Overview of IEEE-USA’s 2003 Technology Policy Activities

Ralph W. Wyndrum, Jr.Vice President, Technology Policy Activities

IEEE-USA

IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society AdCom26 July 2003

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The Role of IEEE-USA’s Technology Policy Activities

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…to present technically important and relevant information from IEEE-USA to the public, Congress, and the executive branch of the federal government, and similarly to state governments when appropriate.

2003 TPA Committees

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Committee on Communications and Information Policy – Luke Maki Committee on Transportation and Aerospace Technology Policy – Martin Sokoloski Energy Policy Committee – Dick Wakefield Medical Technology Policy Committee – Frank Ferrante Research and Development Policy Committee – Ronil Hira

NPSS Representatives

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Committee on Communications and Information Policy – (Stan Trost?) Committee on Transportation and Aerospace Technology Policy – Ken LaBel Energy Policy Committee – Ned R. Sauthoff Medical Technology Policy Committee – (Vacant) Research and Development Policy Committee – (Peter Winokur?)

Energy Policy Committee

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Leaders: Richard Wakefield (Chair) & Fernando Alvarado (Vice Chair)

2003 Focus Issues: Electric Utility Restructuring, Energy R&D, Establishment of a National Electricity Reliability Organization, Electric Grid Security, Recognition of IEEE Standard for Interconnection of Distributed Generation Resources 

http://www.ieeeusa.org/committees/epc/

Energy Policy Committee

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Recent Position Statements: Electric/Hybrid Vehicles, Advanced Nuclear Power Research & Development. (http://www.ieeeusa.org/forum/positions/)

  New Statements Under Development: Electric Power Reliability: Need for a National Power Supply, Vision of U.S. Electrical Energy Policy

2003 Meetings: January 28, April 30, July 22 and September 24.  

http://www.ieeeusa.org/committees/epc/

Position on Advanced Nuclear Power R&D

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  Accelerate the R&D and demonstration of next-generation nuclear energy systems including reprocessing and the use of long- term sustainable fuel cycles.

Implement effective licensing reforms to demonstrate that reactors in the U.S. can be built as cost effectively as they are abroad.

Other TPA2003 Priorities

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   Broadband Deployment U.S. Spectrum Policy SPAM Public Health Information System and Homeland Security Genetic Non-Discrimination Nanotechnology R&D

Other TPA2003 Priorities – cont’d

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Utilization of Engineering Human Resources for R&D Cyber-Security R&D Revitalizing the nation’s Aeronautics Infrastructure Remote Sensing Transportation Security & Safety

2003 TPA GrassrootsPriority Issues

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Support passage of National Nanotechnology Initiative legislation

  Promoting Secure Information Technology in U.S.

Grassroots Goals Recruit 25 grassroots teams of 2-3 volunteers

in key congressional districts. Support teams with training as needed

and with information to deliver. Identify “grasstops” advocates in key posts

or with special relationships with legislators. Conduct 100 plus congressional visits

(including Congressional Visits Day) by September 1, 2003._________________

Key TPA Events

Engineering R&D SymposiumMarch 3-4, Washington, DC

www.engineeringpolicy.org/R&D/RD.html

Cosponsored with five engineering organizations to highlight the federal outlook and priorities for fiscal

year 2004. Visits arranged with R&D officials at DOD, DOE, EPA, FAA, NASA, NIH, NSF and 10

Congressional offices. _________________

Key TPA Events

Science, Engineering & Technology Congressional Visits DayApril 2-3, Washington, D.C.http://www.ieeeusa.org/forum/cvd/

Over 300 Congressional visits tosupport electro-technology R&D

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Key TPA Events

Co-sponsor for EngineeringSocieties’ Reception Welcoming

Dr. Charles McQuearyUndersecretary for Science and TechnologyU.S. Department of Homeland Security

National Academy of Engineering5 May 2003_________________

Key TPA Events:Congressional Briefings

Engineering Town Hall Meeting with U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT) (w/ASME) (April 15)

“The Future of Flight: The Crisis in U.S. Aviation Research & Technology” (May 5),

“Understanding Nanotechnology: A Technical and Legislative Overview” (June 2)

“The Economic and Security Implications of the Globalization of the IT Industry” (June 11).

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Future TPA Events

IEEE Technology Policy Forum

The Globalization of Technology:Current and Future Impact

Austin, Texas17 October 2003

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How You Can Help --Help Shape Our Positions

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Help Identify Experts on Priority Issues Communicate TPA Activities to Your Members and Chapters Give Us Feedback and Let Us Know About Issues of Particular Concern to You Join TPA Committees as a Resource/ Corresponding Member (http://www.ieeeusa.org/committees/)

How You Can Help --Be An Advocate

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Join the CARE Network (http://www.ieeeusa.org/forum/care/ Respond to Action Alerts (http://www.capwiz.com/ieeeusa) Participate in Congressional Visits Days and/or make Congressional Visits in your legislative district. Recruit Others to do the same.

For More Information

Deborah Rudolph(Communications, Information Policy,

Medical Technology Policy Issues)202-785-0017 (x8332) or d.rudolph@ieee.org

Bill Williams(Aerospace, Energy, R&D,

Transportation Policy Issues)202-785-0017 (x 8331) or bill.williams@ieee.org

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