The .gov means it's official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information,
make sure you're on a federal government site.
The site is secure. The
https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any
information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The information on this page replicates a Federal Register Notice issued May 18, 1982. This standard is still current. A scanned image of the original notice is posted here.