As an Executive Branch government agency, TSA should be subject to Executive Order 12770 (since it has never been rescinded). Perhaps this should be referenced in correspondence with them.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 03:10PM, "Paul Trusten, R.Ph." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Dear Transportation Security Administration Officials, > >I am writing about a problem that may arise concerning your 3-1-1 carry-on >rule for liquid products (http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm). The posted >rules contain no metric units. > >Please consider that almost all visitors to the U.S. arrive from countries >that have fully implemented the metric system of measurement. As they travel >across the nation, these passengers may not understand the 3 fluid ounce >limitation on package size and >one-quart limitation on the zipper bag which is to contain these at the >security checkpoint. >I wish to suggest that you include the approximate metric equivalents of 90 >mL and one liter, respectively, on your airport signs. This is also >necessary because the metric system is the preferred system of measurement >for trade and commerce in the U.S., and should therefore be included in all >U.S. government publications. > >Sincerely, > >Paul Trusten, R.Ph. >Public Relations Director >U.S. Metric Association, Inc. >3609 Caldera Blvd, Apt 122 >Midland TX 79707-2872 >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >
