NETA Consensus Body Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the NETA Consensus Body for the revision of ANSI/NETA standards. The purpose of this application is to identify and evaluate individuals who wish to be considered for inclusion in the ballot pool responsible for reviewing and voting on proposed changes to NETA standards.

To be considered, applicants must complete this form in full. The NETA Standards Review Council will assess each submission based on the applicant’s technical qualifications and relevant experience in the electrical testing industry. Selection is guided by the need to maintain balanced representation across the three recognized interest categories: Producer, User, and General Interest.

Participation in the Consensus Body is a vital part of the ANSI-accredited standards development process, ensuring that revisions to NETA standards reflect broad industry expertise and consensus. This is volunteer role and vital to the technical accuracy of the ANSI/NETA Standards. This is a volunteer role and is vital to ensuring the technical accuracy of the ANSI/NETA Standards. 

NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, is an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developing Organization that creates and maintains standards for electrical maintenance and acceptance testing for electrical power equipment and systems, as well as a standard that addresses the certification of electrical testing technicians. NETA is an association of leading electrical testing companies comprised of visionaries committed to advancing the industry standards for power system installation and maintenance to ensure the highest level of reliability and safety.

The NETA consensus body represents a balance of interests; no single interest category may constitute a majority of any consensus body’s membership. On the form, please indicate the interest category you best represent; if more than one applies, indicate in priority order:

• Producer of Electrical Testing Services - An individual or entity that provides electrical testing services.
• User of Electrical Testing Services - An individual or entity that uses electrical testing services.
• General Interest - An individual or entity that uses electrical testing services. This category typically includes those involved in safety; industrial, plant, specifying, and consulting engineers; government, utility, or maintenance personnel.

As a member of a NETA Consensus Body you have the privilege of taking an active role in the development of industry standards. Consensus Body Members shall be responsible for:

1. Voting on approval of proposed American National Standards within its scope and timeframe.
2. Maintaining the standards developed by the Standards Review Council in accordance with ANSI Essential Requirements.
3. Confirming the accuracy of all references within the NETA document.
4. Other matters requiring Consensus Body action as provided in the ANSI/NETA Operating Principles and Procedures for Standards Accreditation.

Each application will be reviewed by the NETA Standards Review Council, and applicants may expect notification within approximately 30-60 days.

Appointment to a Consensus Body is based on:

• Qualifications of the applicant
• Limiting the size of each Consensus Body to a manageable working group
• Maintaining a balance of interest group categories within the membership of each Consensus Body

If appointed, I agree to abide by the rules and guidelines of NETA. In addition, I hereby agree to notify the Secretariat, Standards Review Council, of change in status, including change of employment or organization represented. I also agree that NETA shall have nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use any material which I may provide to or develop for this Consensus Body. I hereby grant NETA a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to all rights in copyright that I may have as an author of the material adopted by NETA.