List of International Acronyms

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To provide advice on international science and technology affairs, including the management of international programs, and the interpretation of foreign policy guidelines set by the Department of State and Commerce; serve as liaison between NIST and the international science and technology offices of other Government agencies, foreign governments and international bodies; provide NIST representation on various delegations to international meetings and on committees; manage NIST bilateral and multilateral cooperative programs, and represent the Director in the negotiation on such international agreements; serve as the focal point for foreign visitors and guest researchers; provide assistance to NIST travelers visiting foreign laboratories and institutions; arrange for NIST services to users in friendly countries (15 U.S.C. 273); and also serve as the focal point for NIST's cooperation with academic institutions and coordinate all academic affairs of NIST.

NIST is an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration.

Date created: March 21, 2001
Last updated: October 15, 2004