AUSTRALIA: REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED CABLING PRODUCTS The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.97.73 dated 10 March 1997. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: AUSTRALIA. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2). 2. Agency responsible: AUSTEL (Australian Telecommunications Authority). Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above. 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Cabling products connected to a telecommunications network. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: TS 008: "Requirements for Authorized Cabling Products." (38 Pages, English). 6. Description of content: This technical standard defines the requirements for all cabling products forming part of a customer premises cabling installation intended for connection to a telecommunicationsnetwork provided by a carrier, and incorporates relevant provisions from applicable international, regional and domestic standards. 7. Objective and rationale: Technical regulation consistent with Part 21 of the Telecommunications Bill 1996.. 8. Relevant documents: Listed in reference section of standard. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Mid 1997; Proposed date of entry into force: Mid 1997. 10. Final date for comments: 26 April 1997. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point or address and telefax number of: National Sales Centre Standards Australia, P.O. Box 1055, Strathfield NSW 2135FACSIMILE: +61 2 9746 3333 Australiatelephone: +61 2 9746 4600. (0098)

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