States may set standards that are more stringent than the federal standards. These are tested against very stringent governmental regulations. Universal wastes are subject to somewhat less stringent regulatory requirements. However, this was not enough to meet more stringent emissions standards. These requirements are similar to and sometimes more stringent than existing law. Used to protect systems requiring the most stringent protection mechanisms. The investment banks were not subject to the more stringent regulations applied to depository banks. Agreement states may have similar, or more stringent, regulations. It sets down requirements for search warrants that are more stringent than in other settings. All of these are very stringent demands. Fuel quality plays a very important role in meeting the stringent emission regulation. Large corporations and governmental entities are most likely to have stringent and formal processes. There have been many calls for more stringent laws. East Germans were subjected to far more stringent restrictions. This standard for nitrogen oxide emissions is among the most stringent in the world.