J U L Y 2 0 2 0 • M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N 813 American National Draft Standards Project Initiation ANSI procedures require notification by ANSI-accredited standards developers of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new or revised American National Standards. The following is a list of proposed actions and new standards that have been received recently from accredited standards developers. To view informa- tion about additional standards for which a project initiation notification has been submitted, and to search approved American National Standards, please visit nssn.org, which is a database of standards information. Note that this database is not exhaustive. l BSR/AWS D1.1/D1.1M-202x, Structural Welding Code – Steel. This is a revision of ANSI/AWS D1.1/D1.1M-2019. This code covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from the commonly used carbon and low-alloy constructional steels. Clauses 1 through 11 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steel construction. There are eight normative and eleven informative annexes in this code. A commentary of the code is included with the document. l BSR/ICC 1205-202x, Standard for Off- Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance. This is a new standard to address the inspection, approval, and regulatory compliance of off-site residential and commercial construction components and their assembly and completion at the final building site. This includes permitting, in-plant and on-site final inspections, third-party inspections, and the role of industrialized building departments, state modular programs, and the authority having jurisdiction. Off-site construction includes componentized, panelized, and modularized elements. This standard will not apply to HUD manufactured housing. l BSR N43.17-202x, Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Systems Using X-ray or Gamma Radiation. This is a revision of ANSI N43.17-2009 (R2018) and applies to the manufacture and operation of security screening systems that use X-rays, gamma radiation, or both, in which individuals are intention- ally exposed to this ionizing radiation. Does not address neutron-based systems. The standard provides require- ments specific to the ionizing radiation safety aspects of both the design and operation of these systems. It does not include electrical safety guidelines or any other safety, performance, or use considerations outside of the realm of radiation safety. l BSR/ASME MUS-2-202x, Use of Crawler/ Ground Robotics for Inspection. This is a new standard. This document provides guidelines and requirements for the utilization of crawlers/ground robotics to safely and reliably perform inspections and examinations of fixed equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, and other components considered part of critical infrastructure. Call for Comment on Proposals Listed The public comment period has passed for the following draft American National Standards, which are currently in review. l BSR/AWS D14.6/D14.6M-202x, Specification for Welding of Rotating Elements of Equipment. This is a revision of ANSI/AWS D14.6/D14.6M- 2012. This standard establishes material and workmanship standards for manufacturers, fabricators, repair organizations, purchasers, and owner/operators of rotating equipment that are fabricated or repaired by welding. Included are sections defining process qualifications, operator qualifi- cations, quality control, inspection requirements, and repair requirements. l BSR/AWS D14.9/D14.9M-202x, Specification for the Welding of Hydraulic Cylinders. This is a revision of ANSI/AWS D14.9/D14.9M-2012. This specification provides standards for the design and manufacture of pressure- containing welded joints and structural welded joints used in the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders. The manufac- turer’s responsibilities are presented as they relate to the welding practices that have been proven successful within the industry in the production of hydraulic cylinders. Included are sections defining welding procedure qualification, welder STANDARDS update The Standards Update department focuses on standards, codes, recommended practices, and other documents used by NDT professionals. This department reports every few months on new publications, draft work currently in process, and the status of standards development. This month’s installment focuses on current work in American National Standards and ISO Draft International Standards.

814 M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N • J U L Y 2 0 2 0 performance qualification, workman- ship, and quality requirements as well as inspection requirements and repair requirements. l BSR/ASNT CP 189-202x, Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. This is a revision, redesignation, and consolidation of ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2016, ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2016, Addenda 2018. This standard applies to personnel whose specific tasks or jobs require appro- priate knowledge of the technical princi- ples underlying nondestructive testing (NDT) methods for which they have responsibilities within the scope of their employment. These specific tasks or jobs include, but are not limited to, performing, specifying, reviewing, moni- toring, supervising, and evaluating NDT work. l BSR/AWS D17.3/D17.3M-202x, Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications. This is a revision of ANSI/AWS D17.3/D17.3M-2016. This specification covers the general require- ments for the friction stir welding of aluminum alloys for aerospace applica- tions. It includes the requirements for weldment design, qualification of personnel and procedures, fabrication, and inspection. l BSR/ASME B31.1-202x, Power Piping. This is a revision of ANSI/ASME B31.1-2018. This code prescribes the minimum requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, erection, test, and inspection of power and auxiliary service piping systems for electric generation station, industrial and institutional plants, central and district heating plants, and district heating systems. l BSR/ASME BPVC Section XI-202x, Section XI Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components. This is a revision of ANSI/ASME BPVC Section XI-2019. Division 1 provides requirements for in-service inspection and testing of light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. The requirements identify the areas subject to inspection respon- sibilities provisions for accessibility and inspectability examination methods and procedures personnel qualifica- tions frequency of inspection record keeping and report requirements procedures for evaluation of inspection results and subsequent disposition of results of evaluations and repair/replacement activity require- ments, including procurement, design, welding, brazing, defect removal, fabri- cation, installation, examination, and pressure testing. Division 2 provides the requirements for the creation of the reli- ability and integrity management (RIM) program for all types of nuclear power plants. ISO Draft International Standards The following are standards that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is considering for approval. The proposals have received substantial support within the technical committee that developed them and are now being circulated to ISO members for comment and vote. Readers interested in reviewing or commenting on these standards should order copies from ANSI. l ISO/DIS 22290, Non-destructive testing – Infrared thermographic testing – Thermoelastic stress measuring method – General Principles. This standard is under development. It will provide general principles of the thermoelastic stress measuring method of infrared thermographic testing in the field of industrial nondestructive testing. w Call for Candidates ASNT Research Council Seeks RNDE Editor-in-Chief The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Research in Nondestructive Evaluation (RNDE). Published by Taylor & Francis Group, RNDE is the influential research journal of ASNT. More information about the journal can be found on www.rnde.org. The successful candidate will replace Professor John (Jack) C. Duke, Jr., who ends his editorial term with the closure of the 2020 volume. The Editor-in-Chief appointment is for a five-year term, beginning 1 January 2021. The Editor-in-Chief works with the Editorial Board, ASNT Research Council, RNDE Committee, and Taylor & Francis in developing the journal. Candidates are expected to have a broad and proven record of published influential research in the field of nondestructive evaluation, as well as previous experience in scientific publishing. The successful candidate will show a strong interest in devel- oping and promoting the journal and will also possess the interpersonal skills needed to work closely together with a team of associate technical editors and ASNT publication staff. Applicants should submit a cover letter no longer than two pages summarizing qualifications and experience, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, two letters of support, a statement of interest of up to 500 words stating the nominee’s vision for the journal, and a letter of support from the applicant’s employer. Questions and applications should be emailed to the Director of Publications at tkervina@asnt.org and to the Research Council Chair at yi.pan@emerson.com. Applications received by 31 July 2020 will receive full consideration. Additional information on this position can be found at asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Publications/Periodicals/ RNDE/Editor_In_Chief_Submissions. STANDARDS update