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AMPPlify Update July 2023

| View in browser A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE AMPP COMMUNITY JULY 2023 In this AMPPlify Update: AMPP News: AMPP Takes Advocacy Message to Capitol Hill   AMPP Insights:  Celebrating the New Chapter Officers AMPP Tech: This Month's Technical Content AMPP Career Center: This Month's Job Opportunities  AMPP Store:  Is AC corrosion a threat to your pipeline? AMPP Standards: Newly Published, Revised, and Reaffirmed Standards AMPP NEWS AMPP Takes Advocacy Message to Capitol Hill   On June 21, more than 40 AMPP members and staff participated in AMPP Legislative Day. They met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to advocate for legislation that impacts our industry.   The AMPP 2023 Legislative Priorities Include:  Passing H.R. 4064/S. 1932, Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2023, through both Chambers of Congress Supporting the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy & Oversight (CPO) and building our Congressional Corrosion Prevention Caucus Supporting the passage of H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act Thank you to all participants and supporters for helping us share the message of corrosion control and coatings protection with key legislators and to advocate for legislation key to our industry! Check out all the posts and photos from the day on our LinkedIn feed.   AMPP Helps to Introduce Legislation to Prevent Bridge Corrosion U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen standards for federally funded infrastructure projects by ensuring that critical corrosion prevention work is done by qualified workers using proven techniques.    Some of the H.R. 4064/S.1932 Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2023 will require corrosion planning and training for all federal investments in bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects. This bill will create legislative safeguards for federal investment in bridge construction, protect the environment, and enhance public safety in the future.    The Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2023 will play a crucial role in supporting AMPP's mission of advancing materials performance to safeguard society, assets, and the environment.    Nominate Someone for the 2024 AMPP Awards  The AMPP awards recognize outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations in our industry, acknowledging work in areas such as academia, research, fieldwork, mentoring, and more. A total of 12 categories are available, but we need your help to spotlight the top accomplishment of the year! Nominations are accepted until September 1. AMPP INSIGHTS Celebrating the New Chapter Officers: Empowering AMPP's Global Chapters for Progress We’re excited to welcome and congratulate the newly elected officers who will be leading their respective chapters within AMPP's global network. These individuals represent our mission to protect and preserve materials and infrastructure systems, and we congratulate them on their well-deserved new roles.   The new chapter leaders are crucial in connecting local needs with AMPP's global strategies. They shape policies and initiatives relevant to their communities, driven by a shared commitment to AMPP's goals. With their guidance, the chapters will achieve great things by fostering community, improving education, and championing initiatives. We are looking forward to their positive impact as we work together for a safer world through innovation and collaboration as AMPP.   Log in to your member profile to see the new leaders who will be shaping your chapter's future. Member Moments AMPP Central Florida Chapter  At the AMPP Central Florida Chapter's May meeting, Byron Evetts, PE, presented the newly enacted FL Statute 553.889. This law, unanimously passed by the Florida legislature in response to the tragic Surfside condominium collapse in Miami, focuses on high-rise inspections. The changes, impact on the coatings and corrosion industry, and what to expect in the future were covered in great detail for the Chapter members. AMPP TECH Piping Failure: Petroleum Refinery Fire Water Line Improving Concrete Prep Productivity on Large-Scale Projects Modeling Electrochemical Performance of Reinforced Concrete... Corrosion Prevention Using Real-Time Data in Oil Fields Celebrating Women in Engineering Specifying Coatings for Water/Wastewater Treatment AMPP EVENTS DOD Corrosion Prevention Technology & Innovation Symposium Monday, August 14 - Thursday, August 17, 2023 Tucson, Arizona AMPP Nonmetallics Conference Monday, September 4 - Wednesday, September 6, 2023  Muscat, Oman AMPP Central Conference Monday, September 11 – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Albuquerque, NM AMPP Eastern Conference Monday, October 2 – Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Savannah, GA   Build Your Business Exclusive networking is back! The AMPP Connect Contractor Program is a hosted buyer program that provides one-on-one opportunities to network with potential new business partners during AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. Are you interested in becoming a qualified buyer? Learn more and apply today! AMPP CAREER CENTER Corporate Member Postings: Materials Engineer  Elzly Technology Corporation \| Reston, Virginia, United States (Hybrid) Technical Manager  Sherwin-Williams \| Marengo, Illinois, United States (On-Site) Other Job Postings: Sr. Professional, Materials Science Innovation - Chemistry  Under Armour \| Baltimore, Maryland, United States (On-Site) Operating Technician - Paint Maker 2nd Shift  The Sherwin-Williams Company \| Andover, Kansas, United States (On-Site) Project Engineer  National Fuel Gas \| Erie, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site) Painter I  REV Group, Inc. \| Ocala, Florida, United States (On-Site) View All Corrosion and Coatings Jobs  Looking For Assistance With Employee Recruitment?  Look no further than AMPP's Career Center, where you can post your job openings and reach thousands of professionals in the Corrosion and Coatings industry. Don't wait, click here to post your job openings today and enhance your recruitment efforts. AMPP STORE Is AC corrosion a threat to your pipeline? AC corrosion poses a threat to the safety and reliability of underground pipelines. Our title “AC Corrosion of Pipelines” helps you understand the phenomenon so you can assess the risks and develop appropriate maintenance and monitoring practices to safeguard pipelines from corrosion-related damage, minimize future costs, and increase the sustainability of your pipeline operations. Reduce your corrosion threats now. AMPP STANDARDS Newly Published Standards:  AMPP SP21417-2023, Performance Requirements for Navy Ships Exterior Topside Coatings   Revised/Reaffirmed Standards:  NACE SP0192-2023, Monitoring Corrosion in Oil and Gas Production with Iron Counts  You Talk...We Listen Tell us how we are doing and what you would like to see in future AMPPlify Updates. We want to hear from you in this quick two-minute AMPP Poll. 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