[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 15, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 15CFR285.12]

[Page 402]
 
                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE
 
 CHAPTER II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT 
                               OF COMMERCE
 
PART 285--NATIONAL VOLUNTARY LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 285.12  Monitoring visits.

    (a) In addition to regularly scheduled assessments, monitoring 
visits may be conducted by NVLAP at any time during the accreditation 
period. They may occur for cause or an a random selection basis. While 
most monitoring visits will be scheduled in advance with the laboratory, 
NVLAP may conduct unannounced monitoring visits.
    (b) The scope of a monitoring visit may range from checking a few 
designated items to a complete review. The assessors may review 
deficiency resolutions, verify reported changes in the laboratory's 
personnel, facilities, or operations, or administer proficiency testing, 
when appropriate.