RE: [CTPP] Metropolitan/Micropolitan definitions from OMB released

I've started using MSA and mSA. John John McClain Senior Fellow, Center for Regional Analysis School of Public Policy, George Mason Univ. 703-993-2401 jmcclai5(a)gmu.edu http://cra.gmu.edu -----Original Message----- From: owner-ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net [mailto:owner-ctpp-news@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Peter H. Van Demark Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 10:46 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: Re: [CTPP] Metropolitan/Micropolitan definitions from OMB released Elaine and Ed: revised and Are there commonly-accepted abbreviations for Metropolitan Statistical Area and Micropolitan Statistical Area? The OMB circular did not indicate any. MSA won't work anymore; they could be MeSA and MiSA, which are a little cryptic, or MetroSA and MicroSA, which are a little long. Peter ---------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Van Demark Director of GIS Products and Training Phone: 617-527-4700 Caliper Corporation Fax: 617-527-5113 1172 Beacon Street E-mail: peter(a)caliper.com Newton MA 02461-9926 Web site: http://www.caliper.com