COMDTINST 5420.32
(4)
Promoting the development of international standards compatible with
acceptable U.S. standards and industry practices.
(5)
Actively working to increase support and participation of U.S. shipbuilders,
maritime industry, and allied businesses to enhance the opportunity for expanded
use of U.S. maritime products in the international arena.
(6)
Strengthening ties and promoting a partnership with other international marine
organizations with similar goals and interests to influence their participation and
increase our leverage in standards development activities.
b.
Develop a comprehensive set of nationally recognized, internationally compatible
standards through active participation in national standards organizations such as
ASME, ASTM and NFPA, by:
(1)
Sustaining or where possible increasing our active leadership role effectiveness
in national standards making organizations.
(2)
Promoting the development of internationally compatible and competitive
national shipbuilding standards.
(3)
Actively working to increase support and participation of U.S. shipbuilders,
maritime industry, and allied U.S. businesses.
(4)
Strengthening ties and promoting a partnership with other national marine
organizations with goals and interests similar to the USCG to influence their
participation and increase our leverage in standards development activities.
c.
Improve competitiveness of the U.S. maritime industry by removing regulatory
and other barriers that impede productivity and a free flow of commerce, by:
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