The American National Standard Lighting Group is currently seeking additional membership for its Accredited Standards Committee 81 (ASC 81). ASC 81 covers dimension and forms of bases, holders, and gauges for lamps, and starters for electric discharge lamps to provide engagement and interchangeability. It covers Automotive and Miniature Bases and Holder Fits (C81 Working Group [WG]), Fluorescent Lamp Base and Holder Fits (C81 WG 05), General Service Base and Holder Fits (C81 WG 10), and Miscellaneous Base and Holder Fits (C81 WG 11).

Members are expected to fulfill obligations of active participation.

A request for membership on the consensus body shall be addressed to the Secretariat and shall include the applicant’s direct and material interest in the ASC’s work, qualifications, and willingness to participate actively. In addition, if the applicant is an organization, company, or government agency, it shall identify a representative (and an alternate, if desired).

Requests may be forwarded to Matt Clark. [email protected]

NEMA is the leading trade association in the United States representing the interests of electroindustry manufacturers. Founded in 1926 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., its 400 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end-use of electricity. Domestic shipments of electrical products within the NEMA scope exceed $100 billion.

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