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What’s New? is a weekly newsletter produced and distributed free of charge to the members and constituents of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For a complete listing of ANSI news and events, visit www.ansi.org.

ANSI and SES Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Standards Workforce Development, Education, and Community Engagement

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes the foundation for deeper collaboration and a more connected standards community.

ANSI Appoints Ed Anderson as Chief Digital Officer

Anderson will align digital governance, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and technology capabilities with the organization’s mission and long-term growth strategy. He joins the Institute as Mike Petosa prepares to retire after more than two decades leading ANSI’s technology department.

Why Standards Matter Now: ANSI CEO Laurie Locascio on The Ongoing Transformation Podcast

ANSI president and CEO Dr. Laurie E. Locascio recently joined The Ongoing Transformation, an Issues in Science and Technology podcast, to talk standards – why they matter, how they’re made, and why participation counts.

Join IPAG Orientation Call on March 9

Get involved: ANSI will host an introductory call for its International Policy Advisory Group, offering members an overview of the group’s scope, operations, and opportunities to engage on international policy issues critical to U.S. standardization.

Connecting the Dots to Save First Responders' Lives

Knowing a first responder’s exact location at an emergency scene can be a matter of life and death. A new NIST-Indiana University partnership is advancing technology to track emergency personnel inside large, complex buildings—and the standards ecosystem surrounding this work is helping lay the groundwork for more effective emergency response.

NIST Launches AI Agent Standards Initiative

The initiative is aimed at building public confidence in AI agent technology and enabling it to operate securely and interoperably across the digital ecosystem.

	Standardization News of Note Explore this selection of published articles and posts from external media discussing global trends and historical perspectives on standardization.
	This Week in Standards Development Access new information from ANSI, its constituents, and the broader standards community with “This Week in Standards Development,” a regularly-updated feature on ANSI’s homepage. Review the latest domestic and international standards proposals, documents for public comment, new initiatives, and other opportunities for U.S. stakeholders to get involved.
	ANSI Member Updates Keep current with news bites on free resources, tools, and special achievements from ANSI members (submissions welcome!). This week: ASSP: AI and the Evolving Role of EHS Professionals BPI's New Website Enhances Access and Clarity NFPA Podcast Explores the Volunteer Firefighter Crisis SAE International: Understanding Standards and Lifecycles
	Standards Boost Business This newly redesigned resource provides a wealth of information demonstrating the business value of standards—and the benefits of participating in their development. Access case studies, customizable elevator pitches, a resource library, and more.

This week’s Federal Register notices of potential interest …

Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993

	Standards Action, February 20, 2026 ANSI’s key public review vehicle enables effective participation in the standards development process.
	ANSI Impact Report ANSI’s 2025 Impact Report showcases significant achievements of ANSI and the U.S. standards community that reinforce America’s vital position in the global standards ecosystem.
	United States Standards Strategy (USSS) The United States Standards Strategy 2025 is our nation's blueprint for American competitiveness in the 21st century, guiding how the U.S. develops standards and participates in international standardization.
	United States Conformity Assessment Principles (USCAP) The United States Conformity Assessment Principles articulates how U.S. conformity assessment activities foster confidence while avoiding the creation of unnecessary barriers to trade.

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ASTM E3377 / ISO 14026 / ISO 14025 / ISO 14024 - Environmental Labels Declarations and Disclosure ESG Package

Access procedures for developing environmental labeling programs including the selection of product categories, product environmental criteria, product function characteristics and for assessing and demonstrating compliance. The ASTM E3377 / ISO 14026 / ISO 14025 / ISO 14024 - Environmental Labels Declarations and Disclosure ESG Package also includes an overview of frameworks used for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures applicable to a variety of organizations as well as the Framework for Implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Principles.

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