Notice2022-19935
Request for Information; Draft National Strategy on Microelectronics Research
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September 15, 2022
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Abstract
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on behalf of the Subcommittee on Microelectronics Leadership (SML) of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), requests comments from the public on the Draft National Strategy on Microelectronics Research (referred to in this document as "the Draft National Strategy") and some specific questions relevant to that strategy. The Draft National Strategy is posted at https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/09/SML-DRAFT-Microlectronics-Strategy-For-Public-Comment.pdf. This draft is being released at an intermediate, development stage for the sole and limited purpose to collect public input to inform the work of the SML as it develops the final National Strategy.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 178 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56715-56716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19935]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Request for Information; Draft National Strategy on
Microelectronics Research
AGENCY: Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
ACTION: Notice of Request for Information (RFI).
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SUMMARY: The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on
behalf of the Subcommittee on Microelectronics Leadership (SML) of the
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), requests comments from
the public on the Draft National Strategy on Microelectronics Research
(referred to in this document as ``the Draft National Strategy'') and
some specific questions relevant to that strategy. The Draft National
Strategy is posted at <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SML-DRAFT-Microlectronics-Strategy-For-Public-Comment.pdf">https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SML-DRAFT-Microlectronics-Strategy-For-Public-Comment.pdf</a>. This
draft is being released at an intermediate,
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development stage for the sole and limited purpose to collect public
input to inform the work of the SML as it develops the final National
Strategy.
DATES: Interested persons and organizations are invited to submit
comments on or before 5:00 p.m. ET, October 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Email (preferred): <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9df0f4feeff2f8f1f8fee9eff2f3f4feeec2eee9effce9f8fae4ddf2eee9edb3f8f2edb3faf2eb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="74191d17061b1118111700061b1a1d17072b070006150011130d341b0700045a111b045a131b02">[email protected]</span></a>,
include Response to SML RFI on Draft Report in the subject line of the
message.
<bullet> Mail: Attn: NSTC Subcommittee on Microelectronics
Leadership, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Eisenhower
Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20504.
Instructions: Response to this request for public comment is
voluntary. Each individual or institution is requested to submit only
one response. Respondents may answer as many or as few questions as
they wish. Comments of approximately 5 pages or less in length (up to
10,000 characters) are requested. Electronic responses must be provided
as attachments to an email rather than a link. When referencing
particular sections of the draft document, please refer to the relevant
line number in responses. OSTP will not respond to individual
submissions. Responses should include the name of the person(s) or
organization(s) filing the response. Responses containing references,
studies, research, and other empirical data that are not widely
published should include copies of or electronic links to the
referenced materials. Responses containing profanity, vulgarity,
threats, or other inappropriate language or content will not be
considered.
This Request for Public Comment is not accepting applications for
financial assistance or financial incentives. OSTP may post responses
to this request for public comment without change, online. OSTP
therefore requests that no business proprietary information,
copyrighted information, or personally identifiable information be
submitted in response to this Request for Public Comment. Please note
that the U.S. Government will not pay for response preparation, or for
the use of any information contained in the response. Comments
submitted in response to this notice are subject to the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corey Stambaugh (Executive Secretary
for the SML) at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f29f9b91809d979e979186809d9c9b9181ad818680938697958bb29d818682dc979d82dc959d84"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93fefaf0e1fcf6fff6f0e7e1fcfdfaf0e0cce0e7e1f2e7f6f4ead3fce0e7e3bdf6fce3bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a> or (202) 456-
4444.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview: Section 9906(a)(3)(A)of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
116-283) (included in Title XCIX, ``Creating Helpful Incentives to
Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America''), established the
Subcommittee on Microelectronics Research (SML) and charged the
Subcommittee with the development of a national strategy on
microelectronics research, development, manufacturing, and supply chain
security. The National Strategy on Microelectronics Research
(``National Strategy'') is being developed to address approaches to
prioritize research and development (R&D) to advance microelectronics,
to grow the workforce, to leverage and connect the broader R&D
infrastructure, including the Federal laboratories, enhance public-
private partnerships and international engagement, and develop
activities that address future challenges to the innovation,
competitiveness, and supply chain security of the United States in the
field of microelectronics. The SML is seeking input from stakeholders
from across the entire microelectronics ecosystem, including industry,
academia, and non-profits, to guide this effort.
The final National Strategy will seek to ensure that advances in
microelectronics R&D and their applications to agency missions and the
broader national interest continue unabated in this critical field. The
strategy will provide guidance for agency leaders, program managers,
and the research community regarding planning and implementation of
microelectronics R&D investments and activities and ensure they are
synergistic with the broader CHIPS legislation and activities.
The Draft National Strategy identifies three main goals with
underlining strategic objectives:
<bullet> Goal 1. Fuel Discoveries for Future Generations of
Microelectronics
<bullet> Goal 2. Expand, Train, and Support the Workforce
<bullet> Goal 3. Facilitate the Rapid Transition of R&D to U.S.
Industry
OSTP seeks comment from the public on the Draft National Strategy
with a focus on the following questions:
1. Does the Draft National Strategy capture the key R&D areas that
will support future generations of microelectronics? If not, what
additional areas of R&D focus are required?
2. What additional approaches should be considered to develop and
expand the microelectronics workforce at all levels, including advanced
degrees?
3. Are there additional mechanisms that should be considered to
ensure rapid transition of R&D to industry?
4. Do you have any additional suggestions on how the final National
Strategy can help ensure the success of the broader CHIPS efforts and
ensure continued U.S. leadership in this important area?
The Draft National Strategy is not a commitment to any strategy,
policy, funding, or plan and it has not been approved for final
publication by the NSTC or any part of the United States Government.
The contents of this draft document and the strategy may change in its
entirety or in part prior to final publication based on the feedback
that we receive.
File: <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SML-DRAFT-Microlectronics-Strategy-For-Public-Comment.pdf">https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SML-DRAFT-Microlectronics-Strategy-For-Public-Comment.pdf</a>.
Dated: September 12, 2022.
Stacy Murphy,
Operations Manager.
[FR Doc. 2022-19935 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]
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