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The Commission agreed with petitioners’ concerns that many laboratories will not be able to
& w# D; E, Q8 l( P% k" f4 Vmake the July 13, 2016 deadline. To avoid the potential disruption of the distribution and sale of
; Z# s. d2 ?4 xradiofrequency equipment in the United States, the Commission is extending the time during
0 [* ?% h+ R- Y' H" lwhich it will recognize “listed” laboratories to July 13, 2017. The extension will also provide
! {+ A4 j# r E8 ~6 [ Zadditional time for the recognition of accreditation bodies and accreditation of laboratories as well6 i; N1 o- Z& t# l
as for countries to pursue telecommunications Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with the8 x; D# _' r$ R; X6 J: B* s. A
United States to provide for the recognition of accredited laboratories in those countries. |
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