1. 23rd APLMF Meeting Tokyo, Japan United States Country Report November 2016

2. Some Current Developments in U. S
Some Current Developments in U.S. Legal Metrology: Major issues on the Agenda of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) as of November 2016 and related national initiatives of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

3. Taximeters

4. Taxi -- Recorded Representation
Taxi -- Recorded Representation. – A printed receipt issued from a taximeter, whether through an integral or separate recording element, shall include as a minimum, the following information when processed through the taximeter system:
(a) date;
(b) unique vehicle identification number, such as the medallion number, taxi number, vehicle identification number (VIN), or permit number, or other identifying information as specified by the statutory authority;
(c) start and end time of trip;
(d) distance traveled, maximum increment of 0.1 kilometer (0.1 mile);*
(e) fare in $;
(f) for multi rate taximeters, each rate at which fare was computed and the associated fare at that rate;
(g) additional charges/discounts in $ (where permitted) such as extras any surcharges, telephone use, telecommunications charges, tip, discounts, credits, and taxes shall be identified and itemized; and
(h) total fare charge for service in $ (total charge inclusive of fare, extras, and all additional charges);
(i) trip number, if available; and
(j) telephone number (or other contact information) for customer assistance.

5. Weigh-in-Motion Truck Scales

6. Legal Metrology Issues related to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles:. a
Legal Metrology Issues related to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles: a. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicles; b. Electrical Vehicles; c, Hydrogen Vehicles.

7. CNG Fuel Measurement Standards

8. LNG Fuel Measurement Standards

9. Legal Metrology Issues concerning Electrical Vehicle Charging

10. Development of Hydrogen Fuel Measurement Standards

11. Next Steps in Unit Pricing
Programs by Retailers to Educate Consumers
Publish Online
Industry Guide
Webinar(s)
– Educate Industry
1. Waiting on results from (lab study) MSU (March/April…..may be follow up field study.
2. FMI Webinar scheduled for March to educate its members and solicit feedback, buy in on Draft V4. ways to involve others to expand and broaden input. Be looking for some to beta test.
Guide will be published on line. Easier to update and maintain.
Promote educational opportunities with the membership form the various trade associations and for consumers. How to educate consumers and create awareness in the marketplace. Utilize NCL and CR. NIST educate members of all trade associations through webinars. Industry may publish Consumer Guides.
Find stores/retailers willing to implement not only guide, but categories using METRIC! MODIFY GUIDE as necessary. Develop ONLINE guidance.
Potentially update model Regulation in NIST HB130.
Evaluate Impact in achieving National Uniformity and Consumer Benefits.
Application/Compliance
(Beta Testing/Modify Guide)
Evaluate Uniformity
Update Model
Regulations

12. Firewood

13. Firewood

14. Wave Height

15. High Accuracy Weighing

16. Contacts Dr. Charles Ehrlich charles.ehrlich@nist.gov 301-975-4834
Mr. Ralph Richter

17. Discussion / Questions?