94-1820. Proposed Federal Information Processing Standard Open Document Architecture Raster Document Application Profile  

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    [FR Doc No: 94-1820]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    [Docket No. 931103-3303]
    RIN 0693-AB12
    
    
    Proposed Federal Information Processing Standard Open Document 
    Architecture Raster Document Application Profile
    
    AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 
    Commerce.
    
    ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
    
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    SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to announce a proposed Federal 
    Information Processing Standard (FIPS) for Open Document Architecture 
    (ODA) Raster Document Application Profile (DAP). This proposed standard 
    will enable Federal agencies to exercise more effective control over 
    the production, management, and use of Government's raster graphics 
    applications.
        This proposed FIPS will adopt the proposed Draft International 
    Standard Profile (pDISP) FOD112 Open Document Architecture (ODA) 
    Document Application Profile (DAP), ``ODA Raster DAP,'' which specifies 
    the use of a subset of the Open Document Architecture (ODA) and 
    Interchange Format Standard.
        Prior to the submission of this proposed FIPS to the Secretary of 
    Commerce for review and approval, it is essential to assure that 
    consideration is given to the needs and views of manufacturers, the 
    public, and state and local governments. The purpose of this notice is 
    to solicit such views.
        The proposed standard contains two sections: (1) An announcement 
    section, which provides information concerning the applicability, 
    implementation, and maintenance of the standard; and (2) a 
    specifications section which deals with the technical requirements of 
    the standard. Only the announcement section of the standard is provided 
    in this notice. Interested parties may obtain copies of the technical 
    specifications from the Standards Processing Coordinator (ADP), 
    National Institute of Standards and Technology, Technology Building, 
    room B-64, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone (301) 975-2816.
    
    DATES: Comments on this proposed FIPS must be received on or before 
    April 28, 1994.
    
    ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this proposed FIPS should be 
    sent to: Director, Computer Systems Laboratory, ATTN: Proposed FIPS for 
    ODA Raster DAP, Technology Building, room B-154, National Institute of 
    Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
        Written comments concerning this proposed FIPS will be made part of 
    the public record and will be made available for inspection and copying 
    in the Central Reference and Records Inspection Facility, room 6020, 
    Herbert C. Hoover Building, 14th Street between Pennsylvania and 
    Constitution Avenues NW., Washington, DC 20230.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Frank Spielman, National Institute 
    of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, (301) 975-3257.
    
        Dated: January 24, 1994.
    Samuel Kramer,
    Associate Director.
    
    Federal Information Processing Standards Publication
    
    (Draft Date: October 8, 1993)
    
    Announcing the Standard for Open Document Architecture (ODA) Raster 
    Document Application Profile (DAP)
    
        Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) 
    are issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology after 
    approval by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to section 111(d) of the 
    Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended by 
    the Computer Security Act of 1987, Public Law 100-235.
        1. Name of Standard. Open Document Architecture (ODA) Raster 
    Document Application Profile (DAP).
        2. Category of Standard. Software Standard, Graphics.
        3. Explanation. This Federal Information Processing Standard adopts 
    the International Standard Profile (ISP) FOD112 Open Document 
    Architecture (ODA) Document Application Profile (DAP), ``ODA Raster 
    DAP,'' which specifies the use of a subset of the Open Document 
    Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format Standard.
        The ODA standard supports the interchange of compound documents 
    containing up to three types of contents: Character (text), raster 
    graphics, and geometric graphics. Developed by international standards 
    organizations, the ODA standard specifies rules for describing the 
    logical and layout structures of documents as well as rules for 
    specifying character, raster graphics, and geometric graphics content 
    of documents, thus providing for the interchange of complex documents. 
    The ODA standard was developed primarily by the International 
    Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC JTC1) and the International 
    Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecommunication Standardization Sector 
    (TSS), formerly the Consultative Committee on International Telephone 
    and Telegraph (CCITT).
        A DAP is a functional subset of the ODA standard and facilitates 
    the interchange of documents among different document systems by 
    specifying the constraints on document structure and content according 
    to the rules of the ODA Standard. The ODA Raster DAP specifies an 
    interchange format suitable for the transfer of structured documents 
    between systems designed for raster graphics applications. The 
    documents supported by this standard are based on a paradigm of an 
    electronic engineering drawing, illustration, or other electronic 
    image. Only raster content in an ODA document is supported by this 
    FIPS.
        The ODA Raster DAP was initially developed by an ad-hoc Continuous 
    Acquisition and Life-Cycle Support (CALS) Tiling Task Group. CALS, 
    formerly known as the Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support, 
    is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ODA Raster DAP was 
    further developed by vendors and users of computer networks/systems 
    participating in the Open Systems Environment Implementors' Workshop 
    (OIW), and finally harmonized with the International organizations 
    participating in the Profile Alignment Group for ODA (PAGODA). It has 
    been submitted to ISO/IEC JTC1/Special Group on Functional Standards 
    (SGFS) for processing of an International Standard Profile (ISP).
        4. Approving Authority. Secretary of Commerce.
        5. Maintenance Agency. U.S. Department of Commerce, National 
    Institute of Standards and Technology (Computer Systems Laboratory).
        6. Cross Index.
        a. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8613-1993, 
    Information Processing--Text and Office Systems Open Document 
    Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format Standard.
        b. NIST Special Publication 500-206, Stable Implementation 
    Agreements for Open Systems Interconnection Protocols, Version 6, 
    Edition 1, December 1992, with updates through September 1993.
        c. Military Specification MIL-R-28002B, Requirements for Raster 
    Graphics Representation in Binary Format, 14 December 1992, Appendix A, 
    ODA Raster DAP.
        7. Related Documents. Related ISO and ITU documents are listed in 
    the normative reference section of the ODA Raster DAP. Other related 
    documents are:
        a. ANSI/AIIM MS53-1993, Standard Recommended Practice--File Format 
    for Storage and Exchange of Images--Bi-Level Image File Format.
        b. FIPS PUB 149, Telecommunications: Facsimile Coding Schemes and 
    Coding Control Functions for Group 3 Facsimile Apparatus.
        c. FIPS PUB 150, Telecommunications: Facsimile Coding Schemes and 
    Coding Control Functions for Group 4 Facsimile Apparatus.
        8. Objectives. The FIPS for ODA Raster DAP permits Federal 
    departments and agencies to exercise more effective control over the 
    production, management, and use of Government's raster graphics 
    applications. The primary objectives of this standard are:
    
    --To promote interchange of structured documents containing raster 
    graphics images between image processing systems of different 
    manufacturers,
    --To facilitate the use of advanced technology by the Federal 
    Government,
    --To stimulate the development of commercial products compatible with 
    the ODA Standard and with the GOSIP communications standards,
    --To contribute to the economic and efficient use of image and document 
    processing system resources, and
    --To avoid the proliferation of vendor-unique solutions.
    
        9. Applicability. The ODA Raster DAP is available for use by 
    Federal Government agencies when acquiring and developing raster 
    graphics applications. This FIPS applies to systems processing, 
    generating, and receiving raster graphics images. It specifies the 
    structure and parameters for describing and interchanging bi-level 
    compressed images as well as tiled raster images. Each system acquired 
    or developed by Federal agencies shall include appropriate system-to-
    DAP and DAP-to-system translators, such that incoming data streams are 
    interpreted correctly and that outgoing data streams are generated 
    correctly. Use of the standard is independent of the communications 
    used to transfer documents produced by these applications, that is, 
    this standard may be used within the existing framework of 
    communication protocols.
        10. Specifications. This FIPS adopts all provisions of the FOD112 
    ODA Raster DAP which is affixed. The document and raster layout 
    specifications of ISO 8613 that are essential for raster graphics 
    applications apply to the FIPS for ODA Raster DAP. The specifications 
    for ODA data streams are also defined in ISO 8613 and apply to the FIPS 
    for ODA raster DAP.
        All implementations claiming conformance to this FIPS must adhere 
    to the specific requirements defined in the ``Conformance'' clause of 
    the ODA Raster DAP and to the general rules below.
        Conformance Rules for Data Streams. A conforming data stream shall 
    be syntactically, semantically, and structurally correct as defined in 
    this standard.
        Conformance rules for Generators. A generator which claims 
    conformance to this standard shall create only conforming data streams 
    which correctly represent the raster graphics image which was input to 
    the generator.
        Conformance Rules for Receivers. A receiver which claims 
    conformance to this standard shall be capable of reading and correctly 
    processing any conforming data stream without halting or aborting such 
    that it produces the correct results.
        11. Implementation. The implementation of this standard involves 
    three areas of consideration: acquisition of raster graphics 
    implementations, interpretations of the standard, and validation of ODA 
    Raster DAP implementations.
        11.1 Acquisition of Raster Graphics Applications. This standard is 
    effective six months after date of publication of final document in the 
    Federal Register. For a period of twelve (12) months after the 
    effective date, agencies are permitted to acquire alternative software 
    that provides equivalent functionality to the ODA Raster DAP. Agencies 
    are encouraged to use this standard for solicitation proposals for new 
    raster processing systems to be acquired after the effective date. This 
    standard is mandatory for use in all solicitation proposals for new 
    raster application products acquired twelve (12) months after the 
    effective date.
        11.2. Interpretation of the Standard. NIST provides for the 
    resolution of questions regarding FIPS for ODA Raster DAP 
    specifications and requirements, and issues official interpretations as 
    needed. Procedures for interpretations are specified in FIPS PUB 29-2. 
    All questions about the interpretation of FIPS for ODA Raster DAP 
    should be addressed to: Computer Systems Laboratory, ATTN: Raster 
    Graphics Interpretation, National Institute of Standards and 
    Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
        11.3. Validation of ODA Raster DAP Implementations. Validation of 
    ODA Raster DAP implementations is not mandatory at this time. Future 
    versions of this FIPS may mandate the validation of ODA Raster DAP 
    implementations for government use. Testing of an implementation's 
    conformance to this FIPS will be optional by the agency. Until a formal 
    conformance testing service is available, government agencies acquiring 
    implementations in accordance with this standard may wish to require 
    testing for conformance, interoperability, and performance. The tests 
    to be administered and the testing organization are at the discretion 
    of the government agency.
        12. Waivers. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the heads of 
    Federal departments and agencies may approve waivers to Federal 
    Information Processing Standards (FIPS). The head of such agency may 
    delegate such authority only to a senior official designated pursuant 
    to section 3506(b) of title 44, U.S. Code. Waivers shall be granted 
    only when:
        a. Compliance with a standard would adversely affect the 
    accomplishment of the mission of an operator of a Federal Computer 
    system, or
        b. Cause a major adverse financial impact on the operator that is 
    not offset by Government wide savings.
        Agency heads may act upon a written waiver request containing the 
    information detailed above. Agency heads may also act without a written 
    waiver request when they determine that conditions for meeting the 
    standard cannot be met. Agency heads may approve waivers only by a 
    written decision that explains the basis on which the agency head made 
    the required finding(s). A copy of each such decision, with procurement 
    sensitive or classified portions clearly identified, shall be sent to: 
    National Institute of Standards and Technology; Attn: FIPS Waiver 
    Decision, Technology Building, Room B-154; Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
        In addition, notice of each waiver granted and each delegation of 
    authority to approve waivers shall be sent promptly to the Committee on 
    Government Operations of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
    on Government Affairs of the Senate and shall be published promptly in 
    the Federal Register.
        When the determination on a waiver applies to the procurement of 
    equipment and/or services, a notice of the waiver determination must be 
    published in the Commerce Business Daily as a part of the notice of 
    solicitation for offers of an acquisition or, if the waiver 
    determination is made after that notice is published, by amendment to 
    such notice.
        A copy of the waiver, any supporting documents, the document 
    approving the waiver and any supporting and accompanying documents, 
    with such deletions as the agency is authorized and decides to make 
    under 5 U.S.C. 552(b), shall be part of the procurement documentation 
    and retained by the agency.
        13. Where to Obtain Copies. Copies of this publication are for sale 
    by the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of 
    Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161. When ordering, refer to Federal 
    Information Processing Standards Publication XXXXX (FIPS PUB XXXXX), 
    and title. Specify microfiche, if desired. Payment may be made by 
    check, money order, or NTIS deposit account.
    
    [FR Doc. 94-1820 Filed 1-27-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
01/28/1994
Department:
Commerce Department
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Notice; request for comments.
Document Number:
94-1820
Dates:
Comments on this proposed FIPS must be received on or before April 28, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (None pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: January 28, 1994, Docket No. 931103-3303
RINs:
0693-AB12