U.S. Government Releases National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology Implementation Roadmap

The U.S. administration has taken a significant step towards enhancing national security and economic competitiveness with the release of the U.S. Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET) Implementation Roadmap. This comprehensive document outlines recommendations and actions for implementing the strategy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the private sector to address challenges and opportunities in standards development activities for Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET).

The Implementation Roadmap, organized around eight lines of effort for the U.S. Government, aims to strengthen support for the private sector-led system and promote coordinated engagement with stakeholders. Recognizing the vital role of CETs in national security and economic defense, the government is committed to upholding transparent and fair market competition while fostering innovation and industry leadership.

Through partnerships with organizations like the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the government seeks to promote global trade, interoperability in manufacturing, and U.S. competitiveness through CET standardization. The Implementation Roadmap also highlights the importance of engaging stakeholders from industry, academia, and civil society to lower barriers and incentivize participation in standards development.

In the short term, the government plans to increase pre-standardization R&D efforts, evaluate current standards education programs, and enhance technology cooperation agreements. For long-term outcomes, steps will be taken to enhance standards coordination, policy alignment with foreign governments, and federal agency engagement in standardization.

The U.S. economy and American people have greatly benefited from the government’s support for standards development, and continued cooperation between the private and public sectors is essential for promoting technical solutions in critical and emerging technology areas. By building on existing coordination efforts and taking immediate actions compatible with agency missions, the U.S. can further advance its leadership in CET standards development.

The release of the USG NSSCET Implementation Roadmap underscores the government’s commitment to promoting innovation, competitiveness, and national security through standards-related policies and actions. With a focus on collaboration and coordination, the U.S. is poised to maintain its leadership in critical and emerging technology standards on the global stage.