CIRCULAR 13 June 1997

1. FOURTH FORUM MEETING, WORKING PARTY MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS - SEPTEMBER 1997
   
   • 1.1 Forum and Working Party meetings.
     We would like to inform members on the dates for the Forum and Working Party meetings and workshops/seminars. Please note that the date of the Workshop on Implementation of OIML Recommendation 76 (non-automatic weighing instruments) is 1 - 3 October (not 3 - 5 October).
     The dates for the meetings/workshops are given below:
     
     22 - 23 Sept Workshop/Seminar on Introduction to High Capacity Flowmeters
     24 Sept Factory Tour (Flowmeters)
     24 - 26 Sept Workshop/Seminar on Legislation & Administration
     27 Sept Working Party meeting on Utility meters, Pre-packed articles and Mutual recognition arrangements
     29 - 30 Sept Fourth APLMF meeting
     1 - 3 October Training Workshop on Implementation of OIML Recommendation 76 (non-automatic weighing instruments)
     A detailed schedule of the APLMF meetings, prepared by the ATPC (APLMF Tsukuba Preparatory Committee) is attached.
     
   • 1.2 Draft agenda for the Forum Meeting
     A draft agenda for the Forum is enclosed with this Circular. If you have any additions/amendments to make, please advise the Secretariat.
   • 1.3 Draft agenda for the Working Party meeting
     A draft agenda for the Working Party meeting is also enclosed.
     The agenda is for meetings of the Working Parties on Utility meters, Prepacked Articles and Mutual recognition arrangements.
   • 1.4 Workshops/Seminars
   • 1.4.1 Workshop/Seminar on Introduction to High Capacity Flowmeters
   • 1.4.2 Workshop/Seminar on Legislation and Administration
   • 1.4.3 Training Workshop on Implementation of OIML Recommendation 76 (non automatic weighing instruments)
     The preparation for the above workshops/seminars is well under way. A brochure on the workshops will be circulated with the next Circular.
   • 1.5 Information Package on APLMF meeting in Tsukuba and hotel bookings As mentioned in Circular 12, the ATPC has prepared an Information Package on hotel accommodation, transport arrangements, maps etc. and this is enclosed with this circular.
     For those members who have indicated the number of delegates attending, the number of copies of the package is enclosed.
     Members are requested to note the requirements for hotel reservation, ie. that hotels are to be booked through the ATPC using the attached Hotel Reservation Forms. Please note that the latest date for confirmation of hotel booking is 1 July.
     A brochure on Tsukuba Science City is also enclosed for your information.
     
2. HANDBOOK OF LEGAL METROLOGY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC, 1997
   
   We would like to remind members to send in the up-dated information to be included in the Handbook of Legal Metrology to the Secretariat as soon as possible, preferably by 30 June 1997.

1. Welcome by Chairman
   Dr Hidetaka IMAI, Director General of National Research Laboratory of Metrology (NRLM). Japan
2. Attendance of members at Forum meeting.
3. Applications for membership.
4. Confirmation of the Report of the third Forum meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, on 3 November 1996
5. Report of the APLMF by the Convenor, Mr John Birch A.M.
6. Report of the meeting of the Working Parties on Utility meters, Pre-packed Articles and Mutual Recognition Arrangements held on 27 September 1997.
7. Discussion of Regional Training Program including the Joint Australia-China Measurement Skills Training Project.
8. Report on progress of the Forum Work Plan:
   8.1 Workshop/seminar on Introduction to High Capacity Flowmeters held on 22 - 24 September 1997. 8.2 Workshop/seminar on Legislation & Administration held on 24 - 26 September 1997 8.3 Workshop/seminar on Implementation of OIML R 76 Non-automatic Weighing Instruments to be held on 1 - 3 October 1997. 8.4 Report of the Intercomparison of Calibration and Pattern Approval Testing of: 8.4.1 Non-automatic Weighing Instruments. 8.4.2 Load Cell Intercomparison Testing. 8.4.3 Mass Standards. 8.5 Development of programs in other areas of legal metrology eg. medical measuring instruments, environmental measurements, certified reference materials 8.5.1 Working Group on Medical Measurements - project on sphygmomanometers; 8.5.2 Working Group on Rice Moisture Meters
9. Report of meetings between Specialist Regional Bodies (SRBs) (APLAC, APLMF, APMP, PAC, PASC) and APEC Standards and Conformance Sub-Committee: Victoria, Canada - February 1997
   Quebec City. Canada - May 1997
   St. John's, Canada - August 1997
   
10. Report on the Round Table discussion (APEC SCSC and SRBs) on MutualRecognition and Standards and Regulation held in St. John's, Canada in August 1997
11. Discussion on APEC Standards and Conformance issues.
12. Discussion on OIML issues.
13. Discussion on other regional legal metrology organisations.
14. Discussion on bilateral and multilateral assistance for development of legal metrology in the region.
15. Discussion on Work Program for 1997/98 and Working Party meetings.
    • 15.1 Review of Work Programs adopted in 1996/97
    • 15.2 Training projects in 1998.
    • 15.3 Development of legislative, technical and administrative infrastructures for legal metrology
    • 15.4 Surveys
    • 15.5 Intercomparisons
16. Consideration of a "Memorandum of Understanding" for members of the Asia - Pacific Legal Metrology Forum.
17. iscussion of the formation of an APLMF Executive Committee to facilitate the smooth functioning of Forum programs and activities.
18. Scope and functions of the Executive Committee.
19. Discussion on membership of APLMF - Proposal for the inclusion of membership from other economies.
20. 1Date and location of next Forum meeting in 1998.

• Session 1: Working Party on Utility Meters
  1. Introduction by Chairman (Canada).
  2. Discussion on the scope, objectives and target outcomes of the Working Party.
  3. Review of Survey Report on Utility Meters.
  4. Proposal on program of work in specific areas of utility metering eg. electricity and gas metering, telephone and water metering.
  5. Other matters.
• Session 2: Working Party on Prepacked Articles
  1. Welcome by Chairman.
  2. Discussion on the scope, objectives and target outcomes of the Working Party
  3. Review of Survey Report on Prepacked Articles.
  4. Proposal on harmonisation in specific areas of prepacked goods eg standard sizes, permitted deficiencies, drained weight, identification of packet.
  5. Other matters.
• Session 3: Working Party on Mutual Recognition Arrangements
  1. Welcome by Chairman.
  2. Discussion on the scope, objectives and target outcomes of the Working Party.
  3. Identification of specific areas for the development of mutual recognition arrangements, eg test reports, pattern approval.
  4. Discussion on the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
  5. Other matters.

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