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

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Summary

**What it does:** This is a formal notice required under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. It announces that ASTM International (a standards development organization) is forming or participating in a cooperative research and production venture. **Who it affects:** - ASTM International and its participating members - Industries that use ASTM standards (construction, manufacturing, materials testing, etc.) - Companies that may want to join this cooperative effort **What would change:** The notice provides legal protections for participants in the cooperative venture. Under the 1993 Act, members of approved research cooperatives receive limited antitrust immunity, meaning they can collaborate on research and development without facing certain antitrust penalties that might otherwise apply to competitor cooperation. This is essentially a procedural filing that enables legitimate collaborative research while maintaining appropriate legal safeguards. The actual research activities and any resulting standards would be determined by the participants.

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