John, OWM in NIST has recently been elevated to a "Division" of NIST, and the "Metric Program" is now the "Laws and Metric Group." These changes might be a sign of greater emphasis on the SI in objectives of the US Department of Commerce.
If that is true, perhaps Henry Oppermann or Ken Butcher would be willing to elaborate on the improving prospects for the SI in the form of an amended FPLA and in other pending legislation? Gene. ................................ On Sat, 10 Aug 2002, John asked: > > So, Gene, what does Kenneth Butcher plan to do about the FPLA? What > influence does he have to bring the issue to the front burner? What > influence does he have to undo the effects of TEA-21 on metrication > of the state highways? What can he do to help our cause? > > John
