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Technical Work Process
How proposals, technical review, consultation and publication are handled.
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Public Consultations
Consultation and technical review
Consultation provides a route for relevant evidence and reasoned comments to inform technical work. It is distinct from approval of a final publication.
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Submit a Technical Proposal
Propose a quality management subject, technical document or revision.
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Participate in Technical Work
Requirements and routes for technical contributions and committee participation.
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A consultation concerns a specified draft or technical question. Its scope determines the comments, evidence and professional perspectives relevant to the review.
Comment requirements
A consultation notice sets the submission period, time zone and conditions. Comments identify the document or clause, proposed change and technical reason.
Review and disposition
Technical comments are considered on their substance. The review addresses material issues and distinguishes a comment from an accepted amendment.
Information and rights
Contributors identify relevant interests and any restriction on the use of submitted material. Private third-party information requires the appropriate permission.
Technical updates
Subscribe to technical updates for publication and consultation correspondence on the subjects you select.
Propose a technical question
Contact standards support about the consultation procedure or submit a technical proposal for consideration.