Upcoming
C63® Meeting:
The
ANSC-C63® Steering Committee decided to hold its next meeting Oct 19-22, 2026 in
Frederick,
Meeting
space will be available for working groups on Monday. Working Group Chairs and
Secretaries should be contacted in advance to schedule meeting times.
Subcommittee
meetings will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Main Committee will meet on
Thursday. No other meetings will be held during the Main Committee meeting.
Meeting Schedule
FAQ: Contact Information and Frequently Asked
Questions
Air transportation
Ground
Transportation
Hotel Information
Restaurant Information
Local Attractions
Meeting
location:
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
+1-301-644-3248
Note: The
meeting schedules below are subject to change. Check this page later to obtain a final
meeting schedule. Meeting agendas, if available, may be found by clicking the
hyperlinks in this table:
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ANSC-C63
® DRAFT-1 Meeting Schedule for October 19 - October 22,
2026 Subject to Change! Local time shown below: |
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Mon Oct 19 |
AM |
PM |
Evening |
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0845 -
1015 - Open |
1300-1430
- C63.10.DTS.UNII 1445
-1645 - SC5 |
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Tues Oct 20 |
AM |
PM |
Evening |
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0830-1200
- SC1 |
1300-1630
- SC4 |
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Wed Oct 21 |
AM |
PM |
Evening |
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1700 – 1845 - C63® |
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Thu Oct 22 |
AM |
PM |
Evening |
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0830-1200
- Main Committee |
1300 -
1600 –Main Committee |
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* US
EMC Standards Corp Board members only.
** Steering Committee
members only.
Contact information and Frequently Asked Questions:
Please read this
entire page before asking questions. Most questions are covered here or in one
of the links provided for more information.
Meeting Facility
For questions about the meeting facility, first read the information on this
page that describes the facility. Jerry Ramie is
the C63® point of contact.
Meeting Dates and Times
For questions about the Main Committee, Subcommittee or Working Group meeting
dates and times, see the meeting schedule.
(above)
Subcommittee Meetings
For questions about the topics covered during Tuesday or Wednesday Subcommittee
meetings:
Working Group Meetings
For questions about topics covered during Working Group meetings, contact the
appropriate Working Group Chair using the links on the meeting schedule.
The Working Groups are also listed on the corresponding Subcommittee
pages on the C63®
web page. To find a Working Group Chair:
Main Committee Meeting
For questions about the C63® Main Committee meeting on Thursday,
first read the Generic Agenda for the meeting.
If you still have questions, you may contact Bob DeLisi, the ANSC-C63®
Chair.
Remote Participation
Most Subcommittee or Working
Group Chairs allow teleconference participation in their meetings. Contact the appropriate Chair of the
Subcommittee or Working Group to confirm whether remote participation will be
available and to request login information. There will be no telephone or web-meeting
participation in the Main Committee meeting on Thursday.
Meeting Room
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The
meeting room will be open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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A
data projector is available in the meeting rooms.
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A
wireless internet connection is available in the meeting rooms.
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Coffee,
tea and soft drinks will be available in the meeting rooms.
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Lunch will be in the meeting rooms.
Recommended: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The hotel is located near Historic Frederick and the
Rental
cars: All rental car
companies are located at the airport. Free shuttle buses take customers between
the rental lot and the Main Terminal. Contact the rental company directly to
make or change a rental car reservation.
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Shuttle
services
Shared-ride van operators provide
door-to-door service between
Shared-ride van counters are located on
the lower level of the Main Terminal, down the ramps near Doors 2 and 6.
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Taxi
Service
Washington Flyer Taxicabs provides
exclusive, 24-hour taxi service to and from
Taxis are available on the lower level of
the Main Terminal outside Doors 2 and 6. Signs in the baggage claim area will
direct travelers to the taxi queues.
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Uber and Lyft
Authorized Uber
and Lyft drivers may pick up passengers at
Travelers can request a
ride using the appropriate mobile app and coordinate directly with their driver
regarding the pickup location.
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Metro
Rail
The bus departs from Door 4 on the
Arrivals level of the Main Terminal. Tickets may be purchased at the counter
near the departure area.
Automobile rental at airport:
Rental cars:
All rental car companies are located at the airport. Free shuttle buses take
customers between the rental lot and the Main Terminal. Contact the rental
company directly to make or change a rental car reservation.
Attendees will be responsible for making
their own reservations. When calling any
nearby hotels to make your reservation, you
should ask for the A2LA Corporate Rate.
Check with the hotel for final rates. Most meeting attendees stay at the
Host Hotel:
5311
Buckeystown Pike
Standard Rate: $169.00 USD plus tax per night for single or double
occupancy. More information
Includes complimentary breakfast wireless internet access in the guest rooms,
complimentary use of
Cut-off Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026. Please make your reservation soon in
order secure your room rate.
For Reservations: Click here
or call 1-301-698-2500
Alternate Hotel:
Homewood Suites
4950 Westview Drive,
Phone: (301) 663-9600
Discover everything you need for a
successful stay in a modern suite at this extended-stay hotel.
Manalú Italian Restaurant
Authentic
Italian dishes, handcrafted pasta and brick-oven pizza. This is one of the most
convenient local restaurants for guests staying near A2LA and the Courtyard.
Reservations are available. Closed Sundays.
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The Tasting Room
Upscale
regional cuisine with European influences, an extensive wine selection and a
polished downtown atmosphere.
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Brewer’s Alley
Local Attractions and Fun Stuff to
Do:
Things to do in Frederick, MD
Happening During
Your Visit:
Moon Festival
October 18
at 1:30 p.m.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
presents a family-friendly production inspired by the Mid-Autumn Festival,
Asian folklore and modern Asian American life.
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Alone:
Tales from Edgar Allan Poe
October 17–26
A multimedia, one-person
performance featuring The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, Annabel Lee and other
works by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Fall Fest at
October 24, 11:00 a.m.–5:00
p.m.
Enjoy seasonal food and
drinks, local businesses and family-friendly fall activities in Downtown
Frederick. The festival continues on October 25.