Nanotechnology Standards Panel CONFERENCE ON U.S. LEADERSHIP IN ISO AND IEC ISO BREAKOUT SESSION REPORT Breakout Session Moderator: Mr. David Miller ANSI ISO Forum Chair Director, Standards Program American Petroleum Institute

Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC ONE DEMYSTIFYING THE ISO/TMB, ADDRESSING MYTHS AND MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE ISO/TMB Study the possible linkage of the ranking of countries under the IMD Competitiveness Criteria to their level of activity and use/adoption of ISO Standards. Study regulatory adoption of ISO Standards as another indicator of global usage. Develop and provide thorough guidance on ISO style and format to improve the capability of TC/SC/WG leaders to prepare text.

Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC TWO STATUS OF SPECIFIC CASES RELATED TO THE ISO GLOBAL RELEVANCE POLICY Develop and publicly provide successful ISO GR case studies. Increase awareness of EC decisions affecting the implementation of the ISO GR policy. Increase awareness that ISO GR cases require diligence and hard work. These cases take time and are not simple to resolve. Increase awareness that the ISO GR policy is a double-edged sword which other countries and regions can use as well. Have the ISO/TMB work with the CEN/BT to develop mechanisms to improve the engagement of CEN consultants.

Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC THREE MAKING TWINNING/PARTNERING ARRANGEMENTS WORK WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Examine the value added to ISO national standards bodies in developed countries to contribute to and participate in ISO DEVCO’s activities rather than engage in direct technical assistance programs. Examine the possible need to change the general “ground rules” of ISO standardization given the changing global dynamics. Identify, increase understanding of, and take action on the possible reasons why there has not been greater implementation of partnering and twinning arrangements to date. Realize implementation of ISO/TMB and PASC recommendations for increased interaction and cooperation between ISO/TMB and ISO DEVCO.

Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC FOUR ISO STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT IN RELATION TO INTERNATIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Continue dialogue and improve understanding on the drivers for and concerns regarding ISO cooperative interaction with international governmental organizations (e.g., Codex Alimentarius, OECD, etc.):  Address limitations of available resources/expertise.  Support needs to harmonize goals and eliminate duplication/conflict.  Support needs for change and continuous improvement.  Identify and understand the concerns of governmental representatives participating in IGOs and how these concerns may impact effective participation and development of related ISO standards.

Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC FIVE JOINT US/TAG COORDINATION ON ISSUES OF COMMON CONCERN Complete in 2006 the identified ISO/TMB priority project to develop operational guidance on JWGs, noting the following concerns:  Certain sectors highly value the existence and validity of the ISO JWG approach.  ISO Directives and ANSI procedures should support sectoral flexibility, innovation and best practices to develop.  Formal recognition should be allowed in ISO standards of all TCs/SCs/WGs that were party to the development of an ISO Standard under a JWG.  Clear identification should be provided of the multiple national standards body mirror committees to be consulted in the development of a national position on a JWG document.  Operational procedures for ISO/IEC JWGs must also be developed (converging technologies).

Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC SIX US/TAG BEST PRACTICES  Establishing effective US/TAG participation early.  Develop and use promotional materials, websites, TC business plans, etc.  Use US/TAG members to actively recruit.  Resolution of conflicting US/TAG member comments.  Use recirculation ballots.  Use electronic tools and teleconferencing.  US/TAG participation fees.  Recognition of increased need for US/TAG participation fees.  Industry support has been used to underwrite participation of other stakeholders lacking resources.  US/TAG document distribution and communications.  Explore the implications of entering US/TAG members in ISO Global Directory and ANSI Sharepoint.  Recognize that some US/TAG Administrators have significant technology investments in this area.  Recognize US/TAG leader need to add value to US/TAG consideration of documents.