Definitions for “Research” and "Technical Enrichment”

Research: An important and necessary endeavor aimed at studying specific code related issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing solutions to a specific problem or future code change(s) directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC. The issue to be researched must be fully understood (i.e. with clear purpose of doing the research/goals); clearly defined with specific scope of work/approach; and within budget.

Estimated Budget

Technical Enrichment: An important and necessary endeavor that is aimed at evaluating complex related code issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing educational/clarification experience or alternative solutions directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC. Method of delivery for these matters is through workshop/TAC meetings with specific participation of expert(s) in yhe subject area of concern.

Research Work plan

July 2018	Convene all the TACs and solicit research topics
July - August 2018	Compile outcomes of TACs meetings/various research topics by TAC Make available list of research topics for review at the Chairs meeting
August 14, 2018	TAC Chairs' meeting to consider and recommend list of research topics for consideration by the Commission
August /Sept. 2018	Solicit qualified entity to do the research
October 2018	Draft contract for research and implementation
November 2018	Start contract (contract time frame 1- year) Funding is contingent upon budget appropriation and must be spend within the Fiscal year.
June 15, 2019	Complete research or partial research