ASTM International has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. By doing this, ASTM aims to limit the antitrust actions against it to only actual damage recoveries, in certain conditions. This recent update follows previous notifications, with the latest filed on September 25, 2024, and includes ongoing work items begun between September 9, 2024, and December 20, 2024. A detailed list of these activities can be found on ASTM's website.
Simple Explanation
ASTM International, a group that makes rules for how to do things safely and well, told the government about some changes in their work to make sure they don't get into trouble. They want to keep any problems with the law small if they happen, and you can find more details about what they're doing on their website.