Draft Minutes - March 26-27, 1998 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

JT/98-0135 J P C S
IT/98-0151 X O T

Note: Links work with March 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting folder.

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.nw.dc.us

Date: April 2, 1998

Reply to: Jennifer T. Garner

Phone: 202-626-5737

Email: jgarner@itic.nw.dc.us

Draft Minutes
JTC 1 Technical Advisory Group (JTC 1 TAG)
Meeting Number 33

US Department of Defense
Defense Information Systems Agency
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Linpro Park One
1831 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, Virginia 22091
Telephone: (703) 318-1074
Fax: (703) 318-1098

Thursday, March 26, 1998 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, March 27, 1998 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

1. Administrative

1.1 Call to Order

Mr. Frost called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM on Thursday, March 26, 1998.
1.2 Membership and Attendance

Since the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting, several changes in organizational representation have occurred:

Mr. Richard Curtis has been named the American Trucking Associations (ATA) principal on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/97-0532).

Mr. Terry Nelson will serve as the Panasonic alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0021).

Mr. Thomas Kurihara has been named the ICCP alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0054).

Mr. Richard (Dick) C. Tennent has been named the Boeing alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0059).

Mr. John Hill has been named the AMP alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0076).

Effective March 30, 1998, Mr. Harold Daugherty will become the ASC T1 principal with an alternate to be named in the future (JT/98-0077).

Ms. Jean Baronas will serve as the Xerox alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0078).

Ms. Betsy Fanning has been named the AIIM alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0083).

One organization has requested voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG:

ID Systems Magazine requested membership on the JTC 1 TAG. Mr. Kevin Sharp will serve as the ID Systems Magazine principal member (JT/98-0047).

One organization has requested observer membership on the JTC 1 TAG:

Imation Corporation requested a change of status from voting to observer membership on the JTC 1 TAG. Mr. Stuart Adcock will serve as the Imation observer member (JT/98-0024).

As representatives from American Trucking Associations (ATA) and ID Systems Magazine were in attendance at this meeting, they will attain voting rights upon completion of the membership requirements.
Although not in attendance at this meeting, Plum Hall has attended one meeting and will attain voting rights upon completion of the membership requirements.
Ericsson has requested membership on the JTC 1 TAG but has not yet attended a meeting. Ericsson will attain voting rights upon completion of the membership requirements.

Voting members of the JTC 1 TAG without representation at this meeting were: AIM USA, ASC T1, Hughes, Motorola, Panasonic, Pithecanthropus, SHARE, Storage Technology, Sybase, and Xerox. Observer member Imation was not represented at this JTC 1 TAG meeting.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to issue jeopardy letters to the following organizations for their failure to attend two out of three successive meetings: AIM USA, ASC T1, and Panasonic.
Total voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG is 39 (excluding observers at this meeting). Quorum is 20.

Reference: JT/97-0532, JT/98-0021, 0024, 0047, 0054, 0059, 0076, 0077, 0078, 0083
1.3 Approval of Draft Agenda, March 26-27, 1998

The revised draft agenda (JT/98-0113) was approved as amended by unanimous consent (Camp/Michael) and is available in Attachment 2.
Reference: JT/98-0113
1.4 Approval of Draft Minutes, October 28-29, 1997

The draft minutes of the October 28-29, 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/97-0570) were approved as presented by unanimous consent (Michael/Urman).

Reference: JT/97-0570

1.4.1 Review of Action Items, October 28-29, 1997

Ms. Garner reviewed the action items from the October 28-29, 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting:

The JTC 1 TAG directs JTPG to propose a draft revision of the JTC 1 TAG/TD-1 and the MOA, with the sense that balloting on all CDs, including Final CDs (FCDs), be done at the appropriate TAG level and that FDIS balloting be conducted by the JTC 1 TAG. (Item 6.2, November 1996 minutes)
DONE

JTPG will provide clarification, prior to the June meeting, on the TD-1 voting table with respect to the relinquishment of SC Secretariats. (Item 6.4, February 1997 minutes)
DONE

JTPG will review and consider the ad hoc's further recommendations on the PAS process as detailed in JT/97-0189. (Item 8.2, June 1997 minutes)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will revise June 1997 JTC 1 TAG minutes (JT/97-0264) Agenda Item 8.2 as follows:

Paragraph 10, bullet 3 will be revised to read:
"Openness of Process - Two text options (A and B) as described in JT/97-0189 were noted and reviewed." (Item 1.4, October 1997 minutes)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call to the JTC 1 TAG membership for volunteers to serve as the US Rapporteur to the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group. (Item 4.3, October 1997 minutes)
DONE

Mr. Smith volunteered to work in consultation with Mr. Hogan on drafting a discussion paper on the importance of profiles for consideration at the March 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Item 4.5, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue formal notification of the US National Body offer to host the 1999 SC 29 Plenary and WG meetings. (Item 5.2, October 1997 minutes)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue formal notification of the US National Body offer to host the 1998 SC 11 Plenary. (Item 5.3, October 1997 minutes)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue formal notification of the US National Body offer to host the 1998 SC 2 Plenary and WG meetings when formal notification has been received from the NCITS TAG Administrator. (Item 5.4, October 1997 minutes)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will contact the SC 31 TAG Administrator to determine if the US intends to host the 1999 SC 31 Plenary and if so, to obtain the necessary documentation for JTC 1 TAG review and consideration. (Item 5.6, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will contact H3 to determine if the US plans on hosting the 2000 SC 24 Plenary in light of JTC 1 reengineering activities that suggest SC 24 should be merging with SC 29 under operation Method B. (Item 5.7, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the JTC 1 Secretariat that the US National Body has reviewed its vote on the Sun PAS submitter application in light of Sun's response as detailed in JTC 1 N 5028 and is not changing the US National Body vote. (Item 7.1, October 1997 minutes)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will contact the USNC of IEC requesting JTC 1 TAG participation on the committee. If there is USNC agreement, the JTC 1 TAG Chairman and Vice Chairman would serve as the JTC 1 TAG Technical Advisor and Deputy Technical Advisor, respectively. (Item 8.3, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the comments on the ISSS Operational Framework document as detailed in JT/97-0335 to ANSI, with a cover letter noting that they have been reviewed and accepted as JTC 1 TAG comments. (Item 8.4, October 1997)
DONE

JTPG will provide a contribution for JTC 1 TAG review and consideration at the March 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting based on the SC 22/WG 15 TAG recommendation to permit the fast-tracking of Technical Reports. This contribution will be submitted as a US contribution to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary. (Item 8.6, October 1997)
DONE

JTC 1 TAG members are requested to send editorial comments on JTC 1 N 5060 - JTC 1 Organizational Chart, directly to the JTC 1 Secretariat no later than December 5, 1997. (Item 9.1.2, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request US National Body P membership on SC 32, Data Management Services. (Item 9.1.3, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call for volunteers to serve as the US TAG to SC 32. (Item 9.1.3, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will provide background to the US TAGs to SC 32, indicating that interest has been expressed in the US National Body providing the SC 32 Secretariat but noting that a firm financial commitment is needed by December 15, 1997 to permit JTC 1 TAG review and consideration. The documentation will provide contact information for the involved parties to ensure coordination. (Item 9.1.3, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will request US National Body P membership on SC 33, Distributed Application Services. (Item 9.1.4, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call for volunteers to serve as the US TAG to SC 33. (Item 9.1.4, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG officers and Mr. Mathis were authorized to work in consultation with the ITCC and ANSI staff in preparing a contribution into the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary. The contribution will suggest criteria JTC 1 could use when addressing future requests for freely available web access of standards. The proposed contribution will be presented at the March 1998 meeting for JTC 1 TAG review and consideration. (Item 9.4, October 1997)
DONE

Mr. Jameson will work with Mr. Cuschieri, the IEC/TC 100 TAG Administrator, in proposing a 1998 joint meeting of the JTC 1 TAG and the TC 100 TAG. (Item 9.5, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on IEC/TC 100 Activities has been empowered to develop positions and submit contributions on behalf of the JTC 1 TAG for the January 1998 meeting of US interests in TC 100 activities. (Item 9.5, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call to the SC TAGs for US contributions and a US delegation to the JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop. Ms. Higginbottom will chair the ad hoc, including Messrs. Hovey and Oksala, empowered to coordinate US positions and the US delegation to the workshop. (Item 9.7, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG directs JTPG to clarify, in writing for the March 1998 meeting, the obligations of US delegates and the actions the US will take when these criteria are not met. (Item 9.9, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG agreed that the US HoD report of the September 1997 JTC 1 Plenary should be revised to indicate that non-accredited US persons from Sun Microsystems and its public relations firm were present at the meeting venue. (Item 9.9, October 1997)
DONE

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue the revised 1998 JTC 1 and JTC 1 TAG meeting schedule. (Item 10.1, October 1997)
DONE

Reference: JT/97-0570

2. Chairman's Remarks (T. Frost)

Mr. Frost, the JTC 1 TAG Chairman, welcomed new JTC 1 TAG members and their representatives as well as the guests in attendance. He thanked Mr. Smith and the US Department of Defense/Defense Information Systems Agency for providing the meeting facilities.

Mr. Frost noted that several funding issues related to the JTC 1 International Program and JTC 1 Subcommittee Secretariats would be addressed at this meeting. The May 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting would specifically address JTC 1 Plenary documents in preparation for the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan.

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

Ms. Garner referred the committee to the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's report as detailed in JT/98-0086:

Despite a 1997 approved budget projecting a $59K shortfall, audited results for 1997 indicate that JTC 1 TAG income exceeded expenses by $327.

Although the JTC 1 TAG equity count stands at $6K, which is below the range required by ITI policy, it is anticipated that the 1998 dues increase will make up the equity shortfall.

The 1997 JTC 1 TAG contribution to the ANSI IPF program was $12K ($300 per member organization).

First quarter 1998 actuals show that $186K has been collected ($133K Q1 budget and $266K 1998 budget). First quarter 1998 actuals show expenses are running at $38K ($39K Q1 budget and $199K 1998 budget).

Reference: JT/98-0086

3.1 Status of On-line Balloting

JTC 1 TAG members were referred to JT/98-0079 - Statistics on Responses to JTC 1 TAG Letter Ballots Issued Since the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG Meeting. As the numbers in the report show, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator staff are having difficulty obtaining responses to letter ballots.

As the changes to the TD-1 were recently approved by JTLB 1726, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will begin tracking voting effective April 1, 1998. Members who return less than 80% of the non-accelerated letter ballots in a quarter will receive a jeopardy letter. If they return less than 80% of the non-accelerated letter ballots in the following quarter, their membership on the JTC 1 TAG will be terminated. JTC 1 TAG members are encouraged to make a concerted effort to increase their responsiveness to JTC 1 TAG letter ballots.

At the request of the committee, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator agreed to investigate implementing the automatic generation of email reminders two weeks prior to the closing date of letter ballots to organizations that have not submitted votes via the on-line balloting system. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will also ensure that each organization's voting history is accessible to its representatives.
Reference: JT/98-0079

4. JTC 1 TAG Subgroup and Rapporteur Reports

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

Mr. Jameson, Acting JTPG Chairman, provided an update on JTPG activities since the October JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/98-0094). JTPG met in December 1997 to develop US positions and contributions in preparation for the February 1998 meeting of the JTC 1 Procedures Ad Hoc. JTPG also developed recommended changes to the TD-1 as balloted in JTC 1 TAG letter ballot 1726.

Mr. Jameson noted that National Body comments on the Draft 4th Edition of the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Directives are due to the JTC 1 Secretariat by May 4, 1998. JTPG will develop comments for consideration by accelerated JTC 1 TAG letter ballot. JTPG will submit proposed text permitting fast-tracking of Technical Reports as part of the US comments on JTC 1 N 5202 - Draft Edition 4, ISO/IEC JTC 1 Directives. After the fast-tracking of Amendments was discussed, JTPG agreed to consider proposing text that permits fast-tracking of Amendments.
At the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting, JTPG was asked to clarify the obligations of US delegates and the actions the US would take when these criteria were not met. Mr. Jameson presented draft TD-1 text for JTC 1 TAG consideration. Clause 5.3.2 was modified to require attendance at meetings and caucuses, by changing "should" to "shall", and allowing the Head of Delegation to excuse an absence. JTPG also added a section requiring the Head of Delegation to report "violations" to the TAG, for action. Following lengthy discussion of this proposed text and failure of the committee to come to agreement on a way forward, Mr. Jameson reported that JTPG would present proposed new TD-1 text for Section 5.3.2, Guidance for Participation, for consideration at a future JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Reference: JT/98-0094

4.1.1 Status of Changes to TD-1

Mr. Jameson reported that JTC 1 TAG letter ballot 1726 - Proposed Changes to the TD-1, closed on March 20. The results of the ballot are detailed in JT/98-0090. The changes to the TD-1 proposed by JTPG were approved with a tally of 23-1-1-14. Comments were submitted by Eastman-Kodak and IEEE.
Mr. Jameson reviewed the comments submitted by Eastman-Kodak. Mr. Jameson noted that the editorial comments submitted by Kodak would be addressed by the next revision of the TD-1. JTLB 1726 only addressed substantive changes to the existing procedures. The JTC 1 TAG reviewed the substantive Kodak comments:

In response to substantive comment 1, it was agreed that the definition of "Coordination" member is consistent with the other categories of memberships in the TD-1.

In response to substantive comment 2, the JTC 1 TAG agreed that "long-term WG or SC assignment" needs to be specifically identified, although it will be difficult, if not impossible, to be exhaustive.

In response to substantive comment 3, the JTC 1 TAG reviewed the following proposed text to replace the final paragraph in Clause 5.3.1, to require identification and reporting of unauthorized US persons in attendance at international meetings:

No U.S. persons are permitted at an international meeting unless they are there in an official capacity, i.e., members of a U.S. delegation, officers of the standards group that is meeting, or designated representatives of other organizations participating in the meeting. The Head of Delegation shall identify the presence of unauthorized U.S. persons to the Chairman or Convener of the meeting. Following the meeting, the Head of Delegation shall report unauthorized U.S. persons (and their affiliations, if known) to the appropriate TAG and the JTC 1 TAG for subsequent corrective action.

Following additional discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:
(Camp/Smith)

"The JTC 1 TAG accepts the proposed text to replace the final paragraph in Clause 5.3.1 as an approved change to the TD-1."

Mr. Frost asked for formal discussion of the motion. Mr. Kisor noted difficulties in implementation by Heads of Delegation. Mr. Camp indicated support of the new text although it's implementation might be difficult. Mr. Deese noted that ANSI certifies US delegates and his opinion that the new text would not resolve the problem.

Vote on this motion: 16-5-5

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will update the approved TD-1 modifications to reflect the changes to Section 5.3.1, as detailed in JT/98-0094.

In response to substantive comment 4, the JTC 1 TAG agreed that calls for candidates should note the requirement that candidates be members of the appropriate TAG.

The comments submitted on JTC 1 TAG Letter Ballot 1726 - Proposed Changes to the TD-1, were sent to JTPG for disposition of comments.

Reference: JT/98-0090 (SoV on JTLB 1726)

4.2 JTC 1 TAG Global Information Infrastructure Group - JTGII (K. Higginbottom)

Ms. Higginbottom, JTGII Chairman, noted that this would be the last JTGII report. Two JTC 1 letter ballots on GII issues closed on March 30, however, the summaries of voting were not yet available:

JTC 1 N 5161 - JTC 1 GII Roadmap: Guidelines for Evolution, Management and Development of GII Standards

JTC 1 N 5162 - General Overview of the GII Standards Development Within ISO/IEC and ITU

The US voted to disapprove in response to both ballots.

4.2.1 US National Body Participation on the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group
Ms. Higginbottom reported that the second call for volunteers for JTC 1 TAG GII Rapporteur to serve as the US National Body representative to the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group (JT/98-0006) closed on January 27, 1998 without volunteers. The second call noted that unless a candidate came forth, the US would be unable to participate on the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group.
JTC 1 N 5230 is the summary of National Body responses to JTC 1 N 5086 - Call for National Body Membership in the New GII Rapporteur Group. France, Germany, Japan, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the UK have requested P membership on the GII Rapporteur Group. The Republic of Korea has requested O membership and Italy has indicated that it will not participate. The US has not requested membership.

Reference: JT/98-0006, JTC 1 N 5230

4.2.2 Disbandment of JTGII

As was agreed at the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG discussed the disbandment of JTGII. The following motion was addressed:

(Higginbottom/Urman)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the disbandment of JTGII."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.

Mr. Frost thanked Ms. Higginbottom and the other JTGII members for their efforts. In the future, GII issues will be addressed by the JTC 1 TAG.

4.3 JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur (J. Urman)

Mr. Frost reported that Mr. Thewlis, JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur, was unable to attend this JTC 1 TAG meeting. Mr. Urman, the JTC 1 liaison to CASCO, reported in his place.

4.3.1 US National Body Participation on the JTC 1 Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur Group
JTC 1 N 5229 is the summary of National Body responses to JTC 1 N 5085 - Call for National Body Membership in the New Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur Group. Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US have requested P membership. The Republic of Korea has requested O membership. Italy has indicated that it will not participate on this group. Mr. Dave Thewlis will serve as both the US representative and the international Rapporteur.
Reference: JTC 1 N 5229

4.4 JTC 1 TAG Registration Authority Rapporteur (G. Robinson)

Mr. Robinson, the JTC 1 TAG Registration Authority Rapporteur, reported that issues surrounding the registration of objects have been of recent interest to the RA group.

4.4.1 US National Body Participation on the JTC 1 Registration Authority Rapporteur Group
JTC 1 N 5231 is the summary of National Body responses to JTC 1 N 5087 - Call for National Body Membership in the New Registration Authority Rapporteur Group. Germany, Japan, Norway, the UK and the US have requested P membership. The Republic of Korea has requested O membership. France and Italy have indicated that they will not participate on this group. Mr. Gary Robinson will serve as both the US representative and the international Rapporteur.
Reference: JTC 1 N 5231

4.5 JTC 1 TAG Functional Standards Rapporteur (T. Frost)

Mr. Frost noted that given the disbandment of SGFS at the September 1997 JTC 1 Plenary in Ottawa, there is no further need for a JTC 1 TAG Functional Standards Rapporteur. Mr. Frost thanked Mr. Smith and noted that this item would not appear on future JTC 1 TAG agendas.

5. Hosting of JTC 1/SC Plenary Meetings

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

Mr. Frost referred the JTC 1 TAG to the Seven-Year JTC 1 and JTC 1/SC Plenary Hosting Calendar as reflected in JT/98-0040. This calendar is used as a planning tool for the JTC 1 TAG and the JTC 1 TAG Administrator.

The Seven-Year Calendar was updated following the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Mr. Frost noted that the US should consider hosting one of the next JTC 1 Plenary meetings. After further discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Camp/Hogan)

"The JTC 1 TAG grants approval for the US National Body to host the JTC 1 Plenary in the Spring of 2001."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI of the US National Body offer to host the Spring 2001 JTC 1 Plenary.

The JTC 1 TAG agreed to review plans for funding the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.
Reference: JT/98-0040

5.2 For Action - SC 24 Plenary - 1998

Mr. Frost noted that NCITS/H3, the US TAG to SC 24, has requested approval to host the July 1998 SC 24 Plenary in Orlando, Florida (JT/98-0037). Mr. Smith reported that the SC 24 Plenary was originally scheduled to be hosted by the UK, however, it conflicted with the SIGGRAPH meeting in Orlando, Florida. The UK hosts and the SC 24 Chairman asked the US to host the meeting in conjunction with the SIGGRAPH meeting.

The US DoD/DISA offer is detailed in JT/98-0093. NCITS approved the H3 and DoD/DISA request at their March 1998 meeting (JT/98-0095).
Following additional discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Hovey/Robinson)

"The JTC 1 TAG grants approval of the H3 and DoD/DISA requests to host the 1998 SC 24 Plenary, noting approval by the NCITS TAG Administrator. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue formal notification of the US request to host this meeting."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI of the US National Body request to host the 1998 SC 24 Plenary.
Reference: JT/98-0037 (H3 request), 0093 (DoD/DISA request), 0095 (NCITS approval)

5.3 SC 27 Plenary - 1999

Mr. Frost reported that the National Security Agency, a member of the US TAG to SC 27, has requested approval to host the October 1999 SC 27 Plenary and WG meetings (JT/98-0038).

As the NCITS/T4 documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host have not been received, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will carry the hosting of the October 1999 SC 27 Plenary and WG meetings on the JTC 1 TAG agenda until such time as the complete set of documentation has been reviewed by the JTC 1 TAG.
Reference: JT/98-0038 (NSA request)

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

6.1 SC 32 - Data Management Services

6.1.1 Status of the SC 32 Secretariat

Mr. Frost reported that following the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator notified the US TAGs to SC 32 of the steps necessary to approve the US National Body acquisition of an SC Secretariat (JT/97-0538).

JTC 1 N 5043 is the Call for National Body Interest to Assume the Secretariat and/or Chairman's Responsibilities for the New SC 32, Data Management Services. The call closed January 28, 1998.
Reference: JT/97-0538, JTC 1 N 5043

6.1.1.1 For Action - US National Body Acquisition of the SC 32 Secretariat

Mr. Frost noted receipt of the US Environmental Protection Agency's offer to support the SC 32 Secretariat as detailed in JT/98-0080. JT/98-0091 is the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's (PNNL) offer to administer the SC 32 Secretariat. Mr. Bargmeyer of the EPA and Mr. Mann of PNNL were present.

Mr. Bargmeyer explained that because the work of SC 32 is of strategic importance to the EPA, the agency has committed $300K to fund the SC 32 Secretariat for three years. He noted that contributions from other organizations are welcome. Mr. Mann indicated that PNNL will operate the SC 32 Secretariat from their DC office.

Mr. Jameson detailed the US procedures related to acquisition of SC Secretariats:

The JTC 1 TAG will make a recommendation to ANSI/ITCC and IC on the acquisition of a Secretariat.

Following ANSI approval of the recommendation, an MoU is executed between the SC Secretariat and ANSI.

A call for candidates to serve as the SC 32 Chairman would be issued upon JTC 1's acceptance of the US National Body offer to provide the SC 32 Secretariat.
After further discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Urman/White)

"The JTC 1 TAG recommends to ANSI/ITCC and IC the acquisition of the SC 32 Secretariat. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has volunteered to serve as the SC 32 Secretariat. The US National Body will provide a Chairman for SC 32."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the JTC 1 TAG's recommendation to the ANSI/ITCC and IC that the US National Body acquire the SC 32 Secretariat. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has volunteered to serve as the SC 32 Secretariat.
Reference: JT/98-0080 (EPA offer), 0091 (PNNL offer)

6.1.2 Status of SC 32 TAG Administrator

Mr. Frost reported that following approval of the formation of SC 32 - Data Management Services, at the September 1997 JTC 1 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator requested that a call for candidates to serve as the SC 32 TAG Administrator be posted in ANSI Standards Action (JT/97-0551) and notified the JTC 1 TAG community of the impending call (JT/97-0552). In response to the candidates' request that the call be extended until after the February 1998 SC 32 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator notified ANSI of the request (JT/98-0033).
Reference: JT/97-0551, 0552, JT/98-0033

6.1.2.1 For Action - Approval of NCITS Request to Serve as the SC 32 TAG Administrator
Ms. Higginbottom, the NCITS Chairman, noted that the initial NCITS response requesting an extension to the call for candidates to serve as the SC 32 TAG Administrator is detailed in JT/98-0002. A more detailed NCITS response is contained in JT/98-0084. Ms. Higginbottom reported that NCITS is anxious to serve as the SC 32 TAG Administrator.

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

(Smith/Heil)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the assignment of SC 32 TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify NCITS and the ANSI/ITCC of the assignment of SC 32 TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS.
Reference: JT/98-0002, 0084
6.1.2.2 For Action - Approval of DISA Request to Serve as the SC 32/WG 1 TAG Administrator
The Data Interchange Standards Association (DISA) response to the call for candidates to serve as the SC 32 WG TAG Administrator for Open-edi matters is detailed in JT/98-0001. At the SC 32 Plenary in February 1998, SC 32/WG 1 was assigned Open-edi projects.
Ms. Girouard of DISA requested postponement of the this issue until a future date. DISA would like to review their members' interest in assuming SC 32/WG 1 TAG Administrator responsibilities prior to making a formal offer.
Reference: JT/98-0001

6.1.3 SC 32 TAG Activities

The US Head of Delegation report of the February 1998 SC 32 Plenary is contained in JT/98-0052. As noted in the HoD report, Mr. Anthony Sarris replaced Dr. Donald Deutsch as the US HoD.

Eight National Bodies were represented at the SC 32 Plenary. Major US objectives were attained.

Mr. Urman, the Acting SC 32 Chairman, reported that SC 32 had proposed changing the SC's title to "Data Management and Interchange". The next SC 32 Plenary is scheduled to be held in Australia in June or July of 1998.

Mr. Jameson noted that as new SCs are created, old SC TAG assignments have remained on the books although they no longer exist. Following discussion, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will administratively update the JTC 1 TAG web site and other documentation to reflect the organizational changes that affect TAG assignments.
Reference: JT/98-0052 (US HoD report)

6.2 SC 33 - Distributed Application Services

6.2.1 Status of SC 33 Secretariat

Mr. Frost referred the JTC 1 TAG to JTC 1 N 5044 - Call for National Body Interest to Assume the Secretariat and/or Chairman's Responsibilities for the New SC 33, Distributed Application Services. The call closed January 28, 1998. There has been no proposal among the US TAGs to SC 33 to fund the SC 33 Secretariat. Unless a National Body comes forward, the US will support the disbandment of SC 33 at the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary.
Reference: JTC 1 N 5044

6.2.2 Status of the SC 33 TAG Administrator

Following approval of the formation of SC 33 - Distributed Application Services, at the September 1997 JTC 1 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator requested that a call for candidates to serve as the SC 33 TAG Administrator be posted in ANSI Standards Action (JT/97-0553) and notified the JTC 1 TAG community of the impending call (JT/97-0554). In response to the candidate's request that the call be extended until after the February 1998 SC 32 Plenary, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator notified ANSI of the request (JT/98-0033).
Reference: JT/97-0553, 0554, JT/98-0033

6.2.2.1 For Action - Approval of NCITS Request to Serve as the SC 33 TAG Administrator
Ms. Higginbottom, the NCITS Chairman, noted that the initial NCITS response and request for extension to the call for candidates to serve as the SC 33 TAG Administrator is detailed in JT/98-0002. A more detailed NCITS response is contained in JT/98-0085. Ms. Higginbottom reported that NCITS is eager to serve as the SC 33 TAG Administrator.

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

(Michael/Hovey)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the assignment of SC 33 TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify NCITS and the ANSI/ITCC of the assignment of SC 33 TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS.
Reference: JT/98-0002, 0085

6.2.3 SC 33 TAG Activities (H. Bertine)

6.2.3.1 For Action - Lucent Proposal for Completion of SC 33 Work In Progress
Mr. Bertine presented the Lucent Technologies contribution proposing the remainder of the work in progress within SC 33 be processed to completion directly through JTC 1 (JT/98-0073). This proposal assumes that there will be no National Body offers to acquire the SC 33 Secretariat.

Mr. Bertine noted that the SC 33 programme of work was reviewed and most of the work is completed and awaiting publication. Of another 39 projects, 38 are done in collaboration with ITU. All of these 39 projects are being processed electronically and are anticipated to be at CD stage by the close of the July 1998 SC 33 Plenary. The Lucent proposal recommends that no new NPs be permitted by SC 33 and that projects at CD stage by the close of the July SC 33 Plenary be processed to completion by the JTC 1 Secretariat.

Following addition discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Rutt will work with Mr. Jameson in preparing a contribution for review at the May 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. It was agreed that if approved, this contribution would be submitted as late as possible, permitting the US to be certain no National Body has come forward to administer the SC 33 Secretariat.

Reference: JT/98-0073 (Lucent contribution)

6.3 For Action - Contribution on the Elevation of JTC 1/WG 4 to a Subcommittee and the US National Body Acquisition of the New Subcommittee

JTC 1 N 5226 is a Request for National Body Input on the Future Structure and Operation of JTC 1/WG 4, Document Description Languages, for consideration at the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary.

Mr. Hovey presented the Digital Equipment Corporation contribution on the elevation of JTC 1/WG 4 to a Subcommittee and the US National Body acquisition of the new Subcommittee, as detailed in JT/98-0061.

Information from Mr. Sarris, the US HoD to the February 1998 SC 32 Plenary, on JTC 1/WG 4 in response to JTC 1 N 5226 is detailed in JT/98-0062. Mr. Sarris notes that SC 32 discussed the possibility of proposing that JTC 1/WG 4 work be transitioned into a new WG within SC 32.

NCITS/V1's contribution is detailed in JT/98-0087. As the US TAG to JTC 1/WG 4, V1 recommends the formation of a new Subcommittee to address the work of WG 4 and the US National Body acquisition of the new Subcommittee to be funded with the ANSI IPF.

Mr. Urman, the Acting SC 32 Chairman, noted that a Canadian contribution to the February 1998 SC 32 Plenary had recommended that the work of JTC 1/WG 4 become a WG under SC 32. SC 32 tabled the discussion pending National Body input on the matter. The US supported the Canadian proposal but agreed to postpone the matter until SC 32 had achieved its organizational structure.

Mr. Hovey did not support moving WG 4's work under SC 32 citing the level of importance of WG 4 work and the greater degree of flexibility for an SC to develop cooperative agreements with groups such as W3C. He also noted the lack of a formal recommendation by the SC 32 TAG community.

The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:
(Smith/Hovey)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves a US position recommending the formation of a new JTC 1 Subcommittee to address the work of JTC 1/WG 4, with the US volunteering to serve as the Secretariat of the new SC."

Mr. Frost acknowledged formal discussion on the motion. In response to questions on the impact of a new SC on 1999 IP fees, Mrs. Rajchel, the JTC 1 Secretariat, reported that the formation of a new SC would increase IP expenses. She anticipated that expenses for the new SC would run approximately $40K per year.

Mr. Oksala spoke against the motion as he found no compelling strategic reasons to elevate JTC 1/WG 4 to an SC. Mr. Urman spoke against the motion noting financial uncertainties. He was opposed to the US assuming the Secretariat, not necessarily to the formation of the new SC. Ms. Higginbottom spoke against the motion as worded. Like Mr. Urman, although she is against the US assuming the Secretariat, she agrees that JTC 1/WG 4 should become a new SC.

Mr. Hovey spoke in support of the motion. He explained that one of the major objectives of JTC 1 Reengineering was to remove the dead wood around important technology and permit the remaining areas to be revisited. JTC 1/WG 4 was created by through the disbandment of SC 18. He reasoned that there was no work of more strategic importance to US industry than the work of WG 4.

Mr. Smith proposed a friendly amendment to the motion. He recommended removal of the following text from the motion: "with the US volunteering to serve as the Secretariat of the new SC." His amendment was accepted and the JTC 1 TAG addressed the amended motion:
"The JTC 1 TAG approves a US position recommending the formation of a new JTC 1 Subcommittee to address the work of JTC 1/WG 4."

Vote on this motion: 13-5-7

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will hold the US position recommending the formation of a new JTC 1 Subcommittee to address the work of JTC 1/WG 4 to be possibly forwarded as a US contribution at a later time.
Reference: JT/98-0061 (Digital contribution), 0062 (information from US HoD to February 1998 SC 32 Plenary), 0087 (V1 contribution), JTC 1 N 5226

6.4 For Action - US National Body Retention of the SC 22 Secretariat (G. Willingmyre)

Mr. Willingmyre noted that JT/98-0064 is the Microsoft contribution proposing US National Body retention of the SC 22 Secretariat. Microsoft believes that the work of SC 22 is strategically important to US industry both in terms of current and future work. Microsoft proposes that the SC 22 Secretariat should be funded by the revenues collected through the ANSI IPF under the ITCC budget.

The following JTC 1 TAG members spoke in support of the Microsoft proposal: Mr. Robinson (Sun), Mr. Smith (DoD/DISA), Mr. Kisor (Intel), Mr. Oksala (Unisys), Mr. Hovey (Digital), and Mr. Urman (IBM).

The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Willingmyre/Smith)

"The JTC 1 TAG recommends to ANSI/ITCC and the ANSI/IC the US National Body retention of the SC 22 Secretariat."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the JTC 1 TAG's recommendation on the US National Body retention of the SC 22 Secretariat to the ANSI/ITCC and IC. The JTC 1 TAG officers will draft the rationale for submission with the recommendation. This documentation will include the JTC 1 TAG's recommendation that funding be provided by the revenues collected through the ANSI IPF under the ITCC budget.
Reference: JT/98-0064 (Microsoft contribution)

6.5 Status of JTC 1 Chairman (T. Frost)

Mr. Frost noted that in response to notification of the resignation of Mrs. Mary Anne Lawler as JTC 1 Chairman (JTC 1 N 5222), the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued a call for volunteers to serve as JTC 1 Chairman (JT/98-0046). The call closes March 30. Mr. Frost urged JTC 1 TAG members to consider volunteering.

Upon close of the call, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a JTC 1 TAG letter ballot to determine US National Body endorsement of a candidate. JTC 1 will consider endorsement of the candidate at the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan.
Reference: JT/98-0046, JTC 1 N 5222

6.6 Status of SC 22/WG 15 Convener (R. Pritchard)

Dr. Pritchard, the IEEE TAG Administrator, reported that the SC 22/WG 15 TAG has been unable to identify a candidate to replace Mr. Isaak as the SC 22/WG 15 Convener (JT/98-0082). There have been no informal offers from other National Bodies to provide a candidate. If a candidate is not identified, it is possible that SC 22/WG 15 will be disbanded.

Mr. Frost noted that it is standard operating procedure for the JTC 1 TAG Administrator to notify ANSI when the US has no candidate to serve as a WG Convener. Following additional discussion, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI that the US National Body has no candidates to serve as the SC 22/WG 15 Convener.
Reference: JT/98-0082 (IEEE TAG Administrator correspondence)

7. JTC 1 Workshops and Ad Hoc Activities

7.1 JTC 1 Ad Hoc on IT Implementation Strategy - February 4-6, 1998 (J. Smith)

Mr. Smith, Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on IT Implementation Strategy, noted that the final report of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc Group on Strategy for Implementing Information Technology is detailed in JTC 1 N 5179. He reviewed his HoD report (JT/98-0096) with the committee. Mr. Smith thanked Mr. Camp and Ms. Higginbottom for their active participation on the ad hoc and noted Mr. Frost's able leadership as the Convener of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc on IT Implementation Strategy.

Ms. Higginbottom, a member of the ad hoc, urged the JTC 1 TAG community to submit papers in response to the JTC 1 request for collaborative computing contributions (JTC 1 N 5182).
Reference: JT/98-0096 (US HoD report), JTC 1 N 5179 (final report of ad hoc)

7.1.1 For Action - Review of JTC 1 N 5180 and Determination of US Vote and Comments on the JTC 1 Policy on Electronic Document Distribution Using the WWW

Mr. Smith noted that following the February 1998 meeting of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc Group on Strategy for Implementing IT, JTC 1 N 5180, the JTC 1 letter ballot on the JTC 1 Policy on Electronic Document Distribution Using the WWW, was issued. The ballot closes April 17, 1998.

After further discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Smith/Higginbottom)

"The US National Body vote on JTC 1 N 5180 - JTC 1 Policy on Electronic Document Distribution Using the WWW, will be to approve with the comments detailed in the US HoD report (JT/98-0096)."

Vote on this motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US National Body vote and comments on JTC 1 N 5180 - JTC 1 Policy on Electronic Document Distribution Using the WWW.
Reference: JT/98-0096 (ad hoc recommendation), JTC 1 N 5180

7.2 JTC 1 Ad Hoc on Procedures - February 9-12, 1998 ( J. Urman)

Mr. Urman, the US HoD to the JTC 1 Ad Hoc on Procedures presented his US HoD report of the February 1998 JTC 1 Ad Hoc on Procedures JT/98-0058. Mr. Urman thanked the other members of the US delegation for their participation. Mr. Jameson is the Ad Hoc Convener and Mr. Follett is the editor of the Directives.

The report of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc on Procedures is contained in JTC 1 N 5201. The approved version of the revised Directives will be published in HTML to increase ease of use.
Reference: JT/98-0058 (US HoD report), JTC 1 N 5201 (report of ad hoc)

7.2.1 Status of JTC 1 Directives - 4th Edition

Following the February 1998 meeting of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc on Procedures, the Draft 4th Edition of the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Directives JTC 1 N 5202 was circulated to JTC 1 National Bodies for comment by May 4, 1998. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments by April 6, 1998. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will conduct an accelerated JTC 1 TAG letter ballot to determine support of the comments proposed by JTPG.
Reference: JTC 1 N 5202

7.3 JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop - January 20-22, 1998 (S. Oksala)

Mr. Stephen Oksala, the US HoD to the January 1998 JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop, presented his report (JT/98-0023). He noted that the workshop did not reach consensus on detailed organizational recommendations - this was acceptable to the US as it defers the matter to the JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai.

Specific recommendations from the JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop (CAW) are detailed in JTC 1 N 5219.
Mr. Oksala reported that since the Workshop did not solve the organizational problem it was charged to address, the matter will be addressed at the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary. The US supported the disbandment of JTC 1/WG 5 (or as a second option, its placement under SC 2) and the placement of SC 22/WG 20 under SC 2. Neither of these actions were endorsed by the Workshop.

In summary, the main issues related to the Workshop requiring US consideration are the future organizational placement of JTC 1/WG 5 and SC 22/WG 20. It was noted that the US delegation had positions going into to the JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop. It was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would circulate the ad hoc positions to the JTC 1 TAG for consideration. If there is no objection to the ad hoc positions, the JTC 1 TAG will address them at the May 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting for inclusion in US delegates' instructions or contributions to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary.
Reference: JT/98-0023 (US HoD report), JTC 1 N 5219 (workshop recommendations)

8. Other Business

8.1 ITCC Liaison Report (R. Hovey)

Mr. Hovey, the ITCC Chairman, presented his report to the JTC 1 TAG (JT/98-0060). The ITCC is the ANSI committee that oversees funding of the US JTC 1 program. Mr. Hovey reported that ITCC met in February 1998 and discussed several items that were of direct interest to the JTC 1 TAG. These items are addressed individually below.
Reference: JT/98-0060

8.1.1 Collection of the International Program Fee (IPF)

Mr. Hovey noted that US held JTC 1 Secretariats administered by ANSI are financed by the IPF and ITCC dues. ITCC review of IPF collections by TAG Administrators has shown some apparent inequities in compliance. Unless corrective action is taken by certain TAG Administrators, ITCC will ask the JTC 1 TAG to invoke sanctions against the TAGs not in compliance with their IPF obligations by the end of 1998. Such sanctions could involve the reassignment of the respective TAGs. Mr. Hovey asked the JTC 1 TAG if it was prepared to invoke sanctions on SC TAGs if the inequities were not resolved.

A straw poll was taken to determine JTC 1 TAG willingness to invoke sanctions on SC TAGs (Administrators and SDOs) that were not paying the appropriate IPFs. The results of the straw poll indicated support for the invocation of sanctions.

Mr. Hovey, the ANSI/ITCC Chairman, will present an update on IPF payments at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.
8.1.2 Electronic Document Availability Trial

Mr. Hovey reported that ITCC has addressed making JTC 1 standards more readily accessible and less expensive. At the February 1998 ITCC meeting, a trial program was devised whereby the forthcoming C++ International Standard adopted as an American National Standard, would be available at both the NCITS and ANSI web sites for no more than $20. The trial will run through the end of 1998. The goal of the trial is to increase accessibility of JTC 1 standards and test the shift of a funding model based upon publication exploitation.
8.1.3 Future of ITCC

Mr. Hovey reported that an ITCC reconsideration ballot closes on March 30 on the disbandment of ITCC and transfer of the ITCC reserves and responsibilities to the JTC 1 TAG. If the ITCC ballot passes and the JTC 1 TAG accepts the responsibility, a transition plan should be developed to permit ITCC disbandment at the end of 1998. The ITCC plan recommends that the $630K in reserves be spent on the funding of IT Secretariats over the next 3 years - until the reserves have been diminished. Barring reversal of the initial ITCC ballot, the ITCC proposal will go before the ANSI/IC for consideration. The proposal requires a cooperative stance by the JTC 1 TAG to succeed. The plan would require an MoU to be executed between ANSI and ITI to assume fiduciary responsibility for the funding of the JTC 1 International Program.

Following additional discussion, Mr. Frost authorized the formation of an ad hoc to review the ITCC proposal. Mr. Frost will chair the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on International Program (IP) Funding. The following JTC 1 TAG members volunteered to participate on the ad hoc: Mr. Heil (Compaq), Mr. Jameson (Digital), Mr. Kisor (Intel), Mr. Neumann (Hitachi), Mr. Oksala (Unisys), Mr. Silletti (IBM), Mr. Smith (US DoD/DISA), and Mr. Robinson (Sun). Staff from ANSI and ITI will also participate on the ad hoc.

In response to requests that participants be sought from those members not in attendance at this meeting, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would issue a call to the JTC 1 TAG membership seeking additional volunteers to participate on the JTC 1 TAG IP Funding Ad Hoc. The call will indicate the scope of the ad hoc.
The JTC 1 TAG IP Funding Ad Hoc will give a presentation on the disbandment of the ANSI/ITCC and the assumption of its responsibilities by the JTC 1 TAG at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

8.2 AIF Liaison Report (S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson has represented the JTC 1 TAG at ANSI/AIF meetings. The AIF prepares recommendations to the ANSI/IC to be supported at ISO TMB meetings.

Mr. Jameson noted that a September 1997 report of international events of interest to ANSI and its committees (JT/97-0540) and the minutes of the January 1998 (JT/98-0035) AIF meeting have been distributed to the JTC 1 TAG. Notification of approval and availability of the Revised ANSI Procedures for US Participation in the International Standards Activities of the ISO is provided in JT/98-0036.

AIF will next meet in May 1998.
Reference: JT/97-0540, JT/98-0035, 0036

8.3 Report on Joint Meeting of the JTC 1 TAG and the IEC/TC 100 TAG - February 18, 1998 (S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson, Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on TC 100 Issues, noted that the JTC 1 TAG established the ad hoc at the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting. Mr. Jameson reviewed the documents posted to this agenda item:

T10 concerns with the scope of IEC/TC 100 are detailed in JT/97-0568.

The JTC 1 TAG Chairman's response to the JTC 1 Secretariat and Chairman concerning additional information regarding US concerns about IEC/TC 100 is contained in JT/97-0579.

The minutes of the January 1998 meeting of the US TAG for IEC/TC 100 are available in JT/98-0008.

The meeting report of the February 1998 joint meeting of the JTC 1 TAG and the IEC/TC 100 US TAG is detailed in JT/98-0044.

Mr. Jameson reported that the goal of the February meeting was to arrive at a recommended US position to carry to JTC 1 and TC 100 to respond to the Committee of Action request, for consideration by the respective TAGs concerned. The group identified specific areas of potential overlap and decided that there is a lack of communication. It was agreed that modification of the domestic PINS process, the use of joint or colocated meetings, and the strengthening of liaison relationships would be the key areas of focus for improvement.

Mr. Jameson noted that the July 1998 meeting of the TC 100 TAG will be held immediately follow the JTC 1 TAG meeting, at the same location, to facilitate cross participation.
Reference: JT/97-0568, 0579, JT/98-0008, 0044 (minutes of February joint meeting)

8.4 Use of JTC 1 TAG Web Site to Gather Input for Determining US Positions (C. Camp)

Mr. Camp presented his document requesting a discussion of policy on the use of the JTC 1 TAG web page to gather input for determining US positions (JT/97-0533). It was noted that the Sun PAS Submitter Application was the first attempt to use the JTC 1 TAG web site to address a controversial issue. Mr. Camp requested that a policy on the use of the JTC 1 TAG web site to gather input for determining US positions be established for consideration at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

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

(Camp/Robinson)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the development of a policy on the use of the JTC 1 TAG web site to gather input for determining US positions."

Mr. Frost asked for formal discussion on the motion. Mr. Hovey spoke against the motion stating his support of the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's judgment. Mr. Michael spoke in support of the motion.

Vote on motion: 17-2-3

The motion passes.
Mr. Frost authorized the formation of an ad hoc to develop the policy on the use of the JTC 1 TAG web site to gather input for determining US positions. Mr. Camp was named chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Website Policy. The following individuals volunteered to participate on the ad hoc: Mr. Kisor (Intel), Mr. Michael (Apple). Mr. Oksala (Unisys), and Mr. Urman (IBM).

The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Website Policy will present a draft policy on the use of the JTC 1 TAG web site to gather input to determine US positions for consideration at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.
Reference: JT/97-0533

8.5 Criteria for Making JTC 1 Standards Freely Available on the World Wide Web (T. Frost)

Mr. Frost reported that at the September 1997 JTC 1 Plenary in Ottawa, the JTC 1 TAG officers agreed to work with ANSI staff on proposing criteria to permit the administrative handling of certain requests for freely available standards on the WWW. As per action item 22 from the October 1997 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG officers and Mr. Mathis worked with ANSI staff.

Mr. Frost reviewed the documents posted to this agenda item:

JTC 1 N 5165 is the request for comments on the ITTF proposal regarding ISO/IEC JTC 1 Standards Available on the WWW.

JTC 1 N 5235 is the Collection of NB Comments on JTC 1 N 5165 - the US did not submit comments on JTC 1 N 5165. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments on JTC 1 N 5235 no later than April 20, 1998.

The JTC 1 TAG discussed the criterion presented by Mr. Frost. Following significant discussion, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG officers would submit a proposed US National Body contribution on criteria for free WWW access to ISO/IEC JTC 1 Standards for consideration by JTC 1 TAG letter ballot.

Ms. Higginbottom asked the committee to approve a US contribution urging ITTF to send published standards to ANSI in electronic format. It was agreed that Ms. Higginbottom would draft text regarding electronic availability of standards from ITTF for consideration by the JTC 1 TAG as a US contribution to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary.
Reference: JTC 1 N 5165, N 5235

8.6 Processing of ISPs (M. Hogan)

Mr. Hogan presented his contribution on the proposed procedures related to the processing of ISPs (JT/98-0041). The specific recommendations were:

Retain Annex D in the Directives and change references in Annex D to SGFS and SGFS Secretariat should be replaced with JTC 1 and JTC 1 Secretariat. The JTC 1 Secretariat could establish PDISP review teams that operate electronically.

Retain S-Liaisons - the outside bodies that are the primary source of PDISPs.

Move the current SGFS responsibilities detailed in clause 2.5 to JTC 1. Clause 16 on ISPs would remain.

Mr. Hogan noted that implementation of this plan would minimally disturb the existing process while permitting JTC 1 an opportunity to revisit the processing of ISPs.

Mr. Jameson noted that ISPs are the only issue not resolved by the Draft 4th Edition of the Directives. In order to approve the Directives at the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary, this hole in the procedures must be addressed and resolved. In the absence of proposed wording supporting the retention of ISPs, it is likely that JTPG will propose all references to ISPs be deleted in the Directives.
Reference: JT/98-0041

8.7 For Action - Approval of US Delegation to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary - Sendai, Japan

Mr. Frost noted that JTC 1 N 5169 is the Meeting Announcement and Logistical Information for the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan.

Agenda Item 9.9 of the October 1997 minutes addresses the roles and responsibilities of US delegates and concerns with behavior of some US delegates at the September 1997 JTC 1 Plenary. Mr. Frost reminded potential delegates that attendance at the May 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting and all caucuses is mandatory for delegates to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary.

The following individuals volunteered to serve on the US delegation to the June 2-5, 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan: Mr. Frost (US HoD - AT&T), Mr. Camp (Texas Instruments), Ms. Higginbottom (Hewlett-Packard), Mr. Hill (AMP), Mr. Hogan (NIST), Mr. Hovey (Digital), Mr. Jameson (Digital), Mr. Kisor (Intel), Mr. Oksala (Unisys), Mr. Smith (US DoD/DISA), Mr. Urman (IBM), and Mr. Willingmyre (Microsoft).

Concerns were discussed regarding the ability of certain persons to attend the plenary in various capacities. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator agreed to confirm with the JTC 1 Secretariat that JTC 1 Rapporteurs can attend the JTC 1 Plenary without National Body affiliation and that acting SC Chairs may attend as part of their National Body delegation. If needed, adjustments to the US delegation will be made at the May 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.
The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Neumann/Heil)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the US delegation to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan."

Vote on motion: unanimous

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the US delegation to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary to the JTC 1 Secretariat. US delegates are reminded to return the registration form to the meeting host no later than May 1, 1998.
Reference: JT/97-0570 (agenda item 9.9), JTC 1 N 5169

8.8 For Action - Review of JTC 1 N 5141 and Determination of US Vote and Comments on the ATM Forum's Application for Recognition as a PAS Submitter (D. Michael)

Mr. Michael, Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on the ATM Forum PAS Submitter Application noted that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued a call for comments (JT/97-0593) on the ATM Forum's Application (JTC 1 N 5141). Two comments were submitted:

Texas Instruments (JT/98-0011), a JTC 1 TAG member

One public comment (JT/98-0012), submitted by Mr. Tolmie, the NCITS/T11.1 Chairman

ASC T1 submitted an advance written vote (JT/98-0089) as they were unable to attend this meeting.

Mr. Michael presented the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc's recommendation as detailed in JT/98-0045:

"We approve Document ISO/IEC JTC 1 N 5141, Application from the ATM Forum for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) as presented."
After further discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Michael/Kisor)

"The US National Body votes to Approve JTC 1 N 5141 - Application from The ATM Forum for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), as presented."

Mr. Frost entertained formal discussion of the motion. Mr. Camp requested that the motion be tabled until after agenda item 8.8.1 (Relationship of IPF to PAS Submitters) was addressed. The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:
(Camp/Robinson)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the tabling of the vote on JTC 1 N 5141 until after the review of agenda item 8.8.1."

Vote on motion: 15-0-3

The motion to table passes.
The JTC 1 TAG addressed agenda item 8.8.1.

Following discussion of agenda item 8.8.1, the JTC 1 TAG revisited the initial motion:

(Michael/Kisor)

"The US National Body votes to Approve JTC 1 N 5141 - Application from The ATM Forum for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), as presented."

Vote on motion: 18-1-4

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US vote on JTC 1 N 5141 - Application from the ATM Forum for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).
Reference: JT/97-0593 (request for comments), JT/98-0045 (ad hoc recommendation), JTC 1 N 5141 (ATM Forum application)

JTC 1 TAG member comments: JT/98-0011 (Texas Instruments)

Public comments: JT/98-0012

Advance written votes: JT/98-0089 (ASC T1)

8.8.1 Relationship of IPF to PAS Submitters (C. Camp)

As requested by the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on the ATM Forum PAS Submitter Application, Mr. Camp discussed the relationship of IPF to PAS Submitters.

Mr. Jameson and Mr. Oksala noted that the JTC 1 PAS process presents a path whereby organizations can participate in the JTC 1 process without National Body affiliation. As such, a PAS submitter is not subject to National Body participation fees. It was also noted that submitters of fast-tracks are not required to pay an IPF. Messrs. Hogan, Kisor, Hogan, Hovey and Ms. Higginbottom spoke in opposition to Mr. Camp's proposal.

Mr. Camp was urged to submit a recommendation related to the international PAS process for consideration following the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai.

The JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Oksala/Michael)

"The JTC 1 TAG moves to remove the motion under consideration in agenda item 8.8 from the table."

Vote on motion: unanimous

The motion passes. The JTC 1 TAG revisited the motion under consideration in agenda item 8.8.

8.9 For Action - Review of JTC 1 N 5199 and Determination of US Vote and Comments on the Cooperative Agreement Between JTC 1 and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Mr. Frost noted that JTC 1 N 5199 is the Cooperative Agreement between ISO/IEC JTC 1 and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

As the US TAG to SC 24, NCITS/H3 provided a recommended vote for JTC 1 TAG consideration (JT/98-0039). H3 recommends approval of the cooperative agreement as presented in JTC 1 N 5199, Draft 5.

Mr. Frost reported that the JTC 1 TAG officers were concerned that the proposed cooperative agreement (Draft 5) still contains some areas of concern that had been identified by the US JTC 1 delegation in the previous version of the document. Mr. Jameson presented a proposed US ballot response (yes with comments) indicating that ambiguities in the wording could be addressed by replacing "JTC 1" with "JTC 1/SC 24" in specific places in the agreement. Mr. Smith expressed displeasure with attempts to hinder a vital relationship between SC 24 and the W3C. Mr. Hovey responded that companies who are members of the JTC 1 TAG and the W3C (e.g., Digital Equipment Corporation) are supportive of cooperation and do not view these types of comments as a hindrance. Mr. Jameson noted that because several SCs have potential interest in cooperation with the W3C, each SC would need a cooperative agreement, and the agreements should not be ambiguous relative to JTC 1 and specific SC responsibilities. Mr. Frost also clarified that the US position on this and the previous version was supportive of the cooperation between JTC 1 and the W3C.
After further discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion:

(Camp/Hovey)

"The US National Body votes to Approve JTC 1 N 5199 - Cooperative Agreement between ISO/IEC JTC 1 and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), with the comments proposed by the JTC 1 TAG officers."

Vote on motion: 20-1-1

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US vote on JTC 1 N 5199 - Cooperative Agreement between ISO/IEC JTC 1 and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Reference: JT/98-0039 (H3 recommendation), JTC 1 N 5199

8.10 For Action - K5 Contribution Proposing JTC 1 TAG Initiation of Discussions with ANSI Regarding Revision of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3 - Rules for the structure and drafting of International Standards (H. Thiess)

Mr. Frost invited Mr. Thiess, Acting Chairman of NCITS/K5, the US TAG to SC 1, to briefly address the K5 contribution proposing JTC 1 TAG initiation of discussions with ANSI regarding revision of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3 - Rules for the structure and drafting of International Standards (JT/98-0072).
Mr. Thiess appealed to the JTC 1 TAG to stop and reverse the invasion of European conventions into US cultural conventions as promoted by Part 3 of the ISO/IEC Directives. Some members noted that previous efforts by the US to pursue specific issues addressed in the K5 proposal (e.g., the period as the decimal radix) had been unsuccessful internationally. Mrs. Rajchel noted that ANSI has taken the decimal point issue before the ISO TMB in the past. The US received no support on this position from other TMB members. Several JTC 1 TAG members spoke in favor of the K5 proposal despite previous failed attempts by the US.

Mr. Frost noted that as the K5 contribution is a recommendation from an SC TAG, it does not need a second. The JTC 1 TAG addressed the K5 recommendation:

"K5 recommends the JTC 1 TAG initiation of discussions with ANSI regarding revision of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3 - Rules for the structure and drafting of International Standards, as explained in the attached contribution (JT/98-0072)."

Vote on motion: 17-1-4

The motion passes.
The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the NCITS/K5 recommendation, as detailed in JT/98-0072, to ANSI. Mr. Frost will serve as the JTC 1 TAG point of contact.
Reference: JT/98-0072 (K5 contribution)

8.11 Status of ISSB (S. Oksala)

Mr. Oksala, Chairman of the ANSI/ISSB, provided an update on ISSB activities. The ISSB maintains the MoA between the JTC 1 TAG and SC TAGs.

The ISSB has voted to become self-funded and continue its existence. At its April 27, 1998 meeting, the ISSB will address its relationship with ANSI.

9. Future Meetings

9.1 1998 Meeting Schedules for JTC 1 and the JTC 1 TAG
Mr. Frost reviewed the remaining 1998 meetings of the JTC 1 TAG and JTC 1. The May 12-13, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting is an open delegation meeting in preparation for the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan. Attendance at an open delegation meeting is mandatory only for members of the US delegation to the associated JTC 1 Plenary. Failure to attend this meeting will not negatively impact an organization's attendance record.

Mr. Urman has volunteered to host the May 1998 meeting at the IBM office in Washington, DC. He will work with the JTC 1 TAG Secretary to provide logistical information to the JTC 1 TAG members in advance of the May meeting.
The JTC 1 Plenary will be held June 1-5, 1998 in Sendai, Japan.

Intel has volunteered to host the July 21-22, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Kisor will work with the JTC 1 TAG Secretary to provide logistical information to the JTC 1 TAG members in advance of the July meeting.
Mr. Frost reported that Mr. Plum has volunteered to host the October 13-15, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting in Kona, Hawaii. It was noted that the IEC/TC 100 Plenary will be held the week of October 12 in Houston. At least six JTC 1 TAG members will be affected by the conflict in the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG and TC 100 meeting dates. Alternate dates of October 19-21, 1998 or October 20-22, 1998 were suggested. It was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would contact Mr. Plum regarding the change in dates for the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting to determine if he is still able to host this meeting.
As the December meeting is in preparation for the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary and attendance is not mandatory, the meeting will be held in the DC metro area.
Reference: JT/97-0536

10. Review of Action Items (J. Garner)

Ms. Garner reviewed the action items from the March 26-27, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting:

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue jeopardy letters to the following organizations for failure to attend two out of three successive JTC 1 TAG meetings: AIM USA, ASC T1 and Panasonic. (Agenda Item 1.2, March 1998 meeting)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will investigate implementing the automatic generation of email reminders two weeks prior to the closing date of letter ballots to organizations that have not submitted votes via the on-line balloting system. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will also ensure that each organization's voting history is accessible to its representatives. (Agenda Item 3.1, March 1998 minutes.

JTPG will submit proposed text permitting fast-tracking of Technical Reports as part of the US comments on JTC 1 N 5202 - Draft Edition 4, ISO/IEC JTC 1 Directives. Additionally, JTPG will consider proposing text that permits fast-tracking of Amendments. (Agenda Item 4.1, March 1998 minutes)

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)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will update the approved TD-1 modifications to reflect the changes to Section 5.3.1, as detailed in JT/98-0094. (Agenda Item 4.1.1, March 1998 minutes)

The comments submitted on JTC 1 TAG Letter Ballot 1726, Proposed Changes to the TD-1, will be sent to JTPG for disposition of comments. (Agenda Item 4.1.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI of the US National Body offer to host a JTC 1 Plenary in the Spring of 2001. The JTC 1 TAG will review funding plans at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 5.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI of the US National Body offer to host the July 1998 SC 24 Plenary. (Agenda Item 5.2, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will carry the hosting of the October 1999 SC 27 Plenary and WG meetings on the JTC 1 TAG agenda until such time as the complete set of documentation has been reviewed by the JTC 1 TAG. (Agenda Item 5.3, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the JTC 1 TAG's recommendation to the ANSI/ITCC and IC that the US National Body acquire the SC 32 Secretariat. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has volunteered to serve as the SC 32 Secretariat. (Agenda Item 6.1.1.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify NCITS and the ANSI/ITCC of the assignment of SC 32 TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS. (Agenda Item 6.1.2.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will update the JTC 1 TAG web pages and documentation to reflect the organizational changes that affect TAG assignments. (Agenda Item 6.1.3, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify NCITS and the ANSI/ITCC of the assignment of SC 33 TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS. (Agenda Item 6.2.2.1, March 1998 minutes)

Messrs. Rutt and Jameson will prepare a contribution proposing SC 33 projects at CD stage by the close of the July 1998 SC 33 Plenary be processed to completion by the JTC 1 Secretariat. The JTC 1 TAG will review the contribution at the May 1998 meeting for possible submission as a US contribution to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary. (Agenda Item 6.2.3.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the JTC 1 TAG's recommendation on the US National Body retention of the SC 22 Secretariat to the ANSI/ITCC and IC. The JTC 1 TAG officers will draft the rationale for submission with the recommendation. (Agenda Item 6.4, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI that the US National Body has no candidates to serve as the SC 22/WG 15 Convener. (Agenda Item 6.6, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US National Body vote and comments on JTC 1 N 5180 - JTC 1 Policy on Electronic Document Distribution Using the WWW. (Agenda Item 7.1.1, March 1998 minutes)

JTPG will provide proposed US National Body comments on JTC 1 N 5202 - Draft 4th Edition of the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Directives, for accelerated JTC 1 TAG letter ballot. (Agenda Item 7.2.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will circulate the US positions into the JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop related to the future organization of JTC 1/WG 5 and SC 22/WG 20 to the JTC 1 TAG. If there are no objections, they will be submitted as US National Body comments on JTC 1 N 5219 - Recommendations from the JTC 1 Cultural Adaptability Workshop. If there are objections, the JTC 1 TAG will revisit this issue at the May 1998 meeting. (Agenda Item 7.3, March 1998 minutes)

Mr. Hovey, the ANSI/ITCC Chairman, will present an update on IPF payments at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 8.1.1, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a call to the JTC 1 TAG membership seeking additional volunteers to participate on the JTC 1 TAG IP Funding Ad Hoc. The call will indicate the scope of the ad hoc. (Agenda Item 8.1.3, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG IP Funding Ad Hoc will give a presentation on the disbandment of the ANSI/ITCC and the assumption of its responsibilities by the JTC 1 TAG at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 8.1.3, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Website Policy will present a draft policy on the use of the JTC 1 TAG web site to gather input to determine US positions for consideration at the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 8.4, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG officers will submit a proposed US National Body contribution on criteria for free WWW access to ISO/IEC JTC 1 Standards for consideration by JTC 1 TAG letter ballot. (Agenda Item 8.5, March 1998 minutes)

Ms. Higginbottom will draft text regarding electronic availability of standards from ITTF for consideration by the JTC 1 TAG as a US contribution to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary. (Agenda Item 8.5, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will confirm with the JTC 1 Secretariat that JTC 1 Rapporteurs can attend the JTC 1 Plenary without National Body affiliation and that acting SC Chairs may attend as part of their National Body delegation. If needed, adjustments to the US delegation will be made at the May 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 8.7, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the list of US delegates to the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai, Japan. (Agenda Item 8.7, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US vote on JTC 1 N 5141 - Application from the ATM Forum for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). (Agenda Item 8.8, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US vote on JTC 1 N 5199 - Cooperative Agreement between ISO/IEC JTC 1 and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). (Agenda Item 8.9, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the NCITS/K5 recommendation, as detailed in JT/98-0072, to ANSI. Mr. Frost will serve as the JTC 1 TAG point of contact. (Agenda Item 8.10, March 1998 minutes)

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will contact Mr. Plum regarding the change in dates for the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting to determine if he is still able to host this meeting. (Agenda Item 9.1, March 1998 minutes)

11. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent (Kisor/Camp) at 12:45 PM on Friday, March 27, 1998.

Attachment 1 - Attendance List for the March 26-27, 1998 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

Organization	Representative	Committee Status
AIIM	Betsy Fanning	A
AMP	John Hill	A
Apple Computer	Dave Michael	P
ATA**	Richard Curtis	P - March 26 only
AT&T	Thomas Frost Paul Bartoli	A, JTC 1 TAG Chair P
Boeing	Dick Tennent	A
Bull HN	Pat Harris	P
Compaq	Stephen Heil	P
Digital Equipment Corp.	Richard Hovey Scott Jameson	P A, JTC 1 TAG Vice Chair
DISA	Regina Girouard	P
Eastman Kodak	Michael Nier	P - March 26 only
EIA	Henry Cuschieri	A
Hewlett-Packard	Karen Higginbottom	P
Hitachi	John Neumann	P
IBM	Joel Urman Ron Silletti	P A
ICCP	Ken Zemrowski	P - March 26 only
ID Systems Magazine**	Kevin Sharp	P
IEEE	Robert Pritchard Denise Pribula	P A - March 26 only
Intel	Gregory Kisor	P
Lucent	Herbert Bertine	P
Microsoft	George Willingmyre	A
NCITS	Karen Higginbottom	P
NIST	Mike Hogan	P
Sony	Mike Deese	A - March 26 only
Sun Microsystems	Gary Robinson	P
Texas Instruments	Clyde Camp	P
UCC	Stephen Brown	P - March 26 only
Unisys	Stephen Oksala	P
US DoD/DISA	Jerry Smith	P
US DoE	Bruce White	A

** Denotes organization which has not yet fulfilled membership requirements necessary to attain voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG.

Key: P=Principal, A=Alternate, A#=Additional Alternate, O=Observer, L=Liaison, XO=Ex Officio

Absent Voting Members: AIM USA, ASC T1, Hughes, Motorola, Panasonic, Pithecanthropus, SHARE, Storage Technology, Sybase, Xerox

Absent Observer Member: Imation

Absent Members - have not yet attained voting rights: Ericsson**, Plum Hall**

Other Attendees:

Jennifer Garner JTC 1 TAG Secretary XO

Lisa Rajchel ANSI L

Nancy Ahr US DoE Guest

Bruce Bargmeyer US EPA - NCITS/L8 member Guest

Robert Follett SC 22 Chairman Guest

Bill LaPlant US Department of the Census Guest

Douglas Mann Battelle/PNNL - NCITS/L8 member Guest

Helmut Thiess Acting NCITS/K5 Chairman XO

Attachment 2: Final Agenda for the March 26-27, 1998 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

JT/98-0113 J P C S
IT/98-0125 X O T

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.nw.dc.us

Date: March 26, 1998

Replaces: JT/98-0092, IT/98-0122

Reply to: Jennifer T. Garner

Phone: 202-626-5737

Email: jgarner@itic.nw.dc.us

Final Agenda
JTC 1 Technical Advisory Group (JTC 1 TAG)
Meeting Number 33

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Thursday, March 26, 1998 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, March 27, 1998 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

1. Administrative

1.1 Call to Order

1.2 Membership and Attendance

Reference: JT/97-0532, JT/98-0021, 0024, 0047, 0054, 0059, 0076, 0077, 0078, 0083
1.3 Approval of Draft Agenda, March 26-27, 1998

Reference: JT/98-0113
1.4 Approval of Draft Minutes, October 28-29, 1997

Reference: JT/97-0570

1.4.1 Review of Action Items, October 28-29, 1997

Reference: JT/97-0570

2. Chairman's Remarks (T. Frost)

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

Reference: JT/98-0086

3.1 Status of On-line Balloting

Reference: JT/98-0079

4. JTC 1 TAG Subgroup and Rapporteur Reports

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

Reference: JT/98-0094

4.1.1 Status of Changes to TD-1

Reference: JT/98-0090 (SoV on JTLB 1726)

4.2 JTC 1 TAG Global Information Infrastructure Group - JTGII (K. Higginbottom)

4.2.1 US National Body Participation on the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group
Reference: JT/98-0006, JTC 1 N 5230

4.2.2 Disbandment of JTGII

4.3 JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur (J. Urman)

4.3.1 US National Body Participation on the JTC 1 Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur Group
Reference: JTC 1 N 5229

4.4 JTC 1 TAG Registration Authority Rapporteur (G. Robinson)

4.4.1 US National Body Participation on the JTC 1 Registration Authority Rapporteur Group
Reference: JTC 1 N 5231

4.5 JTC 1 TAG Functional Standards Rapporteur (T. Frost)