# Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities
> **National Institute of Standards and Technology** · Final rule. · Published 2020-09-29 · Effective 2020-10-29 · 85 FR 60904
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-18745
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** National Institute of Standards and Technology
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 60904
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 287
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/29/2020-18745/guidance-on-federal-conformity-assessment-activities)
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