[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-9959]
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[Federal Register: April 25, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
U.S. Government Sponsored National Forum on Critical Issues
Associated With Product Shelf-Life
AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of conference.
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SUMMARY: The Office of The Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and
Technology), in cooperation with the Defense logistics Agency (DLA) and
Navy Ship Parts Control Center (NSPCC), is sponsoring a Government-
Industry Conference on July 12-13, 1994, in New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania. The purpose of this Forum is to provide representatives
from Government and industry with an opportunity to exchange ideas and
explore new initiatives within the area of product shelf-life.
The conference will include the following topics: (1) Type II
Extendible (test/inspect) Shelf-Life Items (a) cost effectiveness of
test/inspection/extension criteria, (b) documentation/distribution of
test/inspection results, and (c) assignment of Type II Shelf-Life Codes
to next higher assembly or consumable item; (2) Elastomers/Rubber
Products (i.e., tires, o-rings, hoses and belts) (a) effectiveness of
current packaging, management, and storage procedures, (b) current and
future recycling/reutilization initiatives, and (c) biodegradability of
elastomerics; (3) Environmental Concerns of Expired Shelf-Life
Material, i.e., chemicals, petroleum products, batteries, paints,
sealants, and adhesives (a) alternative disposal methods, (b)
processing/handling of hazardous materiels (HAZMAT), (c) improving
management procedures and upgrading storage capabilities for shelf-
life/HAZMAT materiel, (d) establishing a cross reference system for
HAZMAT which provides an equivalent/alternative product with a greater
shelf-life period, and/or a reduced hazard and (e) recycling and reuse
opportunities; (4) Improving the Procurement Process to Reduce Excess
Quantities and Decrease Excessive Disposal (a) using EDI and DVD to
procure short shelf-life and HAZMAT items, and (b) modifications to
unit of issues and quantity per unit pack to reduce wastes and cost;
(5) Expectations of Government and Industry in Item Introduction (a) 85
percent Shelf-Life remaining requirement, (b) making requirements, (c)
challenging shelf-life requirements, and (d) contractor liability (6)
New Initiatives to Increase Product Shelf-Life. Prospective Presenters
on these or other related topics are encouraged to submit a one page
summary outlining your area of interest. Facilitators for the event is
the Procurement Technical Assistance (PTA) Center of SEDA-Council of
Governments.
Please submit your topic summaries and conference attendance list
by May 6 to Mr. Neil Fowler, SEDA-COG, R.R.1, Box 372, Lewisburg, PA
17837, or call (717) 524-4491.
DATES: July 12-13, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Ramada Hotel-Harrisburg, PA, PA Turnpike Exit 18 and
Interstate 83, New Cumberland PA 17070.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 25, 1994.
CONTACT: For further information contact Mr. Neil Fowler, SEDA-COG
Phone (717) 524-4491 or Mr. Michael Pipan, Director, DoD Shelf-Life
Program, at (703) 274-6197 or Ms. Debbie Trautman, Navy Shelf-Life
Focal Point at (717) 790-3504.
Patrick J. Mulcahy,
Chief, Electronic Publishing Team.
[FR Doc. 94-9959 Filed 4-22-94; 8:45 am]
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