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H.R. 336 (101st)

Standardization of Measurement Act of 1989

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

3 January 1989 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4]

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Summary

Standardization of Measurement Act of 1989 - Establishes a system of standardization of measurement of high strength steel bolts. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: (1) issue regulations to establish an approval program for accreditation of laboratories inspecting and testing bolts; (2) publish notice that NIST is prepared to accept applications for accreditation of such laboratories; and (3) set forth conditions under which accreditation of foreign laboratories by their governments meets requirements of this Act. Provides that, during its first year, such approval program shall use standards issued by one or more voluntary consensus standards organization selected by the Director, who shall notify the Congress of such choice. Authorizes the Director, after such year, to substitute other standards and to modify or update them as necessary. Requires that costs of such approval program be fully reimbursable to NIST through fees or other charges for accreditation services. Requires the Director to transmit recommendations and information to appropriate standards organizations. Prohibits, effective January 1, 1991, any bolt from being certified as a high strength steel bolt unless it: (1) comes from a lot conforming to the standards and specifications to which the manufacturer represents it has been manufactured or to which it was ordered by the purchaser; and (2) is evaluated by accredited laboratories or, if a foreign laboratory, is deemed to satisfy accreditation requirements of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

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  2. 3 January 1989

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  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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