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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and
Technology
[Docket Number: 230818–0199]
Request for Information on
Implementation of the United States
Government National Standards
Strategy for Critical and Emerging
Technology (USG NSSCET); Extension
of Comment Period
National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; extension of comment
period.
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AGENCY:
The National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) is
extending the period for submitting
comments to support the development
of an implementation plan for the
United States Government National
Standards Strategy for Critical and
Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET)
SUMMARY:
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until December 22, 2023. In a Request
for Information (RFI) that published in
the Federal Register on September 7,
2023, NIST requested information on
behalf of the U.S. Department of
Commerce and the U.S. Government to
support the development of an
implementation plan for the United
States Government National Standards
Strategy for Critical and Emerging
Technology (USG NSSCET). The USG
NSSCET is intended to support and
complement existing private sector-led
activities and plans, including the
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) United States Standards Strategy
(USSS), with a focus on critical and
emerging technology(ies) (CET). The
USG NSSCET reinforces the U.S.
Government’s support of a private
sector-led, open, consensus-based
international standards system,
corresponding to the World Trade
Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers
to Trade (TBT) Committee decision that
articulates and elaborates on principles
that are fundamental to the
development of an international
standards: transparency; openness;
impartiality and consensus;
effectiveness and relevance; and
coherence. To inform the USG NSSCET
implementation, including how to best
partner with relevant stakeholders,
NIST is requesting information that will
support the identification and
prioritization of key activities that will
optimize the USG NSSCET
implementation and further enhance the
U.S. Government’s ability to support a
private sector-led, open, consensusbased international standards system, to
which the U.S. Government is an active
stakeholder and participant.
DATES: Comments must be received by
11:59 p.m. Eastern time on December
22, 2023. Comments received after
November 6, 2023 and before
publication of this notice are deemed to
be timely. Submissions received after
December 22, 2023 may not be
considered. Those who have already
submitted comments need not resubmit.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted by either of the following
methods:
• Electronic submission: Submit
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal.
1. Go to www.regulations.gov and
enter NIST–2023–0005 in the search
field,
2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon,
complete the required fields, and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
Comments containing references,
studies, research, and other empirical
data that are not widely published
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should include copies of the referenced
materials. All submissions, including
attachments and other supporting
materials, will become part of the public
record and subject to public disclosure.
All comments responding to this
document will be a matter of public
record. Relevant comments will
generally be available on the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at
www.regulations.gov. After the
comment period closes, relevant
comments will generally be available on
www.standards.gov. NIST will not
accept comments accompanied by a
request that part or all of the material be
treated confidentially because of its
business proprietary nature or for any
other reason. Therefore, do not submit
confidential business information or
otherwise sensitive, protected, or
personal information, such as account
numbers, Social Security numbers, or
names of other individuals.
For Public Meetings/Webcast: NIST
may hold a series of ‘‘Listening
Sessions’’ or ‘‘Stakeholder Events’’ in
support of the USG NSSCET
implementation. Information on these
and any other NIST-sponsored events in
connection with the USG NSSCET
implementation will be announced at
www.standards.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
questions about this notice please
contact: Standards Coordination Office
(SCO), NIST via email at sco@nist.gov or
by phone at (301) 975–5633. Please
direct all media inquiries to Public
Affairs Office (PAO), NIST via email at
inquires@nist.gov or by phone at (301)
975–2762.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In an RFI
that published in the Federal Register
on September 7, 2023 (88 FR 61527),
NIST requested information on behalf of
the U.S. Department of Commerce and
the U.S. Government to support the
development of an implementation plan
for the United States Government
National Standards Strategy for Critical
and Emerging Technology (USG
NSSCET). The USG NSSCET is intended
to support and complement existing
private sector-led activities and plans,
including the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) United States
Standards Strategy (USSS), with a focus
on critical and emerging technology(ies)
(CET). The U.S. standards development
system is unique because it is built
upon a wide variety of processes that
are open, voluntary, decentralized, and
led by the private sector. These
processes feature openness to
participation by materially interested
stakeholders with consensus-based
decision making. Finalized standards
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are primarily published by private
sector standards organizations, not the
U.S. Government. The U.S. Government
supports standards development
activities in accordance with the World
Trade Organization (WTO) Technical
Barriers to Trade Committee decision
that articulates principles including
transparency, openness, impartiality
and consensus, effectiveness, relevance,
and coherence. The USG NSSCET
reinforces the U.S. Government’s
support of a private sector-led, open,
consensus-based international standards
system, to which the U.S. Government
is an active stakeholder and participant.
To inform the USG NSSCET
implementation, including how to best
partner with relevant stakeholders,
NIST is requesting information that will
support the identification and
prioritization of key activities that will
optimize the USG NSSCET
implementation and further enhance the
U.S. Government’s ability to support a
private sector-led, open, consensusbased international standards system. In
addition to other agencies and
Departments, bureaus across the U.S.
Department of Commerce are involved
in the USG NSSCET. They include the
International Trade Administration
(ITA), the Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS), the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office (USPTO), and the
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA).
CET covered under the USG NSSCET
include, but are not limited to:
• Communication and Networking
Technologies
• Communication and Networking
Technologies
• Semiconductors and
Microelectronics, including
Computing, Memory, and Storage
Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning
• Biotechnologies
• Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
Services
• Digital Identity Infrastructure and
Distributed Ledger Technologies
• Clean Energy Generation and Storage
• Quantum Information Technologies
There are also specific applications of
CET that departments and agencies have
determined will impact our global
economy and national security. These
include, but are not limited to:
• Automated and Connected
Infrastructure
• Biobanking
• Automated, Connected, and
Electrified Transportation
• Critical Minerals Supply Chains
• Cybersecurity and Privacy
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• Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization,
and Storage
A full list of CETs identified by the
National Science and Technology
Council (NSTC) can be found https://
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/
uploads/2022/02/02-2022-Critical-andEmerging-Technologies-List-Update.pdf.
The national interest in CET and
associated areas of standardization
demands a new and urgent level of
coordination and effort. National policy
priorities, as expressed in legislation
and other statements of policy, will
require new ways for public sector and
private sector (i.e., industry, including
start-ups and small- and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs), academic
community, and civil society
organizations) stakeholders to cooperate
in order to advance U.S. economic
competitiveness and national security.
NIST is extending the comment
period announced in the September 7,
2023 RFI from November 6, 2023 to
December 15, 2023 in response to
stakeholder requests for more time to
respond to this important issue.
For Public Meetings/Webcast: NIST
may hold a series of ‘‘Listening
Sessions’’ or ‘‘Stakeholder Events’’ in
support of the USG NSSCET
implementation. Information on these
and any other NIST-sponsored events in
connection with the USG NSSCET
implementation will be announced at
www.standards.gov.
Alicia Chambers,
NIST Executive Secretariat.
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an overfished condition.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caroline Potter, (301) 427–8522.
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to section 304(e)(2) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1854(e)(2),
NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, must
publish a notice in the Federal Register
whenever it determines that a stock or
stock complex is subject to overfishing,
overfished, or approaching an
overfished condition.
NMFS has determined that summer
flounder is now subject to overfishing.
The summer flounder determination is
based on the most recent assessment,
completed in 2023, using data through
2022, which indicates that the stock is
subject to overfishing because the
fishing mortality rate is greater than the
maximum fishing mortality threshold.
NMFS has notified the Mid-Atlantic
Fishery Management Council of the
requirement to end overfishing of
summer flounder.
NMFS has determined that thorny
skate remains overfished. The thorny
skate determination is based on an
update assessment completed in 2022,
using data through 2021, which
indicates that the stock remains
overfished because the 2-year average
biomass index is less than the minimum
stock size threshold. NMFS continues to
work with the New England Fishery
Management Council to rebuild thorny
skate.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
[Docket Number: 230818-0199]
Request for Information on Implementation of the United States
Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging
Technology (USG NSSCET); Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is
extending the period for submitting comments to support the development
of an implementation plan for the United States Government National
Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET)
until December 22, 2023. In a Request for Information (RFI) that
published in the Federal Register on September 7, 2023, NIST requested
information on behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S.
Government to support the development of an implementation plan for the
United States Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and
Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET). The USG NSSCET is intended to support
and complement existing private sector-led activities and plans,
including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) United
States Standards Strategy (USSS), with a focus on critical and emerging
technology(ies) (CET). The USG NSSCET reinforces the U.S. Government's
support of a private sector-led, open, consensus-based international
standards system, corresponding to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee decision that articulates
and elaborates on principles that are fundamental to the development of
an international standards: transparency; openness; impartiality and
consensus; effectiveness and relevance; and coherence. To inform the
USG NSSCET implementation, including how to best partner with relevant
stakeholders, NIST is requesting information that will support the
identification and prioritization of key activities that will optimize
the USG NSSCET implementation and further enhance the U.S. Government's
ability to support a private sector-led, open, consensus-based
international standards system, to which the U.S. Government is an
active stakeholder and participant.
DATES: Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on December
22, 2023. Comments received after November 6, 2023 and before
publication of this notice are deemed to be timely. Submissions
received after December 22, 2023 may not be considered. Those who have
already submitted comments need not resubmit.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by either of the following
methods:
Electronic submission: Submit electronic public comments
via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
1. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter NIST-2023-0005 in the search
field,
2. Click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields,
and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
Comments containing references, studies, research, and other
empirical data that are not widely published should include copies of
the referenced materials. All submissions, including attachments and
other supporting materials, will become part of the public record and
subject to public disclosure.
All comments responding to this document will be a matter of public
record. Relevant comments will generally be available on the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. After the comment period
closes, relevant comments will generally be available on
www.standards.gov. NIST will not accept comments accompanied by a
request that part or all of the material be treated confidentially
because of its business proprietary nature or for any other reason.
Therefore, do not submit confidential business information or otherwise
sensitive, protected, or personal information, such as account numbers,
Social Security numbers, or names of other individuals.
For Public Meetings/Webcast: NIST may hold a series of ``Listening
Sessions'' or ``Stakeholder Events'' in support of the USG NSSCET
implementation. Information on these and any other NIST-sponsored
events in connection with the USG NSSCET implementation will be
announced at www.standards.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice please
contact: Standards Coordination Office (SCO), NIST via email at
[email protected] or by phone at (301) 975-5633. Please direct all media
inquiries to Public Affairs Office (PAO), NIST via email at
[email protected] or by phone at (301) 975-2762.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In an RFI that published in the Federal
Register on September 7, 2023 (88 FR 61527), NIST requested information
on behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Government to
support the development of an implementation plan for the United States
Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging
Technology (USG NSSCET). The USG NSSCET is intended to support and
complement existing private sector-led activities and plans, including
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) United States
Standards Strategy (USSS), with a focus on critical and emerging
technology(ies) (CET). The U.S. standards development system is unique
because it is built upon a wide variety of processes that are open,
voluntary, decentralized, and led by the private sector. These
processes feature openness to participation by materially interested
stakeholders with consensus-based decision making. Finalized standards
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are primarily published by private sector standards organizations, not
the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government supports standards development
activities in accordance with the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Technical Barriers to Trade Committee decision that articulates
principles including transparency, openness, impartiality and
consensus, effectiveness, relevance, and coherence. The USG NSSCET
reinforces the U.S. Government's support of a private sector-led, open,
consensus-based international standards system, to which the U.S.
Government is an active stakeholder and participant. To inform the USG
NSSCET implementation, including how to best partner with relevant
stakeholders, NIST is requesting information that will support the
identification and prioritization of key activities that will optimize
the USG NSSCET implementation and further enhance the U.S. Government's
ability to support a private sector-led, open, consensus-based
international standards system. In addition to other agencies and
Departments, bureaus across the U.S. Department of Commerce are
involved in the USG NSSCET. They include the International Trade
Administration (ITA), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
CET covered under the USG NSSCET include, but are not limited to:
Communication and Networking Technologies
Communication and Networking Technologies
Semiconductors and Microelectronics, including Computing,
Memory, and Storage Technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Biotechnologies
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services
Digital Identity Infrastructure and Distributed Ledger
Technologies
Clean Energy Generation and Storage
Quantum Information Technologies
There are also specific applications of CET that departments and
agencies have determined will impact our global economy and national
security. These include, but are not limited to:
Automated and Connected Infrastructure
Biobanking
Automated, Connected, and Electrified Transportation
Critical Minerals Supply Chains
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage
A full list of CETs identified by the National Science and
Technology Council (NSTC) can be found https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/02-2022-Critical-and-Emerging-Technologies-List-Update.pdf.
The national interest in CET and associated areas of
standardization demands a new and urgent level of coordination and
effort. National policy priorities, as expressed in legislation and
other statements of policy, will require new ways for public sector and
private sector (i.e., industry, including start-ups and small- and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), academic community, and civil society
organizations) stakeholders to cooperate in order to advance U.S.
economic competitiveness and national security.
NIST is extending the comment period announced in the September 7,
2023 RFI from November 6, 2023 to December 15, 2023 in response to
stakeholder requests for more time to respond to this important issue.
For Public Meetings/Webcast: NIST may hold a series of ``Listening
Sessions'' or ``Stakeholder Events'' in support of the USG NSSCET
implementation. Information on these and any other NIST-sponsored
events in connection with the USG NSSCET implementation will be
announced at www.standards.gov.
Alicia Chambers,
NIST Executive Secretariat.
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