At the Public Forum on Metric-Only Labeling last November at the Department of Commerce, no timeline was provided. I think that there are too many unknowns to publish a timeline, if indeed that were politically advisable. In November it was stated that there were still some federal agencies that had to sign off on the proposed ammendment. Once those agencies are on board, then a bill can be put before Congress to consider the ammendment. In the meantime, it would behoove us to encourage businesses (especially the larger ones) and such entities as chambers of commerce, states' weights and measures officers, states' departments of commerce, etc. to support such an ammendment when it comes up. One can also start writing to congressional representatives, but that may be more effective once the bill is submitted.
Jim On Friday 2003 March 14 11:03, Brian J White wrote: > All the discussion on amending the FPLA and one thing I haven't seen yet is > a timeline for when the amendment will come before Congress. > Anyone know? If at all at this point? -- James R. Frysinger Lifetime Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist Senior Member, IEEE http://www.cofc.edu/~frysingj [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: Physics Lab Manager, Lecturer Dept. of Physics and Astronomy University/College of Charleston 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 843.953.7644 (phone) 843.953.4824 (FAX) Home: 10 Captiva Row Charleston, SC 29407 843.225.0805
