8 July 2011

USNC COUNCIL 469

MINUTES USNC COUNCIL

Meeting

Cooper Lighting Peachtree City, GA

Thursday, 19 May 2011

(Meeting #33) Members Participating USNC Position Affiliation Philip M Piqueira (Chairman) Member GE John G Abbott , Ph.D Member Philips Healthcare Joe Bhatia President and CEO ANSI Mark W Earley Member NFPA JoAnn M Emmel, Ph.D. Member Virginia Tech Gerald FitzPatrick, Ph.D. Member NIST John P Goodsell Member Hubbell Inc Paul J Hearty, Ph.D. Member Sony Electronics, Inc. Susan C Hoyler Member QUALCOMM, Inc. Ben C Johnson Member Thermon Industries (IEEE) Kevin J Lippert USNC VP – Mbr Dev Eaton Corp James E Matthews, III IEC VP – Chmn SMB Corning Incorporated Alec McMillan USNC VP – Technical Rockwell Automation Edward F Mikoski, Jr. Member ECA/EIA Stanley H Salot, Jr. Member USNC/IECQ Gary Schrempp Member Dell Inc Al B Scolnik Member NEMA Paris Stavrianidis Member FM Approvals Joan E Sterling USNC Alternate Rep CAB Intertek Lori L Tennant USNC VP - Finance Schneider Electric Jack Wells Member Pass & Seymour/Legrand Robert A Williams Member UL John W Young Member Siemens Industry Tony Zertuche Deputy GS USNC ANSI Charles T Zegers General Secretary, USNC ANSI

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Guests Present Sonya Bird TMC Member UL Terry DeCourcelle TMC Member IEEE Tim Duffy CAPCC Vice Chair Rockwell Automation Kenneth E Gettman TMC Vice Chair NEMA John Green TMC Member Cooper Lighting Bruce A Harding Chair, ANSI COE Purdue University Megan Hayes TMC Member CEA Donald N Heirman TMC Member Don HEIRMAN Consultants Gary Kushnier ANSI, VP Int’l Policy ANSI James McCabe * PT Director, Consumer Rel ANSI Tuong M Nguyen TMC Member Therm-O-Disc Ronald H Reimer TMC Member Rockwell Automation Jack Sheldon Stds Strategy Mgr IEC Steven E Swanson TMC Member Corning Incorporated Joel Solis Sec, USNC/IECEE, Ex NEMA Members Not Participating Bill Belt Member CEA Cheryl Blum Member TIA Lloyd W Condra Member (USNC/IECQ) The Boeing Co Brian Fitzgerald Member FDA Richard L Pescatore USNC CAB Rep, USNC/IECEE HP J D Olson Liaison, USNC/IECEx Flowserve Corp Trudie L Williams Member DoD PT – Part Time * - By teleconference Section 1 Organizational Matters 1.1 Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Introductions (P M Piqueira, USNC President) President Piqueira called the USNC Council meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.(EDT) He welcomed everyone to Peachtree City, GA and thanked Cooper Lighting, and particularly John Green, for the fantastic support given to these USNC meetings. Mr Green welcomed the participants and provided logistical information about the facilities. Mr Piqueira also offered a special welcome to Mr Bruce Harding, Chair, ANSI Committee on Education and Mr Jack Sheldon of the IEC Central Office. This was followed by self introductions. In his Opening Remarks, Mr Piqueira noted that he was on the job for only 5 months and the learning curve has been accelerated and steep. He highlighted the following:

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January meeting in New York with representatives of the German National Committee

March exploratory meeting on Electric Vehicles Standards Panel

April ANSI/DoE Workshop on Electric Vehicles in Bethesda, MD

April meeting in New York with representatives of the Japanese National Committee

May COPANT Annual Meeting in Santiago, Chile

ANSI Board, Executive Committee and Finance Committee Meetings

Among the issues currently being given attention are the following:

Conformity Assessment

2011 USNC Strategic Objectives, Strategies and Tactics

1.2 Approval of Agenda 1.2.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Mr. Piqueira called attention to the Preliminary Agenda (USNC/Council 451 – REVISED) and invited any proposals for items to be removed for detailed discussion. None were suggested. It was moved, seconded and VOTED #1 To approve the Consent Agenda (USNC/Council 451 – Revised). (This motion was approved unanimously.) By this action the following item was approved:

Minutes of the 20 January 2011 Meeting (USNC/Council 450)

1.2.2 Approval of Balance of Agenda Mr. Piqueira called attention to the balance of the agenda and invited any additions, corrections and changes. None were suggested. It was moved, seconded and VOTED #2 To approve the Balance of the Agenda (USNC/Council 451 – Revised). (This motion was approved unanimously.)

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Section 2– Status of Outstanding Action Items (C.T. Zegers, General Secretary, USNC) At the Chairman’s invitation, Mr Zegers reported on the following:

Action Item 2010-09-09 #1 It was agreed that an effort should be made to highlight those DoD personnel (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine) who are currently active in USNC TAGs and that the USNC Officers, in concert with initiatives by ANSI, should take an action item to consider more aggressive and more effective programs for reaching out to the US Department of Defense and other Government Agencies for greater participation in standards development. Status: A list of DoD personnel active on USNC TAGs has been prepared and discussions with Trudie Williams are being planned.

USNC Officers

Action Item 2011-01-20 #1 Mr Piqueira thanked everyone for their contributions. He indicated that the consensus USNC position that ANSI should serve as the focal point to bring all sides to the table on the issue of Electric Vehicles will be brought to Joe Bhatia’s attention immediately. Status: To be discussed later in this agenda under the report on the Electric Vehicles Standards Panel.

P M Piqueira/C T Zegers

Section 3 – Navigating the New IEC Web and Market Strategy Board Up-date, Mr Jack Sheldon, Standardization Strategy Manager, IEC Central Office Mr Sheldon, who provides staff support for the Standardization Management Board (SMB), demonstrated the features of the new IEC Web and explained the reasons why these changes were made at this time. As part of this presentation he called attention to the IEC Electronic Voting System and he highlighted several of its features including the ability for a National Committee to collaborate on the development of its votes/comments and also the ability for an NC to delegate its voting responsibility to legitimate entities within its constituency. Mr Zegers noted that currently the USNC operates on a centralized system whereby some 150 TAGs develop their votes and comments on related documents and submit them to the USNC Office by the required due date. The USNC Office in turn maintains a follow-up mechanism and actually submits the votes and comments via the Electronic Voting System. If the USNC were to move to any form of distributed voting/comment system that would significantly change its current operation. During discussion the pros and cons of this subject were noted and it was agreed that the Technical Management Committee would be given an action item

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to consider the subject of distributed voting for the USNC and to make recommendations to Council for its September meeting. (ACTION ITEM #1) Mr Sheldon also provided a brief status report on the activities of the Market Strategy Board (MSB) and he highlighted its work in the following areas:

Energy Storage

Integration of Renewables into the Grid

System Level Conformity Assessment

Integration and Working with Consortia

Section 4 – ANSI Committee on Education, Mr Bruce A Harding, Purdue University, Chair Mr Harding gave a presentation on the ANSI Committee on Education, its structure, membership and activities and discussed with the Council opportunities for the two groups to cooperate and collaborate more fully in the future. He highlighted the following:

www.standardslearn.org - A free and publicly available resource providing ANSI-developed educational content to a broad audience.

Published standardization case studies

Standards in the Classroom

University Outreach

New e-learning course

Recent higher Ed and International Initiatives

Student paper competition being planned

Education Workshop being planned

Speakers Bureau (ATTACHMENT A) Section 5 – Conformity Assessment Policy Coordination Committee (CAPCC) – T Duffy, Vice Chair, CAPCC Mr Duffy provided a brief report on the 18 May meeting/teleconference of the USNC Conformity Assessment Policy Coordinating Committee (CAPCC). He highlighted the following:

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1. Presentation on IEEE Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP) by Al Shah briefing the CAPCC on initiatives within IEEE related to certification of products. Specific example included certification to IEEE 1588. CAPCC members offered suggestions for future direction of the ICAP program and asked for future updates on their initiatives.

2. Review of IEC Conformity Assessment Board Agenda. Specific items of note:

a. Report on TC 88 desire for conformity assessment system for Wind Turbines. US submitted a comment on the formation of a committee. US comment – see (See CAPCC Action Below)

b. Report from IEC CAB adhoc Working Group on Marine Energy. Asking CAB to create a formal WG under CAB to develop framework for CA System.

3. General review of reports from USNC/IECEE, USNC/IECEx and IECQ which will also be presented under Agenda items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

4. Report and comments from USNC President on multiple items:

a. Concerns related to a lack of common structure for conformity assessment subcommittees of the USNC IEC.

Recommendation from CAPCC is that a task force be formed under the USNC Council (Chaired by Council member) to:

Review current US mirror committees to the IECQ, IECEE and IECEx Document common structure Document essential requirements Propose changes to USNC Rules

b. USNC Terms of Reference for Conformity Assessment VP – to be addressed under Agenda item 5.4.

______________________________________________________________ CAPCC Action The United States National Committee of the IEC notes document CAB/954/R and calls attention specifically to CAB Decisions 27/12 and 27/13:

Decision 27/12 — Meeting the certification needs of the wind turbine industry

The CAB proposes to TC 88 representing the wind turbine (WT) industry to transfer the proposed Certification Advisory Committee to become a working group under the CAB. It would have participation by the WT industry(manufacturers, owners and operators) and IEC CA experts, and its goal would be to investigate how the certification needs of the WT industry may be met.

Decision 27/13 — Support from the CAB to wind turbine industry discussions

The CAB appoints Messrs Fujisawa, Buck and Barta, in the first instance, to cooperate with members of TC 88 in preparing for the setting up, terms of reference and membership of the future CAB working group for the wind turbine industry. The CAB will name its future representatives in due course.

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The United States National Committee of the IEC believes that the resolution of these decisions must be based on the following:

1. Per Decisions 27/12 and 27/13, the proposed Certification Advisory Committee (CAC)will become a working group under the CAB.

2. As a working group under the CAB, it is intended that the membership of the working group would include a balance of experts from both the TC88 and the IEC Conformity Assessment System community with membership approved by the Conformity Assessment Board.

The United States National Committee of the IEC does not support the proposal that TC88 have final approval of the officers of the CAC as it is intended to be operated under the CAB, but recognize that a representative of TC88 should continue to participate in an ex-officio capacity. We recommend that the above apply not only in the case of TC88, but be considered in future proposals of a similar nature (e.g. TC114).

President’s Task Force on USNC Conformity Assessment Systems

Mr Piqueira elaborated on the CAPCC’s recommendation on the issue of the three USNC Council Standing Committees, the USNC/IECEE, the USNC/IECEx and the USNC/IECQ and on what has become an obvious need to ensure appropriate lines of authority and responsibility from the Council and its Statutes to these Committees and their respective Secretariats and on their future operations in accordance with essential requirements that must be incorporated into each of their Operating Procedures. In the most recent review of two of these Operating Procedures and in considering the need for Memoranda of Understanding between the Council and the related Administrative Secretariats, it has become obvious that a disconnect exists that must be fixed as soon as possible in order to get everyone on the same page. The President has agreed to create a Task Force consisting of representatives from each of the three Systems and chaired by a member of the USNC Council. The Task Force will be charged with reviewing this entire subject and developing appropriate recommendations for Council’s consideration at its September 2011 meeting. ____________________________________________________________________________ General Secretary’s Note: Council member Bob Williams of UL has agreed to Chair this Task Force and its Terms of Reference, developed subsequent to the Council May meeting, are as follows:

TERMS OF REFERENCE PRESIDENT’S TASK FORCE TO REVIEW

OPERATING PROCEDURES AND MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT OF USNC CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS

USNC President Phil Piqueira established this Task Force at the USNC Council meeting on 19 May 2011:

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To review the current Operating Procedures and Memoranda of Agreement for each of the USNC Conformity Assessment Systems, USNC/IECEE, USNC/IECEx and USNC/IECQ.

To define and clearly outline the similarities and unique differences that may exist in the operation and business philosophies of each System.

To identify common elements and highlight Essential Requirements that must be included in the operating documents of each current and future System that may be established.

To make recommendations to the President and Council concerning necessary revisions of each System’s Operating Procedures and MoA with ANSI (USNC/IEC).

To complete its assigned tasks and to report its recommendations to Council for consideration at its 15 September 2011 meeting.

_____________________________________________________________________ 5.1 Status Report – USNC/IECEE Mr Joel Solis, Secretary for USNC/IECEE and USNC/IECEx, provided a brief report on the activities of the IECEE and the USNC/IECEE. (ATTACHMENT B) 5 M

.2 Status Report – USNC/IECEx

r Solis also provided a brief report on the activities of the IECEx and the USNC/IECEx. (ATTACHMENT C) MOperating Procedures (USNC/Council 452) and noted that consideration of these results be deferred until the work of the President’s Task Force is concluded. 5 MIECQ and the USNC/IECQ.

r Piqueira called attention to the Voting Results on the Approval of the USNC/IECEx will

.3 Status Report – USNC/IECQ

r Stan Salot, President of the ECC Corp. provided a brief report on the activities of the (ATTACHMENT D)

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.4 Draft Terms of Reference USNC Vice President – Electrotechnical Conformity Assessment

tention to the comments that were received on the Draft Terms of eference for an office of USNC Vice President – Electrotechnical Conformity Assessment

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Mr Piqueira called atR(USNC/Council 449) which was developed by Staff at the direction of Council at the Jameeting in San Marcos, TX. He noted that two significant comments can be highlighted 1) that this VP should be designated as the USNC’s primary representative to CAB much as the USNC Statutes dictate that the USNC VP – Technical serves as the USNC representative to SMB and 2) that there is question, by some, as to the real need for this position.

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he President expressed the belief that some proponents of this proposal seem to suggest that

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) Acknowledge the draft Terms of Reference but do nothing further.

) Acknowledge the draft Terms of Reference and agree to pursue nominations at some point

) Acknowledge the draft Terms of Reference and direct the General Secretary to invite

r Piqueira spoke in favor of option 2 and open the floor for discussion. Several spoke in

It is unclear who has to be shown that conformity assessment is important.

e need to get our conformity assessment house in order before we move forward on

oo many related things are currently pending such as the future of CAB itself.

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here is no different in the rationale for this VP as there was for the 3rd VP –

rguing that “It’s not the right time!” is not a very compelling reason for not filling

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OTION That the USNC Council move forward to invite nominations for y

Tthis position has to be created to show that conformity assessment is important. He questioned that rationale particularly at a time when so many issues have yet to be desuch as the establishment and future of CAPCC and the USNC’s recommendation for permanent membership on CAB via the Masterplan. He proposed the possibility of throptions: 1 2 in the future. 3 nominations to fill that Officer position. Mfavor of inviting nominations immediately while others offered the following comments, among others:

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Assessment based on the Terms of Reference proposed. (This motion failed by a show of blue cards with 6 affirmative votes and the remaining negative.) It was moved, seconded and VOTED #3 That the USNC Council defer decision on establishing the position of USNC Vice President – Electrotechnical Conformity Assessment until such time as the President’s Task Force on CA Systems reports back to Council and has submitted its recommendations. (This motion was approved unanimously.) Section 6 – Status Report on Electric Vehicles and E-Mobility – P M Piqueira/J E Matthews/J McCabe Mr. Piqueira reminded the members that, at the 20 January 2011 Council meeting, an important and thought provoking Panel Discussion took place on the subject of Electric Vehicles and E-Mobility, for the primary purpose of assessing the USNC’s role in the future of this technology. Since January several important related events have taken place. 1) ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) Interim Steering Committee (ISC) Meeting – 4 March 2011. Mr Piqueira noted that Jim Matthews is Co-Chair of the EVSP along with Jim Pauley, Schneider Electric. 2) ANSI Workshop – Standards and Codes for Electric Drive Vehicles (Workshop on behalf of the U S Dept of Energy) – 5 – 6 April 2011 3) Second EVSP Interim Steering Committee Meeting, 27 April 2011 4) EVSP Kickoff – 17 May 2011 Mr. James McCabe, ANSI, Senior Director, Standards Facilitation, joined the meeting by teleconference and provided an overview on the current status of these activities. (ATTACHMENT E) He highlighted the following with respect to the EVSP:

Mission

Deliverables

Tasks

Definition of Electric Vehicle

Scope – Initial Focus for Roadmap

Architecture – 3 Domains/8 Working Groups

Timeline

Participation Fees

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Section 7 CANENA (Council for Harmonization of the Electrotechnical Standards of the Nations of the Americas) Messrs Goodsell and Lippert, USNC Liaisons to CANENA, as well as Joel Solis reported on the 2011 CANENA Annual General Meeting which was held 2 – 3 March in San Antonio, TX, under the theme, “Focusing on the Future.” The following were highlighted:

While it was characterized as a “good meeting” attendance was felt to be low.

A new Advisory Committee was established.

Mr Solis reported on the new CANENA Officers.

Mr Solis noted that the next meeting is scheduled for 29 February – 1 March 2012 but the venue is not yet determined.

Mr Lippert noted that an effort is underway to improve the efficiency of the harmonization process.

Section 8 Standardization Management Board (SMB) and Other Technical Issues Mr McMillan briefly reported on the TMC meeting of 18 May 2011 in preparation for the next SMB meeting to take place on Friday, 10 June 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden. He highlighted the following:

Messrs Jack Sheldon and Jim Matthews provided an overview of the SMB and a number of its current initiatives.

Sonya Bird, Chair, USNC Model Operating Procedures Task Force reported on the status of the Verification Process as to the use of the Model Operating Procedures. While most TAGs use the Model some 14 have chosen to develop their own Procedures and these have been reviewed by the Task Force and recommendations made as to their disposition. While most are being recommended for certification by the TMC, several have questions that must be resolved first. In addition, two TAGs have not provided the required documentation and are in danger of being suspended. One TAG does not meet the requirement for viability in terms of voting members and the process of disbandment has begun. Finally, this process has generated several suggestions for changes to the Model Procedures and, therefore, a modest revision is in the offing.

The USNC Proposal – Holding (or Canceling) IEC TC Meetings in Difficult Times, authored by a TMC Task Force chaired by Sonya Bird, is on the June SMB Agenda for consideration.

The SMB Draft Agenda for the June meeting in Stockholm was reviewed in detail.

Reports were provided on the following: - SMB Strategic Group #1 – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – A Draft Business Plan has been received for comment.

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- SMB Strategic Group #2 – Standardization of Ultra High Voltage Technologies (UHV) – We have not been successful in find a replacement for Dr Keri as USNC representative to this Group. If no one steps forward to volunteer the USNC will not be represented. - SMB Strategic Group #3 – Smart Grid – During the meeting in Peachtree City, Mr Ken Caird, USNC Representative to SG #3, provided an informative demonstration of the “mapping tool” GE has recommended to SG #3. Mr Caird has agreed that this tool could also be made available to other groups such as the Electric Vehicles Standards Panel. - SMB Strategic Group #4 - LVDC Distribution Systems Up to 1500 V DC – It was reported that NEMA host a very successful Workshop on the subject in April 2011.

TMC discussed the Chinese National Committees request for Group A membership and the possible effects on SMB and CAB membership.

Electric Vehicles – E-Mobility – It is felt that the SMB may be asked to take action on this subject at its June meeting possibly to create another Strategic Group.

5th TAG Leadership Workshop will be held at CEA Headquarters, Arlington, VA, on 13 September, the day before the next TMC meeting.

TMC considered the National Committees that were up for reelection to the SMB.

A collaboration effort is underway to obtain comments on several initiatives relating to TC/SC Reorganization. A mechanism is being put in place so people can comment on specific questions being considered. The TMC and Council will be given an opportunity to participate.

8.1 Status Report – TC 23 Electric Accessories – Plugs and Sockets

Mr Jack Wells reminded Council that, at the Seattle meeting of TC 23, a revised Strategic Business Plan (SBP) was approved over the objections of the USNC delegation and an objection was raised when the document was formally submitted to the SMB for approval at its February 2011 meeting. The SMB approved the SBP but did not approve the time line that was proposed and TC 23 must now address that issue. In addition, the related USNC TAGs are proceeding to develop related documents that will be submitted as appropriate to their respective SCs. 8.2 Patents and National Adoptions

Mr Zegers reminded Council that as a result of an initiative from the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) it was proposed that ANSI and the USNC advocate that ISO and IEC include new text in the Guidelines for Implementation of the Common Patent Policy text that makes it clear that patent licensing commitments in the ISO and IEC standards also apply in identical national adoptions. Text should also be included that makes it clear that such patent licensing commitments should not be assumed to also apply in modified national adoptions,

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and that NSBs advancing modified national adoptions should confirm with the original patent holders whether or not the commitments apply. At the Council’s September 2010 meeting it was agreed that this proposal should be submitted to IEC requesting that new clarifying text be added to the Guidelines. This ANSI proposal was submitted to ISO and IEC on 1 December 2010. Document SMB/4465/QP – IEC, ISO, ITU Patent Rights Policy – Revision 1 was circulated for comment and vote on 3 March 2011. The comment period ended on 1 April and the voting period on 22 April. A proposed new Section 3 on the use of declaration forms in national adoptions as proposed by ANSI (USNC) was not included in the revision because it was argued that it is the responsibility of the national body concerned to seek a patent statement from the patent owner. As such this is not something to be included in the common guidelines but might be something to mention in Guide 21 at some future stage. The ANSI IPRPC recommended that ANSI and the USNC vote affirmatively on Revision but continue to work to incorporate within the document the US recommended Section. The USNC submitted comments to that effect by the comment deadline of 1 April and voted affirmatively with comments by the 22 April deadline. The ANSI Representative to the ISO TMB requested that this subject be deferred to the June TMB meeting, an option the TMB has which the SMB does not have. It is anticipated that Mr Steven Cornish will argue the ANSI/USNC point at the TMB meeting and, if he is successful, the IEC SMB will be asked to concur subsequently. Section 9 – Plans for the IEC 75th General Meeting, Melbourne, Australia – 24 – 28 October 2011 Mr Piqueira provided a brief overview of current plans for the USNC’s involvement in the 75th IEC General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia. 9.1 Outreach Meetings Mr Piqueira noted that, as is traditional, a number of USNC Delegation events would be held in Melbourne as well as meetings with the IEC Officers and other National Committees. a) USNC Delegation Meeting, Sunday, 23 October (4:00 – 5:30 p.m.) b) USNC Delegation Reception, Sunday, 23 October (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.) c) USNC Officers Meeting with IEC Officers (Not yet scheduled) The President prompted a discussion of the National Committees that should be invited to Outreach Meetings and the following were agreed: d) Outreach meeting with Japanese NC e) Outreach meeting with Chinese NC f) Outreach meeting with German NC g) Outreach meeting with Saudi Arabian NC h) Outreach meeting with CENELEC Noting that at past GMs, six Outreach Meetings were scheduled, it was agreed that if a 6th meeting is desirable, the Republic of Korea and India might be considered.

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9.2 Council Meeting and Council Open Session – 28 October 2011 Mr Piqueira reported that the Council Meeting and Council Open Session were scheduled to be held on Friday, 28 October but an agenda and program have not, as yet, been circulated. Mr Zegers reminded Council that if any members, who are attending the Melbourne meeting and wish to be authorized as Observers to the Council, SMB or CAB meetings, this has to be accomplished officially via the IEC Central Office. Those interested should contact Mr Zegers as soon as possible. 9.2.1 Proposal to Amend the IEC Rules of Procedures to Include Provisions of the Addition of a Sixth Group A Member Mr Piqueira called attention to document C/1681/DV which seeks to accommodate a formal request from the Chinese National Committee to upgrade its membership to financial Group A, comprising those full members which pay the highest fixed percentage of the IEC dues. It was noted that, apparently, this request can be address with no impact on SMB membership. However, if one or more additional National Committees wish to take this step, the subject of permanent membership on SMB and CAB, which is in the proposal stage, would have to be reexamined. After brief discussion it was agreed that the USNC would submit an affirmative vote on this proposal by the 1 July 2011 deadline. 9.2.2 IEC Leadership Elections Mr Piqueira noted that the following elections pending for Melbourne. Nominations for Election of IEC Treasurer C/1670/DC

(Term 2012-2014) – Mr Olivier Gourlay, current Treasurer, term limited. Mr Piqueira reported that only one candidate has been made known to the USNC, Dr Ake Danemar of Sweden and he has solicited the USNC’s support. Several Council members spoke in his favor.

Nominations for Election of Chairman of Conformity C/1671/DC Assessment Board (CAB) – Dr H Fujisawa is eligible for immediate re-election. (Term 2012- 2014)

Nominations for Election of Five Council Board (CB) C/1672/DC

Members – South Africa, Rep of Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Brazil(Terms 2012-2014) – T Bukula, South Africa and F Yaksic, Brazil eligible for immediate re-election. D-Y Joo, R of Korea,

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R Nava Uribe, Mexico and F W Vreeswijk, The Netherlands, term limited.

Nominations for Election of Three SMB Members – C/1673/DC

Canada, Republic of Korea, Spain (Terms 2012 – 2014) Messrs Rodel, Shin and Corrons are all eligible for immediate re-election

Nominations for Four CAB Members - C/1674/DC

Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden (Terms 2012 – 2014) Messrs Kajiya, Japan and Gaertner, the Netherlands, eligible for immediate re-election. Messrs Spindler, Germany and Eriksson, Sweden are term limited.

9.2.3 – IEC Financial Matters Ms Tennant noted that the following documents had been considered and approved at the USNC Finance Committee and additional financial documents such as the Proposed Budget and National Dues for 2012 have yet to be received. These documents will be considered for approval during the IEC Council meeting in Melbourne. Report concerning the auditing of the IEC – only Accounts for the C/1675/DV financial year 2010 and the Guarantee Fund, established by BDO Ltd (Geneva, Switzerland) Report concerning the auditing of the IEC Consolidated Accounts C/1676/DV for the financial year 2010, established by BDO Ltd (Geneva, Switzerland) 9.3 Council Board Meeting – 26 October 2011, Melbourne Mr. Piqueira highlighted the actions likely to be considered by the Council Board at its meeting on 26 October in Melbourne.

IEC Masterplan 2011

Young Professional’s Workshop

Global sponsorship program for IEC General Meetings

Sales Advisory Group (SAG) Activities – Mr George Gulla, ANSI VP – Publications is a member.

Mr Piqueira noted that he will be attending his first Council Board meeting on 15 June in Geneva.

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9.4 Look Ahead: IEC Young Professionals – 2011 Workshop Mr Zegers reported that 11 nominations have been received from the USNC constituency for this year’s Young Professionals Workshop, unfortunately, down from the 13 nominations received in 2010. A Selection Committee is currently evaluating these nominations and from these 3 will be selected to attend the IEC GM in Melbourne. This Committee consists of the USNC Officers and Officers of Standing Committees, a number of Honorary Life Members and the 3 US Young Professionals from 2010. The USNC supports the air fare while the IEC Central Office supports hotel accommodations for 3 days. Mr Zegers expressed the belief that this was an excellent program that held great potential and he suggested the Mr Bruce Harding the possibility of adapting the IEC Young Professionals Program to the US as an ANSI (USNC) national program under the auspices of the ANSI Committee on Education. Section 10 USNC Contributions to the 2011 IEC Masterplan Mr Piqueira reported that the 2011 IEC Masterplan is expected be considered for approval by the IEC Council at its meeting during the 75th IEC General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia. A draft has been received by the Council Board and will be discussed during its June 2011 meeting and subsequently a Council document will be issued for comment prior to Melbourne. The USNC has contributed significantly to this document via face-to-face meetings in the US with IEC Officers and the submittal of minor comments suggesting that an Index be include and questioning why the subject of “consumers” appears not to be included in the draft. IEC Masterplan 2011 key issues

THE IEC MARKET Making IEC the “home of industry” Leadership in emerging markets and technologies Expanding the audience Raising the market profile

TECHNOLOGY

Anticipating market needs Systems and sectoral approaches

COOPERATION

Global collaboration IT tools supporting co-operation

GOVERNANCE AND STRUCTURE

National Committee representation and operations Conformity assessment governance

EXPERTS AND LEADERS

Continuity in the quality and availability of IEC experts and leaders

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FINANCES, EFFICIENCY AND THE IEC FAMILY

Financial stability and the IEC business model

Process support and efficiency Development of the IEC Family

Section 11 USNC Officers Meeting with Representatives of the German National Committee – Monday, 17 January 2011, ANSI Office, NYC Mr Piqueira reminded the Council that as a direct result of the Outreach Meeting in Seattle, representatives of the German National Committee met with USNC Officers and Standing Committee Chairs on Monday, 17 January 2011 in the ANSI Offices in New York City. An Action Item from that meeting resulted in a draft joint position paper on the Visibility of the IEC, in other words “Brand Recognition,” prepared by the German representatives and circulated for review by the USNC Council. If approved this joint paper would be submitted to IEC in the name of both National Committees. During discussion, the primary comment about the draft was that its wording is “Eurocentric” and this would have to change to make the text apply to both Europe and the US. It was agreed that additional comments would be submitted to Mr Zegers by 7 June at which time the USNC comments would be reviewed by the USNC Officers and by Mr Wells’ Communications and Continuing Education Committee prior to being returned to the German National Committee. Section 12 Review of USNC Strategic Objectives, Strategies and Tactics for 2011 and Beyond Mr Piqueira broached the subject of the USNC’s Strategic Objectives Program for 2011 and announced the assignment of Advisors for each Objective, each having agreed to serve in that capacity. Messrs Zegers and Zertuche will support each Objective and will be contacting Advisors in the near future to advance this program. The President anticipated that for the September Council meeting a more focused item will be included in the Agenda so that each Advisor can provide status reports on his or her Strategic Objective. It was also noted that all Council members are invited to review these Objectives and Tactics and to submit comments. This is particularly true if new Objectives need to be considered. (ATTACHMENT F) Objective #1 Advisor: Phil Piqueira Staff: Charlie Zegers Seek Leadership Positions at all levels of IEC and related activities and work to guide and influence the structural and market positioning of the IEC in Global Markets consistent with U S electrotechnical positions Objective #2 Advisor: Kevin Lippert Staff: Charlie Zegers Grow USNC Membership through improvements in service, outreach, participation and diversity of the organization. Objective #3A Advisor: Joan Sterling Staff: Tony Zertuche Increase regional effectiveness of the USNC & the IEC – Americas.

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Objective #3B Advisor: Susan Hoyler Staff: Tony Zertuche Increase regional effectiveness of the USNC & IEC – Asia/Pacific. Objective #3C Advisor: John Abbott Staff: Tony Zertuche Increase regional effectiveness of the USNC & IEC – Europe/Middle East/Africa Objective #4 Advisor: A McMillan Staff: Tony Zertuche Develop a Comprehensive Standards Strategy Objective #5 Advisor: R L Pescatore Staff: Charlie Zegers Develop a Comprehensive Conformity Assessment Strategy Objective #6 Advisor: Jo Ann Emmel, PhD Staff: Charlie Zegers/Tony Zertuche/Jim McCabe Build strong Consumer Involvement and Active Participation in the Management and Technical Levels of the IEC and USNC. Section 13 Draft Revision of USNC Policy on Gratis Copies of IEC Documents Mr Zegers reminded Council that the USNC Policy on Distribution of Gratis Copies of IEC Documents was approved by Council on 2007-11-02. ANSI’s Legal Counsel has been reviewing this policy to tighten up the wording and clarify the policy related primarily to two particular scenarios: 1) One individual becomes a voting member of a USNC TAG and then circulates the voting document or draft to a large body of “hidden” participants in order to solicit help in determining his or her vote and comments on the document. 2) Another individual posted a voting document or draft on an organization’s web site for the same reason, in order to broaden the audience being given the opportunity to submit comments and recommended vote to the single TAG voting member. A Draft Revision of the USNC Policy with a revised title, “USNC Policy on Distribution of Free Copies of IEC Standards and Working Documents for Use in USNC Standards Development Activities was prepared by ANSI’s Legal Counsel to clarify the intent of the original policy. After some discussion, it was agreed that this revised policy should be circulated for consideration by Council E-Ballot. Section 14 USNC Financial Matters Ms Lori Tennant, USNC Vice President - Finance, reported briefly on the activities of the USNC Finance Committee. She highlighted the following:

An indoctrination meeting was held at ANSI NY on 15 March to meet Peggy Jensen, ANSI’s VP – Finance, and to learn more about the ANSI – USNC – IEC budget processes.

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USNC Finance Committee meeting/teleconference was held on 14 April. See USNC/Council 457 (ATTACHMENT G)

Susan Hoyler has been appointed Vice Chair of the Finance Committee.

The Committee has asked Staff to provide justification, where possible, as to why 2011 invoices were not paid. There reasons vary widely and the Committee would like to better understand the reasons why people drop TAG membership. It should also be mentioned that a significant number of new TAG members are added each year.

The Committee will cooperate with the new VP – Membership Development and Recruitment to build USNC Membership.

Mr George Gulla, ANSI VP – Publications, provided a brief report on sales of IEC publications to the Finance Committee.

Surplus from the 74th IEC General Meeting in Seattle was discussed.

2011 Budget Latest Estimates not yet available for review.

2012 Budget – Standing Committee Chairs were asked to provide, as soon as possible, items that need to be included. One item being discussed is possible travel support for USNC Officers.

It is anticipated that a Finance Committee meeting/teleconference will be scheduled in the July timeframe.

Section 15 Nominations Committee (P M Piqueira) Mr Piqueira called attention to document USNC/Council 458 (ATTACHMENT H) and noted that the Nominations Committee Report and its Recommendations were all approved by Council via E-Ballot. He highlighted the following:

Recommendation was submitted for the Vice President – Membership Development and Recruitment and within a week the USNC Member ballot will close for Kevin Lippert’s election to that position.

The Committee spent some time discussing the subject of a possible Vice President – Electrotechnical Conformity Assessment as discussed earlier in this meeting.

Paul J Hearty, Ph.D., Sony Electronics, was nominated to complete the unexpired term of James Williamson.

Donald A Mader was nominated for membership on CAPCC.

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Albert P Brazauski, UL and James Williamson, JW Associates (Sony Electronics) were nominated for USNC Honorary Life Membership.

Four candidates were nominated to SMB for Thomas A Edison Awards and two were nominated to CAB. Michael H Babiak, Chair, IEC/TC 35 Wim De Kesel, Secretary, IEC/TC 23 Jim Munro, Chair, IEC/TC 31 Jeffrey R Toran, Secretary, IEC/TC 48 and SC 48B Kerry L McManama, Chair, IECEx David W Smith, Chair, IECQ

Joseph L Koepfinger, Koepfinger Consulting, was nominated for the IEC Lord Kelvin Award.

A special teleconference of the Nominations Committee has been scheduled for 31 May in order to consider nominations for the ANSI Award Program

Bob Williams, UL, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Nominations Committee.

Section 16 Communications and Continuing Education Committee Mr. Jack Wells, Chairman of the USNC Communications and Continuing Education Committee (CCECO), reported that the last C&CEC meeting/teleconference took place on 11 April 2011. See USNC/Council 459 (ATTACHMENT I). He highlighted the following:

Called attention to USNC/Council 461 (ATTACHMENT J), the tracking mechanism for Committee projects and activities.

Plan to publish 4 issues of USNC News and Notes in 2011, 1 already circulated and the next 3 themes are: 2Q - Focus on the Americas 3Q - Academia and Education 4Q - Standards of Value to Government

USNC Generic Presentation will shortly be available for anyone to download and use to discuss IEC and the USNC in a general way.

As is traditional, a list of USNC Accomplishments will be developed for circulation with 2012 invoices.

Committee is prepared to assist CAPCC in developing Conformity Assessment training when the needs are articulated.

Project underway to develop a White Paper on Why the USNC Charges Fees to Participate?

Committee is prepared to support the Membership Recruitment and TAG Membership programs.

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Developing mechanism for handling public inquiries and possible development of Most Frequently Asked Questions brochure.

5th TAG Leadership Workshop will be held on TUESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2011 @ CEA HQ in ARLINGTON, VA, the day before the 14 September TMC meeting.

6 Self Taught Training Modules being up-date and will be made available to anyone interested via the ANSI Web Site.

Target to schedule two Instructor Led Training Sessions before the end of 2011 to emphasize how to be an effective delegate. Similar ANSI Delegates Course being reviewed to see if IEC related material can be added to the text.

Survey being developed to be sent to USNC list of educators to learn more about them, their needs and how they might incorporate IEC standards into their curriculums.

Thank You letters to the USNC constituency will again be circulated along with 2012 invoices.

Section 17 COPANT General Assembly – 11 – 13 May 2011, Santiago, Chile At Mr Piqueira’s invitation, Mr Gary Kushnier provided a brief report on the COPANT General Assembly which was held in Santiago, Chile, on 11 – 13 May 2011. He reported that 21 ANSI delegates participated. Joe Bhatia was re-elected as COPANT Vice President and Osvaldo Petroni of Argentina was elected as Treasurer. It was also noted that both Rob Steele of ISO and Ronnie Amit of IEC attend as did Amaury Santos of IEC’s Office in Brazil. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, a FINCA Workshop was not held. Section 18 Forum of the IEC National Committees of the Americas (FINCA) Meeting (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and USA) Mr Piqueira reported that the next FINCA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday – Thursday, 28 – 29 September in Mexico City. Section 19 USNC Mentoring Program Mr Zegers reminded Council that at its January 2011 meeting a revised proposal to establish a USNC Mentoring Program was approved and the only question that remained was which country would be chosen from among Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic or Peru. During the COPANT General Assembly, Messrs Piqueira, Zegers and Zertuche approached Mr Carlos Rodriquez of Costa Rica and discussed the Mentoring Program. This was very favorably received and the details are now being work out.

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Section 20 ANSI Interface Mr Kushnier called attention to the brief report on the activities of the ANSI International Policy Department including ISO activities, PASC, China related issues and other items of interest. (ATTACHMENT K) He highlighted the following:

ANSI will host the ISO General Assembly in September 2012 in San Diego, CA. The last time this event was held in the US was in 1972.

In September 2011 ANSI will host in Washington, DC a meeting with the European Standards Organizations (ESO) Joint Presidents’ Group (JPG).

Summarized number of activities related to China and offered ANSI services to help ANSI member companies and organizations in working in the Chinese environment.

Section 21 – Future Meeting Dates

Council 2011 and Beyond Meeting Schedule The following meeting dates for 2011 and beyond have been confirmed or are being considered. Thursday, 9 June 2011 – CAB, Stockholm, Sweden Friday, 10 June 2011 – SMB, Stockholm, Sweden Wednesday, 15 June 2011 – CB, Geneva, Switzerland Tuesday, 13 September 2011 5th USNC TAG Leadership Workshop CEA HQ, Arlington, VA Wednesday – Thursday, 14 – 15 Sept 2011 TMC/Council Meetings CEA Headquarters, Arlington, VA Friday, 16 Sept 2011 CAPCC Meeting ANSI Headquarters, Washington, DC Wednesday – Thursday, 28 – 29 Sept 2011 Forum of the IEC National Committees of the Americas (FINCA) Mexico City, Mexico Monday - Friday, 24 – 28 October 2011 – Melbourne, Australia (75th IEC General Meeting) - SMB Monday, 24 October - CAB Tuesday, 25 October - CB Wednesday, 26 October - Council Friday, 28 October

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Section 22 Summary of Action Items Action Item 2011-05-19 #1 Technical Management Committee During discussion the pros and cons of this subject were noted and it was agreed that the Technical Management Committee would be given an action item to consider the subject of distributed voting for the USNC and to make recommendations to Council for its September meeting. Section 23 Adjournment Mr Piqueira expressed his appreciation and that of the USNC Council to Mr John Green and to Cooper Lighting for the hospitality extended during these USNC meetings in Peachtree City. He also expressed his appreciation to Mr Bruce Harding and Mr Jack Sheldon for being with us. The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.(EDT)

Respectfully submitted; Charles T Zegers General Secretary USNC 8 July 2011