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Respond to each item listed. If possible, attach a draft of the proposed standard or an outline. Use separate sheets as needed. Your proposal will be reviewed and evaluated by the NISO Standards Development Committee.
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4) Justification: identify the need for the project and problems which the project is intended to address. Who cares about this work?
5) Description of the scope and application of the proposed standard. Identify potential implementers of the proposed standard and describe the available resources -- individuals and organizations -- with expertise in the subject matter. Evaluate the investment in time, money, and talent required to develop the proposal into an American National Standard.
6) Implementation: examine the impact of users moving from existing practices to the proposed new standard. What proportion of the user community will be motivated to use this standard? Identify any anticipated incompatibilities with existing practices. Is there a deadline for this work, beyond which this standard would be too late?
7) Closely related standards activities: identify any existing NISO standards, international standards, and standards developed by other groups in the U.S. that are related or would be affected by the proposed project. Would it be beneficial to have a coordinating liaison with other professional organizations or groups during the development of the standard?
8) Proposed committee membership: which NISO member organizations and other organizations should be invited to serve on the standards committee?
10) Funding sources: what funding sources (corporations, foundations, associations) might have an interest in supporting this project?