A new class of classification

Article Abstract:

The Economic Classification Policy Committee has developed the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to replace the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. Designed to facilitate the collection, presentation and analysis of business data and promote uniform presentation and analysis of economic statistical data, NAICS incorporated some changes that were underconsidered in the old system. Since it was developed in the 1930s, when manufacturing was still a dominant economic force, SIC underrepresents sectors that have since become significant. As such, NAICS altered sections in manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, finance and insurance, and health and social assistance, among others.

Analysis, Standard Industrial Classification, Industry classification, North American Industry Classification System

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Steam cleaning wood preservatives

Article Abstract:

The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory developed the dynamic underground stripping and hydrous pyrolysis/oxidation processes for cleaning up contaminants in the ground. In 1997, these processes were applied to cleanup Southern California Edison's site, used for treating wooden utility poles with preservatives. The two processes eliminated about 300,000 lbs of contaminants in six weeks. Cleanup of the site is expected to be completed by 2001 with cost-savings of over $55 million.

Methods, Innovations, United States. Department of Energy. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Soil disinfection

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