Materials Performance

OCT 2017

Materials Performance is the world's most widely circulated magazine dedicated to corrosion prevention and control. MP provides information about the latest corrosion control technologies and practical applications for every industry and environment.

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Annual conference has a robust student program and is the site of many NACE Foundation scholarship awards. 29 NACE INTERNATIONAL: VOL. 56, NO. 10 MATERIALS PERFORMANCE OCTOBER 2017 Serving the Corrosion Industry for 75 Years Public Affairs Over the years, NACE Public Affairs has been at the heart of efforts to promote the association, educate society about the importance of corrosion control, and incor- porate NACE standards into government regulations. The U.S. Federal Government and more than 40 states reference NACE standards and certification programs in their regulations, most commonly in the fields of oil and gas, hazardous waste, and water/waste water. As NACE has grown, it expanded its government affairs efforts on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies—most notably the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Much of the association's success in Wash- ington, DC is directly linked to NACE's initi- ation of a 2002 investigation by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on the costs of corrosion. This study, "Corrosion Costs and Preventive Strategies in the United States," showed the total annual estimated direct cost of corrosion was $276 billion, about 3.1% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). In 2016, NACE released a two-year study, the "Interna- tional Measures of Prevention, Application, and Economics of Corrosion Technologies" (IMPACT), to examine the current role of corrosion management in industry and government and to establish best practices. This global study—the first of its kind— found that the cost of corrosion is $2.5 tril- lion, which is equivalent to 3.4% of the world's GDP. It estimates that savings of between 15 and 35% of this cost could be realized if current best practices are employed. More information can be found at impact.nace.org. NACE has also followed changes in pipeline safety legislation over the years and sponsored several highly successful pipeline integrity management seminars. In 2003, the U.S. Congress passed a law requiring the Secretary of Defense to desig- nate a specific office to oversee corrosion prevention and control, and the DoD Cor- rosion Policy and Oversight Office was cre- ated. Since then, NACE has served as a strategic partner with this office, as it car- ries out its mission to enhance DoD efforts to improve design and maintenance of DoD vehicles, equipment, and infrastruc- ture. As a strategic partner, NACE has pro- vided training and certification courses to military personnel as well as other initia- tives to support the DoD's efforts to fight corrosion. NACE International Foundation The NACE International Foundation has been in existence within NACE since 1986. It was originally created as the Endowment Committee to provide mem- bers and other industry professionals the opportunity to donate toward scholarships for students and young aspiring scientists with corrosion control interests. In 2002, the Endowment Committee was officially transformed into what is now known as the NACE International Foundation, a non- profit organization with the mission to pro- mote awareness and create educational opportunities for the future, global corro- sion workforce. As the only organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting the interests of the future generation of engineers and professionals in the field of corrosion, the NACE Foundation has created many inno- vative and groundbreaking programs that focus on increasing public awareness on corrosion issues. These include the imple- mentation of education programs, aca- demic scholarships, business partnerships, student awards, a workforce development program for returning veterans, and pro- viding funding for the Elcometer Build- ing—the 15,000-ft 2 (1,394-m 2 ) training cen- ter in Houston. To memorialize this endeavor and the continuous efforts of many, the Founders Award was created in 2005 to recognize exceptional contribu- tions and meritorious work by individuals on behalf of the Foundation. More informa- tion can be found at www.nace-foundation. org. Seventy-Five Years of Member-Driven Success As the structure of NACE has grown and changed over its 75-year history, one thing remains the same—NACE is driven by its members. The NACE Board of Directors, area and activities committees, TCC com- mittees, and many other active members provide valuable oversight and input to ensure that the association best serves its diverse membership. NACE leadership is continually involved in strategic planning to address the association's direction and define its goals and objectives for years to come. To commemorate NACE's 70th anniver- sary in 2013, the NACE Past Presidents Council compiled a complete, illustrated history of the association from the time it was founded by 11 pipeline engineers in 1943. This book is being updated and revised to honor NACE's 75th anniversary and will be released at CORROSION 2018. It highlights the knowledge and expertise of dedicated members and staff, as well as the activities conducted over the years that have led to the thriving, 36,000-member international technical society that NACE is today.

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