76 State Laboratory Annual Submission Process

At the end of this 2-hour session, participants will be able to submit a complete and on-time Recognition Application to NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

• IDENTIFY the sequential phases of the recognition process (NIST HB 143-2023);
• IDENTIFY the general submission and special technical audit requirements, acceptable submission methods, application period, and deadline (2023 Annual Submission Memo (In progress) and HB 143, Table 1);
• USE recently updated job aids, such as the Traceability Assessments [new file available soon] (formerly Appendix B-D) and Management Review Outline Management Review Outline;
• APPLY record organization and document control best practices that enable OWM assessors to efficiently locate, process, and interpret submitted information; and
• AVOID problematic submission practices that can negatively impact a Recognition Application.

New and experienced State legal metrology laboratory personnel who are seeking to obtain or renew OWM recognition. This webinar is useful for laboratory management who are responsible for achieving and maintaining laboratory recognition. Webinar participation is limited to U.S. state weights and measures officials.

Successful Completion includes completing pre-work assignment, full attendance and participation in the session activities and discussion.

This webinar is for State weights and measures staff participants only.  Registration fees for State weights and measures regulatory officials and metrologists are funded by NIST OWM.

The webinar will be a live stream, so participants must have a constant connection during the webinar (a hard-wired connection is highly recommended and not a wireless connection).

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    • Android 10.0 or later
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    • iOS 13.0 or later
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Micheal Hicks and Elizabeth Koncki
Email: elizabeth.koncki [at] nist.gov (elizabeth[dot]koncki[at]nist[dot]gov)

There are no prerequisites for this webinar.

1. Read the annual submission memo that has been sent to all State laboratory contacts via email, mail and is posted here: State Lab Program Resources;

2. Review feedback letters from the past two years to identify any requested action and be prepared to ask and answer questions about what needs to be submitted to close open action items.

Pre-Work Deadline: Must be completed prior to webinar date.