From: Andrew Reamer <areamer@gwu.edu<mailto:areamer@gwu.edu>> Date: Sun, Jul 31, 2022 at 5:02 PM Subject: ISA Federal Industrial Policy Update -- July 31, 2022 To: Industry Studies Association listserv <industrystudiesassociation@lists.wsu.edu<mailto:industrystudiesassociation@lists.wsu.edu>> Happy Sunday, everyone. This week's headline, of course, is the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2841/chips…4$>. While the focus of media attention, understandably, was on the bill's CHIPS Division, focused specifically on expanding U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, the far larger Science part of the act (the Research and Innovation Division) provided a new, expansive, and ambitious framework for U.S. industrial competitiveness going forward. In particular, the bill: * Substantially reshaped four key federal R&D agencies -- DOE Office of Science, NIST, NSF, and NASA. * Authorized a new NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP)"to advance research and development, technology development, and related solutions to address United States societal, national, and geostrategic challenges, for the benefit of all Americans." * Authorized a new National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative. * Sought to boost federally-funded technology transfer. * Sought to broaden participation in science among underrepresented populations. * Laid out a framework for crafting and implementing a national science and technology strategy. Connecting dots across the 1,054-page bill, the newly mandated approach to a national S&T strategy works as follows: * By December 31, 2023, and every four years thereafter, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall conduct a Quadrennial Science and Technology Review, "a comprehensive examination of the science and technology strategy of the United States, including recommendations for maintaining global leadership in science and technology and advancing science and technology to address the societal and national challenges and guidance regarding the coordination of programs, assets, capabilities, budget, policies, and authorities across all Federal research and development programs." (Section 10613) * By December 31, 2024, OSTP shall submit to Congress a comprehensive National Science and Technology Strategy "to meet national research and development objectives for the following 4-year period." The strategy shall "include a description of strategic objectives and research priorities necessary to maintain and advance the leadership of the United States in science and technology, including in key technology focus areas, . . . [and] in technologies required to address societal and national challenges . . . ." (Section 10611) * The NSF Director--in consultation with the National Science Board, the head of the new TIP Directorate, and an OSTP-hosted interagency working group (to be described in a moment)--shall annually review and update the list of societal, national, and geostrategic challenges and the list of key technology focus areas that guide the national S&T strategy. In identifying key technology focus areas, the NSF Director is also to consult the Director of National Intelligence and the FBI Director. (Section 10387) * To move things along, Congress set the initial lists: * Societal, National, and Geostrategic Challenges * National security * Manufacturing and industrial productivity * Workforce development and skills gaps * Climate change and environmental sustainability * Inequitable access to education, opportunity, or other services * Key Technology Focus Areas * Artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy, and related advances * High performance computing, semiconductors, and advanced computer hardware and software * Quantum information science and technology * Robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing * Natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation * Advanced communications technology and immersive technology * Biotechnology, medical technology, genomics, and synthetic biology * Data storage, data management, distributed ledger technologies, and cybersecurity, including biometrics * Advanced energy and industrial efficiency technologies, such as batteries and advanced nuclear technologies, including but not limited to for the purposes of electric generation * Advanced materials science, including composites 2D materials, other next-generation materials, and related manufacturing technologies * The OSTP Director shall establish an interagency working group to "ensure that the activities of different Federal agencies"--specifically, the TIP Directorate, the Department of Commerce (particularly regional technology hubs, Manufacturing USA, and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership), the Department of Energy (particularly national laboratories), and "[a]ny other program that . . . involves research development with respect to key technology focus areas"--"enhance and complement, but, as appropriate, do not duplicate, efforts being carried out by another Federal agency . . . ." It all seems quite logical on paper. One might ask: Does the government have the capability to pull it off? Unlike traditional macroeconomic policy's reliance on a small group of highly credentialed experts, experience suggests that effective industrial policy design and implementation is a widely collaborative and ongoing public-private effort that incorporates contributions from those--at all levels--in federal agencies, trade associations, individual businesses, chambers of commerce, state and local governments, academic institutions, think tanks, and labor organizations. In a way, then, the success of this structured approach to a national competitiveness strategy is on all of us. Which should give readers additional reasons to respond to federal requests for public comments in their respective areas of expertise. That said, the government needs to develop its skills and reflexes in the realms of information gathering and analysis and relationship- and consensus-building. And it needs to learn when and how to let go of the long-standing prescriptive and procedures-based Great Society approach to public policy. While Congress was codifying a new paradigm into law, other entities released additional pieces of the national competitiveness puzzle: * The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on U.S. National Security And Economic Statecraft: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership For The Twenty-First Century<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.foreign.senate.gov/heari…l$>. * The State Department signed a Supply Chain Memorandum of Understanding With “Alliance for Development in Democracy” Countries: U.S., Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.state.gov/signing-of-supp…v$>. * The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security invited comments on National Security and Critical Technology Assessments of the U.S. Industrial Base<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-…b$>. * GAO issued reports on: * Semiconductor Supply Chain<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2839/semi… * Reliability and Replicability of Federally-funded Research<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2851/r… * CRS published a report on Federal Research Tax Credit: Current Law and Policy Issues<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2840/fed…2$>. * BEA released U.S. Direct Investment Abroad/Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S., by Country and Industry, 2021<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.bea.gov/news/blog/2022-07-2…y$>. * The Census Bureau has a new experimental dataset, Business Dynamics Statistics of U.S. Goods Traders<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2852/bu…o$>. For those studying the healthcare industry, CMS invited input regarding the operation of Medicare Advantage Program (Medicare Part C)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2843/medicar…P$>. Much more happened in individual sectors this week, but for those items you'll have to look below. Open calls for nominations to be a member of a federal advisory committee: 1. DOE Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2710/indus… 2. DOT Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) -- nominations invited (by 8/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2818/tran… 3. USDA National Agricultural Research/Extension/Education/Economics Advisory Board (by 9/30)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2310/agri… 4. USTR Trade/Environment Policy Advisory Committee (rolling)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2149/e… 5. NSF Directorate/Office Advisory Committees<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d… (rolling) 6. USTR/Commerce<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2… Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) for 2022-2026 (open)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2518/indu… 7. Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee (FESAC) (rolling)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2253/e… As American Economic Association contract staff, each day I post new items on EconSpark<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/quest… as a service to AEA members. Each Sunday, as an ISA board member, I prepare this update with new and open items I think will be of interest to ISA members. Objectives are to inform ISA member research; provide ISA members with the opportunity to give input to federal agencies; and facilitate relationships between ISA members and federal agency staff. Each link takes you to AEA's EconSpark, the Federal Register, or an agency's news page; each new item is bolded; and each comment opportunity is listed up to the deadline. In each category, the links are listed in chronological order by date of report release or comment deadline. Previous updates are in this archive folder<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.dropbox.com/sh/spiut7zlto… welcome your feedback at areamer@gwu.edu<mailto:areamer@gwu.edu>. I. Economy-wide Conditions, Indicators, and Practice * Census Business Trends & Outlook Survey (BTOS) Starts Biweekly Data Collection (7.15.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2804/c… * Household Pulse Survey (Phase 3.6) -- Census invites comments to OMB on proposed revisions (by 8/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2823/hous… * Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) -- BLS invites comments on extension (by 8/30)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2766/open… * DOL Enterprise Data Strategy -- released (6/15), input requested (by 12/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2698/dol… * Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee (FESAC) -- Commerce invites nominations (rolling)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2253/e… II. Nationwide Economic Development, Competitiveness, and Trade A. Economic Competitiveness * CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 passes Congress -- bill text and summary (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2841/c… * An industrial policy framework for OECD countries: old debates, new perspectives (5.3.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.oecd.org/publications/an… * Dani Rodrik "The New Productivism Paradigm?" (7.5.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.project-syndicate.org/co… * Societal Foundations of National Competitiveness -- RAND report to DoD to inform U.S. competition w/ China (6.22.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2762/s… * Challenges from Chinese Policy in 2022: Zero-COVID, Ukraine, and Pacific Diplomacy -- U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission public hearing 8/3<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-1… B. Supply Chains * Supply Chain Memorandum of Understanding With “Alliance for Development in Democracy” Countries: U.S., Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama (7.25.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.state.gov/signing-of-su… * Supply Chain Ministerial Forum hosted by U.S. Depts. State & Commerce -- Statements/Remarks (7.19-20.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/282… * Treasury Secretary Yellen on Friend-Shoring -- Building multilateral supply chain resilience (7.19.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2816/t… * National Security and Critical Technology Assessments of the U.S. Industrial Base -- BIS invites comments to OMB (by 8/25)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Initiative -- BTS invites comments on pilot (by 7/25), full (by 9/16)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2810/frei… C. International Trade and Finance * Business Dynamics Statistics of U.S. Goods Traders -- Census experimental data (12.10.21)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2852/… * U.S. National Security And Economic Statecraft: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership For The Twenty-First Century -- Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing (7.27.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hear… * Trade facilitation reforms worldwide: State of play in 2022 -- OECD (7.5.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.oecd.org/publications/tr… * Trade Strategy to Combat Forced Labor -- USTR requests input on development of (by 8/5)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2771/trade… * USITC Investigation of Effects of Sec 232/301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries -- hearings (7/20-22), input invited (by 8/24)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2593/inve… * Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) -- USTR and Commerce invite nominations for 2022-2026 (open)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2518/indu… D. International Collaboration and Investment * U.S. Direct Investment Abroad + Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S., by Country and Industry, 2021 -- BEA release (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.bea.gov/news/blog/2022-… * Joint U.S.-Israel Statement on Launching Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology (7.13.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing… * Joint Statement of the Leaders of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and the United States (I2U2) (7.14.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing… [on food security and clean energy] * BE-13--Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the US -- BEA invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2748/surv… * BE-12--Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the US -- BEA invites comment on proposed rule (by 8/30)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2761/benc… E. R&D and Innovation * CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 passes Congress -- bill text and summary (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2841/c… * Reliability and Replicability of Federally-funded Research -- GAO recommendations to NSF, NIH, NASA to promote (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2851/r… * Federal Research Tax Credit: Current Law and Policy Issues -- CRS report (7.27.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2840/f… * NSF Business Systems Review Guide -- comments to OMB invited (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * NSF Research Performance Progress Report -- comments invited to OMB (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2853/nsf-… * Request for Recommendations for Membership on NSF Directorate and Office Advisory Committees<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d… (rolling) F. Intellectual Property * USPTO Joins World Intellectual Property Organization's WIPO Green Technology Partnership/Database (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2829/i… * Small Claims Patent Court Study -- ACUS invites feedback (by 8/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2582/smal… * Practices and policies for review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) decisions -- USPTO invites comments (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-up… G. Competition and Antitrust * Biden Administration Competition Agenda -- NEC Director Deese discusses challenges, progress, future (7.14.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2803/a… H. Procurement * The Buy American Act and Other Federal Procurement Domestic Content Restrictions -- CRS report (7.18.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2815/a… * Construction Materials Used in Federal Financial Assistance Projects for Transportation Infrastructure in the United States Under the Build America, Buy America Act -- DOT requests information (by 8/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… I. Regional Economic Development * IWG on Coal/Power Plant Communities/Economic Revitalization -- DOE requests information (by 8/9)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2681/commu… * Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Initiative -- SBA invites comments on proposed evaluation survey (by 9/13)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2808/regi… J. Immigration * U.S. Employment-Based Immigration Policy -- CRS report (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2827/u… III. Individual Technologies and Sectors A. Information and Communication Technologies * OECD broadband statistics update (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/broad… * National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit (7.19.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing… * Digital Advertising -- FTC requests info for update of business guidance (by 8/2)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2834/digit… * FCC Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard -- proposed rule (comments by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-… * FTC Guides on Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising -- comments invited on draft (by 9/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2620/endo… B. Emerging Technologies (multiple) * CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 passes Congress -- bill text and summary (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2841/c… * NASA Advisory Council; Technology, Innovation and Engineering Committee; Meeting August 3<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-151… * Industry Needs for USG Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Data/Value-Added Services -- NOAA requests info (by 8/8)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-… * Video/Image AI Analytics -- NSF seeks information for R&D action plan (by 9/5)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2798/video… C. Health and Biomedical * ACA Marketplace Coverage of Small Business Owners and Self-Employed -- ASPE issue brief (7.20.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2819/m… * HHS Initiative To Strengthen Primary Health Care -- information requested (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2726/initi… * Well-Integrated Screening/Evaluation for Women Across Nation Report System (WISEWOMAN) -- CDC invites comments (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2655/integ… * Child Hospital CAHPS Survey Database -- AHRQ invites comments (by 8/2)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2670/child… * Medicare Program -- comments invited on Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Quality Reporting Program Requirements; Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model Requirements; and Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov… (by 8/18) * National Syndromic Surveillance Program -- CDC invites comments to OMB on proposed revision (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2833/nati… * Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals With Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program, and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model -- comments invited (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * FDA: Improving 510(k) Submission Preparation and Review: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research; Voluntary Electronic Submission Template and Resource Pilot Program -- Invitation to Comment (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) and Critical Access Hospital CoP Updates -- proposed rule, comments invited (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Medicare Advantage Program (Medicare Part C) -- CMS invites public input (by 8/31)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2843/medi… * NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2026 -- comments invited on draft (by 8/31)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * CMS CY2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule (comment by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2785/cms-c… * Drug Supply Chain Security Act: Identifying Trading Partners -- FDA proposes industry guidance (comment by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2773/secur… * Drug Supply Chain Security Act: Drug Tracing Info Exchange Stds -- FDA proposes industry guidance (comment by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2774/secur… * Drug Supply Chain Security Act -- FDA invites comment on 2 draft rules on wholesale distributors (by 4/5 and 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2348/suppl… * CY2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective/ASC Payment System -- CMS invites comments on proposed rule (by 9/13)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2812/medi… * Healthy Start Program Evaluation -- HRSA invites comment on proposal (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2825/heal… * Evaluation of Therapeutic Equivalence -- FDA invites comment on draft industry guidance (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2824/eval… * Real-Time Oncology Review; Draft Guidance for Industry -- FDA invites comment (by 9/20)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Pediatric Medical Devices (PMD) Public Private Partnership (PPP) -- NIH invites input on establishment (by 9/21)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2696/pedi… * Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments: Questions and Answers (<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-15812__;!!KGKeukY!wxcaUB9O3oZMGyFRpLMQb6naGEIr6iTzInIxn6uD7_IoY9L4NQDRqwwLUOntPVnREQzW5Aek7DTKIzm1s4MJ$>Draft Guidance for Industry)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/… -- FDA invites comments (by 9/23)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Patient-Focused Drug Development -- Guidance 3 for Industry -- FDA invites comments on draft (by 9/28)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2746/pati… * Nondiscrimination in Health Care (ACA Section 1557) -- HHS invites comment on proposed rule (by 10/3)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2837/nond… * Nonprescription Drug Product w/ Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use -- FDA invites input on rule (by 10/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2733/non… * Revising National Drug Code Format and Drug Label Barcode Requirements -- FDA invites comment on proposed rule (by 11/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/202… D. Construction E. Manufacturing * CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 passes Congress -- bill text and summary (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2841/c… * Semiconductor Supply Chain: Policy Considerations for Reducing Risks/Mitigating Shortages -- GAO report (7.26.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2839/s… * Importance of Chemical Research to the U.S. Economy -- NAS consensus report (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2828/i… F. Defense G. Energy * Increasing Bulk Power System Efficiency Thru Improved Software -- FERC provides June 2022 tech conf presentations<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2… * FERC Transmission Planning/Cost Management Technical Conference 10/6--panelist nominations invited (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2688/trans… * Innovative Energy Technologies Loan Guarantee Program -- DOE requests input on redesign (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2647/innov… * Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Household Report 2023 -- ACF invites comments (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2753/incom… * DOE Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee -- nominations invited (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2710/indus… * IWG on Coal/Power Plant Communities/Economic Revitalization -- DOE requests information (by 8/9)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2681/commu… * Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current/Former Mine Land -- DOE invites input on design (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2743/ener… * Proposed Electric Regional Transmission Planning/Cost Allocation Requirements -- FERC invites comments (by 8/17)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2587/prop… * Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in Gulf of Mexico -- Interior invites comments on drafts (by 8/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2820/wind… * NRC's Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan -- comments invited (by 8/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * National Electric Vehicle Charging Network -- FHWA invites comments on proposed minimum stds (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2686/nati… * Energy Conservation Standards for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/202… -- DOE invites comments on proposal (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Energy Conservation Standards for Dehumidifiers -- DOE invites comments on proposal (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Weather -- FERC invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers -- DOE invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers -- DOE invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Commercial Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers -- DOE invites comments on proposal (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * One-Time Informational Reports on Extreme Weather Vulnerability Assessments; Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and Electric System Reliability -- FERC invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/30)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Low-Income Community Solar Subscription Platform -- request for information (by 8/31)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileC… * Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas Furnaces -- DOE invites comments on proposed rule (by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2695/conse… * Hydroelectric Facilities Investment Programs -- DOE invites input on design (by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2756/hydro… * National OCS Oil/Gas Leasing Program 2023-2028 -- Interior invites comments on proposal (by 10/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2757/nati… * Improvements to Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements -- FERC invites comments on proposed rule (by 11/14)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/202… H. Critical Minerals I. Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Food Products * USDA Posts 13 Climate Adaptation Plans + Reforestation Strategy (7.25.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2836/u… * Water Resources Mgt--Institutional Resiliency & Data Delivery Needs -- USGS invites comments to OMB (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2760/resou… * Young, Beginning, Small Farmer/Rancher (YBS) Loan Policies/Operations -- FCA invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2702/begi… * Federal Old-growth/Mature Forest Policies -- FS/BLM seek info to guide (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2805/fede… * Annual Organic Agriculture Survey -- NASS invites comments on renewal for 2022-24 (by 9/13)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2809/annu… * National Agricultural Research/Extension/Education/Economics Advisory Board -- USDA invites nominations (thru 9/30)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2310/agri… J. Transportation and Distribution * Railroad Capital Projects Development/Implementation -- FRA invites comments on proposed guidance (by 8/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2734/rail… * National Driver Register (NDR) -- NHTSA invites comments to OMB (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2806/nati… * DOT Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) -- nominations invited (by 8/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2818/tran… * Vehicle Photovoltaics -- DOE requests info on commercial/technical challenges/opportunities (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2831/phot… * National Electric Vehicle Charging Network -- FHWA invites comments on proposed minimum stds (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2686/nati… * Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and Non-Traffic Surveillance -- NHTSA invites comments to OMB (by 8/25)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2845/fata… * Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Initiative -- BTS invites comments on pilot (by 7/25), full (by 9/16)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2810/frei… * National Transit Database -- FTA proposes changes (comment by 9/6), extension (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2779/nati… * Study of Drivers' Knowledge/Correct Use of New Technology Features in Passenger Vehicles -- NHTSA invites comments (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework -- DOT proposes rule (comments by 10/13)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2787/tra… * FHWA implementation of >$350B in Infrastructure Investment/Jobs Act -- public input invited (open)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2250/impl… K. Travel and Tourism L. Housing * National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate -- HUD invites comments on proposal (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2705/natio… * HUD Stepped/Tiered Rent Demonstration Evaluation -- comments to OMB invited (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2751/stepp… * Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac -- FHFA issues new disclosure requirements (effective 8.1.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2653/fa… * Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac annual capital plans -- FHFA issues final rule (effective 8.2.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2656/fa… * Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (Regulations J, K, and L) -- CFPB invites comment to OMB (by 8/11)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Fair Market Rents -- HUD proposed changes in calculation methodology for FY2023 (comment by 8/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2796/mark… M. Financial Services and Capital * Financial Stability Oversight Council on Climate-Related Financial Risk Efforts-- fact sheet (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2842/f… * CFPB Initiates Review of Credit Card Company Penalty Policies -- comments invited (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2716/initi… * Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac -- FHFA issues new disclosure requirements (effective 8.1.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2653/fa… * Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac annual capital plans -- FHFA issues final rule (effective 8.2.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2656/fa… * Community Reinvestment Act Proposed Rulemaking -- FRB, FDIC, and OCC invite comments (by 8/5)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2592/commu… * Digital Assets -- Treasury seeks input on responsible development (by 8/8)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2788/digit… * Consumer Leasing Act (Regulation M) -- CFPB posts disclosure requirements to enable comparison shopping (comment to OMB by 8/8)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-… * Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (Regulation O) -- CFPB invites comment to OMB (by 8/8)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-… * Mortgage Acts and Practices—Advertising (Regulation N) -- CFPB invites comment to OMB (by 8/10)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * SEC Proposes 2 ESG Investment Rules -- comments invited (by 8/16)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2629/sec-… * Investment advising activities of index/model portfolio providers, pricing services -- SEC invites comments (by 8/16)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2700/inve… * Community Reinvestment Act data collection -- FDIC invites comments (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2712/comm… * Market Risk Regulatory Report -- Fed, OCC, FDIC invite comments on extension (by 8/24)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2838/mark… * Transparency for Secondary Market Transactions of Treasury Securities -- Treasury requests information (by 8/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2720/tran… * U.S. Repurchase Agreement Market Transactions -- Treasury invites comments to OMB on data collection (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2854/repu… * Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act Implementation -- Fed invites comment on proposed rule (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2847/adju… * Systemic Risk Report -- FRB invites comments on extension of (by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2772/syste… * FRB Intermittent Survey of Businesses -- comments invited on extension (by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2769/inter… * Employer-Driven Debt -- CFPB requests information (by 9/7)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2685/emplo… * Debit Card Issuer Survey + Payment Card Network Survey -- FRB invites comments on extension (by 9/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2797/issu… * Motor Vehicle Sale, Leasing, and Financing by Motor Vehicle Dealers -- FTC posts proposed rule (comment by 9/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2795/vehi… * Climate-Related Financial Risk -- CFTC requests information (by 10/7)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2822/clim… * CDFI Minority Lending Institution Designation Criteria -- CDFI Fund invites comments on draft (by 11/25)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/202… * SEC Proposes Amendments to Shareholder Proposal Rule -- comments invited (by TBD)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/… IV. Competitiveness Determinants and Influences A. Workforce, Education, and Training -- Workforce * U.S. Employment-Based Immigration Policy -- CRS report (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2827/u… * FTC/NLRB MOU to Protect Workers from Anticompetitive, Unfair, and Deceptive Practices (7.19.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2817/p… * Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) -- BLS invites comments on proposed revisions (by 8/9)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2687/occup… * Government-wide Pulse Survey -- GSA invites comments on proposal (by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2754/gove… * Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) -- BLS invites comments on extension (by 8/30)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2766/open… * Employer-Driven Debt -- CFPB requests information (by 9/7)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2685/emplo… * Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) Project -- ACF invites comments on extension (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2826/buil… * Hiring Initiative to Reimagine Equity (HIRE) -- DOL/EEOC invite input<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2314/hiri… -- Education and Training * OECD 2024 Teacher/Principal Survey (TALIS 2024) Field Test -- NCES invites comments to OMB (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2759/oecd-… * PIAAC Cycle II 2022 Main Study -- NCES invites comments to OMB (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2752/piaac… * National Public Education Financial Survey (NPEFS) 2022-2024 -- NCES invites comments (by 8/8)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2667/natio… * Federal Student Loan Discharge Programs -- ED invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2777/fede… * 2023-24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24) Field Test -- NCES invites comment to OMB (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2807/nati… * FY2022 Annual Survey of School System Finances -- Census/NCES invite comments to OMB (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2813/fy20… * Pell Grant Program, Student Assistance, & Institutional Eligibility -- ED invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2848/assi… -- Education/Training --> Workforce * National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit (7.19.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing… * Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program -- ETA invites comments to OMB (by 8/25)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2846/reem… * DOL Enterprise Data Strategy -- released (6/15), input requested (by 12/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2698/dol… B. Entrepreneurship and Small Business * State Small Business Credit Initiative: Implementation and Funding Issues -- CRS report (7.25.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://crsreports.congress.gov/pro… * Small Business Size Standards 2022 NAICS -- SBA invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/4)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2758/small… * BEA Small Business Satellite Account -- expanded/updated 2012-17 dataset, economists' views sought on next steps (open)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2228/busi… C. Environment and Climate Change * USDA Posts 13 Climate Adaptation Plans + Reforestation Strategy (7.25.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2836/u… * Financial Stability Oversight Council on Climate-Related Financial Risk Efforts -- fact sheet (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2842/f… * U.S. Forest Carbon Data: In Brief -- CRS report (7.26.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://crsreports.congress.gov/pro… * USPTO Joins World Intellectual Property Organization's WIPO Green Technology Partnership/Database (7.21.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2829/i… * Market-Based Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Congressional Legislation 2003-2022 -- CRS report (7.18.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2814/g… * DOE Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee -- nominations invited (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2710/indus… * Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current/Former Mine Land -- DOE invites input on design (by 8/15)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2743/ener… * SEC Proposes 2 ESG Investment Rules -- comments invited (by 8/16)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2629/sec-… * Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in Gulf of Mexico -- Interior invites comments on drafts (by 8/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2820/wind… * Vehicle Photovoltaics -- DOE requests info on commercial/technical challenges/opportunities (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2831/phot… * National Electric Vehicle Charging Network -- FHWA invites comments on proposed minimum stds (by 8/22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2686/nati… * OSTP Request for Info on Critical Data Gaps and Needs To Inform Federal Strategic Plan for PFAS R&D (comment by 8/29)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Single-Use Plastics and Packaging -- GSA seeks info, economic data for proposed rule (by 9/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2780/singl… * Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) Non-Federal Lands Permitting Task Force -- CEQ invites nominations (by 9/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) Federal Lands and Outer Continental Shelf Permitting Task Force -- CEQ invites nominations (by 9/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022… * Core Carbon Principles, Assessment Framework/Procedure -- ICVCM seeks comments on draft (by 9/27)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2850/carb… * Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Data Elements -- EPA invites comments on proposed rule (by 10/6)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2711/gree… * Climate-Related Financial Risk -- CFTC requests information (by 10/7)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2822/clim… * Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework -- DOT proposes rule (comments by 10/13)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2787/tra… * Proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule -- EPA invites comments (by TBD)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2654/propo… * USTR Trade/Environment Policy Advisory Committee -- membership nominations invited (rolling)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2149/e… D. Social and Governance * Public-Private Investments in Underserved Communities -- 6-agency MOU + Economic Opportunity Coalition (7.28.22)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2844/i… * Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Household Report 2023 -- ACF invites comments (by 8/1)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2753/incom… * CPS Disability Supplement 2024 -- DOL seeks info re revision/research agenda (by 8/8)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2723/disab… * State Approaches to Assessing SNAP Participants' Work Fitness -- FNS invites comments to OMB on study (by 8/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2800/appr… * SSDI/SSI National Beneficiary Survey (NBS) -- SSA invites comments on draft (by 8/16)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2713/ssdi… * Head Start Connects: A Study of Family Support Services -- ACF invites comments to OMB (by 8/20)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2832/star… * SNAP Race and Ethnicity Data Collection -- FNS invites comments on proposed rule (by 8/26)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2727/snap… * ED Proposes Revised Title IX Regulations -- comments invited (by 9/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2718/ed-p… * Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Human Services Analysis Execution Project -- ACF invites comments on design (by 9/12)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2799/disp… * Healthy Start Program Evaluation -- HRSA invites comment on proposal (by 9/19)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2825/heal… * CDFI Minority Lending Institution Designation Criteria -- CDFI Fund invites comments on draft (by 11/25)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/d/202… -- [The Ohio State University] Caroline S. Wagner, PhD John Glenn College of Public Affairs Battelle Center for Science & Engineering Policy Page Hall 210U, 1810 College Road N, Columbus, OH 43210 6142927791 Office / 614-206-8636 Mobile http://glenn.osu.edu/glenn-100 -