What is the deal with the latest info on our ATP program requiring some weird 8060-7 form?

From the PDT training page: "As was mentioned in the first ATP FIL, the FAA has notified us that an ATP-Knowledge Job Aid-Airplane form must be filled out and signed by an FAA Inspector prior to taking the written for the ATP. The job aid is used prior to signing a FAA Form 8060-7."

"“Before an applicant may take the airline transport pilot (ATP) knowledge examination, however, an inspector must establish that the applicant is eligible for the requested certificate in either the airplane or rotorcraft category."

Umm...just wondering, but since when do you need to be eligible for the certificate and have a sign off before taking the ATP written? I have a lot of friends who have taken it without a signoff. Is this something special for our weird program?

Went on the FAA's website and according to their "Knowledge testing authorization requirements matrix": "Acceptable form of authorization for ALL tests listed above (except ACP): NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization is required for an initial attempt. (14 CFR §§61.153(f), 63.51, and 65.53)