### Question
Can you define what ANSI standard means?


### Answer
**ANSI standard** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6291*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

