Technical and Standards formulates tire industry positions on domestic and international standards, coordinates industry positions relative to governmental rulemakings and specifications, and develops, publishes and disseminates tire safety, care, and service information.
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Through the Tire Engineering Policy Comittee; RMA:

	Develops and recommends policy positions on engineering matters
	Implements engineering matters
	Reviews and approves industry response to rulemaking dockets

Through the Tire Publications and Information Committee; RMA:

	Develops and drafts publications concerning tire safety, service, maintenance and care for all types of tires.
	Responds to inquiries, and establishes industry positions on procedures for proper tire service.

Through the Aircraft Tire Engineering Committee; RMA:

	Coordinates industry positions, policy and practices concerning new and retreaded aircraft tires.
	Develops positions and responds to the U.S. Government's Federal Aviation Administration rulemaking activities.
	Responds to other engineering and technical inquiries from federal or state governments and the private sector.
	Download Aircraft Tire Information service bulletins.

Through the General Services Administration/Military Liaison Engineering Committee; RMA:

Prepares industry positions or responses on engineering and technical inquiries originating in the U.S. Government's General Services Administration, and U.S. military commands.

Through the Retread and Repair Materials and Executive Committees; RMA:

	Prepares industry positions, policy, and practices concerning tire retreading and repairing.
	Publishes "Shop Bulletins", responds to inquiries and prepares industry positions on the technical aspects of tire retreading and repairing.

For more information, please contact the Technical & Standards Department at (202) 682-4800.