It would also refer park superintendents to other management documents that have been revised to weaken fundamental standards and protections for the parks.

The exam boards deny that they have weakened standards.

Mr. Pataki has said that his bill would not weaken standards.

Tenant groups and environmentalists sued, charging that the new law weakened standards so far as to be illegal.

In 2004, under pressure from manufacturers, the Bush administration actually tried to weaken standards for commercial air-conditioners, only to be rebuked by the courts.

Many colleges and universities have found that opening their doors to minority and disadvantaged students has not weakened standards or quality.

He characterized its critics as defenders of the status quo intent on "weakening standards and accountability."

It also turned back a move to weaken standards for ground and surface water.

Your editorial argues that a fifth year could weaken standards.

It goes without saying that the rule should apply that improvements in legislation must not weaken environmental, social or consumer standards.