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PUBLICATIONS

Preserving the Miracle

Published

Author(s)

W G. Leight

Abstract

This article discusses how standards are developed; the roles played by the private sector and by government, including mandates of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act; conformity assessment; and the need for active participation by all affected parties.
Citation
Partnership in RMS Standards Newsletter
Volume
4
Issue
No. 1
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

conformity assessment, National Technology Transfer and Advance, participation, standards, standards development, trade

Citation

Leight, W. (2000), Preserving the Miracle, Partnership in RMS Standards Newsletter (Accessed October 11, 2025)

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Created January 1, 2000, Updated February 17, 2017
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