standardized weights

Who Is In Charge Of Weights And Measures?

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Who Is In Charge Of Weights And Measures? The United States Constitution, Article I, section 8 gives Congress the power to “fix the standard of weights and measurement.” In 1790 Congress considered a plan prepared by Thomas Jefferson, then Secretary of State, which proposed standardized measurements. Does Congress control weights and measures? The United States

Who Is Responsible For Weights And Measures?

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Who Is Responsible For Weights And Measures? The NIST Office of Weights and Measures analyzes weights and measures training needs; obtains input from the weights and measures community on legal metrology standards and practices; and designs and delivers training for laboratory metrologists and weights and measures officials. Who are responsible for enforcing the Weights and