ASTM International Standard Practice for Defining Movements, Shipments, and Transfers of Tangible Property ASTM E2671-10

1.1 This practice defines and clarifies the differences between movements, shipments, and transfers of tangible property to support the goals and mission of the entity. 1.2 This practice is intended to be applicable and appropriate for tangible property holding entities. 1.3 This practice contains information on movements, shipments, and transfers as defined herein and includes other terms from Terminology E2135. 1.4 This practice enables effective and consistent communication across entities through standard use of the terminology. 1.5 This practice does not include actual instructions or directions on how to complete or conduct movements, shipments, or transfers. 1.6 For the purpose of clarification and communication, shipment and movement are considered two different activities in this practice. 1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.