2004-09-02

Light metals and their alloys (CAC/ISO/TC 79) [campaign closed]

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking interested parties to participate on the Light metals and their alloys committee (CAC/ISO/TC 79) and its subcommittees, and represent the following membership categories: consumers, industry, regulators and manufacturers.

Scope:

Standardization in the field of aluminum, magnesium, titanium and their alloys (i.e. alloys in which aluminum, magnesium or titanium is the principal element).

Subcommittees of CAC/ISO/TC 79:

TC 79/SC 1   Methods of chemical and spectro-chemical analysis
TC 79/SC 2   Anodized aluminum
TC 79/SC 4   Unalloyed (refined) aluminum ingots
TC 79/SC 5   Magnesium and alloys of cast or wrought magnesium
TC 79/SC 6   Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloys
TC 79/SC 7   Aluminum and cast aluminum alloys
TC 79/SC 9   Symbolization
TC 79/SC 11 Titanium
TC 79/WG 3 Terminology

The Standards Council of Canada is looking for technical experts from the various Canadian companies that have a stake in the implementation of this technology to participate in the review and drafting of standards.

Benefits of Participation:

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      Membership in the Canadian committee
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      Mailings of draft standards for your information and comment
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      Participation in sub-committees
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      Ability to submit your own initiatives through the Standards Council of Canada
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      Attendance of selected events and committee meetings

What is Expected?

    * Active participation, commitment and a willingness to undertake committee work and prepare required reports and meeting documents.
    * Ability and willingness to meet and respect deadlines and follow SCC procedures, directives and terms of reference.
    * Ability to travel and attend meetings nationally and internationally.
    * Commitment to participate in committee work electronically and in-person.
    * Time, resources, and financial support to actively participate on committees.
    * Represent stakeholder groups and views. Consult with their constituency and bring their concerns to the table.
    * Ability to work within a group environment.
    * Possess the technical knowledge and or experience related to the subject matter. 

Individuals are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a statement outlining their interest and ability to contribute to the work of the CAC/ISO/TC 79 to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) by October 6, 2004.

Questions should be directed to Ginette Grant, Program Officer, ISO by telephone at 613-238-3222 ext. 492 or by email at [email protected].