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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Dr. Jom Ratchford:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Duar
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable J. Thomas Ratchford
Associate Director
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C. 20506
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 7, 1991
Dear Vice President Pandolfi:
Thank you for your letter of October 29 and invitation to the second meeting of the EC-
US Joint Consultative Group on Science and Technology. I am pleased to inform you
that I and my colleagues on the U.S. Delegation look forward to participating.
I have reviewed the draft agenda and have only one significant modification. I suggest
that we add an item entitled Science and Technology Policy Development and Trends,
immediately following the opening statements. You will recall that we had lively and
active discussions on this subject when we met in February. I believe this item provides
an opportunity to discuss broad policy issues. We may need to alter the time allocated
to each item on the agenda to accommodate this change, but I will ask my staff to work
with yours on this matter.
I am pleased with your suggestion to include two new agenda items: Public
Understanding of Science and Technology, and Comparative Approaches to Research
and Technological Development in less favored regions. On the later item I suggest we
focus our discussions on broad issues as opposed to specific programmatic approaches
for dealing with the problem.
I look forward to seeing you in Brussels in a few weeks.
Sincerely,
Allan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Filippo Maria Pandolfi
Vice President
Commission of the European Communities
200, rue de la Loi
Brussels, Belgium
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
Dear Henson:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the first meeting
of the newly-established U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. I have the honor of chairing this meeting with Mr. Filippo Maria
Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European Communities, on February 25,
1991, here in Washington.
As you are probably aware, the JCG was proposed by Mr. Pandolfi last April. After
careful interagency consideration in the FCCSET Committee on International Science,
Engineering and Technology (CISET), I agreed that the group should be established
as a consultative body. Its objectives are to improve our respective understanding of
S&T programs and policies, explore new opportunities for cooperation which serve our
mutual scientific interests, and identify new challenges to our competitive interests.
The JCG does not provide an institutional framework to authorize and undertake
joint programs.
I would like use this first meeting to learn more about the Commission's legal and
administrative authority in the area of science and technology. We will have an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between the Commission and the member
states of the European Community as well as other pan-European organizations such
as ESA and CERN. In addition, both Mr. Pandolfi and I have agreed to discuss a
broad range of other topics. Since this is the first meeting, the discussion will be
very preliminary, with later meetings devoted to exploring these topics in more detail.
The issues identified for this first meeting are: biotechnology research, information
technologies, energy and environment, research and development in Central Europe,
manpower and human resources, and basic science megaprojects.
The Department of State has agreed to serve as executive secretary for the Joint
Consultative Group and in that capacity is coordinating interagency preparations for
the meeting, including drafting of background and issue papers.
Attached you will find documentation pertaining to the creation of the JCG and an
agenda for the first meeting. I think you will agree that JCG offers an outstanding
opportunity to learn more about E.C. science and technology and, where appropriate,
expand our cooperation with this important European partner.
The Honorable W. Henson Moore
January 22, 1991
Page 2
I hope that you will agree to participate in this one day meeting which will lay the
groundwork for future exchanges with the E.C. I have limited the size of the U.S.
delegation so as to allow ample opportunity for exchange with senior E.C. officials.
Please let me or my Associate Director, Tom Ratchford, know as soon as possible
about your availability so that, in the event you cannot attend, I can invite another
participant.
The European Commission continues to grow in importance and visibility in science
and technology matters in Europe. It is my hope that the JCG consultations will not
only prevent conflict, but encourage and facilitate increased interaction and exchange.
I look forward to working with you in this exciting new venture.
Sincerely,
Alla
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable W. Henson Moore
Deputy Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C. 20585
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
Dear Hank:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the first meeting
of the newly-established U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. I have the honor of chairing this meeting with Mr. Filippo Maria
Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European Communities, on February 25,
1991, here in Washington.
As you are probably aware, the JCG was proposed by Mr. Pandolfi last April. After
careful interagency consideration in the FCCSET Committee on International Science,
Engineering and Technology (CISET), I agreed that the group should be established
as a consultative body. Its objectives are to improve our respective understanding of
S&T programs and policies, explore new opportunities for cooperation which serve our
mutual scientific interests, and identify new challenges to our competitive interests.
The JCG does not provide an institutional framework to authorize and undertake
joint programs.
I would like use this first meeting to learn more about the Commission's legal and
administrative authority in the area of science and technology. We will have an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between the Commission and the member
states of the European Community as well as other pan-European organizations such
as ESA and CERN. In addition, both Mr. Pandolfi and I have agreed to discuss a
broad range of other topics. Since this is the first meeting, the discussion will be
very preliminary, with later meetings devoted to exploring these topics in more detail.
The issues identified for this first meeting are: biotechnology research, information
technologies, energy and environment, research and development in Central Europe,
manpower and human resources, and basic science megaprojects.
The Department of State has agreed to serve as executive secretary for the Joint
Consultative Group and in that capacity is coordinating interagency preparations for
the meeting, including drafting of background and issue papers.
Attached you will find documentation pertaining to the creation of the JCG and an
agenda for the first meeting. I think you will agree that JCG offers an outstanding
opportunity to learn more about E.C. science and technology and, where appropriate,
expand our cooperation with this important European partner.
The Honorable F. Henry Habicht II
January 22, 1991
Page 2
I hope that you will agree to participate in this one day meeting which will lay the
groundwork for future exchanges with the E.C. I have limited the size of the U.S.
delegation so as to allow ample opportunity for exchange with senior E.C. officials.
Please let me or my Associate Director, Tom Ratchford, know as soon as possible
about your availability so that, in the event you cannot attend, I can invite another
participant.
The European Commission continues to grow in importance and visibility in science
and technology matters in Europe. It is my hope that the JCG consultations will not
only prevent conflict, but encourage and facilitate increased interaction and exchange.
I look forward to working with you in this exciting new venture.
Sincerely,
Ann
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable F. Henry Habicht
Deputy Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
Dear Charlie:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the first meeting
of the newly-established U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. I have the honor of chairing this meeting with Mr. Filippo Maria
Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European Communities, on February 25,
1991, here in Washington.
As you are probably aware, the JCG was proposed by Mr. Pandolfi last April. After
careful interagency consideration in the FCCSET Committee on International Science,
Engineering and Technology (CISET), I agreed that the group should be established
as a consultative body. Its objectives are to improve our respective understanding of
S&T programs and policies, explore new opportunities for cooperation which serve our
mutual scientific interests, and identify new challenges to our competitive interests.
The JCG does not provide an institutional framework to authorize and undertake
joint programs.
I would like use this first meeting to learn more about the Commission's legal and
administrative authority in the area of science and technology. We will have an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between the Commission and the member
states of the European Community as well as other pan-European organizations such
as ESA and CERN. In addition, both Mr. Pandolfi and I have agreed to discuss a
broad range of other topics. Since this is the first meeting, the discussion will be
very preliminary, with later meetings devoted to exploring these topics in more detail.
The issues identified for this first meeting are: biotechnology research, information
technologies, energy and environment, research and development in Central Europe,
manpower and human resources, and basic science megaprojects.
The Department of State has agreed to serve as executive secretary for the Joint
Consultative Group and in that capacity is coordinating interagency preparations for
the meeting, including drafting of background and issue papers.
Attached you will find documentation pertaining to the creation of the JCG and an
agenda for the first meeting. I think you will agree that JCG offers an outstanding
opportunity to learn more about E.C. science and technology and, where appropriate,
expand our cooperation with this important European partner.
The Honorable Charles E. Hess
January 22, 1991
Page 2
I hope that you will agree to participate in this one day meeting which will lay the
groundwork for future exchanges with the E.C. I have limited the size of the U.S.
delegation so as to allow ample opportunity for exchange with senior E.C. officials.
Please let me or my Associate Director, Tom Ratchford, know as soon as possible
about your availability so that, in the event you cannot attend, I can invite another
participant.
The European Commission continues to grow in importance and visibility in science
and technology matters in Europe. It is my hope that the JCG consultations will not
only prevent conflict, but encourage and facilitate increased interaction and exchange.
I look forward to working with you in this exciting new venture.
Sincerely,
Alan
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Charles E. Hess
Assistant Secretary
Science and Education Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
Dear Bob:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the first meeting
of the newly-established U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. I have the honor of chairing this meeting with Mr. Filippo Maria
Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European Communities, on February 25,
1991, here in Washington.
As you are probably aware, the JCG was proposed by Mr. Pandolfi last April. After
careful interagency consideration in the FCCSET Committee on International Science,
Engineering and Technology (CISET), I agreed that the group should be established
as a consultative body. Its objectives are to improve our respective understanding of
S&T programs and policies, explore new opportunities for cooperation which serve our
mutual scientific interests, and identify new challenges to our competitive interests.
The JCG does not provide an institutional framework to authorize and undertake
joint programs.
I would like use this first meeting to learn more about the Commission's legal and
administrative authority in the area of science and technology. We will have an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between the Commission and the member
states of the European Community as well as other pan-European organizations such
as ESA and CERN. In addition, both Mr. Pandolfi and I have agreed to discuss a
broad range of other topics. Since this is the first meeting, the discussion will be
very preliminary, with later meetings devoted to exploring these topics in more detail.
The issues identified for this first meeting are: biotechnology research, information
technologies, energy and environment, research and development in Central Europe,
manpower and human resources, and basic science megaprojects.
The Department of State has agreed to serve as executive secretary for the Joint
Consultative Group and in that capacity is coordinating interagency preparations for
the meeting, including drafting of background and issue papers.
Attached you will find documentation pertaining to the creation of the JCG and an
agenda for the first meeting. I think you will agree that JCG offers an outstanding
opportunity to learn more about E.C. science and technology and, where appropriate,
expand our cooperation with this important European partner.
The Honorable Robert White
January 22, 1991
Page 2
I hope that you will agree to participate in this one day meeting which will lay the
groundwork for future exchanges with the E.C. I have limited the size of the U.S.
delegation so as to allow ample opportunity for exchange with senior E.C. officials.
Please let me or my Associate Director, Tom Ratchford, know as soon as possible
about your availability so that, in the event you cannot attend, I can invite another
participant.
The European Commission continues to grow in importance and visibility in science
and technology matters in Europe. It is my hope that the JCG consultations will not
only prevent conflict, but encourage and facilitate increased interaction and exchange.
I look forward to working with you in this exciting new venture.
Sincerely,
Ann
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Robert White
Under Secretary
Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20230
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
Dear Fred:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the first meeting
of the newly-established U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. I have the honor of chairing this meeting with Mr. Filippo Maria
Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European Communities, on February 25,
1991, here in Washington.
As you are probably aware, the JCG was proposed by Mr. Pandolfi last April. After
careful interagency consideration in the FCCSET Committee on International Science,
Engineering and Technology (CISET), I agreed that the group should be established
as a consultative body. Its objectives are to improve our respective understanding of
S&T programs and policies, explore new opportunities for cooperation which serve our
mutual scientific interests, and identify new challenges to our competitive interests.
The JCG does not provide an institutional framework to authorize and undertake
joint programs.
I would like use this first meeting to learn more about the Commission's legal and
administrative authority in the area of science and technology. We will have an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between the Commission and the member
states of the European Community as well as other pan-European organizations such
as ESA and CERN. In addition, both Mr. Pandolfi and I have agreed to discuss a
broad range of other topics. Since this is the first meeting, the discussion will be
very preliminary, with later meetings devoted to exploring these topics in more detail.
The issues identified for this first meeting are: biotechnology research, information
technologies, energy and environment, research and development in Central Europe,
manpower and human resources, and basic science megaprojects.
The Department of State has agreed to serve as executive secretary for the Joint
Consultative Group and in that capacity is coordinating interagency preparations for
the meeting, including drafting of background and issue papers.
Attached you will find documentation pertaining to the creation of the JCG and an
agenda for the first meeting. I think you will agree that JCG offers an outstanding
opportunity to learn more about E.C. science and technology and, where appropriate,
expand our cooperation with this important European partner.
The Honorable Frederick Bernthal
January 22, 1991
Page 2
I hope that you will agree to participate in this one day meeting which will lay the
groundwork for future exchanges with the E.C. I have limited the size of the U.S.
delegation so as to allow ample opportunity for exchange with senior E.C. officials.
Please let me or my Associate Director, Tom Ratchford, know as soon as possible
about your availability so that, in the event you cannot attend, I can invite another
participant.
The European Commission continues to grow in importance and visibility in science
and technology matters in Europe. It is my hope that the JCG consultations will not
only prevent conflict, but encourage and facilitate increased interaction and exchange.
I look forward to working with you in this exciting new venture.
Sincerely,
Dan
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Frederick Bernthal
Acting Director
National Science Foundation
Washington, D.C. 20550
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
Dear Reggie:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the first meeting
of the newly-established U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. I have the honor of chairing this meeting with Mr. Filippo Maria
Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European Communities, on February 25,
1991, here in Washington.
As you are probably aware, the JCG was proposed by Mr. Pandolfi last April. After
careful interagency consideration in the FCCSET Committee on International Science,
Engineering and Technology (CISET), I agreed that the group should be established
as a consultative body. Its objectives are to improve our respective understanding of
S&T programs and policies, explore new opportunities for cooperation which serve our
mutual scientific interests, and identify new challenges to our competitive interests.
The JCG does not provide an institutional framework to authorize and undertake
joint programs.
I would like use this first meeting to learn more about the Commission's legal and
administrative authority in the area of science and technology. We will have an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between the Commission and the member
states of the European Community as well as other pan-European organizations such
as ESA and CERN. In addition, both Mr. Pandolfi and I have agreed to discuss a
broad range of other topics. Since this is the first meeting, the discussion will be
very preliminary, with later meetings devoted to exploring these topics in more detail.
The issues identified for this first meeting are: biotechnology research, information
technologies, energy and environment, research and development in Central Europe,
manpower and human resources, and basic science megaprojects.
The Department of State has agreed to serve as executive secretary for the Joint
Consultative Group and in that capacity is coordinating interagency preparations for
the meeting, including drafting of background and issue papers.
Attached you will find documentation pertaining to the creation of the JCG and an
agenda for the first meeting. I think you will agree that JCG offers an outstanding
opportunity to learn more about E.C. science and technology and, where appropriate,
expand our cooperation with this important European partner.
The Honorable Reginald Bartholomew
January 22, 1991
Page 2
I hope that you will agree to participate in this one day meeting which will lay the
groundwork for future exchanges with the E.C. I have limited the size of the U.S.
delegation so as to allow ample opportunity for exchange with senior E.C. officials.
Please let me or my Associate Director, Tom Ratchford, know as soon as possible
about your availability so that, in the event you cannot attend, I can invite another
participant.
The European Commission continues to grow in importance and visibility in science
and technology matters in Europe. It is my hope that the JCG consultations will not
only prevent conflict, but encourage and facilitate increased interaction and exchange.
I look forward to working with you in this exciting new venture.
Sincerely,
Allan
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Reginald Bartholomew
Under Secretary
Security Assistance, Science and Technology
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 4, 1991
Dear Mr. Pandolfi:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to co-chair with me
the first meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on
Science and Technology. Depending upon your schedule, I propose that
we convene the first meeting of the JCG in Washington, D.C. on
February 25, leaving open February 26 for additional meetings as
necessary.
Regarding the size and composition of our respective delegations, I
suggest that we keep each delegation to approximately eight members
with you and me serving as co-chairs. Delegation members may be
drawn from either the public or private sector. I will provide you with a
list of the U.S. delegation by the end of this month.
Based on our prior discussions, I suggest that we include the following
topics for discussion during this initial consultation: biotechnology;
information technologies; manpower and human resources; energy and
the environment; international cooperation in the basic science
megaprojects; and research and development in Central Europe. In
addition, to set the stage for these detailed discussions, I propose that
we begin this first session with a discussion of the role and context of
science and technology in the European Community and the United
States. For our part, we would look to this agenda item as an
opportunity to learn more about the administrative and legal authorities
in which the E.C. operates, and the Commission's relations with its
member states, other European organizations, and the private sector. I
have enclosed a proposed agenda based on these points for your review,
and welcome your comments and suggestions.
In order to stimulate our discussions in mutually desirable directions,
U.S. agencies are currently preparing background papers on the
proposed topics to exchange with you and your staff. These papers will
contain a summary of U.S. activities, U.S.-E.C. joint activities and U.S.
interest in E.C. related programs. Similar preparation on your side
would be extremely helpful.
Mr. Pandolfi
January 4, 1991
Page 2
I hope that this schedule and agenda meets your expectations for our
initial meeting. I look forward to our discussions with the knowledge
that they will help to facilitate greater interaction between the scientific
communities of the European Communities and the United States.
Sincerely
DMan Romby
D. Allan Bromley
Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable Filippo Maria Pandolfi
Vice President
Commission of the European Communities
200 Rue de la Loi
Brussels, Belgium
PROPOSED AGENDA
I.
Opening Remarks
Mr. Pandolfi
Dr. Bromley
II.
Role and Context of Science and Technology in the E.C. and U.S.
A.
Goals and Objectives
B.
Administrative/Legal Authority
III.
Reports of Existing Activities
A.
Task Force on Biotechnology
B.
Information Technologies
IV.
Initial Discussion of New Topics
A.
Energy and Environment
B.
Research and Development in Central Europe
C.
Manpower and Human Resources
D.
Basic Science Megaprojects
V.
Summary
A.
Direction to existing and new task forces
B.
Schedule for next meeting
VI. Conclusion
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear Walter:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Allan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Walter E. Massey
Director
National Science Foundation
1800 G Street, N.W.; Room 520
Washington, D.C. 20550
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear John:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Ann
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Dr. John Boright
Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Science and Technology
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, N.W.; Room 7825
Washington, D.C. 20520-7512
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear Rick:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Anan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Dr. Richard Bradley
Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear Peggy:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Ana
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Mrs. Margaret Finarelli
Associate Administrator
Office of External Relations
NASA
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20546
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear John:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Avan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Mr. John Sayre
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear Harry:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Avan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Dr. Harry Mussman
Acting Assistant Secretary
for Science and Education
U.S. Department of Agriculture
12 & Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1991
Dear Bob:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in the second
meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint Consultative Group. I was pleased with the
meeting and felt that our discussions yielded much new information about
the EC and its research and development programs. With some follow-up
effort, I think the dialogue will result in some concrete cooperative efforts.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your active
participation. Thank you for attending and for your continued
commitment to this important dialogue.
Sincerely,
Dhan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Robert M. White
Under Secretary
Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Room 4824
Washington, D.C. 20230
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 4, 1991
Dear Bud:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help leading up to
and during the Joint Consultative Group meeting. Your knowledge of the
Commission and its research and development programs was extremely
valuable. In addition, your logistics assistance made for an efficient and
comfortable visit.
You will play an important role in the follow-up to this meeting. I
appreciate your ongoing commitment to this dialogue and your continued
outstanding efforts as our Science Counselor to the European
Communities.
Sincerely,
Ann
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
cc: Ambassador Dobbins
Mr. Anthony Rock
Science Counselor
U.S. Mission to the EC
Brussels, Belgium
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 4, 1991
Dear Vice Inlipne President Pandolfi:
Thank you for co-chairing the second meeting of the EC-U.S. Joint
Consultative Group. The meeting was not only informative and
productive, but enjoyable as well. Your hospitality was most welcomed
and appreciated.
Our discussions resulted in a number of good proposed action items,
including additional meetings, and I look forward to productive follow-up.
Let me once again thank you for hosting the second meeting of the JCG. I
am pleased to invite you to Washington in October 1992 for the third
meeting, and look forward to seeing you again at that time, as well as in
the interim.
Sincerely,
Allan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
The Honorable Filippo Maria Pandolfi
Vice President
Commission of the European Communities
200, rue de la Loi
Brussels, Belgium
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 4, 1991
Dear Ambassador:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for hosting the dinner for the
delegations the second meeting of the US-EC Joint Consultative Group on
November 24. Your hospitality was most welcomed and appreciated.
The success of the meeting was due in no small part to your support.
Thank you for participating and for your continued commitment to this
important dialogue.
I also want to thank you for your continued assistance in assuring ongoing
good US-EC relations. Good relations in science and technology can only
flourish within a sound framework.
Sincerely,
DAnan Femley
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Ambassador James Dobbins
U.S. Mission to the EC
Brussels, Belgium
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 4, 1991
Dear John:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the
thorough preparations for the second meeting of the JCG. The meeting
ran extremely smoothly and was most productive, due in no small part to
your outstanding efforts. Thank you also for providing secretariat services
during the meeting.
As Executive Secretary, you will play an important role in follow-up to
this meeting. I appreciate your ongoing commitment to this dialogue and
to the actions resulting from our meeting.
Sincerely,
Plan
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
cc: John Boright
Mr. John Bowen
Department of State
2201 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20520-7512
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 4, 1991
Dear Michele:
I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for all of
your help in preparing for both the U.S.-Japan Joint High Level Committee
meeting and the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group meeting. In both cases,
your comprehensive preparation, attention to detail, and logistics support
made for extremely productive and smooth running meetings.
The meetings were effective in enhancing our cooperation with these two
important S&T partners. As a result, much remains to be done to
implement the many agreed steps and new initiatives. I appreciate your
continued support as we embark upon necessary and important follow-up.
Thank you again for you hard work and good efforts.
Sincerely,
Anan Roomcey.
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Ms. Michele Huguelet
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Room 494
Old Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20560
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION
FROM:
D. ALLAN BROMLEY
Draw
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT:
U.S. DELEGATION MEETING FOR THE U.S.-E.C. JOINT
CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING
I would like to invite you to a delegation meeting for the U.S. participants in the
U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group meeting. The delegation meeting will provide an
opportunity to review the agenda for the meeting, discuss desired outcome, and
answer any questions related to the agenda or logistics. The delegation meeting will
be held on Thursday, February 21, at 11:00 AM in Room 474 (Indian Treaty Room)
of the Old Executive Office Building and will last no more than one hour. Briefing
books will be distributed at that time.
I hope you will be able to attend. Please feel free to bring one additional person
from your staff, particularly that individual who will serve as your alternate during
those portions of the meeting that you can not attend. Please confirm your
attendance at this meeting and provide dates of birth for clearance purposes to
Ms. Ginny Rosell (395-7396) before close of business on February 19.
Thank you for your participation in this important first meeting of the Joint
Consultative Group. I look forward to seeing you on February 21.
DISTRIBUTION:
Mr. Henson Moore, Department of Energy
Ambassador Reginald Bartholomew, Department of State
Dr. Robert White, Department of Commerce
Dr. Frederick Bernthal, National Science Foundation
Dr. F. Henry Habitch, Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Charles Hess, Department of Agriculture
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Mr. yason Moore:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Alm
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable W. Henson Moore
Deputy Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Dick Truly:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Am
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable Richard H. Truly
Administrator
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20546
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Mank Mr. Habicht:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Anna
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable F. Henry Habicht, II
Deputy Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Dr. Loaster Massey:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Dna
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
Dr. Walter E. Massey
Director
National Science Foundation
1800 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20550
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
And
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable Bernadine Healy
Director
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Building 1
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Dr. White:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Mar
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable Robert M. White
Under Secretary
Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Mr. Allgeier:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
Mr. Peter Allgeier
Assistant United States Trade Representative
Europe and the Mediterranean
U.S. Trade Representative
Executive Office of the President
Winder Building
600 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20506
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Dr. Ratchford:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
Duar
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable J. Thomas Ratchford
Associate Director
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C. 20506
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Ambassado Regaci Bartholomew:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
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I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
am
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
Ambassador Reginald Bartholomew
Under Secretary
International Security Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20520-7512
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1991
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the second
meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science and
Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to facilitate
communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful interagency review,
we agreed to the establishment of the group. The objective of the JCG is to
enhance information exchange and facilitate cooperation in all aspects of
science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in Washington,
D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about the E.C.'s
authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further consultation. You
will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of science
and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any thoughts
you may have on additional items and look forward to working with you to
develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2 p.m. in Room 180, Old Executive Office Building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance to
Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
An
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Enclosure
The Honorable Edward R. Madigan
The Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Administration Building
12th Street and Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
AGREED RECORD
First Meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group
on Science and Technology
Washington, D.C.
February 25, 1991
The U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group on Science and
Technology (JCG) was established in November 1990 by an
exchange of letters between Dr. D. Allan Bromley, Assistant to
the President for Science and Technology, and Filippo-Maria
Pandolfi, Vice-President of the Commission of the European
Community (E.C.). Dr. Bromley hosted the first meeting of the
group in Washington on February 25, 1991. The agenda and
delegation lists are attached.
Opening Remarks:
After introductions of the respective delegation members, Dr.
Bromley reviewed the events that led to formation of the JCG.
He stressed the U.S. desire to increase its contacts with E.C.
policy makers and to share views on p iorities for research and
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described the evolution of U.S. science policy institutions and
the process of consultation with the Congress and the private
sector. In particular, he explained the composition and
functioning of the Federal Coordinating Council for Science,
Engineering and Technology (FCCSET) and the private sector
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
(PCAST). He asked the E.C. side to clarify how the European
integration process had affected European science institutions
and the authority of the Commission in R&D policy.
Vice-President Pandolfi explained how the limited coverage
given to S&T by the Treaty of Rome was subsequently expanded by
Title VI of the European Single Act. He clarified that the
Commission's authority was restricted by the focus in Title VI
of the Act on E.C.-sponsored R&D to strengthen the
technological competitiveness of E.C. industry, and by the
principle of "subsidiarity", i.e. that actions should only be
taken at the Community level which have obvious advantages in
being taken at that level rather than at the national level.
He observed that negotiations on European Political Union (EPU)
may also affect E.C. R&D, for example if EPU leads to changes
in E.C. budget procedures. He stressed the Commission's
support of Member State S&T programs and international
cooperation agreements. He briefly described the evolution of
E.C. R&D priorities as contained in the five-year R&D Framework
Programme.
In response to U.S. questions, Vice-President Pandolfi
discussed the criteria involved in setting priorities in the
E.C. Framework Program, notably the Commission's desire to
promote research in fields which affect several industrial
sectors, i.e. generic pre-competitive research. He described
the E.C. coordination process through the Committee for
Scientific and Technical Research (CREST) and the E.C.'s use of
eminent scientists on the advisory boards IRDAC (the Industrial
Research and Development Advisory Committee) and CODEST
(Committee for the European Development of Science and
Technology).
The two sides recognized that this discussion had been useful
in clarifying questions of institutional authority and
organization, and agreed to supply additional information, as
requested, over the next several months on the role and context
of S&T in their two communities. They agreed that it would be
particularly useful to discuss their experiences in fostering
private sector R&D, and, to that end, to explore measures to
promote greater links between their respective private sector
science advisory bodies.
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Energy and the Environment:
Jean-Pierre Contzen, Director General of the E.C. Joint
Research Centre, and Philippe Bourdeau, DG XII Director for
Environment and Non-Nuclear Energy, explored possible areas for
increased research cooperation, such as environmental
measurements (including use of remote sensing data), Arctic
atmospheric research, safety of the nuclear fuel cycle, natural
hazards (e.g. volcanoes), environmental modelling, fuel cell
applications, biomass, geothermal and hot dry rock research,
renewable energy, and CO2 removal and storage, with increased
attention to the socio-economic aspects (e.g. behavior
patterns) of energy consumption.
Deputy Secretary of Energy Henson Moore and Principal Associate
Deputy Under Secretary Mark Kerrigan reviewed the main elements
of the Administration's National Energy Strategy, particularly
as concerns R&D (e.g. alternative fuels and vehicles, high
speed rail and maglev, intelligent vehicle highway systems,
tertiary oil recovery, advanced light-water nuclear reactors).
EPA Deputy Administrator Henry Habicht provided an overview of
the new Clean Air Act, focussing on R&D priorities in Title IX
such as emission monitoring, evaluation of health risks, and
cleaner production and consumption technologies.
The two sides agreed to review the proposals for cooperation
contained in their respective background papers, with a view
towards advancing prospects for such cooperation prior to the
next JCG meeting.
Central and Eastern Europe:
Under Secretary of State Reginald Bartholomew reviewed the
evolution of U.S. S&T cooperation in Central and Eastern
Europe. He focussed on government-to-government agreements in
force with Poland, Hungary, and Yugoslavia, and a similar
agreement under negotiation with Czechoslovakia. He summarized
agency activities and the scope of U.S. assistance administered
under the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act by the
U.S. Agency for International Development.
Vice-President Pandolfi described preliminary E.C. activities
underway, in particular the PHARE (Poland-Hungary Economic
Reconversion Assistance) program, as well as activities
envisioned under the new LET'S GO EAST program. He summarized
the Commission's exploratory missions to Central and Eastern
Europe to determine priority needs and opportunities in S&T.
While agreeing on the need to reinvigorate science institutions
in Central and Eastern Europe as part of the modernization
process, both sides agreed on the difficulties posed by weak
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private sectors, legal uncertainties, and economic difficulties
in those countries. Professor Paolo-Maria Fasella, Director
General of DG XII, drew attention to the need to establish a
science research environment in Central and Eastern Europe that
would attract scientists from within and from outside the
region. He also pointed out the need for up-to-date databases
on the scientific infrastructure of those countries.
The two sides committed to increase exchanges of information on
their respective S&T collaborative activities with Central and
Eastern Europe, and thus to facilitate coordination between the
U.S. and E.C. directly, as well as in other fora such as the
G-24 and the OECD.
Megaprojects:
Dr. Bromley spoke of the need for more international
cooperation in large-scale basic science projects, and for
consultations and open dialogue beginning at very early stages
of project development. Such cooperation would reduce the
difficulties presently caused by budgetary uncertainties and
project re-designs. He pointed to the spring 1992 OECD
Ministerial as an opportunity to increase international
dialogue in this area.
Vice-President Pandolfi mentioned the Commission's interest in
large-scale projects such as the International Thermonuclear
Experimental Reactor (ITER), the human genome project, Human
Frontiers, deep sea exploration and drilling, and possibly the
Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS). He suggested that
international cooperation would be easiest to arrange in
projects which involve primarily basic science. Professor
Fasella made the distinction between energy-intensive (e.g. the
Superconducting Super Collider) and information-intensive (e.g.
global change research) megaprojects. Frederick Bernthal,
Acting Director of the National Science Foundation, added that
cooperation is also easier in projects that are divisible into
smaller discrete activities.
Both sides agreed to work jointly to prepare for the spring
1992 OECD Ministerial on Science and Technology.
Human Resources and Supply:
Dr. Bernthal described U.S. efforts to improve the supply of
U.S. scientists and the scientific training of U.S. students in
general. He pointed to the 30 percent increase for science
education in the Federal Government budget as evidence of the
priority that the Administration places upon improved science
education.
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Vice-President Pandolfi stated that development of human
resources is a matter primarily of Member State competence, but
that the Commission has promoted educational exchange among
Member States through the European Community Action Scheme for
the Mobility of University Students (ERASMUS) and the European
Community Programme on Cooperation between Universities and
Industry regarding Training in the Field of Technology
(COMETT). He commented that European Political Union may lead
to efforts to devise a common policy for some aspects of
scientific training. While programs such as ERASMUS were
designed to foster cooperation between European universities,
teachers and students, Vice-President Pandolfi stated that the
E.C. was always ready to exchange information with the U.S. and
to explore possible avenues of cooperation.
Both sides agreed that it would be useful to share experiences
about their efforts to improve and better evaluate elementary
and secondary science and mathematics education. They
committed to exchange workforce data and to cooperate on
international human resources assessments, including the
evaluation of measures aimed at improving the recruiting and
training of scientists and technicians. It was also agreed to
study in greater depth measures to increase European-U.S.
personnel exchanges, especially for young scientists, and to
improve incentives for scientific research abroad and for
science and engineering careers in general.
Biotechnology:
Fernand Van Hoeck, DG XII Director for Biology, and Charles
Hess, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Science and
Education, reviewed the progress of the U.S.-E.C. Task Force on
Biotechnology Research, the first task force formed under the
JCG.
The two sides agreed that the Task Force is performing valuable
work, and encouraged the continuation of its efforts.
Information Technologies:
Michel Carpentier, Director General of DG XIII, Jean-Marie
Cadiou, DG XIII Director for Information Technology and ESPRIT,
and Dr. Bernthal reviewed results of the DARPA-NSF-ESPRIT
workshops of last summer on information science and
technology. The two sides agreed to further consultations and
to the continuation of activities in computer and information
sciences already initiated by the two sides' respective parties
to those workshops.
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In addition, the Commission outlined a number of areas with
potential for cooperation in the future. Both sides will
consider possibilities for expanded cooperation in information
technologies, according to their respective internal
procedures. Such possibilities will be reviewed at the next
JCG.
Future Work:
The two sides agreed that the next meeting of the JCG would be
held in Brussels during the autumn of this year. They foresaw
annual meetings thereafter. They resolved to remain in close
contact on topics of ongoing interest for discussion at the
autumn 1991 meeting.
JOINT CONSULTATIVE GROUP
U.S. DELEGATION
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM NOVEMBER 25-26, 1991
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Dr. D. Allan Bromley (Chairman)
Assistant to the President
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Dr. J. Thomas Ratchford
Associate Director
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Mr. W. Henson Moore
Deputy Secretary
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Under Secretary
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Dr. Robert White
Under Secretary
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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Director
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Deputy Administrator
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Dr. Bernadine Healy
Director
UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
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October 23, 1991
Dear ^F1^:
I would like to invite you to be a member of the U.S. Delegation to the
second meeting of the U.S.-E.C. Joint Consultative Group (JCG) on Science
and Technology. The meeting will be convened on November 25-26, 1991 in
Brussels, Belgium. I share the honor of chairing this meeting with
Mr. Filippo Maria Pandolfi, Vice President, Commission of the European
Community.
Mr. Pandolfi proposed the idea of the JCG in April 1990, as a way to
facilitate communication between the U.S. and the E.C. After careful
interagency review, we agreed to the establishment of the group. The
objective of the JCG is to enhance information exchange and facilitate
cooperation in all aspects of science and technology.
The inaugural meeting of the JCG was held February 25, 1991 in
Washington, D.C. At that meeting the U.S. side learned a great deal about
the E.C.'s authority in S&T matters and explored areas for further
consultation. You will find the agreed record of that meeting attached.
At our second meeting, we will continue discussions begun in February on
biotechnology, megaprojects, manpower and human resources, Eastern and
Central Europe, energy and environment, and information technologies, and
begin discussions on two new topics of interest: public perceptions of
science and technology, and regional science and technology. I welcome any
thoughts you may have on additional items and look forward to working
with you to develop further our agenda for the meeting.
In preparation for the trip, I will host a delegation meeting on November 20,
1991 at 2:00pm in Room 180, Old Executive Office building. Please plan to
attend, as this meeting will review substantive and administrative matters
related to the trip. Please provide your date of birth for building clearance
to Virginia Rosell (202-395-7396) by close of business November 18.
October 23, 1991
Page 2
I look forward to your participation in this important meeting in Brussels.
Please let me know, as soon as possible, whether or not your calendar will
permit your attendance. With your help, I anticipate an interesting and
worthwhile exchange with our European counterparts.
Sincerely,
D. Allan Bromley
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
^F2^
Enclosure