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CODES AND STANDARDS

1.4 CHAPTER ONE

3. Advancing the knowledge of problems involved in the development of resources, pro-
duction, and distribution of safe and adequate water supplies
4. Educating the public on the problems of water supply and promoting a spirit of coopera-
tion between consumers and suppliers in solving problems
5. Conducting research to determine the causes of the problems of providing a safe and
adequate water supply and proposing solutions in an effort to improve the quality and
quantity of the water supply

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

The purpose of the AWS is to encourage in the broadest sense the advancement of welding,
to encourage and conduct research in sciences related to welding, and to engage and assist in
the development of sound practices for the application of welding and related processes.

COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION (CGA)

The CGA is a trade organization that writes and publishes guides, in the form of pamphlets,
that include all aspects of compressed gas storage, distribution, and purity.

CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING
PRACTICE (CGMP)

cGMP is a regulation established by 21 CFR 210 and 211 in the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act. It establishes minimum good practices for methods, controls, facili-
ties, manufacturing, processing, and packing of items to ensure they meet the requirements
covered by the act. Enforcement is provided by the FDA.
cGMP has no strict guidelines and is completely subject to reviewers of the FDA. It is
intended to detail what must be done rather than how. The manufacturers must establish
the durability and safety of all products to the public, and prove they meet the purity and
efficacy characteristics that they represent to possess by application to the FDA.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

The Code of Federal Regulations is the collection of the general and permanent rules and regu-
lations originally published in the Federal Register by agencies of the federal government.
There are 50 separate titles that are revised once a year. The most up-to-date information will
be found in the Federal Register on a daily basis until revision is made to the CFR.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

Created in 1970, the EPA is a government organization responsible for the prevention of pol-
lution to the environment. The EPA creates national pollution standards and criteria, creates
compliance and enforcement plans, and performs research and development for identifying
pollution-related risks. Criminal enforcement is also within the jurisdiction of the EPA.

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