2063 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 (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.

Microsoft Teams requirements:

• Computer. At least a 1.1 GHz, two-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 3GB of hard drive space for basic use. For a better experience, especially with video, a more powerful processor like a 4-core model is recommended.
• Software and Operating System. The operating system must be a supported version of Windows, macOS, or Linux, or a mobile OS like Android or iOS.
• Windows: Windows 11, Windows 10 (excluding LTSC), Windows 10 on ARM, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
• macOS: Check the specific requirements for the version of macOS you are using.
• Linux: Teams for Linux is available as a progressive web app (PWA) and works on supported desktop environments like GNOME or KDE.
• Mobile: Supported on the last four major versions of Android and the last two major versions of iOS.
• Internet Network (Bandwidth): A fast internet connection is recommended for video calls and screen sharing. Microsoft recommends a minimum of 10 mbps up/down per Teams Room. Teams prioritizes audio over video quality.
• Display. Minimum 1024x768 resolution.
• Video camera. USB 2.0.
• Speakers.
• Microphone.

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 (available soon);
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.