Global Standards Information Standards Simulation Training for the USG ICES Workshop July 6, 2010
Today s Discussion Why use a Standards Simulation Exercise? Role of the U.S. Government and NIST in standards The need for training The simulation game in practice 2
The U.S. Standards System Today The U.S. standards system is voluntary, decentralized, sector driven and is, sometimes, competitive. The system relies on cooperation and communication among: Private sector standards organizations Industry Government 3
Key Players in the U.S. Standards System Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) Professional Societies whose members seek to advance their professions, and also develop standards. Trade Associations promote their industry's products, and also develop standards. Testing and certifying organizations produce their own standards and may also use those of other organizations. Organizations that only develop standards. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Committee members who provide technical input, including Government agency personnel National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 4
US Government Role in the Standards System Standards User Standards Development Participant 5
Government Role as Standards User In Regulation 8,407 citations of standards incorporated by reference More than 6,900 are non-government standards In specifying what USG will buy (procurement contracts) 1000 s of standards are used in purchasing goods 6
Government Role as Participant in Standards Development USG personnel participate in the standards development process: Contribute technical expertise/resources Ensure government needs are being met 7
Federal agencies are active in 500+ SDOs and send 3000+ personnel to participate in standards activities 8
403 NIST staff participate in 1,004 Committee Activities in 107 Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) 9
NIST Provides Standards Education Conduct training programs for the public sector employees on standards, conformity assessment and trade. Half-day, one-day, two-day* and executive-level courses introduce participants to the role that standardization plays in the U.S. and global marketplace Also covers the development and management of regulations. Agendas are tailored to meet the specific needs of an agency. Offered free-of-charge to federal, state and local government entities. 10
Workshop Day One: Standards in Theory Introduction to standards. May include topics such as: Fundamentals of standards and conformity assessment in the United States How standards and the assessment of conformity to standards can support an agency's regulatory goals Participation in Standards Development Activities Resources to tap to stay informed of the evolving standards and regulatory landscape How trade agreements can advance an agency's mission 11
Day One Training at the EPA 12
Workshop Day Two: Standards in Practice Each participant assumes a role in a fictional scenario. Participants represent private sector, government, and NGOs and try to negotiate the best standard based on their interests. Focuses both on the politics and mechanics of standards development including analytical and personal skills needed to engage in these negotiations. 13
Overview of Players and Markets 14
Our Moderator 15
Our teams busy commenting on the draft standard 16
The deadline is approaching! 17
The proposed revisions 18
What is Your Overall Satisfaction? 19
How Satisfied are you with the Instructor? 20
How Satisfied are you with the Content? 21
Comments from Participants The amount of structure was good enough to run the exercise and yet have real issues arise. most enjoyed the different roles with hidden agendas and the fast-paced negotiation. The instructor was excellent. He kept everything interesting. I came to learn a little and I learned a lot! I liked the simulation and the discussion afterwards and finding out what the trump card was for each party and how to leverage it. 22
Training Schedule Oct 2009 General Training for Feds at Georgetown University Jun 2010 Environmental Protection Agency Sep 2010 NIST staff Nov 2010 International Trade Administration (tentative) Others Pending: NRC, FDA, NARA, IAB 23
Thank You Erik Puskar National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD USA erik.puskar@nist.gov 301-975-8619 24