The Committee on Technical Committee Operations develops and maintains the "Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees", and acts upon recommended changes. COTCO is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of these regulations, excluding actions on standards and provisional standards. The Committee acts to resolve jurisdictional disputes with respect to the Technical Committee scopes. It develops and recommends means for achieving the most efficient operation of Technical Committees and is concerned with the scope, structure, operation, development and planning of these Technical Committees.