018, Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - ALL PARTS, $1372.00

IEC 61937-2 Ed. 2.2 en:2018, Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 2: Burst info, $123.00

IEC 61937-2 Amd.2 Ed. 2.0 en:2018, Amendment 2 - Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 2: Burst-info, $23.00

IEC 62386-217 Ed. 1.0 b:2018, Digital addressable lighting interface - Part 217: Particular requirements for control gear - Thermal gear protection (device type 16), $82.00

IEC 62386-218 Ed. 1.0 b:2018, Digital addressable lighting interface - Part 218: Particular requirements for control gear - Dimming curve selection (device type 17), $117.00

IEC 62386-224 Ed. 1.0 b:2018, Digital addressable lighting interface - Part 224: Particular requirements for control gear - Non-replaceable light source (device type 23), $47.00

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TSP Meeting ScheduleThe next set of meetings is scheduled for the DFW Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. A “Reserve a Hotel Room” link is at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/meetings/index.php. The schedule below is extracted from the schedule on that page.

Control Protocols E1.20 / E1.37-519:00 – 23:00 Thursday 19 July 2018

14:00 – 18:00 Friday 20 July 2018

Control Protocols E1.33 / E1.37-7

14:00 – 18:00 Saturday 21 July 2018

14:00 – 18:00 Sunday 22 July 2018

10:00 – 18:00 Monday 23 July 2018

10:00 – 18:00 Tuesday 24 July 2018

Control Protocols E1.37-4 Firmware Uploads 09:00 – 13:00 Sunday 22 July 2018

Control Protocols E1.59 09:00 – 13:00 Friday 20 July 2018

Control Protocols NAEP 19:00 – 23:00 Friday 20 July 2018

Control Protocols Plugfest

09:00 – 23:00 Friday 20 July 2018

09:00 – 23:00 Saturday 21 July 2018

09:00 – 23:00 Sunday 22 July 2018

09:00 – 23:00 Monday 23 July 2018

Control Protocols Plugfest Roundtable 19:00 – 21:00 Sunday 22 July 2018

Control Protocols Working Group 09:00 – 13:00 Saturday 21 July 2018

Electrical Power Working Group 09:00 – 11:00 Friday 20 July 2018

Event Safety Fire Safety TG 14:00 – 18:00 Friday 20 July 2018

Event Safety Working Group 14:00 – 18:00 Saturday 21 July 2018

Floors Working Group 19:00 – 22:00 Thursday 19 July 2018

Fog & Smoke Working Group 15:00 – 18:00 Thursday 19 July 2018

Rigging Working Group 14:00 – 18:00 Friday 20 July 2018

Technical Standards Council 09:00 – 13:00 Sunday 22 July 2018

The Autumn meetings will be held 4-8 October 2018 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, TX.

ESTA Standards Watchis distributed as a benefit to ESTA members and as a communications medium for ESTA's Technical Standards Program. Original material is copyright the Entertainment Services and Technology Association.

Editors:

Karl G. Ruling, Technical Standards ManagerEntertainment Services and Technology Association630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 609New York, NY 10036USAkarl.ruling@ est a.org 1 212 244 1505 ext. 703Fax 1 212 244 1502

Erin Grabe, Asst. Technical Standards ManagerEntertainment Services and Technology Association630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 609New York, NY 10036USAerin.grabe@esta.org 1 212 244 1505 ext. 606Fax 1 212 244 1502

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TSP Donors Who Have Made Long-Term, Multi-Year PledgesAbout the StageAltman LightingBarbizon Lighting CompanyB-Hive IndustriesScott Blair BMI Supply Boston Illumination Group Candela ControlsChauvetCity TheatricalClark-Reder EngineeringColumbus McKinnon CorporationTracey Cosgrove and Mark McKinney Bruce DardenDoug Fleenor Design Earl Girls Inc. EGI Pro Electronic Theatre Controls Entertainment Project ServicesGeiger Engineers, PCTony Giovannetti GLP German Light Products Golden Sea Professional Equipment LimitedH & H SpecialtiesHarlequin Floors High OutputNeil Huff Hughston EngineeringIATSE Local 891 InCord Beverly and Tom InglesbyInteractive Technologies InterAmerica StageiWeiss Inc. J.R. ClancyJules LauveBrian Lawlor Lex Products

Lycian Stage LightingJohn T. McGrawMcLaren Engineering GroupMike Garl Consulting Mike Wood Consulting Morpheus LightsNAMM NisconOasis Stage Werks Reed RiggingReliable Design ServicesRobe Rosco LaboratoriesRose Brand Alan M. RoweDavid SaltielSapsis RiggingStage Equipment & LightingStage RiggingStagemakerStageworks Syracuse Scenery and Stage Lighting, Co.Dana TaylorSteve TerryTexas Scenic Company Theatre Projects ConsultantsTheatre Safety Programs TMB Tyler Truss SystemsVERVertigo Vincent Lighting SystemsSteve Walker & AssociatesWalt Disney Parks and Resorts Westview Productions WNP Services, Inc. XSF Xtreme Structures and Fabrication

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Investors in Innovation, supporters of ESTA's Technical Standards Program

VISIONARY LEADERS ($50,000 & up)ETC ProSight Specialty Insurance

VISIONARY ($10,000 & up; >100 employees/members)Chauvet ProfessionalCisco SystemColumbus McKinnon Entertainment TechnologyMartin by Harman

RobeVERWalt Disney Parks and Resorts

VISIONARY ($5,000 & up; 20–100 employees/members)Altman Lighting, Inc.German Light ProductsJR ClancyMcLaren Engineering Group

Rose BrandStage RiggingTMBTyler Truss Systems, Inc.

VISIONARY ($500 & up; <20 employees/members)About the StageB-Hive Industries, Inc.Scott BlairBoston Illumination GroupLouis BradfieldCandela Controls Inc.Clark Reder EngineeringTracey Cosgrove & Mark McKinneyDoug Fleenor DesignEGI Event Production ServicesEntertainment Project ServicesNeil HuffHughston Engineering Inc.Interactive TechnologiesLankey & Limey Ltd.Jules LauveBrian LawlorLimelight Productions, Inc.

John T. McGrawMike Garl ConsultingMike Wood ConsultingReed RiggingReliable Design ServicesAlan RoweDavid SaltielSapsis Rigging Inc.StageworksDana TaylorSteve TerryTheatre ProjectsTheatre Safety ProgramsTobins Lake Sales Theatrical SupplyVertigoSteve A. Walker & AssociatesWestview ProductionsWNP Services

INVESTOR ($3,000–$9,999; >100 employees/members)Barbizon ElectricGolden Sea Professional Equipment LimitedIATSE Local 891Lex

NAMMRosco LaboratoriesTexas Scenic Company

INVESTOR ($1,500–$4,999; 20–100 employees/members)American Society of Theatre ConsultantsArea Four IndustriesBMI SupplyCity Theatrical Inc.InterAmerica Stage, Inc. Lycian Stage Lighting

Morpheus LightsNiscon Inc.Syracuse Scenery and Stage LightingTomcatXSF Xtreme Structures and Fabrication

INVESTOR ($200–$499; <20 employees/members)Benjamin CohenBruce DardenTony GiovannettiIndianapolis Stage Sales & Rentals, Inc.Jason Kyle

Eric LoaderMoss LEDRobert ScalesStephen Vanciel

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SUPPORTER (<$3,000; >100 employees/members)Ian Foulds, IATSE Local 873Harlequin Floors

PSAVThern Stage Equipment

SUPPORTER (<$1,500; 20–100 employees/members)Aerial ArtsBlizzard Lighting, LLCCreative Stage LightingGeiger EngineersH&H SpecialtiesHigh Output InCordiWeissOasis Stage Werks

SerapidStage Equipment & LightingStagemakerThermotex Industries, Inc.Total StructuresUltratec Special EffectsVincent Lighting SystemsZhuhai Shengchang Electronics Co.

SUPPORTER (<$200; <20 employees/members)AC Power Distribution, Inc.Michael CowgerPeter DonovanEntertainment Project Services, LLC Pat GrenfellMitch HefterBill HektnerAlan HendricksonHoist Sales and ServicesJohn HuntingtonBeverly and Tom InglesbyIntensity AdvisorsJSAVEddie KramerJ.P. Kyle

Michael LayJohn MusarraShawn NolanLizz PittsleyPhil ReillyCharles ScottMichael SkinnerSkjonberg Controls Inc. Stage Labor of the OzarksStudio T+L, LLCJohn SzewczukTeclumenTheta ConsultingTracy UnderhillRobert L. Williams

Planned Giving donor: Ken Vannice

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