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NIST Special Publication 791, 1994 Edition

State Weights and Measures Laboratories:

State Standards Program Description

and Directory

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State Weights and Measures Laboratories:

State Standards Program Description

and Directory

Georgia L. Harris

Office of Weights and Measures

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001

(Supersedes NIST Special Publication 791, 1993 Edition)

June 1994

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Foreword

In support of its mission to promote uniform standards of measurement throughout the country, the National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) received funding from Congress in 1965 to provide new standards of mass, length, and volume and the equipment needed to perform calibrations in these measurement areas to State weights and measures laboratories. This program, called the [New] State Standards Program, was

established at NIST. To maintain the validity of these standards and to ensure that the standards are used

properly, NIST: .

(1) trains State metrologists in the test procedures used in the NIST laboratories; and

(2) conducts a voluntary accreditation program for State weights and measures laboratories.

Part I of this publication describes the accreditation activities of the State Standards Program. There are three general requirements for accreditation:

(1) the State must have adequate facilities, equipment, and standards to perform the measurements;

(2) the State metrologist must receive the necessary training and submit data demonstrating the results of

applying test procedures; and

(3) the laboratory must establish measurement control programs acceptable to NIST in the various

measurement areas.

This approach to laboratory accreditation was endorsed by the 1983 National Conference on Weights and

Measures. The Office of Weights and Measures at NIST has proposed the addition of accreditation programs

for State laboratories in the areas of Grain Moisture and Petroleum Quality Testing since they have been

requested by the State Weights and Measures agencies. Some tentative guidelines are outlined in Part I; specific accreditation requirements will be published in NIST Handbook 143, Program Handbook, or other appropriate

document.

Part II is the directory of State weights and measures laboratories and lists the services they provide to State and local weights and measures agencies as well as to industry. The directory is intended to assist potential users of the laboratory services in locating and obtaining needed measurement services. The directory provides a summary table of measurement services and programs as well as the following information for each State or

accredited laboratory:

(1) the accreditation period, if accredited by NIST;

(2) the laboratory staff member(s), address, and phone number;

(3) services available; and

(4) fees, if any, for services.

One objective of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 is to make the International System (SI) of Units the primary measurement system in the United States. SI Units are the preferred measurement system

in the State laboratories. State laboratories have primary standards in both "customary" and SI units, the laboratory equipment employ SI units, and training for State metrologists uses primarily the SI System of Units.

However, the foremost system for commercial equipment for sales to the public is that of "customary" units. Descriptions of measurement services in this directory refer to whichever system is typically predominant for the type of service provided, although capabilities exist for measurement services in both systems of units.

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Note regarding ISO 9000:

During 1992, the Office of Weiglits and Measures began the process of upgrading the State Laboratory

Accreditation Program to include the adoption of ISO Guide 25 with cooperation from the National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). Accreditation requirements are currently being revised.

Technical criteria are being developed following ISO Guide 25, and are consistent with international

recommendations. Laboratories have begun the process of implementing new requirements. New requirements

include a revision of current laboratory Quality Manuals to meet ISO Guide 25 requirements, along with the

continuation of a formal annual self-assessment with review by the Office of Weights and Measures. The Office

of Weights and Measures believes that laboratories which are accredited under the new criteria will fully meet

customer ISO 9000 service requirements.

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Contents

Foreword iii PART I - Program Description 1

Introduction 1 Weights and Measures Laboratories 1 National Type Evaluation Program 1

Accredited Measurement Areas 2

Tolerance testing 2

Mass 2

Volume 2

Calibration 2

Mass 3 Volume 3 Length '. 3 Frequency 3 Temperature 3

Accreditation Requirements 3 Weights and Measures Laboratory Requirements 3 Training and Evaluation 4

Measurement Control 5

National Type Evaluation Program 6

National Type Evaluation Program Requirements 6

Unevaluated Measurement Areas 7

Proposed Grain Moisture Laboratory Program and Accreditation Requirements 7 Proposed Petroleum Quality Laboratory Program and Accreditation Requirements .... 8 Summary 9

References 11 PART n - Laboratory Directory 13

Summary of Measurement Services and Programs 13 Alphabetical Index 13

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PART I - Program Description

Introduction

Weights and Measures Laboratories

In 1965, Congress funded the National Institute of

Standards and Technology (NIST, formerly the National Bureau of Standards) to establish the [New]

State Standards Program to provide new standards of

mass, volume, and length to the States, the District of

Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to update their weights and measures laboratories and

mcrease their measurement capabilities. The program

also provided the laboratory equipment necessary for the States to use the standards in their measurement

services.

New standards and equipment were issued to the

States from 1967 through 1978. Since then, many

States have purchased additional equipment to increase their measurement capability and to expand

into other measurement areas, such as liquid-in-glass

thermometry, the frequency testing of tuning forks for police radar guns, and the testing of large volume and

liquified pefroleum gas (LPG) provers.

Prior to receipt of the standards and equipment, each

jurisdiction was required to provide a laboratory

facility meeting specifications established under the

State Standards Program. In addition, the laboratory

metrologist was required to complete training at NIST

in the use of the standards and the equipment.

Subsequent to the issue of standards and equipment to the States, NIST instituted a program whereby State weights and measures laboratories are accredited by

measurement areas. Accreditation of State weights

and measures laboratories is a part of the current State

Standards Program. NIST does not certify the measurements made by a State, but recognizes that an

accredited State laboratory has an apparent capability

to perform reliable measurements and that the mefrologist has been trained in the proper procedures

to provide these measurements. The accreditation

also indicates that the metrologist has fulfilled the requirements and submitted the data requested by

NIST for accreditation. Each State laboratory is responsible for verifying its measurement traceability.

If a laboratory has not been accredited, this does not

necessarily indicate that the laboratory is inadequate

or, that its measurements are not valid. In some cases

a laboratory has not submitted the information

necessary to permit NIST to evaluate its capability,

hence NIST cannot take a position regarding its capability as a nonaccredited laboratory.

National Type Evaluation Program

Under the National Type Evaluation Program

(NTEP), new weighing and measuring devices are

tested and evaluated to determine if they comply

with the requirements in NIST Handbook 44,

"Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical

Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices"

[1] (see references p. 11). The Program is administered by NIST in support of the National

Conference on Weights and Measures. Tested

devices are intended for use in the commercial

measurement system, that is, for use in weighing or measuring commodities to be sold to the general

public.

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Several State laboratories and the Federal Grain

Inspection Service (FGIS) have acquired the

capability, and have been authorized by NIST, to conduct type evaluations under the NTEP. These

laboratories, and the devices that they are authorized to evaluate, are identified in this publication.

Accredited Measurement Areas

A brief summary of each measurement area in the accreditation program is given under the headings

of Tolerance Testing and Calibration. Some States offer services in other measurement areas (see

Unevaluated Measurement Areas in Part I, and

directory listings in Part II) but, since NIST has not

yet developed criteria to serve as the basis for laboratory accreditation in these areas, they are not included in the current accreditation program.

Each laboratory accredited in a given area has been

judged to be capable of providing the measurement

services indicated. The range of standards that can be tested by a laboratory depends upon the equipment it has purchased in addition to that received through the State Standards Program.

A general classification of the range of standards

that can be tested is indicated by the headings in the tables of services available (see Part II). The

mass classifications for tolerance testing are given in pounds because inch-pound standards are usually used. Mass classifications for calibrations are given

in kilograms because metric standards are used. Comparable standards in other mass units of measure can also be tested.

Tolerance testing

A tolerance may be simply defined as the permitted

difference between the nominal value of the standard and its actual value under specific

conditions. Tolerance testing is the process for determining if the actual value of a standard is within tolerance. If a standard is not within

tolerance it may be adjusted to bring the value

within tolerance. To be accredited to a tolerance

class, a standard must comply with the specifications

and tolerances for the specified tolerance class.

Mass

Tolerance testing of mass standards is usually done

according to specifications included in:

NIST Handbook 105-1 [2]

American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM) Standard E 617-91, Classes 4,5,

and 6 [3]

International Organization of Legal

Metrology, Classes M,, M^, M,, [6]

Laboratories may also test to NBS Circular 547,

Classes P, Q, and T [4], or to NBS Circular 3, Classes A, B, and C [5]; however, these classes have

been superseded by ASTM weight classifications.

Volume

Tolerance testing of volume standards is divided

into small-, intermediate-, and large-volume

standards depending upon the laboratory standards

to be used. A small-volume standard may have a

capacity up to 25 gallons. The capacities of

intermediate-volume standards range from 25

through 500 gallons. Large-volume standards have

capacities in excess of 500 gallons. Though metric

units (liters) are occasionally tested, the principal standard of volume tested is defined in units of

gallons.

Glassware standards may be tested to NBS

Handbook 105-2 [7] specifications and tolerances or

to the tolerances stated in Federal regulations.

Metal field standards are tested to NBS Handbook

105-3 [8] specifications and tolerances.

Calibration

Calibration is the process of comparing an unknown standard to a known standard and

assigning a value, along with an uncertainty, to the unknown standard. The uncertainty expresses the

extent to which that assigned value may be in error

relative to its reference base, which typically is the

national standard.

When calibrated by a State laboratory, the assigned

value may or may not be within the specified

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tolerance. The correction and uncertainty assigned

to the standard should therefore be used in subsequent measurements. In some cases, the assigned uncertainties will exceed the specified tolerances. The uncertainties, which reflect the

level of precision the State laboratories can achieve,

will differ from one laboratory to another depending - on standards, the competence of the metrologist,

and equipment available to perform the measurement. Potential customers should contact

the State weights and measures laboratory to verify

that the assigned uncertainty that each State will typically provide is adequate for their needs.

Mass

Calibrations are usually performed on mass

standards designed to meet specifications and

tolerances in:

American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM) Standard E 6 17-91, Classes 1,1.1,

2, and 3

International Organization of Legal

Metrology Classes E, and Fp

Laboratories may also test to NBS Circular 547,

Classes J, M, S, and S-1; however, these classes have been superseded by ASTM weight

classifications.

Depending on the laboratory, air buoyancy

corrections may or may not be made. Customers

should specify the apparent mass reference density'

desired (usually apparent mass versus 8.0g/cm') for

their calibration and provide the density of their mass standards.

Volume

Small glassware standards are usually calibrated gravimetrically or by volume transfer. The capacity

of metal standards is typically 20 liters or 5 gallons.

Metal provers larger than 5 gallons may be

calibrated if appropriate standards are available.

Length

long can be calibrated with uncertainties of several thousandths of an inch. Most requests for length

tests have not been in metric units, though the

states are capable of making these measurements.

Frequency

The frequency calibration services are usually

limited to tuning forks used with police radar guns.

Temperature

Temperature calibration is generally limited to liquid-in-glass thermometers. Some States test only

clinical thermometers of this type. The standards

for most States are also liquid-in-glass

thermometers, though some use platinum resistance thermometer standards. The uncertainties for temperature calibration will vary among

laboratories. Many requests for calibrations involve

tolerances specified by the customer.

Accreditation Requirements

Weights and Measures Laboratory

Requirements

There are three general requirements for accreditation of State weights and measures

laboratories:

(1) The State must have adequate laboratory

facilities, equipment, and standards to provide the services that are offered.

(2) The State metrologist must: (a) successfully complete the NIST Basic

Metrology Seminar; (b) maintain

competency through active (annual

attendance at meetings and participation in round robin experiments) participation in the Regional Measurement Management

Programs (RMMPs); and (c) demonstrate

the ability to perform the laboratory

measurements, which may be done through

the RMMPs, NIST Intermediate Metrology

Seminar, or special assignments.

Steel tapes up to several hundred feet long may be

calibrated. The uncertainties are typically a few

thousandths of a foot. Rigid rules up to 12 inches

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(3) The metrologist must implement and

maintain measurement control programs in various measurement areas as required by

NIST.

The requirements for the laboratory facilities and

general operation are contained in NBS Handbook

143, "State Weights and Measures Laboratories - Program Handbook" [9]. Each laboratory is evaluated using a self-appraisal checklist (contained

in Handbook 143), submitted by the metrologist,

subject to verification by an on-site evaluation.

The metrologist is evaluated on the basis of

performance in training seminars, the work

submitted to NIST as part of the laboratory

assignments, participation in technical meetings, and

through review of laboratory data and test procedures during the on-site evaluation. The

quality of the laboratory's measurement results are evaluated through its control charts and round robin

experiments. Brief discussions of these topics follow.

Training and Evaluation

A suitable technical degree, such as Engineering,

Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry is highly

recommended. Working knowledge of algebra and

basic statistics is essential. It is expected that metrologists will have spent time in the laboratory

familiarizing themselves with the equipment prior to attendance at a Basic Laboratory Seminar.

Basic Laboratory Training

NIST trains State metrologists in the basic

laboratory metrology procedures for mass, volume,

and length measurement during a 2-week Basic

Laboratory Metrology seminar. The test procedures

are described in NIST publications, including NBS

Handbook 145, "Handbook for the Quality Assurance of Metrological Measurements" [10]. The metrologists must then complete a series of

laboratory assignments and submit the data to NIST

to document their understanding of the procedures

and the calculations. Additional laboratory

problems are assigned to each laboratory to establish measurement control programs in several measurement areas.

Intermediate and Advanced Laboratory Training

Each metrologist is expected to attend the Intermediate Metrology Seminar within 2 years of

attendance at the Basic Seminar to receive

additional training in the laboratory procedures and

in the corrections needed for high precision measurement. Following this seminar, the metrologists are assigned a series of problems to demonstrate their understanding of the seminar

material.

States that expand into other areas of measurement

are encouraged to attend specialized semincirs conducted by NIST calibration laboratories. Examples of these areas are temperature and

pressure measurements. The laboratories must then

establish measurement control programs in these measurement areas to assure agreement with NIST

results.

Regional and National Programs

At least one metrologist from each state must

participate in Regional Measurement Management

Programs (RMMPs). These RMMPs are groups of

laboratories in given geographical areas that have

joined together to: (1) conduct meetings for the purpose of training and demonstration of

procedures; and (2) conduct round robin

experiments to promote uniform measurements in

their geographical area. The round robin

experiments provide an essential link in the measurement traceability between NIST and the

States. The knowledge exhibited by metrologists in these meetings and their results on the round robin

experiments are included as part of the evaluation

of the State laboratories.

In addition to training seminars and regional

metrology groups, the Metrology Workshop at the annual meeting of the National Conference on

Weights and Measures (NCWM) coordinates the

efforts of the regional groups and provides the opportunity for metrologists to become active in weights and measures metrology issues of a national and international nature. The knowledge and

participation demonstrated by the metrologists at the annual workshops as well as participation

throughout the year in NCWM/NIST work projects afford metrologists the opportunity to provide

technical input to the NCWM. This activity not

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only enhances the NCWM program and the metrologist's skills and abilities, but allows further evaluation of metrologists' special capabilities.

Measurement Control

NIST criteria require State weights and measures

laboratories to utilize formal quality control techniques to ensure that their measurements are

sufficiently accurate to meet their needs on a continuing basis. If such techniques are properly

employed, it is possible to quantify the uncertainties of the measurements. Monitoring them over time can ensure that they remain sufficiently small to meet operational requirements. NIST has been

working closely with the State weights and measures

laboratories to help them enhance their laboratory

programs and to demonstrate their ability to perform high-quality calibrations.

Measurement control programs have been

established for mass calibration, the volume transfer

testing of glass volume standards, and a number of

other measurement areas, such as tolerance testing

and 5 -gallon gravimetric control charts. Round

robin experiments are conducted to investigate the agreement of the State laboratories in all accredited

measurement areas.

The measurement control programs consist of two

parts: (1) internal control programs; and (2) external control programs.

Internal Control Programs

The mtemal measurement control programs

generally consist of repeated measurements on the same objects over an extended period of time. The

data are plotted on control charts to establish the

limits of random errors in the measurement

processes. Repeated measurements made on the standards themselves monitor the standards as well

as the variability of the measurement process.

Statistical confidence tests monitor the stability of

the standards and the variance of the measurement

process. The control chart data can be used to document the validity of the measurements made on

a given day. Finally, the control chart data are used

to determine if the standards agree with NISTreported values. Disagreement with NIST-reported

values requires corrective action. If a problem

persists, the standards must be recalibrated at NIST.

In some measurement areas it is not possible to keep a standard or standards in the laboratory

simply for the purpose of measurement control. For example, it is impractical to keep an extra 100-

gallon prover in the laboratory to run as a check

standard during every 100-gallon prover test. In such cases, repeated measurements are run on each

standard submitted for test. Differences in test results are plotted on a "range" chart. The process

variance is estimated from the range in the measurements made on many standards. The range

chart is also used to verify that repeated measurements made on a given standard fall within

the indicated limits.

In some instances, such as the volume transfer

testing of glass flasks, a combination of control and

range charts is used. The type of measurement

control program depends on the criticality of the measurements, the availability of standards to use as "check" standard, and the tolerances for the standards under test. The frequency of measurements made to control the measurement

process and the type of control program utilized are

tailored to the measurement area under

investigation.

External Control Programs

The NIST goal is to provide an external measurement control system that is available to all States. The overall goal is for each State to actively

participate in one of the five formal Regional

Measurement Management Programs (RMMPs).

The RMMPs promote uniform measurement results by:

(1) providing training through the presentation

of papers prepared by members;

(2) demonstrating test procedures to assure uniformity;

(3) conducting round robin experiments to investigate the presence of measurement

errors; and

(4)' addressing mutual measurement concerns.

The RMMPs are groups of State and, to a limited

extent, private laboratories that have joined together

to conduct meetings and perform round robin tests in mass, length, volume, and to a limited extent other measurement areas such as grain moisture,

thermometry, and tuning fork testing, to promote

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uniformity in test procedures and measurement

results. The five RMMPs listed below provide the opportunity for all States, the District of Columbia,

Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to participate.

A map of the regional groups is shown in figure 1

.

(1) Northeastern Measurement Assurance Program (NEMAP)

(2) Southeastern Measurement Assurance Program (SEMAP)

(3) Western Regional Assurance Program

(WRAP)

(4) Mid-America Measurement Assurance Program (MidMAP)

(5) Southwestern Assurance Program (SWAP)

In the external measurement control programs,

standards external to the laboratory are submitted

to the laboratory for test. These external standards

are normally calibrated by NIST (or FGIS in the case of grain moisture) to provide a reference value. These standards are usually circulated as part of

round robin experiments conducted and coordinated

by the RMMPs. Although NIST provides values for the circulating standards, the round robin

experiments are developed, coordinated, and

analyzed by the RMMPs. NIST participates in the data analysis and the regional meetings to identify

any problems and to provide training to eliminate

discrepancies. This information is vital to the NIST

accreditation program. The RMMPs are thus an

integral part of the NIST accreditation program and

reduce the amount of NIST effort necessary to monitor State laboratories.

The external measurement control programs are used to compare the RMMP results to NIST or

other national standard values. These programs

investigate the presence of systematic errors and can

be used to test the variance of the measurement

processes. Plots of interlaboratory data results are frequently used to analyze data. To obtain

maximum benefits from these external measurement

control programs, internal measurement control programs should be established before a laboratory

participates in round robin experiments.

Uniformity among RMMPs is attained through

additional NIST training at the meetings, the

calibration of standards by NIST used in round

robin experiments, and the evaluation of the round

robin results. The RMMPs interact further through

the Metrology Workshop held in conjunction with

the Annual Meeting of the National Conference on

Weights and Measures. Members of each RMMP

report activities and round robin results and discuss

ways of improving the quality of the laboratories as well as individual proficiency.

A sixth regional measurement group was developed

in the Caribbean area during 1992. Participants in the Caribbean Measurement Assurance Program

(CaMAP) group include a number of countries in the Caribbean region. Since these laboratories

participate in the regional group on a voluntary

basis, they have not formed a formal relationship

and are outside the scope of the responsibility for

the Office of Weights and Measures, hence have not been evaluated according to accreditation criteria.

Participation in the regional measurement group

meetings or in the round robin measurements has

included Canada, Jamaica, Grenada, Trinidad and

Tobago, St. Lucia, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic.

National Type Evaluation Program

NIST will authorize qualified State and other

laboratories to: (1) conduct complete testing and

evaluation; or (2) conduct field performance testing

of specified types of devices under the NTEP. Type

evaluations are primarily conducted on scales,

weighing systems, meters, metering systems, and

devices associated with these applications. The

specific types of devices that a Participating

Laboratory is authorized to evaluate are identified

in the directory.

National Type Evaluation Program

Requirements

The objectives of the authorization plan of the National Type Evaluation Program are to:

(1) promulgate uniform criteria and procedures

for testing laboratories;

(2) authorize those qualifying as "Pailicipating

Laboratories" in the Program;

(3) ensure the uniform application of NTEP

device evaluation criteria; and

(4) provide the basis for acceptance by the

States and Federal agencies of the

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evaluations conducted in the authorized

Participating Laboratories.

To be authorized, laboratories must demonstrate

that they have the staff, equipment, and resources to conduct the evaluations. The ability to conduct type

evaluations is heavily dependent on the people who

do the evaluations. They must have knowledge of

Handbook 44 requirements, device applications, and

test procedures. They must also have the analytical

skills and judgment to determine whether the requirements are satisfied.

Because the nature of type evaluations is very

different from laboratory metrology, staff other than

the laboratory metrologist are often authorized to conduct type evaluations for NTEP.

Type evaluations may include both laboratory and

field tests. A State must have the specialized

equipment required to test a device over a temperature range (i.e., an environmental chamber

along with other specialized equipment). Field

evaluations require much of the same equipment

used in weights and measures enforcement testing,

but the test procedures are much more extensive. NIST provides extensive training on the NTEP

criteria, test procedures, and the rationale behind

the requirements. The laboratory staff must

demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the criteria and test procedures, the ability to properly analyze

the test data and device performance as it pertains

to the device applications, and demonstrate the

ability to make judgments consistent with NTEP

policy. Regular communication with NIST

regarding new device features and evaluation

criteria is required to maintain uniformity among

the NTEP laboratories.

Unevaluated Measurement Areas

In addition to the accredited measurement areas of

tolerance testing, calibration, and device type

evaluations, many laboratories perform

measurements for which the NIST Office of

Weights and Measures has not established guidelines for accreditation. These measurement

areas can include the testing of dial gauges used to

test polyethylene sheeting (an extension of

dimensional measurements) or entire programs such

as grain moisture testing and petroleum quality

testing. This publication contains new information

regarding proposed program and accreditation requirements for grain moisture and petroleum

quality programs. The directory in Part II also includes information regarding the services available

in these areas.

Proposed Grain Moisture Laboratory

Program and Accreditation Requirements

The objectives of developing a Grain Moisture

Laboratory Accreditation Program are to promote

uniformity in grain moisture testing and provide an

accreditation program for State (government) Grain

Moisture laboratories.

General requirements for accreditation of Grain

Moisture Laboratories will be developed by

consensus among participants from State government, the Federal Grain Inspection Service

(FGIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Conference on Weights and Measures

(NCWM), and the NIST Office of Weights and

Measures. The Program will follow the same

accreditation/ authorization steps as the

accreditation of State weights and measures

laboratories and the authorization of Participating

Laboratories for type evaluation of devices that is described in NBS Handbook 143.

There will be three general requirements for accreditation of State grain moisture laboratories:

(1) The laboratory must be organized and

staffed in such a way as to ensure efficient execution of its responsibilities.

(2) The laboratory must have an acceptable

facility, appropriate equipment and

standards, and trained laboratory staff. The laboratory facilities, equipment and

standards, and staff will be described in Handbook 143, Laboratory Program

Handbook, and evaluated in a

self-appraisal checklist (similar to the Appendix C in that handbook, for weights

and measures laboratories). As with the other programs, accreditation is subject to a NIST, FGIS, or other external evaluation.

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(3) In addition to the recommended minimum

guidelines for facilities, equipment and

standards, and staff, the laboratory must

have in place, and follow, an appropriate

Measurement Control or Quality Control

Program.

The laboratory must have a formal, written system

description, measurement control, or quality control document that addresses the following accreditation requirements:

(1) Tests must be performed according to nationally recognized (FGIS) specifications.

(2) Documented and recognized test procedures (FGIS), and appropriate test equipment must be used.

Laboratory staff will typically have specialized

professional training, and experience in Grain

Moisture Testing that is very different from

laboratory metrology. No formal training program

is in place at NIST at this time and qualifications

have not been established. However, staff will be

subject to competency testing.

As part of the competency testing, the laboratory

must participate in official round robin

measurements (FGIS, NIST) to verify acceptable

and consistent test results.

Proposed Petroleum Quality Laboratory

Program and Accreditation Requirements

The objectives of developing a petroleum quality

accreditation program are to promote uniformity in petroleum quality testing and provide a

accreditation program for State (government)

Petroleum Quality laboratories.

General requirements for Petroleum Quality

Laboratories will be developed by consensus between participants from State government

agencies, the petroleum industry, the National

Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM),

the American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM), and the NIST Office of Weights and

Measures recommendations. It will follow the same

accreditation/ authorization steps as the

accreditation of State weights and measures

laboratories and the authorization of Participating

Laboratories for type evaluation of devices, as those described in NBS Handbook 143.

There will be three general requirements for accreditation of State petroleum quality

laboratories:

(1) The laboratory must be organized and

staffed in such a way as to ensure efficient execution of its responsibilities.

(2) The laboratory must have an acceptable

facility, appropriate equipment and

standards and trained laboratory staff. The

laboratory facilities, equipment and

standards, and staff will be described in Handbook 143, Laboratory Program

Handbook, and evaluated in a

self-appraisal checklist (similar to that in Appendix C for weights and measures

laboratories). As with the other programs,

accreditation is subject to a NIST or other

external evaluation.

(3) In addition to the recommended minimum

guidelines for facilities, equipment and

standards, and staff, the laboratory must

have in place, and follow, an appropriate

Measurement Control or Quality Control

Program.

A formal and written system description,

measurement control, or quality control document

must be in place that addresses the following

accreditation requirements:

(1) Tests must be performed according to nationally recognized (ASTM, API, EPA)

specifications.

(2) Documented and recognized test procedures (usually ASTM petroleum test methods), and appropriate test equipment

must be used.

Laboratory staff will typically have professional

training, education, and experience in Petroleum

Quality Testing, that is very different from

laboratory metrology. No formal training programs

are in place at NIST at this time and qualifications

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have not been established. However, under this program, staff will be subject to competency testing.

As part of the competency testing, the laboratory

must participate in official round robin

measurements (ASTM or regional) to verify

acceptable and consistent test results. Summary

In order to be accredited in a particular

measurement area, each State must have a trained metrologist and an adequate facility, and must

demonstrate on a continuing basis that it is capable

of providing valid measurements. Accreditation by

NIST indicates that the laboratory is capable of

providing a measurement service, but each State must verify its own measurement traceability.

The directory of laboratories in Part II summarizes

the accredited areas of measurement that each State

is qualified to perform and provides detailed information to assist industry and government

agencies in locating laboratories that provide needed

measurement services. The directory also includes

listings for some measurement areas for which

accreditation is not currently available.

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(1) Northeastern Measurement Assurance Program (NEMAP)

(2) Southeastern Measurement Assurance Program (SEMAP)

(3) Western Regional Assurance Program (WRAP)

(4) Mid-America Measurement Assurance Program (MidMAP)

(5) Southwestern Assurance Program (SWAP)

(6) Caribbean Measurement Assurance Program (CaMAP)

SEMAP

Figure L R^onal Measurement Management Programs (RMMPs, see p. 5).

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References

Oppermann, H. V., editor; Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and

Measuring Devices; NIST Handbook 44, 1992.

NIST Handbook 105-1 (Revised 1990), Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards and Field

Standard Weights and Measures. 1 . Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Weights (NIST Class

F). ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) E 617-91, Standard Specification for Laboratory

Weights and Precision Mass Standards, ASTM, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

NBS Circular 547, Section 1, Precision Laboratory Standards of Mass and Laboratory Weights, 1954, out of print.

NBS Circular 3, Design and Test of Standards of Mass, out of print.

OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology), International Recommendation Numbers 1, 2, 20,

25, 47, 52.

NBS Handbook 105-2 (Revised 1971), Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards and Field

Standard Weights and Measures. 2. Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Measuring Flask.

NBS Handbook 105-3 (Revised 1979), Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards and Field Standard Weights and Measures. 3. Specifications and Tolerances for Graduated Neck Type Volumetric

Field Standards.

Oppermarm, H. V., Taylor, J. K., State Weights and Measures Laboratories, Program Handbook, NBS/HB

143 (1985).

Taylor, J. K., Oppermann, H. V., Handbook for the Quality Assurance of Metrological Measurements,

NBS/HB 145 (1986).

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PART II - Laboratory Directory

Summary of Measurement Services and Programs

A table summarizing the available services is provided.

Alphabetical Index

The following information is given for each State or accredited laboratory (in alphabetical order)

(1) the accreditation period, if accredited by NIST;

(2) the laboratory staff member(s), address, and phone number;

(3) services available; and

(4) fees, if any, for services.

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California 1

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Maryland 1

Massachusetts II

Michigan 1

Minnesota Mississippi 1

Missouri II

Montana 1

Nebraska Nevada New

Hampshire

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Pennsylvania

Puerto

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Island

South

Carolina

II

South

Dakota

Tennessee

Texas II

Utah

Vermont Virginia Virgin

Islands

II

Washington

West

Virginia

II

Wisconsin II

Wyoming

USDA

FGIS
Alabama

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

John W. Campbell, Metrologist

Terry Snow, Metrologist

Division of Gins & Warehouses PC Box 3336 Montgomery, AL 36193

(205) 242-2652

FAX; (205) 240-3135

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volimie Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N; Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$45 per hour. Registered service agents and parent organization are exempt from fees.
Alabama

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Division of Agricultural Chemistry

Department of Agriculture & Industries PC Box 3336 Montgomery, AL 36109-0336

(205) 242-2639

Person responsible for program Lance Hester

Contact for additional information Vaughn Johnson

Additional accreditation/recognition

National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

Division of Gins & Warehouses PC Box 3336 Montgomery, AL 36109-0336

(205) 242-2639

Person responsible for program James J. Cowart

Contact for additional information Larry Turberville, John Campbell

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP performance testing of vehicle, axle-load, livestock, and floor scales.
Alaska

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff j Address Telephone Number

Barrel E. Cavender, Metrologist

Dept of Comm & Economic Dev

Measurement Standards 12050 Industry Way, Bldg "O"

Anchorage, AK 99515

PC Box 111686

Anchorage, AK 99511

(907) 345-7750

FAX; (907) 345-2641

or (907) 345-6835

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal N

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks N

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Alaska

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions | Address Telephone Number

12050 Industry Way

Anchorage, AK 99515

(907) 345-7750

Person responsible for program Darrel E. Cavender

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition Watthour meter testing
Arizona

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Kelleen K. Moody, Metrologist

Matthew A. Crandall, Metrological Tech

Dept of Weights and Measures 9535 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5539

(602) 255-5211 x2229

FAX: (602) 255-1950

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X; No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor ... $40 per hour. Minimum half-hour charge of $24.

Remarks:

The Arizona laboratory moved into a new facility during 1993.
Arizona

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telenhone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

9535 E. Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

(602) 255-5211

Person responsible for program John Hays

Contact for additional information Sharon S. Rhoades

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

9535 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

(602) 255-5211

Person responsible for program John Hays

Contact for additional information Kelleen K. Moody

Additional accreditation/recognition

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Arkansas

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Billy W. Sullivant, Laboratory Supervisor

Charles Kirspel, Jr., Metrologist

Randall W. Bums, Metrologist & Grain

Arkansas Bureau of Standards 4608 West 61st St

Little Rock, AR 72209

(501) 324-9680

FAX: (501) 562-7605

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal N

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Arkansas

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Arkansas Bureau of Standards HOuo WCSl OlSl oUCCl

Little Rock, AR 72209

(501) 324-9680

FAX: (501) 562-7605

Person responsible for program Billy W. Sullivant

Contact for additional information Randall W. Burns

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Arkansas Bureau of Standards 4608 West 61st Street

Little Rock, AR 72209

(501) 324-9680

FAX: (501) 562-7605

Person responsible for program David 0. Karlish

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition ASTM D-2, Chemist, CDL

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
California

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Joseph Rothleder, State Metrologist

Thomas S. Fletcher, Msmt Stds Specialist III

Walter Camozzi, Msmt Stds Specialist 11

Division of Measurement Standards Dept of Food and Agriculture 8500 Fruitridge Rd

Sacramento, CA 95826

(916) 387-4256

FAX: (916) 387-4260

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

Labor.. .$60 per hour, for Metrology Laboratory only. For testing services beyond Metrology Laboratory, contact persons listed for

details, arrangements, and quotes.
California

National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

Division of Measurement Standards 8500 Fruitridge Road

Sacramento, CA 95826

(916) 387-4256

Fax (916) 387-4260

Person responsible for program Steve Cook

Contact for additional information Jim Toliefson

Addition al accreditation/recogn ition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP testing of: Scales and Weighing Devices

Counter, portable, hanging, floor, crane, hopper, vehicle, axle-load, and livestock scales; automatic bulk weighing systems; indicating and recording elements, mass flow meters, belt-conveyor scales, small capacity load cells 5 - 110 kg. Volume Measuring Devices

Retail motor-fuel dispensers; indicating and computing elements; vehicle-tank and wholesale meters; service station consoles; LP-gas

liquid meters, compressed natural gas dispensers (retail). Linear Measuring Devices

Taximeters Other

Electronic cash registers interfaced with either scales or retail motor-fuel dispensers

Commercial Measuring Device Testing (non-NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

Division of Measurement Standards 8500 Fruitridge Road

Sacramento, CA 95826

(916) 387-4241

Fax (916) 387-4260

Person responsible for program Dennis Johannes

Contact for additional information Jim Toliefson

Additional accreditation/recognition

Meters

petroleum (retail, vehicle, and wholesale), watthour, cordage, wire, taxi, water, vapor, liquid, liquefied gas, cryogenic gas, compressed

natural gas

Scales computing, crane, platform, hopper, tank, livestock, prescription, jeweler, railway track, vehicle Other

timers, vapor recovery systems, weighing systems
California

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Division of Measurement Standards 8500 Fruiiridge Road

Sacramento, CA 95826

(916) 387-4256

Fax (916) 387-4260

Person responsible for program Joseph Rothleder

Contact for additional information Walter Camozzi

Additional accreditation/recognition Participation in round robin experiments

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Division of Measurement Standards 8500 Fruitridge Road

Sacramento, CA 95826

(916) 387-4248

Fax (916) 387-4260

Person responsible for program Floyd Worcester

Contact for additional information Al Hebert

Additional accreditation/recognition Round robins, Pacific Coast Sample Exchange Program

Radiation Instrument Calibration

Address Telephone Number

Office of Emergency Services 2800 Meadowview Road

Sacramento, CA 95832

(916) 262-1735

Person responsible for program John Anderson

Contact for additional information Detmar Schroeder

Additional accreditation/recognition Accreditation by the Conference of Radiation Control Program

Directors and participates in proficiency tests conducted by NIST.

Colorado

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address 1 Telephone Number

William L. Young, Chief Metrologist Colorado Dept of Agriculture

Inspection and Consumer Services Measurement Standards Metrology Laboratory 3125 Wyandot St Denver, CO 80211-3824

(303) 866-2845

FAX: (303) 886-2836

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks F

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$20 per hour.

Remarks:

Laboratory has been involved with the development of procedures to evaluate laser radar guns and the development of procedures for testing tuning forks.
Grain Moisture Testing

Address lelepnone Number

Colorado Department of Agriculture Measurement Standards Section 3125 Wyandot Street Denver, CO 80211-3824

(303) 866-2845

Person responsible for program William L. Young

Contact for additional information Richard K. Miller

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing | Address j Telephone Number

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Oil Inspection Section 1001 East 62nd Ave, Bldg 1 Denver, CO 80216-1140

(303) 289-5643

Person responsible for program Richard D. Piper

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Helen Lois Struck

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Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Colorado Department of Agriculture Measurement Standards Section 3125 Wyandot Street Denver, CO 80211-3824(303) 866-2845

Person responsible for program William L. Young

Contact

Additional

for

accreditation/recognition

additional information n
Connecticut

Accreditation Period: 1994 - 1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Michael J. Dynia, Meirologist

Weights and Measures Division Dept of Consumer Protection

State Office Bidg Room G15

Hartford, CT 06106

(203) 566-5230 Office, Rm G-31A

(203) 566-4778 Lab, Rm G-15

FAX: (203) 566-7630

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal X

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

Labor...$75 per hour. Minimum charge $75. Certificate of Traceability: $30 per weight kit

Tolerance testing rates: 50 lb (25 kg) to 1000 lb (500 kg) $25 each

2 lb ( 1 kg) to 50 lb ( 20 kg) $13 each

less than 2 lb (1 kg) $7.00 each

10 to 32 lb weight kits (<26 pieces) $95 per kit Other weight kits (<16 pieces) $70 per kit

Remarks:

Laboratory tests clinical thermometers.
Connecticut

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Department of Agriculture

Rm 287, 165 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

(203) 566-5268

Person responsible for program Al VanDyke

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition specific testing of corn moisture

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Department of Consumer Protection Rm G-17, 165 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

(203) 566-5230

(203) 566-4778

Person responsible for program Allan M. Nelson

Contact for additional information Raymond Kalentkowski

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

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Delaware

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

David L. Baird, Metrologist

DE Dept of Agriculture Weights and Measures Section 2320 S DuPont Hwy

Dover, DE 19901-5515

(302) 739-4811 X232

FAX: (302) 697-6287

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal N

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged

Remarks:

Delaware moved into a new laboratory January 1990, and uses an environmental chamber for precision mass measurements.
Delaware

Grain Moisture Testing

Address j Telephone Number

Delaware Department of Agriculture 2320 S DuPont Hwy

Dover, DE 19901-5515

(302) 739-4811 x232

Person responsible for program David L. Baird

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Motor Fuel Tax Administration PC Drawer E

Dover, DE 19903-1555

(302) 739-4538

FAX: (302) 739-6299

Person responsible for program Dale A. Shuirman

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition work being done by the State of Maryland

Addmona, Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
District of Columbia

Not currently Accredited

Laboratory Staff Address 1 Telephone Number

vacant, Chief/Metroiogist

Jeffrey X. Mason, Inspector

Leon Weston, Inspector

Weights, Measures, & Markets Branch

Washington, DC 20001

1110 "U" St SE

Wash, DC 20020

(202) 767-7923

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb X Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal X Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor...$15 per hour.
District of Columbia

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NUl AVAlLABLb

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Florida

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address 1 Telephone Number

Michael D. Cook, Senior Metroiogist

Barry E. Smith, Senior Metroiogist

Paul Gentry, Metroiogist

Charles E. Barnes, Lab Technician II

Carlos D'Arcy, Metroiogist, Fort Laud.

L^W Oenartmpnt Lieu UllVI IL of" \J L .TA^l Apririiltiirp 1 VUllUl V and Consumer Services 3125 Conner Blvd, BIdg 2

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

(904) 488-9295

FAX: (904) 922-6655

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee*; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

1) $40 per hour.

2) Fees vary according to type of artifact and service requested.

3) Contact the laboratory for specific information.

Remarks:

Laboratory also tests stopwatches.
Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Weights and Measures Laboratory

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

(904) 488-9295

Person responsible for program Barry E. Smith

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number |

Petroleum Inspection

Bldg #1 3125 Conner Blvd

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

(904) 488-9740

Person responsible for program Eric Hamilton

Contact for additional information Eric Hamilton

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address

1 Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Georgia

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address 1 Telephone Number

Martin T. Coile, State Metrologist

Brenda J. Whitener, Asst State Metrologist

Valentino Bradford, Metrologist I

Carla Pesce, Metrologist I _

Weights and Measures Lab

16 Forest Pkwy

Forest Park, GA 30050

(4U4) joi-76s5 Xss

FAX: (404) 362-4564

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware '

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry 0

Fees

Calibration and tests are prorated at $35.00 per hour. Price quotes on request.

Remarks:

The Georgia laboratory maintains computerized control charts for all weights used in mass calibrations as part of the measurement control program, and has independent laboratory rooms, balances, and standards for calibration and tolerance testing of mass.
Georgia

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Weights and Measures Laboratory

16 Forest Pkwy

Forest Park, GA 30050

(404) 363-7685

Person responsible for program Martin T. Coile/Brenda J. Whitener

Contact for additional information Carla J. Pesce

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

state Fuel Oil Laboratory 5235 Kennedy Rd

Forest Park, GA 30050

(404) 363-7597

Person responsible for program Curtis Williams

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Hawaii

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Lester Yazawa, Chief Metrologist

Donna Kadooka, Metrologist

HI Dept of Agriculture Msmt Standards Division 725 Halo St Honolulu, HI 96813-5524

(808) 586-0886

FAX: (808) 586-0889

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Fees are established by rule and vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested. Service repair agencies registered with

the state are exempt from fees.
Hawaii

Grain Moisture Testing

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Measurement Standards Division 725 Halo St Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 586-0882

Person responsible for program Lester Yazawa

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Idaho

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Tom W. Schafer, Metrologist

Dept of Agriculture Bureau of Weights and Measures 2216 Kellogg Lane

Boise, ID 83712

(208) 334-2345

FAX: (208) 334-2170

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb up to 2500 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal N

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Ser\'ice available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged for customers within the state of Idaho.
Idaho

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Illinois

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Stephen E. McGuire, Metrologist

Mike Rockford, Metrologist Associate

IL Dept of Agriculture Division of Consumer Services Bureau of Weights and Measures

Standards Laboratories

State Fairgrounds, Box 19281

Springfield, IL 62794-9281

(217) 785-8480 or 8530

FAX: (217) 524-7801

Toil-Free (Illinois) 1-800-582-0468

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

|

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg

1 F

1 Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only; Length Steel Tapes F

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; Rigid Rules X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability. Frequency Tuning Forks

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry

Fees

Labor.. .$25 per hour, tolerance testing.

$40 per hour for calibrations in mass, length, and volume.

Remarks:

The Illinois laboratory has a documented Quality Assurance Program to assure compliance with Mil-Std-45662A audits, and maintains ongoing

control charts for all calibrations.
Illinois

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

IL Dept of Agriculture Division of Consumer Services Bureau of Weights and Measures

State Fairgrounds, Box 19281

Springfield, IL 62794-9281

(217) 785-8482

Person responsible for program Ron Berg

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

IL Dept of Agriculture Division of Consumer Services Bureau of Weights and Measures

State Fairgrounds, Box 19281

Springfield, IL 62794-9281

(217) 785-8213

Person responsible for program Rich Philmon

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

IL Dept of Agriculture Division of Consumer Services Bureau of Weights and Measures

State Fairgrounds, Box 19281

Springfield, IL 62794-9281

(217) 782-3817

Person responsible for program Jerry Robertson

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition Egg Inspection Program
Indiana

Accreditation Period: 1993-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Peter W. Boykin, Metrologist

Jerry Clingaman, Asst. Metrologist

Indiana State Board of Health

Division of Weights and Measures

1330 W Michigan St

Indianapolis, IN 46206

(317) 633-0350 (Office)

(317) 633-0789 (Lab)

FAX: (317) 633-0776

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal X

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Indiana

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Commission on Agriculture (317) 232-1356

Person responsible for program Mary Douglas (McCory)

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Indiana State Board of Health

Division of Weights and Measures , 1330 W Michigan St Indianapolis, FN 46206

(317) 633-0350

Person responsible for program Michael A. Horan

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition contracting tests

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

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Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Iowa

Accreditation Period: 1994-1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Robert E. Hollis, Metrologist

Thomas Mathews, Laboratory Asst 3

lA Dept of Agriculture Weights and Measures Division Henry Wallace Bldg Des Moines, lA 50319

yjlJ) Zo 1 -J / 1

(515) 281-5861

FAX: (515) 281-6800

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Mass calibration, refined fuel and LPG prover calibration $10 per hour; one hour minimum charge.

Tolerance testing mass: < 5 lb: $2; 5 lb < W < 50 lb; $5; 50 lb < W < 100 lb: $8; 100 lb < W < 500 lb: $10; 500 lb < W < 1000: $15 1000 lb < W < 2500 lb: $25; Weight kits with 10 or more weights: $30 per kit.

Volume measures: Laboratory glassware: $10; Metal, 1 gal - 5 gal: $10; Metal, 5 gal - 10 gal: $15;

Metal, 10 gal - 20 gal: $20.

Linear measures: Rigid rulers: $20; Steel and Fabric measuring tapes: $.10/ft for first 10 feet, $.50/ft for each 10 ft interval

thereafter.
Iowa

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telpnhonp Niimhpr

lA Dept of Agriculture

Weights and Measures Division Henry Wallace Bldg Des Moines, lA 50319

(515) 281-5716

(515) 281-5861

Person responsible for program Jerry L. Bane, Bureau Chief

Contact for additional information Thomas Matthews, Laboratory Asst 3

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

lA Dept of Agriculture

Weights and Measures Division Henry Wallace Bldg Des Moines, I A 50319

(515) 281-5716

(515) 281-5861

Person responsible for program Jerry L. Bane, Bureau Chief

Contact for additional information Robert E. Hollis, Metrologist

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

lA Dept of Agriculture

Weights and Measures Division Henry Wallace Bldg Des Moines, lA 50319

(515) 281-5716

(515) 281-5861

Person responsible for program Jerry L. Bane, Bureau Chief

Contact for additional information Robert E. Hollis, Metrologist

Additional accreditation/recognition
Kansas

Accreditation Period: 1994-1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

ICarl A. Herken, StHtc Metrologist

Kevin L. Nutter, Metrologist

Kansas State Board of Agriculture Division of Inspections Weights and Measures Laboratory 2016 SW 37th St Topeka, KS 66611-2570

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FAX (913) 267-2518

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes

Rigid Rules f

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X 1

Fees

Labor...$30 per person/per hour, 1/2 hour minimum.

Remarks:

The Kansas laboratory maintains computerized control charts for use in mass calibrations as part of the measurement control program. Customer

serices include control chart formulation and evaluation, as well as QA program assistance. The laboratory also offers twine testing with a Scotts

Tester.
Kansas

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Teleohone Number

Kansas Grain Inspection 700 Jacicson, Suite 800 Box 1918

Topeka, KS 66601

(913) 296-3451

Fax (913) 296-4256

Person responsible for program Thomas Meyer

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Kansas Weights and Measures 2016 SW 37th St Topeka, KS 66611-2570

(913) 267-4641

Fax (913) 267-2518

Person responsible for program DeVern H. Phillips

Contact for additional information Lewis J. Hutfles

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Kansas Weights and Measures 2016 SW 37th St Topeka, KS 66611-2570

(913) 267-4641

Fax (913) 267-2518

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Kentucky

Accreditation Period: 1993-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Randall Wise, Metrologist

Leslie Hageman. Agricultural Laboratory Technician

Division of Weights and Measures

106 W 2nd St

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-4870

FAX: (502) 564-5669

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal N

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Kentucky

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Division of Weights and Measures

106 W 2nd St

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-4870

Person responsible for program Randall Wise

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Division of Weights and Measures

106 W 2nd St

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-4870

Person responsible for program Vicki Searcy

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Los Angeles County

Accreditation Period: 1994 - 1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Emil Hazarian, Metrologist

Herb Lehman

K. C. Chow

Metrology Laboratory 11012 Garfield Ave

South Gate, CA 90280-7598

(310) 940-8931

FAX: (310) 861-0278

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No certification, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes 0

Rigid Rules 0

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

$49.65 per hour, subject to change

Remarks:

The Los Angeles County laboratory has participated in the NIST Mass MAP program since 1972.

Other Tests:

None

Louisiana

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff 1 Address 1 Telephone Number

Pat ("'hatipv N/TptTnlnci^t

Carl Decker, Metrology Technician LA Dept of Agriculture and Forestry Metrology Laboratory

PC Box 3098

Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3098

Shipping: 5825 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(504) 922-1380 Lab

FAX: (504) 922-1289

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor... Length and Volume: $25 per hour. Minimum one hour charge.

Mass - Tolerance Testing: W < 10 lb: $2; W < 100 lb: $5; W < 1000 lb: $25; W > 1000 lb: $50;

Mass - Calibration: W < 3 kg: $25; W < 30 kg: $50; W > 30 kg: $75

Remarks:

Louisiana moved into a new laboratory in 1989.
Louisiana

Grain Moisture Testing

Address 11 XT 1 Telephone Number

NOT AVAII ARI P

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Maine

Accreditation Period: 1994 - 1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Danny Newcombe, Metrologist

ME Dept of Agriculture Division of Regulations

Station 28

Augusta, ME 04333

(/U /) 25 / -J 84

FAX: (207) 287-7161

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks F

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$40 per hour.

Remarks:

Maine has an indoor, drive-through, truck compartment volume calibration facility. Maine also provides tolerance testing of stopwatches and

calibration of Sardine Carrier holds. The program offers extensive services in wood measurement.
Maine

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

ME Dept of Agriculture Division of Regulations

Station 28

Augusta, ME 04333

(207) 289-7550

Person responsible for program Reginal Andrews

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

ME Dept of Agriculture Division of Regulations

Station 28

Augusta, ME 04333

(207) 289-3841

Person responsible for program Stanley K. Millay

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Maryland

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Charles R. Stockman, Lab Program Manager

Steve Barry, Metrology Technician

Victor P. DeLibera, Metrology Technician

MD Dept of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 841-5790

FAX: (410) 841-2765

Services Available

Tolerance Testing 1 Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb (up to 20,000 lb) F Weight > 3 kg (up to 20,000 lb) F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee, X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

Labor.. .$45 per hour. Contact laboratory for additional capabilities and fee schedule.

Refurbishing of measures/standards is available. Contact laboratory for specifics.

Remarks:

Maryland moved into a new laboratory in August, 1990. Laboratory tests stopwatches and also dial gauges which are used to test polyethylene

sheeting, glasswaie used for Babcock tests of milk, vapor meters, and slow-flow meters.
Maryland

Grain Moisture Testing

A HHrpQ^ 1 ClCpilUIlC IN UIIlUCI MD Dept of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 841-5790

Person responsible for program Charles R. Stockman

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

State of Maryland Motor Fuel Testing Laboratory 7101 Jessup Rd

Jessup, MD 20794

(410) 799-7777

(410) 974-3126

Person responsible for program Robert Crawford

Contact for additional information Stephen Taylor, Michael Jordan

Additional accreditation/recognition

National Type Evaluation Program (TsfTEP)

Address Telephone Number

MD Dept of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 841-5790

Person responsible for program Constantine V. Cotsoradis

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP testing of commercial scales and weighing devices, liquid measuring devices, and cash registers interfaced with scales.
Massachusetts

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Donald W. Smith, Metrologist

MA Division of Standards One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108

(617) 727-5698

Services Available

Tolerance Testing 1 Calibration

|

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg |

| Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal X

0; Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor. ..$45 per hour.
Massachusetts

Grain Moisture Testing

/AUUl Coo 1 ciepnone iNumDer

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Division of Standards One Asliburton Place Boston, MA 02108

(617) 727-3480

Person responsible for program Charles H. Carroll

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Michigan

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Ronald Balaze, Metrologist MI Dept of Agriculture Food Division Ottawa Bldg, 4th Fl PO Box 30017

Lansing, MI 48909

Shipping Address: 320 S. Walnut

Lewis-Cass Bldg.

(517) 373-1060 (Office)

(517) 373-9897 (Lab)

FAX: (517) 335-3404

Services Available

Tolerance TcvSting Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb up to 5000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$60 per hour.

Remarks:

The Michigan laboratory has a 25-gallon slicker plate volume standard for precision volume calibration.
Michigan

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Food Division Michigan Department of Agriculture

PO Box 30017

Lansing, MI 48909

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Food Division Michigan Department of Agriculture

PO Box 30017

Lansing, MI 48909

(517) 373-1060

Person responsible for program Celeste Bennett

Contact for additional information E. C. Heffron

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

320 S. Walnut

Lansing, MI 48909

(517) 373-9897

Person responsible for program Ronald Balaze

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Minnesota

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

David Dikken, Metrologist

Bruce A. Adams, Metrologist

Dept of Public Service Division of Weights and Measures 2277 Hwy 36

St, Paul, MN 55113

(612) 639-4010

FAX: (612) 639-4014

Services Available

Tolerance Testing 1 Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

Labor.. .$75 per hour.

Remarks:

Minnesota metrologists have received NIST Mass MAP training, and calibration of precision weights is performed using weighing designs and

data are reduced with NIST Mass Code computer software.
Minnesota

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Minnesota Department of Public Service Weights and Measures Division 2277 Hwy 36

St. Paul, MN 55113

(612) 639-4010

Person responsible for program Michael Blacik

Contact for additional information Richard Johnson

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

2277 Hwy 36

St. Paul, MN 55113

(612) 639-4010

Person responsible for program Bruce A. Adams

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition Railroad Test Car calibration at Minnesota Master Track Scale.
Mississippi

Accreditation Period: 1994 - 1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Kelvin Boone, Metrologist

Lionel Wilson PO Box 1200Alcorn State University Lorman, MS 39096

(601) 877- 3802

FAX; (601) 877-6256

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F; Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Mississippi

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Moisture Meter Testing Laboratory

Delta State University

PO Box 3323

Cleveland, MS 38733

(601) 843-1078

(601) 354-7077

Person responsible for program Janice Proctor

Contact for additional information William Eldridge

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce

Petroleum Testing Divsion PO Box 1609

Jackson, MS 39215-1609

(601) 354-6202

Person responsible for program Tommy Harrell

Contact for additional information Connie Braswell

Additional accreditation/recognition

1 1

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Missouri

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Robert D. Wittenberger, Laboratory Program

Supervisor, Metrologist Mailing; MO Dept of Agriculture

PO Box 630

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Shipping: 1616 Missouri Blvd

Jefferson City, MO 65109

(314) 751-3440

FAX: 314-751-0281

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards o

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware 0

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X; No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes o

Rigid Rules 0

Frequency Tuning Forks 0

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$25 per hour, tolerance testing; $35 per hour, calibration. One hour minimum charge, time over one hour rounded to the nearest hour.
Missouri

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

1616 Missouri Blvd

Jefferson City, MO 65109

(314) 751-3440

Person responsible for program Robert D. Wittenberger

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

1620 Missouri Blvd

Jefferson City, MO 65109

(314) 751-2922

Person responsible for program Ronald G. Hayes

Contact for additional information Carolyn Kempker

Additional accreditation/recognition ASTM

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Montana

Accreditation Period: 1993 - 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Dan Nisbet, Metiologist

1424 E 9th Ave

Helena, MT 59620-0423

(406) 449-2582

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only; Length Steel Tapes X

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; Rigid Rules X

X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability. Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor...$75 per hour (as of 1/1/94)

Remarks:

Laboratory is not operated on a full-time basis.
Montana

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recogn ition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Nebraska

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Craig Olsen, Metrologist

Division of Weights and Measures PC Box 94757

Lincoln, NE 68509 NE Standards Lab, 3705 S 14tli St Lincoln, NE 68502

(402) 471-4292 Office

FAX: (402) 471-3252 Office

(402) 479-4171 Lab

FAX: (402) 471-0091 Lab

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry

Fees

Labor.. .$23 per hour. Plus materials, and time spent cleaning.

Mass: Class F: Other Sets: Number of weights

1 - 14 $24 $30

15 - 25 32 50 26 - 38 48 70 > 38 $1 each additional weight < 1/4 oz $23/hour; 1/4 oz < W < 5 lb: $5; 5 < 50 lb: $8; 50 <

1000: $12.

Length and Volume:

flasks: < gill: $6.50; gill - pint: $9; quart: $10.50;

1/2 gal: $13.50; gallon: $16.00; < 5 gallon: $12; 5-25 gallon: $25; 25-100 gallon: $35.

tapes: 3 ft - 100 ft: $1 per interval.
Nebraska

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Nebraska Public Service Commission

PO Box 94927

Lincoln, NE 68509-4927

(402) 471-0235

Person responsible for program John Fecht/Don Onweiler

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Nevada

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

olCVC VJiaDbK.!, iVlCLrUiUgisl NV Dept of Business & Industry Division of Agriculture Weights and Measures Section PC Box 11100

Reno, NV 89510-1100

Shipping: 2150 Frazer Ave

Sparks, NV 89431

FAX: (702) 688-1178

Services Available

| Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

j

Fees

Labor.. .$20 per hour, plus parts and shipping costs.
Nevada

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Historical Information: Was available years ago and performed

by the Division of Agriculture Seed Analyst. PO Box 11100

Reno, NV 89510-1100

(702) 688-1180

Person to contact for additional information Randy Bradley, Seed Analyst

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

PC Box 1 1 100, 350 Capitol Hill St Reno, NV 89510-1100

(702) 688-1180

Person responsible for program Robert Gronowski, Plant Industry Director

Contact for additional information Debbie Furrie, Petroleum Chemist

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
New Hampshire

Not Currently Accredited

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

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Richard Cote, Investigator/Metrologist NH Department of AgricultureCaller Box 2042

10 Ferry St Concord, NH 03301-2042

FAX: (603) 271-1109

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb X Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal X Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$40 per hour.

Glass flasks: $15; V < 5-gal: $20; 5 gal< V < 25 gal: $20; 25 gal< V < 150 gal: $125;

Compartment calibrations: 1st 100 gal: $40; Each addl 100 gal $1.50

Class F Test weights, meeting specifications and tolerances contained in NIST Handbook 105-1: 30 lb weight kit: $45; 5, 10, 25, 50 lb weights: $10 each W < 500 lb: $10 each; W > 500 lb: $25 each;

Length: Rigid rules: $10; Steel tapes < 50 feet: $15; 50 ft < L < 100 ft: $25 each
New Hampshire

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

10 Ferry St Concord, NH 03301-2042

(603) 271-3709

Person responsible for program Michael F. Grenier

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition Testing of Wheel Load Weighers
New Jersey

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Walter L. Smith, Inspector I Office of Weights and Measures

1261 US Rte 1 and 9 South

Avenel, NJ 07001

(908) 815-4840

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal N

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks N

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged at this time. The State Office of Weights and Measures is proposing to enact a schedule of fees for the above-
New Jersey

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Office of Weights and Measures

1261 Routes 1 and 9 South

Avenel, NJ 07001-1647

(908) 815-4840

Person responsible for program Herbert Sehgel, Chief Supervisor

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Remarks:

The laboratory is also used to conduct evaluations and tests for the State type-approval of small capacity weighing and measuring devices.
New Mexico

Accreditation Period: 1994-1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Richard F. Schulmeister, Metrologist

Phyllis Cunningham, Lab Technician NM Dept of Agriculture Standards and Consumer Services PC Box 30005

Dept 3170

Las Cruces, NM 88003-0005

(505) 646-1616

FAX: (505) 646-3303

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks F

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$28 per hour. Minimum 1/2 hour charge.
New Mexico

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NUl AVAILABLb

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

PO Box 30005, Dept 3170 Comer of Gregg and Espina Las Cruces, NM 88003-0005

(505) 646-1616

FAX: (505) 646-3303

Person responsible for program Gary West

Contact for additional information Floyd Highfill

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
New York

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Ross J. Andersen, Asst. Director

William Fishman, Metrologist

Ed Szesnat, Metrologist

Bureau of Weights and Measures

Bidg 7A State Campus

Albany, NY 12235

(518) 457-3452

(518) 457-3146

FAX: (518) 457-2552

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb up to 3000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Stajidards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

Labor... Special Tests: $75 per hour.

Fees vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested. Contact laboratory directly for specific fee information.

Remarks:

The New York laboratory also tests stopwatches.
New York

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Bureau of Weights and Measures

I Winners Circle Albany, NY 12235

(518) 457-3146

Person responsible for program John J. Bartfai

Contact for additional information Ross J. Andersen

Additional accreditation/recognition

National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

Bureau of Weights and Measures Bldg 7-A, State Campus

Albany, NY 12235

(518) 457-3452

Person responsible for program John J. Bartfai

Contact for additional information Ross J. Andersen, William Fishman, Ed Szesnat

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP testing of scales, other weighing systems, electronic cash registers interfaced with scales and taximeters.
North Carolina

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

L. F. Eason, Standards Laboratory Manager

Sherry Teachey, Quality Assurance Manager

Sharon Denning, Metrologist

Karen Bryan, Metrologist ^

Van Hyder, Metrologist

NC Dept of AgriculUire/Dept SD

Standards Laboratory

PO Box 27647

Raleigh, NC 27611

Shipping: 4040 District Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 733-4411

FAX; (919) 733-8804 (lab)

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal *F Volume Metal Standards *F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal *F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal *F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry F

Fees

* Fees are not charged for work related to petroleum measurements if devices are used within North Carolina. This part of the program is funded by other fees. Fees are established pursuant to Section 1, Article 1 of Chapter 81 A of the General

Statutes and vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested. Contact the laboratory directly for fee information.
North Carolina

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NC Dept of Agriculture Standards Laboratory

PO Box 27647

Raleigh, NC 27611

(919) 733-4411

FAX: (919)-733-8804

Person responsible for program Cheryl Tew

Contact for additional information L. F. Eason

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NC Dept of Agriculture Motor Fuels Laboratory

PO Box 27647

Raleigh, NC 27611

(919) 733-3246

FAX: (919) 733-2928

Person responsible for program Duane Scott

Contact for additional information Winston Sutton

Additional accreditation/recognition National Regional Exchange Program, ASTM Member

National Type Evaluation Program (T^TEP)

Address Telephone Number

NC Dept of Agriculture Standards Division PO Box 27647

Raleigh, NC 27611

(919) 733-3313

FAX: (919) 715-0524

Person responsible for program N. David Smith

Contact for additional information Ronald Murdock

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP testing of field performance evaluations on liquid measuring devices.
North Dakota

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Alan Moch, Director

Mike Pinagel, Metrologist

Dave Jordhetm, Inspector

Public Service Commission

Testing and Safet)' Division

State Capitol Bismarck, ND 58505

(701) 224-2400

FAX: (701) 224-2410

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. $12. 50 per quarter hour, per person.
North Dakota

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Health and Consolidated laboratories 2635 E. Main

Bismarck, ND 58501-0937

(701) 221-6393

Person responsible for program Bob Vandal

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Ohio

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Ken Johnson, Metrologist

William West, Laboratory Supervisor

Jim Truex, Inspection Manager

OH Dept of Agriculture Division of Weights and Measures 8995 E Main St/ Bldg 5 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

(614) 866-636!

FAX: (614) 866-4174

Services Available

Tolerance Testing 1 Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Fees are established pursuant to Section 901.43 of the Ohio Revised Code and vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested. Contact the laboratory directly for fee information.
Ohio

Grain Moisture Testing

/\aaress Telephone Number

NOT AVAII ARI F

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

OH Department of Agriculture Division of Weights and Measures 8995 E Main St/Bldg 5 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

(614) 866-6361

Person responsible for program Jim Truex

Contact for additional information William West, Supervisor, or Bob Badenhop, Technician

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP testing of commercial scales, other weighing devices and electronic cash registers interfaced with scales. Performance testing of

retail motor fuel dispensers.
Oklahoma

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Ken L. Fraley, Metrologist

Richard Gonzales, Sr Laboratory Technician

Bureau of Standards Laboratory Division 2800 N Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73105

(405) 521-3864 X370

FAX; (405) 521-4912

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal X

0; Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$25 per hour for special tests not listed in the fee schedule. Fees vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested. Contact laboratory directly for specific fee information.
Oklahoma

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

Bureau of Standards 2800 N Lincoln Oklahoma City, OK 73105

(405) 521-3864 X370

Person responsible for program Ken Fraley

Contact for additional information Richard Gonzales

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

| Address Telephone Number

Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Fuel Inspection Division 130 NE 23rd ST

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

(405) 521-2487

Person responsible for program Ron Hamilton

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address j Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Oregon

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Jim Ross, Metrologist

OR Dept of Agriculture Msmt Standards Division 635 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310-0110

(503) 378-5504

FAX: (503) 378-6525

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$50 per hour with 1/4 hr minimum.
Oregon

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Measurement Standards Division Oregon Department of Agriculture 635 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310-0110

(503) 373-0964

Person responsible for program Ken Simila

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

Oregon Department of Agriculture Measurement Standards Division 635 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310-0110

(503) 378-3792

Person responsible for program George Shefcheck

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Laboratory

NTEP field performance evaluations on vehicle, axle-load, livestock and floor scales.
Pennsylvania

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

John E. Fisher, Lab Division Chief

G. Edward Carpenter, Metrologist

Peter Millvan, Metrologist

Dept of General Services 2221 Forster St Room G-28

Harrisburg, PA 17125

Metrology Laboratory B 124 Transportation and Safety Bldg

Commonwealth Ave & North St Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 787-6426

FAX: (717) 783-6241

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Pennsylvania

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

NONE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Puerto Rico

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Edmundo Rosario-Fred, Technician Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Fipnf nf r^nnciimpr Affaire PC Box 41059

Minillas Station Santurce, Puerto Rico 00940

Weights and Measures Laboratory 722 Hoare St Santurce, PR 00908

(809) 724-5153

FAX: (809) 726-6570

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

O; Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Fees are established in accordance with the Law of Weights and Measures of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico jointly with the Organic Law of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Fees vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested.

Remarks:

Laboratory also tests density hydrometers used to test sugars, refractometers, and polarimeters.
Puerto Rico

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telpnhonp iSfiimHpr

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Department of Consumer Affairs 722 Hoare St Santurce, PR 00908

(809) 724-5153

Person responsible for program Heliodoro Lopez Torres

Contact for additional information Heliodoro Lopez Torres

Additional accreditation/recognition contract testing

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Weights & Measures Laboratory 722 Hoare St Santurce, PR 00908

(809) 724-5153

Person responsible for program Edmundo Rosario-Fred, Technician

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition Thermo-hydrometer Testing
Rhode Island

Not Currently Accredited

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Lynda Agresti Maurer, Supervising Metrologist

Dept of Labor 610 Manton Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 457-1867

FAX: 401-457-1893

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb X Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal X Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

O; Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.

Remarks:

Laboratory is not operated on a full-time basis.
Rhode Island

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Tax Administration One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5800

(401) 277-3050

Person responsible for program Gary Clark

Contact for additional information Robert Geruso

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
South Carolina

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

John V. Pugh, Metrology Laboratory Dir

Billy Kennington, Metrologist

Mitch Elliot, Metrologist

Dept of Agriculture/Cons Protection PC Box 11280

Columbia, SC 29211

Shipping: 237 Catawba St Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 253-4052 (lab)

FAX: (803) 737-2068

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal N

O: Service to parent organization only; F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
South Carolina

Grain Moisture Testing

Address TelenhoTip NiimHpr

PO Box 11280

Columbia, SC 29211

(803) 253-4052

Person responsible for program John V. Pugh

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

PC Box 11280

Columbia, SC 29211

(803) 737-2070

Person responsible for program Dr. Thomas W. Brooks

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
South Dakota

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

James Peskey, Sr. Retail Inspector

Leonard G. Bies, Sr. Inspector

Paul Merriman, Inspector

Division of Commercial Inspection and

Regulation

Office of Weights and Measures

118 W Capitol

Pierre, SD 57501

(605) 773-3697

FAX: (605) 773-6631

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$20 per hour.

Remarks:

Laboratory is not operated on a full-time basis.
Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

See laboratory address

Person responsible for program James Peskey, Sr. Retail Inspector

Contact for additional information Michael Kumm, Director

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

-.

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Tennessee

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address 1 Telephone Number

Robert G. Williams, Supervisor

Tom Smith, Metrologist

TN Dept of Agriculture

PC Box 40627 Melrose Station Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 360-0159 Office

(615) 360-0158 Lab

FAX: (615) 360-0194

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

0; Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry —X

Fees

No fees are charged.
Tennessee

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

TN Dept of Agriculture

Quality and Standards PO Box 40627

Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 360-0159

Person responsible for program Robert G. Williams, Standards Administrator

Contact for additional information Cathryn Pittman, Technologist

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

TN Dept of Agriculture

Quality and Standards Holeman Bldg, PO Box 40627

Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 360-0147

Person responsible for program Randy Jennings, Petroleum Administrator

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Texas

Accreditation Period: 1993-1995

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

James H. Eskew, Coordinator for Metrology Labs/ Weights and Measures

Metrology Lab Supervisor, Vacant

Patrick Forester, Metrologist

1 A Uept 01 Agriculture Metrology Laboratory 119 Cumberland Rd

Austin, TX 78704

(512) 462-1441

FAX: (512) 475-1642

Rodger Brown, Metrologist

Sheila Gonzales, Admin. Asst., Metrology Lab

Jeanne Carter, Admin. Asst., Wts. & Measures

Randy Calcote, Metrologist, Lubbock

Lubbock Laboratory: (806) 799-8555

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Mass, Tolerance Testing: W < 10 lb: $2; 10 < W < 500 lb: $5; 500 < W < 2500 lb: $10; W > 2500 lb: $20. Mass, Calibrations: W < 3 kg: $25 each; 3 kg < W < 30 kg: $50 each; W > 30 kg: $70 each.

Volume: V < 5 gal: $10; V > 5 gal: $10 plus $0.20 per gal over 5 gallons; glassware: $25 per increment.

Length: $25 per increment.

Remarks:

Texas has independent laboratory rooms, balances, and standards for calibration and tolerance testing of mass. Calibrations up to 2500 lb, and

tolerance testing up to 5000 lb are possible.
Texas

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Utah

Accreditation Period: 1993-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Anthony De Arcos, Metrologist UT Dept of Agriculture Regulatory Services Division 350 N Redwood Rd

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

(801) 538-7153

FAX: (801) 538-7126

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal F

O: Service to parent organization only;

F; Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Contact laboratory for fee information.
Utah

Grain Moisture Testing

Address lelepnone Number

^snn "ioi ')')Q')

Person responsible for program C. Larry Warner

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

UT Department of Agriculture

Weights and Measures Division 350 N Redwood Rd

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

(801) 538-7154

Person responsible for program Monty Brown

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Vermont

Accreditation Period: 1994 - 1996

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Raymond P. Cioffi, MetrologistAVeights and Measures Specialist Vermont Department of Agriculture Labs

103 S Main St Waterbury, VT 05671-0101

(802) 244-4511 Lab

FAX: (802) 241-3008

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes 0

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$40 per hour.

Syrup hydrometers: $1.25

Sap hydrometers and certificate: $3. Refractometers: $40 per hour.

Remarks:

Laboratory tests density hydrometers which are used in the syrup industry. Laboratory is not operated on a full-time basis. Wheel Load Weighers

also tested $40.00/hr.
Vermont

Grain Moisture Testing

Address [ Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE —— i

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

1

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

j Address Telephone Number

Consumer Assurance Section VT Department of Agriculture Food and Markets

120 State St Montpeiier, VT 05620-2901

(802) 828-2436

Person responsible for program Bruce Martell

Contact for additional information Ray Cioffi

Additional accreditation/recognition

f

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Vermont Department of Agriculture Labs

103 S Main St Waterbury, VT 05671-0101

(802) 244-4510

Person responsible for program Bruce Martell

Contact for additional information Ray Cioffi

Additional accreditation/recognition Wheel Load Weigher Testing
Virginia

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Michael J. Kramer, Inspector

Milt Hargrave, Inspector II VA Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services PC Box 1163 Rm 403 Richmond, VA 23209

FAX: (804) 371-0351

Services Available

Tolerance Testing j Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg N

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg N

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards N

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware N

Large > 500 gal N

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes N

Rigid Rules N

Frequency Tuning Forks N

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry N

Fees

No fees are charged.

Remarks:

Laboratory also tests Babcock dairy bottles and other associated glassware.
Virginia

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

VA Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services PO Box 1 163 Richmond, VA 23209

(804) 786-3939

Person responsible for program W. Randy Sanford

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

VA Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services PO Box 1 163 Richmond, VA 23209

(804) 786-2476

(804) 786-3993 Laboratory

Person responsible for program Supervisory Weights and Measures Staff

Contact for additional information W. E. Fowler, Senior Chemist

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Virgin Islands

Not Currently Accredited

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Archie Corbitt, Chief Inspector Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Golden Rocic Shopping Center

Christiansted St VI 00820

(809) 773-2226 (St. Croix)

FAX: (809) 778-8250

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb X Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb X Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal X Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

O: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Remarks:

Laboratory equipment and standards were destroyed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
Virgin Islands

Grain Moisture Testing

Address 11 XT 1 Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Washington

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

James H. Cammel, Metrologist, Inspector III

John W. Allen, Asst Metrologist

Dept of Agriculture Weights and Measures Section PC Box 42560

Olympia, WA 98504-2560

(206) 753-5042 FAX: (206) 902-2086

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N; Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Fees vary according to type of artifact and type of service requested. Contact laboratory directly for specific fee information.

Repairs, if necessary, will be made only with owner-approval at the rate of $26.75 per hour.
Washington

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Bob Arrington (206) 902-1856

Person responsible for program Bob Arrington

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
West Virginia

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Dannie Abshire, Inspector II

Dave Hopkins

WV Dept of Labor

Weights and Measures Division 570 MacCorkle Ave

St. Albans, WV 25117

(304) 722-0602

FAX: (304) 722-0605

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb N Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb N Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal N Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal N Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal N

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

No fees are charged.
West Virginia

j Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

NOT AVAILABLE - New law effective in May, 1994. Program

under development.

(304) 722--0602

Person responsible for program Karl Angell

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
Wisconsin

Accreditation Period: 1994- 1996

Laboratory Staff Address 1 Telephone Number

James H. Akey, Metrologist

Alan Porter, Technical Supervisor

WI Dept of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection 4702 University Ave

Madison, WI 53705

PC Box 7883

Madison, WI 53707-7883

(608) 267-3510 Lab

FAX: (608) 266-1560

Services Available

Tolerance Testing j Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg F

Weight > 1000 lb up to 2500 lb F Weight > 3 kg F

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards F

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware F

Large > 500 gal F

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes F

Rigid Rules F

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$75 per hour. Minimum charge is 1/2 hour.

Contact laboratory for costs on individual piece work for weights, weight kits, provers.

Remarks:

The Wisconsin laboratory also provides vapor meter testing with a bell jar prover.
Wisconsin

Grain Moisture Testing

1 eiepnone iNumDer

Madison, WI 53707-7883

tDUo_; ZO /-J J lU

Person responsible for program James H. Akey

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations Petroleum Inspection 201 E Washington Ave

Madison, WI 53703

(608) 266-8076

Person responsible for program Darla Legrave

Contact for additional information William Morrissey

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

PC Box 7883

Madison, WI 53707-7883

4720 University Avenue

Madison, WI 53705

(6080 267-3510

Person responsible for program James Akey

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition Wheel load weighers
Wyoming

Accreditation Period: 1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Victor Gerber, Metrologist

WY Dept of Agriculture 2219 Carey Ave

Cheyenne, WY 82002

(307) 777-6586

FAX: (307) 777-6593

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb F Weight > 3 kg X

Volume Small < 25 gal F Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal F Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal 0

0: Service to parent organization only; F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks N

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Fees

Labor.. .$20. 00 per hour.
Wyoming

Grain Moisture Testing

Address telephone Number

NOT AVAII ARI F

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Petroleum Quality Testing

Address Telephone Number

Chemistry and Bacteriological Laboratory

1 174 Snowy Range Rd. Laramie, WY 82070

(307) 742-2984

FAX: (307) 742-2156

Person responsible for program Ken Mcmillan, State Chemist

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition
USDA/FGIS

Accreditation Period: 1992-1994

Laboratory Staff Address Telephone Number

Paul Hadyka, Industrial Specialist

Willis Norrs, Industrial Specialist

Fred Anderson, Industrial Specialist

USDA/FGIS

iVUUlil IDHU-o iKJ DOX yOHj^

1400 Independence Ave SW

Washington, DC 20090-6454

Master Scale Depot 5800 W. 69th St Chicago, IL 60638

(202) 720-0262 (DC)

FAX: (202) 720-1015

(708) 458-0655 (IL)

FAX: (708) 458-0749

Services Available

Tolerance Testing Calibration

Mass Weight < 1000 lb F Mass Weight < 3 kg X

Weight > 1000 lb up to 10,000 lb F Weight > 3 kg up to 10,000 lb F

Volume Small < 25 gal X Volume Metal Standards X

Intermediate 25 - 500 gal X Small Glassware X

Large > 500 gal X

0: Service to parent organization only;

F: Service available on a fee basis; N: Service available, no fee; X: No accreditation, contact laboratory for availability.

Length Steel Tapes X

Rigid Rules X

Frequency Tuning Forks X

Temperature Liquid in Glass Thermometry X

Remarks:

Tolerance testing of 25- and 50-lb test weights and mass standards from 500 lb to 10,000 lb is provided by at: USDA, FGIS, Master Scale Depot, 5800 W. 69th St, Chicago, IL 60638. Also calibration of 2,500 to 10,000 lb at Master Scale.

y'
USDA/FGIS

Grain Moisture Testing

Address Telephone Number

USDA FGIS Standardization QC Branch

r(J Box /(Jz63 Kansas City, MO 64195

(816) 891-8070

(816) 374-6547

Person responsible for program James Rampton

Contact for additional information Ron Bicak

Additional accreditation/recognition

National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)

Address Telephone Number

USDA, FGIS Room 1640-S PO Box 96454

Washington, D.C. 20090-6454

(202) 720-0262

Person responsible for program Richard Pforr

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition NIST Authorized Participating Laboratory

NTEP testing of automatic bulk weighing systems, railway track scales, and grain moisture scales.

Additional Tests or Laboratory Functions

Address Telephone Number

Person responsible for program

Contact for additional information

Additional accreditation/recognition

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