Title: Re: [USMA:35926] Passport Application
Dear Mike,
Well done. Let's hope you have a positive response.
Cheers,
Pat Naughtin
PO Box 305, Belmont, Geelong, Australia
Phone 61 3 5241 2008
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On 31/01/06 2:05 AM, "Michael Payne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The reply I got from the passport office. Might be good for more of us to
> write. Be nice, quote the law!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> Subject: RE: Passport Application
>> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:58:56 -0500
>> From: NPIC, Passport <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: 'Michael Payne' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello Mr Payne,
>>
>> You message has been forwarded to the Department Of State for
>> further review.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> National Passport Information Center 6676
>> 1 877 487-2778
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> *From:* Michael Payne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 23, 2006 4:35 PM
>> *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> *Subject:* Passport Application
>>
>> I've recently filled in an online application for a passport
>> renewal. From my observations, the question on height in feet and
>> inches does not comply with Federal Law, in this case *United States
>> Code Title 15 **Chapter 6. Sec. 205b.* § 215.15 Metric system of
>> measurement. The Metric Conversion Act, as amended
>> by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act (15 U.S.C. 205)
>> declares that the metric system is the preferred measurement system
>> for U.S. trade and commerce. The Act requires each Federal agency to
>> establish a date or dates in consultation with the Secretary of
>> Commerce, when the metric system of measurement will be used in the
>> agency's procurements, grants, and other business-related activities.
>>
>> It would appear that you need to include the option and opportunity
>> for those citizens who wish to use the metric system to do so for
>> their height and for the size of the passport photo.
>>
>> Michael Payne
>> Potomac Falls VA 20165
>>
>
