National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NVLAP Attachment D.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-24
Conditions for Accreditation 2022-11-14.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-24
NVLAP Attachment C.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-24
NVLAP Attachment B.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-17
NVLAP Attachment A.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-17
NVLAP supporting statement 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4836	National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System Other-Application	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0693-0003	ICR Reference No: 202501-0693-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202112-0693-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No: MO
Title: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/28/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2025
Responses	630	650
Time Burden (Hours)	1,890	1,950
Cost Burden (Dollars)	410	423

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Abstract: This information is collected from all testing and calibration laboratories that apply for NVLAP accreditation. Applicant laboratories provide the minimum information necessary for NVLAP to evaluate their competency to carry out specific tests or calibrations, or types of tests or calibrations. The collection is required under 15 CFR Part 285, Sec. 285.6, Application for accreditation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC Part 285 Name of Law: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 77834	09/24/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 8283	01/28/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	630	650	0	-20	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,890	1,950	0	-60	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	410	423	0	-13	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Estimated number of respondents has decreased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $137,500

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/28/2025

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