Re: accreditation of sources

[Bob Hearn <rah@america.net>]

How does this program differ with the former NIST/CEA and present NIST/NEI
program which implemented a radioactivity map with distribution of test
samples and standards?

At 03:19 PM 2/6/98 -0600, you wrote:
>This is very preliminary (and somewhat late) but....
>
>Several source manufacturers have requested the HPS Lab Accreditation
>Committee to create a program for them to implement ANSI N42.22 -
>Traceability of Radioactive Sources to NIST.
>
>Preliminary discussions will be held at the mid-year meeting, 9 Feb, 6 pm. 
>Very preliminary since we have no authorization from the BoD to start the
>program.  Interested PARTICIPANTS are encouraged to attend if you happen
>to be planning to be there.  Otherwise let me know of your  interest by
>direct mail to me and I will keep you posted on developments. Nothing will
>be decided until after the meeting this summer (based on current plans).
>
>For those unfamiliar with the accreditation program key elements are...
>   documentation to demonstrate compliance with written criteria
>   a site audit/inspection
>   participation in a measurement quality assurance program
>   annual fees ($$$)
>
>This requires a significant effort on the part of the applicant. Programs
>under NVLAP are on the order of $5000 annually.  The HPS program is less
>expensive.  I mention this to dissuade those with only a casual interest.
>However, this program will likely only go forward if there are a
>reasonable number of participants, so interested organizations are
>encouraged to contact me.
>
>P.S. A reminder - the current accreditation program for radiation
>instrument calibration labs is open to applicants.  Contact the HPS
>secretatiat for more information.
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