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Approval Process
How does one obtain an approval? When all of the required information is received, the Approval Technical Coordinator selects the sample(s) to be submitted for evaluation and, if not submitted with the application, requests that it (they) be sent to the Approval Services Laboratory (ASL). Once the sample(s) are received, the project file is placed in a queue of projects-in-waiting. The queue is administered on a first-in first-out basis. (In order to minimize storage requirements, large sample devices may be requested only when the testing is imminent.) Examination and testing starts when an Approval Examiner becomes available. Typically, an examiner is assigned to work on multiple projects concurrently, with each project at a different stage of processing. Note: For those devices requiring assistance for testing, the applicant is notified ahead of time so that travel arrangements can be made.
How long does it take to obtain an approval? The time required to obtain an approval varies considerably with each project and depends upon a number of factors including the type and complexity of the measurement device, the number of noncompliances which must be corrected and the current workload in the Approval Services Laboratory. Overall, our targeted average turnaround time for all approval projects exempt of noncompliance is ninety calendar days or less from the receipt of the device for testing to the issuance of the Notice of Approval. While some approval projects take as few as four weeks to process, other more complex projects necessitate much more time. It is best to contact the Approval Technical Coordinator in the discipline of interest (i.e., mass, fluids, electricity) to obtain an estimate of the time required. How can I assist in speeding up my approval project? There is much that an applicant can do to minimize the time it takes to process an approval project:
May I send a sample device along with my application for approval? Yes. The applicant may submit a sample at this time. However, in some instances, it is preferable to wait for instructions from the Approval Services Laboratory (ASL). If the device for which approval is sought has several models with different capacities, characteristics and features, the Approval Technical Coordinator will indicate which model(s) must be shipped and when the laboratory can receive the shipment. |
Created: 2003-07-08 Updated: 2004-01-30 |
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