Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT renonevada.net>]

Hello: Thank you. I will go to the site, immediately. In the event it 
has not happened, will the agency adjust the timetable to allow for 
comments prior to the Workshop? I would imagine, extending the comment 
deadline until the evening of the 15th would be an appropriate and 
responsible action.
Respectfully,
Tom Poe
Reno, NV

Cheryl.Mendonsa AT TA.DOC.GOV wrote:
> Mr. Poe:  Thank you for your interest in our July 17 DRM roundtable.  You
> will be pleased to learn that we have today posted on our web site a public
> comments page on our web site which can be found at:
>
> http://www.ta.doc.gov/comments/comments.htm
>
> We will also have a transcription service at this event so that minutes of
> the meeting will be posted to our web site as we have done in the past with
> our Federal R&D roundtables and others.
>
> Your criticism of eliciting public comments is a valid one, and we attempt
> to engage and inform the public  by hosting both Washington-based and local
> roundtables, workshops and meetings on a variety of topics.  We have also
> attempted to capture many of our events through photos essays also posted
> on our web site, along with our public affairs e-mail address for comments.
>
> We appreciate your taking the time to contact us.
>
>
> Cheryl Mendonsa
> Office of Public Affairs
> Ph.   202-482-8321 or 482-5913
> Fax.  202-501-6054
> cheryl.mendonsa AT ta.doc.gov
>
>
>
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>                     to tompoe            Subject:     Hearing of July 27th Problem . . . .  
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> Hello: I found this link to the announcement for a hearing on July 17,
> 2002, that was posted in the Register. It announces a Public Workshop on
> Digital Entertainment and Rights Management. Your agency has not made it
> possible for the general public to participate with comments. The site
> you list does not provide an email address, a page link to submit a
> form, or any discussion of the Public Workshop.
>
> Please forward this to the appropriate individuals, and point out to
> them that they are giving the impression of acting as if they are
> attempting to engage in activities that are not beneficial to the
> general public. Which, in my opinion, they are.
>
> I have copied this to other lists, in order to provide a contact through
> your agency to those responsible for the Public Workshop. Thank you for
> your assistance in forwarding this email and others that may arrive in
> your mail box, and Cheryl's mail box.
> Respectfully,
> Tom Poe
> Reno, NV
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?A1EC62531
> SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce Technology
> Administration (TA) announces a public workshop on digital
> entertainment and its availability to consumers. The workshop will help
> gather data on such issues as the status of technical standards that
> provide the framework necessary to enable legitimate digital media
> distribution and the present state of strengths, weaknesses and
> availability of current and imminent technological solutions to protect
> digital content, barriers that are inhibiting movies, music and games
> from coming online.
>
> DATES: This workshop will be held on July 17, 2002, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
>
> ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Herbert C. Hoover Building,
> 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4830, Washington, DC. Entrance on
> 14th between Pennsylvania and Constitution Aves., NW.
>
> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information relevant to the
> substantive issues to be addressed by this workshop may be obtained
> from Chris Israel Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy,
> Technology Administration, (202) 482-5687. Limited seating will be
> available to members of the general public. It is recommended that
> persons wishing to become general public attendees arrive early, as
> seating will be first come, first served.
>
> SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to its statutory authority found at
> 15 U.S.C. 3704(c), the Technology Administration is authorized, among
> other things, to conduct technology policy analyses to improve United
> States industrial productivity, technology, and innovation, cooperate
> with United States industry in the improvement of its productivity,
> technology, and ability to compete successfully in world markets, and
> identify technological needs, problems, and opportunities within and
> across industrial sectors, that, if addressed, could make a significant
> contribution to the economy of the United States.
>      With these responsibilities in mind, the Technology Administration
> is planning on holding a moderated series of informal discussions with
> relevant stakeholders to gather information on the availability of
> digital entertainment and status of copyright protection and rights
> management tools. The discussions will help gather data on such issues
> as the strength, weaknesses and availability of technological
> solutions, as well as network capability, and the proper role for the
> Government in facilitating solutions that are best for innovation and
> best for consumers.
>      Topics to be addressed at the workshop include:
>
> [rtrif] The effectiveness of efforts to pursue technical standards or
> solutions that are designed to provide a more predictable and secure
> environment for digital transmission of copyright material;
> [rtrif] Major obstacles facing an open commercial exchange of digital
> content;
> [rtrif] What a future framework for success might entail;
> [rtrif] Current consumer attitude towards online entertainment.
>
>      The workshop will focus on these and other related issues. Anyone
> wishing to comment on these or raise related issues is free to do so,
> either in writing before the meeting, or in person at the meeting.
> Prior comments will be collected via the Technology Administration Web
> site--www.ta.doc.gov/<http://www.ta.doc.gov/. and are
> requested by July 11, 2002.
>
>      Authority: This work effort is being initiated pursuant to TA's
> statutory responsibilities, codified at section 3704 of Title 15 of
> the United States Code.
>
>      Dated: June 28, 2002.
> Phillip J. Bond,
> Undersecretary of Commerce for Technology.
> [FR Doc. 02-16740 Filed 7-2-02; 8:45 am]
> BILLING CODE 3510-18-M
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