[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 32, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 32CFR32.15]



[Page 153]

 

                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE

 

              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

 

PART 32_ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT 

ORGANIZATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart B_Pre-Award Requirements

 

Sec.  32.15  Metric system of measurement.



    The Metric Conversion Act, as amended by the Omnibus Trade and 

Competitiveness Act (15 U.S.C. 205) declares that the metric system is 

the preferred measurement system for U.S. trade and commerce, and for 

Federal agencies' procurements, grants, and other business-related 

activities. DoD grants officers shall comply with requirements 

concerning the use of the metric system at 32 CFR 22.530.