Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities
other · National Institute of Standards and Technology · Published 2020-09-29 · Effective 2020-10-29 · 85 FR 60904
Document
Document number
2020-18745
Federal Register citation
85 FR 60904
CFR reference
15 CFR 287
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Publication date
2020-09-29
Effective date
2020-10-29
Commerce docket
Docket No.: 200813-0217
Abstract
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces revisions to regulations updating guidance on Federal agency use of conformity assessment that reflects advancement in conformity assessment concepts, and the evolution in Federal agency strategies and coordination in using and relying on conformity assessment. The provisions are solely intended to be used as guidance for agencies in their use and reliance on conformity assessment to meet agency requirements and do not preempt the agency authority and responsibility to make decisions authorized by statute or required in establishing regulatory, procurement, or programmatic activities.