What is ANSIs relationship to the Strategy?
ANSI’s role during the development of this Strategy was that of facilitator and administrator. The announced goal from the outset was to develop a standards strategy for the U.S. that was inclusive of activities both inside and outside the ANSI federation. Many of those who were involved in the Strategy’s development, or who commented during the subsequent review period, had no previous affiliation with the Institute. As coordinator of the U.S. standardization system, ANSI played a lead role in managing the preparation and publication of the USSS. It is appropriate that the ANSI Board of Directors was the first entity to approve the Strategy. Support or endorsement of the Strategy by members of Congress, top-level government agency officials, and industry leaders will serve as an additional catalyst to foster this system and promote U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace.
