### Question
How is the "ANSI standard" defined?


### Answer
The term **ANSI standard** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6291* as follows -

> a standard developed by a committee accredited by the American National Standards Institute

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

