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:	June 16, 1999
Replaces:	JT/99-0144
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 38

SHARE, Incorporated
The Clift Hotel
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Telephone: (415) 775-4700
Fax: (415) 441-4621
 

Tuesday, March 23, 1999	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 24, 1999	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1. Administrative

1.1 Call to Order

Mr. Jameson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 23, 1999. On behalf of the JTC 1 TAG, Mr. Jameson thanked Mr. Thewlis and SHARE Incorporated for hosting this meeting. Mr. Thewlis provided an overview of the hotel services and invited the JTC 1 TAG to attend a reception immediately following the meeting on March 23.

Mr. Neumann informed the JTC 1 TAG of the recent death of Mr. Patrick Sandell, the NCITS/B11 Chairman. Mr. Neumann noted that Mr. Sandell was an excellent chairman, as well as a friend and business associate to many in the IT standards community. Mr. Sandell will be greatly missed.

1.2 Membership and Attendance

1.2.1 Introduction of Attendees and New Members

Mr. Jameson welcomed  Mr. Barclay (ASC T1), Mr. Kilmartin (Bull HN), Mr. Farance (Farance, Inc.) and Mr. Cargill (Sun Microsystems) to their first JTC 1 TAG meeting. The other meeting attendees were introduced. The attendance list is available in Attachment 1.

1.2.2 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Attend Meetings

Following the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, ASC T1 (JT/98-0417), Boeing (JT/98-0418), NIST (JT/98-0421), Sybase (JT/98-0422), US Department of Energy (JT/98-0423) and Xerox (JT/98-0424) were notified that their memberships on the JTC 1 TAG were in jeopardy for failure to attend meetings.

As representatives from ASC T1, NIST and Xerox attended the December 1998 JTC 1 TAG delegation meeting, their memberships were returned to normal status at that time. As a representative from Sybase was in attendance at this meeting, Sybase's membership is returned to normal status.

As representatives from Boeing and the US Department of Energy were not in attendance at this meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the Boeing and US DoE representatives that their organizations' memberships have been adjusted to Observer status. Boeing and the US Department of Energy can reattain voting rights by attending two of three consecutive JTC 1 TAG meetings.

Action Item: As representatives from Boeing and the US Department of Energy were not in attendance at this meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the Boeing and US DoE representatives that their organizations' memberships have been adjusted to Observer status.

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

• EIA
• Panasonic

Observer members AIM USA, AMP and Imation were not represented at this JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Reference: JT/98-0417, 0418, 0421, 0422, 0423, 0424

1.2.3 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Return Letter Ballots

There were no members in jeopardy for failure to return letter ballots at this time given that the quarter has not yet ended. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the appropriate members at the close of the quarter if they are in jeopardy for failure to return letter ballots closing between January 1 and April 1, 1999.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the appropriate members at the close of the quarter if they are in jeopardy for failure to return letter ballots closing between January 1 and April 1, 1999.

1.2.4 Membership Report

Since the December 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the following changes in organizational representation have occurred:

• Mr. Steve Barclay has been named the ASC T1 principal representative on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/99-0039).
• Mr. Scott Jameson will serve as the Compaq principal with Mr. Stephen Heil as alternate (JT/99-0054).
• Mr. Hal Miyamoto has been named the Hitachi alternate on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/99-0086).

Farance Incorporated has requested voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG (JT/99-0037). As a representative of Farance Incorporated was present at this meeting, Farance Incorporated will attain voting rights upon completion of the membership requirements.

Although not in attendance at this meeting, Mr. Clyde Camp has requested voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG and will attain voting rights upon completion of the membership requirements.

Since the December 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the following organizations have elected to discontinue their memberships on the JTC 1 TAG:

• Data Interchange Standards Association (DISA) - voting membership (JT/99-0009)
• Texas Instruments - observer membership (JT/99-0013)
• Motorola - voting membership (JT/99-0047)
• National Communications System (NCS) - voting membership (JT/99-0049)

Total voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG is 29. Quorum is 15.

Representatives from 25 voting organizations were in attendance at the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting, as shown in Attachment 1.

Reference: JT/99-0009, 0013, 0037, 0039, 0047, 0049, 0054, 0086

The second revised draft agenda was approved as revised (JT/99-0094) by unanimous consent (Neumann/Smith) and is available in Attachment 2.

Mr. Jameson noted that the agenda items would be covered in order, with the exceptions of agenda item 7.1 (to be addressed Tuesday afternoon), 8.1 (to be addressed on Tuesday) and 3.1 (to be addressed at 11:00 AM on Wednesday).

Reference: JT/99-0094

The draft minutes of the October 20 and 22, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/98-0457) were approved as presented by unanimous consent (Michael/Brown).

Reference: JT/98-0457

1.4.1 Review of Action Items, October 20 and 22, 1998

Ms. Garner reviewed the action items from the October 20 and 22, 1998 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
2. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue 1999 membership invoices for JTC 1 TAG Administrator service fees in the same amounts as charged for 1998 ($9,500 for IT Industry Sector and Federal Government Agencies, $5,000 for Organizations (User Groups and Professional Societies), and $2,500 for SDO and Observer members). (Agenda Item 3.1, July 1998 minutes) - DONE
3. Mr. Jameson and the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will finalize the approved TD-1 revisions and post the revisions to the JTC 1 TAG website. (Agenda Item 4.1, July 1998 minutes) - DONE
4. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify AIM USA of the JTC 1 TAG's denial of the continuation of their waiver request. Since the request for continuation was denied and AIM USA lost voting rights on the JTC 1 TAG, AIM USA's membership has been adjusted to Observer status effective immediately. (Agenda Item 1.2.2, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
5. 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: ASC T1, Boeing, Motorola, National Communications System (NCS), NIST, Sybase, US Department of Energy and Xerox. (Agenda Item 1.2.2, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
6. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will recommence the tracking of JTC 1 TAG member voting patterns in the 1st Calendar Quarter 1999 (January 1 - April 1, 1999). (Agenda Item 1.2.3.1, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
7. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to look back at the past three months to determine the source of each accelerated JTC 1 TAG letter ballot (i.e., identify the responsible SC TAG or management issue). The results of the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's survey will be reported to the JTC 1 TAG. (Agenda Item 1.2.3.1, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
8. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will post the revised minutes of the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting on the committee's website. (Agenda Item 1.4, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
9. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a 60-day call for volunteers to serve as the JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman followed by a 30-day letter ballot to determine appointment of a candidate. At the same time as the Vice Chair call is issued, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a 100-day call for volunteers to serve as JTPG Chair. The closing date of the JTPG Chair's call will permit time for closure of the JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman appointment process in order to permit candidates to be eligible for both positions. (Agenda Item 2.1, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
10. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a voluntary assessment of $1K per JTC 1 TAG member organization for the 1999 billing cycle, noting that future assessments may be necessary. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will poll the committee to determine each member organization's preference for billing (assessment as a separate line item of membership invoice or as a separate invoice). If an organization does not respond to the poll, the voluntary assessment will be issued as part of the membership invoice. (Agenda Item 4.2, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
11. JTC 1 TAG members interested in serving as the JTC 1 TAG Registration Authority Rapporteur were instructed to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator, and their appointment can be addressed at a future JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda item 4.4, October 1998 minutes) - OVERCOME BY EVENTS
12. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will update the JTC 1 TAG website based upon the approved website policy points. (Agenda Item 5.1.1, October 1998 minutes) - CARRYOVER
13. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will contact the T4 Chairman to finalize the hosting arrangements for the 1999 SC 27 Plenary and WG meetings. (Agenda Item 6.3, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
14. Upon receipt of the remaining documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 32 Plenary and WG meetings in 2000, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, October 1998 minutes) - CARRYOVER
15. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to secure the required hosting documentation prior to the November 1998 SC 34 Plenary. (Agenda Item 6.5, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
16. If the JTC 1 TAG's action is upheld following the appeal, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify ANSI that the US has no candidate for SC 24 Chairman position. (Agenda item 7.1, October 1998 minutes) - OVERCOME BY EVENTS
17. The results of the meeting between the officers of the JTC 1 TAG, the US SC 31 TAG and MH10/US TAG to ISO/TC 122 will be reported to the JTC 1 TAG at a later date. (Agenda Item 8.3, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
18. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will submit the US National Body votes on ISO/IEC 9834-2: 1993, ISO/IEC 9834-6: 1993, ISO/IEC 10170-1: 1993 and ISO/IEC 10729-1: 1993. (Agenda Item 8.4, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
19. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will add Mr. Berwanger, the US TAG to ISO/TC 154's liaison to the JTC 1 TAG, to the JTC 1 TAG mailing and email distribution lists. (Agenda Item 8.6.1, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
20. The JTC 1 TAG Chairman and TAG Administrator will contact Mr. Smith following this meeting to determine if he will serve as the JTC 1 TAG liaison to the US TAG to ISO/TC 154. (Agenda Item 8.6.1, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
21. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will encourage having X12 join the JTC 1 TAG as a member rather than establishing liaison between the two groups, noting that it is customary for Standards Developing Organization (SDOs) to join the JTC 1 TAG as members, whereas SC and WG TAGs establish liaisons. (Agenda Item 8.6.2, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
22. JTC 1 TAG members interested in serving as the JTC 1 TAG liaison to the IEC/TC 100 TAG were asked to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator. (Agenda Item 8.6.4, October 1998 minutes) - CARRYOVER
23. The JTC 1 TAG will review the on-line status of the JTC 1 Directives at the December 1998 delegates' meeting. (Agenda Item 8.7, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
24. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the US delegation to the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary to the JTC 1 Secretariat. US delegates are reminded to return the registration form to the meeting host no later than December 10, 1998. (Agenda Item 9.1, October 1998 minutes) - DONE
25. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will distribute the list of action items from the October 20 and 22, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting via email. (Agenda Item 11, October 1998 minutes) - DONE

Reference: JT/98-0457

The draft minutes of the December 15-16, 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/99-0025 ) were approved as presented by unanimous consent (Neumann/Urman).

Reference: JT/99-0025

2. Chairman's Remarks

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson announced that focus of this meeting would be a review the results of the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Rio and planning of the necessary JTC 1 TAG actions in anticipation of the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Seoul.

Mr. Jameson noted that several JTC 1 TAG members had requested the ability to participate in this meeting by teleconference. As such, this meeting was experimental in nature, due to the extent of participation via teleconference. Mr. Jameson encouraged the JTC 1 TAG members to assess the success of teleconference access over the next two days and to consider potential policies for its future use for general participation and maintenance of membership.

2.1 Status of JTC 1 TAG Officers

2.1.1 JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman

As was agreed at the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued a 60-day call for volunteers to serve as JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman. No candidates were identified and a second call was issued (JT/99-0005) and closed on March 5, 1999. No candidates were identified.

Mr. Jameson again stressed the importance of having a JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman is extremely helpful in the preparation for meetings and in ensuring required actions are completed. It was agreed that once a candidate comes forth, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would issue an accelerated call to ensure all members have the opportunity to serve in this capacity.

Reference: JT/99-0005 (second call for volunteers)

2.1.2 JTPG Chairman

As was agreed at the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued a 100-day call for volunteers to serve as JTPG Chairman. No candidates were identified and a second call was issued ( JT/99-0048) and will close on April 16, 1999.

Mr. Jameson encouraged the JTC 1 TAG members to consider serving as JTPG Chairman noting that several actions requiring JTPG consideration have been held pending appointment of a chairman for the committee.

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 as detailed in JT/99-0061. Voting membership on the JTC 1 TAG has dropped by ten organizations since March 1998. A review of JTC 1 TAG membership levels between 1991 and 1999 was conducted. During the period of 1991 to 1999, the average number of voting JTC 1 TAG members has been 37. There are currently 29 voting members on the JTC 1 TAG.

An analysis of the types of JTC 1 TAG letter ballots issued in two periods is detailed in this report. The periods are Fiscal Year 1998 (December 1, 1997 to November 30, 1998) and 1st Quarter 1999 (December 1, 1998 - February 28, 1999).

A review of 1998 audited results shows a positive result of $87K. 1998 ending reserves are at $102K. 1st Quarter 1999 financials will be distributed when available.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to continue tracking membership trends and types of JTC 1 TAG letter ballots issued in future JTC 1 TAG Administrator reports.

Reference: JT/99-0061

3.1 Review of Accelerated JTC 1 TAG Letter Ballots

As background, Mr. Jameson reported that at the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG discussed the large number of accelerated letter ballots issued prior to the meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to look back three months to determine the source of each accelerated ballot (i.e., identify the responsible SC TAG or management issue). The results of the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's survey would be reported to the JTC 1 TAG. It was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG would work on resolving the issuance of large volumes of accelerated letter ballots if specific problem SC TAGs are identified.

As the cause of accelerated ballots was not tracked in the months prior to the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator is not able to determine the reasons that many of the ballots issued between July and October 1998 were accelerated. However, the fact that the on-line balloting system was down for five weeks between July 24 and September 4, 1998 was a large contributor to the number of accelerated ballots issued.

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator began tracking the reasons ballots were accelerated starting December 1, 1998. The results of tracking accelerated JTLBs during the three month period of December 1, 1998 to March 1, 1999 is detailed in JT/99-0062.

The three accelerated JTLBs closing between December 1, 1998 and March 1, 1999 were issued to determine the US National Body vote on FDISs. FDIS ballots are issued for sixty days. In order for an SC TAG recommendation to be considered by the JTC 1 TAG as a thirty-day ballot, there is approximately a seven-day turn around on confirmation that the SC TAG recommendation on the FDIS is the same as the recommendation on the FCD. A ten-day reconsideration period is built into the JTC 1 TAG process to permit a reconsideration ballot in the event of negative votes. Reconsideration ballots would not have been possible for JTLBs 1911 and 1912.

JT/99-0077 details the IEEE TAG Administrator's comments on accelerated ballots. Dr. Pritchard, the IEEE TAG Administrator has also raised the issue of insufficient negotiation of turn around times for SC TAG recommendations to meet the JTC 1 TAG procedures.

Dr. Pritchard, the IEEE TAG Administrator, addressed the JTC 1 TAG. Dr. Pritchard noted that two of the FDIS ballots were not received by either the JTC 1 TAG or the IEEE TAG Administrator until one month after ballots were issued. Dr. Pritchard reminded the committee that SC TAGs do not report to JTC 1 TAG and that the JTC 1 TAG/TD-1 does not apply to the SC TAGs. The MoA developed by the ISSB is the governing document for the JTC 1 TAG and the SC TAGs. Dr. Pritchard expressed concern that the TD-1 does not prescribe time frames for the development of the US National Body response to FDIS ballots. Dr. Pritchard reported his belief that the JTC 1 TAG's dislike of accelerated ballots has given the SC TAG inadequate time to develop recommendations. Dr. Pritchard expressed his desire to conduct another meeting of the affected TAG Administrators to determine acceptable time frames for the development of SC TAG recommendations on FDIS ballots. He expressed concern with addressing this issue in a meeting of the full JTC 1 TAG membership.

Mr. Jameson encouraged Dr. Pritchard to develop a contribution outlining solutions to the issues he has raised for consideration at a future JTC 1 TAG meeting. Mr. Jameson noted that the JTC 1 TAG always welcomes suggestions or proposals for improvement to the procedures that are based on experiences the members have gained. The JTC 1 TAG relies on the SC TAGs for sound technical recommendations. If Dr. Pritchard believes that the JTC 1 TAG is operating in a manner that does not accommodate the SC TAGs, he should take the lead in proposing a solution for himself and the other TAG Administrators. Mr. Jameson noted that if the JTC 1 TAG is unable to provide an unbiased resolution to Dr. Pritchard's satisfaction, there are other venues available.

Action Item: To assist Dr. Pritchard in contacting the affected SC TAG Administrators, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator agreed to forward their contact information to his attention. Additionally, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will send Dr. Pritchard the documentation related to the development of procedures for the handling of FDIS ballots in the US.

Mr. Jameson asked the committee if this reporting activity on accelerated JTC 1 TAG letter ballots should be continued. Dr. Pritchard acknowledged that the report is a useful administrative tool and he does not oppose continuing this reporting activity.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will provide a status report on accelerated JTLBs at future JTC 1 TAG meetings.

Reference: JT/99-0062, 0077 (IEEE TAG Administrator's comments)

3.2 Review of JTC 1 TAG Antitrust Guidelines

ITI counsel developed antitrust guidelines for all ITI-sponsored activities, and ITI counsel requires that the guidelines be reviewed with the committees at the first meeting of the year.

JTC 1 TAG members were asked to read the JTC 1 TAG Antitrust Guidelines so that questions, if any, could be addressed at the March 23-24, 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Several JTC 1 TAG members asked for ITI confirmation that the antitrust guidelines were informative and not prescriptive in nature. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was asked to contact ITI management and counsel for confirmation of the guidelines' advisory nature. Later in the meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator reported that while compliance with the antitrust guidelines is a condition of employment for all ITI staff, the guidelines provide advice to the members. JTC 1 TAG members having specific concerns or questions were asked to forward them to the JTC 1 TAG Administrator for consideration by ITI counsel.

Reference: JT/99-0050

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 has not met since December 1997. JTPG still has several open issues to be addressed.

As noted under agenda item 2.1.2, due to Mr. Jameson's appointment as JTC 1 TAG Chairman, the position of JTPG Chairman is vacant. As was agreed at the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued a 100-day call for volunteers to serve as JTPG Chairman. No candidates were identified and a second call was issued and will close on April 16, 1999.

4.2 JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee

(S. Oksala)

Mr. Oksala, Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee, reported on the activities of the committee since the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee has met twice: December 17, 1998 and March 22, 1999.

Mr. Oksala reviewed the issues considered by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee on the previous day:

• JTC 1 TAG Finances
• JT/99-0073 is the 1998 revenue and financial report for JTC 1 TAG and the 1999 approved budget. The JTC 1 TAG finished 1998 with a $16K larger surplus than was anticipated. The 1999 budget shows an anticipated $5K loss. Mr. Oksala explained that the budget does not reflect an anticipated $15K in income for the development of the JTC 1 balloting system. The 1999 rent allocation is also higher than now anticipated.
• JTC 1 International Program Finances
• JT/99-0069 shows that 1998 revenue for the JTC 1 International Program was $9K over forecast.
• JT/99-0070 shows unaudited 1998 results and the 1999 budget for the JTC 1 International Program. The $66K surplus for 1998 will be used by ANSI before additional funds are sent by ITI to cover 1999 expenses. Due to the $66K surplus for 1998, the anticipated 1999 deficit of $87K has been reduced to approximately $19K, which would result in a reserve of $597K at the end of 1999.
• Mr. Oksala reported that he would contact IEEE to determine possible ways to reduce the $25K expense anticipated to reproduce and mail paper copies of the SC 22/WG 15 POSIX standards developed in IEEE.
• Meetings/Communication with Groups whose IPF Contributions had been Questioned in the Past
• As noted in JT/99-0058, recent meetings with IEEE SESC have convinced the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee that the SESC's standardization activities do not warrant IPF assessment.
• As noted in JT/99-0082, the new EIA TR.42 committee is anticipated to have more members than its predecessor, and as such, more members for IPF assessment. Mr. Oksala noted that EIA has been making IPF contributions as was originally agreed.
• Mr. Oksala has contacted Dr. Tokar of DDC-I, the SC 22/WG 9 TAG Administrator. Dr. Tokar has indicated she is working on a plan whereby the SC 22/WG 9 TAG participants will pay the IPF assessment.
• US National Body Hosting of the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary
• The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee reviewed the documentation on meeting organizers detailed in JT/99-0046 and has selected Preferred Meetings to organize the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. As of March 4, $24K has been collected in response to the special assessment for the US National Body hosting of the 2001 plenary (JT/99-0066).
• JTC 1 TAG Membership Fees
• The JTC 1 TAG discussed the possibility of implementing a tiered membership fee schedule for the JTC 1 TAG. The JTC 1 TAG agreed that a tiered fee schedule was a good idea to try but not was sure it would attract new members. After additional discussion, the JTC 1 TAG addressed the following motion proposed by the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee:

"JTC 1 TAG directs the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee to further examine a tiered membership fee schedule and present a proposal for consideration at the next JTC 1 TAG meeting."

Vote on this motion : Unanimous approval.

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will present a proposal on a tiered membership fee schedule for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.
• Management of IPF Waiver Requests

Prior to this year, IPF waivers were considered by ANSI. Since the JTC 1 TAG now oversees the finances of the JTC 1 International Program, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee was asked to address the management of IPF waiver requests.

Mr. Oksala presented the following JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee recommendation for the management of IPF waiver requests for JTC 1 TAG consideration and approval:

"The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee requests that ITI assume responsibility for managing IPF waiver requests."

Vote on this motion : Unanimous approval.

The motion passes.

Action Item: ITI will contact the other SDOs to determine if any waivers have been granted for their service fees and to notify them that IPF waiver requests will be addressed by ITI from this point on.
• JTC 1 International Program Funding Model
• Mr. Oksala reported that the success of the current funding model depends upon the perception of equity by the affected SDOs/TAG Administrators and the current National Body method of access:
• With regard to the issue of equity, IEEE 802 has indicated concern with EIA's IPF contribution level. The results of the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's survey of SC TAG projects and related JTLBs for 1998 is detailed in JT99-0044.
• The effects of the PAS process and an ISO pilot which includes IEEE, in addition to a potential IEEE 802 proposal to submit documents directly to SC 6, have raised concerns with regard to the current method of National Body access to the international process.

While the role of the National Body process is outside the scope of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee, Mr. Oksala acknowledged that the proposed IEEE 802 action would have financial implications on the US funding of the JTC 1 International Program.

• Although the Finance Committee does not want to cause unnecessary disruption to the current system, the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee members agreed to develop proposals on alternate funding models for consideration at the next Finance Committee meeting. JTC 1 TAG members were also strongly encouraged to submit proposals. As Chairman of the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee, Mr. Oksala has been asked to socialize the issue with EIA and IEEE. As the NCITS representative on the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee, Mr. Michael will socialize the matter within the NCITS community.

In conclusion, Mr. Oksala noted that in the short term the US funding of the JTC 1 International Program is financially sound but there are trends that indicate potential problems with the current funding model in the future.

Action Item: JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to post future JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee agendas (and linked documents) to this item on future JTC 1 TAG agendas.

4.3 JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur

(D. Thewlis)

Mr. Thewlis, the JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur, noted that there had not been much activity on conformity assessment and interoperability issues since the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary.

4.4 JTC 1 TAG IT Implementation Rapporteur

(F. Farance)

Mr. Jameson noted that Mr. Farance was appointed JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur at the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary. Due to Mr. Farance's appointment by JTC 1, it was agreed that he would also serve as the JTC 1 TAG IT Implementation Rapporteur.

5. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc Activities

5.1 JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on TC 100 Activities

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson noted that the IEC/TC 100 TAG had met in January 1999. Ms. Higginbottom had attended the meeting and provided a report. The US TAG to TC 100 had recently forwarded a contribution requesting adequate time to review documents prior to meetings to ensure due process. The IEC/TC 100 AGS is preparing to reorganize. Ms. Higginbottom noted that the US continues to be out classed by other National Bodies which have elected to use TC 100 to work on JTC 1-related activities.

Mr. Jameson reported that no JTC 1 TAG members have volunteered to serve as the JTC 1 TAG liaison to the IEC/TC 100 TAG. Members were encouraged to volunteer to serve in this important capacity.

5.1.1 Review of Comments on JTC 1 N 5587 - IEC 61998/CDV: Model and Framework for Standardization in Multimedia Equipment and Systems

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to JTC 1 N 5587, IEC 61998/CDV: Model and Framework for Standardization in Multimedia Equipment and Systems. Comments were requested from JTC 1 TAG members by March 1 for consideration at this meeting. As JTC 1 TAG members have not provided comments on this document, no comments will be forwarded to JTC 1 or the USNC for consideration.

Mr. Jameson encouraged JTC 1 TAG members to make use of opportunities such as this to comment on IEC/TC 100 documents.
 

Reference: JTC 1 N 5587

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/99-0035. This calendar is used as a planning tool for the JTC 1 TAG and the JTC 1 TAG Administrator.

Reference: JT/99-0035

6.2 JTC 1 Plenary - 2001

At the March 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG approved the US National Body hosting of the JTC 1 Plenary in the spring of 2001. The US offer was accepted at the June 1998 JTC 1 Plenary in Sendai. At the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Rio, the plenary was rescheduled for early November 2001.

At the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee would address the issues related to funding and hosting the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to engage a meeting planner to investigate options for the US hosting. As outlined in JT/99-0046, two meeting organizers have been contacted and have submitted initial estimates to handle the arrangements for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary: Smith, Bucklin & Associates and Preferred Meetings, Incorporated.

At the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting (JT/98-0457), the JTC 1 TAG approved a voluntary assessment of $1K per JTC 1 TAG member organization for the 1999 billing cycle to assist in funding the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. As noted in JT/99-0066, $24K has been collected as of March 4, 1999. The need for future assessments will continue to be evaluated based on additional information to be provided by the meeting organizer.

Mr. Jameson reported that the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee had instructed the JTC 1 TAG Administrator to contract with Preferred Meetings to serve as the meeting organizer for the 2001 JTC 1 Plenary. Mr. Neumann asked that the JTC 1 TAG be kept informed of planning and expense details to ensure a large assessment is not needed to make up a shortfall. Mr. Jameson noted that the JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee is advisory to the JTC 1 TAG. All recommendations on special assessments would require JTC 1 TAG approval. Mr. Jameson anticipated that three years of special assessments in the amount of $1K per JTC 1 TAG member would be adequate to fund the plenary. The meeting organizer will be asked to provide multiple proposals for each of the three requested locations for consideration by all JTC 1 TAG members. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will make a recommendation subject to approval by the JTC 1 TAG.

Action Item: The meeting organizer will be asked to provide multiple proposals for each of the three requested locations for consideration by all JTC 1 TAG members. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will make a recommendation subject to approval by the JTC 1 TAG.

Ms. Higginbottom indicated her unwillingness to set a limit on the expense of hosting the 2001 plenary at this time since the JTC 1 TAG is not sure how much $75K (the anticipated result of three years' collection of special assessments) will buy. Members of the US delegation to past JTC 1 plenaries noted that the US has more resources than most other National Bodies and must provide at least as nice a plenary as past hosts.

It was agreed that the US should attempt to have signed contracts and tentative details prior to the November 1999 plenary in Seoul to avoid a possible change in meeting date.

Action Item: In response to JTC 1 TAG member inquiries, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will investigate whether the special assessments collected to date are in an interest bearing account and report back to the committee.

Mr. Plum has provided the JTC 1 TAG Administrator with contact information for the Sheraton Orchid Hotel on the Kohala coast. Ms. Higginbottom has provided contact information for the Marriott hotel on the San Diego waterfront. JTC 1 TAG members with specific hotel recommendations were asked to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator.

Reference: JT/98-0457 (agenda item 4.2), JT/99-0046 (information on meeting organizers), 0066 (update on collection of special assessment)

6.3 SC 32 Plenary - 2000

At the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offer to host the SC 32 Plenary and WG meetings in early 2000 was discussed (JT/98-0372). As noted in the EPA offer, the EPA can provide all funding and support except for coffee breaks and a delegates' reception. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has contacted the officers of the US TAGs to SC 32 to explain that providing refreshments is mandatory. The SC 32 TAG officers are working on a plan to fund the refreshments and delegates' reception.

There has been no update since the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Action Item: Upon receipt of the remaining required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 32 Plenary and WG meetings in 2000, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval.

Reference: JT/98-0372 (EPA request)

6.4 SC 34 Plenary - 1999

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator updates the schedule of JTC 1 and SC Plenary meetings prior to every JTC 1 TAG meeting. Prior to the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator reviewed the SC web sites for future meeting schedules and noticed that an SC 34 Plenary was scheduled to be hosted by the US National Body in November or December of 1999.

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator reported that Dr. Bernardini (NCITS/V1 Chairman) has been notified of the US requirements and approval process associated with hosting an SC Plenary meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has contacted the V1 Chairman to obtain the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 34 in 1999.

Action Item: Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 34 Plenary in 1999, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval.

Mr. Jameson noted that one of the reasons the JTC 1 TAG maintains the Seven-Year JTC 1/SC Plenary Hosting Calendar is to ensure that the US is meeting its responsibility with regard to equitable hosting cycles. This is the second year in a row that the US will host an SC 34 Plenary.

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

7.1 Status of the SC 24 Chairman

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson provided background on the status of the SC 24 Chairman. As was discussed at the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, Dr. Carson did not receive the required number of votes for US National Body endorsement as the US candidate to serve as SC 24 Chairman. The JTC 1 TAG was notified that Dr. Carson had filed an appeal with the JTC 1 TAG Administrator over this decision of the JTC 1 TAG.

As reported in JT/99-0003, the Appeals Panel decided that the JTC 1 TAG procedures for balloting and for conducting appeals were followed by the JTC 1 TAG and its Administrator for JTLB 1777 and for Dr. Carson's appeal.

The JTC 1 TAG should initiate plans to endorse a Chairman for SC 24. To implement the decision of the Appeals Panel, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator issued a 30-day call for volunteers to serve as the US candidate for SC 24 Chairman (JT/99-0004). The call closed on February 8, 1999 and Dr. Carson was the sole candidate. JT/99-0038 is Dr. Carson's documentation in support for  volunteering for this position. The NCITS/H3 endorsement package is contained in JT/99-0080.

As noted in the results of the appeal (JT/99-0003) and the call for volunteers (JT/99-0004), all candidates would be given the opportunity to address the JTC 1 TAG at the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.  A JTC 1 TAG letter ballot will be issued following the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting to determine US National Body endorsement of Dr. Carson as the US candidate to serve as SC 24 Chairman.

Dr. Carson accepted the invitation to address the JTC 1 TAG and was present at the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. Dr. Carson noted JTC 1 TAG receipt of the required documentation in support of his candidacy. In addition to the H3 endorsement, he noted that the SC 24 Secretariat has requested that he be reindorsed. Dr. Carson also referred to an SC 24 resolution from their last plenary unanimously endorsing him as Acting SC 24 Chairman. Dr. Carson invited the JTC 1 TAG to request clarification on issues relating to his candidacy as SC 24 Chairman.

Mr. Neumann asked Dr. Carson to addresses the concerns and comments accompanying votes on the JTC 1 TAG letter ballot for his endorsement as the US candidate for SC 24 Chairman. Mr. Jameson reminded the JTC 1 TAG that our procedures do not permit disclosure of tallies or ballot comments on personnel ballots. Mr. Neumann requested that the JTC 1 TAG enter executive session to address the committee's concerns.

Mr. Jameson noted that during executive session, minutes are not recorded. Discussions held during executive session are private and are not to be discussed outside of this meeting. Mr. Jameson asked the JTC 1 TAG members to honor this confidentiality. It was agreed that although Dr. Carson was not a JTC 1 TAG member, there was no value in excluding his participation from the executive session.

Following executive session, Mr. Jameson thanked Dr. Carson for attending and having this discussion with JTC 1 TAG.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a JTC 1 TAG letter ballot following the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting to determine US National Body endorsement of Dr. Carson as the US candidate to serve as SC 24 Chairman.

Reference: JT/99-0003 (results of appeal), 0004 (call for volunteers), 0038 (candidate's documentation), 0080 (H3 endorsement package)

7.2 Review of Revised SC 31 TAG Procedures

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson reported that JTC 1 TAG members were asked to review the revised SC 31 TAG procedures ( JT/99-0040) and submit comments by March 8, 1999 for consideration at the March 23-24 JTC 1 TAG meeting. Under the terms of the MoA between JTC 1 TAG and Subsidiary TAGs, the JTC 1 TAG reviews the procedures of the SC TAGs to ensure no conflict with JTC 1 TAG procedures. Normally this review would be referred to JTPG, but the committee is currently dysfunctional. Ms. Garner reported that editorial changes were received from AT&T and were forwarded to Mr. Mullen, the SC 31 TAG Administrator. As no substantive comments have been received from JTC 1 TAG members, comments will not be submitted on the revised SC 31 TAG procedures.

Reference: JT/99-0040

7.3 For Action - Approval of NCITS Request to Serve as the SC 6/WG 7 TAG Administrator

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to the NCITS request to serve as the SC 6/WG 7 TAG and TAG Administrator as detailed in JT/99-0063. SC 6/WG 7's work was previously within SC 33 and was moved to SC 6/WG 7 with disbandment of SC 33.  NCITS held the TAG assignment when it was part of SC 33 PoW.  Mrs. Higginbottom noted that NCITS will abstain on projects of no interest to US and will work to obtain cancellation of these projects. SC 6 TAG approval of the NCITS request to serve as the SC 6/WG 7 TAG and TAG Administrator is detailed in JT/99-0064.

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

(Kurihara/Higginbottom)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the assignment of SC 6/WG 7 TAG and TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS, the National Committee for Information Technology Standards, as agreed by NCITS and the SC 6 TAG."

Vote on this motion: Unanimous consent

The motion passes.

Reference: JT/99-0063 (NCITS request), 0064 (SC 6 TAG approval of NCITS request)

7.4 Status of the SC 22 Chairman

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to JT/99-0091, correspondence from Mr. Follett, the current SC 22 Chairman. As noted in Mr. Follett's letter, his term as SC 22 Chairman will expire following the September 1999 SC 22 Plenary. Mr. Follett has served two terms as SC 22 Chairman, the maximum prescribed under the JTC 1 Directives. As noted in Mr. Follett's correspondence, the US candidate should be prepared to attend the September 1999 SC 22 Plenary.  Mr. Jameson noted that since the US National Body holds the SC 22 Secretariat, it is obligated to provide a chairman.

Action Item: In order to be prepared to put forth a US Candidate for SC 22 Chairman, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a 60-day call for volunteers to the members of the US TAG to SC 22.

Reference: JT/99-0091 (letter from SC 22 Chairman)

8. New Business

8.1 IEEE 1484 Learning Technology Standards Committee (LTSC)

(F. Farance)

Mr. Jameson noted that Mr. Farance had requested time on the JTC 1 TAG agenda to report on the activities of the IEEE 1484 Learning Technology Standards Committee (LTSC). Learning technology is defined as information technology integrated within a learning situation. The mission of the LTSC and its working groups is to develop technical standards, recommended practices and guides for software components, tools, technologies and design methods that facilitate the development, deployment, maintenance and interoperation of computer implementations of education and training components and systems.

Mr. Farance, Vice Chairman of IEEE 1484, gave a presentation on the work of the LTSC and its approximately 20 WGs and SGs. The LTSC is looking to infuse this work internationally as a possible new JTC 1 Subcommittee. IEEE 1484 believes that international participation is important for wide adoption and acceptance of their standards and believes JTC 1 would be a great home for this activity. Mr. Farance noted that the proposal had the support of the US WG chairs within IEEE 1484.

Mr. Farance's presentation included a proposal that a new JTC 1 Subcommittee be established for Learning Technology. The proposal suggest that the US supply the Secretariat (US Army) and the Chairman (Mr. Farance).

Messrs. Jameson and Frost agreed that Mr. Farance's proposal provided a good opportunity for JTC 1 to infuse new technologies into its program of work. Ms. Higginbottom expressed interest in the proposal as it provided an opportunity for JTC 1 to attract new work and maintain its viability.

Noting the lack of opposition to this proposal, Mr. Jameson constituted an ad hoc to develop a US proposal for the establishment of a new JTC 1 Subcommittee on Learning Technology. Mr. Farance will lead the ad hoc activity. Mr. Michael (Apple), Ms. Higginbottom (Hewlett-Packard), Mr. Kurihara (ICCP) and Mr. Deese (Sony) agreed to participate on the ad hoc.

The ad hoc will prepare a report for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. It was agreed that solid business case development was a key component of the proposal - market relevance, need, justification, and resources behind the concept of the new SC should be provided. It was agreed that it might be beneficial to leave the proposed organizational structure out of the initial proposal to prevent National Bodies opposing the proposed structure from voting against the proposal on that reason alone. If approved at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the US proposal for the establishment of a new JTC 1 Subcommittee on Learning Technology could be submitted prior to the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Seoul. The ad hoc was also chartered to work on a proposal for US acquisition of the Secretariat for the new SC.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Learning Technology will prepare a report for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. Additional JTC 1 TAG members interested in participation on JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Learning Technology should notify JTC 1 TAG Administrator.

8.2 For Action - ANSI Request for JTC 1 TAG Comments on ISO/TMB Vote 3 - MoU between ISO and the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)

(S. Jameson)

As noted in JT/99-0059, ANSI has requested JTC 1 TAG comments on ISO/TMB Vote 3 - the proposed MoU between ISO and the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) (to guide ANSI vote at ISO/TMB). The JTC 1 TAG Administrator requested comments by March 17 for consideration at the March 23-24 JTC 1 TAG meeting. The JTC 1 request for comments is detailed in JTC 1 N 5777.

Unisys comments on the proposed MoU are detailed in JT/99-0060. Mr. Oksala reviewed the Unisys comments, noting that Unisys believes the MoU to be unnecessary and possibly counterproductive. Unisys believes that IFIP can conduct IT standardization in JTC 1 and that the MoU could result in duplicative or conflicting standards. The areas of IFIP interest are all areas of JTC 1's program of work and other ISO TCs would also be affected. The list of IFIP participants appears to exclude companies.

AT&T comments on the proposed MoU are detailed in JT/99-0087. Mr. Frost reviewed the AT&T comments, noting that AT&T opposes the current proposal regarding the publication of ISO standards based on an MoU between ISO and IFIP, mainly because IFIP's area of work is within Information Technology, which is the scope of JTC 1's work. AT&T notes that various mechanisms are already in place to progress the work of IFIP, such as the JTC 1 PAS process, the fast-track process and Category C liaison status.

Messrs. Oksala and Frost drafted proposed JTC 1 TAG contributions, noting that slightly modified contributions would be submitted to each of the bodies requesting comments (ANSI, JTC 1 and the USNC). Mr. Oksala reviewed the contribution to be submitted to ANSI:

The US Technical Advisory Group to JTC 1 (JTC 1 TAG) has reviewed the proposed MOU with IFIP and believes it to be unnecessary. A review of IFIP's web site indicates that:

• The IFIP program of work appears to be largely within the scope of JTC 1; note working groups on algorithmic languages, formal descriptions, database, software requirements engineering, computer graphics, architectures and protocols for computer networks, network management, wireless communication, office information systems, smart cards, security, microsystems, etc.
• Their program could also impact other ISO or IEC groups. We note working groups on industrial software quality and certification, product specification and product documentation, distance learning, home oriented informatics and telematics, user interface engineering, and human error, safety, and system development.
• Participants include individuals, national and international governments, and scientific and professional organizations. It appears to exclude companies.

We believe that IFIP could conduct any standardization efforts in the field of information technology in JTC 1. JTC 1 has several established mechanisms for processing standards from other organizations, e.g., Fast Track, PAS, and participation through Category C liaisons. Such alternatives should be considered prior to pursuing an MoU that would result in publication of Information Technology standards (with possible duplication or conflict) within ISO but outside of JTC 1.

(Oksala/Frost)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the contributions on the proposed MoU between ISO and IFIP as presented and instructs the JTC 1 TAG Administrator to forward them to ANSI for consideration on their vote on the related ISO/TMB ballot, to JTC 1 (in response to JTC 1 N 5777) and to the USNC, in anticipation of their request for JTC 1 TAG input."

Vote on this motion: Unanimous consent

The motion passes.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will assign separate document numbers to the three contributions on the proposed MoU between ISO and IFIP and submit them to the appropriate bodies for consideration.

Reference: JT/99-0059 (request for comments), 0060 (Unisys comments), 0087 (AT&T comments), JTC 1 N 5777 (JTC 1 request for comments)

8.3 For Action - Determination of US National Body Vote on FDIS 14753 (Information technology - Open Distributed Processing - Interface references and binding)

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson noted that the international ballot on FDIS 14753 closes on May 4, 1999. The IEEE SC 7 TAG Administrator's recommendation that the US vote to abstain on FDIS 14753 is detailed in JT/99-0068. Even though the SC 7 TAG is not able to make recommendation, the JTC 1 TAG has an obligation to vote.   Noting that the US experts and TAG for ODP activity was held by NCITS/T3 prior to the JTC 1 reorganization, NCITS has proposed an alternative recommendation of approve as presented for FDIS 14753 (JT/99-0072).

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

(Oksala/Bertine)

"The JTC 1 TAG approves the US National Body vote of "Approve as presented" on FDIS 14753, Information technology - Open Distributed Processing - Interface references and binding."

Vote on this motion:  Unanimous consent

The motion passes.

Reference: JT/99-0068 (SC 7 TAG Administrator's recommendation), 0072 (NCITS recommendation)

8.4 Status US Comments on JTC 1 N 5760 - Application from EUROPAY International for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for EUROPAY International's Open Terminal Architecture (OTA) Technology

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson noted that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's call for comments (JT/99-0042) on JTC 1 N 5760, the EUROPAY PAS submitter application, closed on March 18, 1999. No comments were received.

As noted in the call for comments, the JTC 1 TAG Chairman would normally appoint an ad hoc to consider all comments received and to develop a recommendation to be balloted by the JTC 1 TAG. In the absence of a request to extend the comment period, it was agreed that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would issue a JTLB proposing the USNB vote on JTC 1 N 5760 of "Approve as Presented."

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a JTLB proposing the USNB vote on JTC 1 N 5760 of "Approve as Presented."

Reference: JT/99-0042 (call for comments), JTC 1 N 5760 (EUROPAY International's application)

9. Other Business

9.1 AIF Liaison Report

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson explained that the ANSI International Forum (AIF) is an advisory group that provides input to the ANSI International Committee. The AIF membership is comprised of US Chairmen and Secretariats of ISO TCs and SCs, as well as US TAG Administrators.

Mr. Jameson, the JTC 1 TAG representative on the ANSI/AIF, reported that the AIF had met in August 1998 and January 1999.

The report of the August 1998 AIF meeting is contained in JT/98-0463. Mr. Jameson noted that no items of interest to the JTC 1 TAG were discussed.

The report of the January 1999 AIF meeting is contained in JT/99-0089. Specific items of interest to the JTC 1 TAG addressed at the January 1999 AIF meeting included:

• agenda item 5.3 - use of business plans by ISO TCs. Mr. Jameson noted that Business Plans are already required of JTC 1 and its SCs.
• agenda item 5.4 - core performance indicators. Mr. Jameson reported that JTC 1 is also looking into metrics of performance.
• agenda item 5.7 - membership in ISO TAGs. Mr. Jameson noted that there is question to direct applicability of the membership changes with regard to JTAGs (joint TAGs between ISO and IEC).
• agenda item 9.1 - ISO/TC 42 and IEC/TC 100 turf issue in area of still photography/digital cameras. Mr. Jameson reported that both ISO and IEC have claimed this technology as theirs and both plan on progressing their own standards. It was noted that JTC 1 loses regardless of who wins in this battle as IT industry interests are not represented.
• agenda item 9.2 - MoU between ISO and IFIP. This issue has been addressed under agenda item 8.2 of the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG agenda. (already addressed in this agenda)

The remaining 1999 AIF meeting schedule is as follows:

May 3, 1999	Washington, DC
October 4, 1999	New York, NY

Mrs. Rajchel noted that the ISO TMB Chair will be attending the May 1999 AIF meeting. Mr. Jameson indicated his intent to attend the May 1999 AIF meeting on behalf of the JTC 1 TAG.

Reference: JT/98-0463 (report of August 1998 AIF meeting), JT/99-0089 (report of January 1999 AIF meeting)

9.2 MH10/US TAG to ISO/TC 122 Concerns Regarding SC 31 NPs

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to the JTC 1 TAG Administrator's request for SC 31 TAG input on MH10/US TAG to ISO/TC 122 concerns regarding three New Work Item Proposals within SC 31 (JT/98-0178):

JTC 1 N 5246 - Proposal for a new work item on Radio-Frequency Identification for Item Management - Application Requirements/Transaction Message Profiles

 

JTC 1 N 5247 - Proposal for a new work item on Radio-Frequency Identification for Item Management - Data Objects

 

JTC 1 N 5252 - Proposal for a new work item on Radio-Frequency Identification for Item Management - Application Requirements Profiles

The SC 31 Chairman had contacted the JTC 1 TAG Chairman requesting a meeting between the officers of the JTC 1 TAG, MH10/TC 122 TAG, and the SC 31 TAG to keep dialogue open between the involved groups.

Following the July 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator was directed to contact the SC 31 TAG Administrator requesting SC 31 TAG input on the matter (JT/98-0291). SC 31 TAG input is detailed in JT/98-0307.

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator attempted on several occasions to schedule a meeting between the officers of the JTC 1 TAG, the US SC 31 TAG and MH10/US TAG to ISO/TC 122. Unfortunately, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator withdrew its offer to host and withdrew JTC 1 TAG participation in the RFID summit scheduled for March 16, 1999 due to the attempt by a participant to exclude US interests from participation (JT/99-0071). As noted in JT/99-0083, Mr. Oksala, the ISSB Chairman, has invited the interested parties to participate in an ISSB sponsored meeting.

As the three NPs have long been approved and assimilated into the SC 31 program of work, it was agreed to drop this issue from future JTC 1 TAG agendas.

Reference: JT/98-0178 (request for SC 31 TAG input), 0210 (TC 122 TAG concerns), 0291 (second request for SC 31 TAG input), 0307 (SC 31 TAG input), JT/99-0071 (withdrawal of meeting host), 0083 (ISSB call for RFID meeting)

9.3 Report of the  ISO/TC 154 TAG Meeting

(J. Smith)

Following the October 1998 JTC 1 TAG meeting, Mr. Smith agreed to serve as the JTC 1 TAG liaison to the ISO/TC 154 TAG with the understanding that he also participates as the US DoD representative. He agreed to attend TC 154 TAG meetings as the JTC 1 TAG liaison in an information gathering capacity.

Mr. Smith attended the X12 and ISO/TC 154 TAG meetings held in February 1999. Mr. Smith noted that 10 members from 8 companies were represented at the ISO/TC 154 TAG meeting which traditionally meets concurrently with the X12 trimester meetings. The TC 154 TAG meeting was two hours in duration. Mr. Smith noted the perception that TC 154 TAG activity provides key X12 people with another entry into the international EDI community. The ISO/TC 154 TAG strongly supports JTC 1 objection to further activity on the BSR, however, ISO/TC 154 has established two new NPs on BSR activity. The US was urged not to participate in the activities as the US opposed their formation.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the ISO/TC 154 TAG Administrator that Mr. Smith will serve as the JTC 1 TAG Liaison to the ISO/TC 154 TAG.

10. Report of the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Plenary Meeting - 26-29 January 1999 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(S. Jameson)

Mr. Jameson served as the US Head of Delegation to the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. JT/99-0092 is the US HoD report of the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary. The plenary resolutions are contained in JTC 1 N 5748.  Mr. Jameson thanked ANSI for the demonstration of IT capabilities provided by the JTC 1 Secretariat.

Reference: JT/99-0092 (US HoD Report), JTC 1 N 5748 (JTC 1 Resolutions)

10.1.1 Officer Appointments - Rio Resolutions 2 and 3

Mr. Jameson noted that the following Rio resolutions addressed officer appointments:

• Resolution 2 notes the appointment of the following JTC 1 officers:
• Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur - Mr. Dave Thewlis
• JTC 1/ITU-T Liaison - Mrs. Isabelle Valet-Harper
• JTC 1/CASCO Liaison - Mr. Joel Urman
• JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur and JTC 1/ITSIG Liaison - Mr. Frank Farance
• Resolution 3 records JTC 1 appreciation of its former JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur and JTC 1/ITSIG Liaison, Mr. Clyde Camp.

10.1.2 Disbandment of the JTC 1 Registration Authority Rapporteur Group - Rio Resolution 5

Mr. Jameson reported that Rio Resolution 5 notes the disbandment of the JTC 1 Registration Authority Rapporteur Group and JTC 1 appreciation to Mr. Gary Robinson, the former JTC 1 Registration Authority Rapporteur.

The JTC 1 Secretariat, in consultation with RA experts, will serve as the contact for questions related to JTC 1 Registration Authority activities and will report on RA activity at each JTC 1 Plenary.

10.1.3 Functioning/Activities of SC 2 - Rio Resolutions 18 and 19

The JTC 1 TAG reviewed Rio resolution 18 which notes the SC 2 response to the Netherlands's concerns with the functioning of SC 2. Resolution 19 notes the Japanese concerns regarding the activities of SC 2 as detailed in JTC 1 N 5698. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has request NCITS/L2 comments on N 5754 (JTC 1 request for comments on JTC 1 N 5698) by May 24 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. L2 comments are detailed in JT/99-0043 and will be considered at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. Mr. Jameson asked the JTC 1 TAG members to consider three possible courses of action:

1. The JTC 1 TAG could approve and forward the L2 comments as a US contribution
2. The JTC 1 TAG could review the L2 comments and formulate their own contribution.
3. The JTC 1 TAG could decide not to forward a contribution on this matter.

Action Item: JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review the documentation related to the functioning of SC 2 (JTC 1 N5698, N 5754, N 5766 and JT/99-0043) and to submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Irish comments on JTC 1 N 5754 are detailed in JTC 1 N 5766.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5698, N 5754, N 5766, JT/99-0043 (L2 comments)

10.1.4 Administration of SC 35 and Modification of SC 35's Scope - Rio Resolutions 20 and 21

As noted in Rio resolution 20, JTC 1 endorsed the French offer to assume the SC 35 Secretariat and provide the SC 35 Chairman. Rio resolution 21 notes the concerns of several JTC 1 National Bodies with the proposed modification of SC 35 scope. JTC 1 has requested that SC 35 reconsider the proposed revised scope (JTC 1 N 5615) and to work with ISO/TC 159 to resolve potential overlaps between their scopes.

10.1.5 Disbandment of the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group - Rio Resolution 35

Rio resolution 35 records the disbandment of the JTC 1 Global Information Infrastructure Rapporteur Group and JTC 1 appreciation the Mr. Henry Ryan, the former JTC 1 GII Rapporteur.  GII work will continue in the SCs.

10.1.6 Administration of SC 34 - Rio Resolution 36

Mr. Jameson reported that Rio resolution 36 notes JTC 1 endorsement of the US National Body offer to assume the SC 34 Secretariat and provide the SC 34 Chairman. The US has endorsed Dr. James Moore as the US candidate for SC 34 Chairman - pending JTC 1 appointment.  ANSI provides the SC 34 Secretariat.

10.1.7 Disbandment of SC 1 - Rio Resolution 39

As noted in Rio resolution 39, SC 1 was disbanded effective immediately and all work in progress was canceled. JTC 1 will handle the maintenance of published SC 1 standards. JTC 1 appreciation of Ms. Elizabeth Blanchon, the former SC 1 Chairman, and the National Body of Canada, host of the SC 1 website, was noted.

Mrs. Rajchel noted that three parts of an SC 1 standard were ready for FDIS ballot following the JTC 1 Plenary. The JTC 1 Chairman and Secretariat agreed that they should be processed. Mr. Jameson noted that the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will ask NCITS/K5, the US experts to the former SC 1, for recommendations on the three FDIS ballots.

Action Item: Upon receipt of the three FDIS ballots related to SC 1 standards, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will ask NCITS/K5, the US experts to the former SC 1, for recommendations on the three FDIS ballots.

10.1.8 Cultural and Linguistic Adaptability and User Interfaces - Rio Resolutions 44a and 44b

Rio resolution 44a records JTC 1 acceptance of the CLAUI Technical Direction Ad Hoc meeting and the recommendations contained therein (JTC 1 N 5629), with the exception noted in resolution 44b and with modification to recommendation 13. Resolution 44b notes JTC 1's rejection of recommendation 12 of the CLAU Ad Hoc meeting.

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to JTC 1 N 5780, the Report of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc Group on the Assessment of Business Teams, presented at the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5780 (report of ad hoc)

10.2.1 Disbandment of Imaging and Graphics Business Team - Rio Resolution 9

Rio resolution 9 records the disbandment of the JTC 1 Imaging and Graphics Business Team and notes JTC 1 appreciation to Mr. Jerry Smith, the business team leader. SC 24 has been invited to continue discussions concerning Interaction and Fundamental Objects.

10.2.2 JTC 1 Business Teams - Rio Resolution 34

As noted in Rio resolution 34:

• JTC 1 reaffirmed the purpose and use of business teams. Future Business Team proposals shall include a business plan that clearly identifies the business need and the key resources required.
• The JTC 1 Secretariat will distribute the business team report to any SCs identified in the report and to JTC 1 National Bodies, at the conclusion of the business team activity, with a request to consider the business team's recommendations and to take appropriate action, including the submission of NPs, during the succeeding JTC 1 Plenary cycle.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5758

10.3.1 JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur - Rio Resolution 3

Resolution 3 records JTC 1 appreciation of its former JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur and JTC 1/ITSIG Liaison, Mr. Clyde Camp. Mr. Frank Farance will serve as his replacement.

10.3.2 JTC 1 Participation in ITSIG - Rio Resolution 4

As noted in Rio resolution 4, Mr. Frank Farance will serve as the JTC 1 Representative to ITSIG. JTC 1 has been invited to participate in several ITSIG project teams (JTC 1 N 5640). In response to the JTC 1 request for participants ( JTC 1 N 5752), the JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested that JTC 1 TAG members interested in participation on the ITSIG project teams reply as soon as possible. No JTC 1 TAG members have volunteered to date.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5640, N 5752

10.3.3 Availability of Electronic Documents - Rio Resolution 40

Rio resolution 40 notes JTC 1 approval of the request to place ISO/IEC 11404:1996 - Language Independent Datatypes on the World Wide Web.  Mr. Jameson noted that the document met criteria (based upon a US contribution) approved at the Sendai plenary.

Mrs. Rajchel noted that IEC remains resistant to electronic and free availability of documents and has even proposed charging more for standards to support the volunteers who develop the standards. She noted that IEC has not approved any requests for electronic availability since the Ottawa Plenary in September 1997.

10.4.1 Processing of Corrigenda for Mature Standards - Rio Resolution 11

Rio resolution 11 notes JTC 1 approval of modification to the JTC 1 Directives to cover the case whereby Corrigenda for mature standards are produced not by an SC, but by a National Body or a JTC 1 Category A Liaison body responsible for the maintenance of the standard. These provisions are required to enable the processing of corrigenda to former SC 33 standards being maintained either by the UK or ITU-T.

10.4.2 Extension of the Trial Period for Normative Referencing of Specifications other than International Standards - Rio Resolution 12

Rio resolution 12 notes that the trial period for the JTC 1 Policy on Normative Referencing of Specifications other than International Standards ended in July 1998. JTC 1 approved the extension of the trial period through the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary. JTC 1 further requested that the SCs report on their use of the policy. JTC 1 N 5753 is the request for National Bodies to make proposals and comments relating to the revision of the guidelines as contained in JTC 1 N 4046 and JTC 1 N 4047. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments no later than May 24 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.  JTC 1 TAG members are encouraged to review the documents and submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration in June.

Action Item: JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review the documents related to the extension of the trial period for the normative referencing of specifications other than International Standard (JTC 1 N 4046, N 4047, N 5753) and to submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Reference: JTC 1 N 4046, N 4047, N 5753

Mr. Jameson referred the JTC 1 TAG to JTC 1 N 5779, the Report of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc Meeting on Revision of the PAS Process, presented at the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5779 (report of ad hoc)

10.5.1 Incorporation of the PAS Process into Normal JTC 1 Operations - Rio Resolution 13

Rio resolution 13 notes conclusion of the PAS process trial period and resolves that the PAS process should be incorporated into normal JTC 1 operations. JTC 1 approval of the revised PAS Management Guide (JTC 1 N 5746) was noted and the JTC 1 Secretariat was instructed to prepare updated text for the JTC 1 Directives reflecting the revised PAS Management Guide for subsequent review and approval by JTC 1. JTC 1 appreciation of Mr. Ulrich Hartmann for his leadership of the JTC 1 Ad Hoc on Revision of the PAS Process was expressed.

The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments on JTC 1 N 5781 - Text for the JTC 1 Directives to Reflect the Revised PAS Management Guide, no later than April 19.  Assuming comments are received, an ad hoc will be formed to develop a recommendation to balloted by the  JTC 1 TAG ballot to determine the US vote on JTC 1 N 5781.

Action Item: JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review JTC 1 N 5781 - Text for the JTC 1 Directives to Reflect the Revised PAS Management Guide, and to submit comments no later than April 19, 1999. Assuming comments are received, an ad hoc will be formed to develop a recommendation to balloted by the  JTC 1 TAG ballot to determine the US vote on JTC 1 N 5781.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5746, N 5781

10.5.2 Revised PAS Process Implementation - Rio Resolution 14

Rio resolution 14 reviews the implementation of the revised PAS Management Guide as contained in JTC 1 N 5746. Transition considerations include:

• the revised rules will apply for new PAS submitter applications submitted after February 1, 1999
• existing, approved PAS submitters' current status will not be affected
• requalification of existing PAS submitters will be conducted under the revised procedures upon expiration of their current term
• the JTC 1 Secretariat will inform PAS submitters whose status has expired or will expire by April 1, 1999 of the three-month period where they can reapply under the revised rules (submissions may be made under the existing rules during this period)
• new submissions from existing PAS submitters are encouraged to follow the revised procedures as soon as possible and not later than the date on which the submitter's re-qualification is decided by JTC 1

10.5.3 Enhancements of the JTC 1 PAS Process - Rio Resolution 15

Rio resolution 15 details the actions JTC 1 has requested of its Secretariat and Chairman to enhance the JTC 1 PAS process.

10.5.4 Creation of the ISO/IEC/JTC 1 PAS Logo - Rio Resolution 16

Resolution 16 notes JTC 1 instruction that its Secretariat create a PAS logo for internal JTC 1 use and prepare guidelines for external use of the logo for JTC 1 National Body review and approval.

10.5.5 PAS Explanatory Report Template - Rio Resolution 17

Rio resolution 17 notes JTC 1 acceptance of the US National Body offer to prepare, by March 15, 1999, an Explanatory Report Template to be used by PAS submitters. The proposed Explanatory Report Template will be distributed to JTC 1 National Bodies for review and comment.

It was noted that some approved PAS submitters are waiting for explanatory report template so that they can reapply as submitters. Mr. Jameson reported that Mr. Kisor understood the need to expedite the development of the Explanatory Report Template.

10.6 JTC 1 Liaison with IEC/TC 100 - Rio Resolution 8

As noted in Rio resolution 8, JTC 1 will explore ways to coordinate activities of mutual interest, cooperate at the project level, align the technical standards for referencing to each other's work, encourage mutual communication and cooperation between subcommittees. The appointment of liaison officers by both committees as well as participation in each other's meetings was endorsed. The JTC 1 Chairman will designate a liaison officer to IEC/TC 100.

10.7 Appropriate Working Methods between JTC 1 and CEN/ISSS - Rio Resolution 22

In Rio resolution 22, JTC 1 notes that collaboration between JTC 1 and CEN/ISSS should be accomplished in accordance with the Vienna Agreement, that is by mutual representation at meetings. CEN/ISSS CWAs (CEN Workshop Agreements) may be submitted by the CEN/ISSS workshop secretariat for accelerated NP/CD processing in JTC 1.

10.8 ISO/TC 154 - Rio Resolution 45

Rio resolution 45 instructs the JTC 1 Secretariat to request that an ad hoc group be convened of representatives of JTC 1 and ISO/TC 154 at the invitation of Germany, to identify issues between the TCs that require immediate consideration and measures to address them and to identify areas where cooperation is desirable, and the appropriate means of working together.

10.8.1 Progression of IS 9735 - Rio Resolution 47

As noted in Rio resolution 47, JTC 1 has requested that Canada provide detailed technical recommendations on DIS 9735 as soon as possible. Additionally, JTC 1 requests that SC 27 experts assist Canada in the technical solutions to expedite JTC 1's collaborative effort with ISO/TC 154. Finally, the JTC 1 Secretariat was instructed to notify ITTF that the JTC 1 objection to the publication of DIS 9735 has been rescinded.

Rio resolution 6 authorizes the JTC 1 delegation to future MoU Management Group meetings. Chairmen of SCs 2, 17, 24, 27 and 34 were each invited to name a delegate to represent the SC.

Resolution 7 notes receipt of the MoU Management Group report as detailed in JTC 1 N 5749. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator requested comments on JTC 1 N 5749 no later than March 8 for consideration at the March 23-24 JTC 1 TAG meeting. No comments have been received to date.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5749

Rio resolution 37 authorizes the JTC 1 delegation to future JTAG 2 meetings.  Mr. Kisor of the US will serve as the JTC 1 HoD.

10.11 Request from IEC on the Use of JTC 1 Standards - Rio Resolution 10

Rio resolution 10 instructs the JTC 1 Secretariat to forward JTC 1 National Body input on the adoption and use of JTC 1 standards to IEC. JTC 1 N 5759 details the JTC 1 Secretariat's transmission to IEC.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5759 (only the first two pages of the document are available here)

As noted in Rio resolution 43, JTC 1 appointed the JTC 1 Chairman, the JTC 1/ITU-T Liaison officer and the JTC 1/IEC/TC 100 Liaison officer to participate as observers in GSC-5 on behalf of JTC 1. The JTC 1 Chairman will report back at the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary.

10.13 Consumer Requirements - Rio Resolution 46

Rio resolution 46 notes JTC 1's request that subordinate bodies consider the generic requirements for standards likely to be used by or impact directly on consumers, as identified in ANEC98/ICT/06 Section 8.1 (February 1998), where applicable, when developing standards.

The JTC 1 Secretariat was instructed to advise COPOLOCO and ANEC of this decision and to thank ANEC for its work. ANEC will be requested to provide the JTC 1 Secretariat with future updates to its list of generic requirements.

10.14 SC Business Plans - Rio Resolution 23

As noted in Rio resolution 23, the JTC 1 Secretariat will correspond with SC Chairmen to encourage the timely submission of their SC Business Plans to JTC 1 Plenary meetings.

JTC 1 N 5787 is the revised Business Plan template for JTC 1 and JTC 1 Subcommittees.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5787

10.15.1 Timing of Contributions for the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Korea - Rio Resolution 1

Rio resolution 1 establishes deadlines for contributions for the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Seoul. The deadlines have been transmitted in JTC 1 N 5751.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5751

10.15.2 Metrics of JTC 1 Accomplishments - Rio Resolution 24

Rio resolution 24 encourages JTC 1 National Bodies and SCs to provide contributions detailing methods of measuring the effectiveness of JTC 1 Accomplishments. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments on JTC 1 N 5755 - Request for Metrics of JTC 1 Accomplishments, no later than May 24 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. No comments have been received to date.

Action Item: JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review JTC 1 N 5755 - Request for Metrics of JTC 1 Accomplishments, and submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5755

10.15.3 Production Statistics - Rio Resolution 25

As noted in Rio resolution 25, JTC 1 has requested that ITTF provide statistics on the number of approved ISs, Revisions, DISs for incorporation in the JTC 1 Business Plan.

10.15.4 Deliverables for Next Plenary Period - Rio Resolution 26

Rio resolution 26 asks the JTC 1 Chairman, Secretariat, National Bodies and SCs to consider their responsibilities for advancing JTC 1 deliverables during the next JTC 1 Plenary period.

10.15.5 Format of JTC 1 Plenaries and Future Meeting Schedule - Rio Resolutions 27, 28 and 29

Rio resolution 27 notes that the JTC 1 Chairmen's Forum will be discontinued beginning with the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary. The plenary will permit increased participation by the SC Chairmen to highlight the technical work of JTC 1 and to encourage more interaction among the SCs and National Bodies at the Plenary. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments on JTC 1 N 5770 - Format of JTC 1 Plenary Meetings and Request for Input, no later than April 1, 1999.  Mr. Jameson noted that if comments are received, an ad hoc will be formed to develop the US comments/questions in response to JTC 1 N 5770.

Action Item: JTC 1 TAG members were requested to provide comments on JTC 1 N 5770 - Format of JTC 1 Plenary Meetings and Request for Input, no later than April 1, 1999. If comments are received, an ad hoc will be formed to develop the US comments/questions in response to JTC 1 N 5770.

Rio resolution 28 notes that following the November 1999 Plenary in Seoul, JTC 1 will shift to an annual meeting schedule with Plenaries being held in early November.

Rio resolution 29 details the future schedule of JTC 1 Plenary meetings:

1-5 November 1999	Seoul, Korea
early November 2000	Norway
early November 2001	USA
early November 2002	Switzerland

Reference: JTC 1 N 5770

10.15.6 Press Releases - Rio Resolution 30
As detailed in Rio resolution 30, the JTC 1 Secretariat was authorized to issue a press release following the plenary to be posted to the JTC 1 web site. JTC 1 National Bodies are encouraged to further distribute the press release.

10.15.7 SC Input for JTC 1 Web Site - Rio Resolution 31

JTC 1 N 5756 is the transmittal of the Rio resolution 31 request for SC input for the "What's New" feature of the JTC 1 web site.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5756

10.15.8 National Body Input on Strategic Planning - Rio Resolution 32

JTC 1 N 5757 is the transmittal of the Rio resolution 32 request for National Body Input on Strategic Planning. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator has requested comments no later than May 24 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.  members are encouraged to provide contributions for consideration

JTC 1 N 5778 is the report of the JTC 1 Business Plan and Strategy Ad Hoc Meeting presented at the January 1999 JTC 1 Plenary.

JTC 1 N 5771 details the Swedish contribution on Strategic Planning which contains both questions and assumptions on the current state of JTC 1.  Some Swedish views are provided.

JT/99-0078 is the Apple Computer proposal for the Reinvigoration of JTC 1.

Mr. Jameson asked Mr. Frost, the JTC 1 Chairman, to discuss his strategic plans for JTC 1. Mr. Frost expressed the need to examine the market relevance of the standards produced by JTC 1. There will need to be increased marking activity, plans to increase JTC 1's visibility, and activity to increase the awareness of JTC 1 relevance. The state of IT standardization in the National Body members of JTC 1 will need to be examined as will JTC 1's efforts with collaborative groups and its competitors.

Mr. Michael gave a presentation on the Apple Computer proposal detailed in JT/99-0078. Mr. Michael's intent was to generate some discussion and thought. He did not expect instant acceptance from other JTC 1 TAG members.

Mr. Michael reported his perception that what JTC 1 is currently doing is not working on some fronts. JTC 1 is a premiere standards group but is not attracting enough of the hot new technologies. Apple believes that a more direct and faster route is required to meet the needs of the US IT industry which faces short windows of opportunity. The Apple Computer proposal recommends that:

• voting in JTC 1 be changed to a bifurcated structure whereby National Bodies vote on management and organizational issues and companies vote on technical matters;
• specifications would be developed by SDOs, consortia, alliances and associations through the National Bodies in a manner similar to the PAS process;
• the JTC 1 TAG replace ANSI as the US National Body member to JTC 1;
• the JTC 1 standard maintenance function would be enhanced to drop standards of little or no market relevance; and
• the approval of specifications would be accelerated.

JTC 1 TAG members thanked Mr. Michael for his provocative proposal. JTC 1 TAG members discussed elements that required additional thought, including:

• What is the role of weighted voting?
• Apple has proposed that the JTC 1 TAG be the US National Body member to JTC 1 rather than ANSI. JTC 1 is an TC of ISO. To have someone other than the US National Body member of ISO be the member of JTC 1 could require that JTC 1 be moved out of ISO. Under current procedures, the US TAG cannot also be the P member of the ISO TC. It is not a simple matter of transferring US National Body membership to the JTC 1 TAG.
• What organizations are included in the term "companies"?
• Is there a way to create a role permitting National Body standards organizations to stay viable, although maybe not at the same level as companies?
• JTC 1 could consider different bifurcation model - where National Bodies represent government, populous, and standards groups and where companies are their own entities.
• Is there a way for not-for-profit companies to participate in the process?
• There is potential that domination of the process by larger, more multinational companies could result in increased legislation which defeats the entire purpose of the companies.
• The Apple proposal could recreate JTC 1 as a consortium.
• What are the effects on SC level participation?
• How is one vote per company defined? What is the means test?
• There was a negative reaction to company voting at the past JTC 1 Plenary break-out sessions. How does the US defeat this resistance among other National Bodies?

Noting the large volume of interest in the JTC 1 TAG community precipitated by the Apple Computer proposal, Mr. Jameson established an ad hoc to review Rio resolution 32 and any contributions on JTC 1 strategic planning. The ad hoc will present a report at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. If appropriate, a proposed contribution for the November 1999 Plenary could be proposed at the June meeting. Mr. Michael will chair the ad hoc activity. The following JTC 1 TAG members volunteered to participate on the ad hoc: Mrs. Rajchel (ANSI), Ms. Higginbottom (Hewlett-Packard), Mr. Neumann (Hitachi), Mr. Urman (IBM), Mr. Bertine (Lucent), Mr. Montgomery (Microsoft), Mr. Hogan (NIST), Mr. Thewlis (SHARE), Mr. Brown (UCC), Mr. Oksala (Unisys) and Ms. Baronas (Xerox). The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to issue a call to the JTC 1 TAG membership soliciting additional participants.

Action Item: The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning will present a report at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. If appropriate, a proposed contribution for the November 1999 Plenary could be proposed at the June meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to issue a call to the JTC 1 TAG membership soliciting additional participants for the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5757, N 5771, N 5778 (report of ad hoc), JT/99-0078 (Apple Computer contribution)

10.15.9 JTC 1 Business Plan - Rio Resolution 33

Rio resolution 33 notes JTC 1 approval of JTC 1 N 5747 as the current JTC 1 Business Plan.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5747

10.16.1 Category C Liaisons - Rio Resolution 38

Rio resolution 38 records JTC 1 recommendation of ITTF approval of Category C Liaison status as follows:

• SC 29/WG 1 - Digital Imaging Group (DIG)
• SC 24 - CMG Open
• SC 7/WG 10 - SPICE Users Group (SUGaR)

10.16.2 Category A Liaisons - Rio Resolutions 42a and 42b

Rio resolutions 42a and 42b record JTC 1 recommendation of ITTF approval of Category A Liaison status as follows:

• SC 7 - QuEST Forum
• SC 17 - American Express

Mr. Jameson noted that the US had opposed the approval of Category A liaison between SC 17 and American Express.

Rio resolution 41 notes JTC 1 endorsement of Unicode as the Registration Authority for ISO/IEC 10036:1995 and instructs the JTC 1 Secretariat to request approval from the ISO and IEC Councils. JTC 1 N 5769 details Japanese comments on the appointment of the Unicode Consortium as the Registration Authority for ISO/IEC 10036:1995. Japan notes that ISO/IEC 10036:1995 should be replaced with "ISO/IEC 10036:1996" as the standard was revised to its second edition in 1996.

Reference: JTC 1 N 5769

11.1 1999 Meeting Schedules for JTC 1 and the JTC 1 TAG
The 1999 JTC 1 and JTC 1 TAG meeting schedule was reviewed (JT/99-0036). JTC 1 TAG members interested in hosting a meeting were encouraged to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator.  To provide an estimate of the cost of hosting a JTC 1 TAG meeting, Mr. Thewlis has agreed to provide a report on the cost of hosting this meeting.

The next JTC 1 TAG meeting is scheduled to be held June 15-16, 1999 in the Washington, DC area. In the absence of an offer to host in the DC area, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will attempt to reserve meeting space at ITI. The US delegation meeting in preparation for the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary will be held September 28-29, 1999. In the absence of an offer to host this meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will attempt to reserve meeting space at ITI.

Action Item: Mr. Jameson reported that he and the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would propose a 2000 meeting schedule for review and approval at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting.

Reference: JT/99-0036

It was agreed that Ms. Garner would post the list of action items from the March 23-24, 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting on the JTC 1 TAG web site following the 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)

2. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will update the JTC 1 TAG website based upon the approved website policy points. (Agenda Item 5.1.1, October 1998 minutes)

3. Upon receipt of the remaining documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 32 Plenary and WG meetings in 2000, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, October 1998 minutes)

4. JTC 1 TAG members interested in serving as the JTC 1 TAG liaison to the IEC/TC 100 TAG were asked to contact the JTC 1 TAG Administrator. (Agenda Item 8.6.4, October 1998 minutes)

5. As representatives from Boeing and the US Department of Energy were not in attendance at this meeting, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the Boeing and US DoE representatives that their organizations' memberships have been adjusted to Observer status. (Agenda Item 1.2.2, March 1999 minutes)

6. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the appropriate members at the close of the quarter if they are in jeopardy for failure to return letter ballots closing between January 1 and April 1, 1999. (Agenda Item 1.2.3, March 1999 minutes)

7. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to continue tracking membership trends and types of JTC 1 TAG letter ballots issued in future JTC 1 TAG Administrator reports. (Agenda Item 3, March 1999 minutes)

8. To assist Dr. Pritchard in contacting the affected SC TAG Administrators, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator agreed to forward their contact information to his attention. Additionally, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will send Dr. Pritchard the documentation related to the development of procedures for the handling of FDIS ballots in the US. (Agenda Item 3.1, March 1999 minutes)

9. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will provide a status report on accelerated JTLBs at future JTC 1 TAG meetings. (Agenda Item 3.1, March 1999 minutes)

10. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will present a proposal on a tiered membership fee schedule for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 4.2, March 1999 minutes)

11. ITI will contact the other SDOs to determine if any waivers have been granted for their service fees and to notify them that IPF waiver requests will be addressed by ITI from this point on. (Agenda Item 4.2, March 1999 minutes)

12. JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to post future JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee agendas (and linked documents) to this item on future JTC 1 TAG agendas. (Agenda Item 4.2, March 1999 minutes)

13. The meeting organizer will be asked to provide multiple proposals for each of the three requested locations for consideration by all JTC 1 TAG members. The JTC 1 TAG Finance Committee will make a recommendation subject to approval by the JTC 1 TAG. (Agenda Item 6.1, March 1999 minutes)

14. In response to JTC 1 TAG member inquiries, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will investigate whether the special assessments collected to date are in an interest bearing account and report back to the committee. (Agenda Item 6.2, March 1999 minutes)

15. Upon receipt of the required documentation and notification of NCITS approval of the request to host the SC 34 Plenary in 1999, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the complete documentation to the JTC 1 TAG for approval. (Agenda Item 6.4, March 1999 minutes)

16. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a JTC 1 TAG letter ballot following the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting to determine US National Body endorsement of Dr. Carson as the US candidate to serve as SC 24 Chairman. (Agenda Item 7.1, March 1999 minutes)

17. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify EIA (the SC 6 TAG Administrator), NCITS and ANSI of the assignment of SC 6/WG 7 TAG and TAG Administrator responsibilities to NCITS. (Agenda Item 7.3, March 1999 minutes)

18. In order to be prepared to put forth a US Candidate for SC 22 Chairman, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a 60-day call for volunteers to the members of the US TAG to SC 22. (Agenda Item 7.4, March 1999 minutes)

19. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Learning Technology will prepare a report for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. Additional JTC 1 TAG members interested in participation on JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Learning Technology should notify JTC 1 TAG Administrator. (Agenda Item 8.1, March 1999 minutes)

20. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will assign separate document numbers to the three contributions on the proposed MoU between ISO and IFIP and submit them to the appropriate bodies for consideration. (Agenda Item 8.2, March 1999 minutes)

21. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will forward the US National Body vote on FDIS 14753, Information technology - Open Distributed Processing - Interface references and binding. (Agenda Item 8.3, March 1999 minutes)

22. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will issue a JTLB proposing the USNB vote on JTC 1 N 5760 of "Approve as Presented." (Agenda Item 8.4, March 1999 minutes)

23. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator will notify the ISO/TC 154 TAG Administrator that Mr. Smith will serve as the JTC 1 TAG Liaison to the ISO/TC 154 TAG. (Agenda Item 9.3, March 1999 minutes)

24. JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review the documentation related to the functioning of SC 2 (JTC 1 N5698, N 5754, N 5766 and JT/99-0043) and to submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 10.1.3, March 1999 minutes)

25. Upon receipt of the three FDIS ballots related to SC 1 standards, the JTC 1 TAG Administrator will ask NCITS/K5, the US experts to the former SC 1, for recommendations on the three FDIS ballots. (Agenda Item 10.1.7, March 1999 minutes)

26. JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review the documents related to the extension of the trial period for the normative referencing of specifications other than International Standard (JTC 1 N 4046, N 4047, N 5753) and to submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 10.4.2, March 1999 minutes)

27. JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review JTC 1 N 5781 - Text for the JTC 1 Directives to Reflect the Revised PAS Management Guide, and to submit comments no later than April 19, 1999. Assuming comments are received, an ad hoc will be formed to develop a recommendation to balloted by the  JTC 1 TAG ballot to determine the US vote on JTC 1 N 5781. (Agenda Item 10.5.1, March 1999 minutes)

28. JTC 1 TAG members were encouraged to review JTC 1 N 5755 - Request for Metrics of JTC 1 Accomplishments, and submit comments no later than May 24, 1999 for consideration at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 10.15.2, March 1999 minutes)

29. JTC 1 TAG members were requested to provide comments on JTC 1 N 5770 - Format of JTC 1 Plenary Meetings and Request for Input, no later than April 1, 1999. If comments are received, an ad hoc will be formed to develop the US comments/questions in response to JTC 1 N 5770. (Agenda Item 10.15.5, March 1999 minutes)

30. The JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning will present a report at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. If appropriate, a proposed contribution for the November 1999 Plenary could be proposed at the June meeting. The JTC 1 TAG Administrator was instructed to issue a call to the JTC 1 TAG membership soliciting additional participants for the JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on Strategic Planning. (Agenda Item 10.15.8, March 1999 minutes)

31. Mr. Jameson reported that he and the JTC 1 TAG Administrator would propose a 2000 meeting schedule for review and approval at the June 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting. (Agenda Item 11.1, March 1999 minutes)

The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent (Neumann/Michael) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 24, 1999.

Attachment 1 - Attendance List for the March 23-24, 1999 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

** 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: Boeing, EIA, Panasonic, US Department of Energy

Absent Observer Members: AIM USA, AMP, Imation

Absent Members - have not yet attained voting rights: Mr. Clyde Camp**

Other Attendees:

Jennifer Garner	JTC 1 TAG Secretary	XO
Lisa Rajchel	ANSI	L
George S. Carson	Acting SC 24 Chairman, GSC Associates	Guest

Attachment 2 - Final Agenda for the March 23-24, 1999 JTC 1 TAG Meeting

Note: Links work with the March 1999 JTC 1 TAG meeting documents folders.

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:	March 23, 1999
Replaces:	JT/99-0053, 0079, 0093
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 38

SHARE, Incorporated
The Clift Hotel
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Telephone: (415) 775-4700
Fax: (415) 441-4621

Scheduling Notes:

Agenda Item 7.1 will be addressed on Tuesday, March 23

Agenda Item 8.1 will be addressed on Tuesday, March 23

Agenda Item 3.1 will be addressed at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 24

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/98-0417, 0418, 0421, 0422, 0423, 0424

1.2.3 Status of Members in Jeopardy for Failure to Return Letter Ballots

1.2.4 Membership Report

Reference: JT/99-0009, 0013, 0037, 0039, 0047, 0049, 0054, 0086

Reference: JT/99-0094

Reference: JT/98-0457

1.4.1 Review of Action Items, October 20 and 22, 1998

Reference: JT/98-0457

Reference: JT/99-0025

2. Chairman's Remarks

(S. Jameson)

2.1 Status of JTC 1 TAG Officers

2.1.1 JTC 1 TAG Vice Chairman

Reference: JT/99-0005 (second call for volunteers)

2.1.2 JTPG Chairman

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

3. JTC 1 TAG Administrator's Report

(J. Garner)

Reference: JT/99-0061

3.1 Review of Accelerated JTC 1 TAG Letter Ballots

Reference: JT/99-0062, 0077 (IEEE TAG Administrator's comments)

3.2 Review of JTC 1 TAG Antitrust Guidelines

Reference: JT/99-0050

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)

4.3 JTC 1 TAG Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Rapporteur

(D. Thewlis)

4.4 JTC 1 TAG IT Implementation Rapporteur

(F. Farance)

5. JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc Activities

5.1 JTC 1 TAG Ad Hoc on TC 100 Activities

(S. Jameson)

5.1.1 Review of Comments on JTC 1 N 5587 - IEC 61998/CDV: Model and Framework for Standardization in Multimedia Equipment and Systems

Reference: JTC 1 N 5587

6. Hosting of JTC 1/SC Plenary Meetings

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

Reference: JT/99-0035

6.2 JTC 1 Plenary - 2001

Reference: JT/98-0457 (agenda item 4.2), JT/99-0046 (information on meeting organizers), 0066 (update on collection of special assessment)

6.3 SC 32 Plenary - 2000

Reference: JT/98-0372 (EPA request)

6.4 SC 34 Plenary - 1999

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

7.1 Status of the SC 24 Chairman

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0003 (results of appeal), 0004 (call for volunteers), 0038 (candidate's documentation), 0080 (H3 endorsement package)

7.2 Review of Revised SC 31 TAG Procedures

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0040

7.3 For Action - Approval of NCITS Request to Serve as the SC 6/WG 7 TAG Administrator

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0063 (NCITS request), 0064 (SC 6 TAG approval of NCITS request)

7.4 Status of the SC 22 Chairman

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0091 (letter from SC 22 Chairman)

8. New Business

8.1 IEEE 1484 Learning Technology Standards Committee (LTSC)

(F. Farance)

8.2 For Action - ANSI Request for JTC 1 TAG Comments on ISO/TMB Vote 3 - MoU between ISO and the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0059 (request for comments), 0060 (Unisys comments), 0087 (AT&T comments), JTC 1 N 5777 (JTC 1 request for comments)

8.3 For Action - Determination of US National Body Vote on FDIS 14753 (Information technology - Open Distributed Processing - Interface references and binding)

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0068 (SC 7 TAG Administrator's recommendation), 0072 (NCITS recommendation)

8.4 Status US Comments on JTC 1 N 5760 - Application from EUROPAY International for Recognition as a Submitter of Publicly Available Specifications for EUROPAY International's Open Terminal Architecture (OTA) Technology

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0042 (call for comments), JTC 1 N 5760 (EUROPAY International's application)

9. Other Business

9.1 AIF Liaison Report

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/98-0463 (report of August 1998 AIF meeting), JT/99-0089 (report of January 1999 AIF meeting)

9.2 MH10/US TAG to ISO/TC 122 Concerns Regarding SC 31 NPs

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/98-0178 (request for SC 31 TAG input), 0210 (TC 122 TAG concerns), 0291 (second request for SC 31 TAG input), 0307 (SC 31 TAG input), JT/99-0071 (withdrawal of meeting host), 0083 (ISSB call for RFID meeting)

9.3 Report of the  ISO/TC 154 TAG Meeting

(J. Smith)

10. Report of the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Plenary Meeting - 26-29 January 1999 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(S. Jameson)

Reference: JT/99-0092 (US HoD Report), JTC 1 N 5748 (JTC 1 Resolutions)

10.1.1 Officer Appointments - Rio Resolutions 2 and 3

10.1.2 Disbandment of the JTC 1 Registration Authority Rapporteur Group - Rio Resolution 5

10.1.3 Functioning/Activities of SC 2 - Rio Resolutions 18 and 19

Reference: JTC 1 N 5698, N 5754, N 5766, JT/99-0043 (L2 comments)

10.1.4 Administration of SC 35 and Modification of SC 35's Scope - Rio Resolutions 20 and 21 <

10.1.5 Disbandment of the JTC 1 GII Rapporteur Group - Rio Resolution 35

10.1.6 Administration of SC 34 - Rio Resolution 36

10.1.7 Disbandment of SC 1 - Rio Resolution 39

10.1.8 Cultural and Linguistic Adaptability and User Interfaces - Rio Resolutions 44a and 44b

Reference: JTC 1 N 5780 (report of ad hoc)

10.2.1 Disbandment of Imaging and Graphics Business Team - Rio Resolution 9

10.2.2 JTC 1 Business Teams - Rio Resolution 34

Reference: JTC 1 N 5758

10.3.1 JTC 1 IT Implementation Rapporteur - Rio Resolution 3

10.3.2 JTC 1 Participation in ITSIG - Rio Resolution 4

Reference: JTC 1 N 5640, N 5752

10.3.3 Availability of Electronic Documents - Rio Resolution 40

10.4.1 Processing of Corrigenda for Mature Standards - Rio Resolution 11

10.4.2 Extension of the Trial Period for Normative Referencing of Specifications other than International Standards - Rio Resolution 12

Reference: JTC 1 N 4046, N 4047, N 5753

Reference: JTC 1 N 5779 (report of ad hoc)

10.5.1 Incorporation of the PAS Process into Normal JTC 1 Operations - Rio Resolution 13

Reference: JTC 1 N 5746, N 5781

10.5.2 Revised PAS Process Implementation - Rio Resolution 14

10.5.3 Enhancements of the JTC 1 PAS Process - Rio Resolution 15

10.5.4 Creation of the ISO/IEC/JTC 1 PAS Logo - Rio Resolution 16

10.5.5 PAS Explanatory Report Template - Rio Resolution 17

10.6 JTC 1 Liaison with IEC/TC 100 - Rio Resolution 8

10.7 Appropriate Working Methods between JTC 1 and CEN/ISSS - Rio Resolution 22

10.8 ISO/TC 154 - Rio Resolution 45

10.8.1 Progression of IS 9735 - Rio Resolution 47

Reference: JTC 1 N 5749

10.11 Request from IEC on the Use of JTC 1 Standards - Rio Resolution 10

Reference: JTC 1 N 5759 (only the first two pages of the document are available here)

10.13 Consumer Requirements - Rio Resolution 46

10.14 SC Business Plans - Rio Resolution 23

Reference: JTC 1 N 5787

10.15.1 Timing of Contributions for the November 1999 JTC 1 Plenary in Korea - Rio Resolution 1

Reference: JTC 1 N 5751

10.15.2 Metrics of JTC 1 Accomplishments - Rio Resolution 24

Reference: JTC 1 N 5755

10.15.3 Production Statistics - Rio Resolution 25

10.15.4 Deliverables for Next Plenary Period - Rio Resolution 26

10.15.5 Format of JTC 1 Plenaries and Future Meeting Schedule - Rio Resolutions 27, 28 and 29

Reference: JTC 1 N 5770

10.15.6 Press Releases - Rio Resolution 30

10.15.7 SC Input for JTC 1 Web Site - Rio Resolution 31