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Diving For Science 2005 Proceedings Of The American Academy Of Underwater Sciences Framework For The Requirements Document The NDP/NURP team established a framework for a rebreather standard based on requirements for high quality and reliability, safety features, and reasonable performance measures that would allow a NOAA-supported diver to perform scientific tasks at the specified depth. The resulting standard was designed to be free of bias toward or against any particular design or manufacturer and was not meant to create a competition among manufacturers, but to establish safety requirements that all manufacturers must meet. The NOAA Minimum Manufacturing and Performance Requirements for Closed Circuit Mixed Gas Rebreathers involves three basic requirements: 1) be manufactured and tested to an acceptable quality control program, 2) possess certain components and/or perform certain functions deemed necessary and appropriate for CCRs by NOAA, and 3) meet minimum performance criteria during unmanned and manned testing by a NOAA-approved independent, third-party. The following is an outline of the NOAA Minimum Manufacturing and Performance Requirements for Closed Circuit Mixed Gas Rebreathers: Introduction The introduction states the purpose, rationale, and goal of the standard. It also outlines to whom the standard applies. Qualification Criteria 1. Manufactured and Tested to an Acceptable Quality Control Program 2. Capabilities/ Components And Performance Requirements. 2.1 Capabilities/ Components 2.2 Performance Requirements Appendix A: Required Testing A.1 Unmanned Tests A.2 Manned Tests A.3 Report Consensus Review Process The draft requirements document was reviewed (sometimes several times) by members of the NDP Diving Safety Board, NDP Technical Advisory Committee, and members of the NURP Diving Council. These three groups were condensed into a single working group that produced the first draft of a consensus document at a workshop held in Long Beach, CA following the AAUS Symposia in March 2004. The document was sent to selected individuals and organizations either nominated by the working group or those who asked to review the document during the 2004 AAUS Symposia. Finally, it was posted for public comment with a deadline for comments of January 1, 2005. 46
Diving For Science 2005 Proceedings Of The American Academy Of Underwater Sciences During this process, reviewers submitted extensive questions and comments and each comment was considered for inclusion. However, many of the comments suggested additional testing that was more appropriate for the purchasing phase, or that should be part of an operational procedure. The decision was to limit the focus to one of addressing minimum standards. During the process of drafting these requirements, the European Standard EN 14143, Respiratory Equipment-Self contained re-breathing diving apparatus had not been published. The European Committee for Standardization issued their standard in September of 2003, (just after the first draft of our requirements was in review) and became the only European Standard for CCRs in March of 2004. The authors of this paper compared EN 14143 to the NOAA draft and felt that the NOAA requirements are generally consistent with the requirements of EN 14143. In several instances the actual language or specifications of the EU standard was used verbatim rather than reinventing the wheel. The biggest difference between the two documents is in manned testing where the European standard only requires diving to a depth of 3 meters, whereas NOAA requires diving to a depth of 100 meters. Future Efforts This paper provides background information on how the proposed NOAA CCR standard was developed and introduces its main components. A copy of the actual standard is not included in this document because at the time of this writing the proposed standard was still posted for public comment. The deadline for submission of this paper coincided with the 1 January 2005 deadline for comments from the public on the draft requirements. By the time this paper is presented at the 2005 AAUS Symposium, comments from the public will have been considered. NOAA’s goal is to have a final document that has been adopted by the NDP to discuss at the symposia. Applications for approval are to be submitted to: Director, NOAA Diving Program, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115-0070 The documentation for each CCR submitted for approval must include a description of how and when each requirement in this standard was satisfied, and the certification reports from NOAA approved independent third party witnesses. Conclusion The production and adoption of these CCR standards is only the first step in the process. NOAA’s goal is for these minimum requirements to be incorporated into a consensus U.S. National Standard that will form the basis for reciprocity with other national and international standards. The current version of the standard is available through the NOAA Dive Program website at http://www.ndc.noaa.gov/pdfs/NOAA_CCR_Standards_Final.pdf. 47
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