5-Year Review of Standards (for the December 2001 RevCom Meeting) AP/A 145-1993 Standard Definitions of Terms for Antennas {Note: The PAR for P145, originally approved in June 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For PAR issues, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 149-1979 (R1990) Standard Test Procedures for Antennas {Note: The PAR for P149, originally approved in March 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For PAR issues, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C/DA 1076.2-1996 Standard VHDL Language Math Packages Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. C/LM 802.4-1990 (R1995) Standard for Token-Passing Bus Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications {Also 802.4h-1997 Standard Local and Metropolitan Area Networks: Alternative Use of BNC Connectors and Manchester-Encoded Signaling Methods for Single-Channel Bus Physical Layer Entities} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C/MM 896.5-1993 Standard for Futurebus+®, Profile M (Military) {Also, 896.5a-1994 Standard for Futurebus+®, Profile M (Military): Errata, Corrections, and Clarifications} Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1101.10-1996 Standard for Additional Mechanical Specifications for Micorcomputers Using the IEEE 1101.11991 Equipment Practice Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1156.1-1993 Standard for Microcomputer Environmental Specifications for Computer Modules Sponsor is investigating the actions to take on this standard and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1156.2-1996 Standard for Environmental Specifications for Computer Systems Sponsor is investigating the actions to take on this standard and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. RevCom, December 2001 1296-1987 (R1994) Standard for a High-Performance Synchronous 32-Bit Bus: MULTIBUS II Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1301.4-1996 Standard for a Metric Equipment Practice for Microcomputers - Coordination Document for Mezzanine Cards Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1596.3-1996 Standard for Low-Voltage Differential Signals (LVDS) for Scalable Coherent Interface (SCI) Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1596.4-1996 Standard for High-Bandwidth Memory Interface Based on Scalable Coherent Interface (SCI) Signaling Technology (RamLink) Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C/PA 1003.0-1995 Guide to the POSIX Open System Environment (OSE) Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1387.3-1996 (POSIX) System Administration - Part 3: User and Group Account Administration Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 2003.2-1996 Standard for Information Technology - Test Methods for Measuring Conformance to POSIX - Part II: Shell and Utilities Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. {voicemail message from Lowell Johnson on 27-Sep-01} Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. C/SE 610.12-1990 Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 982.2-1988 Guide for the Use of IEEE Standard Dictionary of Measures to Produce Reliable Software Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1008-1987 (R1993) Standard for Software Unit Testing Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1044-1993 Standard Classification for Software Anomalies Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. RevCom, December 2001 Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1045-1992 Standard for Software Productivity Metrics Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1062-1993 Recommended Practice for Software Acquisition {Also, 1062a-1998 Recommended Practice for Software Acquisition (Amendment)} Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1175-1991 Standard Reference Model for Computing System Tool Interconnections Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1233-1996 Guide for Developing System Requirements Specifications {Also, 1233a-1998 Guide for Developing System Requirements Specifications (Amendment)} Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1420.1-1995 Standard for Information Technology - Software Reuse - Data Model for Reuse Library Interoperability: Basic Interoperability Data Model (BIDM) {Also, 1420.1a-1996 Supplement to Standard for Information Technology - Software Reuse - Data Model for Reuse Library Interoperability: Asset Certifcation Framework [Developed in cooperation with the Reuse Library Interoperability Group (RIG)] and 1420.1b-1999 Standard for Information Technology - Software Reuse - Data Model for Reuse Library Interoperability: Intellectual Property Rights Framework} Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1430-1996 Guide for Information Technology - Software Reuse - Concept of Operations for Interoperating Reuse Libraries [Developed in cooperation with the Reuse Library Interoperability Group (RIG)] Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C/SISC 1278.3-1996 Recommended Practice for Distributed Interactive Simulation - Exercise Management and Feedback Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. C/TT 662-1992 Standard Terminology for Semiconductor Memory {Note: The PAR for P662, originally approved in September 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1149.5-1995 Standard for Module Test and Maintenance Bus (MTM-Bus) Protocol Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress. RevCom, December 2001 Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. COM/TA&OS 167A.2-1996 Standard Facsimile Test Chart: High Contrast (Gray Scale) Sponsor states that a group is being formed to ballot a reaffirmation and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. 167A.3-1997 Standard Facsimile Test Chart - Color Sponsor states that a group is being formed to ballot a reaffirmation and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. 367-1996 Recommended Practice for Determining the Electric Power Station Ground Potential Rise and Induced Voltage from a Power Fault {Jointly sponsored with PE/PSC} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1027-1996 Standard Method for Measurement of the Magnetic Field in the Vicinity of a Telephone Receiver Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. DEI 101-1987 (R1995) (DEI) Guide for the Statistical Analysis of Thermal Life Test Data Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. DEI/VE 1043-1996 (DEI/VE) Recommended Practice for Voltage-Endurance Testing of Form-Wound Bars and Coils Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. EMB 1417-1996 (EMB) ANSI/AAMI EC13-1992 - Cardiac Monitors, Heart Rate Meters, and Alarms Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1426-1996 (EMB) ANSI/AAMI EC11-1991 - Diagnostic Electrocardiographic Devices Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. EMC/SC 140-1990 (R1995) Recommended Practice for Minimization of Interference from Radio-Frequency Heating Equipment Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. RevCom, December 2001 1309-1996 Standard for Calibration of Electromagnetic Field Sensors and Probes, Excluding Antennas, from 9 kHz to 40 GHz Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. IA/IA&C 518-1982 (R1996) Guide for the Installation of Electrical Equipment to Minimize Electrical Noise Inputs to Controllers from External Sources Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. IA/IPC 519-1992 Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems {Note: The PAR for P519, originally approved September 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P519. IA/PCI 1068-1996 Recommended Practice for the Repair and Rewinding of Motors for the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to formulate and submit a PAR for revision. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. PE/ED&PG 125-1988 (R1996) Recommended Practice for Preparation of Equipment Specifications for Speed-Governing of Hydraulic Turbines Intended to Drive Electric Generators Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P125. 421.5-1992 Recommended Practice for Excitation System Models for Power System Stability Studies {Note: The PAR for P421.5, originally approved December 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P421.5. 690-1984 (R1996) Standard for the Design and Installation of Cable Systems for Class 1E Circuits in Nuclear Power Generating Stations Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 944-1986 (R1996) Recommended Practice for the Application and Testing of Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Power Generating Stations Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P944. RevCom, December 2001 1020-1988 (R1994) Guide for Control of Small Hydroelectric Power Plants Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1046-1991 (R1996) Application Guide for Distributed Digital Control and Monitoring for Power Plants Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1069-1991 (R1996) Recommended Practice for Precipitator and Baghouse Hopper Heating Systems Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1249-1996 Guide for Computer-Based Control of Hydroelectric Power Plant Automation Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P1249. PE/EM 67-1990 (R1995) Guide for Operation and Maintenance of Turbine Generators Sponsor states that a working group will be formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 95-1977 (R1991) Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing of Large AC Rotating Machinery with High Direct Voltage {Note: The PAR for P95, originally approved March 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P95. 115-1995 Guide: Test Procedures for Synchronous Machines Part I: Acceptance and Performance Testing; Part II: Test Procedures and Parameter Determination for Dynamic Analysis Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 792-1995 Recommended Practice for the Evaluation of the Impulse Voltage Capability of Insulation Systems for AC Electric Machinery Employing Form-Wound Stator Coils Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1107-1996 Recommended Practice for Thermal Evaluation of Sealed Insulation Systems for AC Electric Machinery Employing Random-Wound Stator Coils Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1310-1996 Trial Use Recommended Practice for Thermal Cycle Testing of Form-Wound Stator Bars and Coils for Large Generators {Note: This document can be revised as normal. However, it cannot be reaffirmed. Trial-use documents are supposed to be valid for two years} Sponsor has requested elevation to full use status and requests a two-year extension to allow time to reaffirm. RevCom, December 2001 Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. PE/IC 48-1996 Standard Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable Terminations 2.5 kV through 765 kV Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 442-1981 (R1996) Guide for Soil Thermal Resistivity Measurements Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 582-1990 (R1996) Standard for Exposed Semiconducting Shields on High-Voltage Cable Joints and Separable Insulated Connectors Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 848-1996 Standard Procedure for the Determination of the Ampacity Derating of Fire-Protected Cables Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1210-1996 Standard Tests for Determining Compatibility of Cable-Pulling Lubricants with Wire and Cable Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1299-1996/C62.22.1 Guide for the Connection of Surge Arrestors to Protect Insulated, Shielded Electric Power Cable Systems Sponsor states that a working group has been formed to review the standard's validity and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1300-1996 Guide for Cable Connections for Gas-Insulated Substations Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. PE/NPE 7-4.3.2-1993 Standard Criteria for Digital Computers in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Generating Stations Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 317-1983 (R1996) Standard for Electric Penetration Assemblies in Containment Structures for Nuclear Power Generating Stations Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. RevCom, December 2001 323-1983 (R1996) Standard for Qualifying Class 1E Equipment for Nuclear Power Generating Stations {Note: The PAR for P323, originally approved March 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P323. 336-1985 (R1991) Standard Installation, Inspection, and Testing Requirements for Power, Instrumentation, and Control Equipment at Nuclear Facilities Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 382-1996 Standard for Qualification of Actuators for Power-Operated Valve Assemblies with Safety-Related Functions for Nuclear Power Plants Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 572-1985 (R1992) Standard for Qualification of Class 1E Connection Assemblies for Nuclear Power Generating Stations Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 627-1980 (R1996) Standard for Design Qualification of Safety Systems Equipment Used in Nuclear Power Generating Stations Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. PE/PSC 367-1996 Recommended Practice for Determining the Electric Power Station Grounding Potential Rise and Induced Voltage from a Power Fault {Jointly sponsored with COM/TA&OS} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. 1138-1994 Standard Construction of Composite Fiber Optic Groundwire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. PE/PSIM 4-1995 Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing {Also, 4a-2001 Amendment to High Voltage Test Techniques} Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P4 [December 2005], which was approved via continuous processing. PE/PSR C37.90-1989 (R1994) Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus {Note: The PAR for PC37.90, originally approved June 1991, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. RevCom, December 2001 Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for PC37.90. PE/SPD 1313.1-1996 Standard for Insulation Coordination - Definitions, Principles, and Rules [PE/TC ?] Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. C62.37-1996 Standard Test Specification for Thyristor Diode Surge Protection Devices Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C62.92.4-1991 (R1996) Guide for the Application of Neutral Grounding in Electrical Utility Systems, Part IV Distribution Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. PE/SUB 857-1996 Recommended Practice for Test Procedures for High-Voltage Direct-Current Thyristor Valves Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 998-1996 Guide for Direct Lightning Stroke Shielding of Substations Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1158-1991 (R1996) Recommended Practice for Determination of Power Losses in High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Converter Stations Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.122-1993 Standard for Gas-Insulated Substations {Note: The PAR for PC37.122, originally approved December 1997, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. C37.123-1996 Guide to Specifications for Gas-Insulated, Electric Power Substation Equipment Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. PE/SWG 1325-1996 Recommended Practice for Reporting Field Failure Data for Power Circuit Breakers Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. RevCom, December 2001 C37.011-1994 Application Guide for Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for PC37.011. C37.081-1981 (R1988) Guide for Synthetic Fault Testing of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis {Also C37.081a-1997 Supplement to Guide for Synthetic Fault Testing of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis} Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.10-1995 Guide for Diagnostics and Failure Investigation of Power Circuit Breakers Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.13-1990 (R1995) Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.18-1979 (R1996) Standard Enclosed Field Discharge Circuit Breakers for Rotating Electric Machinery Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.26-1972 (R1996) Standard Guide for Methods of Power-Factor Measurement for Low-Voltage Inductive Test Circuits Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.34-1994 Standard Test Code for High-Voltage Air Switches Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.35-1995 Guide for the Application, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Air Disconnecting and Interrupter Switches Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.36b-1990 (R1996) Guide to Current Interruption with Horn-Gap Air Switches Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.37-1996 Loading Guide for AC High-Voltage Air Switches (in Excess of 1000 V) Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. C37.38-1989 Standard for Gas Insulated, Metal-Enclosed Disconnecting, Interrupter, and Grounding Switches Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. PE/T&D 539-1990 Standard Definitions of Terms Relating to Corona and Field Effects of Overhead Power Lines {Note: The PAR for P539, originally approved June 1995, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P539. 563-1978 (R1996) Guide on Conductor Self-Damping Measurements Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. RevCom, December 2001 Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 951-1996 Guide to the Assembly and Erection of Metal Transmission Structures Sponsor states that a reaffirmation will be initiated and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. 1260-1996 Guide on the Prediction, Measurement, and Analysis of AM Broadcast Reradiation by Power Lines Sponsor states that a reaffirmation will be initiated and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. PE/TC 1313.1-1996 Standard for Insulation Coordination - Definitions, Principles, and Rules [PE/SPD now?] Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. PE/TR 637-1985 Guide for the Reclamation of Insulating Oil and Criteria for Its Use Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.12.20-1996 Standard for Overhead Type Distribution Transformers, 500 kVA and Smaller, High-Voltage 34 500 Volts and Below; Low-Voltage, 7970/13 800Y Volts and Below Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for PC57.12.20. C57.12.35-1996 Standard for Bar Coding for Distribution Transformers Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.12.40-1993 Standard for Requirements for Secondary Network Transformers - Subway and Vault Types (Liquid Immersed) Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for PC57.12.40. C57.12.58-1991 (R1996) Guide for Conducting a Transient Voltage Analysis of a Dry Type Transfomer Coil Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.19.03-1996 Standard Requirements, Terminology, and Test Code for Bushings for DC Applications Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.19.100-1995 Guide for Application of Power Apparatus Bushings Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. RevCom, December 2001 C57.21-1990 (R1995) Standard Requirements, Terminology, and Test Code for Shunt Reactors Rated Over 500 kVA Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.91-1995 Guide for Loading Mineral-Oil-Immersed Transformers Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. C57.111-1989 (R1995) Guide for Acceptance of Silicone Insulating Fluid and Its Maintenance in Transformers Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.124-1991 (R1996) Recommended Practice for the Detection of Partial Discharge and the Measurement of Apparent Charge in Dry Type Transformers Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. C57.131-1995 Standard Requirements for Load Tap Changers Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests a two-year extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. PEL/ET 389-1996 Recommended Practice for Testing Electronics Transformers and Inductors Sponsor states that a group is being formed to ballot a reaffirmation and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2003. SCC14 260.4-1996 American National Standard Letter Symbols and Abbreviations for Quantities Used in Acoustics Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. SCC20 1226.6-1996 ABBET Guide for the Understanding of the "A Broad Based Environment for Test (ABBET)" Standard Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. SCC21 1144-1996 Recommended Practice for Sizing Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. RevCom, December 2001 1262-1995 Recommended Practice for Qualificaton of Photovoltaic (PV) Modules Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. SCC28 1460-1996 Guide for the Measurement of Quasi-Static Magnetic and Electric Fields Sponsor states that a reaffirmation is in progress and requests an extension. Recommendation: Extend until December 2002. SCC29 450-1995 Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications {Note: The PAR for P450, originally approved December 1995, is due to expire at the end of this year. For actions on PARs, please contact Jodi Haasz, NesCom Administrator [j.haasz@ieee.org 732-562-6367].} Sponsor has submitted a PAR extension request to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P450. 1189-1996 Guide for Selection of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries for Stationary Applications Sponsor has submitted a PAR for revision to NesCom. Recommendation: Extend until the expiration of the PAR for P1189. UFFC 790-1989 (R1996) Guide for Medical Ultrasound Field Parameter Measurements Sponsor wishes to proceed with administrative withdrawal. Recommendation: Administrative Withdrawal. RevCom, December 2001