Sec.  64.1700   Purpose and scope.

   The purpose of this subpart is to implement the Telecommunications Act of
   1996 which amended the Communications Act by creating section 273(d)(5), 47
   U.S.C. 273(d)(5). Section 273(d) sets forth procedures to be followed by
   non-accredited standards development organizations when these organizations
   set industry-wide standards and generic requirements for telecommunications
   equipment or customer premises equipment. The statutory procedures allow
   outside  parties to fund and participate in setting the organization's
   standards and require the organization and the parties to develop a process
   for resolving any technical disputes. In cases where all parties cannot
   agree  to  a mutually satisfactory dispute resolution process, section
   273(d)(5) requires the Commission to prescribe a dispute resolution process.