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          History
  • The NRTL Program established in 1988
  • NRTL Directive published 1999
  • Only minor updates in 15 years
  • NRTL Application Guidelines
  • GAO Study 2012
      Improvement steps
  • Stakeholder meeting March 2013
  • Initial Plan to make a few changes to fix 
   major problem areas.
  • Later decided to update and rewrite the 
   entire directive.
        Major Proposals
  • Align requirements with ISO 17025 & ISO 17065
  • Revise OSHA policies on Independence
  • Revise OSHA policies on Supplemental 
   Programs
  • Revise OSHA policies on the use of the IECEX 
   Scheme
  • Revise OSHA policies on equipment calibration
  • Revise the definition of a “Recognized Site” and 
   eliminate “SNAP Sites”
   Alignment with ISO Standards
  • OSHA is proposing to align its 
   requirements with ISO 17025 and ISO 
   17065 and adding NRTL Specific 
   requirements and interpretations.
  • Change NRTL specific terminology to align 
   with ISO Standards where possible.