Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Engineering Standards: Federal Government Standards

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Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR)
Codifies the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register.
Federal Register
The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as for executive orders and other presidential documents.
Regulations.gov
Allows searching of regulations across all federal agencies.
Standards.gov
Provides information on federal standards use and conformity activities.

FAA Regulations
Regulations covering all aspects of air transportation, including pilot training, airworthiness, air carrier certification, flight operations, and commercial space flight.

ASSIST: Military Standards (MIL_STD)
Search for U.S. Dept. of Defense standards and specifications by Document ID, Document Number, or keywords.
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Search for articles on the application of engineering standards by the Dept. of Defense and the armed forces.
EverySpec
Free access to over 55,000 Military, DoD, Federal, NASA, DOE, and Government specifications, standards, handbooks, and publications.

DOE Standards and Test Procedures
Current product energy efficiency standards and test procedures, waivers, exceptions, and exemptions, statutory authority, and historical information.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Laws & Regulations
Find anti-pollution regulations for the protection of the nation's air, lands, and waters.

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Recognized Consensus Standards
The most up-to-date list of voluntary consensus standards to which FDA will accept a Declaration of Conformity. Covers food, drugs, medical devices, radiological devices, vaccines, blood and biologics.

FGDC Geospatial Standards
Standards for developing and maintaining the Nation's critical geospatial infrastructure.

Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14)
These specifications are issued for constructing roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects under the direct administration of the Federal Highway Administration.
FHWA Technical Resources
This collection of FHWA publications is intended to supplement the Standard Specifications (FP-14).
FHWA: Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manual (2015)
Provides a detailed and highly illustrated manual of tunnel construction features, with information on tunnel inspection and maintenance.

NASA Systems Engineering Handbook
This systems engineering manual does not specify individual standards, but provides insights into the use of standards in the planning and operation of space missions.

NHTSA Regulations
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) established by the NHTSA to implement laws enacted by Congress.
NHTSA: Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule
Fuel economy and carbon dioxide standards that increase 1.5% in stringency each year from model years 2021 through 2026. These standards apply to both passenger cars and light trucks,

Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)
Provides design guidance for energy efficiency, facilities management best practices, and guidance on standards and regulations for federal facilities.

NIST: Computer Security Resource Center Publications
Standards, guidelines, recommendations, and research on the security and privacy of information and information systems.
NIST Weights and Measures Publications
Handbooks and special topics publications on weights and measures, including measuring device tolerances, metrology, packaged food weights, and fuel quality.

NRC Regulations
The requirements binding on all persons and organizations who receive a license from NRC to use nuclear materials or operate nuclear facilities.

OSHA Laws and Regulations
Work safety laws for construction, maritime, agriculture, and general industries. Also provides regulations governing the recording of workplace safety injuries and whistleblower protections.