[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: 15CFR286.7]

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                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE
 
 CHAPTER II--NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT 
                               OF COMMERCE
 
PART 286--NATIONAL VOLUNTARY CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION (NVCASE) PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 286.7  Evaluation process.

    (a) Each applicant requesting to be evaluated under NVCASE is 
expected to initiate the process and assume designated responsibilities 
as NIST proceeds with its evaluation:
    (1) Application. The applicant completes and submit a request to be 
evaluated.
    (2) Fee. The applicant submits a partial payment with the 
application and agrees to submit the remaining balance based on 
evaluation costs as a condition for satisfactory completion of the 
process.
    (3) Documentation. The applicant operates a system and procedures 
that meet the applicable generic requirements and specific criteria. 
Relevant documentation submitted with the application is reviewed by 
NIST.
    (4) On-site assessment. The applicant and NIST cooperate in the 
scheduling and conduct of all necessary on-site evaluations, including 
the resolution of any deficiencies cited.
    (5) Final review. The applicant provides any supplementary materials 
requested by NIST, then NIST completes the review and decides on 
appropriate action.
    (b) NIST may take one of the following actions with regard to an 
applicant:
    (1) Certificate. If an applicant fully demonstrates conformity with 
all program requirements and specific criteria, NIST issues a 
certificate documenting this finding. Each certificate is accompanied by 
a document describing the specific scope of the accreditation or 
recognition.
    (2) Denial. If an applicant cannot demonstrate conformity with all 
program requirements and specific criteria, NIST may deny award of the 
certificate. An applicant who has failed to complete the evaluation 
satisfactorily may reapply when prepared to demonstrate full conformance 
with program requirements.

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