U.S. Federal Register Update

October 10, 2009 – October 16, 2009

The U.S. Federal Register Update contains summaries of entries in the U.S. Federal Register that relate to the standards and conformity assessment community. Summaries are divided into items that would be of broad interest to the entire community (top section) and items that may be more targeted toward specific stakeholders (bottom section). This update is provided on a weekly basis by ANSI as a service to its members as part of the ANSI What’s New? email newsletter.

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Targeted Interest Items

TopicConsensus Standards, Light-Sport Aircraft

Date-FR-Doc.-Pages10/15/2009E9-24746pp. 52997-52999

Standard Ref.ASTM

SummaryThe Federal Aviation Administration has announced the availability of four revised consensus standards to previously accepted consensus standards relating to the provisions of the Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued July 16, 2004, and effective September 1, 2004. ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft developed the revised standards with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) participation. By this notice, the FAA finds the revised standards acceptable for certification ofthe specified aircraft under the provisions of the Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft rule.

Comments marked “Consensus Standards Comments” can be sent to 9-ACE-AVR-LSA-

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TopicVoluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness Program

Date-FR-Doc.-Pages10/16/2009E9-24968pp. 53286-53288

Standard Ref.ASIS, NFPA, BSI

SummaryThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its intent to select standards for adoption in the Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness Program (``PS-Prep''). The notice finalizes the criteria to be used in selecting standards for the PS-Prep Program; discusses the prospective adoption of the three identified standards, including the approach for collaboration with the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) sectors and considerations for small business in the adoption of the three identified standards; and poses specific questions for which comment is sought.

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TopicVehicular Digital Multimedia Evidence Recording System Standard Special Technical Committee

Date-FR-Doc.-Pages10/16/2009E9-249041p. 53298

Standard Ref.N/A

SummaryThe National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is in the process of developing a new Vehicular Digital Multimedia Evidence Recording System Standard and corresponding certification program requirements. This work is being performed by a Special Technical Committee (STC), comprised of practitioners from the field, researchers, testing experts, certification experts, and representatives from stakeholder organizations.

NIJ is seeking certification bodies with experience in programs for similar types of electronic equipment. Additional preferred knowledge includes experience with in-car video systems or experience with law enforcement operations. There are two positions to be filled on the STC, and NIJ will accept the first 10 submissions for review.

Interested parties are requested to nominate individuals from their organizations and submit no more than two pages describing the nominee's applicable experience, preferred knowledge, and affiliations with standards development organizations. This information shall be submitted to Frances Scott at by October 16, 2009. The submissions will be reviewed, and participants will be notified regarding their acceptance by October 30, 2009.

TopicCopyright Office Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments on the Topic of Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With Disabilities

Date-FR.Doc.-Pages10/13/2009E9-24539pp. 52507-52509

Standard Ref.N/A

SummaryThe United States Copyright Office (Copyright Office) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seek comment on possible solutions to enhance the accessibility of copyrighted works for the benefit of the blind or other persons with disabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the topics outlined in the supplementary information section of this notice.

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