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Chapter: Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Draft Infrastructure Challenges

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Suggested Citation:"Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Draft Infrastructure Challenges." National Research Council. 2009. Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems: A Framework for Meeting 21st Century Imperatives: Report of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12638.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Draft Infrastructure Challenges." National Research Council. 2009. Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems: A Framework for Meeting 21st Century Imperatives: Report of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12638.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Draft Infrastructure Challenges." National Research Council. 2009. Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems: A Framework for Meeting 21st Century Imperatives: Report of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12638.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Draft Infrastructure Challenges." National Research Council. 2009. Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems: A Framework for Meeting 21st Century Imperatives: Report of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12638.
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C Workshop Agenda and Draft Infrastructure Challenges A G E N D A : T O WA R D S U S TA I N A B L E CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS: FRAMING THE CHALLENGES WORKSHOP M a y 7 a nd 8 , 2 0 0 8 N a t ion a l A c a demy o f S ciences 2 1 0 1 C ons t i t u t ion A venue , N . W . W a shing t on , D . C . W orkshop O b j ec t ives • Frame fundamental challenges in moving toward critical infrastructure systems (water, wastewater, transportation, communications, power, telecommuni- cations) that are physically, socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. • Identify a range of policies, strategies, technologies, processes, and other lines of inquiry with the potential to address these challenges. 59

W ednesd a y , M a y 7 , 2 0 0 8 8:15 a.m. Welcome and Purpose of the Workshop and Desired Outcomes David J. Nash, Chair, and E. Sarah Slaughter, Vice Chair 8:30 a.m. Globalization and Infrastructure Needs Michael Gallis, Michael Gallis and Associates 9:15 a.m. The Next-Generation U.S. Infrastructure Nancy Rutledge Connery, Consultant 10:00 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Presentations of the Draft Challenges Objectives and Ground Rules for Breakout Sessions 12:00 noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Parallel Breakout Sessions: First Four Challenges, Two Challenges per Group 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. Two Groups on Same Challenges Meet and Reconcile Challenges and Lines of Inquiry 3:45 p.m. Break 4:00 p.m. Plenary Session to Present and Discuss Four Reconciled Challenges and Lines of Inquiry— Four 15-Minute Presentations; 30 Minutes for Discussion 5:30 p.m. Wrap-up 60 SUSTAINABLE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS

T hursd a y , M a y 8 , 2 0 0 8 8:15 a.m. Parallel Breakout Sessions: Challenges 5 through 8, Two Challenges per Group 9:45 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. Two Groups on Same Challenges Meet and Reconcile Challenges and Lines of Inquiry 11:00 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. Plenary Session to Present and Discuss Four Reconciled Challenges and Lines of Inquiry— Four 15-Minute Presentations; 30 Minutes for Discussion 12:45 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Plenary Session: Review of Challenges Regarding Urgency and Implementation 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. Plenary Session: Workshop Outcomes and Report 4:00 p.m. Adjourn APPENDIX C 61

D R AFT C H A L L E N G E S : M O V I N G T O WA R D C R I T I C A L I N F R A S T R U C T U R E S Y S T E M S T H AT A R E P H Y S I C A L L Y, E C O N O M I C A L L Y, S O C I A L L Y, A N D E N V I R O N M E N TA L L Y S U S TA I N A B L E • Draft Challenge 1. Ensure that the nation’s critical infra- structure systems effectively support U.S. competitive- ness in the global economy. • Draft Challenge 2. Develop the critical infrastruc- ture systems that support responsible U.S. energy independence. • Draft Challenge 3. Upgrade, renew, replace, and provide new infrastructure systems to meet current and future requirements; improve reliability; improve perfor- mance and cost-effectiveness; promote equitably public safety, health, welfare, and social equity; and protect the environment. • Draft Challenge 4. Optimize public- and private-­sector investments in critical infrastructure systems and ensure adequate, long-term revenue streams for their operation, maintenance, and repair. • Draft Challenge 5. Improve the reliability and resiliency of critical infrastructure systems to reduce the adverse impacts of human-made and natural disasters. • Draft Challenge 6. Create a base of long-term support among users for infrastructure investments. • Draft Challenge 7. Support innovation through the devel- opment and adoption of new approaches, technologies, and materials that have the potential to improve the delivery, quality, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure services. • Draft Challenge 8. Enhance international exchange and coordination of critical infrastructure systems approaches, services, components, and materials—with respect to finance, public and private ownership struc- tures, regulations, and other factors. 62 SUSTAINABLE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS

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For the people of the United States, the 20th century was one of unprecedented population growth, economic development, and improved quality of life. The critical infrastructure systems-water, wastewater, power, transportation, and telecommunications-built in the 20th century have become so much a part of modern life that they are taken for granted. By 2030, 60 million more Americans will expect these systems to deliver essential services.

Large segments and components of the nation's critical infrastructure systems are now 50 to 100 years old, and their performance and condition are deteriorating. Improvements are clearly necessary. However, approaching infrastructure renewal by continuing to use the same processes, practices, technologies, and materials that were developed in the 20th century will likely yield the same results: increasing instances of service disruptions, higher operating and repair costs, and the possibility of catastrophic, cascading failures. If the nation is to meet some of the important challenges of the 21st century, a new paradigm for the renewal of critical infrastructure systems is needed.

This book discusses the essential components of this new paradigm, and outlines a framework to ensure that ongoing activities, knowledge, and technologies can be aligned and leveraged to help meet multiple national objectives.

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