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Handbook (NIST HB)

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Calibration Laboratories

May 10, 2016

Author(s)

Barbara J. Belzer, Kari K. Harper, Thomas R. Hettenhouser, Warren R. Merkel

NIST Handbook 150-2, 2016 edition, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary

Field Sampling Procedures for Fuel and Motor Oil Quality Testing, A Handbook for Use by Fuel and Oil Quality Regulatory Officials

April 20, 2016

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield, Kenneth S. Butcher

Fuel and motor oil quality programs are implemented to provide an official presence in the marketplace to verify that sellers of engine fuels and motor oils

"Measurement and Marketing: Considerations When Determining the Method of Sale for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

March 24, 2016

Author(s)

Juana S. Williams

This article was developed by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) and originally titled Measurement and

Changes for Product Labeling for Meats and Poultry with Added Solutions

June 25, 2015

Author(s)

Lisa Warfield

Article announcing the requirements for labeling meats and poultry items resulting from a U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Safety Inspection Services

Guidelines for Radiometric Calibration of Electro-Optical Instruments for Remote Sensing

May 8, 2015

Author(s)

Howard W. Yoon, Raghu N. Kacker

This publication provides guidelines for conducting radiometric calibrations of electro-optical (EO) sensors. It is intended for use by managers, technical

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Common Criteria Testing

March 4, 2015

Author(s)

Dana S. Leaman

NIST Handbook 150-20 represents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory

Testing Packages of Animal Bedding and Peat Moss with Compressed and Expanded Volume Declarations

February 19, 2015

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher

Proposal for a Test Procedure: Animal Bedding (Bedding), also called pet or stall bedding, litter, or simply bedding is generally sold by dry volume in

NCWM Affirms Method of Sale for "Products Sold in Pressurized Containers Using Bag on Valve Technology"

December 10, 2014

Author(s)

David A. Sefcik

At the 99th NCWM Annual Conference held in Detroit, Michigan, July 13- 17, 2014, the NCWM adopted amended language to clarify Section 10.3. Aerosols and Similar

NIST Handbook 130 (2015) - Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality

November 10, 2014

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook compiles uniform laws and regulations developed by the Committee on Laws and Regulations of the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM)

NIST HB 44 (2015) Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices

November 10, 2014

Author(s)

Tina G. Butcher, Linda D. Crown, Richard A. Harshman, Juana S. Williams

Handbook 44 was first printed in 1949, having been preceded by similar handbooks of various designations and in several forms. This 2015 edition was developed

Checking the Net Content of Packaged Goods (NIST HB 133-2015)

November 4, 2014

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook has been prepared as a procedural guide for the compliance testing of net contents statements on packaged goods. Compliance testing of packaged

Announcing the Availability of a Draft Procedure for Determing the Amount of Purge from Chitterlings

October 14, 2014

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher

The NIST Office of Weights and Measures requests comments on the draft procedure that was developed for inclusion in the NIST Handbook 133, "Checking the Net

Checking the Net Content of Packaged Goods (NIST HB 133-2014)

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook has been prepared as a procedural guide for the compliance testing of net contents statements on packaged goods. Compliance testing of packaged

NIST HB 44 (2014) Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Tina G. Butcher, Linda D. Crown, Richard A. Harshman, Juana S. Williams

Handbook 44 was first printed in 1949, having been preceded by similar handbooks of various designations and in several forms. This 2014 edition was developed

NIST Handbook 130 (2014) - Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality

October 1, 2013

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook compiles uniform laws and regulations developed by the Committee on Laws and Regulations of the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM)

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Cryptographic and Security Testing

May 9, 2013

Author(s)

Dana S. Leaman

NIST Handbook 150-17, NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Efficiency of Electric Motors

May 9, 2013

Author(s)

Timothy W. Rasinski

NIST Handbook 150-10 presents technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

NIST Handbook 150-11, NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility and Telecommunications

April 25, 2013

Author(s)

Bethany E. Hackett, Bradley Moore, Dennis G. Camell

NIST Handbook 150-11, NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility and Telecommunications, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of

NIST Handbook 150-11, NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility and Telecommunications

December 21, 2012

Author(s)

Bethany E. Hackett, Bradley Moore, Dennis G. Camell

NIST Handbook 150-11, NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility and Telecommunications, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of

NIST HB 44 (2013) Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices

November 6, 2012

Author(s)

Tina G. Butcher, Linda D. Crown, Richard A. Harshman, Juana S. Williams

Handbook 44 was first printed in 1949, having been preceded by similar handbooks of various designations and in several forms. This 2013 edition was developed

NIST Handbook 130 (2013) - Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality

October 29, 2012

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook compiles uniform laws and regulations developed by the Committee on Laws and Regulatiosn of the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM)

Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods (NIST HB 133 - 2013)

October 29, 2012

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook has been prepared as a procedural guide for the compliance testing of net contents statements on packaged goods. Compliance testing of packaged

Program Handbook for Engine Fuel, Petroleum and Lubricant Laboratories

September 20, 2012

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher

This handbook provides guidance to extablish a management system of State Fuel Quality Laboratories (FQL) using the International Organization for

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Cryptographic and Security Testing

March 13, 2012

Author(s)

Dana S. Leaman

The revision of NIST Handbook 150-17 presents an addition of the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories performing testing in

NIST Handbook 150-31, NVLAP Healthcare Information Technology Testing

November 28, 2011

Author(s)

Dana S. Leaman, Lawrence I. Knab

NIST Handbook 150-31 presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory

NIST HB 44 (2012) - Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices

October 26, 2011

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, Tina G. Butcher, Steven E. Cook, Richard A. Harshman

Handbook 44 was first printed in 1949, having been preceded by similar handbooks of various designations and in several forms. This 2012 edition was developed

NIST Handbook 130 (2012)- Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrolgoy and Engine Fuel Quality

October 10, 2011

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, Lisa Warfield, David A. Sefcik

This handbook compiles uniform laws and regulations developed by the Committee on Laws and Regulations of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)

NIST Handbook 150-21, NVLAP Chemical Calibration: Certifiers of Spectrophotometric NTRMs

June 14, 2011

Author(s)

Barbara J. Belzer

NIST Handbook 150-21 presents technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

NIST Handbook 150-17, NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing

April 29, 2011

Author(s)

Dana S. Leaman

NIST Handbook 150-17 presents technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods (NIST HB 133)

April 28, 2011

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher, Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook has been prepared as a procedural guide for the compliance testing of net contents statements on packaged goods. Compliance testing of packaged