NIST OWM Info Hour: OWM's Role Within NCWM and U.S. Weights and Measures System

NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) will provide a clear understanding of our role within the National Council on Weights and Measures (NCWM) and the Weights and Measures system in the United States.

NIST OWM has a statutory responsibility to promote “cooperation with the states in securing uniformity in weights and measures laws and method of inspection.” This is conducted through our partnership and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NCWM to collaborate towards the same goal of promoting marketplace equity and uniformity in weights and measures laws, regulations, standards, and practices in the U.S.

Topics to be covered include:
a.    OWM’s role in the standards development process.
b.    OWM's collaborative role within the NCWM and why NIST is involved.
c.    OWM involvement in National and Regional meetings.
d.    OWM role on the L&R and S&T Committees.
e.    Explanation of NIST Technical Analysis on NCWM agenda items.

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There is no fee to attend the event, and no certificates will be issued.