Government Operations - Information on Mission and Functions of the National Bureau of Standards: Ced-81-39 (Paperback)

The National Bureau of Standards (NBS) supports the U.S. scientific and technical community by setting standards for the Nation's physical measurement system and carrying out a number of scientific and technical services for industry and government. The broad and multifaceted statutory mission of NBS has prompted concern about the ability of NBS to carry out its functions in relation to enabling legislation and the many subsequent legislative mandates.