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[FR Doc No: 94-9959]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency

 

U.S. Government Sponsored National Forum on Critical Issues 
Associated With Product Shelf-Life

AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of conference.

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SUMMARY: The Office of The Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and 
Technology), in cooperation with the Defense logistics Agency (DLA) and 
Navy Ship Parts Control Center (NSPCC), is sponsoring a Government-
Industry Conference on July 12-13, 1994, in New Cumberland, 
Pennsylvania. The purpose of this Forum is to provide representatives 
from Government and industry with an opportunity to exchange ideas and 
explore new initiatives within the area of product shelf-life.

    The conference will include the following topics: (1) Type II 
Extendible (test/inspect) Shelf-Life Items (a) cost effectiveness of 
test/inspection/extension criteria, (b) documentation/distribution of 
test/inspection results, and (c) assignment of Type II Shelf-Life Codes 
to next higher assembly or consumable item; (2) Elastomers/Rubber 
Products (i.e., tires, o-rings, hoses and belts) (a) effectiveness of 
current packaging, management, and storage procedures, (b) current and 
future recycling/reutilization initiatives, and (c) biodegradability of 
elastomerics; (3) Environmental Concerns of Expired Shelf-Life 
Material, i.e., chemicals, petroleum products, batteries, paints, 
sealants, and adhesives (a) alternative disposal methods, (b) 
processing/handling of hazardous materiels (HAZMAT), (c) improving 
management procedures and upgrading storage capabilities for shelf-
life/HAZMAT materiel, (d) establishing a cross reference system for 
HAZMAT which provides an equivalent/alternative product with a greater 
shelf-life period, and/or a reduced hazard and (e) recycling and reuse 
opportunities; (4) Improving the Procurement Process to Reduce Excess 
Quantities and Decrease Excessive Disposal (a) using EDI and DVD to 
procure short shelf-life and HAZMAT items, and (b) modifications to 
unit of issues and quantity per unit pack to reduce wastes and cost; 
(5) Expectations of Government and Industry in Item Introduction (a) 85 
percent Shelf-Life remaining requirement, (b) making requirements, (c) 
challenging shelf-life requirements, and (d) contractor liability (6) 
New Initiatives to Increase Product Shelf-Life. Prospective Presenters 
on these or other related topics are encouraged to submit a one page 
summary outlining your area of interest. Facilitators for the event is 
the Procurement Technical Assistance (PTA) Center of SEDA-Council of 
Governments.
    Please submit your topic summaries and conference attendance list 
by May 6 to Mr. Neil Fowler, SEDA-COG, R.R.1, Box 372, Lewisburg, PA 
17837, or call (717) 524-4491.

DATES: July 12-13, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Ramada Hotel-Harrisburg, PA, PA Turnpike Exit 18 and 
Interstate 83, New Cumberland PA 17070.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 25, 1994.

CONTACT: For further information contact Mr. Neil Fowler, SEDA-COG 
Phone (717) 524-4491 or Mr. Michael Pipan, Director, DoD Shelf-Life 
Program, at (703) 274-6197 or Ms. Debbie Trautman, Navy Shelf-Life 
Focal Point at (717) 790-3504.
Patrick J. Mulcahy,
Chief, Electronic Publishing Team.
[FR Doc. 94-9959 Filed 4-22-94; 8:45 am]
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