United States Standards Strategy United States Standards Strategy March 8, 2005 Presented by Stephen...

United States Standards StrategyUnited States Standards Strategy

March 8, 2005

Presented by

Stephen P. Oksala and Mary H. Saunders

Representatives of the United States Standards Strategy Committee

An Introduction to the

United States Standards Strategy

A presentation to the

ANSI Organizational Member Forum

An Introduction to the United States Standards StrategyMarch 8, 2005 | ANSI Organizational Member Forum Slide 2

Background / History

The ANSI Board initiated a coordination and development effort in 1998, in response to challenge from Ray Kammer, then Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

First ever National Standards Strategy for the United States was approved by the ANSI Board of Directors in August 2000


Background / History (continued)

"The proof of a strategy is in its execution."

ANSI was responsible for tracking implementation efforts.

Strategy called for a periodic review

In May 2004, the ANSI Board formed a committee to undertake the review and revision of the existing Strategy

ANSI serves as the coordinating body for the review and revision efforts


Background / History (continued)

The Committee has suggested renaming the “NSS” as the “United States Standards Strategy” (USSS)* in recognition of globalization and the need for standards

designed to meet stakeholder needs irrespective of national borders.

to reflect a standardization environment that incorporates new types of standards development activities, more flexible approaches and new structures.

* Committee also renamed from “NSSC” to “USSSC”


U.S. Standards Strategy Committee

National PrioritiesChair: Mr. Steve Lowell (U.S. Department of Defense)

InternationalChair: Mr. Bill Primosch (National Association of Manufacturers)

Education and Training

Chair: Mr. Don Purcell(Catholic University)

Funding, Patents and IPR

Chair: Mr. Jim Shannon (National Fire Protection Association)

Introductory text Chair: Mr. Jim Thomas

(ASTM International)

UNITED STATES STANDARDS STRATEGY COMMITTEE

Chair: Mr. S. Joseph Bhatia (Underwriters Laboratories)

More than 100 persons have been directly involved in either the Committee or its subgroups


Purpose of the U.S. Standards Strategy

To strengthen the standards system of the United States and all who benefit from it Paints a broad picture of the standardization landscape as it stands

today Sets down a statement of purpose, ideals and a vision for the future

To establish an architecture or framework for achieving goals related to the competitiveness of U.S. industry and vitality of the U.S.

economy achieving a balanced global trading system

To serve as a counter-balance to the standards strategies of other nations


Purpose of the Strategy (continued)

Canadian Standards Strategy

A blueprint for the future structure of standardization activity in Canada. Its purpose is to provide direction and leadership on how to use standardization to best advance the social and economic well-being of Canadians in a global economy.

The U.S. Standards Strategy is an effective counter-balance to the standards strategies of other nations



Chinese Standards Strategy

Included in the goals are efforts to improve, within 15 years, the international competitiveness of China’s technical standards and therefore increase the international market share of Chinese products.




German Standards Strategy

Recognizes Germany as the export “world champion,” and the leading exporter of technology.

States that “. . . whoever makes the standards controls the market.”



Highlights from draft revision – Intended Audiences

Each strategic initiative and tactic calls out assignments for specific audiences, including Standards developers Consortia Public interest organizations and consumers Industry Government (federal, state and local) Subject matter experts ANSI


Highlights from draft revision – Guiding Principles

Standards should meet societal and market needs and should not be developed to act as barriers to trade

Strategy endorses globally accepted standardization principles Transparency Openness Impartiality Effectiveness and relevance Consensus Performance-based

Coherence Due process Technical Assistance Flexible Timely Balanced


Highlights from draft revision – Strategic Vision

Internationally, Universal application of

globally accepted principles Government use of voluntary

consensus standards A diverse and inclusive system

that supports flexibility Sectoral approach to standards

that meet global needs Effective use of electronic tools

to facilitate production and dissemination of global standards

Nationally, Cooperation to reduce

redundancy and overlap Public and private sector

management recognition and support for standardization efforts

Responsive system to address national needs, threats and goals


Highlights from draft revision – Twelve Strategic Initiatives

Participation of government Importance of health, safety and the

environment Responsiveness to consumer interests Globally accepted principles for

standards development Government use of standards to meet

regulatory needs Preventing the use of standards as

technical barriers to trade Outreach to promote consensus-based,

market-driven processes

Efficiency in development and distribution of standards

Cooperation and coherence within the U.S. system

Standards education as a high priority Stable funding models for the U.S.

system Response to emerging national

priorities and converging/cross-cutting technologies


Highlights from draft revision – Major themes that may be of interest to the OMF

Access and inclusivity Global trade and market access Coherence and global relevance Optimizing interactions in the standards-setting

infrastructure Education and outreach


– Discussion of Major Themes –

Access and Inclusivity


Access and Inclusivity

Promoting a market-driven approach to standards

Imperatives for Action Endorsement of a sector-focused, market-driven approach to

standardization Rapidly changing environment

New organizations New modes of operation New methodologies

Increasing awareness of the importance of standardization Emerging national priorities require new standardization activities


Access and Inclusivity Strategies and Tactics Discussed

Stakeholders should reinforce support for the sectoral approach to standards

development encourage standards developers to address the need for

standards concerning both emerging and converging technologies

Continue to improve the process and tools for the development and distribution of standards Utilize technology to further improve issues such as

timeliness, relevancy and compatibility


Access and Inclusivity Strategies and Tactics Discussed (continued)

Address the need for standards in support of emerging national priorities Seek early collaboration among all stakeholders Promote information-sharing to minimize overlap and

duplication Agree to seek (as appropriate) global solutions to national

priorities



Global Trade and Market Access


Global Trade and Market Access

Relationship of standards and government trade policy; reducing trade barriers through standards

Imperative for Action Technical standards are becoming more prominent as

potential barriers to market access for products and services

Need to give more attention to impact of standards on market access work more closely with government to address concerns


Global Trade and Market Access Strategies and Tactics Discussed

Educate and raise stakeholders’ awareness of the importance of the relationship between market access issues and trade

Promote the consistent worldwide application of internationally recognized principles in the development of standards

Work to ensure voting procedures in international bodies do not limit consideration of U.S. views

Encourage U.S. and foreign governments to adapt compatible approaches to using standards to meet regulatory goals



Coherence and Global Relevancy


Coherence and Global Relevancy

Promoting the interests of U.S. industry and other stakeholders in domestic, regional and international standards-setting forums

Imperatives for Action Investment by public and private sectors in the development of

global standards is directly related to the health of the economy There is no single approach to standardization that can be handed

down to fit all needs A market-driven, sectoral approach allows interested parties to address

their own issues, develop efficient working methods that fit the problems at hand, and foster both innovation and competition.


Coherence and Global Relevancy Strategies and Tactics Discussed

Consider health, safety and the environment while ensuring that the resulting voluntary consensus standards not only meet public objectives, but also add value

Improve the responsiveness of the standards system to the views and needs of consumers

Call upon industry and government to coordinate and promote the consistent application of internationally recognized principles of standards development


Coherence and Global Relevancy Strategies and Tactics Discussed (continued)

Strengthen outreach programs to promote understanding of how voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven sectoral standards processes can benefit businesses, consumers and society as a whole

Promote cooperation and coherence to mitigate non-value-added duplicative efforts, eliminate redundancy and avoid overlapping or conflicting standards



Optimizing Interactions in theStandards-Setting Infrastructure


Optimizing Interactions in theStandards-Setting Infrastructure

Opportunities to influence congressional and government policy

Imperatives for Action Users of standards are demanding a system that can produce and

deliver standards with maximum efficiency and minimize cost Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and copyright issues are a major

concern for stakeholders IPR is a critical element of the business models of certain standards

developers Need to address issues such as financial support, funding, and the

sustainability of SDO business models


Optimizing Interactions . . . Strategies and Tactics Discussed

Work to ensure a common governmental approach to the use of standards worldwide as a tool for meeting the needs of regulatory agencies Encourage the consistent interpretation and application of principles

such as those in the WTO TBT Agreement and the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards

Raise the awareness (i.e., educate) of legislators so that public policy can more accurately reflect the importance of voluntary consensus standards the breadth of the total standards system ongoing support for the National Technology Transfer and

Advancement Act (P.L. 104-113)


Optimizing Interactions . . . Strategies and Tactics Discussed (continued)

Maintain stable funding models for the U.S. standardization system



Education and Outreach


Education and Outreach

Influencing international, national and regional standard setting organizations

Imperatives for Action More users of standards are aware of their importance to trade issues

and market forces than ever before Outreach and technical assistance programs are very important

There is still a need to raise awareness of standards and conformity assessment issues within

corporate sectors government academic institutions


Education and OutreachStrategies and Tactics Discussed

Establish standards education as a high priority within the United States private, public and academic sectors Raise awareness of the linkage between standardization and

the economic impact on a national economy Develop or enhance standards education programs,

particularly those at universities and colleges Support a communications network for standards education

programs

Promote the consistent application of internationally recognized principles in the development of standards Example: WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade


– Next Steps –


Next Steps

Goal is to increase mutual awareness and understanding Engage in an open dialogue Ask/answer questions Discuss how to become actively engaged in the review/revision

process and implementation activities

If the USSS is to happen, there must be a partnership forged between U.S. industry, government, and standards developers ANSI hopes to be the catalyst to facilitate the forging of that alliance

Working together we can achieve results that would not be possible otherwise


Next Steps (continued)

All interested parties will be requested to determine appropriate implementation actions that address the tactical initiatives

ANSI will work with its member forums and governance bodies to develop appropriate implementation strategies

The Interagency Committee on Standards Policy will consider what steps can be taken to support the USSS strategies and initiatives relevant to the federal government

Various industry sectors (e.g., aerospace, automotive, IT, etc.), are in the process of developing their own strategic standardization plans. The goal is to ensure that those plans support or are in harmony with the USSS vision


Next Steps (continued)

Progress must be measured A “short list” of significant actions is being determined and will be

tracked ANSI will serve as the mechanism to coordinate, integrate and

report all progress at regular intervals

The Strategy will need to be revisited and reevaluated


Timeline

Anticipated schedule (subject to change based on input received)

Early March 2005 Public Review and Comment period begins

March 29 – 30, 2005Sector caucuses (consortium and manufacturers)

April 15, 2005 (9:00 am – noon) Public Forum in Washington, DC

May 2005 Seek approval of the ANSI Board of Directors


Reference Material

www.ansi.org/nss (link to the National Standards Strategy for the United States - first edition)

www.ansi.org/usss (link to a fact sheet on the current revision process, the draft text – when available – and information about the U.S. Standards Strategy Committee)


Points of ContactQuestions and Additional Information

Ms. Frances E. SchrotterAmerican National Standards Institute25 West 43rd Street, Fourth FloorNew York, NY 10036

T: 1.212.642.4934F: 1.212.398.0023E: [email protected]

Mr. Joseph Tretler, Jr.American National Standards Institute25 West 43rd Street, Fourth FloorNew York, NY 10036

T: 1.212.642.4977F: 1.212.398.0023E: [email protected]

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