We just received this from Jerry Kunzman (NASA) regarding a new SFI mandate that took place on January 1, 2012:
Folks,
We had some more questions, so I am trying to clarify this. If someone is using a 38.1 device without an FIA tag (in addition), then it must be sent in to the manufacturer for rectification (at a nominal cost). Don’t ask me what it cost exactly but it’s likely to be in the $15-$40 range.
This new SFI mandate took effect Jan 1, 2012. However, there is now a grace period of enforcement until April 1, 2012. So, those that wait until April 1 and ask to slide until the next event shouldn’t get to slide. This is the period where they get to “fix it for next time.”
If a device has an FIA tag, with or without and SFI tag, then it does not need to be recertified to comply with our rules.
Please let all your tech people know, as well as your drivers, so there are no surpises.
Jerry Kunzman
Executive Director