Chair’s Column
International Respect for the U.S. Standards System Korean agencies showed a keen eagerness to learn and understand the various aspects of our system, including metrology, type evaluation, device requirements, and enforcement. Their respect for the United States’ approach to standards development and marketplace oversight was apparent and appreciated. NCWM’s Ongoing Commitment to Equity As we concluded our Interim Meeting in Mobile, we once again set the course for the standards we all rely on to promote and protect equity in the marketplace. The meeting was well attended, with excellent participation during Sunday’s subcommittee and task group meetings. Throughout the event, every meeting demonstrated strong attendance, meaningful discussions, and genuine engagement from NCWM members. Membership is not just about showing up, it is about actively participating in the process. During open hearings, we observed vigorous discussion and debate, with all participants displaying professionalism and respect for differing viewpoints. Committees worked deliberatively, considering all testimony in the development of their status assignments for each agenda item. Some developing items will be assigned to task groups to refine language and content to best meet the needs of regulators and industry, ensuring equity remains central in our work. Looking Forward After a successful first event in Denver last August, we have the second NCWM EVSE Professional Training and Certification scheduled for February 10-13, 2026, in Garden Grove, CA. Stay tuned as NCWM looks to add additional device-specific training and certification events across the regions. Please contact your region’s board representative to request specific training needs that NCWM may provide. I am encouraged by the responsive of the national and regional members of the Professional Development Committee to accept my challenge to modernize their approach and add value to membership during the PDC presentation and report at our meetings. Looking ahead, I am excited to be able to attend the spring annual meetings for the Central and Northeastern Associations and, ultimately, to welcome everyone to the 2026 NCWM Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Our continued efforts remain focused on measuring what matters, ensuring the integrity of commercial transactions, and upholding the principle that Equity Shall Prevail.
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