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The Commission agreed with petitioners’ concerns that many laboratories will not be able to. b5 O" \, _! V
make the July 13, 2016 deadline. To avoid the potential disruption of the distribution and sale of7 k/ D: x' S0 t" N
radiofrequency equipment in the United States, the Commission is extending the time during" g6 C0 H0 Q1 \% V6 Y, n6 G
which it will recognize “listed” laboratories to July 13, 2017. The extension will also provide
2 _1 {' d* p- @' t7 Tadditional time for the recognition of accreditation bodies and accreditation of laboratories as well/ y* i+ T/ `: _" a6 o
as for countries to pursue telecommunications Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with the8 Q3 w0 e, \- i; ?4 ~/ Y
United States to provide for the recognition of accredited laboratories in those countries. |
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