UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technolagy
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

MAR 0 2 2099

The Honorable Tammy Baldwin

Ranking Member

Subcommittee on Science, Oceans,
Fisheries, and Weather

Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Baldwin:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), 1 am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schutfreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

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Walter G. Copan, Ph.D.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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The Honorable Sam Graves

Ranking Member

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Graves:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

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Walter G. Copan, PhBTM
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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The Honorable Haley Stevens

Chairwoman

Subcommittee on Research and Technology
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Madam Chairwoman:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title Il), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufteider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

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Walter G. Copan, PID.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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The Honorable Jim Baird
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MAR 0 2 2025

The Honorable Frank Lucas

Ranking Member

Comumnittee on Science, Space, and Technology
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Lucas:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

LUE

Walter G. Copan, Ph,D-
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Chairman.

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr. Chairman:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title Il), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

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Walter G. Copan, PirD.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
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The Honorable Sam Graves
Ranking Member

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The Honorable Roger Wicker

Chairman

Committee on Commerce, Science
and Transportation

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title Il), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or at Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

Walter G. Copan, Ph.D.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
Identical letter sent to:

The Honorable Maria Cantwell
Ranking Member

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BAR 2 2029

The Honorable Mark Meadows

Ranking Member

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

United States House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Meadows:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title I]), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

ALL

Walter G, Copan, Ph.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
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The Honorable Dina Titus
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Chairwoman

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

United States House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Madam Chairwoman:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

MME

Walter G. Copan, Ph,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
Identical letter sent to:

The Honorable Mark Meadows
Ranking Member

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The Honorable Jim Baird

Ranking Member

Subcommittee on Research and Technology
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Baird:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

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Walter G. Copan, PD.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
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The Honorable Haley Stevens
Chairwoman

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The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson
Chairwoman

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Madam Chairwoman:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

MMikiig

Walter G, Copan, Ph.D.
Under Secretar§ of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
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Ranking Member

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The Honorable Cory Gardner

Chairman

Subcommittee on Science, Oceans,
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Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title II), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

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Walter G. CopangPh.D.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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The Honorable Tammy Baldwin
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The Honorable Maria Cantwell

Ranking Member

Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Cantwell:

Pursuant to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-360,
Title I1), as amended by the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization
of 2015 (Public Law 114-52), I am transmitting to you the biennial progress report of the
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) for Fiscal Years 2017 and
2018. The report was prepared by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction (Committee), which is chaired by the Director of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Committee oversees the
planning and coordination of NWIRP.

Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
Jim Schufreider, Director, NIST Congressional and Legislative Affairs, at
(301) 975-5675 or Jim.Schufreider@nist.gov.

Sincerely,

Mile

Walter G. Copan, .
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology &
Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Enclosure
Identical letter sent to:

The Honorable Roger Wicker
Chairman

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