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NVLAP Handbooks and Lab Bulletins

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Lab Bulletins that are specific to a Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) are listed across from their associated handbooks. A Lab Bulletin is used to inform laboratories of program additions and changes, and to provide clarification of program-specific requirements. A bulletin should be inserted into the appropriate Program-Specific Handbook until the handbook is revised, at which time the bulletin will be incorporated into the handbook.

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NVLAP Handbook

Program/Title

Associated Lab Bulletins

NIST Handbook 150:2006

 

NVLAP Procedures and General Requirements
   
NIST Handbook 150-1:2010-12 ed. 

NVLAP Energy Efficient Lighting Products

Lab Bulletin LB-67-2012:
Addition of In-Situ Temperature Method (ISTM) Testing to EEL Program
 

Lab Bulletin LB-60-2011:
Update of Energy Efficient Lighting Test Method Selection List
 

Lab Bulletin LB-54-2011:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-1, 2010 Edition and NIST Handbook 150-1 Checklist, 2010 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-2 Series

Technical Guides for NVLAP Calibration Laboratories (eight separate handbooks listed below):

Lab Bulletin LB-65-2012:
ILAC-P14:12/2010, ILAC Policy for Uncertainty in Calibration
  NEW

Lab Bulletin LB-63-2011:
Proficiency Testing Requirements for Calibration Laboratories
 NEW

Lab Bulletin LB-37-2008:
NVLAP Assessment of Calibration Laboratories with Field Locations

Lab Bulletin LB-25-2007:
Revisions to NIST Program-Specific Handbooks 150-2A through 150-2H

NIST Handbook 150-2A:2004

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Electromagnetic DC Low Frequency Measurements

See above

NIST Handbook 150-2B:2004

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Electromagnetic RF Microwave Measurements

See above

NIST Handbook 150-2C:2001

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Time and Frequency Measurements

See above

NIST Handbook 150-2D:2004

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Ionizing Radiation Measurements

See above

NIST Handbook 150-2E:2001

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Optical Radiation Measurements

See above

NIST Handbook 150-2F:2003

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Dimensional Measurements

See above

NIST Handbook 150-2G:2004

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Mechanical Measurements

See above. Also,

Lab Bulletin LB-9-2003:
Magnetism in Mass Measurements


Summary Report of an Ad Hoc Focus Group Meeting on: "Magnetism in Mass Measurements," NCSLI U.S. Measurement Requirements Committee, September 12, 2003

NIST Handbook 150-2H:2004

NVLAP Calibration Laboratories, Technical Guide for Thermodynamic Measurements

See above. Also,

Lab Bulletin LB-10-2004 (Rev. 2007-02-21):
Thermometry Proficiency Tests

NIST Handbook 150-3:2006 

NVLAP Bulk Asbestos Analysis

Lab Bulletin LB-22-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-3:2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-4:2005

NVLAP Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

Lab Bulletin LB-62-2011:
Change in Quarterly Proficiency Testing Schedule
 NEW

Lab Bulletin LB-61-2011:
Clarification of NIST Handbook 150-4, 5.6.2
 

Lab Bulletin LB-55-2011:
Category IV (mixed betas and photons) - ANSI N13.32-2008

Lab Bulletin LB-52-2010:
Proficiency Testing - Neutron Categories - ANSI N13.11-2009

Lab Bulletin LB-49-2010:
Selection of Beta and Photon Categories for Mixed Field Testing

NIST Handbook 150-5:2005

NVLAP Construction Materials Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-44-2009
Nuclear Density-Moisture Gauges

NIST Handbook 150-6:2006

NVLAP Carpet and Carpet Cushion

Lab Bulletin LB-16-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-6, 2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-8:2011 

NVLAP Acoustical Testing Services

Lab Bulletin LB-56-2011:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-8, 2011 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-9:2006

NVLAP Wood-Based Products

Lab Bulletin LB-18-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-9, 2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-10:2007

NVLAP Efficiency of Electric Motors

Lab Bulletin LB-42-2009:
Changes to NVLAP Efficiency of Electric Motors Program

Lab Bulletin LB-24-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-10:2007 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-11:2007

NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility & Telecommunications

Lab Bulletin LB-64-2012:
Explanation of ANSI C63.5-2006 Regarding Standard Antenna Calibration Sites
NEW

Lab Bulletin LB-53-2010:
Release of Updated NIST Handbook 150-11A Checklist

Lab Bulletin LB-28-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-11, 2007 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-13:2006

NVLAP Airborne Asbestos Analysis

Lab Bulletin LB-23-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-13:2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-15:2006

NVLAP Thermal Insulation Materials

Lab Bulletin LB-19-2007:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-15, 2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-17:2012 NEW

NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-66-2012:
Addition of TWIC Card Testing to the NVLAP Cryptographic & Security Testing LAP
NEW

NIST Handbook 150-18:2009
NVLAP Fasteners and Metals

Lab Bulletin LB-45-2009:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-18, 2009 Edition and NIST Handbook 150-18 Checklist, 2009 Edition


Lab Bulletin LB-32-2008:
New Requirements for Fastener, Metallography, and Dimensional Proficiency Testing

NIST Handbook 150-20:2005 NVLAP Common Criteria Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-29-2008:
Revision of NIST Handbook 150-20, Sections 3.3.3, 3.3.4 and Annex B

NIST Handbook 150-21:2011 NVLAP Chemical Calibration:Certifiers of Spectrophotometric NTRMs  
NIST Handbook 150-22:2008
NVLAP Voting System Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-34-2008:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-22, May 2008 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-23:2010
NVLAP Radiation Detection Instruments

Lab Bulletin LB-57-2011:
Electromagnetic Compatibility testing (ECT) as required for Radiation Detection Instruments (RDI) testing

Lab Bulletin LB-51-2010:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-23, April 2010 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-24:2010

NVLAP Personal Body Armor

Lab Bulletin LB-50-2010:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-24, March 2010 Edition


Lab Bulletin LB-48-2010:
Information on testing, testing procedures, and reports for both NVLAP and the Compliance Testing Program


Lab Bulletin LB-41-2009:
NVLAP-Specific Requirements for CTP Clarification 2009:03


Lab Bulletin LB-40-2009:
Compliance Testing Program Administrative Clarification Documents


Lab Bulletin LB-31-2008:
Addition of Environmental Conditioning Protocol to Personal Body Armor Program

NIST Handbook 150-25:2009

NVLAP Biometrics Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-43-2009:
Release of NIST Handbook 150-25, 2009 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-31:2011 NEW

NVLAP Healthcare Information Technology Testing