Government's Role in Standards-Related Activities: Analysis of Comments

摘要

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, supported by a panel of standards experts from other agencies, conducted a hearing on April 3-5, 1990, to gather information, insights, and comments relating to improving U.S. participation in international standards-related activities and to possible Government actions. Oral presentations were made by 65 organizations and individuals; written submissions were received from 257 others. Thorough review of the hearing transcripts and the complete supplementary written record reveals a number of areas where the private sector and the Federal Government should take constructive actions, especially with respect to coordinating mechanisms for conformity assessment processes.