AWPA e-Newsletter: June 2026
Fall Meeting and Current Standards Activities/Deadlines
The AWPA Fall Technical Meeting is going to be held at the fabulous Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. The hotel itself offers six on-site dining options and two pools and is just a short stroll across the skyway to Disney Springs. After a long day of writing standards, you are only steps away from dining, shopping, and entertainment. There are over 70 dining options in Disney Springs from ice cream and light lunches to drinks with relaxed dinners or high-end chef-crafted meals.
THE ROOM RATE CUT-OFF DATE IS MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026, ENSURE YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS PRIOR TO THAT DATE
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.You can register online now: https://awpa.com/meetings/technical/orlando-2026
**Note: The deadline for Fall 2026 Standardization Proposals is June 30, 2026, and the comment deadline is August 24, 2026.**
STANDARDS SCHEDULED FOR AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL
All AWPA Preservative/Protectant standards must be reaffirmed within five years of the latest adoption or reaffirmation year. The following AWPA “P” standards will be automatically withdrawn if not reaffirmed this year: P20, P52, P53, P58, P48, P49, P50. Note that reaffirmation of “P” standards requires submission of performance data – please consult Guidance Document I for additional information.
All other classes of standards must be revised or, if no revisions are needed, reaffirmed within five years of the latest adoption, revision, or reaffirmation year. The following standards will be automatically withdrawn if not revised or reaffirmed this year: A9, A17, A40, A49, A64, A65, M1, M13, M20, M24, E4, E5, E7, E8, E9, E13, E17, E20, E24, E25, E26, E27, E29, E34, E35
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. Stop by the Annual Meeting registration desk for a peek at how the new platform looks and performs. For a limited time after launch, the digital version will be available for the same price as the print version. We are excited for this new partnership, and look forward to talking about it more in Asheville!
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✅ Instant search and cross-referencing — find chemical names, use categories, and retention requirements in seconds
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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.
New AWPA Members
Congratulations and a Warm Welcome to AWPA's Newest Members:
Karson Guardado, Nisus Corporation
Upcoming AWPA Meetings
Summer 2026 Executive Committee Meeting
August 6, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin, hosted by Forest Products Laboratory
2026 Technical Committee Meeting
Orlando, Florida / September 13-17, 2026
2027 AWPA Annual Meeting: Look for an announcement soon!
2027 Technical Committee Meeting
Savannah Georgia / September 12-16, 2027