[Federal Register: September 28, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 187)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 51525-51526] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr28se98-6] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology 15 CFR Part 280 [Docket No. 980623159-8238-02] RIN 0693-AB47 Implementation of the Fastener Quality Act AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, United States Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule and extension of implementation date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce, under authority delegated by the Secretary of Commerce, and pursuant to Pub. L. 105-234, is postponing the effect of the Fastener Quality regulation by extending its implementation date until June 1, 1999. As a service to the public, those wishing to seek registration or accreditation, or record fastener insignia may continue to do so on a purely voluntary basis under the procedures set out in the regulation.