Consistent with section 12b of the act, this circular directs the secretary of commerce to issue guidance to the agencies in order to coordinate conformity assessment activities. A primer obama white other authorities, should be consulted for further information. Federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities. As gaos report noted, cpscs existing policy on voting and holding leadership positions in voluntary standards organizations is more restrictive than ombs guidance on voluntary standards participation in omb circular a119 revised, federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in. In the information collection document appearing at 82 fr 51256, on november 3, 2017, on page 51256, second column, paragraph 1, lines 1 through 7 are corrected to replace the reference to an outdated version of office of management and budget omb circular a119. Omb circular a 119 on the use and development of consensus standards requires the following. The revision to omb circular a119 creates a distinction between those activities that result in voluntary consensus standards and those that take. Applications of voluntary consensus standards and industry. Advancement act of 1995, to issue guidance to the agencies on making their reports to omb, to direct the secretary o f commerce to issue policy guidance for conformity assessment, and to make changes for clarity. Joe bhatia, ansi president and ceo together with nttaa, omb a 119 defines u. Revision of omb circular a119, federal participation in the. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the request for comments on a proposed revision of omb circular a119.
Joe bhatia, ansi president and ceo together with nttaa, omb a119 defines u. Omb circular a 119, transmittal memorandum dated 021098 federal participation in the development and use of voluntary standards omb circular a 122, dated 060198 cost principles for nonprofit organizations omb circular a 123, dated 062195 management accountability and control. The office of management and budget omb has revised circular a119. Revised omb circulara119 establishes policies on federal use and development of voluntary. Federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities february 10, 1998 j. Agencies assigned responsibilities for data categories by omb circular no. The white house office of management and budget released a revision of omb circular a119 in january 2016. Circular a 110 is issued under the authority of 31 u. The office of management and budget omb serves the president of the united states in overseeing the implementation of his vision across the executive branch. Omb circular a 16, revised august 19, 2002, is a government circular that was created by the united states office of management and budget omb to provide guidance for federal agencies that create, maintain or use spatial data directly or indirectly through the establishment of the national spatial data infrastructure nsdi and the federal geographic data committee fgdc.
In accordance with the nttaa, omb circular a119, 21 cfr 10. This revision stated that the policy of the federal government, in its procurement and regulatory activities, is to. Director should just reaffirm and note the successes that the nttaa and omb circular a 119 have brought to the agencies and the public they serve. Icc statement on revision of omb a119, published january 27, 2016. Ansi response to request for comments on a proposed. Be careful not to use an item number that may be unique to one manufacturer. Instructions or information issued by omb to federal.
Standards developed by voluntary consensus standards bodies are often. Omb circular a119, 26402641 201800779 download as pdf 2640 federal register vol. If you have any questions concerning the enclosed report, please. These standards include provisions requiring that owners of relevant intellectual property have. Comments on file number s7 01 specifically omb circular no. A119 revised accompanying federal register materials. Government functions often involve products or services that must meet reliable standards. Omb circular a 119, revised by the office of management and budget omb in january 2016, spells out the government strategy for standards development. Enterprise information management eim minimum metadata standards. Omb proposes revising circular a119 regarding government. The report on federal agencies standards activities covering fiscal year 1998 was. Some of the documents on this page were created as pdfs.
Enforcement of intellectual property rights is a critical and efficient tool we can use, as a gov ernment, to strengthen the economy, support jobs and promote exports. Icc statement on revision of omb a119, published january. The purpose of the proposed revision was to provide policy guidance to the agencies, to provide instructions on the new reporting requirements, to conform the circulars terminology to the act, and to improve the. Response to request for comments on a proposed revision of.
Revised omb circulara119 establishes policies on federal use and development of voluntary consensus standards and on conformity assessment activities. The revision to omb circular a119 creates a distinction between those activities that result in voluntary consensus standards and those that take place outside of that process. Management and budget omb circular a 119 and as required by section 12d of the national technology transfer and advancement act amendments of 1996 nttaa, p. Circular a110 is issued under the authority of 31 u. When we think of open systems architectures, its important to realize that there is a direct. Nongovernment standard is a standard as defined above that is in the form of a standardization document developed by a private sector association, organization or technical society which plans, develops, establishes or. In accordance with the nttaa, omb circular a 119, 21 cfr 10. Many such standards, appropriate or adaptable for the governments purposes, are available from private voluntary standards bodies.
Omb circular a76 supplemental handbook in html or pdf, dated 40196. It promotes agency participation on standards bodies, specifies reporting requirements on conformity assessment activities, and informs agencies of their statutory obligations related to. For purposes of this policy, voluntary consensus standards are standards developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, both domestic and international. Entitled federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities, the document is intended to encourage federal agencies to benefit from the expertise of the private sector, promote federal. Omb circular a119 revised, federal participation in the development and use. Management and budget omb circular a119 and as required by section 12d of the national technology transfer and advancement act amendments of 1996 nttaa, p. This report has also been submitted to you via email in wp 6. Regulatory affairs oira january 2016 update to omb circular a119 which was revised to better serve americas economy in an increasingly interdependent world. The american national standards institute ansi coordinator of the u. The report covers the period october 1, 1995, through september 30, 1996. Omb circular a119, revised by the office of management and budget omb in january 2016, spells out the government strategy for standards development. National technology transfer and advancement act p. Use of open standards in agency regulations and procurements.
Office of management and budget omb approval under the paperwork reduction act of 1980 44 u. In the information collection document appearing at 82 fr 51256, on november 3, 2017, on page 51256, second column, paragraph 1, lines 1 through 7 are corrected to replace the reference to an outdated version of office of management and budget omb circular a 119. Omb circular a119, transmittal memorandum dated 021098 federal participation in the development and use of voluntary standards omb circular a122, dated 060198 cost principles for nonprofit organizations omb circular a123, dated 062195 management accountability and control. Circular a110 revised 111993 as further amended 93099. Legal implications of voluntary consensus standards. Omb circular a, managing information as a strategic resource, july 26, 2016 omb circular a119 revised, federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities, february 10, 1998 clingercohen act information technology management reform act of 1996. Omb circular a16, revised august 19, 2002, is a government circular that was created by the united states office of management and budget omb to provide guidance for federal agencies that create, maintain or use spatial data directly or indirectly through the establishment of the national spatial data infrastructure nsdi and the federal geographic data committee fgdc. Omb circular a119 was last revised on october 20, 1993. Mar 10, 2014 a few weeks ago, the white house office of management and budgets omb proposed revisions to circular a119 entitled federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities. The office of management and budget omb has revised circular a 119. Director should just reaffirm and note the successes that the nttaa and omb circular a119 have brought to the agencies and the public they serve. Omb circular a119, transmittal memorandum, federal participation in the development and use of voluntary standards 02101998 omb circular a122, cost principles for nonprofit organizations 05102004 html or pdf 55 pages, 220 kb, relocated to 2 cfr, part 230 17 pages, 235 kb. Dan bart president and ceo valley view corporation. The office of management and budget omb has revised circular a119, federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities, in light of changes that have taken place in the world of regulation, standards, and conformity assessment since the circular was last revised in 1998.
Omb circular a21 cost principles for educational institutions 05102004 109 pages, 263 kb, relocated to 2 cfr, part 220 30. An updated look at the federal policies governing how. A119 federal participation in the development and use of voluntary standards, and other applicable law and policies. A few weeks ago, the white house office of management and budgets omb proposed revisions to circular a119 entitled federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities. The purpose of this primer is to offer a summary of the requirements of omb circular a 4. Revision of omb circular a119, federal participation in the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and in conformity assessment activities, on february 11, 2014 79 fed.
Proposed implementation of the government paperwork. See request for comments on a proposed revision of omb circular no. Omb has published its finalized version of omb a119, a document that has guided federal agencies use of private sector standards since the early 1980s. A119 federal register federal participation in the. Consistent with the requirements of omb circular a119, agencies should use voluntary consensus standards to help define the performance requirements. Response to request for comments on a proposed revision. Omb circular a 119 was last revised on october 20, 1993. In the information collection document appearing at 82 fr 51256, on november 3, 2017, on page 51256, second column, paragraph 1, lines 1 through 7 are corrected to replace the reference to an outdated version of office of management and budget omb circular a.