AWPA e-Newsletter: August 2026
Fall Meeting and Current Standards Activities/Deadlines
SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2026, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
FALL PROPOSAL COMMENT DEADLINE IS AUGUST 24
HOTEL BLOCK CUT-OFF IS AUGUST 24
Pre-Registration Closes August 28
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The AWPA Fall Technical Meeting is going to be held at the fabulous Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. Registration is open to any person who wishes to attend the meetings and abide by the AWPA Technical Committee Regulations, Antitrust Compliance Policy, and AWPA Event Code of Conduct Policy. AWPA members, however, may register at discounted rates. If you are a non-member and wish to join AWPA so that you may take advantage of the member rate, please click here for more information on applying for AWPA membership.
There are over 50 proposals to review at the upcoming meeting on standards, guidance documents and PEMs. Make sure to attend and make an impact on the 2027 Book of Standards.
Proposals:
A40, A49, A64, A65, A9, A15, A75, A83, A97, A98, A98, A17, E4, E5, E7, E8, E9, E13, E17, E24, E26, E35, E20, E25, E27, E29, E34, M1, M2, M13, M20, M22, M24, P48, P49, P52, P53, P58, P20, P50, multiple in U1 and T1, multiple Guidance Documents and Multiple PEMs.
You can register online now: https://awpa.com/meetings/technical/orlando-2026
2026 AWPA Book of Standards
The 2026 Book of Standards was released on April 27, 2026!
As a non-profit standards development organization, the proceeds from Book of Standards sales provide much-needed funding for our standards development process. Every treating plant, laboratory, specifier, and inspector should have a current edition on-hand, so please be sure to purchase updated copies each year to ensure you are following the most up-to-date standards and to help AWPA cover the cost of standards development.
Digital Access:
We are thrilled to announce we are partnering with a new digital media company to provide access to a beautifully designed digital streaming version of the 2026 Book Of Standards.
Introducing Get More Brain: The Modern Way to Engage with AWPA Standards — Built for how, when and where users access standards. Whether you're on the plant floor, at a treatment facility, or inspecting in a remote location, AWPA's new digital platform partnership puts easy and intuitive access to the Book of Standards at your fingertips.
✅ Instant search and cross-referencing — find chemical names, use categories, and retention requirements in seconds
✅ Active tables — digitized tables let you look up specifications without flipping through pages
✅ Mobile-first design — access standards from your phone or tablet, whether in the office or on-site
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✅ Collaboration tools — instant messenger, content sharing and other features
Get More Brain consolidates everything into a single, intelligent solution designed for how you actually work.
Nominations: AWPA Officers and Award of Merit
AWPA Officers, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee: In the next few months, AWPA members will be nominating individuals to serve as Officers, Executive Committee Members, or Nominating Committee Members for the 2027/2028 term. If you know of an eligible AWPA member that would serve AWPA well in these positions, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Kevin Archer or you may submit the nomination directly to AWPA.
AWPA Award of Merit: Also, the deadline for nominations for the 2027 Award of Merit is December 1, 2026. Please consult the Award of Merit Policy and submit your nomination of a worthy individual to AWPA.
Call For Papers
We are thrilled to announce the 2027 AWPA Annual Meeting will be held amidst the blue grass of Louisville, Kentucky, April 4-8, 2027! Welcome to Bourbon Country! Or maybe you love horses, boxing, baseball, great food, live entertainment or an easily walkable city. No matter what, Louisville will have something for you. Our hotel is right off of legendary Bourbon Row, steps from historic distillaries and right in the very heart of this vibrant city scape.
The AWPA Annual Meeting arrangements committee is putting together an excellent technical program and social events for the 2027. If you would like to present a paper during one of the many Technical Sessions, please submit a working title and a list of authors as soon as possible. Contact AWPA (email@awpa.com) if you have any questions or need additional information.
In Memorium
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing Dr. Paul Morris. Dr. Morris joined AWPA in 1988, and received the Award of Merit in 2013. Our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends.
New AWPA Members
Congratulations and a Warm Welcome to AWPA's Newest Members:
Reese James, University of Arkansas
John Thompson, Kop-Coat
Nicholas Renton, Koppers
Kenneth Udele, Nisus Corporation
Upcoming AWPA Meetings
2026 Technical Committee Meeting
Orlando, Florida / September 13-17, 2026
Winter 2027 Executive Committee Meeting
January 12, 2027
Peachtree City, hosted by Timber Products Inspection
Save the Date:
2027 AWPA Annual Meeting:
Louisville, Kentucky / April 4-8, 2027
Spring 2027 Executive Committee Meeting
April 9, 2027
Louisville, Kentucky
2027 Technical Committee Meeting
Savannah Georgia / September 12-16, 2027