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 AdCom 26 July 2003 _________________

The Role of IEEE-USA’s Technology Policy Activities _________________ …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 _________________  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 _________________  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 _________________  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

Energy Policy Committee _________________  Recent Position Statements: Electric/Hybrid Vehicles, Advanced Nuclear Power Research & Development. (  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.

Position on Advanced Nuclear Power R&D _________________  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 TPA 2003 Priorities _________________  Broadband Deployment  U.S. Spectrum Policy  SPAM  Public Health Information System and Homeland Security  Genetic Non-Discrimination  Nanotechnology R&D

Other TPA 2003 Priorities – cont’d _________________  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 Grassroots Priority Issues _________________  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, _________________

Key TPA Events Engineering R&D Symposium March 3-4, Washington, DC Cosponsored with five engineering organizations to highlight the federal outlook and priorities for fiscal year 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 Day April 2-3, Washington, D.C. Over 300 Congressional visits to support electro-technology R&D _________________

Key TPA Events Co-sponsor for Engineering Societies’ Reception Welcoming Dr. Charles McQueary Undersecretary for Science and Technology U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Academy of Engineering 5 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). _________________

Future TPA Events IEEE Technology Policy Forum The Globalization of Technology: Current and Future Impact Austin, Texas 17 October 2003 _________________

How You Can Help -- Help Shape Our Positions _________________  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 (

How You Can Help -- Be An Advocate _________________  Join the CARE Network (  Respond to Action Alerts (  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) (x8332) or Bill Williams (Aerospace, Energy, R&D, Transportation Policy Issues) (x 8331) or _________________