News published on Federal Newswire in September 1993

News from September 1993


Weights and Measures Group to Work on Verifying Accuracy of Retail Prices

News Release: In response to nationwide public concern about price accuracy in retail stores, the National Conference on Weights and Measures has established a Working Group on Price Verification. The aim of the group will be to develop a field handbook for officials to use in verifying the accuracy of advertised prices.


Commerce, EPA Announce Joint Project to Help Firms Adopt Pollution Prevention Technology

News Release: Commerce Department Secretary Ronald H. Brown and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Carol Browner have announced a cooperative pilot project to help U.S. manufacturers adopt pollution-prevention technologies and techniques.


Public Meetings at NIST Will Detail Plans for New Programs Under Advanced Technology Program

News Release: The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will hold a public meeting on Oct. 19 to discuss procedures for getting industry ideas and the selection criteria for establishing major program areas under the Advanced Technology Program.


NIST Seeks Project Proposals for 1995 Precision Measurement Grants

News Release: The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking project proposals for two research grants for fiscal year 1995 in the field of precision measurement and fundamental constants.