Adrian: Welcome to the list. First, an important point. Please don't use HTML format for messages to this list. Some members don't have HTML-enabled email software. Also, unlike plain text message, HTML messages can be vehicles for the newer computer viruses. On item 1, Ronald Reagan removed the Metric Board's funding, so it hasn't existed for quite some years. On item 2, it's currently a free market situation. If vendors want a company's business, they'll have to comply with whatever requirements that company wants to impose. Bill Potts, CMS San Jose, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Adrian Jadic Sent: November 01, 2000 07:29 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:8914] Hello! ..and a few Questions (no viruses) I have recently joined this listserver (and USMA), and I wanted to say Hi! Before I get to the questions I want to thank Don Hillger for making this open discussion possible and USMA in general for their work on what I believe is one of the most just causes since the Declaration of Independence. 1. I see in the US Code paragraphs 204 and 205 mentioning about a US Metric Board. I did some searches on the Internet and found nothing yet. Can anyone tell me where I can find info about this board and it's work? 2. From what I can see in the US Code, the SI is more than allowed. Does anyone know any regulations (OSHA, DEP, NFPA etc.) prohibiting or restricting a private company from asking its suppliers/contractors to submit all documentation pertaining to their product/work, in SI? Thank you! Adrian Jadic Engineering&Maintenance Manager William Zinsser & Co. inc. 480 Frelinghuysen Ave. Newark, NJ 07114
