NEW MEMBER APPLICATION ANSI ACCREDITED U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management NOTE: In addition to your application, please submit a resume and a letter of support (letter requirement waived if you are applying as an individual or are the company owner/CEO). 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Name: Organization: Organization address, city and state: Organization website: Organization size: E-mail: Telephone Number: Description of products or services your organization delivers (if applicable): Segment of organization you are applying to represent (if applicable): A division (e.g. mobile devices) or Which division?______________ Entire organization ASQ Member Number, If applicable: 2. SELECT ONE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY: Company -- a for-profit business excluding those that qualify as individuals, Government -- Federal, state or local governmental organization, EMS Practitioners and Service Providers -- any individual representing him/herself or organization that provides for-profit services by applying the standards within the scope of the TAG, such as consultants, certification/registration bodies, training providers, and auditors. Individual –a party who represents himself or herself (excludes EMS Practitioners and Service Providers) and has a general interest in environmental standards, Organization -- non-profit or not-for-profit entity, including academia and professional societies. 3. SELECT ONE OR MORE SUBCOMMITTEES YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN: SC1 - Environmental management systems SC2 - Environmental auditing and related environmental investigations SC3 - Environmental labeling SC4 - Environmental performance evaluation SC5 - Life cycle assessment SC7 - Greenhouse gas management and related activities Z1-E - Subcommittee on Environment Z1-A - Subcommittee on Audit 3A. SELECT ONE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY FOR THE Z1 – E SUBCOMMITTEE/Z1 – A SUBCOMMITTEE: Company for-profit business excluding those that qualify as individuals, Government -- Federal, state or local governmental organization, Individual – a party who represents themselves and has general interest in standards development, including retirees and consultants Organization -- non-profit or not-for-profit entity, including academia and professional societies. 4. SELECT A MEMBERSHIP TYPE (SEE 9D FOR ANNUAL DUES POLICY): Participating (Voting) – $275 Observer (Non-voting) – $275 5. PARTICIPATING MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY AN ALTERNATE: Alternate Name: E-mail: Telephone Number: 7/27/2016 NEW MEMBER APPLICATION ANSI ACCREDITED U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management 5a. Alternates receive all TAG communications and are qualified to vote and attend meetings when the primary members are unable to fulfill his/her obligations. Members of the individual interest category may not appoint an alternate. How did you learn about TAG 207? 6. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 6a. Include a copy of your resume/CV as an attachment to this application. 6b. Submit a letter from someone within your company and/or organization authorized to nominate you to represent that company and/or organization on the committee (sample below). It should include reasons why the organization wishes to participate directly in these activities. If applicant is proposing to represent a trade or professional association and their company, include a letter from both to avoid a possible conflict of interest. 6c. Please read the below Roles & Responsibilities. Submission of this application verifies you have read and understand your role and responsibilities as a member of the TAG and Z1. 7. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKET: MAIL: FAX: ASQ Standards Team P.O. Box 3005 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005 414-272-1734 Attn: Standards Team E-MAIL: standards@asq.org (preferred) 8. PAYMENT OF TAG DUES (SEE 9D FOR ANNUAL DUES POLICY): Cardholder’s Name: Billing Address: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Signature: PLEASE NOTE: Submission of this form, along with a credit card number verifies that you approve the membership charge that will be applied to your card. 8a. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PAYMENT: SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO STANDARDS@ASQ.ORG OR USE AN OPTION BELOW. 7/27/2016 NEW MEMBER APPLICATION ANSI ACCREDITED U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management MAIL: FAX: ASQ Customer Care, Attn: Awilda Knopes P.O. Box 3005 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005 414-272-1734 Attn: Awilda Knopes TELEPHONE: 800-248-1946, Ext. 7340 (Completed application MUST be submitted by email to standards@asq.org) 9. TAG 207 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 207 on Environmental Management: As a TAG member, your active involvement in TAG affairs is expected and participation is monitored per the ANSI Procedures for U.S. Participation in the International Standards Activities of the ISO. These activities include: 9a. Subcommittees: You have the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Subcommittees to ISO/TC 207 listed below. Subcommittees provide advice and guidance concerning U.S. positions on the work of ISO/TC 207. Participation includes reviewing submitted documents or proposals and contributing new U.S. proposals and working documents. 9b. MEETINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: There is at least one international meeting of the ISO/TC 207 a year for approved delegates. There are two domestic TAG meetings annually, depending on the TAG’s needs; all participating members must attend 50% of the annual TAG meetings. There may also be additional trips depending on whether any of the international subcommittees or working groups of TC 207 determine a need for further meetings. Ability to travel internationally is not required, but helpful and desirable. EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANTS. 9c. VOTING: Members are expected to return TAG ballots by the indicated deadlines. If you do not feel qualified to comment on a particular document, or cannot devote the required time necessary for a thorough review, a vote of "abstain" is expected. Eighty percent of all ballots must be returned (over a two-year rolling period). 9d. ANNUAL PARTICIPATION FEE: Membership on the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 207 is $275 per person annually on a January-December calendar year basis. The participation fee entitles the member to receive all TAG mailings and participate in the standards development activities of ISO/TC 207. The initial membership fee will be applied to the calendar year in which it is received. New applications with fees due after October 1 will be applied to the following calendar year. Subsequent invoices for the participation fee will be distributed each November to every member of the TAG for that calendar year. 9e. ASC Z1 Committee on Environmental Management Scope: ASQ holds the Secretariat for the ASC Z1 Subcommittee on Environmental Management. The Subcommittee’s scope covers generic standards having application in the field of quality management. The preparation of product or industry-specific standards is not within the scope of this Subcommittee. Purpose: The purpose of the ASC Z1 Subcommittee on Environmental Management is to coordinate, review, serve as a consensus body, and, when required by the absence of a qualified and willing standards-writing committee, develop and prepare standards. The Subcommittee also provides advice to other standards-writing bodies when the topic of quality management and assurance is included and interacts with the appropriate international activities. Membership in this Subcommittee consists of national organizations, companies, governmental agencies, and individuals interested in contributing to the standards development process. 7/27/2016 NEW MEMBER APPLICATION ANSI ACCREDITED U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management 10. Sample Letter of Support on company letterhead ASQ Attn: Standards Team 600 N Plankinton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 Re: Support of {candidate} to participate on the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 207 and U.S. ASC Z1 Subcommittee on Environmental Management. Dear TAG 207 and Z1-E Subcommittee Members: {Organization/company/government agency} will support {candidate} to participate on the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 207 and the ASC Z1 Subcommittee. {Candidate} has been employed as a {provide short job description} since {xx}. We authorize {candidate} to participate as a representative of {name of company/organization/agency} by voting on ballots, contributing comments, and attending meetings. This activity serves the needs of our {organization/company/agency} because {reason}. {Name of company/organization/agency} serves as the member of this TAG and {candidate} serves as the primary representative. We understand that we may designate an alternate to receive communications, attend meetings, and vote on behalf of the candidate when applicable. Sincerely, {xx} 7/27/2016