Common use of Methods of Compliance Clause in Contracts

Methods of Compliance. 9.1 Where there is no precedent, i.e. for new technology, novel applications of existing technology or MOC, novel MOC, or product use is unconventional, the VA will work closely with the CA and the applicant during Phase II of the program to establish an acceptable VA Certification Basis and MOC. 9.2 Once a MOC for a given rule has been accepted by the VA on any program with the CA, the expectation is that the VA will accept that MOC in the future as long as the assumptions made in the MOC are applicable. An exception is where an MOC has been determined not to be sufficient. This determination must be discussed between the VA and the CA. 9.3 When the VA determines there is a need to evaluate or review a MOC with the CA and the applicant, in accordance with the concepts in this document, the VA will confine its evaluation or review to the general, overall methodology to be used by the applicant, including assumptions, boundary conditions, and critical parameters of that methodology that are essential to the technical adequacy of the MOC. Details in the form of test plans, test parameters and other MOC steps should be left up to the CA to further define and approve.

Methods of Compliance. 9.1 6.1 Where there is no precedent, i.e. for new technology, novel applications of existing technology or MOC, novel MOC, or product use is unconventional, the VA will work closely with the CA and the applicant during Phase II of the program to establish an acceptable VA Certification Basis validation basis and MOC. 9.2 6.2 Once a MOC for a given rule has been accepted by the VA on any program with the CA, the expectation is that the VA will accept that MOC in the future as long as the assumptions made in the MOC are applicable. An exception is where an MOC has been determined not to be sufficient. This determination must be discussed between the VA and the CA. 9.3 6.3 When the VA determines there is a need to evaluate or review a MOC with the CA and the applicant, in accordance with the concepts in this document, the VA will confine its evaluation or review to the general, overall methodology to be used by the applicant, including assumptions, boundary conditions, and critical parameters of that methodology that are essential to the technical adequacy of the MOC. Details in the form of test plans, test parameters and other MOC steps should be left up to the CA to further define and approve.