Refer A Colleague NIST and FCC to Hold Telecommunications Workshop
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are co-hosting the “Second International Workshop on Mutual Recognition Agreements for Conformity Assessment of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Telecommunications Regulations.” The workshop will take place May 5–7 at the NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD.
The workshop will highlight the Mutual Recognition Agreements/Arrangements (MRAs) for the conformity assessment of telecommunication equipment that the U.S. government holds with the European Union, European Free Trade Area, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, Inter-American Telecommunication Commission, and Japan. These MRAs help assure that telecommunication equipment complies with the regulatory safety and performance requirements of importing countries while facilitating consumer access to the latest technologies and products worldwide.
Attendees will hear insights from regulators and industry representatives from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. These speakers will address the emerging technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment issues that impact EMC requirements, as well as radio and telecommunications equipment markets around the world.
The event is free of charge, and registration is required. For more information, visit http://ts.nist.gov/Standards/Conformity/mra/2009-MRA-Workshop.cfm