NTEP Column
Jeff Gibson NCWM - NTEP Administrator
NTEP Sectors and Workgroups: What They Are, What They Do, and Why You Should Participate? As I write this article, the NTEP Grain Analyzer Sector, Weighing Sector, Software Sector and Multiple Dimension Measuring Device workgroup have held their meetings with only the NTEP Measuring Sector remaining. NTEP holds the sector and workgroup meetings to provide input for the development of NCWM Publication 14. The input can be from device manufacturers, NTEP evaluators and weights and measures officials. Publication 14 is device specific and is used for the evaluation of all device types that are certified by NTEP. When an amendment to NIST Handbook 44 is adopted by the NCWM at its annual meeting in July, the Sectors meet to discuss the items that were adopted and to see if a new or revised test method needs to be developed for NTEP Publication 14, or if it would just need editorial changes. If a new test method or item for the checklist is necessary, the sectors or workgroups develop that test method or item, recommending the changes to the NCWM NTEP Committee. The sectors and workgroups are also an excellent venue for manufacturers to compare notes on common challenges they face. It is a great opportunity for weights and measures inspectors to interact with the device manufactures. There is an open forum discussion during the meetings, and it is beneficial to all in attendance to hear firsthand from weights and Measures inspectors, NTEP Evaluators and manufacturers about common challenges and opportunities they have. Anyone can participate in the Sectors or workgroups. if you are a member of the National Council on Weights and Measures there is no registration fee to attend. If you are not a member of the National Council on Weights and Measures, registration fees apply.
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