The verification reports should be targeted to the technology enabler audience, rather than the scientific community. Dealing with barriers to innovative technologies is as important as issuing verification reports. Risk aversion should be overcome with incentives. ETV should look into holding workshops on the issues where consultants pay to attend and state regulators are paid to attend. Presentations are made by PRPs who tell their story and similar training are keys to success.
Marketing is important.
State regulators are taking chances when they move into this area and need support from federal agencies when doing so. Program needs to be more efficient. The standard protocol should be very helpful. The rewards for risk-taking are few and far between. Equivalency method statements are helpful.