SPECIAL NOTICE REGIONAL METRIC DIALOGUE MOVES "TOWARD A METRIC AMERICA," MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DALLAS, TX. JAN. 10-11, 1997, POC Gerard C. Iannelli (301) 975-3690. The Department of Commerce and the Federal Interagency Council on Metric Policy present a regional Metric Dialogue January 10-11, 1997, at Southern Methodist University's Umphrey Lee Center in Dallas, Texas. At this meeting, participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts on the benefits of using the metric system to increase our global competitiveness, commercialize new technologies, and enhance the job skills of America's workforce. Open discussions will probe critical metrication issues. The meetings build on the key themes -- trade, education, and public awareness -- that emerged from the first National Metric Town Meeting held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) March 27-28, 1995. For further information on the Metric Dialogue contact the NIST Metric Program on (301) 975-3690, FAX (301) 948-1416 or email to Metric_prg@nist.gov (via Internet). Additional information is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.nist.gov/metric. The Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) will conduct a concurrent meeting on January 10. The RSPA will host a meeting of public and industry representatives to obtain public input to assist RSPA in converting its Pipeline Safety Regulations from inch-pound measures to metric measures. For further information on the RSPA Pipeline Safety meeting contact Marvin Fell, (202) 366-6205. WEB: National Institute of Standards and Technology, http://www.nist.gov/metric.

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