[LEAPSECS] ITU

[Finkleman, Dave]

I keep touch with the Department of State (DoS) delegation to the ITU.
They appointed Benson to create the US position, so we know what that
is.  However, the information DoS has distributed includes the fact that
ITU scope and responsibilities are under pressure.  ITU is attempting to
expand its scope to cyber security.  There is much resistance, some of
which manifests itself in recommendations to reduce ITU scope rather
than increase it.  Whether ITU should "own" UTC has been batted around
outside of our concerns.    Perhaps there is too much of greater
significance on the plate for the WRC, and UTC will not be able to drain
much deliberative energy.  

Dave Finkleman
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