Annual Meeting Archive

Tulsa, Oklahoma

General
General Information
2018 New Chairman's Address - Brett Gurney
2018 President's Address - Dr. Walter G. Copan
Final Attendee List
Voting Results

Board of Directors Report

Committee Documents

Laws and Regulations Committee Report

Additional Letters, Presentations and Data

• Block 1:
  • Items PAL-1 & NET-1: 40 CFR 156.3 Subpart A. - General Provisions (8-30-2017)
  • Item PAL-1: EPA Label Review Manual (8-30-2017)
• Block 2:
  • Block 2 Items: Handbook 130 Proposal - Automotive Fuels
  • Items MOS-1 & FLR-1: Updated Proposals - Kerosene (1-11-2018)
  • Items MOS-1 & FLR-1: Updated Summary of Changes - Kerosene (1-11-2018)
  • Items MOS-1 & FLR-1: Summary of Changes - Kerosene (9-8-2017)
  • Items MOS-2 & FLR-2: Updated Proposals - LPG (1-11-2018)
  • Items MOS-2 & FLR-2: Updated Summary of Changes - LPG (1-11-2018)
  • Items MOS-2 & FLR-2: Summary of Changes - LPG (9-8-2017)
  • Items MOS-3 & FLR-4: Summary of Changes (9-20-2017)
  • Item MOS-3: Updated Proposal (1-11-2018)
  • Item MOS-3: Complete Mark-ups (8-25-2017)
  • Item MOS-3: Presentation by ADM (9-22-2017)
  • Item FLR-3: Complete Mark-ups (8-25-2017)
• Block 3: 
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: Proposed Modifications from Michelle Wilson, AZ (1-22-2018)
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: Email - Washington State and EPA (7-17-2017)
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: Comments from API (7-18-2017)
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: Presentation by API (7-18-2017)
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: EPA on E15 Relabeling as submitted by API (7-18-2017)
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: Comments from KMoore Consulting (7-11-2017)
  • Items MOS-4 & FLR-5: Notice from KMoore Consulting (7-19-2017)
  • Item FLR-5: Attachment from KMoore Consulting (11-11-2016)
• Item MOS-7:
  • Alternative Proposal from L.A. County (9-20-2017)
  • Amended Proposal from L.A. County (1-22-2018)
  • Additional Comments from Ross Andersen (6-27-2018)
• Item MOS-8:
  • Proposal from Ross Andersen and California (7-16-2017)
  • Letter from Berry Global (12-11-2017)
  • Revised Proposal from California and NIST OWM (12-12-2017)
  • Letter from Warp Brothers (1-22-2018)
• Item MOS-9: Proposal from USNWG (revised, 7-16-2018)
• Item MOS-10:
  • 21CFR, Part 501 (9-14-2017)
  • Presentation by City of Madison, Wisconsin Weights and Measures (10-20-2017)
• Item FLR-9: Proposed Revisions from FALS (11-30-2017)
• Item POL-1: Letter from Kraft/Heinz (1-21-2018)
• Item NET-3:
  • Letter from American Lumber Standard Committee, Inc. (1-17-2018)
  • Revised Softwood Lumber Proposal (6-26-2018)
  • Chapter 4: Moisture Relations and Physical Properties of Wood (7-17-2018)
  • Chapter 13: Drying and Dimension Changes (7-17-2018)
  • Moisture-Related Properties of Wood and the Effects of Moisture on Wood and Wood Products (7-17-2018)
  • Moisture Content and Shrinkage of Lumber (7-17-2018)
• Item NET-4:
  • Revised Plywood and Wood-Based Structural Panels Proposal (6-26-2018)
  • 1986 APA Report (7-2-2018)
  • 2016 APA Study (7-2-2018)
  • Linear Expansion Related to Moisture (7-2-2018)
  • Moisture Related Properties of Wood (7-2-2018)
• Item NET-5: Federal Register Rules and Regulations (9-1-2017)
• Item OTH-1:
  • Phillip 66 Anti-Skimming Toolkit (1-5-2018)
  • Premium Diesel Definition Presentation (1-19-2018)
  • Report and Recommendation from Manuch Nikanjam (9-2017)
  • Proposed NCWM Premium Diesel Definition
  • NCWM Premium Diesel FALS Meeting (Nikanjam) (1-9-2018)

Specifications and Tolerances Committee Report

Additional Letters, Presentations and Data

• NIST OWM Analysis to the Committee (7-10-2018)
• General Code & Weighing Items: Scale Manufacturers Association Positions (4-20-2018)
• Block 1:
  • Items GEN-1 & VTM-1: Civaflo Manifold Brochure (11-8-2017)
• Block 3:
  • Items SCL-3 & OTH-1: Report of the 75th NCWM 1990 Excerpt from Ross Andersen (9-11-2017)
  • Items SCL-3 & OTH-1: Presentation from Ross Andersen (9-11-2017)
  • Items SCL-3 & OTH-1: Presentation from Ross Andersen (1-9-2018)
  • Items SCL-3 & OTH-1: Comments from Henry Oppermann (12-6-2016)
  • Items SCL-3 & OTH-1: Comments from Henry Oppermann (1-6-2018)
• Block 4, Block 5, Items LPG-4 & MFM-2:
  • Comments from Seraphin (12-28-2017)
  • Comments from Seraphin (7-2-2018)
• Item SCL-7:
  • Letter from FMI (1-10-2017)
  • Letter from FMI (7-12-2017)
  • Letter from NCRMA (1-2-2018)
  • Letter from NCRMA (3-28-2018)
  • Letter from SC Retail Association (1-10-2018)
  • Letter from FL Retail Federation (1-8-2018)
  • Sample of Numerous Letters from Harris Teeter (6-21-2018)
  • S.1.8.5. Recorded Representations, Point of Sale Systems (7-16-2018)
• Item SCL-8:
  • White Paper from Weigh-in-Motion Task Group (9-21-2017)
  • Comments from Henry Oppermann (1-17-2018)
  • Comments from Henry Oppermann (4-16-2018)
  • Changes to Dynamic Tolerances (1-22-2018)
  • Letter from Mettler-Toledo (4-19-2018)
• Items LPG-4 & MFM-2:
  • Comments from Seraphin (11-11-2016)
  • Comments from Seraphin (6-23-2017)
  • Comments from Henry Oppermann (6-6-2017)
• Item ABW-4:
  • Comments from Henry Oppermann (12-27-2017)
  • Comments from Henry Oppermann (4-16-2018)
  • Comments from Richard Suiter Consulting (7-11-2018)
  • Images from Richard Suiter Consulting
    • 1985 Conference Report Cover
    • Command Alkon - Ready Mix Batching Production
    • S&T Item 304-3 Excerpt

Professional Development Committee Report

NTEP Committee Report

Nominating Committee Report

Committee Addendum Sheets
Board of Directions Addendum Sheets
Laws and Regulations Addendum Sheets
Professional Development Committee Addendum Sheets
Specifications and Tolerances Addendum Sheets
National Type Evaluation Program Addendum Sheets

Presentations
2018 OIML Annual Report
2018 PDC Annual Update
EPA Fuels Regulatory Streamlining

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

General
General Information
2017 Chairman's Address - Kristin Macey
2017 New Chairman's Address - James Cassidy
2017 President's Address - Dr. Kent Rochford
Final Attendee List
Voting Results

Board of Directors Report

Committee Documents

Laws and Regulations Committee Report

Additional Letters, Presentations and Data

• Item 2301-1:
  • Modified Language (12-9-2016)
  • Letter from Growers Express (Undated)
  • Letter from Pacific International Marketing (Undated)
  • Letter from Tanimura & Antle (8-22-2016)
  • CACASA Presentation (1-9-2017)
  • Industry Presentation (1-9-2017)
• Item 2302-1: Amended Proposal by L.A. County (7-7-2017)
• Item 2302-2: New Hampshire Presentation (1-9-2017)
• Item 2302-5: Amended Proposal submitted by California (7-16-2017)
• Items 2302-5 and 2600-4: Comments from Ross Andersen (7-11-2017)
• Item 2302-6: Amended Proposal submitted by Florida  (9-1-2016)
• Items 2302-7 and 2307-2: Comments from KMoore Consulting (7-12-2017)
• Items 2302-7 and 2307-2: Comments from API (7-18-2017)
• Items 2302-7 and 2307-2: API Presentation (7-18-2017)
• Items 2302-7 and 2307-2: Notice form KMoore Consulting (7-19-2017)
• Item 2302-8: Letter from American Wood Fibers (9-26-2016)
• Item 2302-9: Amended Proposal submitted by API (7-16-2017)
• Items 2302-9 and 2307-1: Letter from ILMA (7-11-2017)
• Items 2302-9 and 2307-1: Letter from AOCA (7-11-2017)
• Items 2302-9 and 2307-1: Letter from API (7-11-2017)
• Item 2307-1: Recommendation from ILMA (10-12-2016)
• Item 2307-1: Amended Proposal submitted by API (7-16-2017)
• Item 2307-2: Federal Register (1-14-2016)
• Item 2600-1: Letter from Mulch & Soil Council (1-8-2017)
• Item 2600-4: Amended Proposal submitted by California (7-16-2017)
• Item 2600-5: Letter from NOAA IASI (1-4-2017)

Specifications and Tolerances Committee Report

Additional Letters, Presentations and Data

• General Code & Weighing Items: Scale Manufacturers Association Positions (updated 5-8-2017)
• Items 3100-1, 3200-5 & 3600-2: Position Statement from Weights and Measures Consulting (12-6-2016)
• Items 3200-1 & 3600-3: Position Statement from Weights and Measures Consulting (12-6-2016)
• Item 3200-1: Comments from Weights and Measures Consulting (5-10-2017)
• Item 3200-3: Letter from Food Marketing Institute (1-6-2017)
• Item 3200-3: Letter from Food Marketing Institute (7-12-2017)
• Item 3202-1: Amended Proposal submitted by Kansas
• Item 3301-4: Excerpt from EPO 23
• Items 3302-1 and 3307-2: Comments from Seraphin Test Measure (9-27-2016)
• Items 3302-1 and 3307-2: Comments from Seraphin Test Measure (6-23-2017)
• Items 3302-1, 3307-2, 3504-2 and 3600-6: Comments from Weights and Measures Consulting (6-6-2017)
• Item 3504-2: Taxi Code Revisions from USNWG

Professional Development Committee Report

NTEP Committee Report

Nominating Committee Report

Committee Addendum Sheets
Board of Directions Addendum Sheets
Laws and Regulations Addendum Sheets
Professional Development Committee Addendum Sheets
Specifications and Tolerances Addendum Sheets
National Type Evaluation Program Addendum Sheets

Presentations
2017 OIML Annual Report
2017 PDC Annual Update
S&T Items 3200-4 & 3200-8 (Dick Suiter Consulting)
L&R Item 2302-7 (API)
Technical Session: The Life Cycle of Petroleum from Well to Retail (Searles)
Technical Session: Planning and Coordinating a National Market Place Survey (Miller)

Denver, Colorado

General
General Information
2016 Chairman's Address - Jerry Buendel
2016 New Chairman's Address - Kristin Macey
2016 President's Address - Dr. Willie May
Final Attendee List
Voting Results

Board of Directors Report

Committee Documents

Laws and Regulations Committee Report

Extension of Vapor Pressure Exceptions as Adopted July 28, 2016

Additional Letters, Presentations, and Data

• Item 232-3: MPFS Task Group Recommendation (4-8-2016)
• Items 232-4 and 260-3: NIST Firewood Supporting Document
• Items 232-7 and 260-5: Letter from American Wood Fibers (7-20-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Clean Vehicle Education Foundation Attachment
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Letter from Industry (9-24-2015)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Sample of Letters from Agility to Various States (5-10-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Letter from NJUA (6-13-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Letter from South Jersey Gas (6-8-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Letter from California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (6-23-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Sample of Letters from Clean Energy to Various States (7-1-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Letter from Northern Colorado Clean Cities (7-7-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Letter from Industry (7-19-2019)
• Items 323-8 and 237-1: Letter from Clean Energy (7-19-2016)
• Item 237-2: Map and Letters
• Item 237-2: Letter from KMoore Consulting, LLC (10-12-2015)
• Item 237-2: Letter from Steptoe Johnson (9-17-2015)
• Item 237-2: API Presentation
• Item 237-2: Letter from ACE, API, NACS, NATSO, PMAA, RFA and SIGMA (7-11-2016)
• Item 237-5: Email from EPA (9-24-2015)
• Item 237-6: API Presentation (12-15-2015)
• Item 260-1: Proposal from Mulch and Soil Council, HB133 Presentation (2015)
• Item 260-1: Letter from Michigan and Ohio (12-23-2015)
• Item 260-1: Response Letter from Mulch and Soil Council (1-6-2016)
• Item 260-1: Memo from Penn State University (5-17-2016)
• Item 260-4: Email from SBC Firemaster. Ltd. (1-6-2016)
• Item 260-6: ASTM-D4052-11
• Item 260-6: Example of Digital Density Meter
• New Priority Item: Federal Register

Specifications and Tolerances Committee Report

Additional Letters, Presentations, and Data

• Items 320-1 and 360-3: Henry Oppermann Comments (12-15-2015)
• Item 320-2: SMA Presentation
• Item 320-2: Comments from Henry Oppermann (12-15-2015)
• Item 320-2: Cardinal Response to Claims Made by Henry Oppermann (7-25-2016)
• Item 320-3: Rice Lake Weighing Systems Recommended Revisions (7-18-2016)
• Item 322-1: Email from Intersystems (7-23-2015)
• Item 322-1: Test Data of Automatic Bulk Weighing Devices
• Item 325-1: Rinstrum Presentation (updated 1-4-2016)
• Item 325-1: Rinstrum Video (12-23-2015)
• Item 330-1: How Slow Flow Accuracy Affects LMD
• Item 330-4: Example of Digital Density Meter (2015)
• Item 330-4: ASTM-D4052-11
• Item 331-1: How Slow Flow Errors Affect VTM
• Item 331-3: Dual Manifold System Brochure
• Item 332-1: LPG NH3-Proposed Revisions from NIST MMA (9-16-2015)
• Items 332-5 and 337-3: Comments from Seraphin Test Measure (12-17-2015)
• Item 337-2: Letter from Industry (9-24-2015)
• Item 337-2: Clean Vehicle Education Foundation
• Item 337-2: OWM Analysis
• Item 337-2: Letter from NJUA (6-13-2016)
• Item 337-2: Letter from South Jersey Gas (6-8-2016)
• Item 337-2: Letter from California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (6-23-2016)
• Item 337-2: Sample of Letters from Clean Energy to Various States (7-1-2016)
• Item 337-2: Letter from Northern Colorado Clean Cities (7-7-2016)
• Item 337-2: Letter from Industry (7-19-2019)
• Item 337-2: Letter from Clean Energy (7-19-2016)
• Items 232-8 and 237-1: Sample of Letters from Agility to Various States (5-10-2016)
• Item 339-2: Letter from Colorado Hydrogen Coalition (1-4-2016)
• Item 339-2: Letter from California Division of Measurement Standards (1-7-2016)
• Item 339-2: Letter from California Fuel Cell Partnership (5-24-2016)
• Item 339-2: Letter from California Go-Biz (7-1-2016)
• Item 354-6: List of States with UberLyft (9-15-2015)
• Item 358-3: MDMD Work Group Report (2015)
• Item 360-3: Comments from Henry Oppermann (4-22-2016)

Professional Development Committee Report

NTEP Committee Report

• Appendix B - 2015 Belt-Conveyor Scale Sector Summary
• Appendix C - 2015 Grain Analyzer Sector Summary
• Appendix D - 2015 Measuring Sector Summary
• Appendix E - 2015 Software Sector Summary 
• Appendix F - 2015 Weighing Sector Summary
• Appendix G - 2015 Multiple Dimension Measuring Devices Work Group Summary

Additional Letters, Presentations, and Data

• Item 510-1: MDMD Work Group Letter on MRA Expansion

Nominating Committee Report

Committee Addendum Sheets
Board of Directions Addendum Sheets
Laws and Regulations Addendum Sheets
Professional Development Committee Addendum Sheets
Specifications and Tolerances Addendum Sheets
National Type Evaluation Program Addendum Sheets

Presentations
2016 OIML Annual Report
2016 PDC Annual Update
L&R Item 237-2 (API)
L&R Item 237-5 (Albuquerque)
S&T Item 320-2 (Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.)
S&T Item 330-3 (Quinn)
Technical Session: U.S. Mint in Denver (Fesing)
Technical Session: Understanding Transportation Network Systems (Lobato)
Technical Session: Regulatory Considerations for Legalized Marijuana (Quinn)