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British Columbia Institute of Technology, Group for Advanced Information Technology (GAIT) develops advanced computer technologies and concepts to solve complex problems for industry clients.

Partnership for Critical Infrastructure Security. The mission of the Partnership is to coordinate cross-sector initiatives and complement public-private efforts to promote the assurance of reliable provisions of critical infrastructure services in the face of emerging risks to economic and national security.

US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Assurance supports the national security of the United States by working in close collaboration with State and local governments and the private sector to protect the Nation against severe energy supply disruptions. Index of Documents

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

United States Federal Bureau of Investigation

The White House

National Academy Press

NAB Computer and Telecommunications Board is a pioneer in framing and analyzing Internet policy, CSTB provides independent assessments of technical and public policy issues relating to computing and communications.

Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISAC)

Food Industry ISAC

Energy ISAC

Electricity ISAC

Water ISAC

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The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is the world's leading organization dedicated to the advancement of ceramics. ACerS, an international association that provides the latest technical, scientific and educational information to its Members and others in the ceramics and related materials field, structures its services, staff and capabilities to meet the needs of the ceramics community, related fields, and the general public.

The ACS is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of 161,000 members—60% from industry, at all degree levels. This provides ample opportunity for peer interaction, regardless of your professional or scientific interests. There are 34 ACS divisions, representing a wide range of disciplines for chemists, chemical engineers and technicians.

Founded in 1908, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a nonprofit organization providing leadership to the chemical engineering profession. Representing 57,000 members in industry, academia, and government, AIChE provides forums to advance the theory and practice of the profession, upholds high professional standards and ethics, and supports excellence in education. Institute members range from undergraduate students, to entry-level engineers, to chief executive officers of major corporations.

American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) is organized and operated exclusively to advance, record and disseminate significant knowledge of engineering and the arts and sciences involved in the production and use of minerals, metals, energy sources and materials for the benefit of humankind, both directly as AIME and through Member Societies.

The Canadian Grain Commission provides grain quality management and quantity assurance, and is dedicated to excellent and responsive service supporting producers, all sectors of the grain industry and their customers.

CSA International is an independent, not-for-profit organization supported by more than 8,000 members. They have a network of offices, partners, and strategic alliances in Canada, the U.S., and around the world. Established in 1919, CSA International is a leader in the field of standards development and the application of these standards through product certification, management systems registration, and information products.CSA International's purpose is to make standards work for people and business.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is a statistical agency in the U.S. Department of Energy created by Congress in 1977. EIA's mission is to develop energy data and analyses that help enhance the understanding of energy issues on the part of business, government, and the general public.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing science and technology-based solutions of indispensable value to global energy customers. To carry out their mission, they manage a far-reaching program of scientific research, technology development, and product implementation.

The Fieldbus Foundation is a consortium of more than 100 companies from around the globe dedicated to a single, interoperable, international fieldbus standard.

The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) is a trade association of the U.S. Glass Industry that includes among its members, representatives of all four sectors: Flat, Container, Fiber and Specialty. The mission of the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council is to facilitate, organize and promote the interests and growth of the U.S. glass industry through cooperation in the areas of technology, productivity and the environment.

As the only individual-membership organization in the grain operations industry, the Grain Elevator and Processing Society is an international professional society dedicated to providing its members with forums to generate leadership, innovation and excellence in grain-related industry operations.

IAS is a world leader in the advancement of technology and dissemination of technical information to support professionals engaged in the applications of electrical and electronic engineering to industry.

Founded in 1906, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. The IEC was founded as a result of a resolution passed at the International Electrical Congress held in St. Louis (USA) in 1904. The membership consists of more than 50 participating countries, including all the world's major trading nations and a growing number of industrializing countries.

The IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., helps advance global prosperity by promoting the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.

The Industrial Computing Society broadens the application of industrial computing technology through education and information and supports the development of new industrial computing technology.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies from some 130 countries, one from each country. ISO is a non-governmental organization established in 1947. The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.

ISA is an international, nonprofit, educational organization. The Society fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) administers the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation's mines. MSHA carries out the mandates of the Mine Act at all mining and mineral processing operations in the United States, regardless of size, number of employees, commodity mined, or method of extraction.

The non-profit National Fire Protection Association publishes the National Electrical CodeŽ, the Life Safety CodeŽ, the Fire Prevention CodeT, the National Fuel Gas CodeŽ, and the National Fire Alarm CodeŽ. NFPA is currently developing the first consensus-based building code. The mission of NFPA, which was organized in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

The National Lime Association is the trade association for U. S. and Canadian manufacturers of high calcium quicklime, dolomitic quicklime, and hydrated lime, collectively referred to as "lime." NLA represents the interests of its members in Washington, provides input on standards and specifications for lime, and funds and manages research on current and new uses for lime.

The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. OSHA establishes protective standards, enforces those standards, and reaches out to employers and employees through technical assistance and consultation programs.

The U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Resources Program is responsible for providing and communicating current, unbiased information on the occurrence, quality, quantity, and availability of mineral resources.

WorkSafeBC (Workers' Compensation Board of BC) is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. We consult with and educate employers and workers and monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, WorkSafeBC works with the affected parties to provide return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits, and a range of other services.

The World Batch Forum will continue to be the premier global professional organization and the leading knowledge resource for batch manufacturing. WBF provides its membership a competitive advantage in the world market.