On the recordJuly 24, 1991
Metric usage shall not be required to the extent that such use is impractical or is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to United States firms.
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presidency.ucsb.eduMetric usage shall not be required to the extent that such use is impractical or is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to United States firms.
Executive Order 12770—Metric Usage in Federal Governmental Programs
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