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2010 ADA Definition
NTTAA: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995: The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA) directs that as a general matter, all Federal agencies and departments shall use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, which are private, generally non-profit organizations that develop technical standards or specifications using well-defined procedures that require openness, balanced participation among affected interests and groups, fairness and due process, and an opportunity for appeal, as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities. Public Law 104– 113, section 12(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).
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4.2 Applications of Findings in Design and Standards Development
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5. Compare Surface Options
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c. Estimated Number and Type of Small Entities in the Movie Exhibition Industry
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Assisted Living Directory - Oklahoma Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
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Conflict of Law Waivers and Equivalent Alternative Determinations
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Subpart F—Certification of State Laws or Local Building Codes (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Mark Hulme
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§ 382.70 Disability-related complaints received by carriers
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8.1 Excluded Populations Needing Future Attention
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The Department’s Rulemaking History
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Standards Development
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The Department's Rulemaking History
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