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Association Insight Augut 1 2018

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W EEKLY EDITION AUGUST 1, 2018 P AGE 10 Looking at the Fiscal Year Ahead for the PSAI, Part II ANDERSON CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 It anticipa tes, potentially, assisting in the development of a new ANSI standard on water - saving devices. And the Plan sets a goal to research and develop information on relevant laws, standards, and guidelines by state. The idea here is to work toward a universal re cognition of, and adherence to, the PSAI's Code of Excellence in the portable sanitation industry. How? First, to engage relevant stakeholders by developing or improving minimum standards, like those for portable restroom trailers and other Industry equi pment. Also by engaging with national and international standard - setting bodies to actively participate in developing and updating key standards in the industry. It also aims to seek opportunities to influence federal agencies like OSHA to update standards for portable restrooms. A final piece is to articulate an organizational approach to public policy and advocacy that leverages resource available to maximize the positive impact on the Industry. The introduction to the Plan indicates that the PSAI has b een on a solid path since 2014, and by delivering that the services, products, and activities that portable sanitation companies want and need. But it also makes clear that industry surveys say that more change and innovation is needed, and that there are needs and ways the PSAI must look at to remain relevant to the portable sanitation industry in the future -- while addressing potential Members to draw them in to be a vital, necessary entity. In short, it reads, doing what got us here won't take us to the next level, and we have to "kick it up a notch." And that's a "strategery" that even Will Ferrell's Dubya might approve. -- GR

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