At what stage in development must I publish an ATRS record?

Answered

Publication is mandatory once a tool is in beta/pilot or production. You may submit a record earlier, but you do not have to.

From the guidance

Primary (how) ATRS: Mandatory scope and exemptions policy

The mandatory requirement to publish an ATRS record applies to tools that are in Beta/Pilot or Production phase. Teams are welcome to submit records for tools in earlier stages of the lifecycle, but it is not mandatory to do so.

Section: 4.3 At which stage in a tool’s development lifecycle should an ATRS record be created?

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