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JT/01-0075
IT/01-0167

JTC 1 TAG, U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ANSI,
National Body Member of ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information Technology

JTC 1 TAG Administrator, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
1250 Eye St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005
Telephone 202-737-8888; Fax 202-638-4922
Email: jtc1tag@itic.org

Date: January 31, 2001
Replaces: JT/00-0600
Reply to: Jennifer T. Garner
Phone: 202-626-5737
Email: jgarner@itic.org

Approved Minutes
JTC 1 Technical Advisory Group (JTC 1 TAG)
Meeting Number 44

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
1250 Eye Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 737-8888
Fax: (202) 638-4922

Wednesday, October 4, 2000 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1. Administrative

1.1 Call to Order

Mr. Jameson, JTC 1 TAG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2000.

1.2 Membership and Attendance

1.2.1 Introduction of Attendees and New Members

The meeting participants were introduced. On behalf of the JTC 1 TAG, Mr. Jameson welcomed Mr. Camp to his first JTC 1 TAG meeting as an InterDigital representative. The attendance list is available in Attachment 1.

1.2.2 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Attend Meetings

Voting members of the JTC 1 TAG without representation at this meeting were:

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to issue jeopardy letters to the following organizations for failure to attend two out of three successive meetings: AIIM and Bull HN.

Observer members of the JTC 1 TAG without representation at this meeting were:

Following the July 2000 meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued jeopardy letters to the following organizations for their failure to attend two out of three successive meetings: ASC T1 (JT/00-0421) and EIA (JT/00-0422).

As an ASC T1 representative was in attendance at this meeting, ASC T1's membership has been returned to normal status.

Ms. Garner reported that Mr. Mikoski, the EIA principal representative, had indicated that he would be at the meeting on Thursday, October 5.

At the end of the day on Wednesday, October 4, it was determined that the JTC 1 TAG meeting would adjourn one day earlier than scheduled. Mr. Jameson observed that since the EIA representative had indicated intent to attend on Thursday, October 5, it would be unfair to penalize EIA because the meeting ended one day earlier than announced. Following discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Oksala/Pritchard)

Recognizing that the EIA representative would have been in attendance on October 5th, but that the JTC 1TAG meeting ended unexpectedly on October 4th, EIA is considered to have met the requirement for attendance at this JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Vote on this motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Based upon the action taken at this meeting, EIA's membership has been returned to normal status.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to notify the ASC T1 and EIA representatives that their organizations' memberships on the JTC 1 TAG have been returned to normal status.

Reference: JT/00-0421 (ASC T1), JT/00-0422 (EIA)
1.2.3 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Return Letter Ballots

At the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG accepted the recommendation for the suspension of the JTC 1 TAG voting requirement to return 80% of letter ballots for 2nd Quarter 2000. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to recommence tracking JTC 1 TAG member voting patterns for letter ballots closing in 3rd Quarter 2000 (July 1 - September 30, 2000) . The report for 3rd Quarter 2000 is detailed in JT/00-0516. The following JTC 1 TAG members have been placed in jeopardy for failure to respond to at least 80% of the JTC 1 TAG letter ballots closing during this period:

Unless the organizations listed above respond to at least 80% of the letter ballots closing in 4th Calendar Quarter 2000 (October 1 - December 31, 2000), their memberships will be changed to Observer status for failure to respond to letter ballots.

Reference: JT/00-0516 (3rd Q 2000 voting results), JT/00-0517 (AIIM), JT/00-0518 (EIA), JT/00-0519 (IEEE), JT/00-0520 (Oracle)
1.2.4 Membership Report

Since the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the following changes in organizational representation have occurred:

InterDigital Communications Corporation has requested voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/00-0526). Mr. Clyde Camp has been named the InterDigital principal representative. As a representative of the InterDigital was present at this meeting, InterDigital will attain voting rights upon completion of the membership requirements.

Total voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG is 26. Quorum is 14. 20 organizations with voting membership were in attendance at this meeting (Note: This number includes EIA, as noted under agenda item 1.2.2.). The attendance list for the October 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting is contained in Attachment 1.

Reference: JT/00-0412, JT/00-0459, JT/00-0486, JT/00-0487, JT/00-0526, JT/00-0542
1.3 Approval of Draft Agenda, October 4-5, 2000

The second revised draft agenda (JT/00-0541) was approved as revised at this meeting by unanimous consent (Baronas/Kisor).

Revisions to agenda:

The final agenda for the October 4, 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting is available in Attachment 2.

Reference: JT/00-0541
1.4 Approval of Draft Minutes, July 12-13, 2000

The draft minutes of the July 12-13, 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/00-0479) were approved as presented by unanimous consent (Silletti/Michael).

Reference: JT/00-0479
1.4.1 Review of Action Items, July 12-13, 2000

Ms. Garner reviewed the action items from the July 12-13, 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting:

  1. JTPG will present proposed TD-1 text for Section 5.3.2, Guidance for Participation, for consideration at a future JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 4.1, March 1998 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  2. JTPG was requested to draft text for the TD-1 related to what constitutes attendance at a JTC 1 TAG meeting for review and approval by the JTC 1 TAG. (Agenda Item 2, June 1999 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  3. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to contact Ms. Baronas (NCITS/W1 Chairman) to discuss the US requirements and approval process associated with hosting an SC Plenary meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request that the W1 Chairman obtain the required documentation for subsequent consideration by NCITS and the JTC 1 TAG. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 28 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, December 1999 minutes, Agenda Item 6.5, March 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 6.4, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (awaiting hosting documentation from NCITS/W1)
  4. Upon receipt of reports from the EIA, IEEE and NCITS TAG Administrators, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue an amended report which incorporates all of the subsidiary TAG reports. (Agenda Item 3.1, March 2000 minutes) - Carryover (awaiting reports from the EIA, IEEE and NCITS TAG Administrators)
  5. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 24 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, March 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 6.3, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (awaiting hosting documentation from NCITS/H3)
  6. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of IEEE SC 36 TAG approval of the request to host the SC 36 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.7, March 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 6.5, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (awaiting hosting documentation from the IEEE SC 36 TAG Administrator)
  7. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to issue jeopardy letters to the following organizations for failure to attend two out of three successive meetings: ASC T1 and EIA. (Agenda Item 1.2.2, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  8. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to notify JTC 1 TAG member of the suspension of the JTC 1 TAG voting requirement to return 80% of letter ballots for 2nd Q 2000. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will recommence tracking JTC 1 TAG member voting patterns for letter ballots closing in 3rd Calendar Quarter 2000. (Agenda Item 1.2.3, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  9. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue documentation reporting that the four JTC 1 TAG member organizations identified in JT/00-0333 are no longer in jeopardy. (Agenda Item 1.2.3, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  10. JTC 1 TAG procedures related to the voting requirement issue will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures. (Agenda Item 1.2.3, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  11. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning has been reconstituted and is chartered to develop the recommended US votes and contributions on Strategic Planning activities. (Agenda Item 5.1, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  12. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning will submit the recommended US votes on JTC 1 N 6206 and JTC 1 N 6211 for consideration by JTC 1 TAG letter ballots. (Agenda Item 5.1.1, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  13. Mr. Michael, as Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning, was requested to draft a document notifying SC TAGs of the direct participation ballot underway in JTC 1, noting strong US support of the proposal and urging the US to support this proposal in SCs and WGs through their SC comments and by urging participation in the trial. This correspondence will also provide advance notice that as the US positions on the other strategic planning documents are developed, they will be sent to the US SC and WG TAGs. (Agenda Item 5.1.1, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  14. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning will submit the recommended US comments on JTC 1 N 6207-6210 for consideration by accelerated JTLBs to close on September 29, 2000. (Agenda Item 5.1.2, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  15. As Chairman of the former JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Spatial Standardization, Mr. Hogan has been requested to insure that all related US interests are represented at the September 2000 meeting of the Joint Steering Group on Spatial Standardization and Related Interoperability to the extent they wish to participate. (Agenda Item 5.2, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  16. The JTC 1 TAG Chairman will write to the ANSI President suggesting that ANSI participate on this project team from the INFCO side of the activity. (Agenda Item 5.3, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  17. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will have formal expense budgets for consideration at the October 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting so that the need for a voluntary assessment in 2001 can be determined. (Agenda Item 6.2, July 2000 minutes) - Overcome by events
  18. The selection of speakers for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary will be addressed at the October 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 6.2.1, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  19. In her role as NCITS Chairman, Ms. Higginbottom agreed to ask NCITS for assistance with getting the required documentation for the hosting of the 2001 SC 24 Plenary. (Agenda Item 6.3, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  20. Dr. Pritchard, the IEEE TAG Administrator, will submit formal notification that the IEEE SC 26 TAG has been disbanded. (Agenda Item 7.2, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  21. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US vote on JTC 1 N 6126 - Proposed Procedures for JTC 1/SC 6 and IEEE 802 LMSC Cooperative Working. (Agenda Item 8.3, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  22. JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request comments on the roles of TAGs and the National Body process in context of potential changes due to JTC 1 Strategic Planning. (Agenda Item 8.3, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  23. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US National Body vote on JTC 1 N 6140 - Application from The United Kingdom Software Metrics Association (UKSMA) for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications. (Agenda Item 8.4, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  24. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US National Body vote on JTC 1 N 6143 - 90-Day Default Letter Ballot - SC 29 Recommendation to JTC 1 on Release of Software Included in ISO/IEC 14496-5. (Agenda Item 8.5, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  25. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call for participants to serve on the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures has been chartered to review outstanding JTPG action items related to the TD-1, new procedural issues discussed at this meeting, as well as logical editorial updates, and to prepare a revision of the JTC 1 TAG/TD-1 for JTC 1 TAG consideration. (Agenda Item 8.6, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  26. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will draft TD-1 text codifying the requirement that a group holding a JTC 1 Subgroup TAG assignment be a member of the US TAG to JTC 1. (Agenda Item 8.6.1, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  27. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will review current TD-1 text to ensure that procedures related to majority and two-thirds voting are not conflicting. (Agenda Item 8.6.2, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  28. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will review relevant procedures to see if the change in JTC 1 procedures permitting O membership in Working Groups has any corresponding impact on US procedures. (Agenda Item 8.6.3.1, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  29. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will review the JTC 1 TAG procedures and MoA, and develop necessary TD-1 text and MoA updates to address SC TAG authority over SC level NP ballots, while ensuring that the SC TAG position is submitted to the JTC 1 TAG for information. (Agenda Item 8.6.3.2, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (to be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures)
  30. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the JTC 1 TAG recommendation on the ANSI relinquishment of the ISO/IEC 9834-3 OID Registration Authority. (Agenda Item 8.7, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  31. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI and the ANSI-accredited SDOs who serve as JTC 1 SC and WG TAGs of the JTC 1 TAG policy on national adoptions. (Agenda Item 8.8, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  32. At the appropriate time, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the US delegation to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary to the JTC 1 Secretariat. (Agenda Item 8.9, July 2000 minutes) - Carryover (US delegation will be submitted following this meeting)
  33. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US National Body response to JTC 1 N 6219 - Re-circulation of SC 32 Resolution 25: Facilitating Standards Development Work and Marketing SC 32 Standards. (Agenda Item 8.10, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  34. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will revise 2000 meeting schedule to reflect that the next JTC 1 TAG meeting will be held October 4-5, 2000 at ITI in Washington, DC. (Agenda Item 10.1, July 2000 minutes) - Done
  35. In collaboration with NCITS, a revised 2001 meeting schedule will be distributed within the next month. (Agenda Item 10.2, July 2000 minutes) - Done
Reference: JT/00-0479 (agenda item 11)

2. Chairman's Remarks (S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson welcomed the JTC 1 TAG members in attendance. He noted that this meeting would focus on the JTC 1 TAG finances for 2000 and 2001, the determination of US National Body votes or positions on several JTC 1 documents, as well as on initial preparation for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø, Norway.

2.1 Status of JTC 1 TAG Officers

2.1.1 JTPG Chairman

As was addressed at the past few meetings, Mr. Jameson noted that the second call for volunteers to serve as the JTC 1 TAG Procedures Group (JTPG) Chairman ( JT/99-0048) closed on April 16, 1999. No candidates were identified.

Mr. Jameson encouraged the JTC 1 TAG members to consider serving as the JTPG Chairman. It was agreed that once a candidate comes forth, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would issue an accelerated call for volunteers to ensure all members have an opportunity to serve in this capacity.

Reference: JT/99-0048 (second call for volunteers)

3. JTC 1 TAG Administrator's Report (J. Garner)

Ms. Garner presented the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's report contained in JT/00-0511. An analysis of the issues considered by JTC 1 TAG letter ballots issued through 3rd Quarter 2000 is detailed in the report.

Reference: JT/00-0511

4. JTC 1 TAG Subgroup and Rapporteur Reports

4.1 JTC 1 TAG Procedures Group - JTPG (S. Jameson)

In absence of a JTPG Chairman, Mr. Jameson, who had been leading the JTPG activity, reported that JTPG had not met since December 1997 due to lack of a Chairman.

The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures, established at the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting, will address procedural issues relevant to the JTC 1 TAG program.

4.2 JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee (S. Oksala)

4.2.1 Documents Considered at the October 3, 2000 Meeting of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee

Mr. Oksala, Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee, gave a presentation on the Finance Committee's activities since the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting. JT/00-0540 is the draft agenda for the October 3, 2000 meeting of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee.

Mr. Oksala reported that 2nd Quarter results indicate that the JTC 1 International Program is running $20K under budget.

Mr. Oksala referred the JTC 1 TAG the 2000 projection and proposed 2001 budget for the JTC 1 TAG program, as detailed in JT/00-0539. He reported that a $41K deficit is projected for 2000, which will draw down the JTC 1 TAG reserves to $65K.

The proposed 2001 budget was revised following the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee meeting. JTC 1 TAG and JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee officers met with ITI management to discuss concerns. As a result of these discussions, the allocation algorithms for IT Services and G&A were revised to more accurately reflect current situations with respect to headcount and space. The dues increase approved in March is reflected in the proposed 2001 budget. External contracts reflects only IT maintenance and personnel contracts. On the advice of JTC 1 TAG officers, no IT development expenses are reflected in the proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budget. The increased expense in personnel is attributed to the allocation of staff incentives and a portion of the ITI President's salary, in his supervisory capacity for Standards Operations. In 2001, IT Services are part of indirect expenses. For 2001, the JTC 1 TAG proposed budget anticipates a $44K deficit, with JTC 1 TAG reserves standing at $20K at the end of 2001.

The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee discussed the proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budget as documented in JT/00-0539. It was noted that the JTC 1 TAG is realizing a steady state operating deficit on the order of $40K in 2000 and 2001. It was further noted that the proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budget does not comply with ITI's reserve policy that requires between two and three months of operating expenses be held in reserve. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee agreed that it was not reasonable to attempt to further reduce JTC 1 TAG expenses.

Mr. Oksala reviewed the three recommendations the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee approved for consideration at this meeting:

Recommendation 1: To address the projected $40K deficit in 2000, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends a voluntary assessment in the amount of:

Recommendation 2: The proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budgets reflects a $44K deficit. As such, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends that the JTC 1 TAG approve the following revised 2001 dues schedule:

Recommendation 3: The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends that the JTC 1 TAG approve having the ITI President issue a letter to the ANSI President detailing a three-year plan whereby the ANSI JTC 1 International Program reserves are drawn down over three years, 2001-2003, at a rate of $158K per year.

Mr. Jameson entertained discussion on the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommendations. In response to member concerns, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator could customize the 2001 JTC 1 TAG membership invoices to include the following elements:

There was general agreement that consolidation of these fees on one invoice would make it easier for many of the members to pay.

Mr. Oksala presented the following recommendation of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee:

Recommendation 1: To address the projected $40K deficit in 2000, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends a voluntary assessment in the amount of:

Mr. Jameson entertained discussion on the motion.
Vote on this motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee Chairman reported that the JTC 1 TAG faces a financial situation whereby the proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budget reflects a $44K deficit. The Finance Committee Chairman observed that the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee is very hopeful that the proposed dues increase will provide adequate resources for 2001. If it does not, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will revisit the issue with the JTC 1 TAG, since the JTC 1 TAG reserves are now so low that they cannot be further reduced. Failure to accept a dues increase at this time guarantees the need for a special assessment in 2001.

The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following recommendation from the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee:

Recommendation 2: The proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budgets reflects a $44K deficit. As such, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends that the JTC 1 TAG approve the following revised 2001 dues schedule:

Mr. Jameson entertained discussion on the motion. In response to concerns concerning the magnitude of the 2001 dues increase, Mr. Jameson reported that beginning in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG has a $98K obligation to fund the JTC 1 International Program. This increased obligation is the reason that a dues increase for 2001 was approved at the March 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting. The Finance Committee, upon review of the 2000 projection and the proposed 2001 JTC 1 TAG budget, agreed that the initial increase was not adequate as it did not take the JTC 1 TAG operations budget into consideration.

The JTC 1 TAG voted on the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommendation.

Vote on this motion: 12-0-5.

The motion passes.

In the event that the dues increase does not provide adequate resources for 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will revisit the issue with the JTC 1 TAG, since the JTC 1 TAG reserves are now so low that they cannot be further reduced.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will customize the 2001 JTC 1 TAG membership invoices to include the following elements: the membership fees for 2001, the voluntary assessment for 2000 and, if needed, the voluntary assessment for funding the hosting of the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will provide a cover letter to be distributed with the 2001 JTC 1 TAG membership invoices. The letter will detail the nature of the dues increase.

The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee addressed the development of a business plan to draw down the ANSI reserves. Mr. Oksala presented the following recommendation from the Finance Committee:

Recommendation 3: The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends that the JTC 1 TAG approve having the ITI President issue a letter to the ANSI President detailing a three-year plan whereby the ANSI JTC 1 International Program reserves are drawn down over three years, 2001-2003, at a rate of $158K per year.
Mr. Jameson entertained discussion on the motion. Following extensive discussion concerning the management of the reserves, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion to amend:
(Higginbottom/Nelson)

Move to amend the motion under consideration by adding the following text to the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommendation under consideration:

Further, the JTC 1 TAG recommends that ITI set up like funds (i.e. $158K per year) in an interest bearing account, with proceeds benefiting the JTC 1 TAG. The JTC 1 TAG requests that ITI report on their implementation of this recommendation.

Vote on the motion to amend: 14-1[UCC]-2.

The motion to amend passes.

The JTC 1 TAG addressed the amended motion:
The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends that the JTC 1 TAG approve having the ITI President issue a letter to the ANSI President detailing a three-year plan whereby the ANSI JTC 1 International Program reserves are drawn down over three years, 2001-2003, at a rate of $158K per year. Further, the JTC 1 TAG recommends that ITI set up like funds (i.e. $158K per year) in an interest bearing account, with proceeds benefiting the JTC 1 TAG. The JTC 1 TAG requests that ITI report on their implementation of this recommendation.

Vote on the amended motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request that the ITI President issue a letter to the ANSI President detailing a three-year plan whereby the ANSI JTC 1 International Program reserves are drawn down over three years, 2001-2003, at a rate of $158K per year. Further, the JTC 1 TAG recommends that ITI set up like funds (i.e. $158K per year) in an interest bearing account, with proceeds benefiting the JTC 1 TAG. The JTC 1 TAG requests that ITI report on their implementation of this recommendation.
Reference: JT/00-0540 (linked third revised draft agenda and meeting documents)
4.3 JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur (D. Thewlis)

Mr. Thewlis, the JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur, gave a report on conformity assessment and interoperability issues since the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/00-0543).

Mr. Thewlis observed that Mr. Hogan has agreed to serve as the US representative to the JTC 1 Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur Group. Mr. Hogan will become the JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur and will report on this agenda item at future JTC 1 TAG meetings.

Reference: JT/00-0543
4.4 JTC 1 TAG IT Implementation Rapporteur (F. Farance)

Mr. Farance, the JTC 1 TAG IT Implementation Rapporteur, gave an overview on the activities of the JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur Group and the ITSIG.

4.5 JTC 1 TAG Marketing Rapporteur (R. Silletti)

Mr. Silletti, the JTC 1 TAG Marketing Rapporteur, noted that there was noting new to report at this time.

5. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc Activities

5.1 JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning (D. Michael)

At the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning was reconstituted and was chartered to develop the recommended US National Body votes and contributions on Strategic Planning activities. Mr. Michael was reappointed Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning.

The JTC 1 ballots on Strategic Planning, JTC 1 N 6206 and JTC 1 N 6211, have closed and received adequate support for approval. The US voted in support of JTC 1 N 6206 - Participation in JTC 1 Development Activities, and in opposition to JTC 1 N 6211 - JTC 1 Long-term Business Plan.

Action Item: In preparation for the JTC 1 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning will review the comments submitted on JTC 1 N 6206 and JTC 1 N 6211 for discussion at the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting.

Mr. Michael referred the JTC 1 TAG to the report of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning as detailed in JT/00-0501. The US National Body contributions submitted in response to JTC 1 N 6207-6210 were approved by JTC 1 TAG letter ballots and have been submitted for consideration at the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø, Norway.

The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning was reconstituted to continue providing recommendations on Strategic Planning activities. Mr. Michael will continue to serve as the Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning.

Action Item: The US delegation to Tromsø is requested to closely review the SC documents posted to the JTC 1 Plenary agenda to determine the Subcommittees' support of the trial approved by the Strategic Planning initiatives.

Reference: JT/00-0501 (report of ad hoc and draft US contributions)
5.2 JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures (D. Thewlis)

At the July 12-13, 2000 meeting of the JTC 1 TAG, the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures was established. Mr. Thewlis was appointed Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures.

The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures was chartered to review outstanding JTPG action items related to the TD-1, new procedural issues discussed at this meeting, as well as logical editorial updates, and to prepare a revision of the JTC 1 TAG/TD-1 for JTC 1 TAG consideration.

As noted in the call for participants to serve on the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures (JT/00-0477), the JTC 1 TAG Administrator reported that the action plan of the ad hoc would be established at the October 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

The following JTC 1 TAG members have volunteered to serve on the ad hoc: Mr. Thewlis (SHARE and ad hoc Chair), Dr. Deutsch (Oracle), Ms. Garner (JTC 1 TAG Administrator), Mr. Hill (Sun Microsystems), Mr. Jameson (Compaq), Mr. Kurihara (ICCP), Dr. Pritchard (IEEE), Mr. Kisor (Intel), Mr. Camp (InterDigital), Mr. Neumann (Hitachi), Mr. Oksala (Unisys) and Mr. Zemrowski (ICCP).

Mr. Thewlis referred the JTC 1 TAG to the issues list for consideration by the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures (JT/00-0478). It is anticipated that the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will meet in late November or early December 2000. Participants will be asked to take assignments to draft proposed procedural changes for review at the meeting of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures.

Reference: JT/00-0477 (call for participants), JT/00-0478 (issues list)

6. Hosting of JTC 1/SC Plenary Meetings

6.1 Review of Seven-Year JTC 1/SC Plenary Hosting Calendar

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to the Seven-Year JTC 1 and JTC 1/SC Plenary Hosting Calendar as reflected in JT/00-0463. This calendar is used as a planning tool for the JTC 1 TAG and the JTC 1 TAG Administrator.

JT/00-0301 is a letter from the JTC 1 TAG Chairman to US SC and WG TAG officers noting that when a tentative offer is made for the US to host an international meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator shall be notified immediately.

Reference: JT/00-0301 (JTC 1 TAG hosting procedures), JT/00-0463 (calendar)
6.2 JTC 1 Plenary - 2001

JT/00-0509 are the revised meeting specifications for the November 2001 JTC 1 Plenary in Hawaii. Ms. Garner reported that, due to prior commitments, the meeting organizer was unable to provide a formal expense budget for consideration at this meeting. As a result, the Finance Committee is not in a position to recommend whether or not the voluntary assessment will be required for 2001.

Mr. Oksala presented the following recommendation of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee:

The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommends that the JTC 1 TAG authorize the Finance Committee to review the formal expense budget for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary, and authorizes an additional assessment for 2001, up to $1K, if needed.

Vote on this motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee was instructed to review the formal expense budget for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary and has been authorized to issue an additional assessment for 2001, up to $1K, if needed.
Reference: JT/00-0509 (revised meeting specifications)
6.2.1 For Action - Selection of Welcome Speaker for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary (S. Jameson)

At the July 2000 meeting, JTC 1 TAG members were invited to send recommendations on speakers for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary to Ms. Garner. It was agreed that the selection of speakers for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary would be addressed at the October 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

At the October 3, 2000 meeting of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee, Mrs. Rajchel was asked to contact Ms. Schrotter to determine her availability to serve as the opening standards dignitary at the November 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion to approve the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee selection of Ms. Schrotter:

(Michael/Kisor)

The JTC 1 TAG endorses Ms. Schrotter as the opening standards dignitary at the November 2001 JTC 1 Plenary.

Vote on this motion: Acclamation.

The motion passes.

The Finance Committee discussed possible speakers for the social event associated with the November 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. The JTC 1 TAG Chairman was asked to write to the US Senators from the state of Hawaii, requesting recommendations on speakers.
6.3 SC 24 Plenary - 2001

In preparation for the March 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator reviewed JTC 1 Subcommittee web sites to update the 7-year calendar. The resolutions from the June 1999 SC 24 Plenary posted to the SC 24 web site showed the US National Body as the tentative host of the 2001 SC 24 Plenary.

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator contacted Mr. Protzman (NCITS/H3 Chairman) to discuss the US requirements and approval process associated with hosting an SC Plenary meeting and to request that the NCITS/H3 Chairman obtain the required documentation for subsequent consideration by NCITS and the JTC 1 TAG. JT/00-0010 is the transmittal of hosting requirements to the NCITS/H3 Chairman.

Ms. Higginbottom, Chairman of NCITS, reported that she has contacted the NCITS/H3 Chairman, who has ensured her that the hosting documentation would be submitted by the end of the week.

Action Item: Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 24 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval.

Reference: JT/00-0010 (transmittal of US hosting requirements to NCITS/H3 Chairman)
6.4 SC 28 Plenary - 2001

In preparation for the December 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator reviewed JTC 1 Subcommittee web sites to update the 7-year calendar. The SC 28 web sites showed the US National Body as the tentative host of the 2001 SC 28 Plenary.

As an action item from the December 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to contact Ms. Baronas (NCITS/W1 Chairman) to discuss the US requirements and approval process associated with hosting an SC Plenary meeting and to request that the NCITS/W1 Chairman obtain the required documentation for subsequent consideration by NCITS and the JTC 1 TAG. JT/00-0004 is the transmittal of hosting requirements to the NCITS/W1 Chairman.

Ms. Garner noted that NCITS/W1 is in the process of securing adequate financial support for the US hosting of the 2001 SC 28 Plenary. Ms. Baronas, the NCITS/W1 Chairman, reported that participation at SC 28 Plenaries has grown such that additional funds are required to host the meeting.

Action Item: Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 28 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval.

Reference: JT/00-0004 (transmittal of US hosting requirements to NCITS/W1 Chairman)
6.5 SC 36 Plenary - 2001

Upon review of the preliminary draft resolutions from the March 2000 SC 36 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator noticed that the US National Body was identified as the tentative host of the 2001 SC 36 Plenary.

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator contacted Dr. Pritchard (IEEE SC 36 TAG Administrator) to discuss the US requirements and approval process associated with hosting an SC Plenary meeting and to request that the IEEE SC 36 TAG Administrator obtain the required documentation for subsequent consideration by the JTC 1 TAG. JT/00-0194 is the transmittal of hosting requirements to the Interim IEEE SC 36 TAG Administrator.

At the March 2000 meeting, JTC 1 TAG discussed Mr. Farance's report on SC 36 activities which stated that many National Bodies are participating on SC 36. Concern was expressed with the fact that the US had tentatively volunteered to host two successive plenaries (2000 and 2001). The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to contact the IEEE SC 36 TAG Administrator to inquire as to the rationale for the US hosting two successive SC 36 plenary meetings (JT/00-0232).

Dr. Pritchard, the IEEE TAG Administrator, has reported that the rationale for the US hosting of two sequential SC 36 Plenaries goes back to the SC 36 Business Plan which calls for co-location with IEEE LTSC meetings, whenever possible. The SC 36 TAG has been informed of the JTC 1 TAG's concern. Dr. Pritchard reported that SC 36 has been polled and it has been confirmed that the other National Bodies support holding these meetings in the US.

As the 2001 SC 36 Plenary is scheduled to be held in March, Mr. Jameson requested that the IEEE TAG Administrator encourage the meeting sponsor to submit the hosting documentation expeditiously to ensure approval has been secured before the meeting is held.

Action Item: Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of IEEE SC 36 TAG approval of the request to host the SC 36 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval.

Reference: JT/00-0194 (transmittal of US hosting requirements to IEEE SC 36 TAG Admin.), JT/00-0232

7. Status of US Held Secretariats, Chairmen and JTC 1/SC and WG TAGs

8. New Business

8.1 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6230 - Request from SC 7 for a Change of Name (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6230 is the Request from SC 7 for a Change of Name to "Software and System Engineering". The IEEE SC 7 TAG has recommended approval of the name change (JT/00-0484).

Following additional discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Baronas/Silletti)

The US National Body approves, JTC 1 N 6230 - Request from SC 7 for a Change of Name.

Vote on the motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will incorporate US National Body approval of JTC 1 N 6230 in the US Delegates' Instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø.
Reference: JTC 1 N 6230, JT/00-0484 (IEEE SC 7 TAG recommendation)
8.2 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6233 - Request for JTC 1 Approval of Transfer of Responsibility from AFII to GLOCOM of the Registration Authority for ISO/IEC 10036 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6233 is the Request for JTC 1 Approval of the Transfer of Responsibility from AFII to GLOCOM of the Registration Authority for ISO/IEC 10036. NCITS/V1 has recommended approval of the transfer of the Registration Authority for ISO/IEC 10036 (JT/00-0455).

As there was no objection to the request as detailed in JTC 1 N 6233, the US will not submit comments objecting to the request being progressed.

Reference: JTC 1 N 6233, JT/00-0455 (NCITS/V1 recommendation)
8.3 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6234 - Request for JTC 1 Approval of Subdivision of Project JTC1.34.15.06.01 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6234 is the Request for JTC 1 Approval of the Subdivision of Project JTC1.34.15.06.01 (ISO/IEC 10179:1996, Amendment 1 - Information Technology - Text Composition - Document Style Semantics and Specification Language (DSSSL) - Amendment 1: Extensions to DSSSL). NCITS/V1 has recommended approval of the subdivision of project JTC1.34.15.06.01 (JT/00-0456).

As there was no objection to the request as detailed in JTC 1 N 6234, the US will not submit comments objecting to the subdivision being approved.

Reference: JTC 1 N 6234, JT/00-0456 (NCITS/V1 recommendation)
8.4 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6235 - SC 31 Request for JTC 1 Approval to Modify Program of Work (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6235 is the SC 31 Request for JTC 1 Approval to Modify Program of Work. The AIM SC 31 TAG has recommended approval of the modification (JT/00-0451).

As there was no objection to the request as detailed in JTC 1 N 6235, the US will not submit comments objecting to the modification being approved.

Reference: JTC 1 N 6235, JT/00-0451 (AIM SC 31 TAG recommendation)
8.5 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6236 - SC 6 Request for JTC 1 Approval on Continued Availability of ISO/IEC 9594-8:1998 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6236 is the SC 6 Request for JTC 1 Approval on Continued Availability of ISO/IEC 9594-8:1998, Directory - Authentication Framework. NCITS/T3 has recommended approval of the continued availability of ISO/IEC 95954-8:1998 (JT/00-0491).

Following discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Baronas/Oksala)

The US National Body supports, JTC 1 N 6236 - SC 6 Request for JTC 1 Approval on Continued Availability of ISO/IEC 9594-8:1998.

Vote on the motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit notification of US National Body support for the continued availability of ISO/IEC 9594-8:1998, as proposed in JTC 1 N 6236.
Reference: JTC 1 N 6236, JT/00-0491 (NCITS/T3 recommendation)
8.6 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6241 - Request for Category C Liaison between the Open GIS Consortium (OGC) and SC 24 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6241 is the Request for Category C Liaison between the Open GIS Consortium (OGC) and SC 24. NCITS/H3 has recommended approval of the liaison (JT/00-0498).

Following additional discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Kisor/Baronas)

The US National Body approves, JTC 1 N 6241 - Request for Category C Liaison between the Open GIS Consortium (OGC) and SC 24.

Vote on the motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will incorporate US National Body approval of JTC 1 N 6241 in the US Delegates' Instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø.
Reference: JTC 1 N 6241, JT/00-0498 (NCITS/H3 recommendation)
8.7 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6242 - Request for Category C Liaison between the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and SC 24 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6242 is the Request for Category C Liaison between the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and SC 24. NCITS/H3 has recommended approval of the liaison (JT/00-0499).

Following additional discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Kisor/Baronas)

The US National Body approves, JTC 1 N 6242 - Request for Category C Liaison between the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and SC 24.

Vote on the motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will incorporate US National Body approval of JTC 1 N 6242 in the US Delegates' Instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø.
Reference: JTC 1 N 6242, JT/00-0499 (NCITS/H3 recommendation)
8.8 For Action - Determination of US National Body Votes on the Systematic Review of International Standards (S. Jameson)

As outlined in JT/00-0435, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator received the list of International Standards published five (or more) years ago. There is no US SC TAG to develop recommended US positions on the standards detailed in JT/00-0435, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator developed proposed US responses to the systematic review questions. Comments on the proposed US responses were requested by September 15, 2000. No comments were received.

It was noted that the standards were divided into three groups based upon topics of the standards.

Following discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion with respect to the Group One List of Standards:

(Michael/Baronas)

The JTC 1 TAG approves the following responses to the five questions asked in the systematic review process for the Group One List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435:

Vote on this motion: unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US responses for the Group One List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435.

Following discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion with respect to the Group Two List of Standards:

(Farance/Michael)

The JTC 1 TAG approves the following responses to the five questions asked in the systematic review process for the Group Two List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435:

Vote on this motion: unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US responses for the Group Two List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435.

Following discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion with respect to the Group Three List of Standards:

(Farance/Pritchard)

The JTC 1 TAG approves the following responses to the five questions asked in the systematic review process for the Group Three List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435:

Vote on this motion: unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US responses for the Group Three List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435.
Reference: JT/00-0435 (transmittal and proposed US votes)
8.9 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6221 - Proposed Subdivision of Project 1.27.33 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6221 is the Proposed Subdivision of Project 1.27.33 (18033, Parts 1-4, Encryption algorithms). NCITS/T4 has recommended approval of the subdivision of project 1.27.33 (JT/00-0481).

As there was no objection to the request as detailed in JTC 1 N 6221, the US will not submit comments objecting to the subdivision being approved.

Reference: JTC 1 N 6221, JT/00-0481 (NCITS/T4 recommendation)
8.10 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6222 - Proposed Extension of Project 1.27.26 (S. Jameson)

JTC 1 N 6222 is the Proposed Extension of Project 1.27.26 (15946-4, Cryptographic techniques based on elliptic curves - Part 4: Digital signatures with message recovery). NCITS/T4 has recommended approval of the extension of project 1.27.26 (JT/00-0482).

As there was no objection to the request as detailed in JTC 1 N 6222, the US will not submit comments objecting to the extension being approved.

Reference: JTC 1 N 6222, JT/00-0482 (NCITS/T4 recommendation)
8.11 IEEE SC 7 TAG Administrator's Contribution Concerning Guidelines for Category A Liaison Participation in the Work of JTC 1 Subcommittees (R. Pritchard)

Dr. Pritchard, the IEEE SC 7 TAG Administrator, presented his contribution concerning guidelines for Category A Liaison participation in the work of JTC 1 Subcommittees (JT/00-0500). Dr. Pritchard reported that the SC 7 TAG has noted that there are currently no guidelines for Category A Liaison participation on Subcommittees and asked if there was interest in the establishment of such guidelines.

The JTC 1 TAG discussed Dr. Pritchard's contribution. It was observed that SCs have differing practices and perhaps should be encouraged to document those procedures.

Mr. Jameson noted that the role of Category A Liaisons is subject to change given recent Strategic Planning activities permitting direct participation at the technical level. It was agreed that as Strategic Planning activities progressed, the role of liaisons could be addressed in terms of migrating procedures in the context of Strategic Planning activities.

Reference: JT/00-0500
8.12 For Action - Request for JTC 1 TAG Endorsement of the National Standards Strategy (S. Oksala)

Mr. Oksala presented his request for JTC 1 TAG endorsement of the US National Standards Strategy (JT/00-0508).

Mr. Oksala reported that the ANSI Board of Directors recently approved the US National Standards Strategy (NSS). The NSS was a subject addressed at recent hearings at the Technology Subcommittee of the US House of Representatives Science Committee. Witness statements from the September 13, 2000 hearing on The Role of Technical Standards in Today's Society and in the Future are available for review (JT/00-0537).

Following discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Oksala/Farance)

The JTC 1 TAG applauds the release by ANSI of the National Standards Strategy, and endorses the goals and objectives contained therein. We expect to address those strategic and tactical initiatives that are relevant to our efforts, and hope that all others interested in the success of both domestic and international standardization will follow suit.

Vote on the motion: 14-0-4.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the JTC 1 TAG endorsement of the US National Standards Strategy for inclusion into the hearing record.
Reference: JT/00-0508, JT/00-0537 (witness statements)

9. For Action - Review and Preparation of US Positions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary (S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson explained that the plenary agenda (JTC 1 N 6243) would be reviewed for the preparation of US positions on plenary issues. The US delegates' instructions would be revised and updated as US positions are developed.

As is customary, the formulation of delegates' instructions is not captured in the minutes of JTC 1 TAG meetings. JTC 1 TAG members who would like to receive a copy of the final delegates' instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary are asked to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator following the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting.

Mr. Jameson reviewed the ad hoc groups currently scheduled for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary to determine coverage by US delegates:

Ad Hoc Group 1 - JTC 1 Strategic Planning - US will be lead by Mr. Michael; additional delegate: Dr. Deutsch

Ad Hoc Group 2 - Business Plan for Standards Availability - US will be lead by Ms. Higginbottom; additional delegate: Mr. Camp

Ad Hoc Group 3 - JTC 1 Marketing - US will be led by Mr. Silletti; additional delegate: Mr. Kisor

Since Messrs. Richards and Smith were not at this meeting, they will be assigned to one of the ad hocs at a later date.

The JTC 1 TAG would support holding the Strategic Planning activity at a different time than the other two ad hoc groups, rather than having all three groups meet simultaneously.

The JTC 1 TAG discussed recent SC 17 activities to develop guidelines for the application of the Directives related to patents in the domain of SC 17. Following substantial discussion, the following action items were assigned related to this activity underway in SC 17:

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Chairman will request that ANSI to work expeditiously with ISO to resolve the SC 17 patent policy issues prior to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Chairman and Administrator will immediately notify the SC 17 TAG of US National Body support for the JTC 1 position as expressed in Seoul Resolution 19.

Action Item: Given the high level of interest in this matter, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to distribute SC 17 N 1774 to the JTC 1 TAG membership. This issue will be addressed at the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting for development of US delegates' instructions.

As in the past, US SC Chairmen and Rapporteurs are invited to attend the JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting as well as the caucuses of the US delegation.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to invite US SC Chairmen and Rapporteurs to attend the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting, as well as the caucuses of the US delegation.

Reference: JTC 1 N 6243 (first draft agenda)
9.1 For Action - Approval of Final US Delegation to the November 6-10, 2000 JTC 1 Plenary - Tromsø, Norway

The meeting announcement and logistics for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø, Norway are detailed in JTC 1 N 6243.

At the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the initial US delegation to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary was approved:

Since the July 2000 meeting, Messrs. Bertine (Lucent) and Oksala (Unisys) have withdrawn from the US delegation.

Mr. Jameson asked if there were any additional changes to the delegation. Mr. Clyde Camp (InterDigital) asked to be added to the US delegation.

Following additional discussion, Mr. Jameson reviewed the revised US delegation:

The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Brown/Farance)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the revised US delegation to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø, Norway."

Vote on motion: Unanimous consent.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the list of US delegates to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø, Norway to the JTC 1 Secretariat.

Action Item: Based upon changes to the US delegation, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will work with the JTC 1 TAG officers to reallocate homework assignments, as needed.

Delegates were reminded to complete the hotel registration form available on the meeting web site (http://www.nts.no/it/jtc1/) no later than October 10, 2000. The Norwegian host has recommended business warm attire suitable for a cold climate.

Mr. Jameson reviewed the responsibilities associated with serving on the US delegation to a JTC 1 Plenary:

10. Other Business

10.1 AIF Liaison Report (S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson, the JTC 1 TAG representative on the ANSI/AIF, reported that the AIF had met in May 2000 (JT/00-0436). Mr. Jameson and Ms. Garner attended the May 2000 AIF meeting on behalf of the JTC 1 TAG.

Although AIF met on September 11, 2000, the report of that meeting is not yet available. Mr. Jameson and Ms. Garner attended and reported that there was little of direct interest to JTC 1 TAG on the September AIF agenda.

Mr. Jameson noted that he continues to be pleased that JTC 1 and JTC 1 TAG are ahead of the curve many of the issues addressed at AIF meetings. JTC 1 serves as model or trial for many of the activities ISO is exploring. Mr. Jameson explained that AIF participation provides the opportunity to protect advantages ISO has afforded to JTC 1 and its perceived special position.

The next AIF meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2001 in Arizona.

Reference: JT/00-0436 (report on May 2000 AIF meeting)
10.2 Report of the JTC 1 TAG Liaison to the ISO/TC 154 TAG (J. Smith)

Mr. Smith, JTC 1 TAG Liaison the ISO/TC 154 TAG, was not present to give a report on TC 154 TAG activities.

10.3 Notification of Approved ANSI ISO/IEC Standards Sales and Exploitation Rights Policy (S. Jameson)

Given the anticipated approval of the revised ANSI Sales and Exploitation Policy in August 2000, a JTC 1 TAG policy on national adoptions was approved at the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued notification to ANSI and the ANSI-accredited SDOs who serve as JTC 1 SC and WG TAGs of the approved JTC 1 TAG policy on national adoptions (JT/00-0425).

JT/00-0502 is the approved ANSI ISO/IEC Standards Sales and Exploitation Rights Policy.

Reference: JT/00-0425 (approved JTC 1 TAG policy on national adoptions), JT/00-0502 (approved ANSI ISO/IEC Standards Sales and Exploitation Rights Policy)

11. Future Meetings

11.1 Next Meeting - October 25-26, 2000

As noted in JT/00-0512, there will be a JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting on October 25-26, 2000 at ITI in Washington, DC.

While attendance at this open delegation meeting is mandatory for members of the US delegation to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø, Norway, failure to attend this meeting will not negatively impact an organization's attendance record. Attendance at this meeting will count toward the establishment and maintenance of voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG.

Reference: JT/00-0512 (meeting announcement for open delegation meeting)
11.2 2001 Meeting Schedules for JTC 1 and the JTC 1 TAG

In response to member sentiment supporting the coordination of JTC 1 TAG and NCITS meetings for 2001, the committees' officers reviewed the proposed 2001 schedules at the July 2000 JTC 1 TAG and NCITS meetings. Following discussion, the revised JTC 1 TAG and JTC 1 meeting schedule for 2001 (JT/00-0474) was established.

At this meeting, the 2001 JTC 1 TAG meeting dates and locations were revised as follows.

Date and Location Meeting Purpose
January 25-26, 2001 - tentative host and location: Sun Microsystems - Harrisburg, PA JTC 1 TAG meets at same week/location as NCITS
April 23-24, 2001 - tentative host and location: US DoD/DISA - west coast JTC 1 TAG meets at same week/location as NCITS
July 12-13, 2001 - Location TBD JTC 1 TAG meets at same week/location as NCITS
October 2-4, 2001 - Location TBD JTC 1 TAG will not meet at the same week/location as NCITS
October 15-19, 2001** - Location TBD (as it is likely that this will be National Standards Week, the exact dates for this meeting remain open at this time) US delegation meeting/caucus in preparation for November 2001 JTC 1 Plenary in Hawaii (mandatory only for the members of the US delegation)
October 29 - November 2, 2001 - Hawaii, USA JTC 1 Plenary

Members interested in hosting meetings were invited to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will distribute the 2001 JTC 1 TAG meeting schedule, as revised at the October 4, 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Reference: JT/00-0474

12. Review of Action Items (J. Garner)

It was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would make the action items from the October 4, 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting available on the JTC 1 TAG web site:

  1. JTPG will present proposed TD-1 text for Section 5.3.2, Guidance for Participation, for consideration at a future JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 4.1, March 1998 minutes)
  2. JTPG was requested to draft text for the TD-1 related to what constitutes attendance at a JTC 1 TAG meeting for review and approval by the JTC 1 TAG. (Agenda Item 2, June 1999 minutes)
  3. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to contact Ms. Baronas (NCITS/W1 Chairman) to discuss the US requirements and approval process associated with hosting an SC Plenary meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request that the W1 Chairman obtain the required documentation for subsequent consideration by NCITS and the JTC 1 TAG. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 28 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, December 1999 minutes, Agenda Item 6.5, March 2000 minutes, Agenda Item 6.4, July 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 6.4, October 2000 minutes)
  4. Upon receipt of reports from the EIA, IEEE and NCITS TAG Administrators, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue an amended report which incorporates all of the subsidiary TAG reports. (Agenda Item 3.1, March 2000 minutes)
  5. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 24 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, March 2000 minutes, Agenda Item 6.3, July 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 6.3, October 2000 minutes)
  6. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of IEEE SC 36 TAG approval of the request to host the SC 36 Plenary in 2001, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.7, March 2000 minutes, Agenda Item 6.5, July 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 6.5, October 2000 minutes)
  7. JTC 1 TAG procedures related to the voting requirement issue will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures. (Agenda Item 1.2.3, July 2000 minutes)
  8. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call for participants to serve on the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures has been chartered to review outstanding JTPG action items related to the TD-1, new procedural issues discussed at this meeting, as well as logical editorial updates, and to prepare a revision of the JTC 1 TAG/TD-1 for JTC 1 TAG consideration. (Agenda Item 8.6, July 2000 minutes)
  9. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will draft TD-1 text codifying the requirement that a group holding a JTC 1 Subgroup TAG assignment be a member of the US TAG to JTC 1. (Agenda Item 8.6.1, July 2000 minutes)
  10. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will review current TD-1 text to ensure that procedures related to majority and two-thirds voting are not conflicting. (Agenda Item 8.6.2, July 2000 minutes)
  11. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will review relevant procedures to see if the change in JTC 1 procedures permitting O membership in Working Groups has any corresponding impact on US procedures. (Agenda Item 8.6.3.1, July 2000 minutes)
  12. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures will review the JTC 1 TAG procedures and MoA, and develop necessary TD-1 text and MoA updates to address SC TAG authority over SC level NP ballots, while ensuring that the SC TAG position is submitted to the JTC 1 TAG for information. (Agenda Item 8.6.3.2, July 2000 minutes)
  13. At the appropriate time, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the US delegation to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary to the JTC 1 Secretariat. (Agenda Item 8.9, July 2000 minutes and Agenda Item 9.1, October 2000 minutes)
  14. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to issue jeopardy letters to the following organizations for failure to attend two out of three successive meetings: AIIM and Bull HN. (Agenda Item 1.2.2, October 2000 minutes)
  15. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to notify the ASC T1 and EIA representatives that their organizations' memberships on the JTC 1 TAG have been returned to normal status. (Agenda Item 1.2.2, October 2000 minutes)
  16. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will customize the 2001 JTC 1 TAG membership invoices to include the following elements: the membership fees for 2001, the voluntary assessment for 2000 and, if needed, the voluntary assessment for funding the hosting of the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. (Agenda Item 4.2.1, October 2000 minutes)
  17. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will provide a cover letter to be distributed with the 2001 JTC 1 TAG membership invoices. The letter will detail the nature of the dues increase. (Agenda Item 4.2.1, October 2000 minutes)
  18. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request that the ITI President issue a letter to the ANSI President detailing a three-year plan whereby the ANSI JTC 1 International Program reserves are drawn down over three years, 2001-2003, at a rate of $158K per year. Further, the JTC 1 TAG recommends that ITI set up like funds (i.e. $158K per year) in an interest bearing account, with proceeds benefiting the JTC 1 TAG. The JTC 1 TAG requests that ITI report on their implementation of this recommendation. (Agenda Item 4.2.1, October 2000 minutes)
  19. In preparation for the JTC 1 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning will review the comments submitted on JTC 1 N 6206 and JTC 1 N 6211 for discussion at the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting. (Agenda Item 5.1, October 2000 minutes)
  20. The US delegation to Tromsø is requested to closely review the SC documents posted to the JTC 1 Plenary agenda to determine the Subcommittees' support of the trial approved by the Strategic Planning initiatives. (Agenda Item 5.1, October 2000 minutes)
  21. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee was instructed to review the formal expense budget for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary and has been authorized to issue an additional assessment for 2001, up to $1K, if needed. (Agenda Item 6.2, October 2000 minutes)
  22. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will incorporate US National Body approval of JTC 1 N 6230 in the US Delegates' Instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø. (Agenda Item 8.1, October 2000 minutes)
  23. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit notification of US National Body support for the continued availability of ISO/IEC 9594-8:1998, as proposed in JTC 1 N 6236. (Agenda Item 8.5, October 2000 minutes)
  24. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will incorporate US National Body approval of JTC 1 N 6241 in the US Delegates' Instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø. (Agenda Item 8.6, October 2000 minutes)
  25. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will incorporate US National Body approval of JTC 1 N 6242 in the US Delegates' Instructions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary in Tromsø. (Agenda Item 8.7, October 2000 minutes)
  26. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US responses for the Group One List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435. (Agenda Item 8.8, October 2000 minutes)
  27. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US responses for the Group Two List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435. (Agenda Item 8.8, October 2000 minutes)
  28. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US responses for the Group Three List of Standards, as detailed in JT/00-0435. (Agenda Item 8.8, October 2000 minutes)
  29. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the JTC 1 TAG endorsement of the US National Standards Strategy for inclusion into the hearing record. (Agenda Item 8.12, October 2000 minutes)
  30. The JTC 1 TAG Chairman will request that ANSI to work expeditiously with ISO to resolve the SC 17 patent policy issues prior to the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary. (Agenda Item 9, October 2000 minutes)
  31. The JTC 1 TAG Chairman and Administrator will immediately notify the SC 17 TAG of US National Body support for the JTC 1 position as expressed in Seoul Resolution 19. (Agenda Item 9, October 2000 minutes)
  32. Given the high level of interest in this matter, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to distribute SC 17 N 1774 to the JTC 1 TAG membership. This issue will be addressed at the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting for development of US delegates' instructions. (Agenda Item 9, October 2000 minutes)
  33. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to invite US SC Chairmen and Rapporteurs to attend the October 25-26, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Open Delegation meeting, as well as the caucuses of the US delegation. (Agenda Item 9, October 2000 minutes)
  34. Based upon changes to the US delegation, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will work with the JTC 1 TAG officers to reallocate homework assignments, as needed. (Agenda Item 9.1, October 2000 minutes)
  35. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will distribute the 2001 JTC 1 TAG meeting schedule, as revised at the October 4, 2000 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 11.2, October 2000 minutes)

13. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent (Hill/Michael) at 5 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2000.

Attachment 1 - Attendance List for the October 4, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

Organization Representative Committee Status
Apple Computer Dave Michael P
ASC T1 Steve Barclay P
Compaq Scott Jameson P, JTC 1 TAG Chairman
EIA see note under agenda item 1.2.2 P
Farance, Incorporated Frank Farance P
Hewlett-Packard Karen Higginbottom P
IBM Ron Silletti
Chuck Adams		 P
A
ICCP Kenneth Zemrowski P
IEEE Robert Pritchard A
Intel Greg Kisor P
InterDigital** Clyde Camp P
Microsoft George Willingmyre P
NCITS Karen Higginbottom P
NIST Michael Hogan P
Panasonic Terry Nelson P
SHARE Dave Thewlis P, JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman
Sony Ed Barrett P
Sun Microsystems John Hill P
UCC Stephen Brown P
Unisys Stephen Oksala P
Xerox Jean Baronas
Lisa Sabol		 P
A

Key: P=Principal, A=Alternate, A#=Additional Alternate, O=Observer, L=Liaison, XO=Ex Officio
** Denotes organization which has not yet fulfilled membership requirements necessary to attain voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG.

Absent Voting Members: AIIM, Bull HN, Hitachi, Lucent, Oracle, US Department of Defense/DISA

Absent Observer Members: AT&T, Boeing, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Imation, Sybase, US Department of Energy (US DoE)

Other Attendees:
Jennifer Garner JTC 1 TAG Secretary XO
Lisa Rajchel ANSI L
Susan Losty ANSI L

Attachment 2 - Final Agenda for the October 4, 2000 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

JT/00-0576
IT/00-0698

JTC 1 TAG, U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ANSI,
National Body Member of ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information Technology

JTC 1 TAG Administrator, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
1250 Eye St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005
Telephone 202-737-8888; Fax 202-638-4922
Email: jtc1tag@itic.org

Date: October 4, 2000
Reply to: Jennifer T. Garner
Phone: 202-626-5737
Email: jgarner@itic.org

Final Agenda
JTC 1 Technical Advisory Group (JTC 1 TAG)
Meeting Number 44

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
1250 Eye Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 737-8888
Fax: (202) 638-4922

Wednesday, October 4, 2000 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1. Administrative

1.1 Call to Order

1.2 Membership and Attendance

1.2.1 Introduction of Attendees and New Members
1.2.2 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Attend Meetings
Reference: JT/00-0421 (ASC T1), JT/00-0422 (EIA)
1.2.3 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Return Letter Ballots
Reference: JT/00-0516 (3rd Q 2000 voting results), JT/00-0517 (AIIM), JT/00-0518 (EIA), JT/00-0519 (IEEE), JT/00-0520 (Oracle)
1.2.4 Membership Report
Reference: JT/00-0412, JT/00-0459, JT/00-0486, JT/00-0487, JT/00-0526, JT/00-0542
1.3 Approval of Draft Agenda, October 4, 2000
Reference: JT/00-0541
1.4 Approval of Draft Minutes, July 12-13, 2000
Reference: JT/00-0479
1.4.1 Review of Action Items, July 12-13, 2000
Reference: JT/00-0479 (agenda item 11)

2. Chairman's Remarks (S. Jameson)

2.1 Status of JTC 1 TAG Officers

2.1.1 JTPG Chairman
Reference: JT/99-0048 (second call for volunteers)

3. JTC 1 TAG Administrator's Report (J. Garner)

Reference: JT/00-0511

4. JTC 1 TAG Subgroup and Rapporteur Reports

4.1 JTC 1 TAG Procedures Group - JTPG (S. Jameson)

4.2 JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee (S. Oksala)

4.2.1 Documents Considered at the October 3, 2000 Meeting of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee
Reference: JT/00-0540 (linked third revised draft agenda and meeting documents)
4.3 JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur (D. Thewlis)
Reference: JT/00-0543
4.4 JTC 1 TAG IT Implementation Rapporteur (F. Farance)

4.5 JTC 1 TAG Marketing Rapporteur (R. Silletti)

5. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc Activities

5.1 JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning (D. Michael)

Reference: JT/00-0501 (report of ad hoc and draft US contributions)
5.2 JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Procedures (D. Thewlis)
Reference: JT/00-0477 (call for participants), JT/00-0478 (issues list)

6. Hosting of JTC 1/SC Plenary Meetings

6.1 Review of Seven-Year JTC 1/SC Plenary Hosting Calendar

Reference: JT/00-0301 (JTC 1 TAG hosting procedures), JT/00-0463 (calendar)
6.2 JTC 1 Plenary - 2001
Reference: JT/00-0509 (revised meeting specifications)
6.2.1 For Action - Selection of Welcome Speaker for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary (S. Jameson)
6.3 SC 24 Plenary - 2001
Reference: JT/00-0010 (transmittal of US hosting requirements to NCITS/H3 Chairman)
6.4 SC 28 Plenary - 2001
Reference: JT/00-0004 (transmittal of US hosting requirements to NCITS/W1 Chairman)
6.5 SC 36 Plenary - 2001
Reference: JT/00-0194 (transmittal of US hosting requirements to IEEE SC 36 TAG Admin.), JT/00-0232

7. Status of US Held Secretariats, Chairmen and JTC 1/SC and WG TAGs

8. New Business

8.1 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6230 - Request from SC 7 for a Change of Name (S. Jameson)

Reference: JTC 1 N 6230, JT/00-0484 (IEEE SC 7 TAG recommendation)
8.2 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6233 - Request for JTC 1 Approval of Transfer of Responsibility from AFII to GLOCOM of the Registration Authority for ISO/IEC 10036 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6233, JT/00-0455 (NCITS/V1 recommendation)
8.3 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6234 - Request for JTC 1 Approval of Subdivision of Project JTC1.34.15.06.01 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6234, JT/00-0456 (NCITS/V1 recommendation)
8.4 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6235 - SC 31 Request for JTC 1 Approval to Modify Program of Work (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6235, JT/00-0451 (AIM SC 31 TAG recommendation)
8.5 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6236 - SC 6 Request for JTC 1 Approval on Continued Availability of ISO/IEC 9594-8:1998 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6236, JT/00-0491 (NCITS/T3 recommendation)
8.6 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6241 - Request for Category C Liaison between the Open GIS Consortium (OGC) and SC 24 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6241, JT/00-0498 (NCITS/H3 recommendation)
8.7 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6242 - Request for Category C Liaison between the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and SC 24 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6242, JT/00-0499 (NCITS/H3 recommendation)
8.8 For Action - Determination of US National Body Votes on the Systematic Review of International Standards (S. Jameson)
Reference: JT/00-0435 (transmittal and proposed US votes)
8.9 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6221 - Proposed Subdivision of Project 1.27.33 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6221, JT/00-0481 (NCITS/T4 recommendation)
8.10 For Action - Determination of US National Body Comments on JTC 1 N 6222 - Proposed Extension of Project 1.27.26 (S. Jameson)
Reference: JTC 1 N 6222, JT/00-0482 (NCITS/T4 recommendation)
8.11 IEEE SC 7 TAG Administrator's Contribution Concerning Guidelines for Category A Liaison Participation in the Work of JTC 1 Subcommittees (R. Pritchard)
Reference: JT/00-0500
8.12 For Action - Request for JTC 1 TAG Endorsement of the National Standards Strategy (S. Oksala)
Reference: JT/00-0508, JT/00-0537 (witness statements)

9. For Action - Review and Preparation of US Positions for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary (S. Jameson)

Reference: JTC 1 N 6243 (first draft agenda)
9.1 For Action - Approval of Final US Delegation to the November 6-10, 2000 JTC 1 Plenary - Tromsø, Norway

10. Other Business

10.1 AIF Liaison Report (S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/00-0436 (report on May 2000 AIF meeting)
10.2 Report of the JTC 1 TAG Liaison to the ISO/TC 154 TAG (J. Smith)

10.3 Notification of Approved ANSI ISO/IEC Standards Sales and Exploitation Rights Policy (S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/00-0425 (approved JTC 1 TAG policy on national adoptions), JT/00-0502 (approved ANSI ISO/IEC Standards Sales and Exploitation Rights Policy)

11. Future Meetings

11.1 Next Meeting - October 25-26, 2000

Reference: JT/00-0512 (meeting announcement for open delegation meeting)
11.2 2001 Meeting Schedules for JTC 1 and the JTC 1 TAG
Reference: JT/00-0474

12. Review of Action Items (J. Garner)

13. Adjournment