47 CFR §2.951
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- (a)The Commission will consider for recognition a measurement facility (i.e., testing laboratory) for which an FCC-recognized accrediting organization submits a written request to the Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) requesting such recognition, including the following information:
- (1)Laboratory name, location of test site(s), mailing address, and contact information.
- (2)Name of accrediting organization.
- (3)Scope of laboratory accreditation.
- (4)Date of expiration of accreditation.
- (5)Designation number.
- (6)FCC Registration Number (FRN).
- (7)A statement as to whether the laboratory performs testing on a contract basis.
- (8)For laboratories outside the United States, the name of the mutual recognition agreement or arrangement under which the accreditation of the laboratory is recognized.
- (9)Other information as requested by the Commission.
- (10)-(11) [Reserved]
- (12)The number and location of all employees or agents that are engaged in FCC-recognized testing and/or certification, including those based outside the United States.
- (b)The Commission will not recognize a laboratory:
- (1)In which a prohibited entity, as established pursuant to § 2.902, has, possesses, or otherwise controls an equity or voting interest of 10% or more;
- (2)That fails to provide, or that provides a false or inaccurate, certification as required in this section; or
- (3)That fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater as required in this section.
- (c)[Reserved]
- (d)The Commission will withdraw recognition of any laboratory that:
- (1)Is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity pursuant to § 2.902;
- (2)Fails to provide, or provides a false or inaccurate, certification, as required in this section; or
- (3)Fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater, as required in this section.
- (e)The Commission will notify a laboratory in writing of its intention to withdraw the laboratory's recognition and provide at least 30 days for the lab to respond.