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:
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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.
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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.
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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}
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