§2576b Subpart Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in this part. Approval procedure means required government steps like registration or notification that let a good or service be made, sold, or used for a specific purpose or under certain conditions. Conformity assessment procedure means the ways used to check if a rule or standard is met, such as testing, inspection, sampling, audits, or certification, but it does not include approval procedures. Objective means goals like safety; protecting people, animals, plants, health, the environment, or consumers (including product quality and being able to identify goods); and sustainable development. Service means either land transportation or telecommunications. Standard means written characteristics or rules for goods, services, how they are made or run, or their labels and packaging; these are set out in a document approved by a standards body and are not mandatory. Standards-related measure means a standard, a technical regulation, or a conformity assessment procedure. Technical regulation means a written rule about characteristics, production or operating methods, or labeling and packaging that is set out in a document (including related administrative notes) and with which compliance is mandatory. Telecommunications service means sending and receiving signals by electromagnetic means, but not general cable or broadcast distribution of radio or TV programs to the public.