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U.S. National Work Group on Belt-Conveyor Scales (USNWG on BCS)
Purpose: The USNWG is a group consisting of regulatory officials, device manufacturers, service agents, users of belt-conveyor scale systems, and other stakeholders. The group’s meetings are focused on: improvement of regulatory standards; examination policies and procedures; and the harmonization of U.S. and international standards.
Agenda:The USNWG will address relevant issues concerning the use, testing, maintenance, and legal metrology requirements regarding belt-conveyor scale systems and associated equipment. This meeting’s agenda will focus largely on proposed changes to the Belt-Conveyor Scale Systems Code in NIST Handbook 44 related to “weigh-belt” systems. A formal agenda is being developed and will be available by January 22, 2013. To receive a copy of the agenda, please send your contact information to: John Barton Related Project(s): This working group meeting is held in conjunction with the National Weighing & Sampling Association (NW&SA) Conference. The USNWG on BCS meeting will convene following the conclusion of the NW&SA Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
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Details: Start Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
End Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Location: Charlotte, NC
Audience: Industry, Government, Other
Format: Workshop
Sponsor(s):NIST Office of Weights and Measures Registration:There is no formal registration for the USNWG meeting. Registration information for the NW&SA conference may be found at: http://www.nwsassn.org/. Registration Contact:Mr. John Barton, Yvonne Branden, Technical Contact:Mr. John Barton, |