Notice2021-25428
Study To Advance a More Productive Tech Economy
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Published
November 22, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
Abstract
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information about the public and private sector marketplace trends, supply chain risks, legislative, policy, and the future investment needs of eight emerging technology areas, including: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things in Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, Blockchain Technology, New and Advanced Materials, Unmanned Delivery Services, Internet of Things, and Three-dimensional Printing. This Request for Information (RFI) is seeking comments to help identify, understand, refine, and guide the development of the current and future state of technology in the eight emerging technology areas named above. The information will inform a final report that will be submitted to Congress.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 222 (Monday, November 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25428]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
[Docket Number: 211116-0234]
Study To Advance a More Productive Tech Economy
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for information.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is
seeking information about the public and private sector marketplace
trends, supply chain risks, legislative, policy, and the future
investment needs of eight emerging technology areas, including:
Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things in Manufacturing, Quantum
Computing, Blockchain Technology, New and Advanced Materials, Unmanned
Delivery Services, Internet of Things, and Three-dimensional Printing.
This Request for Information (RFI) is seeking comments to help
identify, understand, refine, and guide the development of the current
and future state of technology in the eight emerging technology areas
named above. The information will inform a final report that will be
submitted to Congress.
DATES: Comments in response to this notice must be received by 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on January 31, 2022. Submissions received after that
date may not be considered.
Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
Electronic submission: Submit electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
1. Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and enter NIST-2021-0007 in the search
field,
2. Click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields,
and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
Electronic submissions may also be sent as an attachment to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cfaeacaebcbbbaabb68fa1a6bcbbe1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81e0e2e0f2f5f4e5f8c1efe8f2f5afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a> and may be in any of the following unlocked formats:
Word or PDF. Please cite ``COMPETE ACT'' and the topic area in all
correspondence. If the input is provided for more than one topic area,
please submit separate documents for each topic area. Comments received
by the deadline may be posted at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. 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, may become part of the public record and may be subject to
public disclosure. NIST reserves the right to publish relevant comments
publicly, unedited and in their entirety. Personal information, such as
account numbers or Social Security numbers, or names of other
individuals, should not be included. Do not submit confidential
business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information.
Comments that contain profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other
inappropriate language or content will not be considered.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this RFI contact:
Charles H. Romine, U.S. Department of Commerce, (301) 975-2900 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ecde6effce2ebfda0dce1e3e7e0ebcee0e7fdfaa0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a49626b78666f792458656763646f4a6463797e246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please direct media inquiries to NIST's Public Affairs Office at
(301) 975-2762 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#feb49b909097989b8cd0b68b9b8c9991be90978d8ad0999188"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e5af808b8b8c838097cbad908097828aa58b8c9691cb828a93">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under DIVISION FF, Title XV, Sec. 1501 of
the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260), the
Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Federal Trade
Commission and other federal agencies, is directed to complete a study
of and issue a report on eight emerging technology areas:
<bullet> Artificial Intelligence--on the state of the artificial
intelligence industry and the impact of such industry on the United
States economy,
<bullet> Internet of Things in Manufacturing--on the use of
internet-connected devices and internet-connected solutions in
manufacturing in the United States,
<bullet> Quantum Computing--on the state of the quantum computing
industry and the impact of such industry on the United States economy,
<bullet> Blockchain Technology--on the state of the blockchain
technology industry and the impact of such industry on the United
States economy,
<bullet> New and Advanced Materials--on the state of the new and
advanced materials industry, including synthetically derived materials
or those with enhanced natural properties, and the impact of such
industry on the United States economy,
<bullet> Unmanned Delivery Services (both air & ground)--on the
impact of unmanned delivery services on businesses conducting
interstate commerce and the impact of such industry on the United
States economy, rules and regulations,
<bullet> Internet of Things--on the state of the internet-connected
devices industry and the impact of such industry on the United States
economy, and
<bullet> Three-dimensional Printing--on the state of the three-
dimensional printing industry and the impact of such industry on the
United States economy.
NIST invites stakeholders throughout the scientific research,
standards, advocacy, industry, and non-scientific communities,
including the general public, to provide input for creating a forward-
thinking approach that supports emerging technology to foster economic
growth and competitiveness across the Nation in ways that benefit all
Americans. NIST will develop the report in a manner consistent with its
mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness.
Request for Information
The following list of topics covers the major areas about which
NIST seeks information. The listed areas are not intended to limit the
topics that may be addressed by respondents so long as they address the
current and future issues within one or more emerging technology areas.
For each emerging technology area, NIST seeks information related to:
The relevant marketplaces; supply chains; legislative, policy and
standards needs; and strategic public-private partnerships to enhance
adoption:
Technology Development
<bullet> NIST seeks to gain greater awareness of the federal
agencies that have jurisdiction over the emerging technology area, or
with which industry interacts on issues related to the emerging
technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information on what the federal government
could do to foster or enhance the adoption of technology or help expand
economic opportunities within the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks to better understand the current and future
needs, as well as
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risks, for standards development in the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information on existing standards forums in the
emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks to better understand the needs of industry in
future public-private investment partnerships to foster innovation in
the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information on how existing legislation and/or
regulations may help or hinder the maturation of the emerging
technology areas in the marketplace, and any areas where new
legislation and/or regulations are needed to advance the emerging
technology areas in the marketplace.
Technology Applications & Utilization
<bullet> NIST seeks to gain greater awareness of industry's
utilization of the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information on strengthening regional
innovation centers across the United States.
<bullet> NIST seeks information regarding the current marketplace
landscape and projected changes to the marketplace with the adoption of
the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information on risks and long-term trends in
the marketplace for the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information on risks and long-term trends in
supply chains within the emerging technology areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information about how organizations identify
and assess risks posed to supply chains within the emerging technology
areas.
<bullet> NIST seeks information regarding foreign capability and
capacity within the emerging technology areas.
Alicia Chambers,
NIST Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2021-25428 Filed 11-19-21; 8:45 am]
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