b"ATSMUPDATENew Standard Guide for Specifying CONTINUED FROM PAGE5the Installation of Structural Standing Seam Roof- Has been finalized by Systems e ASTMD312 on Standard Specificationthe task group, and was recently circulated with Asphalt Used in Roofingletter ballot for approval.Elastomer Modified Asphalt for RoofingEven though progress is slow in finalizing the e uncured EPDM Flashing Applicationstandards, there has to be roofing contractor e Roofing Performance Testingrepresentation to protect the interests of thesampling and Testing of Modified Bitumencontractor segment of the industry and help the Sheetsrelease ofto all involved standards satisfactoryPolyurethane Foam Roofingwith them.Non-Vulcanized Plymeric Sheet e Liquid Applied Acrylic Systems e EPDMSeam PerformanceFOUNDATIONINFORMATION e PVCWaterproofingCONTINUEDFROM PAGE6Fabrics for Bituminous Roofing. Bitum-i nous Emulsionswaterproofing and Dampproofing all typesModified Specifications forofBitumen (APP & SBS) membranes. base sheets, types of surfaces, etc., consume many hours to possibly finalize these documents (latest count is 12). None are finalized, but it is hoped that several will be completed in a year. With regard to Committee E06, the following are the main concerns to the roofing contractors: ASTM- Uplift Testing:Update E907 and revisions completed, and it has gone to main committee letter ballot. Results will be available at the March meeting. If no majortending an educational institution at the postnegative votes are received, it is to proceed tosecondary level. Today, the MRCA Foundation a new standard.considers applicants for scholarships if they E936intend ASTM- Standard Practice forare pursuing, orto pursue, a curriculum Steel Deck, Preformed Roofat an accredited university, college, community Insulation andBituminous Built-Up Roofing:Re college, vocational or trade school that will lead vised text is completed. However, the taskto a career in the construction industry. group is awaiting the new construction detailsScholarships are awarded by the foundafrom NRCA in its latest manual, for inclusion intion's board of directors, and are based on E936.such factors as the applicant's academic performance, employment experience, financial need. and demonstrated desire to pursue a career in the construction industry. Candidates interested in applying for an MRCA Foundation Scholarship Award should submit the required application, which is available from the MRCA headquarters. Each application should include three letters of recomof mendation to the foundation. Only one letter recommendation may come from a director of the MRCA, and no letter from a director of the foundation will be considered. Applications must be postmarked no later20 to than June be considered for awards for the subsequent academic year. MR Morch 96.8"