
104-113 relative to the utilization of consensus technical standards by federal agencies. In addition, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued OMB Circular A-119 to implement Section 12 (d) of Pub. Voluntary consensus standards are standards developed or adopted by voluntary bodies that develop, establish, or coordinate technical standards using agreed-upon procedures. 104-113) directs Federal agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in lieu of government-written standards whenever possible. The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Pub. In general, SDOs update and revise their published standards every 3 to 5 years to reflect modern technology and best technical practices. PHMSA currently incorporates by reference into 49 CFR Parts 192, 193, and 195 all or parts of more than 80 standards and specifications developed and published by standard developing organizations (SDO's). National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP).National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS).


