AUSTRALIA: CABLING PRODUCTS The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif. 96.230. 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. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: TS 008: ``Requirements for Authorized Cabling Products'' (42 pages). 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 telecommunications network. 7. Objective and rationale: As above. 8. Relevant documents: Listed in Reference Section of standard. 9. Proposed date of adoption and Proposed date of entry into force: Late 1996. 10. Final date for comments: 8 September 1996. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point ( ) or address and telefax number of other body: National Sales Centre, Standards Australia, PO Box 1055, STRATHFIELD NSW 2135, AUSTRALIA, Facsimile: +61 2 9746 3333, Telephone: +6 2 9746 4800. (212)

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