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AMPPlify Update September 2023

| View in browser A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE AMPP COMMUNITY SEPTEMBER 2023 In this AMPPlify Update: AMPP News: AMPP Team Ramps Up Advocacy Efforts AMPP Insights:  Schedule Your Practice Exams AMPP Tech: This Month's Technical Content  AMPP Depth:  Unlock Potential with AMPP's Communities of Interest AMPP Events: Join AMPP at one of our featured events AMPP Around the World: Connect with us in person  AMPP Career Center: This Month's Job Opportunities  AMPP Store: Advances in Biomedical Corrosion AMPP Standards: Newly Published, Revised, and Reaffirmed Standards AMPP NEWS AMPP Team Ramps Up Advocacy Efforts   Advocacy efforts are essential for AMPP because they enable the organization to protect and promote the interests of its industry, influence policies and regulations, educate stakeholders, support research and innovation, and address industry challenges. These efforts ultimately contribute to the industry's growth, safety, and sustainability. The Government Relations Team is working on several actions to better inform members of ongoing advocacy efforts and is creating a plan to engage members in active advocacy activities. Other updates from the team include: Government Affairs/Advocacy Webpage: The Government Affairs webpage is being updated for quick access to legislative information and engagement opportunities. A new advocacy website and toolkit will boost local advocacy efforts globally, making engagement effectively easier.   Congress Recess: The U.S. Congress is on recess until after Labor Day. Upon return, Congress will focus on avoiding a projected government shutdown that could occur at the end of September.      4064/S. 1932 Support: The team continues to progress in gaining congressional support for HR. 4064/S.1932, Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act by meeting with offices on this vital legislation.       Learn more about ongoing advocacy and legislative updates at Government Relations - AMPP. AMPP INSIGHTS Your Path to Certification Just Got Easier: Schedule Practice Exams in Your Portal   AMPP is committed to improving based on your feedback, and we’ve heard that you want a more efficient process to purchase and schedule Certification Practice Exams. We hear you and we’re happy to announce that certification practice exams are now available for purchase through your My Certification Portal.   CIP 1, CIP 2, CP1, and CP2 Practice Exams can be found by logging in to your portal, clicking on Schedule/Manage Exams, and then selecting your desired Practice Exam. This enhanced purchasing process makes the exam available for you to schedule the online proctored exam immediately. We’re excited to help you learn and grow on your schedule and implement improvements to our systems based on your feedback! Member Moments AMPP NorCal Chapter The AMPP NorCal Chapter conducted its Annual Picnic at East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Lafayette Reservoir Recreational Area on June 9th, 2023. All AMPP members, families, and friends were invited to join the special event.   The AMPP NorCal Chapter would like to acknowledge the following vendors and thank them for providing the generous raffle gifts.  Accurate Corrosion Control, Inc Alisto Engineering American Construction & Supply, Inc Aurora Environmental Services Inc B&W Distributors Carboline Farwest Corrosion Control Company Global EcoTechnologies, Inc (Enduraflex) JDH Corrosion Lamons Gasket Company Pipeline Diagnostic Services Protection Engineering Sherwin Williams Trenton Corp The AMPP NorCal Chapter would also like to acknowledge our Grill Master, Mr. Billy Campbell, who has performed this challenging barbecue task for 8 years. Thanks to all attendees for making this event successful. AMPP TECH Advances in Protecting Pipelines from Hurricane Damage Flexible Approach Restores Texas Water Pump Station Comparative Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Quantification of Coating Weathering, Long-Term Immersion, and Salt Spray Test Outcomes Everything you need to know about the AMPP logo AMPP’s Malaysia Chapter Hosts First Painters Competition Introduction to Digital Twins for Corrosion Management AMPP DEPTH Unlock Potential with AMPP's Communities of Interest In today's evolving professional landscape, the value of instant, reliable communication cannot be overstated. For members of AMPP, one of the answers to this quest for connectivity is the Technical and Social Communities of Interest online forum.   What Communities of Interest Give You Immediate Connectivity: The world doesn't wait, and neither should you. The forum provides an opportunity for continuous engagement, eliminating the constraint of waiting for the next big event to share, inquire, or advise.   A Melting Pot of Experience: Our diverse community of seasoned experts to enthusiastic newcomers creates a place for learning, sharing, and connecting.   Customized Interactions: The mixture of our community is mirrored in our sub-forums. Whether you're looking to delve deep into a particular area or are on a quest to discover new industry horizons, there's a niche waiting for you.   Communities of Interest isn't just a forum; it's a digital home for our community. It encapsulates the essence of our association: sharing knowledge, fostering connections, and advancing together.   Join us and harness the full potential of what AMPP has to offer. AMPP EVENTS Forefront Innovation Series: Concrete Fundamentals (Spanish) Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Virtual MR0175/ISO 15156 Virtual Workshop-Eastern Hemisphere Wednesday, September 27 – Thursday, September 28, 2023 Virtual AMPP Fall Classic Golf Tournament Monday, October 2, 2023 Houston, TX   AMPP Eastern Conference Monday, October 2 – Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Savannah, GA   MR0175/ISO 15156 Virtual Workshop-Western Hemisphere Tuesday, October 3 – Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Virtual   AMPP AROUND THE WORLD Connect with us in person!  AMPP Staff will be onsite around the world at several upcoming events. Will you be there? If so, come by, say hi, and let’s talk about what’s new and exciting at AMPP. SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC) September 27 - September 29, 2023  San Diego, CA, USA, Booth 6  Chile Corrosion Show (AMPP Chapter event) October 5 - October 6, 2023  Santiago, Chile IMCORRS 2023 - Integrity Management & Corrosion (AMPP Chapter event) October 16 - October 18, 2023  Villahermosa, Mexico AMPP CAREER CENTER Cathodic Protection Specialist  Galvotec Corrosion Services, LLC. \| Harvey, Louisiana, United States (On-Site) Materials Engineer  Elzly Technology Corporation  \| Vineland, New Jersey, United States (Hybrid) Technical Sales Representative  KTA-Tator, Inc. \| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site) Corrosion Technician (or Senior)  Colonial Pipeline Company \| West Deptford, New Jersey, 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 Discover the Latest Breakthroughs in Biomedical Corrosion   "Advances in Biomedical Corrosion: New Trends, Challenges, and Solutions," offers a decade's worth of expert research on the interaction between corrosion and biomedical materials. Dive into the world of metals and alloys, exploring cutting-edge topics from nanomaterial coatings to advanced manufacturing techniques for joint replacements, and unlock the future of biomedical materials.   Buy your copy now. AMPP STANDARDS Featured Standard:  Join us for the Virtual Kick-Off meeting for the New AMPP Standards Committee for SC 26 - Carbon Capture, Alternative Fuels, and Energy Storage   October 24, 2023 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 837 8447 8265 Passcode: 253978   Developed by industry leaders, SC 26 sets the benchmark for materials protection and performance in carbon capture, utilization, and storage, as well as alternative fuel and energy storage technologies. AMPP is shaping a more sustainable future with comprehensive standards, guides, and technical reports covering Co2 transport, hydrogen, biofuels, and more. Join SC 26 Today.   Newly Published Standards:  AMPP Store - AMPP TM21442-2023, Test Method for Evaluation of Protective Coatings for Use Under Insulation   Revised/Reaffirmed Standards:  AMPP Store - NACE TM21431-2023, Test Methods to Evaluate Thermal Properties and Performance of Insulative Coatings   AMPP Store - NACE No. 10/SSPC-PA 6-2023, Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Linings Applied to Bottoms of Carbon Steel Aboveground Storage Tanks   AMPP Store - SSPC-Paint 32-2023, Coal-Tar Emulsion Coating   AMPP Store - NACE TM0498-2023, Evaluation of the Carburization of Alloy Tubes Used for Ethylene Manufacture 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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