Not Responsive Page 002 of 162 Not Responsive Not Responsive Page 004 of 162 Autonomous Vehicles Thursday Friday, October 27-28, 20]] 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Location: NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Washington, DC 20590 Google POC: Nick Hobbs (970) 412-1989 NHTSA POC: Chan Lieu (202) 366-9132 Meeting called by: NHTSA for discussion about work being done by Google in AV area. Type of meeting: A con?dential and proprietary discussion of the Google Autonomous Vehicle development efforts Attendees: NHTSA: Ronald Medford Dan Smith John Maddox Kevin Vincent John Augustine Gary Ritter Shelly Rowe Art Carter Frank Barickman Melanie O?Donnell others as determined by NHTSA (Johnson, Resendes, Harding, Wood, Najm) Google: Sebastian Thrun Frannie Wellings Chris Unnson Phil Recht Bob Lange David Estrada Nick Hobbs Anthony Levandowski Agenda Topics Speaker Thursday All D331!r {10 am 3 pm) Vehicle demonstration runs along George Washington Google Drivers: Parkway (see map below) Two ears running, each drive is Brian Torceuini about 25-30mm. two NHTSA people at a time per car. Pick up and drop off will be outside the NHTSA HQ building. Demos may be run Fridayr as well if requested or needed. Peter Aguilar Route: Page 005 of 162 7706 9:00 am 9:15 am Welcome and Introductions Stricklan, Medford, Smith 9:15 am - 10:15 am Google Program Overview: why we're doing what we're doing program history current state of the technology current state of the project overview of AV demo drive Thrun Urmson Levandowski 10:15 am 10:30 am Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm NHTSA background info: Regulations and NCAP ITS Overview V2V Program Key Scenarios Autonomous Considerations Maddox Johnson I Resendes 12mopm?1mopm Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Google demo drive for meeting attendees Google zcopm?4mupm NHTSA VZV Demos at Test Track on RFK parking lot, See map below: w&vp sre=0&1nra=ls&t=m&z= l4 Maddox 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wrap up and discussion of the demo drives Maddox 7m0pm Diner Location TBD Any All welcomed F?day 9:00 am - 10:00 am FOT Prove out Methodology 8: Systems Speci?cations Harding 10:00 am 11:00 am Human Factors Levandowski Monk 11:00 am-11:15 am Break 11:15 am 12:15 am Deep dive on engineering Urmson 12:15 am 1:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm 2:15 pm Work with other OEMs Levandowski 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm V2V Security Options Resendes Computer Security Sc AV Levandowski 2m5am?3??pm Policy Issues Vincent Wood 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Policy Work Public Acceptance Estrada Frannie I Hobbs 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Questions Next steps D. 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Google autonomousiffoyota Prius test vehicle Once a secret project, Google?s autonomous vehicles are now out in the open, quite literally, with the company test-driving them on public roads and, on one occasion, even inviting people to ride inside one of the robot cars as it raced around a closed course. Google?s ?eet of robotic Toyota Priuses has now logged more than 190,000 miles (about 300,000 kilometers), driving in city traf?c, busy highways, and mountainous roads with only occasional human intervention. The project is still far from becoming commercially viabledemonstration system on its campus, using driverless golf carts, which points to how the technology could change transportation even in the near future. Stanford University professor Sebastian Thrun, who guides the project, and Goo gle engineer Chris Urmson discussed these and other details in a keynote speech at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in San Francisco last month. Thrun and Urmson explained how the car works and showed videos of the road tests, including footage of what the on-board computer ?sees? [image below] and how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians, and traf?c lights. Page 009 of 162 Goo gle?s Self-Driving Toyota Prius Google has released details and videos of the project before, but this is the ?rst time I have seen some of this footage -- and it?s impressive. It actually changed my views of the whole project, which I used to consider a bit far?fetched. Now I think this technology could really help to achieve some of the goals Thrun has in sight: Reducing road accidents, congestion, and fuel consumption. Urmson, who is the tech lead for the project, said that the ?heart of our system? is a laser range ?nder mounted on the roof of the car. The device, a Velodyne 64-beam laser, generates a detailed 3D map of the environment. The car then combines the laser measurements with hi gh- resolution maps of the world, producing different types of data models that allow it to drive itself while avoiding obstacles and respecting traffic laws. The vehicle also carries other sensors, which include: four radars, mounted on the front and rear bumpers, that allow the car to "see" far enough to be able to deal with fast traf?c on freeways; a camera, positioned near the rear-view mirror, that detects traf?c lights; and a GPS, inertial measurement unit, and wheel encoder, that determine the vehicle?s location and keep track of its movements. Two things seem particularly interesting about Google?s approach. First, it relies on very detailed maps of the roads and terrain, something that Urmson said is essential to determine accurately where the car is. Using GPS-based techniques alone, he said, the location could be off by several meters. The second thing is that, before sending the self-driving car on a road test, Google engineers drive along the route one or more times to gather data about the environment. When it's the autonomous vehicle?s turn to drive itself, it compares the data it is acquiring to the previously recorded data, an approach that is useful to differentiate pedestrians from stationary objects like poles and mailboxes. Page 010 of 162 The video above shows the results. At one point you can see the car stopping at an intersection. After the light turns green, the car starts a left turn, but there are pedestrians crossing. No problem: It yields to the pedestrians, and even to a guy who decides to cross at the last minute. Google?s Self-Driving Toyota Prius Sometimes, however, the car has to be more ?aggressive.? When going through a four-way intersection, for example, it yields to other vehicles based on road rules; but if other cars don't reciprocate, it advances a bit to show to the other drivers its intention. Without programming that kind of behavior, Urmson said, it would be impossible for the robot car to drive in the real world. Clearly, the Google engineers are having a lot of fun (fast forward to 13:00 to see Urrnson smiling broadly as the car speeds through Google's parking lot, the tires squealing at every tum). But the project has a serious side. Thrun and his Google colleagues, including co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are convinced that smarter vehicles could help make transportation safer and more ef?cient: Cars would drive closer to each other, making better use of the 80 percent to 90 percent of empty space on roads, and also form speedy convoys on freeways. They would react faster than humans to avoid accidents, potentially saving thousands of lives. Making vehicles smarter will require lots of computing power and data, and that's why it makes sense for Google to back the project, Thrun said in his keynote. Urmson described another scenario they envision: Vehicles would become a shared resource, a service that people would use when needed. You?d just tap on your smartphone, and an autonomous car would show up where you are, ready to drive you anywhere. You'd just sit and relax or do work. He said they put together a video showing a concept called Caddy Beta that demonstrates the idea of shared vehicles -- in this case, a ?eet of autonomous golf carts. He said the golf carts are much simpler than the Priuses in terms of on-board sensors and computers. In fact, the carts communicate with sensors in the environment to determined their location and ?see? the Page 011 of 162 incoming traf?c. ?This is one way we see in the future this technology can . . . actually make transportation better, make it more ef?cient,? Urmson said. Thrun and Urmson acknowledged that there are many challenges ahead, including improving the reliability of the cars and addressing daunting legal and liability issues. But they are optimistic (Nevada recently became the first U.S. state to make self-driving cars legal.) All the problems of transportation that people see as a huge waste, ?we see that as an opportunity,? Thrun said. PS: Don't miss the first part of the keynote, in which Thrun and Urmson describe their experiences at the DARPA autonomous vehicle challenges. This story. written by Erica Guizzo. was originality posted on Spectrum. art editorial partner ofGreen CarReports. How the Google Autonomous Vehicle Works (video) embedded&v=YXqutEQOtk Not Rponsive Not Responsive Not Responsive 0t Responsive Not Respnsie Not Responsive 0t Responsive Not Responsive Page 019 of 162 From: To: WM Subject: Agenda for Secretary's Visit Date: Friday, October 05, 2012 12:22:37 AM Ron, just a quick update, we spent today trying to figure out when the visit was actually going to take place. tweak the agenda (I think this is now sorted out) and send tomorrow AM. Chris Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Not Responsive PageDZDof162 From: Maddox. Ighn (Nulsm To: mam. Bg?ald Cc: ?mith, Daniel Subject: draft agenda for Research Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 08. 2012 6:43:50 PM Here is what I think we talked about on the phone yesterday, as well as a couple of topics we discussed back in October. The time slots are just rough placeholders, with time built in for breaks. we can add topics as needed. Let me know what you think . Research Meeting Tentative March 23-29 DOT HQ Washington DC Day 1 9:66am Maddox/Levandowsky 9:36am 11:66 11:99am ?12:66pm 1:66pm 2:66pm 2:69pm 3:36pm 3:39pm 5:66pm research - All Day 2 9:99am 16:36pm 16:39am ?12:66pm 1:99pm 1:45pm 1:45pm 2:36pm 2:38pm 4:33pm 4:66pm 4:36pm John Maddox Introduction (including what we want out of the meeting Google Safety Case - Salesky Data and Experience on Positioning TBD Google NHTSA Research/rulemaking Methodology Johnson Automated Vehicle Considerations NHTSA Discussion on Methodology Comparison and Synergies for Human Factors for Automated Vehicles Monk Human factors Approach at Google TBD Google IT Cybersecurity best practices TBD Google Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles Resendes Research Synergies All Next Meeting (VRTC in May) and wrap?Up Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 021 of 162 From: Tu: W531: CC: gibbon; Riga QTR Tanisha INHTEAI Subject: Fwd: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 AM Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John Date: May 15, 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the visitJune we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September: We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 022 of 162 From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): anthonlegoogleLom: Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Roger,Saul@dot,gov> wrote: I?ll let Ron 8L John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc: both on the 7th rather than on the as Ron was hoping. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,]ohn Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin Page 023 of 162 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:5? AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:0{1 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE gleam From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: 'anthonlegoogleLom',? Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:2? PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Page 024 of 162 Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - John, 7th I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: CalvinJohnson hn Ivin Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 025 of 162 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvianoogle,com Calvin Johnson Page 026 of 162 Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650,214,6068 B?an Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 027 of 162 Not Responsive From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Not Responsive Page 029 of 162 From: {aly'n ?mason To: Maddox, Iohn [Nul?m Cc: Ronald gibbon; Rita Manlandingham, Tasha Hooson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Tuesday, May 2'3, 2012 622?:03 PM Hi John, Do you have a more detailed schedule of the topics that will be covered each day? We are working on which other team members should attend. Also, where will the meetings be taking place? Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, siohn.maddox@dot.gov> wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John (N Date: May 15, 201211:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 030 of 162 Nationai Highway Traffic Safety Administration Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Page 031 of 162 From: WW Tu: Cc: NHT A Rita nl in Honson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:59:03 PM Thanks for sendingjohn, the schedule works for us. Ican confirm Iwill be there, not sure yet if Bryan or others will be joining. -A On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:3? AM, wrote: a Calvin. I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). 22> >John 23- Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: 2* Date: May 15. 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We'll have that much more to show you. 23- Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: >june 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) 3- Let me know what you think. >John Maddox Associate Administrator for lulehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 032 of 162 From: To: ghr's urmsg? Cc: Ronald ?gbastian David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:25:56 AM Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 1012. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we?d be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks a- good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 25- Chris 22> 3s. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: 32:- Thanks Sebastian. Iwould plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a 21-} few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM a} To: Medford, Ronald Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron 23-23- Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. 21-} If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian ?a?a On Mon, Sep 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, 23-h} Ear-?3? I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects afar-r that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Page 033 of 162 Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. >23} Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?983?6631 1} Page 034 of 162 From: ghr's TO: I I CC: Sebastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski,? David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, AM Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Monday, September 2012 02:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebasdan On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebas?an, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the vlyeek of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that wee . Page 035 of 162 Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Page 036 of 162 From: ammonium TD: I CC: hri rm n' Anthony David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Monday, September 13", 2012 3?31 :58 PM HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, sBdeMe?iochdoigm> wrote: Sebasdan, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron Page 037' of 162 From: TD: Cc: mm W: Maw Esther Rice Mich? Sergio Gandara Subject: Re: California Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:00:50 AM Great. Cc'ing Sergio who can help find a time! Sebastian On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, gov> wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't have anything on my schedule for 10/2 here and Tim johnson tells me that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings out west are still being organized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work with that for planning purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10/2. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at ?a the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 2: Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: 25> Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region we for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Page 038 of 162 Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtor Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski ac: 23- :ea- On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of are} projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA Divl?v?. If possible, Iwould like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. 33:2:- 39>} Thanks, Ron 23> 3: 3: Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google,gom 412-983-6681 Page 039 of 162 From: I To: Cc: Maddox, Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:25:51 PM Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: a We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, 22: 23-23- I think it would be helpful ifjohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime 21-} between 1130-1230 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we a} could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 33-} Ron Page 040 of 162 From: To: Egg, [[35153] Cc: Rgnal? Kristin Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 8:23:42 AM Yes, [will call in Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, "Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? 3- Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 2- Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 a code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message a} From: Anthony Levandowski >31 Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, >23- -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Ebb-)- Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM he} To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) afar-r Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Fe:- Great, happy to. area That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you Page 041 of 162 just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) >236} On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 23-22-15} bar-r} I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. >bb> Ron Page 042 of 162 From: I To: "antnony @goog econ)" Cc: Maddox, Ighn Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 1:42:13? PM We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: a Anthony, 23- I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :36l tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won?t work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. ROD Page 043 of 162 From: EiseJdisheJLeJMdlaal To: "anthem: @goog egg)"; Ronald {15411155} Cc: Maddgx, Ighn Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 6:0?200 AM Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866?457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great 3- Original Message a From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a} To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you are just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A 3-3- On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, Page 044 of 162 3-25} 31-3-2:- Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 2323*} 33> Ron Page 045 of 162 From: I To: i I Isa} Cc: Kristin Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 8:39:04 AM It is noon our time m" Original Message From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 08:34 AM To: Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl@google.com Medford, Ronald Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Yes, Iwill call in. Michelle, you currently have the meeting set up for 1:00pm EST, but Anthony says 9:00am PST, which is 12:00pm instead of 1:00pm. Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, ?Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski 3 Sent: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 25- Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: 2- number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: a} Great 23-} Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) >31 Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 21-} Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky) to join as well. >9 Thanks, Page 046 of 162 -A or} On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM. wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM 33> To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 33-32-33- Great. happy to. rah} That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) 31-23-23- On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM. stRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: be}: Anthony, 27-23123-33- I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we bar-r} could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times 30>} and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron Page 047' of 162 From: WW To: I Cc: Maddgx, Ighn Rigg, Michellg Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04:22 AM Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: are We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. 23-) Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you >9 just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 3-23-22: 23-3} were I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a dif?cult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30v1:30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times he} and dates and we will try and make it work. 22-2-5} 23-h}- Ron Page 048 of 162 From: WW To: I Cc: Maddox: Ighn Rigel Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:24:25 PM Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. 22- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. a That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:51 AM, wrote: Anthony. he} I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime >3 between 11:30-1z30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week. give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 22-) Ron Page 049 of 162 From: I To: Cc: Maddgx, Rigg, Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 2:53:32 AM Got it m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski 3- Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, a -A b- On Mon, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: 21-} We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM 21-} To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting >3 Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) a} On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: afar-r Anthony, Page 050 of 162 Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March >363 meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. >15} >23} 2323*} bar-r Ron Page 051 of 162 From: I To: Maddox. Ighn (HHIEM CC: Emith, Dgnigl Subject: Re: draft agenda for NHTSAfGoogle Research Meeting Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 AM John from my perspective I think that this generally ok. The times will be what they are. Anthony as we discussed the primary goal of our relationship is the evaluation of the steps that Google is taking and will complete prior to the deployment of your vehicles on the road. This is focused on an understanding of your design, reliability evaluation and validation of the safety approach being used. Secondarin we are interested in learning from Google what we can about issues that are important to our own work related to advanced technologies (including connected and autonomous vehicles) and about cybersecurity. Ron On Feb 8, 2012, at 6:43 PM, "Maddox,]ohn wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our V2?v? program {for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone {can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John Page 054 of 162 From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday. March 08. 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox.John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda john, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. Iwant to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind. please let me know if there?s anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we?re aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I?d lil?e to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who?s intereste . Thanks. Nick Page 055 of 162 From: To: assume Cc: Egnald Lg?ndg?sk': SmithI ?anig 5,51; 5&1 Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 1:25:58 PM Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecuritv: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cvbersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Page 056 of 162 From: ghr's TD: W1 CC: mam: ELEM: W: Mi Mi Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31:56 AM Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1-3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 292-355-9932 (cell) HTSA Page 05? of 162 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars WI 412-983-6681 Page 058 of 162 From: Tu: Cc: NHT A Esther Rigg, Kanceg Amani David Estrada" Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:53:24 PM What senior executive will be present? Thanks Georgette Branuucr Department Ullit?c the Secretary Associate Director [or Scheduling Of?ce {202) Btili-?l) l-(i Cell (202) doll-9670 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medforcl, Ronald Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick brie?ng of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage 1' testing 1' build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A Page 059 of 162 On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "georgettehrammergt? doLgov? mm (1?1 Hiall, Could you send us a draft of what Secretary LaHood would do for his visit? 3:30? 4:45prn on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Brammer US Dept of Transportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' {thruanooglexom}; Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmson@google,com' {curmson oo Ie corn}; 'anthonyl@google.com' Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's Visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary Visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@google.com; curmson@google.com; anthonxl@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Ron! ii Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Page 060 of 162 All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2? 2 7?03-282-997?3 (cell) NHTSA 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Page 061 of 162 From: WW Tu: magnet. Esme: tsetse Cc: Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:44:01 AM Hi all, Could you send us a draft of what Secretaryr LaHood would do for his visit? 3:30-4:45pm on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Bramrner US Dept ofTransportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance (202)360?9670 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October {13, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: santhonyl?google.coma; Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [tbcqugQleesomJ Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Page 062 of 162 All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst W32 (cell) NHTSA 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Page 063 of 162 From: WW Tu: Cc: Ronald wagngr, Esther Rigg, Kancey Amani David Estrada" Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford"s visit Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05:00 PM Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage 2? testing I build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, wrote: Hiall, Could you send us a draft of what Secretary LaHood would do for his visit? 3:30- 4:45pm on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Brammer US Dept of Transportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance (203360?990 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' {thruanoogleJomei Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: rm Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Page 064 of 162 Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good (W) From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA Cc: Wm; anthonyl@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's Visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebasdan On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to Visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his Visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Page 065 of 162 Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2? 2 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Page 066 of 162 From: WM To: "gnr's HEmsgn" Cc: ?grgig ?gl?gtign NHT A Rigg, Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Elf-:28 AM Wonderful. Thanks all! From: Chris Urmson [mailtoxurmson@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31 AM To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: Sergio Gandara; Sebastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski; Medforcl, Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1?3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Anthony Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White s:daviswhitngooglecomav; Dmitri Dolgov <2 Nathaniel Fairfield wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Page 069 of 162 US. Department Of?ce 01? [he Stft?rt?lary Assuc'iulc Director [01' Scheduling 3L Atltuut'c Cell ?52021 360-96370 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): mm; Wagner, Esther curmsoanooglecom; Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage I testing build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe Page 0TB of 162 and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "gegrgette,brammer@dot,ggv" sigeotgeitebtaolmechotgoxe wrote: Hiall, Could you send us a draft of what Secretary LaHood would do for his visit? 3:30? 4:45pm on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Brammer US Dept of Transportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance i2?l2l3??1?3?7?! From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmsoanoogleLom' 'anthonyl@google.com? 4' Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Page 0T1 of 162 Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl@google,com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Iam looking forward to seeing Sebasuan On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst Page 0T2 of 162 22- - 2 793-232-9973 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave. SE Washington. DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars WI 912m - 1 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Page 0?3 of 162 From: WW To: Cc: NHT A Esther Rice. Michelle KanceyI Amani Subject: Re: Sec LaHood Google visit- Oct 11 Date: Fridayr October 05, 2012 12:05:14 AM Thanks for your flexibility. We are moving things around and will plan to have LaHood there at 3:30pm. From: Davis White Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 05:30 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald thrun@google.com Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey. Amani destrada@google.com megans@google.com Subject: Re: Sec LaHoocl Google visit- Oct 11 Georgette - Thanks for the update. I spoke to Amani today and we are doing our best to accommodate the new visit timing the afternoon of October 11th. We are excited to offer the Secretary an autonomous car demo ride on Highway 101, but obviously 4:30 pm will be in the middle of rush hour. Appreciate your flexibility. I'm on cell (202.494.2004) if you have any updates as your Oct. 11th schedule develops. Best regard 5. Davis On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 5:17 AM, wrote: Morning, Can we change the time of the visit to 4:30- 5:45pm? We had to make some changes in the Secretary schedule. Georgette l?n?ammer [25. Department Page 0le of 162 Of?ce 01' the Secretary Director 1m Scheduling Advance Cell 1202! 360?9670 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:3? PM To: 'curmsoanooglecom' Cc: Brammer, Georgette Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2612 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony Levandowski Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP Google[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: Chris, Page 0T5 of 162 Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from l[Stoogle can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Anthony Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Georgette, unfortunately, our executive team for this area are traveling. Dmitri Dolgov and Andrew Chatham, two of our most senior engineers would be available to host the visit. Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM, wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Georgette Branmter US. Department of'l?ransportation Of?ce of the Secretary Assoeiztte Director for Scheduling 8; shirtmee Page 0TB of 162 ()llit't? 202 356530310 Cell 5202! 360-9670 From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonyl@google.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medford, Ronald Wm; Wagner, Esther 5mm Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage r' testing i build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Page 077 of 162 Cheers, Not Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'anthonyl@google.com? Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google,gom] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@goggle,cgm; Page 0TB of 162 Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to Visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2? 2 -2 2- (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Page 0T9 of 162 Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-933-5581 Ehris Urmson ll Self-Driving Cars II Elma-mm G0 gle Davis White . I. a I (WW Page 080 of 162 From: mimosa Tu: Cc: Mgdford, Ronald Rice. Michelle Kancey Amani destradanoogleLom,? ddolgov?googlecom; nfairfield@google.com: meganngooglecom: Ifmiller@google.com Subject: Re: Sec LaHood Google visit- Oct 11 Date: Friday, October 05, 2012 2:39:40 PM Georgette - Great news. Thanks for accommodating our timing request. We look forward to hosting the Secretary on Oct. 11th from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm. Sending the full visit details to Amani. Best regards, Davis m: 202.494.2004 On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 9:05 PM, wrote: Thanks for your flexibility. We are moving things around and will plan to have LaHood there at 3:30pm. From: Davis White Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 05:30 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald curmsoanooglg,gom thrun@google.com Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani mm ddolgov?googlecom nfairfield@google.com ; megans@google,com ; Ifmiller@google,com Subject: Re: Sec LaHood Google visit- Oct 11 Georgette - Thanks for the update. I spoke to Amani today and we are doing our best to accommodate the new visit timing the afternoon of October 11th. We are excited to offer the Secretary an autonomous car demo ride on Highway 101, but obviously 4:30 pm will be in the middle of rush hour. Appreciate your flexibility. I'm on cell [202,494,2004) if you have any updates as your Oct. 11th schedule develops. Best regards, Davis On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 5:17 AM, wrote: Morning, Page 081 of 162 Can we change the time of the visit to 4:30? 5:45pm? We had to make some changes in the Secretary schedule. Georgette Brzumner US. Department Ul'l'it'c Secretary Associate Direct-{11? ltn? ti Of?ce 52021 366-3010 Cell 202 300-9670 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:37 PM To: ?curmson@google.com' Cc: Brammer, Georgette 'anthon?googiem'; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kancey, Amani 'fmiller@google.com' Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony Levandowski {anthonyl@google.coma; Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada idestradanooglecom}; Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP Google[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. Page 082 of 162 We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutesto describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson [mailtozcurmson oo le.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Anthonyr Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada {destradanooglecomr?v; Davis White {deviswhitngooglecom}; Dmitri Dolgov {ddolgo?googlesoolx Nathaniel Fairfield wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Page 083 of 162 (hrtil'gt?ltt? Brammer [15. Associate Director lor Cell ?2021 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medford, Ronald thrun@google.com; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancev, Amani David Estrada; Davis White: Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking 3 creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage testing I build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of Page 084 of 162 the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "georgette,brammer@dot,gov" ; Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith Leslie Miller fmillergaigoogle.com> Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP Goog e[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: C'iris. Hopefully in addition to the driving dc?rno'istrapio'i sarnc?cnc iron? Gaoglt? can take a few 'ni'iu;os to descrite the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. Tl?is will help: provide a better context for demonstraticn. Thanks again for arranging t'iis on short notice Not Responsive Page 090 of 162 Cc: Anthony Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun ,? Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Not Responsive Not Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald thrunwoolecom; Wagner, Esther curmson??oJoole.ccm; Page 091 of 162 Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage testing/ build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Not Responsive Page 092 of 162 Not Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'anlhonyl@gouale.corn? Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks Ron Sent with Good --??-Original Message??-?- From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@g00gle.com; curmson@google.c0m; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebas?an On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Page 093 of 162 Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2? 2 793-282-3973 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson ll Self-Driving Cars ll Wl 412W Page 094 of 162 Chris Urmson ll Self-Driving Cars II 412- - 1 Go gle Davis White I . I . a I 555.255.5455 Not Ronsive Not Ronsive Page 097 of 162 Not Responsive Not Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' ; Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'mrmson?googlemm' atoy@googego Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. CUUltl someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Page 098 of 162 Thanks, Ron Sent with Good Message?? From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.eom] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Ce: sgandana?googlemm; carmmn?googlemm; amhonxl?googlemm; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit 1 am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1?3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2- - 2 793-252-39?3 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars ll eurmson@ggogle.eom 412? 1 Page 099 of 162 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Page 100 of 162 From: swam TD: WM Cc: ?aul, Maddox, lohn Tim cullinane?googlecom Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06:14 PM Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. BesL Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson [mailto:' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) CC: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8.1 John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. glass/L Page 101 of 162 From: Calvin Johnson [mailto:' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald anthonlegooglecom;Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. BeSt. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFl concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Page 102 of 162 From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, C.in w: swap those 10pm? Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Page 106 of 162 From: 55ml To: Maddox. lohn (NHTSA): \iecford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: @googlecam?; lohnson. Tim (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentatve Agenda for Google visit to VRTC D6-08Jun"12 Date: Thursday, Vlay 31, 2012 9:57:41 AN see any problem rrtovirtg these to Friday from VRTC: perspective. We can ay it my ear, but perhaps we can move the tollcwing itcms from Friday to 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EDR concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC O6-08Jun'12 Rog-3r, Calvin, Lan we swan t'tose topics .9 Not Responsive Page 107 of 162 Not Responsive From: dot. gov> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson <_'ohnson" lvin@no001 . Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 om>. Anthony chandowski Anthony. Calvin. I'm sending the agenda again. hope it gets through this time (using a different ?le format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week. but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 108 of 162 From: swam TD: Cc: Rgnald Tim Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49:30 PM I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 81 John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. may? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): ambaoxl?goog?mmUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see anyr problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Page 109 of 162 Discussion: Data logger/EDR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE '7 From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Lalvm, Can we swap those topics? Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Page111of162 Not Responsive Page112of162 Not Responsive From: Brian Cullinane Date: June I, 201?. 12:38:02 PM EDT To: Calvin Johnson <_iohnsonealvin@googleeonw Cc: , gaugppolp . 1 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to 06-08Jun'12 Everyone. With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening. I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week's visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentatiens/demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-ln-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks. Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Goog e[x] Page 113 of 162 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are ?ying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to ?y at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, are you ?ying toffrom Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. RAJ/jam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday. May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?l2 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medforcl, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Page 114 of 162 Calvin On Thu, May 2012 at 8:20 AM, (Roger?anlgr?dotggv) wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8m as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox.]ohn Medford, Ronald WUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 ?:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: ?anthonlegooglerom'; Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Page 115 of 162 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, lwonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even it it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and fanctianaf safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. Page 118 of 162 From: Calvin johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddos,John Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31,2012 at 6257' AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeriEDFt concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to 06-081un'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 John, Page119of162 livcnder it it is possible. to rave couple ot the topics plannec line. moved to the ever if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Fricav ard mcvirg some on the Friday discuss or tc Thursday. an" interested ii? We discussion av Geogle on deveiOping rest to address hazards andfunctono/ sufcty t?ft. Aliytlii 13 that vou a able to move would be dppi eeiated. Thanks, Ron Not Responsive vw> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT T0: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri?EDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Ems? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM Page 122 of 162 To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: "ohnsoncalvinoole.com'; 'anthonl?aooletom'; Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics Not Responsive From: Q,addo@dot,go Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: CalvinJohnson Anthony Page 123 of 162 Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, Fm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 125 of 162 From: BLLaoMLoaoe Tu: Cc: ?aul, Roger Ronald Ith Tim m1 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Friday,June 01. 2012 12:38:09 PM Attachments: Google Edits-Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week?s visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentations/demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-In-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson <'ohnsoncalvin oo Ie com> wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, <1Roger,5aul@dot,gov> wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. 510:1? From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim Page 126 of 162 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Wumnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Wet wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7Th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. Page 127' of 162 From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 - 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Page 128 of 162 From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Ca vin, L8H swap Not Responsive Not Responsive Page 129 of 162 Begin forwarded message: From: sjohn.maddox@dot.gova Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony 22> Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Page 130 of 162 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Conrractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 6 214 6068 Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 131 of 162 From: Eaiid?m?m TD: Cc: NHT A Tim Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:12:02 PM HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying toffrorn Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. {Ruse From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox,John anthonyIngogle,;om;Johnson, Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Page 132 of 162 Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards andfancti'oaal safety approach etc. both on the 7'th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. 91%? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford, Ronald whammumnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Page 133 of 162 BesL Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t any prob em moving twese fo :riday from persoective We car play it by ear, th oerheps we can move We following items tron :riday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EDR concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE (R From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'anthonyl'wgoogle,gom'; Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? ot Responsive Page 134 of 162 Not Responsive Not Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: CalvinJohnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul gov>, Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 135 of 162 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars i0hnsoncalvin@google.c0m 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars Page 136 of 162 iohnsoncalvin?google.com 650.214.6068 Page 137 of 162 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) TD: mm." i Cc: bladdng Tim Brian ggllinang Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, lvlaziir 31. 2012 4:33:00 PM Yes, ifatall possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31. 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the Bill as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford. Ronald anthonylgogpoglggom;Johnson. Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: I don?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri'EDFl concepts for automated systems Page 138 of 162 Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'aamamgmg?mm?ohnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, lwonder it it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Fridav and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anvthing that vou are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,john (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, Mayr 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-0Etjun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT Page 139 of 162 To: Calvin Johnson (johnsonealvin@googleeom}, Anthony Levandowski I if) I m2:- Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my ?drafts? folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars johnsongalvi 9?3 gogglegom Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . 1 IV. 650.214.6068 Page 140 of 162 From: To: gin ?mason? Cc: Ronald Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun"12 Date: Thursday, lvlayr 31, 2012 11:20:11 AM Attachments: Goo Ie Edits-Tentative A enda for Goo Ie visit to VRTC - 06-03 un"12.doc I?ll let Ron 3v John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. $01? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon't see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 9:903? From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Page 141 of 162 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swan Mow topics? Not Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: <_iohn.maddox (lotgov Date: May 30. 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin .lohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony Levandowski Anthony. Calvin. I'm sending the agenda again. hope it gets through this time (using a different tile format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week. but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 142 of 162 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars . 1 IV. Page 143 of 162 From: Maddox, John Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 2:57 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Anthony Levandowski; Vincent, Kevin (NHTSAJ Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda I'd say after 2:30 on the 29th would be best. Sent ?om my iPad On Mar 16, 2012, at 10:57 AM, "Nick Hobbs? wrote: FYI, Rep. Holmes Norton just commented that unlike Chairman Shuster and Petri, she has yet to ride in an automated vehicle. Johanna Shelton Senior Policy Counsel Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW, 2nd Fl Washington, DC 20005 202.?09.7005 Google Voice ishelton googlecom Page 149 of 162 Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent: 16 Sep 2013 12: 19:36 -0700 To:Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject:Re: visit to Mountain View See you at 9am. -A On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM, wrote: What's our start time on this? We are flexible if you want an early start, up to you guys. --?--Original From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonvl@ google.corn] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Great this should be fun. On Sep 4, 2013, at 6:20 PM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Yep, checked that box. Looking forward to it. From: Anthony Levandowski Ianthonyl@google.com Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Sounds great for meeting in am. You might want to coordinate with Ron to makes sure its ok. Cheers, -A On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8: 14 AM, wrote: Just want to circle back on this. We?re planning for Tuesday morning with you guys and then lunch with Medford, et Any issuesfconcerns? Page 150 of 162 On 8/29J'l3 7:39 PM, "Anthony Levandowski? wrote: >01: we can do that. I'll make sure we share as much as we can 1' know babout what's next from our side. >Cheers, >On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:06 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov" >wrote: It will only be 2 from NHTSA, Dep. Friedman +l (may likely be me again). Would be interested in everything you guys have going on, or as much >>we can squeeze into the limited time. What's next should definitely be on the agenda, especially with all the news we?ve been reading re: contract car manufacturers and deals with Uber. On 8129/13 1:01 PM, ?Anthony Levandowski? wrote: Yes! We'd love to host everyone coming. Thanks for asking. U2 day plus demos is perfect. How many folks and what specifically sacs-:- are they interested in (high level, what's next, technical overview, safety Cheers, On Aug 29, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Greetings and salutations. Hope life in the valley is well. NHTSA's new deputy administrator David Friedman will be making a trip out to northern CA the week of September 16. Would it be possible for us to pay a visit Tuesday Sept. Could be a half day type thing with briefings and then demo? Page 151 of 162 From: Li 'nn NHT A To: gsg, NHTA Subject: FW: N. CA draft travel itinerary Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:49:00 PM Attachments: CA 2013 travel itinerary tx s> Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Respnsive Nt esnsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Responsive Not Re?'ponsive Page 161 of 162 Subject:FW: NHTSA r' meetings next week Google From: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:38 PM To: 'Brian Cullinane' Subject: RE: meetings next week Google Brian Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. We are all looking forward to meeting with you next week. My ethics council advised me that we can accept the provided meals as part of the larger group of academic and stakeholder participants without additional payment. Best regards, Paul From: Brian Cullinane Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:12 PM To: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Subject: NHTSA meetings next week Google Meeting attendees, As you know, Google will host the Automated Driving Ftesearch meeting{s) from June 4?6, 2013. The meetings will take place at in Mountain View, CA on Google's campus. The address is 2081 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043. Due to security requirements, I will be meeting you in front of the lobby at the scheduled day 8: time in order to get everyone badged in. VTTI will send out an agenda before the meeting with specific times. We do not restrict cell phones or computers and will have WiFi for everyone to access during the meetings. Google can provide a lunch for each of you on the days you will be here. Google is willing to provide these meals without charge given we want the meeting to be as efficient and productive as possible. In the alternative, Google can invoice you or your agency for the cost of the meals. Please check with your ethics officer to determine whether you can accept these meals. Please let me know by e-mail how your organization wishes to handle this issue. Cost of lunch per day (depending on the day you are here} is below. Note: the difference is due to the of people scheduled to be here that day. a Monday, June 3rd: $18 person oTuesday, June 4th: $12.50 if person a Wednesday, June 5th: $7.05 1 person oThursday. June 6th: $8.09 I person Please let me know if you can accept these meals (and if not, how you would like to handle the invoicing) by EOD Thursday. Thanks, Page 162 of 162 Brian Brian Cullinane UX Research Lead Self?Driving Car Project Googlem E81 3-003333. Fromz. Maddox, John Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 2:57 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Anthony Levandowski; Vincent, Kevin (N Subject: . Re: Finalizing Agenda I'd say after 2:30 on the 29th would be best. Sent ?om my iPad On Mar 16, 2012, at 10:57 AM, "Nick Hobbs" wrote: John, It looks like Kevin is free to meet anytime on the 28th before ?ve or 29th after noon. Would you mind if Anthony and David stepped out for an hour during the discussions after 3 :30 on the 28th or after 2:30 on the 29th? Please let me know if you have a preference. Thanks, Nick On Mon. Mar 12, 20l2 at 10:25 AM. wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d. liketo hear more about yourprevious comments c0ncerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our V2V program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone {can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevinabout the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will bevery interestedinthat. Who irOm your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony ?nalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know it?there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the ?data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the cunent status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don?t think this needs to be pad of the sessions for the entire group. but I'd like to make sure it gets on the schedule of anyone at ITSA who?s interested. Thanks, Nick ?n me. E81 3-003333. Fromz. Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:26 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Medford, Ronald (N Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin Subject: . . . RE: Finalizing Agenda Hello Nick; 0n the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying 0n GPS. Of course we do just that in our V2V program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars] and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I'm sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We lookforward to seeing youguys and havinganother. useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony ?nalize our plans for Our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure y0u get the most out of the disCtissions. With that in mind, please let me know ifthere's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning". talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to. be part ofthe sessions for. the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule ot?anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick From: Vincent, Kevin (N HTSA) Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:12 AM To: Cc: Wood, Steve Chang, Jesse Healy,.Thomas Subject: Re: Google's SDC short ?lm (seval 02) Thanks Seval. Charlie did discuss this with me a couple of days ago. We'll review. From: Seval Oz [mailtozseval@qooqle.com] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 08:03 AM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Google?s SDC short ?lm (seval oz) HI Kevin- We met at the Santa lard Law Review's Symposium on Autonomous Vehicles, prior to your Driving the Future presentation. I had expressed my interest in educating the general public about the safety and importance of advancing this technology. I had shared with you that was workng on a film to illustrate this and promised to send you a copy. A short 3 minute version of this ?lm was published on the Google Plus page last night-J believe Charlie Hale has been in touch with you. As promised. I wanted to personally reach out and let you know how excited our twin is to be contributing to the adoption of this technology. I hope that film can be used as an inspirational resource in educating the general public. .googlccoms?us?Os? I 68990293759 VZ Bmszio best wishes- Seva] Oz Business Development, Self-Driving Cars sovaltii) woo Ilecorn Google [600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mt View. CA 94043 650725377827 oFfioe 408-761-1669 cell E81 3-003333. From: Chris Urm50n To: WW Subject Agendafor. Secretary's Visit Date: Friday, October 05. 2012 12:22:37 AM Ron, just a quick update, we spent today trying to figure out when the visit was actually going to take place. I'll tweak the agenda (I think this is now sorted out) and send tomorrow AM. Chris Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?983?6681 E81 3-003333. Fronu MaddoxllohniNHTSAi To: ggm"; Ronald [NHl?a] CC: Smith Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: draft agenda for Research Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 08. 2012 6:43:50 PM Here is what I think we talked about on the phone yesterday, as well as a couple of topics we discussed back in October. The time slots are just rough placeholders, with time built in for breaks. we can add topics as needed. Let me know what you think . Research Meeting Tentative March 28-29 DOT HQ Washington DC Day 1 9:06am Maddox/Levandowsky 9:36am 11:66 11:96am ?12;66pm 1:66pm - 2:06pm 2:08pm - 3:30pm 3:38pm - 5:66pm research - All Day 2 9:99am 16:36pm. 16:36am ?12:66pm 1:90pm - 1:45pm 1:45pm - 2:36pm 2:36pm - 4:60pm 4:96pm - 4:30pm IohniWaddbx Introduction (including what we want out of the meeting - Google Safety Case Salesky Data and Experience on Positioning TBD Google NHTSA Research/rulemaking Methodology - Johnson Automated Vehicle Considerations NHTSA Discussion on Methodology Comparison and Synergies for Human FactOrs fur AutOmated Vehicles MOnk Human factors.Approach at Google - TBD Google IT Cybersecurity best practices TBD Google Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles Resendes Research Synergies - All Next Meeting (VRTC in May) and wrap-Up Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Safety Administration E81 3-003333. From: Maddox, To: Ronald [NmsA]; W: galyin ohn?Qn CC: Gibbons Rita Vanlandingham. Tasha CTR (NHTSA): Honson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Fwd: Agenda.ior.VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24..2012.7:37:58 AM Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John Date: May 15, 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: "anthonyl@google.com" Subject: Agenda or VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visit June6th, we are realizing that there are manythingsto cover, and wecaneasily use all 3 days And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We'll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see ify0u have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. Sothe proposalwould. be: June 6,7,81h at VRTC {topicsz setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human. factors, collaborations) September xx inAnn Arbor (topics: Safety Pilotas. example. of. FOT,.others TBD) Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway irafiic Safety Administration E81 3-003333. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49, PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald anthonyl@goagle.com; Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06? 08]un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 201 2. at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll ICtRon. &.Johnwcigh in, but. it. looks likcthis. has thodiscussion by Googlc on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7w rather than cm the 8% as Ron was hoping. as,? From: Calvinjohnson [mailto:I'thsoncalvianooglg gom] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonvl@gooele.com: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the, changes, in blue. It has, some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin ES13-003333.pdf On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t seeany problemmovingthese to. Friday from.VRTC's perspective. We can play it by car, but perhaps we can move the following items from Fridayto ihursday. 9 :00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - . . .Google input. on ISO. 26262 .Google involvement in SAE am From: Maddox,]ohn (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-O8Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,]ohn (NHTSA) E81 3-003333. Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'12 John, I wonder ifit is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June 7? moved to the?" even if it means starting earlier, on Friday arid, moving. some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here. is. the agenda for google. Sent from. my. iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: CalvinJohnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending. the agenda again, hope it gets. through this time (using a different file format). Let us know. What. you think. I tried to. sendthis last week, but. apparently. the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. E81 3-003333. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvianoogle.com 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 55113146058 Calvin Johnson ES13-003333,pdf Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars 650.214.6068 B?an Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] E81 3-003333.pdf From: Maddox! To: ma?a} Subject Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:10:45 PM Attachments: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC -- .htrn Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: <'ohn.maddox dot. 0v> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson , Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know. What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. From: Robert Strassburger To: WW Subject Google 8. DADSS Date: Thursday, March 01. 2012 7:30:36 PM Ron - I found myself in a meeting today with Google. I was wearing my. MADD hat. They are aware of the DADSS Program and I provided some color. At one point the Google representatives (Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps and Research and Sarah Fisher? Telecom Policy Analyst) asked if DADSS was a competing technology to "the driverless car." I responded that I didn?t think so andthat I saw them as complementary technologies. I said that. right. now we have identified as an issue but not decided how to resolve what to do if a driver is over the legal limit of 0.08. A driverless car is an easy answer to that question. E81 3-003333.pdf From: Calvin ohnson To: HT CC: MedfordI Ronald Gibbons Rita Vanlandingham Tasha CTR (NHTSA): HoDson. Tanisha CTR (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Agenda fer VRTC Visit Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:27:03 PM Hi John, Do you have a more detailed schedule. of the topics. that will be covered. each. day? We are working on which other team members should attend. Also, where will the meetings be taking place? Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John hn Date: May 15, 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: ggm>" I oo le.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pi 0t FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay. the Safety Pilot. review in Ann. Arbor to. September, We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8that VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. ES13-003333.pdf Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ES13-003333.pdf From: Anthony Levandowski T0: HT CC: MedfordI Ronald GibbonsI Rita Vanlandingham Tasha CTR (NHTSA): Hooson. Tanisha CTR (NHTSA) Subject Re: Agenda f0r VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:59:03 PM Thanks for sending John, the schedule works for us. I.can.confirm.1will be there, not sure yet If Bryan or others will be joining. -A On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, Ithink we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and.8th. respectively). >John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date:. May 15, 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use. all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety. Pilot review. in Ann Arbor. to. September. We'll have that. much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: >June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. >John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration E81 13003333.pdf From: Anthony Levandowski To: Mm CC: MedfordI Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:25:56 AM Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10/2. Will begreat if that. works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we?d be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I?d be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA. if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. lwould plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I?ll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, [would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the ES13-003333.pdf Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron -- Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?983?6681 E813-003333pdf From: Chris Urm50n To: (N51135: CC: Sebastian Thrun: Anthony Levandowski: David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:07:55 AM Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region fora few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. lhanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtozthrun@google.com] Sent: Monday, September 17,. 2012. 07:31 PM To: Medford, Cc: Chris Urmson Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebasnan, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. Ido hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google, as well as, the CA DMV. .If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the Ereek of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that wee . ES13-003333.pdf Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983?6681 E81 3-003333. From: Sebastian Thrun To: ma?a} CC: Chris Urmson: Anthonv Levandowski: David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:31:58 PM HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If, we could meet Oct 2, I?ll be back. in Mountain.View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One ofthe issues involves autonomous driving. Ido hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I. am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron E81 3-003333.pdf From: Sebastian Thrun To: ma?a} CC: curmsongwgooglecom; destradagoigooglecom; Wagner Esther (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (mu Subject Re: California Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:00:50 AM Great. Cc'ing Sergio who can help find a time! Sebas?an On Tue,.Sep. 18. 2012 at9:53 AM, v> wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don?t have anything on my schedule for 10/2 here and Tim Johnson tells me, that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings. out west are. still beingorganized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work. with that for planning, purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Ron, Maybe I am wrong but. we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10/2. Will be great ifthat works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson Wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we?d be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I?d be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others. at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. Iwould plan to ?yon Oct. 1. and. be. inthe region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. E81 3-003333.pdf Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally Iwill be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I?ll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. Ido hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If. possible, I. would like to. have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google.com 412?983?6681 ES13-003333,pdf From: Medford, Ronald To: com" CC: Maddox. Iohn (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06. 2012 2:25:51 PM Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: cell. How about. noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510?919?6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, I think it would be helpful ifjohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1230 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron ES13-003333,pdf From: Maddox, To: BMW CC: anthonylgotgooglecom; Medford Ronald (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 8:28:47 AM Yes, [will call in Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, "Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I. willadd the call in number to the meeting. request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle. Rice Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonyl@google.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley. Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866?457?4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony. Levandowski [mailt02anthonvl@eooele.com] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06. 2012 11:55 AM To:.Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you E813-003333.pdf just want to call my cell (510?919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron E81 3-003333. From: Medford, Ronald To: ggm" CC: Maddox. Iohn (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle Kinesleu. Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06. 2012 1:42:17 PM We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and [could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between, 1130?1 :30 tomorrow, (Eastern Time Zone).. Or if that won?t work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron ES13-003333,pdf From: Rice, Michelle To: Ronald [Emma] CC: Maddox. lohn Kingsley. Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:07:00 AM Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was. going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Levandowskl Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call 1 will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am. pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday. February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtmanthonyIngogle,com] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668)? On Mon, Feb 6, 2012.at.7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, E81 3-003333. Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week- If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron E81 13003333.pdf From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) To: ghn Bigg Mighgl CC: mgslev. Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 8:39:04 AM It is noon our time Original Message From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 08:34 AM To: Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl?google.com Medford, Ronald Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Yes, [will call in. Michelle, you currently have the meeting set up for 1:00pm EST, but Anthony says. 9:00am PST,.which is 12:00pm instead of 1:00pm. Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, "Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I will add. the call in number to the meeting request. John can you. now use the call. in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonlegooglecom] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute. but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [Wm] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox, John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. ES13-003333.pdf On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonvl@eooele.comi Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just. want to call my cell (510-919-6668) On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week. but could do it anytime between 1130?1230 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron E81 13003333.pdf From: Anthony Levandowski To: WW CC: Maddox. Iohn (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle (NHTSA): Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04:27 AM Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto;anthonyl@google com] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person. from google (bryan salesky).to.join as well. Thanks, On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668)? On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, Ithink. it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox andI. could discuss. the~ March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130?1 :30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week. give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron E81 3-003333. From: Anthony Levandowski To: WM CC: Maddox. lohn (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle Kingsley. Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06. 2012 2:24:25 PM Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: cell.. How about. noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to- >.That time works for. me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510?919?6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, think it would be helpful iijohn Maddoxand I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1z30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won?t work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron E81 13003333.pdf From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) To: ggm" CC: Maddox. Iohn (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle (NHTSA): Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:53:37 AM Got it Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To:.Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto;anthonyl@googlg com] Sent: Monday. February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox.John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowskl [mailto;anthonyIngogle,gom] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my. cell. (510-919-6668) .7 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, E813-003333.pdf I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-1230 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates. and we will try and make it work. Ron E81 3-003333.pdf From: Medford? Ronald (NHTSA) To: HT CC: SmithI Daniel Subject: Re: draft agenda for Research Meeting Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 8:08:07 AM John from my perspective I think that this generally ok. The times will be what they are. Anthony. as we discussed the primary goal. of our. relationship. isthe evaluation of the steps that Google is taking and will complete prior to the deployment of your vehicles on the road. This is focused on an understanding of your design, reliability evaluation and validation of the safety approach being used. Secondarin we are interested in learning from Google what we can about issues that are important to our own work related to advanced technologies (including connected and autonomous . vehicles) and about cybersecurity. Ron On Feb 8, 2012, at 6:43 PM, "Maddox,John wrote: Here is what. I. think we talked about on. the phone yesterday, as well. as a couple of topics we discussed back in October. The time slots are just rough placeholders, with time built in for breaks. We can add topics as needed. Let me know what you Research Meeting Tentative March 28-29 DOT HQ Washington DC Day 1 9:00am Introduction (including what we want out of the meeting Maddox/Levandowsky 9:30am 11:00 Google Safety Case Salesky 11:00am ?12:00pm Data and Experience on Positioning TBD Google 1:00pm 2:00pm NHTSA 2:00pm - 3:30pm Automated Vehicle Considerations - NHTSA E81 3-003333. 3:30pm 5:00pm Discussion on Methodology Comparison and Synergies for research - All Day 2 9:00am 10:30pm Human Factors for Automated Vehicles Monk 10:30am ?12:00pm Human factors Approach at Google TBD Google 1:00pm 1:45pm IT Cybersecurity best practices TBD Google 1:45pm 2:30pm Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles Resendes 2:30pm - 4:00pm Research Synergies - All 4:00pm 4:30pm Next Meeting (VRTC in May) and wrap-Up John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration E81 3-003333. From: Nick Hobbs To: HT CC: ltledford, Ronald anthonyl?google.com; Smith. Daniel (NHTSA): Vincent. Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 3:57:51 PM John, Thank you for the additional. info. I'll make. sure to check in with our presenters and insure that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there's any other. information that would. be helpful in arranging a meeting. Thanks, Nick On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM, wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments con [It-3H1ng the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone. in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had. concernsabout. relying Of. course we dojustthatin our.V2V program [for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and w0uld like to know it you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on. IT. cybersecunty, and. we would. like to know what best practices from that. realm could, be applied or considered. for. vehicle cybersecurity. twill talk with Kevin about the. 1 hour break out discussion. I?m. sure. he will be very interested in that. Who from your team willparticipate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John E81 3-003333.pdf From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure. you get the most out of the discussions. Withthat in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you?d like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to. be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who?s interested. Thanks, Nick E81 3-003333. From: Maddox, lohn (NHTSA: To: mum; CC: ltledford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA): Vincent. Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 1:25:58 PM Hello. Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concernsahout relying} on GPS. Of course we do just thatin our.V2V program [for relative positioning between any 7 cars] and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. lwill talk with Kevinabout the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure hewill be very interested. in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick. Hobbs 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald. (NHTSA): Anthony Levandowski;.5mith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make Sure it get?s on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick E813-003333pdf From: Chris Urm50n To: CC: Sergio Gandara: Sebastian Thrun: Anthony Levandowski: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle Subject: Re: Ron Medford"s visit Date: Friday, September 28. 2012 12:31 :56 AM Essre, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1-3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes, he'll be able to. make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, On Thu, Sep 27,2012 at wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2- - 2 793-252-2373 (cell) NHTSA ES13-003333.pdf 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?983?6681 E81 3-003333, From: Wagner! Esther (NHTSA) To: "g Dr's CC: Sergio Gandara: Sebastian Thrun: Anthonv Leva_ndow5ki: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron. Medford"s_ visit Date: Friday,. September 28. 2012 7:15:28 AM Wonderful. Thanks all! From: Chris Urmson Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31 AM To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: Sergio Gandara; Sebastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski; Medford. Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Ron Medford's vlsit Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1?3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be. able to. make. it. but his schedule is overly. constrained. at. this time. so. there is someehanee he. may. he. pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chn's On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron. is stillhoping to. visit. with Sebastian, Chris, and. Anthony onhis. visit. next. week, Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday l-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 202-366-0932 703-282-9973 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 ES13-003333.pdf Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars ll 412-983-6681 E81 3-003333. From: Davis White To: CC: MedfordI Ronald curmsoanoogIe corn; anthonlegooglecom: thrun?eoogle.com: Wagner. Esther (NHTSA): Rice. Michelle (NHTSA): Kancey. Amani destrada?googlecom; ddolgo?googlecom; megaus@ googlemm: limil' ler@google.com Subject: Re: Sec LaHood Google visit- Oct Date: Friday. October 05, 2012 2:39:40 PM Georgette - Great news. Thanks for accommodating our timing request. We look forward to hosting the Secretary on Oct. 11th from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm. Sending the full visit details to Amani. Best regards, Davis m: 202.494.2004 On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 9:05 PM, wrote: Thanks for your flexibility. We. are movrng things around and will. plan to have laHood there at 3.30pm. From: Davis White Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 05:30 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald urms . om>; anthomd?googlemm ; Wagner, Esther (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani (OST): destrada@google.com ddolgov@google.com nfairfield@gooele.com megans@google.com Ifmiller@google.com Subject: Re: Sec LaHood Google visit- Oct ?ll Georgette - Thanks for the update. I spoke to Amani today and we are doing our best to accommodate the new visit timing the afternoon of October 11th. We are excited to offer the Secretary an autonomous car demo ride on Highway 101, but obviously 4:30 pm will be in the middle of rush hour. Appreciate your flexibility. I?m on cell (202.494.2004) if you have any updates as your Oct. 11th schedule develops. Best regards, Davis On Thu, Oct 4. 2012 at 5:17 AM, ; Megan Smith Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP Google[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. E813-003333.pdf We?re looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutes to describe the Situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks againfor arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Anthony Levandowskl Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Esther Rice, Michelle. Kancey, David Estrada Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel. Fairfield. Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Georgette, unfortunately, our executive team for this area are traveling. Dmitri Dolgov and Andrew Chatham, two of our most senior engineers would be available to host the visit. Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM, wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks E81 3-003333. (h?org't?llt' Dvpm'iim?til 01' Dii'c?t?lm' lur Scheduling ?202! 366-50 10 ('t?ll From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday. October 03. 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking 3 creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick. briefing. of. where the. technology has. improved. since. his last. visit, walk though our garage testing build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on. a, loop around campus (By Nathaniel. Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of E81 3-003333. the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov -,30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "georgettebrammer@dot.gov" wrote: Hi all, Could you send us a draft of what Secretary Lal lood would do for his visit? 3:30 4:45pm on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Brammer US Dept of Transportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday,. October. 03,. 2012 10:10, AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'anthonyl@google,com? Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could. someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? E813-003333pdf Thanks, Ron Sent with Good (W) From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: ggm; anthonyl@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebas?an On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1?3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner E81 3-003333. Program Analyst 202?366-0932 703-232-9973 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars il Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars ii Go gle Davis White vi whi 559.255.0455 412- 412? 1 1 ES13-003333.pdf Davis White I . I. a (NM-2 .4 ES13-003333,pdf From: Calvin ohnson To: WW CC: Saul, Roster (NHTSA): Maddox. lohn (NHTSA);anthonlegooglecom: ohnson Tim cullrnane@google.com Subject Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08] un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06:14 PM Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the Inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to I-riday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron Fromz. Calvanohnson. Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8; John weigh in, but it looks like this has the by Google on developing rest to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7T1 rather than on the 81'1 as Ron was hoping. CW a. E813-003333pdf From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald anthonyl?igooglecom;Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. BesL Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. Wecan. play it by ear, but perhapswecanmove the following items from, Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to suppon automated vehicles 11 :00 - 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE E813-003333.pdf From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42. AM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012. 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June moved to the 81h even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion. byGoogle. on developing test to address hazards and functionalsafety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad E81 3-003333.pdf Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried. to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 ES13-003333,pdf Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 ES13-003333.pdf From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) T0: HT Subject RE: Tentative Agendafor. Google visit. to VRTC 06-08] un"12 Date: Wednesday. May 30, 2012 4:27:00 PM John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June /th moved to the even it it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussnon to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address ha7ard5and functional safety approachetc._ Anything that you areable to move would beappreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun?12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: hn.m' tl ox (13d . v> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT T0: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski anthonvl gooeleeom> Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda. for Google visit to. VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different ?le format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. ES13-003333.pdf From: Saul Roger (NHTSA) To: ghanT551; 390ng (NHTSA) CC: ohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08J un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 9:57:41 AM I don?t any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but. perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri?EDR concepts for. automated systems - Key. parameters to capture? Crash. database addi1ions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE From; Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-O8jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June 7th moved to the even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc, Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) E81 3-003333. Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date:~ May 30, 2012. 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson wrote: I?ll let Ron 8; John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address. hazards andfunctionaisofeiy approach etc. both onthe 7h ratherrthan onthe Smas. Ron was hoping. C. xj Luge/L From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald W?ohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: idon?t see any problem moving these to iriday. from VRlC?sperspecLive. We can play/it~ by. ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 E81 3-003333. Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for. automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 93%? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford.. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Su bjectz. Re; Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC. 06?08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From; Medford.. Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June /m moved to the 81h even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion To Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hamrds and E81 3-003333.pdf functional safety approach etc. Anything that yeti are able to move w0uld be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative. Agenda for Google. visit to. VRTC. 06- 08]un'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, 50, it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ES13-003333,pdf 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 E81 3-003333. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) T02 W: Mi Subject RE: TentativeiAgenda for Googlevisit to VRTC 06-08] un"12 Date: Friday,]une OI, 20121202200 PM John, You're right I won?t be able to make it. The Agenda looks interesting and you guys should have an interesting meeting. Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Friday.June 01, 2012 12:57 PM To: Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative. Agendafor Googlei visit to. VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, apparently google can't stay for Friday now, and they need to cancel some of their presentations. I assume that means that you would not be able to participate, but let me know if you see other chances. John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Brian Cullinane Cc:, a? Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Everyone. With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening. I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week's visit. have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentations/demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-ln-Thc-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Bnan Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] E81 13003333.pdf On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16. PM, Calvin Johnson (johns ongalvjn gr?t? goggle coup wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to ?y at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10. PM, rs" ul @do .oov> wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave lhursday?? Thanks. . From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06. PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox,John Wm?ohnson, Tim cullmane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081 un?12 Hi all. It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31,2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson [mantonli Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative. Agenda for Google visit to. VRTC 06-08111n?12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. E81 3-003333. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, @dowI Qv> wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7M rather than on the as Ron was hoping. am From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012.10:48 AM To: Saul. Roger, (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): WMJohnson, Tim. (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Hi all. We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and wc would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31,2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: I don't see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the lollowing items lrom l-riday to lhursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EDR concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE an?? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, may 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: ?anthonlegoogleLom';Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) E81 3-003333. Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?1 2 Roger, Calvin. Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?1 2 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the. topics planned forlune. 7tr moved to the even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on iridav and moving; some on the Friday. discussion to Thursday. . lam interested. in thediscussion hvGoogle on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. {\nvthi ng that are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the. agenda again, hope it. gels through this. time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. ES13-003333.pdf Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars (IQQPIE ?1111] 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Atlecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ohn soncalvin googlecom Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ohn sonca] Vin googlc.com 650.2 14.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars i ohn sonca] Vin googlc.com Bnan Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] ES13-003333.pdf Fronu To: "go yin th?gn"; Ronald CC: Maddox, ohn ohnsoni Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08J un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 5:10:30 PM Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/frorn Columbus. Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks 0 JLogoa From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012.5:06~ PM To: Medford,. Ronald. (N HTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox,John Johnson, Tim cullina ne@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It tums out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson [mailtoziohnsonga yianQleg.gom] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonyl@g00gle.com; Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08] un'12 have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and farictiariai safety approach etc. both on the 7? rather than on the Ron washomhg. ES13-003333.pdf From; Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To:,Saul, Roger, (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'l 2 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all, human, factors, discussions to. that day. Please. let me know whatyou think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective, We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 1 1:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE am From: Maddox, john (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those tepics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 John, ES13-003333.pdf moved to the?!? even I wonder if it is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June 7 ifit means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discusaon to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May. 30,. 2012. 4:11. PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30,2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski anthonyl googie.corn> Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the. agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a. different ?le format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin googleeom 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars johnsoncalvi groogrlc .com ES13-003333.pdf 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Googlez Self?Driving Cars johnsoncalvi googlc .com 650.214.6068 E81 3-003333. From: Calvin ohnson To: CC: Maddox. Iohn (NHTSA): Medford. Rona_ d anthonlegoogle corn; ohnsonI Tim Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08J un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 10:48:19 AM Attachments: Google Edits-Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi a II, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come. on. Thursday. and. we would. like to move all. human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know. what youthink. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: I don?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to suppon automated vehicles 11 :00 1 1 :45 Other topics -. Google input on ISO 26262 -. Google involvement in SAE aw From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM ES13-003333.pdf To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for~ Google visit, to~ VRTC 06?08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday. May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7Lh moved to the even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the. discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional sofetyapprooch etc. .Anythingthat you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06?08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson , Anthony E81 3-003333.pdf Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC -- 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I, tried to send this. last week, but apparently the iPaddidn't like, the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving. Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com E81 3-003333. From: Maddox, To: Wetter CC: lohnson. Tim S_au . Roster (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08J un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 7:42:18 AM Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those tepics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for. Geogle visit to. VRTC 06-081un'12 Vlohn, moved to the 8."1 even I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discusson to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford,. Ronald (N HTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun?12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: hn.m' ox redo. v> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anlhony Levandowski anthonyi google.eom> Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different ?le format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 079 of 129 From: Brian Cullinane TD: saladueboam Cc: Saul Roger lviedford Ronald Maddox lohn anthonylg?vgooglerom; ohnson, Tim Subject: Re:.Tentative Agendafor. Google visitto - Date: Friday,june 01, Attachments: Gooele Edits-Tentative Agenda for (Seattle visit to VRTC Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week's visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentationsfdemos from NHTSA. remain other. than the Hardware-In-The-Loop briefing and demo. .Please advise if we should. find. a way. to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Goog e[x] On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvinjohnson wrote: Hi Roger, Yes. we are. flying. in and out of Columbus, OH. We. are planning to. fly at 7:30. that night sol believe. we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, ?RogerSaungdotgov?a wrote: lli Calvin, Are you flying tea/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. Re? From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox, John Tim cullinane@google.com Page 080 of 129 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the. schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger Cc: MaddoxJohn Medford, Ronald. Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative. Agenda. for. Google visit to VRTC. - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian. Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Roger.Saul@dot.gov> wrote: let Ron St John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the rather than on the as Ron was hoping. Page 081 of 129 From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday. May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul. Roger. (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: tdon?t seeanv. problem. movingtheseto, Friday from,VRTC?s. perspective. ,We ca n. plav it. bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from tridav to lhursdav. 9:00 9 :45 Discussion: Data loggen?EDFt concepts for automated systems Kev parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE ES13-003333.pdf 9W From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject. RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7? moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlierat VH on. lriday and. moving. some onthe Hidaydiscussion to Thursday. aminterested inthe discussion. by Googleon developing test to address hazards and functioned safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks. Ron From: (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad E813-003333.pdf Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08] un'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file. format)- Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 650.214.6068 ES13-003333pdf Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 650.214.6068 Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] 3-003333. From: Calvin ohnson To: 3am ma?a] CC: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA): Maddox. lohn (NHTSA): anthonlegoogle com; ohnsonI Tim Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC -. 06-08] un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 5:17:02 PM HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/frorn Colurn bus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks cw, From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To:,Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox, John Johnson,,Tlm cullinanngooglecom Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. E81 3-003333. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent:.Thursday, May.31,,2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc:,Maddox,John Medford, Ronald Tim Brian SubjeCt: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 82 John weigh. in, but it looks. like this has the discussion by (Boogie on developing, test to address. hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7*?1 rather than on the 8M as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To:.Saul, Cc: Maddox,thn Medford, Ronald W?ohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. E81 13003333.pdf BesL Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: I don?t seeany problem. movingtheseto. Friday from.VRTC?5 perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 1 1 :45 Other topics - .Google input. on ISO. 26262 . .. .Google involvement in SAE Ream From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Canwe swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM E81 3-003333. To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 John, I wonder if it is posmble to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7"h moved to the even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional so ety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday,. May 30,. 2012 4:11. PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd:.Tentative Agenda for. Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: <'ohn.maddox dot. ov> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson , Anthony Levandowski , Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. [tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. ES13-003333.pdf CalvinJOhnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvinjohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsongalvin?googlg.gom Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 650.214.6068 E81 3-003333. From: Medtord, Ronald (NHTSA) To: "go yin th?gn"; ?gtil [Nul?al CC: Maddox, ohn lohnson. Tim (NHTSA): Brian Cullinane Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08J un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 4:33:00 PM Yes, if' at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent:.Thursday. May.31,.2012. 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger Ccz. Maddox,.John Medford,. Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentatlve Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Googlc on developing test to address hazards andfunctionai safety approach etcbothon the l" rather than on the 8tq as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May. 31,. 2012. To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonyl@googlg.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google Visit to VRTC - 06?08Jun'l 2 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 3 20 2 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerlEDR concepts for automated systems E813-003333.pdf Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 1 1:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE EW From: Maddox.John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-Oajun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June 7th moved to the even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I. am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards antifunctianal safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From; Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent:.Wednesday, May. 30,2012 4:11. PM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for googlc. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT E81 3-003333. To: Calvin Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Googlc visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different ?le format). Let us know What you think. I tried to. send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars hnson 'lvin a? Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars v? a: 650.214.6068 E81 3-003333. From: Saul . Roger. (NHTSAI To: n" CC: Maddox. Iohn (NHTSA): Medford. Rona_ d anthonyngeogle corn; ohnsonI Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08J un"12 Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 11:20:11 AM Attachments: Google Edits-Tentative Agenda for Gooele visit to VRTC i?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Googie on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both. on the 71" rather than on the as Ron was hoping. am, From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. it has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move. all human factors discussions to that day; Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: i don?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Discussion; Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 1 1:45 Other. topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE as,? From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: immegmm': Johnson, Tim (NHTSA): Saul, Roger (NHTSA) ES13-003333.pdf Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those tapics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple offhe topics planned for June 7m moved to the 8m even ifitrncans starting earlier. at VRTC. on. Friday and. movingsomc onthc Friday. discu55ion to Thursday. I. am interested. in the. discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and?mctionol safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday. May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (N HTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski anthonyi googleeom> Ccz. Roger Saul Tim Johnson wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we'd like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said y0u had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars} and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand yourconcern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybe rsecurity: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on lT cybersecuritv, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle eybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team wilt participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs lmailtoznhobbs?a google.comi Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) E81 3-003333. "Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Canceled: PENDING: Meeting Request Volkswagen Group of America, Location: Start: Thu 9/5/2013 2:00 PM End: Thu 915l2013 2:45 PM Show Time As: Free Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet reSponded Organizer: Strickland, David (NHTSA) Required Attendees: Friedman, David (N Vincent, Kevin Lieu, Chan Naylor, Nathan Smith, Daniel Rawls, Belinda Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Optional Attendees: Wood, Steve (N HTSA) Importance: High Sent for From: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 5:37 PM To: Lieu, Chan Clarke, Yvonne Beuse, Nathaniel Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Request for Meeting: September 5 or 6 I agree. No more than an hour for David. Sent with Good (wwu-zgoodcom) ?--?-OIiginal Message-nu From: Lieu, Chan Sent: 'l?uesday, July 23. 2013 11:38 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Clarke, Yvonne Smith, Daniel (N1 Beuse. Nathaniel Austin. Rory (N1 Subject: Re: Request for Meeting: September 5 or 6 Can we get some time for Audi on Sept I'm not inclined for a 3 hour meeting with David, perhaps we can do 1 hour with David and remaining time with NVS On 7/23/13 1 1:25 AM, "Schneider, Anna" , Anna-Marie Schneider Date: Monday, July 22, 2013 6:18 AM To: Chan Lieu Subject: Request for Meeting: September 5 or 6 Hi Chan, It was great to see you at the Alliance last week. I am writing to check Administrator Strickland?s availability for a meeting with my colleagues at Audi in Ingolstadt at your headquarters either September 5 or 6. They would like to discuss autonomous vehicles and autonomous vehicle testing in the states. Would these dates work for you? Best regards, Anna Anna?Maria Schneider Vice President, Industry and Government Relations Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive Herndon, VA 20171 Phone: (703) 364-7211 Cell: (703) 539-9696 Fax: (703) 364~7082 mail to: Anna.8chneider@vw.com pamericacom ?Please consider the environment before printing this e?maii E81 3-003333. . i Wood, Steve (N HTSA) Subject: Location: Start: End: Show Time As: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: Optional Attendees: NHTSA Honda Research Exchange Meeting (DepAdmin) W40-302 Video Conf, VRTC (NHTSA) Wed 12/7/2011 8.45 AM Wed 12/7/2011 4.15 PM Tentative (none) Not yet responded Gibbons, Rita (NHTSA) Smith, Daniel (N Maddox, John Bonanti, Christopher (N Lewis. Nancy Shelton, Terry Carra, Joseph (N McLaughlin, Brian Monk, Chris (NHTSA): Garey-Vega, Lisandra Jerome, Christian Freeman, David V. Stasko, Stephen(NHTSA); Wood, Steve Summers, Lori (N Dang, Jenny Kuppa, Shashi Beuse, Nathaniel Hines, David Soodoo, George Abraham, Julie (OST), Wondimneh, Ezana Tamm, James Borris, Frank Magno, Gregory (N Quandt, Jeff (N Yon, Scott Harris, Claude Anderson, Terry Giuseppe, Jeff Brown, Michael Compton, Richard Cosgrove, Linda Vegega, Maria Kang, Julie (NHTSA) Carter, Arthur Floyd, Lisa Louden, Allison Sullivan, Lisa Saul, Roger Traube, Eric (N Resendes, Ray Patel, Saniay (N Wiilke, Don Lukuo, Mike Campbell, Joe Rau, Paul Case, Charlie Scarboro, Mark Summers, Stephen Rideila, Stephen (N Garrett, Riley Chidester, Chip Farbry, John CTR (N Simons, Jim Probst, Edward Morgan, Abigail(NHTSA); Kreeb, Robert McFadden, Joe McCullough, Catherine Harper, Clarke King, Yvette CTR (N Gorney, Phillip Kam, Check keon, timothy Pyne, Mike (NHTSA) When: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 8:45 PM Eastern Time Canada}. Where; {DepAdmin} Video Conf, VRTC (N HTSA) Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments. Hello, I have attached the revised agenda for this meeting. Please note that the order ofthe first two presentations after the opening remarks has been eversed in this final agenda. Please forward the agenda to any staff who may be interested in the topics. As in previous years, you may come any go as the topics interest you. Research topics of mutual interest will be presented and discussed. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. Research Discussion Meeting.docx>> E813-003333pdf 8:45-9:00 9:00?10:00 10:00?11:00 11:00-11:15 11:15-12:15 12:15-1:00 I :00-1 :30 1:30-2 :00 2:00-3:00 3200?3 :45 3:45?4:10 4:10-4:20 NHTSA HONDA RESEARCH DISCUSSION DECEMBER 7, 2011, DC AGENDA Introductions and Opening Remarks Teen Driver Research Programs Battery Safety Research Honda?s Plans for EVs Break Small Overlap and Oblique Front Crash Lunch Dummy [Testing/Schedule (NHTSA) WorldSID Status Head Injury of the Elderly (Injury Mechanism and Criteria) AACN Update Honda?s Plans to Implement Future Crash Warning/(318 Would Address Rear Eng, Pedestrian, and Possibly Some Intersection Scenarios AutonomOus and Semi-autonomous Vehicles Driver Distraction Discussion and Closing Remarks Maddox, Smith NHTSA Nishizawa Honda Imnghitano/ Ilonda Kang Gorney HTSA Noguchi Honda Tajima Honda Sannders/ NHTSA Parent NHTSA Rhulc I NIITSA Yamaoka Honda Craig NHTSA Yoshida Honda Kodaka Honda Kodaka Honda llashimoto Honda Kamiji Honda Maddox NHTSA E81 3-003333. lI?Wood, Steve (N HTSA) Subject: Location: Start: End: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: CONFIRMED: NHTSA I Toyota Research Discussion Meeting Conme?HQ-W40r302 Video Cont, VRTC (NHTSA) Fri 3/15l2013 9:00 AM Fri 3!15/2013 12:00 PM (none) Accepted Gibbons, Rita (N HTSA) Smith, Daniel Carra, Joseph Bonanti, Christopher Lewis, Nancy Shelton, Terry Ridella, Stephen Saul, Roger Johnson, Tim Monk, Chris Craig, Matthew Summers, Stephen Willke. Don Garrett, Riley Moorhouse, Kevin (N Brown, Michael Geraci, Michael Compton, Richard (N HTSA), Austin, Rory Cooper, Milton (N Summers, Lori Kuppa, Shashi Beuse, Nathaniel Hines. David Soodoo, Harris, Claude Borris, Frank Yon, Scott Optional Attendees: Hello, Quandt, Jeff Thompson, Harry Chidester, Chip Brophy, John (NHTSA), Chen, Chou?Lin Simons, Jim Kahane, Chuck (NHTSA), Farbry. John CTR Powell, Gregory Douglas, Dana (NHTSA), King, Yvette CTR Vanlandingham, Tasha CTR Hopson, Tanisha CTR (N Rice, Michelle (NHTSA), Huang, Ritchie Carter, Arthur keon, timothy McCullough, Catherine Patel, Sanjay Freeman, David V. Hewett, Gary Kreeb, Robert McFadden, Joe Floyd, Lisa Collins, Bill Morgan, Abigail Wiacek, Chris zhang,jenny Scarboro. Mark Rau. Paul Dang, Jenny Molino, Louis StJohns. Raphael (N Lukuc, Mike Packard, Michael (NHTSA), Kang, Thomas Wang, Jing (NHTSA), Prasad, Aloke (N Traube, Eric (N Gorney, Phillip Price, Markus Medri, Marisol (N Funke, James Echemendia, Cristina (N Kam, Check Kang, Julie Rhule, Heather Hallan, Patrick Joshua Barickman, Frank Simmons, Paul Habib, Kareem, Magno, Gregory (NHTSA), NVSEvents; Svenson, Alrik (NHTSA), Cronin, Brian Healy, Thomas Stasko, Stephen(NHTSA); Zhao, Lixin Yoon, Rebecca Herrera, Harold Mynatt, Mark Sharma, Dinesh Toth, Gary (N Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Dear, Wilda (N Mergan, Tina Sade, Dana (NHTSA), Ascone, Debbie Finneran, John Forken brook, Garnck Jasinski, David Marchesseault, Analiese Park, Brian Pyne, Mike Donnelly, Bruce (NHTSA), Schagrin, Mike (FHWA) have attached the final agenda for this meeting. "ll-5353} 351.15% ES13-003333.pdf :vl NHTSA TOYOTA Technical Meeting Agenda 9:00- 9:10 9:10- 9:50 9:50 10:00 10:00? 10:55 10:55? 11:05 11:05? 11:25 11:25? 11:45 11:45? 12:00 March 15, 2013, 9:00?12:00 Greeting Member introduction Agenda con?rmation Session 1 Research on Pre Collision System Evaluation For Vehicle (CSRC, UMTRI) 1-2 For Pedestrian (CSRC, Break Session 2 Vehicle Automation Technology Toyota?s Vision 2-2 Toyota Experimental Automated Vehicle 2-311uman Factors for Advanced Driver Assistance System 2-4 Collaborative research on Iluman Factors Break Session 3 Passive Safety Research and Development of Extra-Precision Human Brain Model Session 4 Pedal Misapplication 'l'ask Analytic and Time Series Analysis 01? Driver Behavior (CSRC. of Iowa) Wrap up E81 3-003333. Anthony chandowski FromzAnthony Levandowski Sentzl?) Nov 2013 07:30:03 -0800 Tozjohanna Shelton Cchieu, Chan (NHTSA) SubjectRe: Norton Let's make it happen! Johanna, can we get a list of folks the DC team feels they need to get in the car? Thanks! -A On Nov I9, 2013, at 7: 13 AM, Johanna Shelton wrote: glad to see we?re in high demand! thanks Chan we will let you know when we get the car back to DC. On Tue, Nov 19,2013 at 10:10 AM, wrote: FYI, Rep. Holmes Norton just commented that unlike Chairman Shuster and Petri, she has yet to ride in an automated vehicle. Johanna Shelton Senior Policy Counsel Google Inc. 1 10] New York Ave NW, 2nd Fl Washington, DC 20005 202.709.7005 Google Voice ishelton@google.com ES13-003333.pdf Anthony chandowski FromzAnthony Levandowski Sent:16 Sep 2013 12:19:36 -0700 TozLicu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View See you at 9am. -A On Fri, Sep 13.2013 at 10:29 AM, wrote: What?s our stun time on this? We are flexible if you want an early start, up to you guys. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Great this should be fun. -A On Sep 4, 2013, at 6:20 PM, "chan.1ieu@dot.gov" wrote: Yep, checked that box. Looking forward to it. From: Anthony Levandowski anthonyl@aooglceoml Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Sounds great for meeting in am. You might want to coordinate with Ron to makes sure its ok. Cheers, -A On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM, wrote: Just want to circle back on this. We?re planning for Tuesday morning with you guys and then lunch with Medford, et a1. Any issues/concerns? E81 3-003333, On 8/29/13 7:39 PM, "Anthony Levandowski" wrote: >Ok we can do that. I'll make sure we share as much as we can know >about what's next from our side. >Cheers, >011 Aug 29, 2013, at 10:06 AM, "charrlicu@dot.gov" Wl'0tCl It will only be 2 from NHTSA, Dep. Friedman +l (may likely be me again). Would be interested in everything you guys have going on, or as much as >>we can squeeze into the limited time. What's next should definitely be on the agenda, especially with all the news we?ve been reading re: contract car manufacturers and deals with Uber. On 8/29/13 1:01 PM, ?Anthony Levandowski" wrote: Yelee'd. love to. host everyone coming. Thanks. for asking. 1/2 day plus demos is perfect. How many folks and what specifically are they interested in (high level. what's next, technical overview, safety Cheers, On Aug 29, 2013, at 9:43 AM, wrote: Greetings and salutations- Hope life in the valley is well. NHTSA's new depul administrator David Friedman will be making a trip out to northern CA the week of September 16. Would it be possible for us to pay a visit Tuesday Sept. 17?? Could be a half day type thing with briefings and then demo? E81 3-003333. From: Lieu, Chan To: nn Subject FW: N. CA draft travel itinerary Date: Friday, April 12,. 20134z4910l) PM Attachments: CA April 2013 travel itinerary .xlsn From: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 05:43 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Re: N. CA draft travel itinerary Here's a list of participants that I know about. I?ve also attached the updated itinerary. Please note that there will be a meeting with Elon Musk at 3pm on Wednesday Apr 17 Google: - Chris Urumson AnthonyLevandowski VW/Audi participants: Joerg Schlinkheider Peter Oel Annie Lien Thomas Zorn Anthony Cooke Stanford CARS (Automotive Innovation Facility, 473 Oak, Rd, Stanford, CA 94305) Chris Gerdes - Bryant Walker Tesla - Elon Diarmuid O'Connell - DanielWitt - Jim Chen Let me know if you need additional info to complete the briefing papers. From: , Chan Lieu Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:03 PM To: David Strickland Dan Smith Rory Austin Nathaniel Beuse Cc: Michelle Rice Yvonne Clarke Belinda Rawls Vanessa Clark Subject: N. CA draft travel itinerary E81 3-003333.pdf Attached is a proposed itinerary for the Northern California visit with Google. Tesla. et al. We are confirmed with Google all day Tuesday and with everyone on Wednesday (VW Audi; Stanlmd; Tesla). I am still waiting to hear back from Apple. but I'm not really expecting much. It's still (in there for now, but if that doeSn't emerge, then it means we would be able to depart first thing Thursday morning and be back in DC around dinner time {assuming ?ights are available). Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Also. I'm told that Google has invited 82 ior this visit as well, so it David is ok with this draft. I'll send to 82's team ior scheduling to see if it's something he wants to do. Thanks. .odl E81 3-003333pdf NHTSA visit to Northern California April 15-18 5:30pm en r0ute from Denver to SFO 8:00pm arrive at SFO RON Hyatt Place (282 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA) 8:00am en route from Hyatt Place to Google Mountain View campus 9:00am Satety phiIOSOphy 10:00am Sensing perception 11 :00am Control planning systems 12:00pm Lunch 8 1:00pm Maps 2:00pm User Interfaces 3:00pm Test program 4:00pm depart Google Mountain View 8:00pm dinner TBD RON Hyatt Place (282 Almaden Blvd- San Jose, CA) 7:15am en route from San Jose to VW ERL (500 Clipper Dr. Belmont, CA) 8:00am VW/Audi Electronics Research Laboratory 9:00am agenda TBD 10:00am agenda TBD 1?l :OOam agenda TBD 11 :30am en route to Center for Automotive Research at Stanford (473 Oak Rd. Stanford. CA) 9 12:15pm Lunch with Stanford CARS researchers ?a 1:15pm Designing cars that will not crash (Dr. Chris Gerdes) <0 1:45pm Legal aspects of vehicle automation (Bryant Walker Smith) 2:30pm depart Stanford en route to Tesla HQ (3500 Deer Creek Rd. Palo Alto, CA) 2:45pm arrive at Tesla discussion of Vehicle Programs/Facility Tour 3:30pm meeting with Elon Musk 4:00pm en route to Tesla Fremont Factory (via Model Sedans) 8 4:30pm arrive at Tesla Fremont Factory; discussion of quality/manufacturing and facilitytour 5z45pm depart Tesla Factory en route to dinner via Model 6:30pm arrive at dinner TBD 8:30pm return to Tesla HQ to pick up vehicles RON Hyatt Place (282 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA) E81 3-003333pdf Visit Agenda April 16, 2013 NHTSA Attendees: Administrator David Strickland Mr. Chan Lieu Director of Government Affairs Mr. Dan Smith Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Mr. Nat Beuse Google Attendees: Chris Urmson Dmitri Dolgov Anthony Levandowski Andrew Chatham Anne Aula Brian Cullinane Jon Derickson Brian Torcellini David Lu ?Times are estimated Associate Administrator for Venicia Safety Research Director, Self-Driving Cars So?ware Engineering Lead, Onboard So?ware Policy Engineering Lead Software Engineer Lead, O?'boaro? Software UX Lead, Stat? UX Researcher UX Research Lead Safety Engineer Program Manager, Operations Product Manager I. Google?s Approach to Building a Safe Self-Driving Car 9am - 9:10am 9: 10am - 9:45am 9:45am - 10:15am 10:15am - 10:45am Page 1 Welcome and Greetings Phil030phy, Safety 8- Statistics. Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski We'll explain our focus on building from a reliable core. exploiting big data, our focus on algorithms and our willingness to solve the problems that need solving. Discussion of Driver Training, Brian Torcellini We'll talk about some philosophies we have with our approach to training highly skilled drivers, as well as go into detail about our training pipeline and life of a driver, including certi?cations, checkpoints and expectations. We?ll also explain how ?eet monitoring and testing feedback also play a big role in operations safety. Software Overview, Dmitri Dolgov We'll review our overall software architecture and discuss sensing, localization, planning, predicting. and control. We'll illustrate the performance of our system. and explain our approach to fault tolerance. E81 3-003333.pdf 10:45am-12pm 12pm - 12:45pm 12:45pm - 1:15pm 1:15pm-2pm 2pm - 2:15pm 2:15pm - 3pm 3pm - 4pm 4pm - 4:30pm Thank you! Page 2 Driving Demo Lunch (with guests only) Software Development, Dmitri Dolgov We?ll explain our approach to so?ware development and how we use the massive amounts of dave we've collected. We'll show how we use our playback system to both regressiver test and safely develop new features. Offboard Software, Logs, Cloud, and Mapping, Andrew Chatham We'll explain what is stored in our maps, the process we use to build them, and how we release them. We'll also discuss our approach to cyber-security and how we manage the vast datasets collected during our tests. Break User Interface Evolution Test Program Brian Cullinane Brian Torcellini We?ll present our efforts in continually making our system safe and easy to use. We'll also provide an overview of our recent test program. including our training process and early results. Discussion -- Why Google believes the technology could be a near-term reality (5 years or less) All-Hands with Team (Location: Garage) E81 3-003333.pdf VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA NHTSA visit, Mr. Strickland Team Wednesday, April 17th. 2013 Time Agenda Topic Who min Where@ERL 08:00?8:15 Welcome at ERL, introduction (coffee) all 15 conf. room Big Basin 08:15-9:45 1. History of piloted driving at the ERL (from grand challenge Lien (ERL) 10 over CES to future topics) 2. Safety efforts of automated driving in the ?eld of research A. Bartels (VW Research) 25 3. Car D. Lipinski 5 Garage 4. Future HMI concept of piloted commutes E. Glaser (ERL) 30 5. Outlook: driver distraction and future system responsibilities Donner (Audi), Zorn 20 Bartels (VW-R), Schlinkheider, Lien, Lipinski (ERL) 09:45-10:45 1. Current Research activities and topics of automated driving N. Beuse (NHTSA) 30 2. Implication of legal aspects regulations in the US C. Lieu (NHTSA) 20 3. Alignment and thoughts about the future of automated driving D. Strickland (NHTSA) 10 10:45?11:30 Wrap up/summary, next steps, discussion (coffee) all 45 Participants VW Group: B. Augustin B. Mueller-Bessler E. Donner Dr. A. Bartels (K-EFF), T. Zorn, T. Cooke, (all J. Schlinkheider, D. Lipinski, E. Glaser, A. Lien (all ERL) Participants NHTSA: D. Strickland, D. Smith, N. Beuse, C. Lieu O3?April-201 3 ERI. Page 1 of 1 E81 13003333.pdf 9:00 9:15 9:15? 10:15 10:15.- 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00? 1:30 1:30 2:30 2:30 - 3:30 3:30 - 4:30 4:30 NHTSA General Motors Research Discussion Meeting April 3, 2013; 9:00 am. 4:30 pm. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions NHTSA Research/Rulemaking Priorities Spark EV. Battery GTR Spark EV. Ride and Drive. Lunch Break NASS Data Modernization Roundtable (Older Drivers) Cybersecurity/Functional Safety/Automated Vehicles. Roundlable (Small Overlap/Oblique and THOR, Rollover Research, Open Discussion) Adjournment NHTSA and GM NHTSA and GM GM NHTSA NHTSA NHTSA and GM NHTSA NHTSA and GM ES13-003333,pdf NHTSA BMW RESEARCH DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 4, 2013 AGENDA Time Subject 09:00 09: IO 09:40 10:45 11:00 Welcome Evaluation Active! Integral Safety - BMW: Methods and need for standardization. Active Safety V2X. - Safety applications based on V2V potential and open issues - Roadtnap VZX Europe Future projects VZX projects V2M, V2VRU, Functional safety - BMW approach - NHTSA outlook and interpretation Aspects of Cyber Security - BMW approach outlook and interpretation Automatedfautonomous vehicles chances and timeline Europe - HTSA outlook and interpretation Adjourn. ES13-003333.pdf 9:00 am. 9:15 am. NHTSA Honda Research Discussion Meeting January 8, 2013, Washington, DC, Conference Room Agenda Welcome] Introductions NHTSA Organization Overview Honda Safety Overview Crash Avoidance and Electronic Systems Safety 9:45 am. 10:30 am. 11:00 am. 11:15 am. 11:30 am. 12:30 pm. 1:00 pm. 1:15pm. 1:45 pm. Automated Vehicle. Research, (NHTSA Honda) Pedestrian Crash Avoidance (NHTSA Honda) Crash Avoidance (NHTSA) Safety and Strategies (Honda) Lunch Cybersecurit and Functional Sal'er (NHTSA) Functional. Safety (Honda). Driver Distraction (Honda) Break Crashworthiness 2:00 pm. 2:15 pm. 2:30 pm. 3:30 pm. 3:50 pm. 4:10 4:30 pm. Dummy Roadmap THOR Older. Occupant Roadmap (NHTS A) Dynamic Rollover (Honda NHTSA) NHTSA Oblique Crash Program (NHTSA) Advanced Body Structures (Honda) Wrap-up] Plan for future discussions Adjourn *Due to. limited discussion time for each topic, Honda would like to. use. this meeting as a . starting point for a scrics of individual discussions over the course of the year. NHTSA TOYOTA Technical Meeting Agenda 4 9:00? 9:10 9:10- 9:50 9:50 10:00 10:00? 10:55 10:55? 11:05 11:05? 11:25 11:25? 11:45 11:45? 12:00 March. 15, Greeting Member introduction Agenda con?rmation Session 1 Research on Pre Collision System Evaluation H. For Vehicle (CSRC, UMTRI) 1-2 For Pedestrian (CSRC, TASI) Break Session 2 Vehicle Automation Technology 2-1 Toyota?s Vision 2-2 Toyota Experimental Automated Vehicle 2-3Human Factors for Advanced Driver Assistance System 2?4 Collaborative research on Human Factors Break Session 3 Passive Safety Research. and. Development of. Extra-Precision Human, Brain Model Session 4 Pedal Misapplication Task Analytic. and Time Series Analysis of Driver Behavior (CSRC, of Iowa) Wrap up E81 3-003333. SubjectiFW: NHTSA I meetings next week Google From: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:38 PM To: ?Brian Cullinane' Subject: RE: NHTSA meetings next week Google Brian Nice to hear. from you. Hope all is well. We are all looking forward to meeting with you next week. My ethics council advised methat we can accept the provided meals as part of the larger group of academic and stakeholder participants without additional payment. Best regards, Paul From: Brian Cullinane [mailtozcullinane?qooale.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:12 PM To: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Subject: NHTSA V?l'i'I meetings next week Google Meeting attendees, As you know, Google will host the. Automated. Driving Research meeting(s) from June4-6, 2013. The meetings will take place at in Mountain View, CA on Google's campus. The address is 2081 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043. Due to security requirements, I will be meeting you in front at the lobby at the scheduled day time in order to get everyone badged in. VTTI will send out an agenda before the meeting with specific times. We do not restrict cell phones or computers and will have WiFi for everyone to access during the meetings. Google can provide a lunch for each of you on the days you will be here. Google is willing to provide these meals without charge given we want the meeting to be as efficient and productive as possible. In the alternative, Google can invoice you or your agency for the cost of the meals. Please check with your ethics officer to determine whether you can accept these meals. Please let me know by e-mail how your organization wishes to handle this issue. Cost 01 lunch per day (depending on the day you are here) is below. Note: the difference is due to the of people scheduled to be here that day. Monday. June. 3rd: $18 person a Tuesday, June 4th: $12.50/ person 0 Wednesday, June 5th: $7.05 person Thursday, June 6th: $8.09 1 person Please let me know if. you can accept these meals. (and it not. how you. w0u d like to handle the invoicing). by EOD Thursday. Thanks, ES13-003333.pdf Brian Brian Cullinane UX Research Lead Self-Driving Car Project Google[x] Main 650 253.0000 Google Inc. . 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway 0 .- 6 Fax 650 253.0001 Mountain View, CA 94043 November 12, 2015 Mr. Paul A. Hemmersbaugh Chief Counsel National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Request by Google, Inc., for an Interpretation Regarding the Application of otor hicle Safe Sta 0 lf?Dr'v'n hi les Dear Mr. Hemmersbaugh: As you know, Google, Inc. (?Google?) has been developing and testing fully autonomous motor vehicles, vehicles whose operations are controlled exclusively by a Self-Driving System and, thus, have no need for a human driver. These fully self-driving vehicles will provide signi?cant safety bene?ts. _As just some examples, the SDVs will not be subject to driver distraction or impairment. They will react faster than human-driven cars to unanticipated problems and comply with all traf?c laws. In its May 2013 Preliminary Statement of Policy Concerning Automated Vehicles (?Policy Statement?), the National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration underscored ?the enormous safety potential? of new vehicle automation technologies, noting that ?many are inspired by the vision that the vehicles will do the driving for us.? The Policy Statement also pointed to the non-safety bene?ts that vehicle automation can provide, including reduced fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions stemming from more ef?cient driving and reduced traf?c congestion. The Policy Statement also noted the potential mobility bene?ts for those with a range of disabilities ?if the basic driving functions can be safely performed by the vehicle itself.? In October 2015, the White House underscored these potential bene?ts: ?Accelerating the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies could save thousands of lives annually. The Administration is launching new efforts to accelerate the path to as! deployment for these promising technologies. Googie is now actively developing fully self-driving passenger cars (referred to as ?Level 4? vehicles in the Policy Statement) that will provide the environmental, mobility, and safety bene?ts that NHTSA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the White House have envisioned as the important outcomes of advanced vehicle automation. Google recognizes that 1 A Strategy for American Innovation (October 2015) at page 7. Printed on pus! consume: wazle "myriad paper m3 2 these vehicles must comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards However, because virtually all of the were promulgated before SDVs were contemplated, let alone a reality, the application of some of the provisions in several to SDVs raises interpretive issues. In particular, since Level 4 SDVs are controlled exclusively by a self-driving system, they have no need for-~and in the case of our Level 4 SDVs will not have-some components that are designed for and used by human drivers in conventional, non-autonomous vehicles the brake pedal, steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and certain controls and displays). We write to seek concurrence in our understanding of the applicability, or in some cases the non?applicability, of those provisions to Level 4 SDVs. rv' of l? - rivin h' Safety has been and remains Google?s top priority during its development of a fully self-driving vehicle. Through its safety-focused design process, extensive road experience with its fleet of self-driving cars, a structured testing program, and its functional safety analyses, Google has identified, and mitigated a wide range of driving hazards involving typical and non?typical driving scenarios. Thus far, Google has operated various versions of its SDVs in autonomous mode for more than a million miles without a crash having been caused by a failure of the self-driving system. Every test drive is monitored carefully to identify any possible safety problems and to identify opportunities to further mitigate potential safety hazards. Using ?eld data, Google also runs extensive simulations, equivalent to over three million miles driven every day, to expand our capacity to identify and mitigate potential driving hazards. Our feedback process ensures that safety issues are identi?ed and resolved. Google?s ?rst SDVs were modi?ed production vehicles designed to always have Google personnel on board, who could disengage the autonomous mode and drive the vehicle manually if necessary or appropriate. Within the past year, we manufactured a ?eet of 50 low-speed vehicles certi?ed as complying with No. 500 (referred to by Google as engineering prototype vehicles) that can operate without a human driver. The lessons learned from our experiences with all of these vehicles have led to enhancements in Google?s SDS that have prepared the way for SDVs that will function at a very high level of safety with no driver. The White House has recently underscored the life?saving bene?ts of such innovations.2 ?Accelerating the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies could save thousands of lives annually by applying the split?second reaction times and precision decision-making of machine intelligence to the more than 90 percent of crashes involving human error." A Strategy for American Innovation at page 92. on 100% post-consumer waste retyclerl paper 3 This interpretation request concerns Level 4 vehicles, as de?ned by NHTSA in its Policy Statement, designed to perform all safety-critical driving functions and monitor roadway conditions for an entire trip, in which occupants will not be expected to be available for control at any time during the trip. By design, safe operation rests solely on the automated vehicle system (129., the Google?s Level 4 primary operational control functions (steering, acceleration, and braking) as well as all other functions (such as lighting, wipers) will be Operated by the SDS, which uses a collection of computers controlled by a master computer to process a continuous stream of sensor inputs, and, through the immediate application of safe driving logic, will assure the safe operation of the vehicle.?1 The inputs come from a range of sensors including lidars, radars, positioning systems, and cameras. The sensors detect vehicles, people, and objects; the computers process the sensor data to identify any condition that may present a hazard; and the computers send commands to the propulsion, steering, and braking systems to direct the vehicle to its intended destination, while avoiding perceived potential hazards. The system includes fail-safe features to ensure that the vehicle will be brought to a safe stop in the very unlikely event of a system failure. Google?s Level 4 SDV will operate only on existing roadways that have been meticulously mapped. This process enables Google to incorporate into the SDS knowledge of each Speci?c road's features and and there is no risk of operations outside of mapped areas. Of course, the vehicle?s knowledge of the roads will constantly be updated during each trip, and the SDS will recognize and reSpond pr0perly even to previously unknown hazards such as new construction zones, emergency vehicles, and changes in traf?c patterns. Given the nature of Google?s business as a large internet company, we have extensive knowledge and experience in designing software that is resistant to cyber attacks, which are frequently attempted against our various systems. We have and will continue to consult closely with the company?s cyber security experts to ensure that our work on the SDV bene?ts from their expertise in identifying and addressing any potential cyber vulnerabilities. 3 At the time NHTSA issued its Policy Statement in May 2013, the agency stated that it was not aware of any Level 4 prototype vehicles capable of operating on public roads without the presence of a person in the driver?s seat who is ready to control the vehicle. Google?s Level 4 vehicles will have that capability. ?i Given their commercial sensitivity, Google has not included technical details about the Level 4 SDV in this request. If NHTSA wishes, Google will provide those details for the agency?s internal use along with a request that the information be treated as con?dential business information. Printed on 109% post-consumer waste recycled paper While Google has a great deal of con?dence in its Level 4 crash avoidance capabilities, we cannot assure that crashes will never occur, since there could be errors by drivers of other vehicles or unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, Google has designed the SDV to meet or exceed crashworthiness standards. SI: pporting Innovation As discussed below, Google believes that its understanding of the applicability of the relevant provisions in the context of Level 4 SDVs is reasonable and appropriate. Our suggested interpretations are consistent with the letter and spirit of the MVSS provisions at issue, they would not result in any degradation of safety, and they will in fact enhance the safety of the vehicles. Indeed, as mentioned earlier, our vehicles will operate in ways that avoid many of the major contributing factors for crashes, injuries, and deaths on US. roads. These include impairment, distraction, drowsiness, fatigue, speeding, etc.5 Moreover, Google?s suggested interpretations would be consistent with the approach taken by NHTSA in the past in applying other to promising new motor vehicle technologies not contemplated at the time the in question were drafted. In those cases, NHTSA took a flexible, forward-looking approach, interpreting and applying the in ways that preserved the safety promotions and purposes of the and simultaneously allowed the development and timely deployment of the new technologies. One example relates to ?idle step? technology, which was not contemplated at the time that $3.l.3 of MVSS No. 102 was originally adopted. As originally adepted, that provision stated, ?The engine starter shall be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is in a forward or reverse drive position." In an October 22, 1999 interpretation to Mr. Yaichi Oishi of Toyota,6 5 While other companies may develop Level 4 SD Vs in the future that have somewhat different features and different software, Google recognizes that the interpretations we are requesting would apply to other fully autonomous vehicles under identical or quite similar facts. Google believes that no vehicle manufacturer would produce Level 4 SDVs for operation on the public roads unless and until it continued the safety of such SDVs through extensive testing and analysis, as Goo gle has done. However, in the unlikely event that a safety problem were to arise due to the inability of a self-driving system to properly operate the vehicle, the manufacturer would have to recall the vehicles to remedy a safety-related defect. Of course, the risk that less cautious or successful SDV manufacturers would seek to avail themselves of any interpretation issued to Google is no different than the risk that exists whenever NHTSA issues an interpretation on the application of any FM VSS. Reliance on recall and remedy system as a safeguard in those circumstances is equally applicable here. 5 9796-2.html. Printed on 100% tied paper noted, ?Your hybrid electric vehicle would not comply with a literal reading of this provision because the gasoline engine starts automatically with the transmission in any position . . . Nevertheless, the agency concluded, . . we do not interpret 83.1.3 as prohibiting your design. In construing our standards, we bear in mind the purpose underlying the provision that we have been asked to interpret . . . 3?7 NHTSA followed up on this interpretation by amending No. 102 to explicitly allow for idle stop systems. Similarly, in several interpretations addressing various forms of electronic key systems, NHTSA recognized that it was appropriate to interpret standards that had been adopted before the development of new technologies in a manner that accommodated, and indeed facilitated, those technologies. For example, as NHTSA noted in a January 30, 1997 interpretation to an anonymous requester,8 ?Although the language of No. 114] was not intended for PASS-cards, we must apply it as best we can to your system.? NHTSA similarly followed up this interpretation with an amendment to No. 114 to clarify the legality of keyless entry systems. In other analogous interpretations, NHTSA determined that, when an MVSS does not specify or limit itself to a particular test condition, the test requirements most appropriately must be met when the equipment item in question is ?being operated for its intended purpose." See October 2, I990 interpretation to Mr. S. Kadoya of Mazda, discussing application of various to Mazda?s active height suspension system.9 As was the case with respect to the issues addressed in the idle stop and keyless entry interpretations discussed above, the interpretations that Google now requests would be consistent with the safety purposes of the standards at issue. Further, they would facilitate the implementation of new technologies that offer the promise of enhanced overall safety. Policy Statement has recognized the enormous benefits that vehicle automation, and especially Level 4 vehicles, can bring to the American public. Given the enormous potential safety and mobility bene?ts promised by SDVs, such an approach is equally appropriate here. The interpretations also would be consistent with the interpretations identified in footnote 9 concerning test conditions. In the context of Level 4 SDVs, the items of 7 NHTSA issued a similar interpretation to Mr. William Willen of Honda on January 17. 2001. .html. 3 .1 mi. See also interpretation to a con?dential requester dated Febru ry 12, 2015, and interpretation to Patrick Raher dated July 24, 1998, :f/is Iht" v/f' I i 0 iv. tml. on 00% post-consumer waste reryrled paper 6 motor vehicle equipment used for human control ?of conventional vehicles simply are not operated for their conventionally-intended purposes, and therefore they need not be operational, or even present. Rather,-all control functions are handled by the vehicle?s SDS. As such, application of requirements meant for equipment designed for use by human operators in conventional vehicles would be anomaIOUS. st the in the at Lev dSel- 'vi icle A. Priority Interpretive Issues While this request covers many interpretive issues, there are a few that are high priorities for Google. We will summarize those priority issues here and discuss them more fully below. 1. Service brake activation. For the reasons discussed below in the section on No.135, we request an interpretation saying that neither this standard nor any other requires that a Level 4 SDV have a foot control to activate its service brake, which will be activated by the SDS. 2. For the reasons discussed below in the section on No.108, we request an interpretation saying that, in a Level 4 SDV, the standard does not require turn signal self-cancellation by a steering wheel or a manual control to cancel a turn signal because a Level 4 SDV does not need a steering wheel and will properly cancel turn signals through the SDS. 3. Controls and displays. For the reasons discussed in detail below under ?Standards That Refer to a Driver? and the section on No. 101, in view of the absence of a human driver, we request an interpretation saying that controls need not be visible to or operable by any occupant of a Level 4 SDV, since the controls will be operated by the SDS rather than a human driver. However, with respect to required indicators and telltales, Google is requesting that NHTSA interpret the ?driver? to refer to an occupant of the left front seating position. 4. Headlamp beam switch. For the reasons discussed below in the section on No.108, we request an interpretation saying that the standard does not require that a means for switching between low and high beams be present in a Level 4 SDV, in which the SDS will automatically select the proper setting based on real-time conditions. Printed on 100% post-consumer waste retycleti paper 7 B. Standards That Refer to a ?Driver? The do not require a human driver to be present in a motor vehicle. However, they do contain several references to the ?driver,? the ?operator,? and the ?driver?s seating position.?In Indeed, the term ?driver? is de?ned as ?the occupant of a motor vehicle seated immediately behind the steering control system.? 49 CFR 571.3. The dra?ers of the standards assumed, quite reasonably at the time, that vehicles would always have a human driver. However, that assumption is no longer true. By de?nition, a Level 4 SDV does not require a human driver, and at least in Google?s Level 4 SDV there is no occupant ?seated immediately behind the steering control system?? Google believes that there are two possible approaches to interpreting the term ?driver? in the context of SDVs. First, NHTSA could conclude that provisions in the that impose requirements that refer to a ?driver? simply do not apply to a vehicle that does not have a human driver. This would be consistent with prior agency interpretations that have addressed circumstances in which a feature of a vehicle raised issues that were not contemplated when the at issue was promulgated.l2 Similarly, NHTSA has recognized in several instances that if it is not possible to test a vehicle in accordance with the procedures speci?ed in a standard, compliance with the underlying requirement will not be required.13 Of course, even if NHTSA For example, 85.1.] of No. 101 refers to controls located ?so they are operable by the driver;? the de?nition of ?turn signal operating unit? in 84 of No. 108 refers to ?the operator of the vehicle;? and S7.1.l.5(a) of No. 208 refers to ?the driver?s position.? ?1 The steering control system in the Level 4 SDV vehicle is located in the SDS and not in the passenger compartment. Clearly, no human occupant is seated ?immediately behind? that system. ?2 For example, in a March 30, 2007 interpretation to Chris Tinto ofToyota, NHTSA concluded, after considering the purpose of certain seat positioning requirements in MVSS Nos. 208 and 214, that ?the test conditions should be limited to only those in which there would be a person occupying the seat.? See ?3 For example, of No. 214 provides, ?Passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses need not meet the requirements of S7 (moving deformable barrier test) as applied to the rear seat for side?facing rear seats and for rear seating areas that are so small that a Part 572 Subpart dummy representing a 5th percentile adult female cannot be accommodated according to the positioning procedure speci?ed in 8123.4 of this standard." See also SSle) of No. 225, which provides, ?Ayehicle with a rear designated seating position for which interference with transmission and/or suspension components prevents the location of the lower bars of a child restraint anchorage system anywhere within the zone described by S92 or 1 5.1.2.2(b) such that the attitude angles of Si 5.1.2.2(a) could be met, is excluded from the requirement to provide a child restraint anchorage system at that position. . . Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper were to conclude that the requirements that refer to a driver did not apply to SDVs, Google would assure that the safety purposes of those requirements are fully achieved through the functionality of the SDS. Alternatively, NHTSA could conclude that the terms ?driver? and ?operator? should be read as referring to the entity that operates the vehicle?s controls, which in the context of a Level 4 SDV is a computer-controlled self?driving system, not a human ?seated immediately behind the steering control system.? In place of the human driver, this system makes and effectuates all of the driving decisions in a Level 4 SDV. This reading would give full effect to the provisions using those terms and achieve their safety purposes. For example, if a standard required that a speci?c indicator be ?visible to the driver,? the information conveyed by that indicator would need to be received by the SDS. Similarly, a standard requiring that a control, such as the headlamp switch, be ?operable? by the driver would mean that the SDS must be able to operate the headlamps. Moreover, construing the SDS to be the ?driver? of an SDV would avoid the safety problems that likely would arise if a non?driving occupant of an SDV were able to utilize vehicle controls, such as the lighting controls or the brakes, in a manner that is inconsistent with the decisions made by the SDS. In Attachment A, Google has identified a number of MVSS provisions to which the prior discussion applies, 119., provisions for which the term ?driver? or ?operator? should be construed as referring to the SDS of a Level 4 SDV. Attachment A may not be all inclusive, and we would be glad to discuss any additional provisions to which this principle should apply. On a related issue, several refer to the ?driver?s seat? or the ?driver?s designated seating position,? in order to identify which seat or which side of the vehicle is regulated by the standard or should be tested under the standard. For example, 85.1.3 of MVSS No. 114 requires an audible warning under certain circumstances when the key is in the starting system and ?the door located closest to the driver?s designated seating position is opened.? Of course, a Level 4 SUV does not have a driver, and therefore it will not have a ?driver?s designated seating position.? Therefore, in order to comply with the requirements that use this terminology, the manufacturer of an SDV will need to know which seat will be considered the ?driver?s seat.? Google believes that, in the context of SDVs, NHTSA should construe such references to the location of the driver or the driver?s seating position as referring to the left front outboard seating position, since that is the seating position where a driver would sit in a conventional vehicle. Printed on 100% post?ccnsumer waste recycled paper 9 In Attachment B, Google has identi?ed a number of provisions to which the preceding paragraph applies, provisions for which the ?driver?s position? or ?driver?s designated seating position? should be construed as referring to the left front outboard seating position of a Level 4 SDV. Here, too, Attachment may not be all-inclusive, and we would be glad to discuss any additional provisions to which this principle should apply. Google also notes that in several of the crashworthiness standards, the positioning procedures for the test dummies placed in the driver?s seat and the front passenger seat differ, primarily because of the presence of a steering wheel (for example, compare SlO.6.l and SlO.6.l.2 of No. 203; and compare S12.l.1 and 312.12 of No. 214). Since Google?s Level 4 SDV will not have a steering wheel (there is not a requirement for one in the Google plans to treat both front seating positions as though they were passenger positions in order to assure that all vehicle occupants are adequately protected in the event of a crash. As such, 19, 821, and S23 of No. 208, which provide protection for children from injuries that could be caused by an airbag, would apply to both outboard front seating positions. Google seeks con?rmation from NHTSA that this approach is acceptable (if not mandatory) in SDVs that are not equipped with a steering wheel. Conversely, S25 of MVSS No. 208, which provides protection for out-of-position drivers, applies only to the driver position. Since there will be no human driver in a Level 4 SDV, and since the dummy positioning procedures of 826 cannot be implemented in the absence of a steering wheel, Google seeks confirmation from NHTSA that 825 does not apply to SDVs that do not have a steering wheel. Finally, although the seat belt adjustment requirements of No. 208 differ for the driver?s seating position compared to other seating positions (compare 87.1.1.1 and S7. 1 . 1), Google plans to install seat belts that satisfy the adjustment requirements applicable to non-driver positions at all seating positions. C. Specific Regulatory Provisions Requiring Interpretation 1. No. 135, ?Light Vehicle Brake Systems? The purpose of No. 135 is ?to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency driving conditions." By de?nition, the self-driving system in a Level 4 SDV will fully achieve this purpose by sensing situations that warrant braking and by applying the brakes appropriately, in most cases much more reliably and quickly than a human driver would. We ask that NHTSA interpret No. 135 so as not to require a foot control (brake pedal) to activate the service brakes in a Level 4 SDV. Printed on 00% post-consumer waste recycled paper Gowglew 1. Google recognizes that SDVs must comply with all of the performance requirements speci?ed in No. I35, such as the stopping distance requirements set out in 86 ofthe standard, and it has designed its Level 4 SDV to do so. However, Google believes that one provision of MVSS No. 135 may impose an equipment requirement that is irrelevant to and inconsistent with the concept of Level 4 SDVs, and that NHTSA should interpret as being inapplicable to SDVs. Speci?cally, the ?rst sentence of 85.3.] of No. 135 provides, ?The service brakes shall be activated by means of a foot control.? In context, we read this as a locational requirement for the service brake control in a vehicle operated by a human driver, and not as a requirement that the service brakes in all vehicles even those whose brakes are always activated autonomously be operable by a foot control. As noted above, Google?s Level 4 SDVs will be fully controlled by the SDS. With respect to braking, this means that the SDS will apply the brakes as needed, and will do so without any assistance from any vehicle occupant. Functioning in this fashion, the SDS will assure that the SDV stops safely and in accordance with all performance requirements of No. 135. Moreover, the SDS will provide better braking performance than a human driver would provide. Speci?cally, there will be no potential for driver distraction, no potential for the brakes to be applied with too much or little force, no time lag between the time that the SDS identi?es a need to apply the brakes and their application, and no potential for pedal misapplication that could lead to unintended acceleration. Given the above, there is no need for the kind of brake pedal found in conventional vehicles, where the braking function is handled by a human driver. Moreover, the presence of a functioning brake pedal in a Level 4 SDV would allow an occupant to knowingly or inadveitently apply the brakes in a manner that is inconsistent with the decisions made by the SDS, which could create safety risks. Google?s requested interpretation should be acceptable to NHTSA. NHTSA has acknowledged that the requirement for a foot control for light vehicle service brakes is not critical to safety performance and is overly restrictive from a design standpoint. Indeed, when NHTSA adopted Subpart of 49 CF Part 595, ?Make inoperative Exemptions,? which authorizes modi?cations that would otherwise take a vehicle out of compliance with several NHTSA noted that the foot control requirement is one of several ?design criteria within the applicable standards that have no impact on vehicle performance.? 66 Fed. Reg. 12638, 12642 (February 27, 2001). Moreover, as NHTSA noted, the requirement was imposed by the agency for non-safety reasons: . . No. 135 requires the brake be operated by a foot control, even though this requirement was included in the standard to achieve harmonization rather than because of a need based on engineering principles.? Ibid. As NHTSA noted later in that ?nal rule, . . neither No. 105 nor No. 121 requires braking via a foot Printed on 100% post-conSurncr waste recycled paper Gomgle?? pedal. he requirememfor such a pedal in 135 is overly restrictive.? Id. at 12646 (emphasis supplied). ln addition, for several years, NHTSA has promoted automatically operating service brakes which are anaIOgous in many ways to Google?s SDV design as a critical new technology to enhance safety. On November 2, 2015, NHTSA announced its decision to add automatic emergency braking as a recommended technology in its New Car Assessment Program. 80 Fed. Reg. 68604 (November 5, 2015). Recently, at urging, several vehicle manufacturers agreed to install automatic braking systems in their vehicles in the near future. During some forms of automatic emergency braking (speci?cally, what NHTSA calls ?crash imminent braking? or the service brakes will not be ?activated by means of a foot control.? In words, systems provide automatic braking when forward?looking sensors indicate that a crash is imminent and the driver is not braking.? 80 Fed. Reg. 4630 (January 28, 2015). In encouraging and supporting this new technology, NHTSA implicitly, if not explicitly, has recognized that vehicles with such automatic braking systems will not violate SS .31 and that such systems can offer substantial safety bene?ts over human brake application. Allowing the service brakes of a Level 4 SDV to be applied by the SDS without utilizing a ?foot control? should be equally acceptable to NHTSA, since it will further the safety bene?ts of SDVs. Of course, all SDVs will need to satisfy all of the braking performance requirements in No. 135, including stopping distance requirements. Google recognizes that 86.5.1 of No. 135 provides, ?All service brake system performance requirements . . . must be met solely by use of the service brake control.? In Google?s view, the absence of a brake pedal in an SDV does not affect compliance with this provision, since the service brakes in an SDV will be activated by the SDS. Google requests NHTSA to con?rm that in testing for compliance with the performance requirements of this standard, it will be suf?cient to have the service brakes applied by the SDS. 2. No. 101, ?Controls and Displays.? The purpose of No. 101ensure the accessibility, visibility and recognition of motor vehicle controls, telltales and indicators, and to facilitate the proper selection of controls under daylight and nighttime conditions, in order to reduce the safety hazards caused by the diversion of the driver?s attention from the driving task, and by mistakes in selecting controls. on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper ?2 The self-driving system in a Level 4 SDV will fully achieve these purposes, but not in exactly the same way that the standard contemplates. SS establishes requirements (location, identi?cation, illumination, color, brightness, etc.) for certain controls, indicators, and telltales if a vehicle is ?tted with them. Some of these devices are required by other Others are not mandated, but, if provided, must meet the requirements of SS. 85.1.] of No. 101 requires the controls listed in Table and Table 2 ofthe standard to be ?located so that they are operable by the [belted] driver.? Similarly, SS. .2 of the standard requires the telltales and indicators listed in those Tables and their identi?cation to be ?located so that, when activated, they are visible to a [belted] driver.? Clearly, Level 4 SDVs do not have a [belted] human driver. Rather than having a human driver whose attention can be diverted or who can make mistakes in selecting controls or fail to observe or misread the various indicators, the SDS will obtain all relevant information instantaneously through its sensor systems and will ensure through its computers and safety logic that appropriate action is taken. Therefore, for the reasons set out in Section B, above, Google urges to interpret these requirements in a manner consistent with the functionality of a Level 4 SDV. The occupant compartment of our Level 4 SDVs will not be fitted with any of the controls listed in Tables 1 and Rather, the SDS will fully control all aspects of the vehicle?s operations. For example, the SDS will fully control the turn signals and all lamps. Allowing the occupants of a Level 4 SDV to operate the vehicle's controls could be detrimental to safety. As with the brake pedal discussed above, allowing SDV occupants the ability to use in-vehicle controls to override the decisions to, for example, turn on and off headlamps and tail lamps or activate and deactivate the turn signals could compromise the safe and apprOpriate operation of those components and systems by the SDS, putting both the SDV occupants and those of other vehicles at risk. For these reasons, Google does not plan to install such controls in the occupant compartment of its Level 4 SDV, and we urge NHTSA to conclude either that .1 of No. 101 is inapplicable to Level 4 SDVs due to the absence ofa human driver or that, for purposes of 85.1.1, the ?driver? of a Level 4 SDV is the SDS. The SDS also will be immediately informed electronically of the information communicated by the telltales and indicators regulated by No. 101, such as those related to brake conditions, the electronic stability control system, engine oil pressure, low tire pressure, fuel levels, and the like. Further, the SDS is programmed to take appropriate actions, without the assistance of any vehicle occupant, to assure the safe operation of the SDV 1? The term ?control? is de?ned ?the hand?operated part of a device that enables the driver to change the state or functioning of the vehicle or a vehicle None of the devices regulated by No. 10] will be ?hand-operated? in a Level 4 SDV, which arguably would not have any ?controls? within the meaning of No. 101. Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper l3 based on such information. Thus, the non-driving occupants of a Level 4 SDV have no need to be aware of the information conveyed by those displays during the vehicle?s operations. Nevertheless, Google currently plans to include in the occupant compartment of its Level 4 SDVs the telltales and indicators required by other malfunctions of the brake system, electronic stability control system, or tire pressure monitoring system). With regard to these required indicators and telltales, our Level 4 SDV will meet the requirements of No. 101 such as being ?visible to the driver.? However, as explained in Section B, above, we urge NHTSA to con?rm that, for purposes of 85.1.2 of No. 101 and similar provisions identi?ed in Attachment B, the ?driver? should be considered to be the occupant of the left front seating position. 3. No. 108, ?Lamps, re?ective devices, and associated equipment? The purpose of MVSS No. 108reduce injuries and deaths from traf?c accidents by providing adequate illumination of the roadway and enhancing conspicuity of vehicles so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood in daylight and in darkness or other reduced visibility situations. Google recognizes that all vehicles must comply with all of the performance requirements of No. 108 with respect to external lamps and reflectors. However, Google is requesting NHTSA to con?rm that Level 4 SDVs do not need to be equipped with some of the internal components addressed by $6.61 of No. 108, which provides: ?All vehicles to which this standard applies, except trailers, must be equipped with a turn signal Operating unit, a turn signal ?asher, a turn signal pilot indicator, a headlamp beam switching device, and an upper beam headlamp indicator meeting the requirements of In a Level 4 SDV, the functions associated with these components will be performed by the SDS, rather than a human driver. Moreover, the presence and potential operation of the controls identi?ed in 86.6.1 by an occupant of an SDV would create a safety risk. As explained in more detail below, Google requests NHTSA to interpret No. 108 as allowing these controls to be excluded from the occupant compartment, as long as their functions are performed by the vehicle autonomously. a. um signal operating unit. This term is de?ned in S4 of No. 108 as ?an operating unit that is part ofa turn signal system by which the operator of a vehicle causes the signal units to function.? The turn signals in SDVs will be operated and controlled by the SDS, which will activate the turn signals (?ont and rear) prior to all turns and lane changes, and deactivate them when the applicable on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper Go 2:316? 14 maneuver is completed. Therefore, as explained in Section B, above, it is appropriate to interpret the term ?operator? in this de?nition as the SDS. 891.1 of No. 108 provides that ?[t]he turn signal operating unit . . . must be self-canceling by steering Wheel rotation and capable of cancellation by a manually operated control.? Since the SDS will fully control the driving function, Google?s SDV will not be equipped with a steering wheel; nor will it have a conventional turn signal stalk that is operable by a vehicle occupant. Nonetheless, Google believes that NHTSA can and should conclude that Google's SDV complies with these provisions. As an initial matter, nothing in S9.i .1 or in any other requires a vehicle to be equipped with a steering wheel. We would appreciate expressly acknowledging this point. As in the case of the brake pedal discussed above, a steering wheel is neither necessary, given the ?ll] control of the steering function, nor desirable. Indeed, the presence of a functioning steering wheel in an SDV would create the risk that an occupant might attempt to override the steering inputs, with obvious adverse potential safety consequences. Despite the absence of a conventional steering wheel, the turn signal operating unit still will be self-cancelling by the steering control system. When the steering system, operated by the SDS, completes a turn or lane change, the turn signal will be cancelled in the same fashion as it would in a conventional vehicle. Indeed Google is currently operating its low-speed research prototype vehicle (compliant with No. 500) on public roads, and it reliably provides the turn signal activation and cancellation functions autonomously. Finally, while Google could install a control that allows occupants to manually cancel the turn signal, such an approach would once again lead to safety risks. As noted, the SDS will activate and cancel the turn signals as appropriate. Any effort by a vehicle occupant to use a manually operating turn signal to override or interfere with the SDS function would pose obvious hazards. As such, it would be for NHTSA to interpret the manually operated control provision of 891.1 as inapplicable to SDVs. Signi?cantly, a ?exible approach to the application of 89.1.1 would be consistent with treatment of this provision in the make imperative exemptions in 49 CFR Part 595. Section authorizes the removal of the turn signal control in motor vehicles that are ?modi?ed to be driven without a steering wheel or for which it is not feasible to retain the turn signal canceling device installed by the vehicle manufacturer." See 49 CF see also 66 Fed. Reg. at 12645. In similar fashion here, where there is no steering wheel, and where inclusion of a manually operable turn signal is not feasible because it would interfere with the safe operation of the SDV, the requirement should be deemed inapposite and inapplicable. Printed on 100% post~consumer waste recycled paper Go I). Headiamp beam switching device. 1 816 The requirements for such a ?switching device? are contained in 59.4 of No. l08, which provides, ?Each vehicle must have a means of switching between lower and upper beams designed and located so that it may be operated conveniently by a simple movement of the driver's hand or foot.? However, as explained above, an SDV will not haVe a human driver who is operating the lights, or any other aspects of the operations, through movements of his or her hands or feet. As with other SDV functions, the task of switching between lower and upper headlamp beams will be fully and appropriately controlled by the SDS. Providing an in-vehicle switch that would allow an occupant to interfere with or override the commands would be inimical to safety. For these reasons, the provisions of $9.4 should either be deemed not applicable to SDVs or satis?ed by treating the SDS as the driver of the SDV. 4. Miscellaneous Provisions in Other in addition to the discussed in detail above, other standards also contain language that merits examination in the context of Level 4 SDVs. a. No. I 11, "Rear visibility The purpose of MVSS No. is ?to reduce deaths and injuries that occur when the driver of a motor vehicle does not have a clear and relatively view to the rear.? 82. The standard requires that vehicles have external and internal rear view mirrors through 85.4) and a rear visibility system (3.9., a camera with an internal viewing screen) that provides a visual ?rearview image? of certain dimensions to ?the vehicle operator? (see de?nition of ?rearview image? in S4) during reverse movement. In view of the absence of a human driver and the fact that the non-driving occupants of a Level 4 SDV have no need for a view to the rear of the vehicle, Google believes that NHTSA should interpret these standards as requiring that the speci?ed view he provided to the SDS. See Attachment A. Thus, the vehicle would be deemed compliant if the SDS receives sensor input at least equivalent to the images a driver would be able to view through mirrors and a rear visibility system meeting the ?eld of view and other performance requirements of the standard. I). MVSS No. 114, ?Theft protection and rollaway prevention 35.3 requires a brake transmission shift interlock on any vehicle that has an automatic transmission with a ?park? position. The interlock requires the service brake ?to be depressed" before the transmission can be shifted out of ?park.? As explained above, a Level 4 SDV does Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper was? GO'igIe" not need, and Google?s Level 4 SDV will not have, a brake pedal, so there is no physical brake pedal to be depressed. However, the SDS will determine the appropriate transmission position and will not select a position other than park unless the service brake is first applied by the SDS. Accordingly, we request that NHTSA interpret this provision as permitting the SDS to achieve the standard?s purpose. 0. N0. [26, "Electronic stability control systems" No. l26 is intended to prevent crashes ?in which the driver loses directional control of the vehicle.? 82. The standard requires that vehicles be equipped with an electronic stability control system that meets certain performance standards. One element of the de?nition of an ESC system in S4 of the standard refers to ?a means to monitor driver steering inputs.? Although a Level 4 SDV willnot have a driver, the SDS will monitor all steering inputs and make the necessary adjustments. In addition, the test conditions (86) and test procedures (S7) make references to steering wheel velocity and angle. As noted above,- Google?s Level 4 SDV will not have a steering wheel. Therefore, Google requests that NHTSA interpret the relevant provisions of No. 126 to allow compliance with the performance requirements of the standard to be tested on the basis of appropriate steering inputs provided?by the SDS. Conclusion For the reasons explained above, Google respect?iliy asks that NHTSA construe the standards discussed here in the manner Google recommends. Doing so will demonstrate that NHTSA fully intends to facilitate vehicle safety innovations such as fully self?driving vehicles while ensuring that the important safety purposes of the are achieved. Because your decision on these matters is extremely important for ?thher development of our Level 4 SDVs and will have a major impact on that development, Google appreciates your prompt consideration of these issues. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at curmson@google.com. Sincerely, '1 as? [ff Chris Urmson Director, Self-Driving Car Project cc: Dr. Mark R. Rosekind, Administrator, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Printed on 160% past-consumer waste retycled paper 101 102 102 108 108 108 108 111 111 Attachment A REQUIREMENTS FOR WHICH THE OR HOU DBEC ERED TO THE SELF-DR VINE SYST Paragraph 55.1.1 53.1.4.1 53.1.4.4 S4 54 59.4 59.6.2 55.5.1 Requirement The controls listed in Table 1 and in Table 2 must be located so they are operable by the [belted] driver . . . . Except as specified in 53.1.4.3, if the transmission shift position sequence includes a park position, identification of shift positions, including the positions in relation to each other and the position selected, shall be di5played in view of the driver. . . . Ail of the information required to be displayed by 53.1.4.1 or 53.1.4.2 shall be displayed in view of the driver'in a single location. Turn signal operating unit means an operating unit that is part of a turn signal system by which the operator of a vehicle causes the signal units to function. Vehicular hazard warning signal operating unit means a driver controlled device which causes all required turn signal lamps to ?ash simultaneously to indicate to approaching drivers the presence of a vehicular hazard. Each vehicle must have a means of switching between lower and upper beams designed and located so that it may be operated conveniently by a simple movement of the driver's hand or foot. . . . The [vehicular hazard warning signal operating] unit must operate independently of the ignition or equivalent switch. If the actuation of the hazard function requires the operation of more than one switch, a means must be provided for actuating all switches simultaneously by a single driver action. Reorview image means a visual image, detected by means of a single source, of the area directly behind a vehicle that is provided in a single location to the vehicle operator and by means of indirect vision. Fieid of view [for rear visibility] When tested in accordance with the procedures in 514.1, the rearview image shall include: A minimum of a wide portion along the circumference of each test object located at positions and specified in 14.1.4,- and The full width Printed on 100% past-consumer waste recycled paper 124 126 51 54.1 55.1 55.2 54 55.1.2 55.4.1 and height of each test object located at positions A through specified in $14.1.4. Scope. This standard establishes requirements for the return of a vehicle's throttle to the idle position when the driver removes the actuating force from the accelerator control, or in the event of a severance or disconnection in the accelerator control system. Driver?operated accelerator control system means all vehicle components, except the fuel metering device, that regulate engine speed in direct response to movement of the driver-operated control and that return the throttle to the idle position upon release of the actuating force. Throttle means the component of the fu ei metering device that connects to the driver-ope rated accelerator control system and that by input from the driver-operated accelerator control system controls the engine speed. There shall be at least two sources of energy capable of returning the throttle to the idie position within the time limit specified by 55.3 from any accelerator position or speed whenever the driver removes the opposing actuating force. in the event of failure of one source of energy by a single severance or disconnection, the throttle shall return to the idle position within the time limits speci?ed by 55.3, from any accelerator position or speed whenever the driver removes the opposing actuating force. The throttle shall return to the idle position from any accelerator position or any speed of which the engine is capable whenever any one component of the accelerator control system is disconnected or severed at a single point. The return to idle shall occur within the time limit speci?ed by 55.3, measured either from the time of severance or disconnection or from the ?rst removal of the opposing actuating force by the driver. Electronic stability control system or ESC system means a system that has all of the foltowing attributes . . . . (4) That has a means to monitor driver steering inputs. . .. Vehicles to which this standard applies must be equipped with an electronic stability control system that is ope rational during all phases of driving . . . except when the driver has disabled ESC. . . . The vehicle's ESC system must always return to the manufacturer's original default ESC mode that satisfies the requirements of 55.1 and 55.2 at the initiation of each new ignition cycle, regardless of what ESC mode the driver had previously selected . . . . Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper 135 55.6.1 54 55.1.3 le?" ESC System Technicai Documentation. . . . the vehicle manufacturer must make available to the agency, upon request, . . . a system diagram that identifies ail ESC system hardware. The diagram must identify what components are used to generate brake torques at each wheel, determine vehicle yaw rate, estimated side slip or the side slip derivative and driver steering inputs. Broke power assist unit means a device installed in a hydraulic brake system that reduces the amount of muscular force that a driver must apply to actuate the system, and that, if inoperative, does not prevent the driver from braking the vehicle by a continued application of muscular force on the service brake control. Broke power unit means a device installed in a brake system that provides the energy required to actuate the brakes, either directly or indirectly through an auxiliary device, with driver action consisting only of modulating the energy application level. Regenerative braking system. . . . if there is no mea ns provided for the driver to disconnect or otherwise deactivate it . . . Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper 101 Paragraph 55.1.2 G0 Attachment REQUIREMENTS FOR WHICH THE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A PERSON SEATED IN THE LEFT FRONT DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION Requirement The telltales and indicators listed in Table 1 and Table 2 and their identi?cation must be located so that, when activated, they are visible to a [belted] driver. . . The indicators and telltales listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of No. 101 that are required by a specific and for which Google is requesting an interpretation are discussed in connection with the standards in question. If a required item is not identi?ed in Attachment A or in the interpretation request, Google intends to comply with that requirement as specified in No. 101, with the understanding that, for purposes of No. 101, the ?d river? will be considered to be a belted occupant seated in the left front seat. Other items listed in Table 1 and Table 2 are not independently required by any Google understands that if an indicator or telltale listed in Table 1 or Table 2 is provided in the occupant compartment, the item must meet the requirements of No. 101, even if it is provided voiuntarily. 104 108 108 108 53(b) 56.1.3.4.1 59.3.1 59.5 Plan view reference line means For vehicles with in dividual?type seats, either A line parallel to the vehicle longitudinal centerline which passes through the center of the driver's designated seating position; or (ii) A line parallel to the vehicle longitudinal centerline located so that the geometric center of the 95 percent range contour is positioned on the longitudinal centerline of the driver's designated seating position. A high-mounted stop lamp mounted inside the vehicle must have means provided to minimize re?ections from the light of the lamp upon the rear window glazing that might be visible to the driver when viewed directly, or indirectly in the rearview mirror. Turn signal pilot indicator (?Where any turn signal lamp is not visible to the driver, the vehicle must also have an iiluminated pilot indicator to provide a clear and unmistakable indication that the tu rn signal system is activated?) Each vehicle must have a means for indicating to the driver when the upper beams of the headlighting system are activated. Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper 110 111 114 126 135 54.3 55.1.1 55.2.1 55.1.3 55.3 55.3.1 55.5.3 55.1.2 55.5 eagle-- 21 Plocard. Each vehicle. . . shall show the information specified in 54.3la) through . . . on a placard permanently affixed to the driver's side B-pillar.. . . Field of view [for inside rearview mirror]. . . . The location of the driver's reference points shall be those established in Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104 (?571.104) or a nominal location appropriate for any 95th percentile male driver. Field of view [for outside rearview mirror?driver's side] The mirror shall provide the driver a view of a level road surface extending to the horizon from a fine, perpendicuiar to a longitudinal plane tangent to the driver?s side of the vehicle at the widest point, extending 2.4 at out from the tangent plane 10.7 in behind the driver's eyes, with the seat in the rearmost position. . . . The location of the driver's reference points shall be those established in Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104 (?571.104) or a nominal location appropriate for any 95th percentile male driver. Except as specified below, an audible warning to the vehicle operator must be activated whenever the key is in the starting system and the door located closest to the driver?s designated seating position is opened. . . . The vehicle must be equipped with a telltale that provides a warning to the driver of the occurrence of one or more malfunctions that affect the gene ration or transmission of control or response signals in the vehicle's eiectronic stability control system. . . . As of September 1, 2011, [the ESC malfunction telitale] must be mounted inside the occupant compartment in front of and in clear view of the driver. As of September 1, 2011, the Off? telltale must be mounted inside the occupant compartment in front of and in clear view ofthe driver. Wear status. The wear condition of all service brakes shall be indicated by either (3) Acoustic or optical devices warning the driver at his or her driving position when lining replacement is necessary, or (bl A means of visually checking the degree of brake lining wear, from the outside or underside ofthe vehicle, utilizing oniy the tools or equipment normally supplied with the vehicle. The removal of wheeis is permitted for this purpose. Brake system warning indicator. Each vehicle shall have one or mo re visual brake system warning indicators, mounted in front of and in clear on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper 55.5.5 138 54.3.1 54.4 201 S3 206 53 54.3.1 22 view of the driver, which meet the requirements of 55.5.1 through 55.5.5. . . . Labeling. Each visual indicator shall display a word or words in accordance with the requirements of Standard No. 101 (49 CFR 571.101) and this section, which shall be legible to the driver under all daytime and nighttime conditions when activated. Each tire pressure monitoring system must include a low tire pressure warning telltale that Is mounted inside the occupant compartment in front of and in clear view of the driver. . . . The vehicle shall be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that includes a telltale that provides a warning to the driver not more than 20 minutes after the occurrence ofa malfunction that affects the generation or transmission of control or response signals in the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system. The vehicle's TPMS malfunction indicator shall meet the requirements of either or A-pillar means any pillar that is entirely forward of a transverse vertical plane passing through the seating reference point of the driver's seat. means the forwardmost pillar on each side of the vehicle that is, in whole or in part, rearward of a transverse vertical plane passing through the seating reference point of the driver?s seat. . . . Pillar means any structure. . . which: Supports either a roof or any other structure (such as a roll?bar) that is above the driver's head. Side Front Door is a door that, in a side view, has 50 percent or more of its opening area forward of the rearmost point on the driver's seat back, when the seat back is adjusted to its most vertical and rearward position. Side Rear Door is a door that, in a side view, has 50 percent or more of its opening area to the rear of the rearmost point on the driver's seat back, when the driver's seat is adjusted to its most vertical and rearward position. Each rear side door shall be equipped with at least one locking device which has a lock release/engagement mechanism located within the interior of the vehicle and readily accessible to the driver of the vehicle or an occupant seated adjacent to the door. . . . recycled paper 207 208 215a 226 54.1 57.3(a) 57.1 54.2.2 56.1(d) 55.1(f) G0 81c I 23 (C) Transverse Setup 1. Orient the vehicle so that its transverse axis is aligned with the axis of the acceleration device, simulating a driver?side impact. Driver?s seat. Each vehicle shall have an occupant seat for the driver. A seat belt assembly provided at the driver? 5 seating position shall be equipped with a warning system . . . . . . . Measure the longitudinal vehicle attitude along both the driver and passenger sill. Determine the lateral vehicle attitude by measuring the vertical distance between a level surface and a standard reference point on the bottom of the driver and passenger side sills. The difference between the vertical distance measured on the driver side andthe passenger side sills is not more than 110 mm. Vehicles that have an ejection mitigation countermeasure that deploys in the event of a rollover must have a monitoring system with a readiness indicator. The indicator shall monitor its own readiness and must be clearly visible from the driver's designated seating position. Pitch: Measure the sill angle of the driver door sill and mark where the angle is measured. Support the vehicle off its suspension such that the driver door sill angle is within :1 degree of that measured at the marked area in 56.1ld) .. . . Printed on 100% post-consumer wa sla recycled paper Non Responsive From: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:54 AM To: 'George Ivanov' Subject: RE: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, ?iman Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-366-1845 (0) 202-450-0108 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff trom the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1 . Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE. intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4. Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6. turn at Glebe Fid. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@googlecom 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you BesL 39111111119 Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-356-1845 (0) 202-450-0103 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Ftoute 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4 Turn Flight to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5 Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6 turn at Glebe Rd. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanoy Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George [ranoy Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1 101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanovC?Daoogleeom 202?346?121'36 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 6:11 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Cc: Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Confirmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Thank you, Rory. have folks locked in for their respective slots and we are looking forward to the demos and sit-down meeting on the 28th. Have a great weekend. Sincerely, George On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 6:03 PM, wrote: George, Based upon your response, I will add two more names: 12:30 NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman Kevin Vincent, NHTSA Chis}c Coansei Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety 1:00 Nat Bease, Associate Administrator for Vehicie Safety Research Tim Johnson, Director, Vehicie Crash Avoidance and Eiectronir: Controis Research Nathan Navior, NHTSA Director of Communications 84 Consumer information 1:30 Claude Harris, Acting Associate Administrator for Raiemaking David Hines, Director, Crash Avoidance Standards Steve Wood, Assistant Chief Coanseifor Vehicie Safety and Harmonization As far as any changes, Yvonne would be the best person to call. I will also provide my information as an alternate: 202-366-2719 [office] and (mm) cell}. [Email works for me too.) Thanks again, and I hope this helps, Ro rv From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 5:44 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Cc: Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Thank you, Rory. This is great news and thank you for the update. To alleviate some of the confusion, we have two cars available on the 30th. One is currently reserved for Secretary Foss and his staff in the 12:00 and 12:30 slots. The second is available for NHTSA Acting Administrator Friedman and his senior staff at 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30, in advance of our meeting from 2:00-4:00 pm. We can only seat three members of the NHTSA staff in each car during each ride (we will have one engineer in the driver's seat and one in the passenger's seat). Please let me know how we should split up your passengers across the three slots: 12:30: 1:00: a 1:30: . Also, if there are any last minute changes or delays on our end, what would be the best number for us to call? Should we call Yvonne or would it be better to reach out to you directly? Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:27 PM. (Rorv.Austin@dot.gov> wrote: Dear Mr. Ivanov, lv'ls. Clarke requested that I respond to your request. There is some confusion on our end regarding how many slots will actually be available for NHTSA. While you indicated two or three people in the back seat per ride, I have heard from other sources at NHTSA that a front seat is also available. It is also my understanding that the 12:30 ride is reserved for the Secretary of Transportation and his staff although Acting Administrator Friedman mayf be a passenger. This would then leave the 1:00 and 1:30 rides for NHTSA senior staff. So here is the list of NHTSA senior staff interested in riding in the car: NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman Kevin Vincent, NHTSA Chief Counsel Nathan Nayior, NHTSA Director of Communications 3: Consumer information Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Steve Wood, Assistant Chief Coanseifor Vehicie Safety and Harmonization Nat Beuse, Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Ciaude Ham's, Acting Associate Administrator for Ruiemaking have three other managers also interested, but I have not listed them given what appears already to be a full dance card. Have a great weekend, and please let me know should you have any questions. Rory Rory Austin Special Assistant to the Senior Associate Administrator Office of Vehicle Safety National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone: 202-366-2719 From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliant!! thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, 1911131111? Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-366-1845 (0) 202-450-0108 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and con?rm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff lrorn the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Ftd. 9391:1390 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 eeorgeivanov?eooglecom 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@google.com 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecorn 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 10] New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?google?0m 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: - Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive 1: Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel 1- Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George Getin?gc lvunov Puhlie Policy and Government Relations Analyst I (ioogle Inc. 1 10] New York Ave NW Washington. DC 30005 aeorgeivanov?eooglecom 202-346-1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. [just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Etienne Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator} will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Ftd. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 geergeivanov?gnoglecnm I 202-346-1206 George lvannv Public Policy and Government Relations; Analyst I Gongle Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 genrgeivannv?gnoglecom 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive Message-m- From: George lvanov georgeivanov@googlecomI Sent: Monday, April 07', 2014 05: 13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week of May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George Ivanov George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1 101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@20021630111 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George lvanov Ieeorgeivanov(I?J eooglecom] Sent: Monday, April 07", 2014 05:13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week 01 May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy Analyst I Guogle Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: 0 Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive 1- Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel - Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George (lcorgc lvanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 10] New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?google?0m 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive - Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel - Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@google.corn 202?346? 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Eveline Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-356-1845 (0) 202-450-0108 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator} will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT {1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jerseyr Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Fld. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policyr Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George lvanov Public Policy and Relations Analyst I Gonglc Inc. I 101 New York Ave NW Washington. DC 20005 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. Ijust wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Hi, Anthony. Unfortunately Nat and have something starting at 3. Could we try 5 pm our time, 2 pm yours? Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 4:36 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Chat tomorrow Can we start at 3pm your time (noon ca time)? Sarah has a con?ict until noon our time. Hope this works. Please let me know if you would prefer a different time. -A Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent:23 May 2014 11:39:56 431700 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Re: Do you have any time to Chat this coming tuesday am? That's fine, works better for me -A On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 11:21 AM, wrote: Got it. Enjoy the holiday weekend. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 1:19 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Do you have any time to chat this coming tuesday am? lets do 93m my time, 12 yours Thanks -A On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:18 AM, wrote: Hi, Anthony. How about noon or 12:30 DC time, 9 or 9:30 on your clock? From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 11:40 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Do you have any time to chat this coming tuesday am? Love to give you a quick check in, should take 10min. Cheers, Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent:27 May 2014 07:5 1 :02 431700 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Re: Do you have any time to Chat this coming tuesday am? That's fine. It'll only take a min On May 27', 2014, at 7:06 AM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.eov" wrote: Anthony: Could we do 1 pm my time and 10 am your time? That would work better for me. Either let me know what number to call, or you can call my cell (bile) since I'm not in my office today. Thanks. Dan Sent with Good From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonyl@ eooaleeoml Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 02:39 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Do you have any time to chat this coming tuesday am?I That's ?ne, works better for me On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 11:21 AM, wrote: No sooner had we locked this in than that time slot filled up with something else I have to do. Could we shift to 1:30 our time, 10:30 your time? From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 2:09 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Do you have any time to chat this coming tuesday am?I Thanks you too. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:39 AM, wrote: Got it. Enjoy the holiday weekend. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 1:19 PM To: Smith, Daniel Subject: Re: Do you have any time to chat this coming tuesday am? lets do 93m my time, 12 yours Thanks -A On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:18 AM, wrote: Hi, Anthony. How about noon or 12:30 DC time, 9 or 9:30 on your clock? From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 11:40 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Do you have any time to that this coming tuesday am? Love to give you a quick check in, should take 10min. Cheers, -A Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent:24 Jan 2014 16:44:25 -0800 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Re: Follow up discussion Let's do 29th, love to have Nat on the call. I?ll intro you guys to Sarah on our side. Have a good weekend. On Jan 24, 2014, at 4:26 PM, "Daniel.Sniith@dot.g0y" wrote: Anthony: Sorry I let this thread drop. How would it work to do our call on Wednesday the 29th at 2:30 pm here and 11:30 am there, or Friday the 31St at 3:30 here and 12:30 there? I?ll probably ask Nat Beuse to join us. Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 1:01 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Follow up discussion Just giving you more The phone call will be to chat about mainly CA issues (reasoning behind mandating disengage reporting (for regulator and academia to learn?) and the ban on demos). I?ll be joined by Sarah Hunter who's helping us out with policy (and new to google it {but not google)). Cheers, -A On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 7:54 PM, wrote: And Happy New Year to you, I'll check calendar and get back to you. I hope all is well with you, Dan Sent with Good Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent:24 Jan 2014 17:30:57 -0800 To:Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Re: Follow up discussion Perfect. Cheers, -A On Jan 24, 2014, at 4:52 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.gov" wrote: Sounds good. I?ll expect your call at 2:30 that day. Enjoy the weekend. Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 7:44 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Follow up discussion Let's do 29th, love to have Nat on the call. 111 intro you guys to Sarah on our side. Have a good weekend. -A On Jan 24, 2014, at 4:26 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.goy" Anthony: Sorry I let this thread drop. How would it work to do our call on Wednesday the 29th at 2:30 pm here and 11:30 am there, or Friday the 31St at 3:30 here and 12:30 there? I?ll probably ask Nat Beuse to join us. Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 1:01 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Follow up discussion Just giving you more The phone call will be to chat about mainly CA issues (reasoning behind mandating disengage reporting (for regulator and academia to learn?) and the ban on demos). I?ll be joined by Sarah Hunter who's helping us out with policy (and new to google {but not google)). Cheers, -A On Wed, Jan 3, 2014 at 7:54 PM, wrote: And Happy New Year to you, I?ll check calendar and get back to you. I hope all is well with you, Dan Sent with Good From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonyl@google.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 07:58 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Follow up discussion Hi Dan, I'd love to continue chatting and plan our trip out to DC in early 2014 to present you guys with the finds we have made so far. Let me know when a good time to chat is. Happy new year! -A Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Levandowski Sent:2l Mar 2014 17:07:35 43700 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Re: March 31 Great! On Mar 21, 2014, at 4:40 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.goy" wrote: Anthony: No problem at all. April 29 or 30 are actually better for us. As the date gets closer, let?s firm up day and time. Enjoy the weekend. Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 6:25 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: March 31 Hi Dan, Sorry for the late notice, but I have just been asked if we could move our meeting date from 3132 to 4129 or 4130. We have had some internal changes and these dates would be much better for our briefing. Have a great weekend. Cheers, -A On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 4:4? PM, Anthony Levandowski wrote: Great. We plan on having 5 folks on our side. It will be fun. -A On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 2:28 PM, wrote: Not sure yet who will attend but I?ll want about five people from my office and we may have a couple from our counsel?s office who have a deep interest in all ofthis. Dayid Friedman, our acting Administrator, will not likely be present for the entire meeting. It?s fine to arrive early to get set up. I?ll alert the folks who need to know [Heather Laca, who works for David, and Rory Austin, who works with me). Thanks. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:29 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: March 31 Dan, Do you have a list of folks you think might be attending from your side? Thanks, -A On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 11:19 AM, Anthony Levandowski (anthonyl google.eom> wrote: That's fine. We have a lot to go over so if its ok, we'd like be able to enter the building at 1: 15 to be ready to start at 2pm in the conference room vs. start getting through security then On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM, wrote: Anthony: We have set aside 2 pm to 4 pm on March 31. Hope that works for you. Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 4:25 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: March 31 Correct just indoor meeting, we wil go over our plans and let our team leads explain what we have down and still need to do. -A On Mar 18, 2014, at 1:04 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.gov" wrote: Great. Just give me a couple times that may work that day and I?ll get some clarity on this end. As I recall, this will be a completely indoor event, no vehicles involved. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 4:03 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: March 31 Thanks! The date looks like a go from our side Let me know what I can do to help facilitate. -A On Mar 18, 2014, at 1:00 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.gov" wrote: Anthony: Hi there. And apparently Happy Birthday (so LinkedIn tells me). We?re wondering whether you folks are planning to visit on March 31. If so, we?ll need to nail down a time because David Friedman (our acting Administrator) and a few others will need to get it on their calendars soon. Talk to you soon. Dan Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent: 10 Sep 2013 17:04:26 -0400 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Re: Running 15min late Thanks! On Sep 10, 2013, at 5:0] PM, wrote: No problem. See you then. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 10. 2013 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel Subject: Running 15min late In traffic, should be there shortly. -A Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowaki Sent:9 Sep 2013 15:43:58 0700 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject1Re: Taking red should be ready to chat anytime tomorrow Great, happy to do 5pm tomorrow. I?ll call when 1 get in the building. Cheers, On Sep 9, 2013, at 3:14 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.gov? wrote: .: Grert Aetuallv ?3 on would work best for us if that works for you. You can just call my of?ce (202?366?2669) or cell (MUS) hen you arrive. .: Have a safe trip and try to get some rest. .: .: Dan .: .: Message-nu 1: From: Anthony Levandowski Imailto:anthonvl@googleeom] 1: Sent: Monday, September [19, 2013 6:06 PM 1: To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) 1: Subject: Taking red should be read}r to chat anytime tomorrow 1: 1: I'll be open front ~8am till all day if you guys can find a slot for us to chat. Cheers, Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent:9 Sep 2013 15:06:25 0700 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) SubjectTaking red should be ready to chat anytime tomorrow I'll be open from ~8am till all day if you guys can find a Slot for 115?. to chat. Cheers, Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent:4 Sep 2013 18:48:08 0700 To:Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject:Quick chat on September 1 1th? I am in town for that day and would love to give you (and maybe Nat) a quick in?person update of where we are at. Let me know if that might work for you. Thanks. Non Responsive Message?? From: George Ivanov [Hoorgeivanovi?Hoogleeoml Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 05:13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) CC: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 51h and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week of May 51h would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely. George Ivanov George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 goorgoivanov@googlo.com 202-346-1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Wham] Sent: Monday. April 2014 5:13 PM To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman. Google's Android Automotive team will he in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week of May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely. George lyanoy George lvanov Public Policy Analyst I Googlc Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanoy@googlc.com 1 202-346- I 206 Ebelroowao From: Mm TD: WM Subject: Agenda for Secretary"s visit Date: Friday, October 05, 201212223? AM Ron, just a quick update, we spent today trying to figure out when the Visit was actually going to take place. I'll tweak the agenda (1 think this is now sorted out) and send tomorrow AM. Chris Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars Wl 412-983-6681 Non Responsive From: Rau. Paul (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday. May 28, 2013 1:33 PM To: 'Brian Cullinane' Subject: RE: VTTI meetings next week Google Brian - Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. We are all looking forward to meeting with you next week. My ethics council advised me that we can accept the provided meals as part of the larger group of academic and stakeholder participants without additional payment. Best regards. Paul From: Brian Cullinane Sent: Tuesday. May 20. 2013 1:12 PM To: Rau. Paul (NHTSA) Subject: meetings next week Google Meeting attendees, As you know. Google will host the NHTSANTTI Automated Driving Research meetingfs} from June 4-6. 2013. The meetings will take place at in Mountain View. CA on Google's campus. The address is 2081 Stierlin Ct. Mountain View. CA 94043. Due to security requirements, I will be meeting you in front of the lobby at the scheduled day 8. time in order to get everyone badged in. VTTI will send out an agenda before the meeting with speci?c times. We do not restrict cell phones or computers and will have WiFi for everyone to access during the meetings. Google can provide a lunch for each of you on the days you will be here. Google is willing to provide these meals without charge given we want the meeting to be as ef?cient and productive as possible. In the alternative. Google can invoice you or your agency for the cost of the meals. Please check with your ethics of?cer to determine whether you can accept these meals. Please let me know by e-mail how your organization wishes to handle this issue. Cost of lunch per day [depending on the day you are here) is below. Note: the difference is due to the of people scheduled to be here that day. a Monday. June 3rd: $13 person a Tuesday. June 4th: $12.50 i person a Wednesday. June 5th: $7.05 person uThursday. June 61h: $8.09 I person Please let me know if you can accept these meals [and if not. how you would like to handle the invoicing) by EOD Thursday. Thanks. From: Maddox. Ighn (Nulsm To: mam. Bg?ald Cc: ?mith, Daniel Subject: draft agenda for Research Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 08. 2012 6:43:50 PM Here is what I think we talked about on the phone yesterday, as well as a couple of topics we discussed back in October. The time slots are just rough placeholders, with time built in for breaks. we can add topics as needed. Let me know what you think . Research Meeting Tentative March 23-29 DOT HQ Washington DC Day 1 9:66am Maddox/Levandowsky 9:36am 11:66 11:99am ?12:66pm 1:66pm 2:66pm 2:69pm 3:36pm 3:39pm 5:66pm research - All Day 2 9:99am 16:36pm 16:39am ?12:66pm 1:99pm 1:45pm 1:45pm 2:36pm 2:38pm 4:33pm 4:66pm 4:36pm John Maddox Introduction (including what we want out of the meeting Google Safety Case - Salesky Data and Experience on Positioning TBD Google NHTSA Research/rulemaking Methodology Johnson Automated Vehicle Considerations NHTSA Discussion on Methodology Comparison and Synergies for Human Factors for Automated Vehicles Monk Human factors Approach at Google TBD Google IT Cybersecurity best practices TBD Google Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles Resendes Research Synergies All Next Meeting (VRTC in May) and wrap?Up Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Chan D. Lieu From:Chan D. Lieu Sent:20 Nov 2012 16:54:33 43500 To:Chris Urmson;Anthony Levandowski;.Johanna Shelton;David Estrada Subjectthe: Detroit News: NHTSA deputy director to join Google Inc. I've been meaning to send you guys a note of congrats on this. Flon's a great addition to any team, as I'm sure you know. At the same time, I also want to shake my list at you guys for luring him away. I know he's extremely excited about this new project and wish you guys nothing but success. best, .ch November 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm NHTSA deputy director to join Google Inc. a By David Shepardson The Detroit News 4- 0 Comments Washington The No. 2 official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leaving government to join Google Inc. in January as the director of safety for self?driving cars. Ron Medford, deputy director, has a career of more than 40 years in government and been a key player in finalizing the landmark 2017?2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements to a fleetwide average of 54.5 in 2025. He's been involved in all of the key safety issues NHTSA has investigated in recent years, as well as setting new safety rules. The move is a sign of how seriously Google is moving ahead with getting driverless cars on the nation?s roads. In an email to staff at NHTSA Friday, Medford said the move was "bittersweet." "While I am excited to embark on this new adventure, I am deeply saddened to leave this agency and the many incredible staff who have committed your lives to making people safer on our roadways. I am at a loss for words to describe the emotion and gratitude feel for the people have come to know and admire at Medford wrote. "Many of you have spent decades here at this special agency because of the powerful impact it has on reducing deaths and injuries that would otherwise leave families devastated and I will always think of NHTSA and of your work with the utmost respect and appreciation. I have no doubt that your commitment to safety will continue to inspire me in the years to come." Medford joined NHTSA in 2003 and was named acting deputy administrator in January 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is preparing regulations setting performance standards for autonomous cars the next "evolutionary step" for the nation?s fleet of vehicles. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said at a forum that the agency is working on a two- to three-year research project before it begins writing rules to oversee driverless cars in the next few yea rs. He hopes the technology could one clay save "thousands of lives." Google Inc., which has been testing driverless cars on public roads with a person sitting in the driver seat, has lobbied states to allow the vehicles and has logged more than 300,000 miles using a fleet of autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads. NHTSA said it has had "numerous" talks with Google and other companies about the technology. Google has predicted the vehicles could be available to consumers within a decade. From The Detroit News: From The Detroit News: 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm NHTSA deputy director to join Google Inc. 1- By David Shepardson The Detroit News a 0 Comments Washington The No. 2 official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leaving government to join Google Inc. in January as the director of safety for self?driving cars. Ron Medford, deputy director, has a career of more than 40 years in government and been a key player in finalizing the landmark 2012?2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements to a fleetwide average of 54.5 in 2025. He's been involved in all of the key safety issues NHTSA has investigated in recent years, as well as setting new safety rules. The move is a sign of how seriously Google is moving ahead with getting driverless cars on the nation?s roads. In an email to staff at NHTSA Friday, Medford said the move was "bittersweet." "While I am excited to embark on this new adventure, I am deeply saddened to leave this agency and the many incredible staff who have committed your lives to making people safer on our roadways. lam at a loss for words to describe the emotion and gratitude feel for the people have come to know and admire at Medford wrote. "Many of you have spent decades here at this special agency because of the powerful impact it has on reducing deaths and injuries that would otherwise leave families devastated and I will always think of NHTSA and of your work with the utmost respect and appreciation. have no doubt that your commitment to safety will continue to inspire me in the years to come." Medford joined NHTSA in 2003 and was named acting deputy administrator in January 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is preparing regulations setting performance standards for autonomous cars the next "evolutionary step" for the nation's fleet of vehicles. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said at a forum that the agency is working on a two? to three?year research project before it begins writing rules to oversee driverless cars in the next few years. He hopes the technology could one day save "thousands of lives.? Google Inc., which has been testing driverless cars on public roads with a person sitting in the driver seat, has lobbied states to allow the vehicles and has logged more than 300,000 miles using a fleet of autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads. NHTSA said it has had "numerous" talks with Google and other companies about the technology. Google has predicted the vehicles could be available to consumers within a decade. From The Detroit News: November 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm NHTSA deputy director to join Google Inc. . By David Shepardson - The Detroit News or 0 Comments Washington The No. 2 official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leaving government to join Google Inc. in January as the director of safety for self-driving cars. Ron Medford, NHTSA's deputy director, has a career of more than 40 years in government and been a key player in finalizing the landmark 2017-2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements to a fleetwide average of 54.5 in 2025. He?s been involved in all of the key safety issues NHTSA has investigated in recent years, as well as setting new safety rules. The move is a sign of how seriously Google is moving ahead with getting driverless cars on the nation's roads. In an email to staff at NHTSA Friday, Medford said the move was "bittersweet." "While I am excited to embark on this new adventure, I am deeply saddened to leave this agency and the many incredible staff who have committed your lives to making people safer on our roadways. lam at a loss for words to describe the emotion and gratitude feel for the people I have come to know and admire at Medford wrote. "Many of you have spent decades here at this special agency because of the powerful impact it has on reducing deaths and injuries that would otherwise leave families devastated and I will always think of NHTSA and of your work with the utmost respect and appreciation. have no doubt that your commitment to safety will continue to inspire me in the years to come." Medford joined NHTSA in 2003 and was named acting deputy administrator in January 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is preparing regulations setting performance standards for autonomous cars the next "evolutionary step" for the nation's fleet of vehicles. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said at a forum that the agency is working on a two- to three?year research project before it begins writing rules to oversee driverless cars in the next few years. He hopes the technology could one day save "thousands of ives.'I Google Inc., which has been testing driverless cars on public roads with a person sitting in the driver seat, has lobbied states to allow the vehicles and has logged more than 300,000 miles using a fleet of autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads. NHTSA said it has had "numerous" talks with Google and other companies about the technology. Google has predicted the vehicles could be available to consumers within a decade. From The Detroit News: HTSA- November 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm NHTSA deputy director to join Google Inc. . By David Shepardson - The Detroit News . 0 Comments Washington The No. 2 official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leaving government to join Google Inc. in January as the director of safety for self-driving cars. From The Detroit News: 9 November 16, 2012 NHTSA deputy director to join Google Inc. By DAVID SHEPARDSON The Detroit News Washington The No. 2 official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leaving government to join Google Inc. in January as the director of safety for self-driving cars. Ron Medford, NHTSA's deputy director, has a career of more than 40 years in government and been a key player in finalizing the landmark 2017-2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements to a fleetwide average of 54.5 in 2025. He?s been involved in all of the key safety issues NHTSA has investigated in recent years, as well as setting new safety rules. The move is a sign of how seriously Google is moving ahead with getting driverless cars on the nation's roads. In an email to staff at NHTSA Friday, Medford said the move was "bittersweet." "While I am excited to embark on this new adventure, I am deeply saddened to leave this agency and the many incredible staff who have committed your lives to making people safer on our roadways. I am at a loss for words to describe the emotion and gratitude feel for the people have come to know and admire at Medford wrote. "Many of you have spent decades here at this special agency because of the powerful impact it has on reducing deaths and injuries that would otherwise leave families devastated and I will always think of NHTSA and of your work with the utmost respect and appreciation. have no doubt that your commitment to safety will continue to inspire me in the years to come." Medford joined NHTSA in 2003 and was named acting deputy administrator in January 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is preparing regulations setting performance standards for autonomous cars the next "evolutionary step'l for the nation's fleet of vehicles. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said at a forum that the agency is working on a two- to three-year research project before it begins writing rules to oversee driverless cars in the next few years. He hopes the technology could one day save "thousands of lives.? Google Inc., which has been testing driverless cars on public roads with a person sitting in the driver seat, has lobbied states to allow the vehicles and has logged more than 300,000 miles using a fleet of autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads. NHTSA said it has had "numerous" talks with Google and other companies about the technology. Google has predicted the vehicles could be available to consumers within a decade. dshepordson@detnews. com Chan D. Lieu From:Chan D. Lieu Sent? Apr 2013 16:09:33 To:Anthony Levandowski Subjeotthe: FYI: Fake google sell driving car in NY I like the plywood PVC pipe and duct tape assembly. Gotta say, your 00 is slipping. From: Anthony Levandovvski [anthonyl@google.oom Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 12:58 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel Subject: FYI: Fake google self driving ear in NY We just saw this video Just wanted you to know its not us (its easy to tell is a fake, but wanted to be clear). deyDQY&list=UUMpeK mBZ23eUQvln8dk8hd&index=1 We are currently looking into this an assessing what implications some from it. Safety is and has always been our first priority. Feel free to ask me any questions if you ever see something like this that you think doesn?t look right. Thanks, -A Chan D. Lieu From:Chan D. Lieu Sent:11 Sep 2013 13:54:58 -0400 TozAsh, Michelle Subject:Re: hearing We just spoke and he confirmed the afternoon of the 9th. Checking with David's schedule now. He also pointed out that if David isn't available, they would accept someone else (cg. the deputy). I'll send you materials that would be useful for background. On 9f] ?13 9:32 AM, "Ash, Michelle" wrote: >Gib wrote back and said that yes Ijurnped the gun in talking with you but think he will forgive me. Me >From: chan.lieu@dol.gov >Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:30 AM >To: Ash. Michelle >Subject: hearing >Any news. I know that Anthony Levandowski from Google is in DC today to >update House and Senate Commerce staff on what Google?s doing with >their self driving car. Might be reltaitecil?il Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Levandowski Sent: 19 Nov 2013 07:30:03 -0800 To:.lohanna Shelton Cc:Licu, Chan SubjectzRe: Norton Let's make it happen! Johanna, can we get a list of folks the DC team feels they need to get in the car?? Thanks! -A On Nov 19, 2013, at 7:13 AM, Johanna Shelton wrote: FYI, Rep. Holmes Norton just commented that unlike Chairman Shuster and Petri, she has yet to ride in an automated vehicle. Johanna Shelton Senior Policy Counsel Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW, 2nd Fl Washington, DC 20005 202.709.7005 Google Voice ishelton googlecom Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony I?vandowski Sent: 18 Nov 2013 21:20:10 -0800 To:Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subjoct?e: press Thanks! It?s a good combo On Nov 18, 2013, at 4:23 PM, wrote: Equal parts idealist and voracious capitalist, ch? 3: Solid coverage, love his description of you. Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent: 16 Sep 2013 12: 19:36 -0700 To:Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject:Re: visit to Mountain View See you at 9am. -A On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM, wrote: What's our start time on this? We are flexible if you want an early start, up to you guys. --?--Original From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonyl@ google.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Great this should be fun. On Sep 4, 2013, at 6:20 PM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Yep, checked that box. Looking forward to it. From: Anthony Levandowski Ianthonyl@google.com Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Sounds great for meeting in am. You might want to coordinate with Ron to makes sure its ok. Cheers, -A On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8: 14 AM, wrote: Just want to circle back on this. We?re planning for Tuesday morning with you guys and then lunch with Medford, et Any issuesfconcems? 0n 81291113 7:39 PM, "Anthony Levandowski? wrote: >01: we can do that. I'll make sure we share as much as we can 1' know babout what's next from our side. >Cheers, >On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:06 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov" >wrote: It will only be 2 from NHTSA, Dep. Friedman +l (may likely be me again). Would be interested in everything you guys have going on, or as much >>we can squeeze into the limited time. What's next should definitely be on the agenda, especially with all the news we?ve been reading re: contract car manufacturers and deals with Uber. On 8f29/13 1:01 PM, ?Anthony Levandowski? wrote: Yes! We'd love to host everyone coming. Thanks for asking. U2 day plus demos is perfect. How many folks and what specifically sacs-:- are they interested in (high level, what's next, technical overview, safety Cheers, On Aug 29, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Greetings and salutations. Hope life in the valley is well. NHTSA's new deputy administrator David Friedman will be making a trip out to northern CA the week of September 16. Would it be possible for us to pay a visit Tuesday Sept. Could be a half day type thing with briefings and then demo? Non Responsive From: Gina Marika Rosales imailtozerosales@eooele.coml Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 2:37 PM To: Run Medford Cc: Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Hello Hi Kristin, held 12- 1pm on Ron's calendar. Would this timetrame work? If not, just let me know since Ron's calendar is flexible on this day. Please have David meet in front of the lobby of Google Building 2081 i 1' Mountain View= where the picnic tables are. He can give me a call (bits) hen he arrives and we'll meet him in front of the building. Thanks! -Gina Gina Mariko Rosales Self?Driving Cars, Google[x] WWI 650?892?453? From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 4:54 PM To: Vincent, Kevin Cc: anthonvl@google.com; Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Great. We look forward to talking. Thanks, Nick On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM, wrote: Kevin, I'm trying to nail down the best time. 1'11 back to you soon. Thanks, Nick On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 2:15 PM, wrote: Anv time before 5:00 pm on March 28, and anv time after noon on March 29 works for me. From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:52 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Ce: withonvl?'googlecom: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Apologies, that's clearly important info. March 28 and 29. On Thursday, March 15, 2012, wrote: Remind me again which two days you will be here. From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:2? PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl?goegle.com; Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Excellent, we really appreciate you taking the time. Do you have any idea which day (or both) you would like to talk? I think Phil is likely to join us only for the legal discussion because much of the rest of the agenda is much more legal focused? If not, that's ?ne. Thank you, Nick On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 12:23 PM, wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one ofthe prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we dojust that in our VEV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I?m helping Anthony ?nalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there?s anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. 1 think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada] to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick From: Maddox, John Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:26 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Medford, Ronald (N Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel ?v'incent, Kevin HTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Hello Nick; On the positioning we'd like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one ofthe prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we dojust that in our V2V program {for relative positioning between any 2 cars} and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA), Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I?m helping Anthony ?nalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. 1 want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know ifthere?s anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it gets on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick From: Vincent, Kevin (N HTSA) Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:00 PM To: Subject: Re: follow?up Hello Charlie, Thanks much for your email, We would appreciate any contacts in Florida that you can share. It is much easier for us to deal with state agency of?cials because there are statutory restrictions on our contacts with state legislators but we would like to open up a line of communication there to the extent we are allowed. Do you have a copy of the Florida legislation that you can provide us? Thanks. Kevin From: Charlie Hale Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 02:05 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: follow-up Hi Kevin, I just wanted to thank you again for reaching out yesterday. I caught up with my teammate in Florida and it sounds like they've only been mostly dealing with legislators. Am I correct in saying that you?d only be interested in interfacing with the Florida I'll be sure to check back in if I have any other updates. Thanks again, -Charlic Charlie Hale Public Policy and Goyemment Affairs Lead, Maps 35 Research 415.742.2264 Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowskj [anthonvli?dlgoogle.com] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 12:58 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel (N1 Subject: FYI: Fake google self driving car in NY Wejusl saw this video Just wanted you to know its not us {its easy.r to tell is a take. but wanth to be clear}. unS de?JQYc?dist I We are Currently looking into this an assessing what implications come from it. Safcly is and has always boon our ?rst priority) Feel frat: to ask mt: any questions if'you ever see something like this that you think docsn?l look right. Thanks. From: Vincent, Kevin (N Sent: Thursdav, March 29, 2012 10:12 AM To: 'seval@googlecom1 Cc: Wood, Steve (N Chang, Jesse Heal-v, Thomas Subject: Re: Google's SDC short ?lm (seval oz) Thanks Saval. Charlie did discuss this with me a couple of days ago. We'll review. From: Seval Oz Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 08:03 AM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Google?s SDC short ?lm (seval oz} HI Kevin- We met at the Santa Clara Law Review's Symposium on Autonomous Vehicles, prior to your Driving the More presentation. I had expressed my interest in educating the general public about the safety and importance of advancing this technology. i had shared with you that was working on a ?lm to illustrate this and promised to send you a copy. A short 3 minute version of this ?lm was published on the Google Plus page last night-J believe Charlie Hale has been in touch with you. As promised, I wanted to personally reach out and let you know how excited our team is to be contributing to the adoption of this technology. I hope that ?lm can be used as an inspirational resource in educating the general public. 163990293 759 best wishes- Seva] Oz Business Development, Self-Driving Cars seval?rij'googleeom Google 1 600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mt View, CA 94043 650-253-7827 oi??ce eel] From: Seval Oz Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:03 AM To: Vincent, Kevin Subject: Google's SDC short ?lm {seval 02} HI Kevin- We met at the Santa Clara Law Revicw's Symposium on Autonomous Vehicles, prior to your Driving the Future presentation. 1 had expressed my interest in educating the general public about the safety and importance of advancing this technology. I had shared with you that was working on a ?lm to illustrate this and promised to send you a copy. A short 3 minute version of this ?lm was published on the Google Plus page last night-4 believe Charlie Hale has been in touch with you. As promised, I wanted to personally reach out and let you know how excited our team is to be contributing to the adoption of this technology. 1 hope that film can be used as an inspirational resource in educating the general public. nlusgooglecoml L001 1 168990293 759140445 rnzDio best wishes- Seval 02 Business Development, Self-Driving Cars sevalgi?googlecom Google 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mt View, CA 94043 650-253-7827 of?ce (bll?l e11 From: Charlie Hale Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:59 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (N anthonyl@google.com Subject: Re: letter to New York Times Hi Kevin, We just wanted to thank you again for sending this letter. I think this helps reinforce that government is an enabler ofthis technology, not an impediment. Thanks again, ?Charlie On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 8:42 PM, Charlie Hale ?halegaE-goog 1e.com> wrote: Kevin, Thanks for reaching out regarding the article. While we de?nitely appreciate you correctng the record, as Anthony said, we're more focused on showcasing the safety bene?ts with the people that matter (you) then getting a good headline. Thanks again, and take care. ?Charlie On Fri, Jan 2012 at 9:14 PM, Anthony Levandowski {anthonyli?c?'eeoalecem} wrote: Hi Vincent, Thanks for sharing. I was blown away too at how the times portrayed your comments. I was there for your speech and I remember you saying that but it ?t directly into the flow and everything you said was fair and balanced. We talked afterwards and this was not the message you delivered that day at all. I appreciate your candor and your message to the times. I guess having controversial stories (group a vs group rivalries) sells more newspapers than old fashion investigative Son'y I missed your calls, I was traveling this week. I'll call you next week and will send you the Florida contacts for you to talk to. As always, I continue to look forward to working with you and your team on quantify and demonstrate the safety benefits of the technology we are developing. Have a great weekend, On Jan 27, 2012, at 2:55 PM, "Kevin.Vincenti?ldotgov" {KevinVineenti?Ddot.gov> wrote: Anthony and Charlie, I wanted to make sure that both of you saw this letter that we sent this afternoon to the New York Times. Please let me know if you have any questions. Alimony I med to can you this weak hm Conldnit get through to your cell Phone. Please give me a call at next week when you get a chance, I hope you have a good weekend. Kevin *Fi?lwk *Fi?lwk *Fi?lwk Dear Editor: I was disappointed to read your portrayal of the federal government's view on autonomous vehicles earlier this week (?Collision in the Making Between Self-Driving Cars and How the World Works," John Markoff, January 24, 2012). Not only did the reporter take my comments out of context, he also left the false impression that the federal govemment in general?and the National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration (NHTSA) in particular?has concems about this important emerging technology. In fact, as I clearly conveyed in my full remarks at the symposium described in the story, NHTSA continues to be impressed by the kind of American ingenuity that has led Google to take a ?driverless? vehicle from concept to prototype in a short period of time. It is too early for the agency to draw conclusions about the safety or feasibility of these vehicles. However the US. Department of Transportation is currently conducting research to better understand how other technologies that permit vehicles to communicate with each other and our highway in?astructure could improve safety and mobility. Ultimately, we're pleased to see industry leaders exploring new automotive technologies that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. We will continue to urge them to consider the appropriate safety concerns and necessary safeguards as they continue their work in these areas. Sincerely, 0. Kevin TVincent Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Washington, DC Charlie llalc Public Policy and Government Af fairs Lead. Maps Research 415.742.2264 Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research 415.742.2264 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:54 AM To: Vincent, Kevin Subject: Re: letter to New York Times Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Thanks Kevin. Had a great weekend. Hope you did too. Sorry for calling you Vincent on the last Let me know when you want to chat, we have some names for you to talk with FL people. Later today or tuesday works for me. Cheers, -A On Sun, Jan 23, 2012 at 10:51 PM, wrote: 2? Anthony, >Thanks much. I hope you are having a good weekend. I'll talk to you this week. Kevin .5 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:14 AM To: Vincent, Kevin Cc: Subject: Re: letter to New York Times Hi Vincent, Thanks for sharing. was blown away too at how the times portrayed your comments. I was there for your speech and I remember you saying that but it ?t directly into the ?ow and everything you said was fair and balanced. We talked afterwards and this was not the message you delivered that day at all. I appreciate your candor and your message to the times. I guess having controversial stories (group a vs group rivalries) sells more newspapers than old fashion investigative Sorry I missed your calls, I was traveling this week. I'll call you next week and will send you the Florida contacts for you to talk to. As always, I continue to look forward to working with you and your team on quantify and demonstrate the safety bene?ts of the technology 2? we are developing. Have a great weekend, -A On Jan 27', 2012, at 2:55 PM, "Kevin.Vincent@dot.gov" wrote: Anthony and Charlie, P- I wanted to make sure that both of you saw this letter that we sent this afternoon to the New York Times. Please let me know if you have any questions. Anthony I tried to call you this week but couldn?t et through to your cell phone. Please give me a call at next week when you get a chance. I hope you have a good weekend. Kevin Dear Editor: was disappointed to read your portrayal of the federal government's view on autonomous vehicles earlier this week ("Collision in the Making Between Self-Driving Cars and How the World Works," John Markoff, January 24, 2012). Not only did the reporter take my comments out of context, he also left the false impression that the federal government in general?and the National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration (NHTSA) in particular?has concerns about this important emerging technology. In fact, as I clearly conveyed in my full remarks at the symposium 2? described in the story, NHTSA continues to be impressed by the kind of American ingenuity that has led Google to take a "driverless" vehicle from concept to prototype in a short period of time. It is too early 3? for the agency to draw conclusions about the safety or feasibility of these vehicles. However the U.S. Department of Transportation is currently conducting research to better understand how other technologies that permit vehicles to communicate with each other and our highway infrastructure could improve safety and mobility. Ultimately, we're pleased to see industry leaders exploring new automotive technologies that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. We will continue to urge them to consider the appropriate safety concerns and necessary safeguards as they continue their work in these areas. Sincerely, 0. Kevin lv'incent Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Washington, DC Non Responsive From: Charlie Hale Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 11:43 PM To: Vincent, Kevin anthonyl@google.com Subject: Re: letter to New York Times Kevin, Thanks for reaching out regarding the article. While we de?nitely appreciate you correctng the record, as Anthony said, we're more focused on showcasing the safety bene?ts with the people that matter (you) then getting a good headline. Thanks again, and take care. -Charlie On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 9:14 PM, Anthony Levandowski wrote: Thanks for sharing. 1 was blown away too at how the times portrayed your comments. I was there for your speech and I remember you saying that but it ?t directly into the ?ow and everything you said was fair and balanced. We talked afterwards and this was not the message you delivered that day at all. I appreciate your candor and your message to the times. I guess having controversial stories (group a vs group rivalries) sells more newspapers than old fashion investigative Sorry I missed your calls, I was traveling this week. I?ll call you next week and will send you the Florida contacts for you to talk to. As always, I continue to look forward to working with you and your team on quantify and demonstrate the safety benefits of the technology we are developing. Have a great weekend, -A On Jan 27, 2012, at 2:55 PM, ?KevinNincentft?'dotgov} wrote: Anthony and Charlie, I wanted to make sure that both of you this letter that we sent this a llemoon to the New York Times. Please let me know if you have any questions. Anthony I tried to call you this week but couldn?t get through to your cell phone. Please give me a call at 202.366.1720 next week when you get a chance. I hope you have a good weekend. Kevin Dear Editor: I was disappointed to read your portrayal of the federal government's view on autonomous vehicles earlier this week (?Collision in the Making Between Self-Driving Cars and How the World Works,? John Markoff, January 24, 2012). Not only did the reporter take my comments out of context, he also left the false impression that the federal government in general?and the National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration (NHTSA) in particular?has concems about this important emerging technology. In fact, as I clearly conveyed in my full remarks at the symposium described in the story, NHTSA continues to be impressed by the kind of American ingenuity that has led Google to take a ??driverless? vehicle from concept to prototype in a short period of time. It is too early for the agency to draw conclusions about the safety or feasibility of these vehicles. However the US. Department of Transportation is currently conducting research to better understand how other technologies that permit vehicles to communicate with each other and our highway infrastructure could improve safety and mobility. Ultimately, we're pleased to see industry leaders exploring new automotive technologies that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. We will continue to urge them to consider the appropriate safety concerns and necessary safeguards as they continue their work in these areas. Sincerely, 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Washington, DC Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research 415.742.2264 From: Charlie Hale Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 11:43 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (N anthonyl@google.com Subject: Re: letter to New York Times Kevin, Thanks for reaching out regarding the article. While we de?nitely appreciate you correcting the record, as Anthony said, we're more focused on showcasing the safety bene?ts with the people that matter (you) then getting a good headline. Thanks again, and take care. ?Charlie On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 9:14 PM, Anthony Levandowski fianthonvli?lgooglccom} wrote: Hi Vincent, Thanks for sharing. I was blown away too at how the times portrayed your comments. I was there for your speech and I remember you saying that but it ?t directly into the ?ow and everything you said was fair and balanced. We talked afterwards and this was not the message you delivered that day at all. I appreciate your candor and your message to the times. I guess having controversial stories (group a vs group rivalries) sells more newspapers than old fashion Sorry I missed your calls, I was traveling this week. I'll call you next week and will send you the Florida contacts for you to talk to. As always, I continue to look forward to working with you and your team on quantify and demonstrate the safety bene?ts of the technology we are developing. Have a great weekend, On Jan 27, 2012, at 2:55 PM, wrote: Anthony and Charlie, I wanted to make sure that both of you saw this letter that we sent this al?temoon to the New York Times. Please let me know if you have any questions. Anthony I tried to call you this week but couldn?t get through to your cell phone. Please give me a call at 202.366.1720 next week when you get a chance. I hope you have a good weekend. Kevin Dear Editor: I was disappointed to read your portrayal of the federal government's view on autonomous vehicles earlier this week (?Collision in the Making Between Self-Driving Cars and How the World Works," John Markoff, January 24, 2012}. Not only did the reporter take my comments out of context, he also left the false impression that the federal government in general?and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N HTSA) in particular?has concerns about this important emerging technology. In fact, as 1 clearly conveyed in my ?ill remarks at the symposium described in the story, NHTSA continues to be impressed by the kind of American ingenuity that has led Google to take a ?driverless? vehicle from concept to prototype in a short period oftime. It is too early for the agency to draw conclusions about the safety or feasibility of these vehicles. However the U.S. Department of Transportation is currently conducting research to better understand how other technologies that permit vehicles to communicate with each other and our highway infrastructure could improve safety and mobility. Ultimately, we're pleased to see industry leaders exploring new automotive technologies that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. We will continue to urge them to consider the appropriate safety concerns and necessary safeguards as they continue their work in these areas. Sincerely, 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Washington, DC Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research 415.742.2264 From: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 3:51 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: More Setting a time to chat Anthony, Thanks for the email. I traded phone calls with Phil Recht who is representing Google. He may have been calling about Florida, but I haven't yet received the contacts in Florida. It would be a good idea for us to talk. Give me a call when it is convenient. I am in the of?ce today but Monday is ?ne also. If we don't talk have a nice weekend. Kevin 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Of?ce: 202-366-1720 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 3:02 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSAJ Subject: More Setting a time to chat Kevin, I just found out that supposedly, Oklahoma and Arizona are introducing Nevada style bills. ljust wanted you to know we had no knowledge [or involvement] until now. I see Arizona as a strategic state for to engage in (the same way we have in ?orida}. Let me know if you are still interested in talking on the phone prior to our march visit in DC {dates still tbd). Also let me know if you have not received the contact info of the people you were hoping to talk with in Florida. talk with our policy folks when we were there and I hope you got the name 3: numbers you wanted. Have a good weekend, Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for melus. Wednesday night at the source its. -a On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our way towards ?nalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: 13* How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place [The Source by Wolfgang Fuck)? it Let me know. >John (W5) 'l John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 3? Non Responsive From: Nick Hobbs Date: October 19,2011 7:19:04 PM EDT To: "Lieu, Chan Sent: Wednesdav, March 28, 2012 1:02 PM To: Vincent, Kevin Cc: Dickson, Pat Wood, Stove (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow's Google Meeting Thank you very much. See you tomorrow. On TWed, Mar 28, 2012 at 8:27 AM, wrote: Nick, We have my office?s conference room reserved for a 2:30 meeting. My secretary will send you a conference call?in number that your folks can use to dial in. Kevin From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:07 AM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Tomorrow's Google Meeting Kevin, I wanted to reach out to see where we should meet you tomorrow for our 2:30 meeting. I also wanted to request a conference call number if possible so one ofour state policy people could dial in from Mountain View. Thanks, Nick From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 4:54 PM To: Vincent, Kevin Cc: anthonvl@google.com; Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Great. We look forward to talking. Thanks, Nick On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM, wrote: Kevin, I'm trying to nail down the best time. 1'11 back to you soon. Thanks, Nick On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 2:15 PM, wrote: Anv time before 5:00 pm on March 28, and anv time after noon on March 29 works for me. From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:52 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Ce: withonvl?'googlecom: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Apologies, that's clearly important info. March 28 and 29. On Thursday, March 15, 2012, wrote: Remind me again which two days you will be here. From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:2? PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl?goegle.com; Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Excellent, we really appreciate you taking the time. Do you have any idea which day (or both) you would like to talk? I think Phil is likely to join us only for the legal discussion because much of the rest of the agenda is much more legal focused? If not, that's ?ne. Thank you, Nick On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 12:23 PM, wrote: Kevin, Thanks for reaching out regarding the article. While we de?nitely appreciate you correctng the record, as Anthony said, we're more focused on showcasing the safety bene?ts with the people that matter (you) then getting a good headline. Thanks again, and take care. ?Charlie On Fri, Jan 2012 at 9:14 PM, Anthony Levandowski {anthonyli?c?'eeoalecem} wrote: Hi Vincent, Thanks for sharing. I was blown away too at how the times portrayed your comments. I was there for your speech and I remember you saying that but it ?t directly into the flow and everything you said was fair and balanced. We talked afterwards and this was not the message you delivered that day at all. I appreciate your candor and your message to the times. I guess having controversial stories (group a vs group rivalries) sells more newspapers than old fashion investigative Son'y I missed your calls, I was traveling this week. I'll call you next week and will send you the Florida contacts for you to talk to. As always, I continue to look forward to working with you and your team on quantify and demonstrate the safety benefits of the technology we are developing. Have a great weekend, On Jan 27, 2012, at 2:55 PM, "Kevin.Vincenti?ldotgov" {KevinVineenti?Ddot.gov> wrote: From: Charlie Hale Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 11:43 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (N anthonyl@google.eom Subject: Re: letter to New York Times Kevin, Thanks for reaching out regarding the article. While we de?nitely appreciate you correcting the record, as Anthony said, we're more focused on showcasing the safety bene?ts with the people that matter (you) then getting a good headline. Thanks again, and take care. ?Charlie On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 9: 14 PM, Anthony Levandowski fianthonvli?lgooglecom} wrote: Hi Vincent, Thanks for sharing. I was blown away too at how the times portrayed your comments. I was there for your speech and I remember you saying that but it ?t directly into the ?ow and everything you said was fair and balanced. We talked afterwards and this was not the message you delivered that day at all. I appreciate your candor and your message to the times. I guess having controversial stories (group a vs group rivalries) sells more newspapers than old fashion Sorry I missed your calls, I was travelng this week. I'll call you next week and will send you the Florida contacts for you to talk to. As always, I continue to look forward to working with you and your team on quantify and demonstrate the safety bene?ts of the technology we are developing. Have a great weekend, On Jan 27, 2012, at 2:55 PM, wrote: Anthony and Charlie, I wanted to make sure that both of you saw this letter that we sent this al?temoon to the New York Times. Please let me know if you have any questions. Anthony I tried to call you this week but couldn?t get through to your cell phone. Please give me a call at (bxe) next week when you get a chm-[w I hope you have a good weekend. Kevin Dear Editor: I was disappointed to read your portrayal of the federal government's view on autonomous vehicles earlier this week (?Collision in the Making Between Self-Driving Cars and How the World Works," John Markoff, January 24, 2012}. Not only did the reporter take my comments out of context, he also left the false impression that the federal government in general?and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N HTSA) in particular?has concerns about this important emerging technology. In fact, as 1 clearly conveyed in my ?ill remarks at the symposium described in the story, NHTSA continues to be impressed by the kind of American ingenuity that has led Google to take a ?driverless? vehicle from concept to prototype in a short period oftime. It is too early for the agency to draw conclusions about the safety or feasibility of these vehicles. However the U.S. Department of Transportation is currently conducting research to better understand how other technologies that permit vehicles to communicate with each other and our highway infrastructure could improve safety and mobility. Ultimately, we're pleased to see industry leaders exploring new automotive technologies that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. We will continue to urge them to consider the appropriate safety concerns and necessary safeguards as they continue their work in these areas. Sincerely, 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Washington, DC Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research 415.742.2264 From: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 3:51 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: More Setting a time to chat Anthony, Thanks for the email. I traded phone calls with Phil Recht who is representing Google. He may have been calling about Florida, but I haven't yet received the contacts in Florida. It would be a good idea for us to talk. Give me a call when it is convenient. I am in the of?ce today but Monday is ?ne also. If we don't talk have a nice weekend. Kevin 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Of?ce: 202-366-1720 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 3:02 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSAJ Subject: More Setting a time to chat Kevin, I just found out that supposedly, Oklahoma and Arizona are introducing Nevada style bills. ljust wanted you to know we had no knowledge [or involvement] until now. I see Arizona as a strategic state for to engage in (the same way we have in ?orida}. Let me know if you are still interested in talking on the phone prior to our march visit in DC {dates still tbd). Also let me know if you have not received the contact info of the people you were hoping to talk with in Florida. talk with our policy folks when we were there and I hope you got the name 3: numbers you wanted. Have a good weekend, Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for melus. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our way towards ?nalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: 13* How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place [The Source by Wolfgang Fuck)? it Let me know. >John 202?3294162 >John Maddox 13* Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 3? Non Responsive From: Nick Hobbs Date: October 19,2011 7:19:04 PM EDT To: "Lieu, Chan wrote: Great 22> Original Message a From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM ?err To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. are That time works for me. I: i. - to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell . >2 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, 25} Ron Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegooglecom] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:48 AM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Chat about communication with NHTSA Also feel free to call my cell if you have questions or want to get a hold of me -A On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Anthony Levandowski santhonyl@google.com> wrote: We can do a video conference basically any time on thursdays or after 11am california time mondays. Let me know when works for you. First week of october we will be out east and I am happy to drop by for 30min to give you an intro {tour of the dc office I update on project so you feel more comfortable showing up and plugging into a vc at our offices there. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM, wrote: Anthony - just touching base on this - any dates from your end on a videoconference meeting? Since September and even October are starting to fill up with meetings - potential dates in the October - November timeframe would be good for me to use to coordinate within NHTSA on a good meeting date. Tim (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA Anthony: Can you give me a list of dates in September that would work for a 2 hour videoconference? Then I can take those dates, filter those with our team, and lock in a date. We also have videoconference at DOT so we'll work that part out later but thanks for the Google DC option. ?Tim? From: Anthony Levandowski In? Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 5:34 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA 31-2- We would love to do meetings over video If you guys could come to our google office in DC we could have a high quality video Let me know what you think. Thanks, 33-2- On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM, wrote: Anthony: Per my voicemail - I think your concept of having shorter meetings has merit and we should discuss it further. If we go with shorter meetings (1 -2 hours), I assume these would not be in-person but would utilize videoconference, webX etc.? I would envision having these at some regular intervals - perhaps quarterly. 3:22:25 are} If during these regularly scheduled meetings, we find a topic that needs more in depth discussion, we can then schedule a face-to-face meeting of longer duration. I can be reached at my mobile: >15} -Tim- bar-r From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:29 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) rah} Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Thanks >51: -A 3:22:25 are} On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM, wrote: Yes that's fine - I'll dial you up at that number.. -Tim- 23-22-25}- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski have} Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:12 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Perfect. Do you mind calling my cell at 510?919?6668? Cheers, bit}:- On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM, stTim.Johnson@dot.gov> wrote: area}: I?m back in the office Friday - would afternoon on Friday work for youyour time)? >233}? Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto'anthon I oo le com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:48 AM Tozjohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Chat about communication with NHTSA Hi Tim, Wanted to chat with you about how we can make sure google and nhtsa a in the loop vis-a-vis autonomous driving. Let me know when you might have time for a phone call. >233}? In general, going forward we would prefer to have short meetings (1hr?ish)vs multi day updates (like in the past). Let me know what frequency you are hoping to get updates from us. hi>2>2>1> Cheers, -A Non Responsive From: Seval Oz Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 08:03 AM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Google's SDC short film (seval oz) HI Kevin- We met at the Santa Clara Law Review's Symposium on Autonomous Vehicles, prior to your Driving the Future presentation. I had expressed my interest in educating the general public about the safety and importance of advancing this technology. I had shared with you that I was working on a film to illustrate this and promised to send you a copy. A short 3 minute version of this film was published on the Google Plus page last night--1 believe Charlie Hale has been in touch with you. As promised, Iwanted to personally reach out and let you know how excited our team is to be contributing to the adoption of this technology. I hope that film can be used as an inspirational resource in educating the general publicXMVZernzDi best wishes- Seval 02 Business Development, Self-Driving Cars seval@google.com Google 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mt View, CA 94043 650-253-7827 office ell Non Responsive Message-nu From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox.]ohn (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for mefus. Wednesday night at the source its. On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM, wrote: Anthony, 2.) I understand we are well on our way towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? Let me know. John (bits) I >John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration :1 holiday. Thanks, Ron Medford >22- 23-23- 23-3- Non Responsive Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 03:47 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: Visit 10am it is. We have changed we are now at 2011 Stierling court map: Cheers, -A On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov} wrote: Anthony, the 23rd would be fine. How about 10 am? Message?m? From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:22 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Subject: Re: Visit 22> 3 Hi Ron, Great to hear from you. We?d love to catch up and discuss with you anything we might be of help with regarding SHRP2 and 22> I know sebastian will be in germany over the weekend and through the 25th. I am joining him there 25th. We could meet in the am of the 23rd if that works for you. b- -A 22> On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM, wrote: Sebastian and Anthony, >225 are Good morning, I am writing because I will be in San Francisco to hold a hearing on our proposed fuel rule on january 24th. Iwas hoping to have a chance to discuss with you an issue related to TRB's SHRP 2 (naturalistic driving study that is currently underway. There are issues related to data analysis, storage and public availability that I would like ere to discuss if you have a little time. Also, maybe we can spend a few re} minutes catching up on what is happening with our V-V project. I will >5 arriving in San Francisco over the weekend, so I am available anytime other than the 24th. I will be leaving some time on the 25th. I hope all is well with you and that you and your families have a great holiday. Thanks, Ron Medford >22- 23-23- 23-3- From: Tu: W531: CC: Riga QTR Tanisha INHTEAI Subject: Fwd: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 AM Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John Date: May 15, 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the visitJune we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September: We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Charlie Hale Date: April 11. 2012 8:55:10 PM EDT To: Date:June 1, 201212:38:02 PM EDT To: Calvin Johnson wrote: HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. Ros? From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox, John anthonlegooglecom; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA): cuiltnaoe?googlemm Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.govb wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): anthonlegoogleLom: Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Roger,5aul@dot,gov> wrote: I?ll let Ron 8L John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc: both on the 7th rather than on the as Ron was hoping. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,]ohn Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:0{1 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE gleam From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: 'anthonlegoogle.com?; Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: {Wm> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul swimmer, Tim Johnson sTimJohnson@dot.gov> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . 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If you are the right person we would like to arrange such a discussion when you are here. If not I wonder if you could help me identify the appropriate personts) at Google to discuss this with. Look fonivard to seeing you in a couple of weeks. From: indium TD: WM Subject: Re: Agenda for Secretary-"s visit Date: Friday, October 05, 201212:29:35 AM Thanks Ron. Anthony, Sebastian and I are all out next week (Anthony and I are meeting folks in Europe, Sebastian is traveling, not sure where). Can we chat the following week? It'd be great to hear your thoughts. BesL Chris On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 9:26 PM. wrote: Thanks Chris. Ijust arrived back to the hotel after day in Sacramento. I have a full day tomorrow, but when lam back in the office next week I will call to discuss the meetings. From: Chris Urmson [mailtozgurmson@google,gom] Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 12:22 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Agenda for Secretary's visit Ron, just a quick update,r we spent today trying to figure out when the visit was actually going to take place. I?ll tweak the agenda (1 think this is now sorted out) and send tomorrow AM. Chris Chris Urmson Self-Driving Oars i ourmson@google.oom 412-933-6631 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars gurmson@google.gom 412-983?6681 From: {aly'n ?mason To: Maddox, Iohn [Nul?al Cc: Ronald gibbon; Rita Manlandingham, Tasha Hooson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Tuesday, May 2'3, 2012 622?:03 PM Hi John, Do you have a more detailed schedule of the topics that will be covered each day? We are working on which other team members should attend. Also, where will the meetings be taking place? Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, siohn.maddox@dot.gov> wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John (N Date: May 15, 201211:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 From: Woodman Tu: Cc: NHT A Rita nl in Honson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:59:03 PM Thanks for sendingjohn, the schedule works for us. Ican confirm Iwill be there, not sure yet if Bryan or others will be joining. -A On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:3? AM, wrote: a Calvin. I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). 22> >John 23- Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: 2* Date: May 15. 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We'll have that much more to show you. 23- Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: >_june 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) 3- Let me know what you think. >John Maddox Associate Administrator for lulehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: To: ghr's urmsg? Cc: Ronald ?gbastian David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:25:56 AM Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 1012. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we?d be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 25- Chris 22> 3s. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: 32:- Thanks Sebastian. Iwould plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a 21-} few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM a} To: Medford, Ronald Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron 23-23- Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. 21-} If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian ?e?e On Mon, Sep 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: were Sebastian, 23-h} ea} 1 am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects aver-r that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if >3r> you are able to meet sometime that week. >23} Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?983?6631 1} From: ghr's TO: I I CC: ?gbastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski,? David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, AM Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Monday, September 2012 02:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebasdan On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebas?an, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the vlyeek of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that wee . Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 FromDavid Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Monday, September 13", 2012 3?31 :58 PM HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, sBdeMe?iochdoigmL?e wrote: Sebasdan, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron From: monitors TD: Cc: mm W: Mew Esther Rice Mich? Sergio Gandara Subject: Re: California Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:00:50 AM Great. Cc'ing Sergio who can help find a time! Sebastian On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, gov> wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't have anything on my schedule for 10/2 here and Tim johnson tells me that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings out west are still being organized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work with that for planning purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10/2. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at ?a the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 2: Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: 25> Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region ac: for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtor Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski Ia:- David Estrada 23- Ia> On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA Divl?v?. If possible, Iwould like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. 3932-} Thanks, Ron 23> 3: 3: Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google,gom 412-983-6681 Non Responsive From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:01 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: anthonlegoogleLom; curmson@google.com; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Sergio Gandara Subject: Re: California Great. Cc?ing Sergio who can help find a time! Sebastian On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't have anything on my schedule for 1012 here and Tim Johnson tells me that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings out west are still being organized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work with that for planning purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10.2. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: ?9 Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd 2: looks good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I?d be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto:thrun@googlecom] Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson {Wm Anthony Levandowski {anthonyl@googlecom}; David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, brie?ng the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian >12: On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. 1 do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google well the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there, Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars curmsong?lgooglecom 4 2?983??681 Non Responsive Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-452-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great 23-2- Original Message >5 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. :wr Thanks, On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. >25} la} Original Message Var-r From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting >25} ?able Great, happy to. That time works for me no we? want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell {blii?} -A On Monr Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, >315} Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will tryI and make it work. >255} Ron From: I Cc: Maddox, Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:25:51 PM Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailjmamhomd?ggoglem] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks. -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: a We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want met setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell 3* -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, 9 could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. be} 33-} Ron Non Responsive Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866?457?4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A 2} On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski >5 Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 25-2:- Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. >232:- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM Tee} To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Var-r Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (bile) On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 79>} I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won?t work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron From: I Cc: Maddox, Ighn Rigg, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 1:42:12 PM We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me etup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (bills) On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: a Anthony, 23- I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March 3- meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :36l tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won?t work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. ROD From: Emma To: "antnony @goog ggom"; Ronald {15411155} Cc: Maddgx, Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 6:02:00 AM Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866?457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great 3- Original Message a From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A a On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a} To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. etup a dial in or do you are just want to call my 031(5) I -A 3-2- On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, bier} 31'3"} >533- Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron Non Responsive Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: ?lS?90412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: 3% Great >3 Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) >21 Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. have another person from google (bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks, -A or; On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM. wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski are} Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM year To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) 31-23-23- On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, stRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: have} Anthony, 27-23)} I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime are}; between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we 33>} could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. >233} Ron From: WW To: I Cc: Maddgx, Rigg, Michell: Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04:22 AM Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: a} We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. 23-) Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. 21-} That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you >9 just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 3-23-22: 23-3} 1 think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a dif?cult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30v1:30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times he} and dates and we will try and make it work. 22-2-5} 23-h}- Ron From: WM To: I Cc: Maddox, Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:24:25 PM Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, sRonaId.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. 22- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski 3 Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for mesetup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:51 AM, wrote: >5 Anthony. I think it would be helpful ifjohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime be between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone}. Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week. give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. >13 Ron From: I Cc: Maddox, Rigg, Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 2:53:32 AM Got it m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski 3- Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, a -A b- On Mon, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: 21-} We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM 21-} To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting so Great, happy to. That time works for me Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (bye) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Lear-r Anthony, 23-35}- 3:25} >231:- >15} 33-23-33- Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron From: some: TD: W1 Cc: Bongld Smith, Eanigl {Emma}; K?l? ma?a} Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 3:52:51 PM John, Thank you for the additional info. I?ll make sure to check in with our presenters and insure that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there?s any other information that would be helpful in arranging a meeting. Thanks, Nick On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM, wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our V2?v? program {for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone {can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday. March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda john, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. Iwant to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind. please let me know if there?s anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we?re aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I?d lil?e to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who?s intereste . Thanks. Nick From: mammal To: Nickname Cc: Egnald Lgyandg?sk': SmithI ?anig 5,51; Kayla 5&1 Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 1:25:58 PM Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Fromngd, Steve Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 3:22:45 PM Nick, Sorryr for not responding before but we are definitely on planning on a side meeting with you and Anthony and Phil when you come to Washington to discuss the state legislation. Kevin 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Office: 202?366-1?20 From: Nick Hobbs [mailtoznhobbs@google.com] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 12:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda John, I wanted to check in to see if you had any word on when we might be able to meet with Kevin. I also wanted to add Phil Recht to the list of folks from our team that would be attending that meeting. Sorry to pester. I really appreciate your help making this trip happen. Thanks, Nick On Monday, March 12, 2012, Nick Hobbs wrote: John, Thank you for the additional info. I'll make sure to check in with our presenters and insure that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there's any other information that would be helpful in arranging a meeting. Thanks, Nick On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM, wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecuritv: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cvbersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs [mailtoznhobbs@google.com Sent: Thursday, March GS. 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Non Responsive From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:26 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. 1 don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick From: Mamas TD: Cc: Ronald mi ni NHT A ngin Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Date: Thursday, March 15, 201212:2?:23 PM John, Iwanted to check in to see if you had any word on when we might be able to meet with Kevin. I also wanted to add Phil Recht to the list of folks from our team that would be attending that meeting. Sorry to pester. I really appreciate your help making this trip happen. Thanks, Nick On Monday, March 12, 2012, Nick Hobbs wrote: John, Thank you for the additional info. I'll make sure to check in with our presenters and insure that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there's any other information that would be helpful in arranging a meeting. Thanks, Nick On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM, sjohn.maddox@dot.gov> wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accoracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on 01C course we do just that in our V2V program [for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs [mailtornhobbs@google.com] Sent: Thursday. March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Leyandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony ?nalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Non Responsive From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:26 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availabilitv and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, mavbe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cvbersecuritv: someone (can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cvbersecuritv, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cvbersecuritv. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be verv interested in that. Who from vour team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox,_lohn (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We reallyr want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we?re aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who?s interested. Thanks, Nick Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegooglecom] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:48 AM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA Also feel free to call my cell if you have questions or want to get a hold of me 510?919?6668. -A On Thu. Sep 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Anthony Levandowski 3 Anthony - just touching base on this - any dates from your end on a videoconference meeting? Since September and even October are starting to fill up with meetings - potential dates in the October November timeframe would be good for me to use to coordinate within NHTSA on a good meeting date. >22- Tim (NHTSA) If: Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' >5 Subject: RE: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA >3 Anthony: Can you give me a list of dates in September that would work for a 2 hour videoconference? Then I can take those dates, filter those with our team, and lock in a date. We also have videoconference at DOT so we'll work that part out later but thanks for the Google DC option. >23- -Tim- From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegooglecom] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 5:34 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) are Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA If: We would love to do meetings over video If you guys could come to our google of?ce in DC we could have a high quality video Let me know what you think. >3 Thanks, .14 On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM, wrote: Anthony: Per my voicemail - I think your concept of having shorter meetings has merit and we should discuss it further. >>re If we go with shorter meetings (1 ?2 hours), I assume these would not be in?person but would utilize videoconference, web): etc.? I would envision having these at some regular intervals - perhaps quarterly. If during these regularly scheduled meetings, we find a topic that needs more in depth discussion, we can then schedule a face-to-face meeting of longer duration. I can be reached at my mobile: {131(5) >hre ?Tim? raw; From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:29 PM >3r> To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA >232:- Thanks On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM, wrote: brat-r} Yes that's fine - I'll dial you up at that number.. -Tim- Original Message bale} From: Anthony Levandowski hare} Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:12 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA 25-15-15}- Perfect. Do you mind calling my cell at Cheers, 35>} -A On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM, wrote: I'm back in the office Friday - would afternoon on Friday work for youyour time)? Original Message From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:48 AM baa}: Tozjohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Chat about communication with NHTSA >233}? Hi Tim, Wanted to chat with you about how we can make sure google and nhtsa a in the loop uis-a-uis autonomous driving. hi>2>2>22> Let me know when you might have time for a phone call. In general, going forward we would prefer to have short meetings (1hr-ish) vs multi clay updates (like in the past). Let me know what frequency you are hoping to get updates from us. Cheers, From: TD: WM Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Thursday, October 04, 2012 4:35:11 PM Hi Ron. Just want to say a friendly hello as long as we're on the same thread and I started this ball rolling by asking Phil to help me get up to speed. Thanks for understanding. Hope to see you again before too long. David On Oct 4, 2012 4:57 AM, wrote: Chris, Thanks very much for running this to ground so quickly. I spoke to Anthony last night and I regret that this misunderstanding occurred. Every conversation has some potential for confusion. In my limited conversations with Phil have found that I am more up to date on some of your positions that he is. It seems to me that the CA regulatory process is going to be substantially more involved and will be observed by more outside interest than was the case in Nevada. Sol believe good communication will be important between us so misunderstandings are avoided as much as possible. Perhaps we should consider more regular communication as issues progress with CA. In any event you can call and talk about issues directly to me whenever you want. I will let you know how my meetings with the DMV and the Cl?lP go today. Ron From: Chris Urmson [mailto:curmsoanoogleycom] Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 12:35 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Sebastian Thrun Anthony Levandowski ; David Estrada Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron, I think we have gotten to the bottom of what happened, and it looks like some misunderstandings and awkward. unintentional timing. Anthony last talked with Phil sometime around the DNC. At the time he mentioned to Phil the 4 levels of autonomy that NHTSA has been working on as a framework. David Estrada (our internal council) heard about the levels of autonomy for the first time this week and asked Phil about it. Phil didn't know anything about it so David asked him to do some researchifact finding and talk to Kevin. While he was at it, he thought it would be great if Phil would ask about how NHTSA was feeling about CA regulations. This all happened unbeknownst to Sebastian, Anthony and me, in the regular course of David and Phil's work. We think that there was some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding the 4 levels of autonomy vs. 3 levels of regulation. This was new to Phil and he probably used imprecise language since he didn't know anything about it. I can asume that Phil "connected the dots" about an "autonomous vehicle working group" given that somebody must be creating "the three levels of regulation". We greatly value the opportunity to have open conversations with you, and with NHTSA more broadly. Without a strong partnership, we don't believe it will be possible to realize the vision we both share for self-driving technology. We'll continue to be open and transparent with you and NHTSA. Please continue to let us know if an interaction strikes you as anything less than this, and we'll work hard to fix it. Thanks again for yesterday's visit, and your support and enthusiasm for our project, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, Iagree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: scucmso?googmccoma- Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebasdan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: ?sthrun@google.com' 'curmson@google.com' Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new VZV team is an autonomous vehicle team As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars From: Sebastiaolbcuo TD: WM Cc: rm Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Eoogle, resulting in inquiries by Recht and 1iiveinstein Date: Wednesday, October I33, 2012 6:53:43 PM Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. Isync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebashan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I a don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that be is hearing rumors that b- (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations 23- 1} As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new VZV team is an autonomous vehicle 3" team As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? From: Moses TD: Cc: mm Subject: Re: Fvv: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Eoogle, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Thursday, October 04, 2012 3:58:10 PM Ron, no problem. I'm sorry for the confusion and misunderstanding. I think it is a great sign that you're more up-to-date on our positions than our lawyer! We?ll endeavor to do a better job of on our end, and avoid future confusion. Ithink it would be great to have regular communication with you during the process in CA. Anthony is the right guy on our side to setup these meetings, and be the conduit of communication. We, of course, would love it if you ever have a concern or question about what we're doing, that you would reach out and talk with us. Thanks in advance, and I hope your meetings with DMV and CHP are productive, Chris On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 4:56 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Chris, Thanks very much for running this to ground so quickly. I spoke to Anthony last night and I regret that this misunderstanding occurred. Every conversation has some potential for confusion. In my limited conversations with Phil have found that I am more up to date on some of your positions that he is. It seems to me that the CA regulatory process is going to be substantially more involved and will be observed by more outside interest than was the case in Nevada. Sol believe good communication will be important between us so misunderstandings are avoided as much as possible. Perhaps we should consider more regular communication as issues progress with CA. In any event you can call and talk about issues directly to me whenever you want. I will let you know how my meetings with the Dl?v?lV and the CHP go today. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 12:35 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Sebastian Thrun Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron, I think we have gotten to the bottom of what happened, and it looks like some misunderstandings and awkward, unintentional timing. Anthony last talked with Phil sometime around the DNC. At the time he mentioned to Phil the 4 levels of autonomy that NHTSA has been working on as a framework. David Estrada (our internal council) heard about the levels of autonomy for the first time this week and asked Phil about it. Phil didn't know anything about it so David asked him to do some research/fact finding and talk to Kevin. While he was at it, he thought it would be great if Phil would ask about how NHTSA was feeling about CA regulations. This all happened unbeknownst to Sebastian, Anthony and me, in the regular course of David and Phil's work. We think that there was some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding the 4 levels of autonomy vs. 3 levels of regulation. This was new to Phil and he probably used imprecise language since he didn't know anything about it. I can asume that Phil "connected the dots" about an "autonomous vehicle working group" given that somebody must be creating "the three levels of regulation". We greatly value the opportunity to have open conversations with you, and with NHTSA more broadly. Without a strong partnership, we don't believe it will be possible to realize the vision we both share for self-driving technology. We'll continue to be open and transparent with you and NHTSA. Please continue to let us know if an interaction strikes you as anything less than this, and we'll work hard to fix it. Thanks again for yesterday's visit, and your support and enthusiasm for our project, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, I agree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: rm Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebas?an On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, sRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: ?stbtutt@googlecom' ?cucmsor?googleccom' Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebas?an On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian?s email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: 'stbmo@google.com' 'cucmsooccegooglesom' :5 Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) :5 Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new VZV team is an autonomous vehicle team 3: As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars WI 412-983-8681 From: TD: W1 Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:43:14 PM Enjoy. Chris does very good work. Hope you also meet Cliff Mass, who is a humanities person and recognized leader in the field of human computer interaction. He's a delight. Sebasban On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM, wrote: I had a good time in the Law School class. I know why you like to teach. It is so inspiring to interact with bright and enthusiastic young people. 1} On Friday 1 will meet with the Chris and others working on autonomous vehicles. I will let you know what Ithink about what they show and tell me. 3* 3 Ron Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 07:15 PM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and I but it's always the small things that destroy relationships (when left unattended). 23>- Hope you had a goot time at Stanford! 25- Sebastian 3h On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM, wrote: >31 Thank you Sebastian. It isn?t a big deal in this instance. >13 Ron a} Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 07:10 PM 21-} To: Medford, Ronald Cc: curmson@google.com scurmson@google.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein I agree, and our apologies. I honestly don't know what caused this and where this is coming from. But I promise we?ll find out. Sebastian 3-33- On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, >25} ?area 1 agree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. >231:- Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: curmson@google.com scurmson@google.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein >hra Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our ?area conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but we Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. >15} Best Sebastian On Wed. Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM. wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. >bb> From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday. October 03, 2012 {16:41 PM To: ?curmson@google.com' Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous braver} vehicles reaching Googler resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood. Steve (NHTSA) 30>} Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that bb>> (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations Zia-hi}? >bb> As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new team is an autonomous vehicle team 3:23-25} >pp> As to (2}r do you have any idea what he might be referring to? From: TD: W1 Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:15:44 PM I but it's always the small things that destroy relationships (when left unattended). Hope you had a goat time at Stanford! Sebasdan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM, Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein I agree, and our apologies. I honestly don't know what caused this and where this is coming from. But I promise we?ll find out. Sebastian 23> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, 5 Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtozthruanooglecom are Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM a} To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) >5 Cc: curmson@google.com Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. Isync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get >31 back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebastian 31-2- On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. aa> From: Medfordlr Ronald (NHTSA) bar-r Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: 'sthrun@google.com' ?curmson@google.com' Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous rah} vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? are} From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein 2323*} bar-r Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations Dbl->- bar-r As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new V2?v? team is an autonomous vehicle team >225} As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? From: Sebasstaolbcuct TD: WM Cc: rm Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Eoogle, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:10:02 PM I agree, and our apologies. I honestly don't know what caused this and where this is coming from. But I promise we'll find out. Sebasdan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, I agree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. 23- Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: curmson@google.com Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebastian 23>- On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. 35-} From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) >31 Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: 'sthrun@google.com' 'curmson@google.com' are Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous a} vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I 21-} don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous >3 vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that 23-} 33-} (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations be} As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new v2v team is an autonomous vehicle team 31-} As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Non Responsive Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: curmson@google.com Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from: certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. Isync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebasdan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian?s email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: 'sthrun@google.com? 'curmson@google.com? scurmson@google.com> Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don?t understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and 3} Weinstein 2-.- Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations 1} As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new VZV team is an autonomous vehicle team As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Charlie Hale <:halet?? googleeom) Date: April 11, 2012 8:55:10 PM EDT To: ?ellan.lieu@dot.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting with David That'd be great. lfyou let us know how much time he has available and where Anthony should plan to meet him, he?ll be there. Thanks again. ?Charlie On Wed, Apr 1 1, 2012 at 1:20 PM, wrote: David has time at 10am on the 26th. right after his keynote in Coho. Would that work for Anthony? On Apr 1 2012. at 3:05 AM, "Charlie Hale" <11 l? 11 meailtozh? 1 'iovl ?1111253:- wrote: Great, thanks Chan. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:56 PM: (elm wrote: I can't recall off the top of my head if he will be in Detroit for SAE, so let me check his schedule. If he's there, I'm sure we can make sure Anthony has time with David. From: Charlie Hale Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:10:29 ?0700 To: Chan Lieu <0han.lieu Subjeet: Meeting with David Hi Chan. Anthony will be attending the SAE World Congress later this month and was hoping to grab some time with David while he's there. Do you know what his schedule is between and ifhe'd have time to see Anthony? Hope you're doing well, -Charlie Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps 6: Research 415.242.22o4 From: momma TD: WM Subject: Re: Meeting Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:0?228 PM Thanks Ron, I am not the right person but I should be able to find the right person Let me get back to you next week with a contact name for you to pass along. Looking forward to our discussion later this month! Cheers, -A On Thur Mar 15, 2012 at 9:41 AM, wrote: Anthony, I would like to follow-up on our last conversation on the hosting of the SHRP II data. a Our Volpe Center is currently conducting a review for NHTSA and FHWA on what would be required in order to host such a large database and to provide access to it. I don't know if you are the appropriate person but we would like to arrange a time for the Volpe staff working on the project to explain the requirements for hosting the system and discuss how the privacy issues have to handled. If you are the right person we would like to arrange such a discussion when you are here. If not I wonder if you could help me identify the appropriate person(s} at Google to discuss this with. a Look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks. a Ron From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) To: W531. Subject: RE: Meeting Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 5:32:00 PM Thanks Anthony. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:07 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Thanks Ron, I am not the right person but I should be able to find the right person Let me get back to you next week with a contact name for you to pass along. Looking forward to our discussion later this month! Cheers, -A On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 9:41 AM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Anthony, I would like to follow-up on our last conversation on the hosting of the SHRP II data. 23- Our Volpe Center is currently conducting a review for NHTSA and FHWA on what would he required in order to host such a large database and to provide access to it. 22> a I don't know if you are the appropriate person but we would like to arrange a time for the Volpe staff working on the project to explain the requirements for hosting the system and discuss how the privacy issues have to handled. If you are the right person we would like to arrange such a discussion when you are here. If not I wonder if you could help me identify the appropriate personts) at Google to discuss this with. Look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks. 25- Ron From: ghr's TD: Medford, Ronald mt! Subject: Re: Next Week Date: Sunday, October 21, 2012 5:03:53 PM Ron, sorry, just to be clear, should I meet you at the hotel, or the restaurant? BesL Chris On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 1:59 PM, Chris Urmson {curmson@ggogle,ggm> wrote: Fantastic, thanks Ron. Looking forward to it, Chris On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM, ggu> wrote: Good Chris, Iam a fan of Thai. Ifound a place close to your hotel and at the Georgetown waterfront. The addresses 3000 Street, NW. Iwill see you there tomorrow night at 7:30. Ron Sent with Good From: Chris Urmson [gurmson@google,ggm] Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 03:47 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Next Week Ron, I have a slight preference for Thai or American but enjoy all three. Chris On Oct 21, 2012 10:57 AM, wrote: Chris, Do you prefer Thai, Italian or American? Sent with Good From: Chris Urmson [curmson@google.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 07:29 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Will do, I'm looking forward to dinner. Thanks again for the offer, it'll sure beat eating alone on the road! Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Chris, i will look for a place for dinner around your hotel and shoot you an email. thin 7'30 Monday should be a good time for you to arrive and settled in. The Secretary was impressed. He said something like those guys are amazing. He is impressed with what you guys are tackling. Thank your folks for making it a meaningful visit for him on such short notice. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 04:45 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Ron, sorry, Iwas (quite literally) just about to email you. I'm flying back Tuesday night4:31 on Monday. They've got me put up at the Ritz Carlton at 3100 South Street, NW (thank you Swedish embassy Is there somewhere near there that would work for you? When would make sense? I hope the Secretary enjoyed his visit. The folks here were excited to have the opportunity to meet with him and chat. Thanks for making that happen. Best Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM, wrote: Chris, Not sure what your plans are for arriving and departing DC for Tuesday morning meeting. If you want to have dinner, let me know. Ron Sent with Good Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-933?5531 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars i WI 412;9_8_3;6_6_81 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-8681 From: ghr's TD: WM Subject: Re: Next Week Date: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:45:42 PM Ron, sorry, I was (quite literally) just about to email you. I'm flying back Tuesday night, but Iget in to IAD at 4:31 on Monday. They've got me put up at the Ritz Carlton at 3100 South Street, NW (thank you Swedish embassy Is there somewhere near there that would work for you? When would make sense? I hope the Secretary enjoyed his visit. The folks here were excited to have the opportunity to meet with him and that. Thanks for making that happen. Best Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM, wrote: Chris, Not sure what your plans are for arriving and departing DC for Tuesday morning meeting. If you want to have dinner, let me know. Ron Sent with Good Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 From: ghr's TD: WM Subject: Re: Next Week Date: Friday, October 19, 2012 T221332 PM Will do, I'm looking forward to dinner. Thanks again for the offer, it'll sure beat eating alone on the road! Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM, wrote: Chris, I will look for a place for dinner around your hotel and shoot you an email. thin 7:30 Monday should be a good time for you to arrive and settled in. The Secretary was impressed. He said something like those guys are amazing. He is impressed with what you guys are tackling. Thank your folks for making it a meaningful visit for him on such short notice. From: Chris Urmson [mailtozcurmson@google.com] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 04:45 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Ron, sorry, I was (quite literally) just about to email you. I'm flying back Tuesday night4:31 on Monday. They've got me put up at the Ritz Carlton at 3100 South Street, NW (thank you Swedish embassy Is there somewhere near there that would work for you? When would make sense? I hope the Secretary enjoyed his visit. The folks here were excited to have the opportunity to meet with him and chat. Thanks for making that happen. Best, Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM, wrote: Chris, Not sure what your plans are for arriving and departing DC for Tuesday morning meeting. If you want to have dinner, let me know. 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Sent with Good From: Chris Urmson [cutmsoi?googiecom] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 07:29 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Will do, I'm looking forward to dinner. Thanks again for the offer, it'll sure beat eating alone on the road! Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM, wrote: Chris, I will look for a place for dinner around your hotel and shoot you an email. thin 2:30 Monday should be a good time for you to arrive and settled in. The Secretary was impressed. He said something like those guys are amazing. He is impressed with what you guys are tackling. Thank your folks for making it a meaningful visitfor him on such short notice. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 04:45 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Ron, sorry, Iwas (quite literally) just about to email you. I?m flying back Tuesday night4:31 on Monday. They've got me put up at the Ritz Carlton at 3100 South Street, NW (thank you Swedish embassy Is there somewhere near there that would work for you? When would make sense? I hope the Secretary enjoyed his visit. The folks here were excited to have the opportunity to meet with him and chat. Thanks for making that happen. Best, Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM, wrote: Chris, Not sure what your plans are for arriving and departing DC for Tuesday morning meeting. If you want to have dinner, let me know. Ron Sent with Good (W) Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars ourmson@google.oom 412-933-6601 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars WI 412% Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412-983?6681 From: sodium Tu: Subject: RE: Next Week Date: Sunday, October 21, 2012 3:42:46 PM Ron, I have a slight preference for Thai or American but enjoy all three. Chris On Oct 21, 2012 10:57 AM, wrote: Chris, Do you prefer Thai, Italian or American? Sent with Good From: Chris Urmson [gurmsganoogle,gom] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 07:29 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Will do, I'm looking forward to dinner. Thanks again for the offer, it'll sure beat eating alone on the road! Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM, wrote: Chris, I will look for a place for dinner around your hotel and shoot you an email. I thin 7:30 Monday should be a good time for you to arrive and settled in. The Secretary was impressed. He said something like those guys are amazing. He is impressed with what you guys are tackling. Thank your folks for making it a meaningful visit for him on such short notice. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 04:45 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next Week Ron, sorry, Iwas (quite literally) just about to email you. I'm flying back Tuesday night4:31 on Monday. They've got me put up at the Ritz Carlton at 3100 South Street, NW (thank you Swedish embassy Is there somewhere near there that would work for you? When would make sense? I hope the Secretary enjoyed his visit. The folks here were excited to have the opportunity to meet with him and chat. Thanks for making that happen. Best, Chris On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM, wrote: Chris, Not sure what your plans are for arriving and departing DC for Tuesday morning meeting. If you want to have dinner, let me know. Ron Sent with Good Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?953?5531 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-933-5531 Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski [mailto:anthonnggoogleLom] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for mefus. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our wayI towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday. except for one important one: 3} How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 3* Let me know. >John 202-329-4162 >John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration D- Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox,john (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for mer?us. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our way towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: If: a How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 22> Let me know. 2} >John 202-329-4162 John Maddox D- 3 Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 23- Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski [mailto:anthonnggooglecom] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for mefus. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our wayI towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday. except for one important one: 2} How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 2hr 23* 1} Let me know. >John 202-329-4162 2hr 23* >John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration D- Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Nick Hobbs Date: October 19, 2011 7:19:04 PM EDT To: "Lieu, Chan Subject: Non-Disclosure Agreement for Google Visit Chan, In working on our presentations for the visit to DC, it has come to our attention that we're currently not under any Non-Disclosure Agreement. We would like to speak openly about many details of our current work, however, to do that with such a large group, we will need to insure we have a proper NBA in place. Doing so is quite easy. All you need to do is review out online NBA, and if you agree to the terms, fill out and submit the form. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Nick Non Responsive From: Calvin Johnson Sent: 3t], 2012 5:45 PM To:Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Google visit Hi Time, I wanted to touch base about rescheduling Google's visit to VRTC. We would like to suggest meeting on August 27th and 28th (Monday and Tuesday). We would fly in on the 27th and be able to meet that afternoon and have the full day on the 27th. Does this work for you? Best, Calvin Calvin Johnson i Self?Driving Cars johnsonoahtia?googietcom 650.924.8063 From: {hrs To: magnet, E51th Cc: ?grgig ?angara: Sebastian Thrun: Anthony Mg?fgrd, Ronald Rigg, Michelle Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31:56 AM Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1-3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 292-355-9932 (bii?l (can) HTSA 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars WI 412-983-6681 From: WW Tu: Cc: NHT A W'anng Esther Rigg, Kancey Amani David Estrada" Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: RE: Ron Medford"s visit Date: Wednesday, October I33, 2012 2:53:24 PM What senior executive will be present? Thanks Georgette Brammcr Ut?parimcnl ofTia]ispm'lalion Ullit?c ol' the Secretary Associate Director [or Scheduling .r'irlvancc 202 sari-so 1-0 (1-11 (bile) From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medford, Ronald Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick brie?ng of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage 1' testing I build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmson@google.com' {curmson oo e.com>; 'anthonlegooglerom' Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit He),r guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara?google.com; curmson?google.com; anthonyl?google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Ron! Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27', 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther Cc: Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@google.com; curmson@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' {thruanooglecomk? Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: '?w?gmg?mm' : 'imm?gmg?mm Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandaranooglecom; curmsong?lgooglecom; anthonlegooglecom; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:l6 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to Visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his Visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 22? 2 (W5) cell] NHTSA W44-209 120C:l NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 From: Wagner. Esther mu I sat To: "gnr'g HEmsgn" Cc: ?grgig ?gngarg: ?ghg?ign NHT A Rigg, Michell: Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Elf-:28 AM Wonderful. Thanks all! From: Chris Urmson [mailtoxurmson@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31 AM To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: Sergio Gandara; Sebastian Thrun: Anthony Levandowski; Medforcl, Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1?3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, ; Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood?s scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: Wm; anthonyl@google,com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, sEsther.Wagner@dot.gov> wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Run is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 22- - 2 (bills) (cell) NHTSA 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 From: 5hr: TD: WM Cc: Brammgr, roan; Anthony 3gba?tian wagngr, Rigg, Rance! Amani David Estrada" Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield; Megan Smith; Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:09:30 PM Ron, Megan Smith, VP Google[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policyr work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: Chris, Hopefullv in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron Non Responsive Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday. October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmsoanooglecom' 'anthonyl@google.com? Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: gurmson@google,gom; anthonyl@google,com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Iam looking forward to seeing Sebasuan On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 22(cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave. SE Washington. DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars WI Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmson@google.com? ?anthonyl@google.com' Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's Visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood?s scheduler and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [Wm] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@google.eom; eurmson@google.eom; anthongl@google.eom; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst I - . - I - (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 2012 6:3? PM To: 'curmsoanoogle.com' Cc: Brammer, Georgette Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris, From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 2012 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony,?r Levandowski Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith Leslie Miller {lfmiller@google.com> Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP GoogleDt] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from l[Stoogle can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Anthony Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White Dmitri Dolgov {ddolgovt?lgooglexom}; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Georgette, unfortunately, our executive team for this area are traveling. Dmitri Dolgov and Andrew Chatham, two of our most senior engineers would be available to host the visit. Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM, wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Georgette Brammer US. Department of'l?ransportation Of?ce (11' the Secretary Associate Director [or Scheduling 8; Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmson@google.com' wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 22? 2 (we) can NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars ill 412-933-6531 Ehris Urmson ll Self-Driving Cars II G0 gle Davis White . I. a I Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:37 PM To: ?curmson@google.com' Cc: Brammer, Georgette 'amboniLngg?mm'; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kancey, Amani ?fmiller@google.com' Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony Levandowski santhonvl@google.come; Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada idestradanooglecomb; Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP Googlebc] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmsoanoogle,cgm' rm 'anthonyl@ggogleiggm? Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possiny of the Secretary Visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good (W) From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: mm; m; anthonyl@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Iarn looking forward to seeing Sebas?an On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analysi 292?355?9932 Egg?$29973 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Bhris Urmson Self-Driving Cars II WW 412m Chris Urmson \l Self?Driving Cars 412m Go gle Davis White I . I. I (WW Go gle Davis White I . I . a I (P): Non Responsive From: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:3? PM To: 'curmson@g00gle.com' Cc: Brammer, Georgette ?anthenlegoegleLom'; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani 'desttada?googleml'; 'nfairfielngooglecom'; Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony Levandowski Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith ; Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP GoogleDt] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron Non Responsive Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' ; Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmson@google.com' Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: sgandara@google.com; curmson@google.com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's Visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2? 2 (bli?i cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson ll Self-Driving Cars ll Wi 412W Chris Urmson ll Self-Driving Cars ll i 412- - 1 Go gle Davis White I . I. a I 55525342455 Non Responsive From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:37 PM To: 'curmson@google.com? Cc: Brammer, Georgette Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani rlfmillerCtillgoogleLom' Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony Levandowski Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada siestrada?googlemnx Davis White sda?aahjte?googlemp: Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield {nfairfielngoogle.com>; Megan Smith {megans?ggooglegomx Leslie Miller < fmi l Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP Google[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. were looking forward to the secretaryls visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, <3m1?MediQ?QdoLgm> wrote: Ch ris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson [mailtozcurmson@google.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03. 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Anthony Levandowski 4-Way: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun ?thruanooglecom}; Wagner, Esther Rice. Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White wrote: All Ron is still hoping to 1visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his 1visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1?3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 2 2- - 2 793-252-39?3 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars ll gurmson@ggogle.gom 412? 1 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 From: I To: "antnony @ggog ggom" Subject: Re: Slides. HI. FL and Happy new year Date: Monday, january 23, 20121:05:41 AM Anthony, I recall that you have moved to a new location. Could you give me the new address again. Thanks, Ron m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: 20, 2012 02:29 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Slides, HI, FL and Happy new year Ron, Happy new year! Wanted to let you know that we just found out that the HI legislation efforts last night. We had nothing to do with this (despite quote about google exec stating reliability ?gures). We will engage them and make sure the outcome is appropriate. Also wanted to let you know that we will be in FL next week to follow up with Representative Brandes? introduction of his bill (which he did initially without our participation but we have since been involved). I wanted to notify you that we ?nally shipped you the slides from our last meeting (you can tracking FedEx tracking number 797946607709). We also submitted a copy to Kevin Vincent's office. We apologize for the delay. It just took our lawyers awhile to navigate the confidentiality process. Hope all is well. I look forward to seeing you in California monday! Thanks, Anthony Levandowski From: I To: "antnony ggom" Subject: Re: Slides. HI. FL and Happy new year Date: Friday,]anuary 20, 2012 3:32:08 PM Anthony, Thanks for the update. Look forward to seeing you next week. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: 20, 2012 02:29 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Slides, HI, FL and Happy new year Ron, Happy new year! Wanted to let you know that we just found out that the HI legislation efforts last night. We had nothing to do with this {despite quote about google exec stating reliability ?gures). We will engage them and make sure the outcome is appropriate. Also wanted to let you know that we will be in FL next week to follow up with Representative Brandes? introduction of his bill (which he did initially without our participation but we have since been involved). I wanted to notify you that we ?nally shipped you the slides from our last meeting (you can tracking FedEx tracking number 797946607709). We also submitted a copy to Kevin Vincent's office. We apologize for the delay. It just took our lawyers awhile to navigate the confidentiality process. Hope all is well. I look forward to seeing you in California monday! Thanks, Anthony Levandowski From: TD: WM Subject: Re: Slides. HI. FL and Happy new year Date: Monday, january 23, 20121121537 AM We are at 2011 steirling court. Feel free to call me when you get close (bjf?j Cheers, -A On 22, 2012 at 10:05 PM, wrote: Anthony, I recall that you have moved to a new location. Could you give me the new address again. Thanks, Ron 23>- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday,January 20, 2012 02:29 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Slides, HI, FL and Happy new year ?2 Ron, Happy new year! 3s. Wanted to let you know that we just found out that the HI legislation 2* efforts last night. We had nothing to do with this (despite quote about google exec stating reliability figures). We will engage them and make sure the outcome is appropriate. Also wanted to let you know that we will be in FL next week to follow up with Representative Brandes? introduction of his bill (which he did initially without our participation but we have since been involved}. I wanted to notify you that we finally shipped you the slides from our 3 last meeting {you can tracking FedEx tracking number 797946607709). We also submitted a copy to Kevin Vincent's office. We apologize for the delay. It just took our lawyers awhile to navigate the con?dentiality process. 22> Hope all is well. I look forward to seeing you in California monday! 23>- Thanks. Anthony Levandowski From: I To: Subject: Re: Slides, HI, FL and Happy new year Date: Monday, January 23, 201211:53:46 AM Thanks On Jan 23, 2012, at 8:15 AM, "Anthony Levandowski" {We wrote: We are at 2011 steirling court. Feel free to call me when you get close (131(5) Cheers, -A On Sun,Jan 22, 2012 at 10:05 PM, wrote: 3* Anthony, I recall that you have moved to a new location. Could you give me the new address again. Thanks, Ron 3} Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday,January 20, 2012 02:29 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Slides, HI, FL and Happy new year Ron, Happy new year! Wanted to let you know that we just found out that the HI legislation efforts last night. We had nothing to do with this (despite quote about google exec stating reliability figures). We will engage them and make sure the outcome is appropriate. Also wanted to let you know that we will be in FL next week to follow up with Representative Brandes' introduction of his bill (which he did initially without our participation but we have since been involved). I wanted to notify you that we finally shipped you the slides from our last meeting (you can tracking FedEx tracking number 797946607709). We also submitted a copy to Kevin Vincent's of?ce. We apologize for the delay. It just took our lawyers awhile to navigate the confidentiality process. ?a Hope all is well. I look forward to seeing you in California monday! Thanks, Anthony Levandowski From: TD: WM Subject: Re: Talk Date: Friday, August 03, 2012 1:29:04 AM Ron thanks for contacting me! Sign of a great relationship Best Sebasdan On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 3:21 PM, wrote: 2* Sebastian, I appreciated the call today. Your help has already generated action. Tha nks, Ron Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun 3- Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:41 AM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a Subject: Re: Talk Great - looking forward talking to you, Ron! Sebastian a On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 3:49 AM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I will you at noon (my time) today. Ron Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtozthruanooglecom Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 01:05 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Talk 2-) >31 Ron very happy to. Tomorrow noon your time works for me (131(5) or Friday 4pm. are Sebastian 23-} On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM, wrote: Sebastian, Ebb-)- 1 hope this email finds you and your family doing well. 33>} 3-23-25 we: are} Iwould like to have a brief phone conversation when you are available. >52; 3-23-25 3-33-25- >33} >79 23-23} 3?33"} >13} Than ks, Ron Medford From: Sebastianle TD: WM Subject: Re: Talk Date: Thursday, August 02, 20?1210:41:54 AM Great - looking forward talking to you, Ron! Sebasdan On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 3:49 AM, a Ron Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 91:05 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Talk 1} Ron very happy to. Tomorrow noon your time works for me (him) or 3- Fridayr 4pm. 3 Sebastian b- On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM, wrote: Sebastian, lav} 23-23- is} I hope this email finds you and your family doing well. I would like to have a brief phone conversation when you are available. 33-} 23-2:- ?a?e Thanks, 23-23- 3-2-1- Ron Medford lav} is} 22-3:- From: Widow TO: I Subject: RE: Talk Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 2:32:43 PM 3pm my time and 6pm yours I can make work Sebastian On Oct 24, 2012 11:22 AM, wrote: Sebasdan, I interpreted the time as your 2 pm your time, not mine. I am in a large meeting outside of the Department, and no easy way to call. Sorry for the confusion. Available any other time today? I will be tied up here for the. Nest 2.5 hours. Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [thrun@google.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 02:12 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Talk Ron Did I miss your call? Sebasoan On Oct 23, 2012 9:11 PM, "Sebastian Thrun" <1hmo?googlemm> wrote: Absolutely. Some time tomorrow? Iwould have time 2pm EST tomorrow Best Sebasdan 650 799 0606 On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM, wrote: Sebastian, If you have a few minutes sometime this week, Iwould like to have a discussion. Not at all urgent. By the way, Chris did a nice job today at the Volvo sponsored seminar on autonomous vehicle policy. :1 Thanks, Ron From: Emmam TD: WM Cc: ?aul, Roger Maddox, lohn Tim cullinane?googlecom Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06:14 PM Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. BesL Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson [mailto:' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) CC: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8.1 John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. glass/L From: Calvin Johnson [mailto:' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald anthonlegooglecom;Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. BeSt. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFl concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 9?03? From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'iohnsoncalvianoogletom'; Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functionolsofety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM .EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandovvski santhon I oo le.com> Cc: Roger Saul TimJOhnson 4Tim ohnson dot. ov> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06? 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ithsongalvin@goggle,gom 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ithsongalvin@goggle,gom 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson {Adecco Con-tractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: hn it til v1: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson (Wm Anthony Levanclowski anthonyl google.eom> Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my ?drafts? folder for all of this time. From: ?au. Roger TD: W1 Cc: Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 9:5?241 AM I don?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggen'EDFl concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: {?'ohnmnaddox @dot. Iov} Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:4l AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson {johnsongalving? Anthony Levandowski Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. From: swam TD: Cc: Rgnald Tim Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49:39 PM I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 81 John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. may? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): ambaoxl?goog?mmUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see anyr problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerlEDFt concepts for automated systems KevI parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 25262 - Google involvement in SAE 9103? From: Maddox.John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'anthonlegoogleLom?;Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJOhnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Brian Cullinane Date: June 1, 2012 12:33:02 PM EDT T0: Calvin Johnson ('ohnsoncalvin a 1no CC: {Roger?aul?fg d91,ggv>, 1' 69 swank Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jnn'12 Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week's visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentationsr'demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-ln-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brien Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are ?ying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to ?y at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, are you ?ying toffrom Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. RAJ/jam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday. May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 20] 2 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on deveioping test to address hazards and functionai safety approach etc, both on the ?ll rather than on the 8Lh as Ron was hoping. 909% From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox.]ohn Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Fridav to Thursdav. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerrEDFi concepts tor automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE gleam Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: mm: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson (Tim. Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 03Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adeoco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsoncalvin google.com 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adeoco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsoncalvin googlecom 6511.2 Calvin Johnson Adeoco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsonca]vin@ goog]c.com 6512.2 1 Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self? Driving Cars johnsonca]vin@ goog]e.com @5111 B?an Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] From: To: "ca yin Ronald (Nulsm Cc: madden-t, Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun"12 Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 PM Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks Roam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger (NHTSA): Maddox,John anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim tullinane@google.torn Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there, Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson [malltoz' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com: Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 1 have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald W?ohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?03Jun'l 2 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31,2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Fridav from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggertEDFt concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE 91311? Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski anthonyl googleeomh CC: Roger Saul 1'er.S'aul ?3dot. Tim Johnson {TimJohnson@dot.g10v> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google 1risit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adeceo Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsoncalvin google.oom 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecoo Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsoncalvi yooglecom Calvin Johnson Adeccn Contractor: Gnogle: Self?Driving Cars johnsoncalvin@ googlncom 650.214.6068 From: To: Eau. Roget [MHl?at Cc: Ronald Tim Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48:19 AM Attachments: Goo Ie Edits-Tentative A ends for Goo Ie visit to VRTC 06-08 un"12.doc Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri?EDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Ems? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'anthonlegoogletom';Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June i?th moved to the .53th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski , Anthony Levandowski anthonyl google.eom:> Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson <2Ti1n.Johnson@dot.goy> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Non Responsive On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, CalvinJohnson <'ohnsoncalvin oo Ie com> wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, {Roger,5aul@dot,gov> wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/trorn Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim Wm Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald anthouyl??gmgtemlumnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Waist wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7Th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, <39g??gl?d?goy> wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 - 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 9W From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: sjohn.maddox@dot.gova~ Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski ?1 Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Conrractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 60214 08 Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Geegle[x] From: Eal?Lleh?m TD: Cc: Ronald Tim cullinane?googlecom Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:12:02 PM HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying toffrorn Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. {Ruse From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox,John anthonyIngogle,;om;Johnson, Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, Mayr 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald anthonlegooglecom;Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion bv Google on developing test to address hazards andfancti'oaal safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. 91%? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford, Ronald WUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idori?t see anv problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can plavr it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday, 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems - Keyr parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE 91%? From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: {'ohn maddox dot ov> Date: Mallr 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson <1iohnsongalvianoogle,gom>, Anthony Levandowski {anthon I oo le.com> Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06? 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars i0hnsoncalvin@google.c0m 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvin@google.com 650.214.6068 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) TD: mm." i Cc: bladdng lohngoni Tim Brian gullinang Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, lvlayr 31. 2012 4:33:00 PM Yes, ifatall possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31. 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron at John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the Bill as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford. Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: I don?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri'EDFl concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE are? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'aamamgmg?mm?ohnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, lwonder it it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Fridav and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anvthing that vou are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,john (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, Mayr 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-0Eijun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski I If) I m2:- Ce: Roger Saul (Wm Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my ?drafts? folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adeeco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars johnsongalvi 9?3 goggle,gom Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . 1 IV. 650.214.6068 From: San, Eager I 5.51 To: gin Cc: Ronald Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, lvlazi,r 31,201211:20:11 AM Attachments: Goo Ie Edits-Tentative A ends for Goo Ie visit to VRTC 06-03 un"12.doc I?ll let Ron E?v John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards andfaricti'anal safety approach etc. both on the ?m rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see anv problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Fridav to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerrEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE gleam Non Responsive Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski anthonyl googleeom> CC: Roger Saul Tim Johnson {TimJohnson@dot.t1tw> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars . 1 Iv. To: iebas?an?tout Subject: RE: Thursday,r Date: Monday. August 12. 201312:08:03 PM How about From: thrun@google.com [mailtozthrun@google.com] On Behalf Of Sebastian Thrun Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 1:35 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Thursday I would be happy to come to the Best Sebastian On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 5:36 PM, wrote: Ok, if you tell me where you will be i will find someplace near you where we can meet for lunch. Non Responsive From: Welcomed TD: WM Subject: Re: Tomorrow Date: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:31:08 PM Might be 10min late. I am giving a talk that ends at -A On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Anthony Levandowski {anthonyl@google.com> wrote: Works for me. Happy to do it then. Please call my cell. (M6) 2* -A a On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM, wrote: Anthony, >9 Does 5 pm. (eastern time work) on Wednesday work? 23-} Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonyl@google.com] a} Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 05:25 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow Hi Ron, are Just saw your sorry. a} Can we talk next week? Wednesday I am open, Monday is really tight. 3-2- -A >9 On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, wrote: Anthony, 23)} 33>} Are you available to talk tomorrow afternoon for a few minutes about SHRP 1 have time between 3-4 pm. If this doesn't work for you perhaps are} Monday or Wednesday next week? hie->- 25-h} Thanks, Ron From: WE To: "gummy ggom" Subject: Re: Tomorrow Date: Friday, April 06, 2012 6:55:20 PM Anthony, Does 5 p.m. (eastern time work) on Wednesday work? Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 05:25 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow Hi Ron, Just saw your sorry. Can we talk next week? Wednesday I am open, Monday is really tight. -A On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, wrote: Anthony, 25- Are you available to talk tomorrow afternoon for a few minutes about SHRP I have time between 3-4 pm. If this doesn't work for you perhaps Monday or Wednesday next week? 22-- Thanks, Ron From: WW TD: WM Subject: Re: Tomorrow Date: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:30:10 PM Works for me. Happy to do it then. Please call my cell. On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM, wrote: Anthony, 22> a Does 5 pm. (eastern time work) on Wednesday work? 23- 1} Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 05:25 PM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow Hi Ron, >Just saw your sorry. a Can we talk next week? Wednesday I am open, Monday is really tight. ?2 -A 22> a On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, sRonald.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: Anthony, 22-3:- Are you available to talk tomorrow afternoon for a few minutes about SH RP I have time between 3-4 pm. If this doesn't work for you perhaps Monday or Wednesday next week? 33-} 23-2:- ?e?a Thanks, Ron From: WW TD: W1 CC: Rigg, Subject: Re: Tomorrow Date: Monday, April 09, 2012 3:56:06 PM Will do thanks, -A On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 12:44 PM, wrote: Anthony, just call when you are available when you are finished. 202-366-4901 a- Thanks, Ron On Apr 9, 2012, at 1:31 PM, "Anthony Levandowski" wrote: 25- Might be 10min late. I am giving a talk that ends at -A >5 On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Anthony Levandowski 21-} wrote: Works for me. Happy to do it then. Please call my cell. (bli?l .31. Tara-)- On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM, wrote: Anthony, snp> Does 5 pm. (eastern time work) on Wednesday work? Original Message Ear-?3?} From: Anthony Levandowski lmailtozanthonyl@google.coml were} Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 05:25 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow Hi Ron, saw your sorry. Can we talk next week? Wednesday I am open, Monday is really tight. >335} -A 23-3-5} snp> On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, wrote: Anthony, Are you available to talk tomorrow afternoon for a few minutes about SHRP I have time between 3-4 pm. If this doesn't work for you perhaps Monday or Wednesday next week? Dir?r}: Thanks, Ron Fronw: I To: Cc: Subject: Re: Tomorrow Date: Monday, April 09, 2012 3:44:28 PM Anthony, just call when you are available when you are ?nished. 202-366-4901 Thanks, Ron On Apr 9, 2012, at 1:31 PM, "Anthony Levandowski" santhonyl@google.com> wrote: Might be 10min late. I am giving a talk that ends at -A On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Anthony Levandowski a wrote: Works for me. >31 Happy to do it then. Please call my cell. >3 >9 On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM, wrote: Anthony, Dab} Does 5 pm. (eastern time work) on Wednesday work? 23-23-25 Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonlegoogleLom Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 05:25 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow 23-23} Far-r Hi Ron, >b>Just saw your sorry. we:- Can we talk next week? Wednesday I am open, Monday is really tight. 25-23-13- Dab} On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, wrote: Anthony, 3-23-25} Are you available to talk tomorrow afternoon for a few minutes about SHRP I have time between 3-4 pm. If this doesn?t work for you perhaps Monday or Wednesday next week? 35>} Thanks, Ron From: I To: Cc: hr Subject: RE: Visit Date: Monday, December 19. 2011 3:51:10 PM Thanks, see you then. m-vDriginal Messagev-m From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:48 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: Visit 10am it is. We have changed we are now at 2011 Stierling court mapMon, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM, wrote: re- Anthony, the 23rd would be fine. How about 10 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:22 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) 2* Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: Visit 3- Hi Ron, a Great to hear from you. We?d love to catch up and discuss with you a anything we might be of help with regarding SHRP2 and v-v. 25- I know sebastian will be in germany over the weekend and through the 25th. I am joining him there 25th. We could meet in the am of the 23rd if that works for you. -A On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM, wrote: Sebastian and Anthony, 22-3:- 33-} Good morning, I am writing because I will be in San Francisco to hold a a} hearing on our proposed fuel economyIGHG rule on January 24th. Iwas hoping to have a chance to discuss with you an issue related to TRB's SHRP 2 >31 (naturalistic driving study that is currently underway. There are issues related to data analysis, storage and public availability that I would like to discuss if you have a little time. Also, maybe we can spend a few are minutes catching up on what is happening with our v-v project. I will are arriving in San Francisco over the weekend, so I am available anytime other ea than the 24th. I will be leaving some time on the 25th. >3 I hope all is well with you and that you and your families have a great >3 holiday. >23- Thanks, Ron Medford 23-} 33-} From: WW TD: W1 Cc: hr Subject: Re: Visit Date: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:42:32 PM 10am it is. We have changed we are now at 2011 Stierling court map{111; liu? -A On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM, wrote: Anthony, the 23rd would be fine. How about 10 3- 3 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:22 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: Visit Hi Ron, ?2 Great to hear from you. We?d love to catch up and discuss with you anything we might be of help with regarding SHRP2 and V-V. I know sebastian will be in germany over the weekend and through the 25th. I am joining him there 25th. We could meet in the am of the 23rd if that works for you. -A On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM, wrote: Sebastian and Anthony, ra> a} Good morning, I am writing because I will be in San Francisco to hold a >31 hearing on our proposed fuel rule on January 24th. Iwas hoping to have a chance to discuss with you an issue related to TRB's SHRP 2 21-} (naturalistic driving study that is currently underway. There are issues >9 related to data analysis, storage and public availability that I would like to discuss if you have a little time. Also, maybe we can spend a few minutes catching up on what is happening with our v-v project. I will arriving in San Francisco over the weekend, so I am available anytime other than the 24th. I will be leaving some time on the 25th. >31 I hope all is well with you and that you and your families have a great holiday. ra> 23-23- Thanks, Ron Medford From: I To: Cc: hr Subject: RE: Visit Date: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:41:32 PM Anthony, the 23rd would be fine. How about 10 m-vDriginal Messagev-m From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:22 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: ?v'isit Hi Ron, Great to hear from you. We'd love to catch up and discuss with you anything we might be of help with regarding TRB's and V-V. I know sebastian will be in germany over the weekend and through the 25th. I am joining him there 25th. We could meet in the am of the 23rd if that works for you. -A On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM, wrote: 2* Sebastian and Anthony, Good morning, I am writing because I will be in San Francisco to hold a re hearing on our proposed fuel economyi'GHG rule on January 24th. Iwas hoping to have a chance to discuss with you an issue related to SHRP 2 (naturalistic driving study that is currently underway. There are issues related to data analysis, storage and public availability that I would like a to discuss if you have a little time. Also, maybe we can spend a few minutes catching up on what is happening with our V-V project. I will 2* arriving in San Francisco over the weekend. so I am available anytime other than the 24th. I will be leaving some time on the 25th. 12:- 23> re I hope all is well with you and that you and your families have a great holiday. Thanks, Ron Medford b- From: WM TD: WM Subject: Slides. HI. FL and Happy new year Date: Friday,]anuary 20, 2012 2:29:43 PM Ron, Happy new year! Wanted to let you know that we just found out that the HI legislation efforts last night. We had nothing to do with this (despite quote about google exec stating reliability ?gures). We will engage them and make sure the outcome is appropriate. Also wanted to let you know that we will be in FL next week to follow up with Representative Brandes' introduction of his bill (which he did initially without our participation but we have since been involved). I wanted to notify you that we finally shipped you the slides from our last meeting (you can tracking FedEx tracking number 79794660??09). We also submitted a copy to Kevin Vincent's office. We apologize for the delay. It just took our lawyers awhile to navigate the con?dentiality process. Hope all is well. I look forward to seeing you in California monday! Thanks. Anthony Levandowski From: ?astitLLu TD: WEE Subject: Thanks for visiting Google Date: Sunday, November 04, 2012 10:09:05 PM Hi Ronald, I wanted to drop you a quick note to follow up on our very short introduction during your visit to Google last week and thank you for taking so much time with us! David David T. Lu Product Manager - Self-Driving Cars davidtzlu@doodle.com 415-997-9985 From: Mm To: I Subject: Traveling RE: Just landed now Date: Monday, October 22, 2012 5:02:19 PM I'm in DC. Iexpect to have email Monday night, but will be travelingloff email Monday and Tuesday during the day. I look forward to responding to your email as soon as possible. BesL Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google.com 412-983-6681 From: Subject: Visit Date: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:22:16 AM Sebastian and Anthony, Good morning, I am writing because I will be in San Francisco to hold a hearing on our proposed fuel rule on January 24th. I was hoping to have a chance to discuss with you an issue related to SHRP 2 (naturalistic driving study that is currently underway. There are issues related to data analysis, storage and public availability that I would like to discuss if you have a little time. Also, maybe we can spend a few minutes catching up on what is happening with our project. I will arriving in San Francisco over the weekend, so I am available anytime other than the 24th. I will be leaving some time on the 25th. I hope all is well with you and that you and your families have a great holiday. Thanks, Ron Medford Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi .ioh n, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for meg?us. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at4146 PM, wrote: 2: Anthony, I understand we are well on our way towards finalizing details for a this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: 2* 2" How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Sarne place [The :9 Source by Wolfgang Fuck)? :5 13 3? Let me know. Z) >John 1?3! 202-329?4162 2? .5 >3ohn Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration J. Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski [meiltozanthonvi@eooele.com] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for me/us. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: 2? Anthony, 3* :5 I understand we are well on our way towards finalizing details for 1 Non Responsive From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:26 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on (BPS. Of course we do just that in our V2V program [for relative positioning between any 2 cars} and would like to know it you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone {can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on lT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levanclowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony ?nalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you?d like to heat about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. 1 Non Responsive Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: curmson@google.com Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Googie, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebastian On Wed. Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian?s email address wrong. 1 Non Responsive Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 {36:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: curmson@google.com Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. i am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Se bastia On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: 2? Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. 2: From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM a To: 'sthrun@google.com' 'curmson?g?tlgooglecom1 :u wrote: Yep, checked that box. Looking forward to it. From: Anthony Levandowski Ianthonyl@google.com Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Sounds great for meeting in am. You might want to coordinate with Ron to makes sure its ok. Cheers, -A On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8: 14 AM, wrote: Just want to circle back on this. We?re planning for Tuesday morning with you guys and then lunch with Medford, et Any issuesfconcems? 0n 81291113 7:39 PM, "Anthony Levandowski? wrote: >01: we can do that. I'll make sure we share as much as we can 1' know babout what's next from our side. >Cheers, >On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:06 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov" >wrote: It will only be 2 from NHTSA, Dep. Friedman +l (may likely be me again). Would be interested in everything you guys have going on, or as much >>we can squeeze into the limited time. What's next should definitely be on the agenda, especially with all the news we?ve been reading re: contract car manufacturers and deals with Uber. On 8f29/13 1:01 PM, ?Anthony Levandowski? wrote: Yes! We'd love to host everyone coming. Thanks for asking. U2 day plus demos is perfect. How many folks and what specifically sacs-:- are they interested in (high level, what's next, technical overview, safety Cheers, On Aug 29, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Greetings and salutations. Hope life in the valley is well. NHTSA's new deputy administrator David Friedman will be making a trip out to northern CA the week of September 16. Would it be possible for us to pay a visit Tuesday Sept. Could be a half day type thing with briefings and then demo? Non Responsive From: Gina Mariko Rosales lmailtozarosales@aooale.coml Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 2:3? PM To: Ron Medford Cc: Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Hello Hi Kristin, held 12- 1pm on Ron's calendar. Would this timeframe work? If not, just let me know since Ron's calendar is flexible on this day. Please have David meet in front of the lobby of Google Building 2081 (mm Mountain View= where the picnic tables are. He can give me a call when he arrives and we'll meet him in front of the building. Thanks! -Gina Gina Mariko Rosales Self?Driving Cars, Google[x] WWI 650?892?453? Subject:FW: NHTSA r' meetings next week Google From: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:38 PM To: 'Brian Cullinane' Subject: RE: meetings next week Google Brian Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. We are all looking forward to meeting with you next week. My ethics council advised me that we can accept the provided meals as part of the larger group of academic and stakeholder participants without additional payment. Best regards, Paul From: Brian Cullinane Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:12 PM To: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Subject: NHTSA meetings next week Google Meeting attendees, As you know, Google will host the Automated Driving Ftesearch meeting{s) from June 4?6, 2013. The meetings will take place at in Mountain View, CA on Google's campus. The address is 2081 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043. Due to security requirements, I will be meeting you in front of the lobby at the scheduled day 8: time in order to get everyone badged in. VTTI will send out an agenda before the meeting with specific times. We do not restrict cell phones or computers and will have WiFi for everyone to access during the meetings. Google can provide a lunch for each of you on the days you will be here. Google is willing to provide these meals without charge given we want the meeting to be as efficient and productive as possible. In the alternative, Google can invoice you or your agency for the cost of the meals. Please check with your ethics officer to determine whether you can accept these meals. Please let me know by e-mail how your organization wishes to handle this issue. Cost of lunch per day (depending on the day you are here} is below. Note: the difference is due to the of people scheduled to be here that day. a Monday, June 3rd: $18 person oTuesday, June 4th: $12.50 if person a Wednesday, June 5th: $7.05 1 person oThursday. June 6th: $8.09 I person Please let me know if you can accept these meals (and if not, how you would like to handle the invoicing) by EOD Thursday. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane UX Research Lead Self-Driving Car Project Googlebc] Non Responsive From: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:54 AM To: 'George Ivanov' Subject: RE: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, ?7100an Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-366-1845 (0) 202-450-0108 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff trom the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1 . Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE. intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4. Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6. turn at Glebe Fid. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@googlecom 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantil thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you BesL 39111111119 Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-356-1845 (0) 202-450-0103 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Ftoute 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4 Turn Flight to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5 Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6 turn at Glebe Rd. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanoy Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George [ranoy Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1 101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanovC?Daoogleeom 202?346?121'36 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 6:11 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Cc: Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Confirmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Thank you, Rory. have folks locked in for their respective slots and we are looking forward to the demos and sit-down meeting on the 28th. Have a great weekend. Sincerely, George On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 6:03 PM, wrote: George, Based upon your response, I will add two more names: 12:30 NHTSA Acting Administrator Davia? Friedman Kevin Vincent, NHTSA Chie;c Coansei Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicie Safety 1:00 Nat Bease, Associate Administrator for Vehicie Safety Research Tim Johnson, Director, Vehicie Crash Avoidance and Eiectronic Contrais Research Nathan Navior, NHTSA Director of Communications 84 Consumer information 1:30 Claude Harris, Acting Associate Administrator for Raiemaking David Hines, Director, Crash Avoidance Standards Steve Wood, Assistant Chief Coanseifor Vehicie Safety and Harmonization As far as any changes, Yvonne would be the best person to call. I will also provide my information as an alternate: 202-366-2719 [office] and cell}. [Email works for me too.) Thanks again, and I hope this helps, Ro rv From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 5:44 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Cc: Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Thank you, Rory. This is great news and thank you for the update. To alleviate some of the confusion, we have two cars available on the 30th. One is currently reserved for Secretary Foss and his staff in the 12:00 and 12:30 slots. The second is available for NHTSA Acting Administrator Friedman and his senior staff at 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30, in advance of our meeting from 2:00-4:00 pm. We can only seat three members of the NHTSA staff in each car during each ride (we will have one engineer in the driver's seat and one in the passenger's seat). Please let me know how we should split up your passengers across the three slots: 12:30: 1:00: a 1:30: . Also, if there are any last minute changes or delays on our end, what would be the best number for us to call? Should we call Yvonne or would it be better to reach out to you directly? Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:27 PM. (Rorv.Austin@dot.gov> wrote: Dear Mr. Ivanov, lv'ls. Clarke requested that I respond to your request. There is some confusion on our end regarding how many slots will actually be available for NHTSA. While you indicated two or three people in the back seat per ride, I have heard from other sources at NHTSA that a front seat is also available. It is also my understanding that the 12:30 ride is reserved for the Secretary of Transportation and his staff although Acting Administrator Friedman mayf be a passenger. This would then leave the 1:00 and 1:30 rides for NHTSA senior staff. So here is the list of NHTSA senior staff interested in riding in the car: NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman Kevin Vincent, NHTSA Chief Counsel Nathan Nayior, NHTSA Director of Communications 3: Consumer information Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Steve Wood, Assistant Chief Coanseifor Vehicie Safety and Harmonization Nat Beuse, Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Ciaude Ham's, Acting Associate Administrator for Ruiemaking have three other managers also interested, but I have not listed them given what appears already to be a full dance card. Have a great weekend, and please let me know should you have any questions. Rory Rory Austin Special Assistant to the Senior Associate Administrator Office of Vehicle Safety National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone: 202-366-2719 From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliant!! thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, 1911131111? Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-366-1845 (0) 202-450-0108 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and con?rm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff lrorn the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Ftd. 9391:1390 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 eeorgeivanov?eooglecom 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@google.com 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecorn 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 10] New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?google?0m 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: - Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive 1: Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel 1- Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George Getin?gc lvumiiv Puhlie Policy and Government Relations Analyst I (ioogle Inc. 1 10] New York Ave NW Washington. DC 30005 seergeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 Non Responsive Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator?s team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3 Take Left on St SE 4. Turn Right to head North on Capitol St. 5. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6 turn at Glebe Rd. 7 Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. [just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Etienne Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 ?33(5) (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator} will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Ftd. 157.01%.? 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 geergeivanov?gnoglecnm I 202-346-1206 George lvannv Public Policy and Government Relations; Analyst I Gongle Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 genrgeivannv?gnoglecom 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive Message-nu From: George lvanov georgeivanov@google.comI Sent: Monday, April 07', 2014 05: 13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week of May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George Ivanov George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1 101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@20021630111 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George lvanov Ieeorgeivanov(I?J eooglecom] Sent: Monday, April 07", 2014 05:13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphoncs Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week 01 May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy Analyst I Guogle Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: 0 Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive 1- Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel - Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George George lvanm? Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 10] New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?google?0m 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive - Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel - Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@google.corn 202?346? 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Eveline Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone:202-356-1845l0} (W5) :Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator} will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT {1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jerseyr Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Fld. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policyr Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George lvanov Public Policy and Relations Analyst I Gonglc Inc. I 101 New York Ave NW Washington. DC 20005 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. Ijust wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Platinum Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE1 Washington DC, 20590 (W6) (Mobile) From: George Ivanov [mailto:georgeivanongoogleLom] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and con?rm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Sell Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1 :00 pm and 1:30 for other senior stafl from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Ftoute 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT {1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4. Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6. turn at Glebe Rd. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George [wallow Public Policy and Gm'ernment Relatiom Analyxt Google Inc. I 10] New York Ave NW Washington. DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 Non Responsive From: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:54 AM To: ?George Ivanov' Subject: RE: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, immune Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 1 . II C, 20590 Telephone: 202-366-1845 (0) (bits) Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff trom the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1 . Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE. intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4. Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6. turn at Glebe Fid. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@googlecom 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantil thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you BesL 39111111119 Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone:202-356-184510) (blf?) (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Ftoute 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3. Take Left on St SE 4 Turn Flight to head North on 8 Capitol St. 5 Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6 turn at Glebe Rd. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanoy Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George [ranoy Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1 101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanovC?Daoogleeom 202?346?121'36 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 6:11 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Cc: Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Confirmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Thank you, Rory. have folks locked in for their respective slots and we are looking forward to the demos and sit-down meeting on the 28th. Have a great weekend. Sincerely, George On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 6:03 PM, wrote: George, Based upon your response, I will add two more names: 12:30 NHTSA Acting Administrator Davia? Friedman Kevin Vincent, NHTSA Chie;c Coansei Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicie Safety 1:00 Nat Bease, Associate Administrator for Vehicie Safety Research Tim Johnson, Director, Vehicie Crash Avoidance and Eiectronic Controis Research Nathan Navior, NHTSA Director of Communications 84 Consumer information 1:30 Claude Harris, Acting Associate Administrator for Raiemaking David Hines, Director, Crash Avoidance Standards Steve Wood, Assistant Chief Coanseifor Vehicie Safety and Harmonization As far as any changes, Yvonne would be the best person to call. I will also provide my information as an alternate: 202-366-2719 [office] and [Email works for me too.) Thanks again, and I hope this helps, Ro rv From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 5:44 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Cc: Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Thank you, Rory. This is great news and thank you for the update. To alleviate some of the confusion, we have two cars available on the 30th. One is currently reserved for Secretary Foss and his staff in the 12:00 and 12:30 slots. The second is available for NHTSA Acting Administrator Friedman and his senior staff at 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30, in advance of our meeting from 2:00-4:00 pm. We can only seat three members of the NHTSA staff in each car during each ride (we will have one engineer in the driver's seat and one in the passenger's seat). Please let me know how we should split up your passengers across the three slots: 12:30: 1:00: a 1:30: . Also, if there are any last minute changes or delays on our end, what would be the best number for us to call? Should we call Yvonne or would it be better to reach out to you directly? Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:27 PM. (Rorv.Austin@dot.gov> wrote: Dear Mr. Ivanov, lv'ls. Clarke requested that I respond to your request. There is some confusion on our end regarding how many slots will actually be available for NHTSA. While you indicated two or three people in the back seat per ride, I have heard from other sources at NHTSA that a front seat is also available. It is also my understanding that the 12:30 ride is reserved for the Secretary of Transportation and his staff although Acting Administrator Friedman mayf be a passenger. This would then leave the 1:00 and 1:30 rides for NHTSA senior staff. So here is the list of NHTSA senior staff interested in riding in the car: NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman Kevin Vincent, NHTSA Chief Counsel Nathan Nayior, NHTSA Director of Communications 3: Consumer information Dan Smith, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Steve Wood, Assistant Chief Coanseifor Vehicie Safety and Harmonization Nat Beuse, Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Ciaude Ham's, Acting Associate Administrator for Ruiemaking have three other managers also interested, but I have not listed them given what appears already to be a full dance card. Have a great weekend, and please let me know should you have any questions. Rory Rory Austin Special Assistant to the Senior Associate Administrator Office of Vehicle Safety National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone: 202-366-2719 From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals the Administrator and or senior staff) who are Currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you BesL immune Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 (Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and con?rm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff lrorn the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Ftd. 9391:1390 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 eeorgeivanov?eooglecom 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@google.com 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecorn 202-346-1206 George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 10] New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?google?0m 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: - Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive 1: Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel 1- Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George Getin?gc lvunov Puhlie Policy and Government Relations Analyst I (ioogle Inc. 1 10] New York Ave NW Washington. DC 30005 aeorgeivanov?eooglecom 202-346-1206 Non Responsive Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator) will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator?s team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave 3 Take Left on St SE 4. Turn Right to head North on Capitol St. 5. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode 6 turn at Glebe Rd. 7 Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. [just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Etienne Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 Telephone: 202-366-1845 (0) Mobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman?s Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator} will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1 :30 tor other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT (1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jersey Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Ftd. 157.01%.? 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 geergeivanov?gnoglecnm I 202-346-1206 George lvannv Public Policy and Government Relations; Analyst I Gongle Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 genrgeivannv?gnoglecom 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive Message-m- From: George Ivanov georgeivanov@googlecomI Sent: Monday, April 07', 2014 05: 13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week of May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George Ivanov George Ivanov Public Policy Analyst Google Inc. 1 101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@20021630111 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George lvanov Iaeorgeivanov? aooglecom] Sent: Monday, April 07", 2014 05:13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Friedman, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any dateftime on the week 01 May 5th would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy Analyst I Guogle Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 202?346?1206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: 0 Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive 1- Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel - Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George George lvanm? Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 10] New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?google?0m 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:13 PM To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Rescheduling Self-Driving Car Demo Slots for Tomorrow Hi Rory, We will have openings for car demos from DOT tomorrow at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. The weather should be much better than today, particularly later in the afternoon. Please let me know which 2-3 of these slots would work for the NHTSA team. Thank you. For next Monday, these are the names and titles of Googlers attending the meeting: Andrew Brenner, Product Manager for Android Automotive - Johanna Shelton, Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Counsel - Travis Mason, Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Sincerely, George George lvanov Public Policy and Government Relations Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov@google.corn 202?346? 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. I just wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, wrote: Brilliantll thank you so much. I have not had a chance to speak with Acting Administrator Friedman as to his requirement regarding riding with 51 or driving himself. He is on annual leave this week. I will work with our Vehicle Safety Department to see who would be the best senior member of staff to take up the opportunity of the available slots. Thank you Best, Eveline Yvonne E. Clarke Office of the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, 20590 ll'v?lobile) From: George Ivanov Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:06 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, I wanted to go ahead and confirm the 12:30 pm slot on April 30 for Administrator Friedman's ride in Google's Self Driving Car. The route details are listed below, the ride will last 30 minutes total, and a total of 3 individuals (including the Administrator} will be able to ride in the back seat, although the car seats two people more comfortably. We also have slots available at 1:00 pm and 1:30 for other senior staff from the Administrator's team who would be interested and would be happy to pencil them in for those times. DOT Route 1. Passenger pickup at US DOT {1200 New Jersey Ave SE, intersection of Tingey St SE and St SE) 2. Head North on New Jerseyr Ave Take Left on St SE Turn Right to head North on 8 Capitol St. Merge onto 395 South - at this point the car will go into autonomous mode turn at Glebe Fld. 7. Vehicle will return along original route path to US DOT. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policyr Analyst Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 georgeivanov?googlecom 202-346-1206 George lvanov Public Policy and Relations Analyst I Gonglc Inc. I 101 New York Ave NW Washington. DC 20005 202?346? 1 206 Non Responsive From: George Ivanov Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:23 AM To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Con?rmation of Administrator Friedman's Ride in Google's Self Driving Car on April 30th Hi Yvonne, Thank you again. Ijust wanted to check in to see if there is a list of individuals (eg. the Administrator and or senior staff) who are currently interested in riding in the car during the 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 slots on April 30th. We are currently holding the times for the rides, but would need confirmation before the end of the week on the attendees. Sincerely, George On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM, Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the visitJune we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September: We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 008 of 129 From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): anthonlegoogleLom: Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Roger,Saul@dot,gov> wrote: I?ll let Ron 8L John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc: both on the 7th rather than on the as Ron was hoping. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,]ohn Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin Page 009 of 129 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursdav. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Kev parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:0{1 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 91ers? From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? Non Responsive Page 010 of 129 Non Responsive Begin forwarded message: From: sW> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 011 of 129 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvianoogle,com Calvin Johnson Page 012 of 129 Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650,214,6068 B?an Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 013 of 129 Non Responsive From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandovvski santhon I oo Ie com> CC: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 015 of 129 From: {aly'n ?mason To: Maddox, Iohn [Nul?m Cc: Ronald gibbon; Rita Manlandingham, Tasha Hooson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Tuesday, May 2'3, 2012 622?:03 PM Hi John, Do you have a more detailed schedule of the topics that will be covered each day? We are working on which other team members should attend. Also, where will the meetings be taking place? Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, siohn.maddox@dot.gov> wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John (N Date: May 15, 201211:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 016 of 129 Nationai Highway Traffic Safety Administration Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Page 017? of 129 From: WW Tu: Cc: NHT A Rita nl in Honson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:59:03 PM Thanks for sendingjohn, the schedule works for us. Ican confirm Iwill be there, not sure yet if Bryan or others will be joining. -A On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:3? AM, wrote: a Calvin. I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). 22> >John 23- Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: 2* Date: May 15. 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We'll have that much more to show you. 23- Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: >june 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) 3- Let me know what you think. >John Maddox Associate Administrator for lulehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 018 of 129 From: To: ghr's urmsg? Cc: Ronald ?gbastian David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:25:56 AM Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 1012. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we?d be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks a- good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 25- Chris 22> 3s. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: 32:- Thanks Sebastian. Iwould plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a 21-} few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM a} To: Medford, Ronald Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron 23-23- Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. 21-} If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian ?a?a On Mon, Sep 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, 23-h} Ear-?3? I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects afar-r that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Page 019 of 129 Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. >23} Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars 412?983?6631 1} Page 020 of 129 From: ghr's TO: I I CC: Sebastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski,? David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, AM Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Monday, September 2012 02:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebasdan On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebas?an, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the vlyeek of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that wee . Page 021 of 129 Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Page 022 of 129 From: ammonium TD: I CC: hri rm n' Anthony David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Monday, September 13", 2012 3?31 :58 PM HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, sBdeMe?iochdoigm> wrote: Sebasdan, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron Page 023 of 129 From: TD: Cc: mm W: Maw Esther Rice Mich? Sergio Gandara Subject: Re: California Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:00:50 AM Great. Cc'ing Sergio who can help find a time! Sebastian On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, gov> wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't have anything on my schedule for 10/2 here and Tim johnson tells me that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings out west are still being organized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work with that for planning purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10/2. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at ?a the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 2: Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: 25> Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region we for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Page 024 of 129 Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtor Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski ac: 23- :ea- On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of are} projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA Divl?v?. If possible, Iwould like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. 33:2:- 39>} Thanks, Ron 23> 3: 3: Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google,gom 412-983-6681 Page 025 of 129 From: I To: Cc: Maddox, Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:25:51 PM Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: a We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, 22: 23-23- I think it would be helpful ifjohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime 21-} between 1130-1230 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we a} could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 33-} Ron Page 028 of 129 From: I To: "antnony @goog econ)" Cc: Maddox, Ighn Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 1:42:12 PM We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: a Anthony, 23- I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :36l tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won?t work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. ROD Page 031 of 129 From: I To: i I Isa} Cc: Kristin Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 8:39:04 AM It is noon our time m" Original Message From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 08:34 AM To: Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl@google.com Medford, Ronald Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Yes, Iwill call in. Michelle, you currently have the meeting set up for 1:00pm EST, but Anthony says 9:00am PST, which is 12:00pm instead of 1:00pm. Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, ?Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski 3 Sent: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 25- Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: 2- number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: a} Great 23-} Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) >31 Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 21-} Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky) to join as well. >9 Thanks, Page 032 of 129 -A On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM. wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06. 2012 11:55 AM afar-r To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. happy to. rear} That time works for me. setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (bus) On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, stRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Anthony, I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we brat-r} could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times 30>} and dates and we will try and make it work. >bb> lib-Eh}? Ron Page 033 of 129 From: WW To: I Cc: Maddgx, Ighn Rigg, Michellg Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 122042? AM Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: are We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 3-33- Great, happy to. That time works for me. I: 1 .- - setup a dial in or do you >9 just want to call my cell -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 3-23-25 35-13-23- 15)} were I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a dif?cult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30v1:30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times he} and dates and we will try and make it work. hie->- Ron Page 034 of 129 From: WM To: I Cc: Maddox, Ighn Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:24:25 PM Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, sRonaId.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. 22- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski 3 Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. a That time works for me. :1 setup a dial in or do you just want to call my (him) I -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:51 AM, wrote: >5 Anthony. I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime a} between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone}. Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week. give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 22?) Ron Page 035 of 129 From: I To: Cc: Maddox, Rigg, Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 AM Got it m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski 3- Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, a -A b- On Mon, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: 21-} We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM 21-} To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. ,0 setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell -A a} On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: aver-r Anthony, >13} Page 036 of 129 Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March >363 meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. >15} >23} 2323*} bar-r Ron Page 037' of 129 From: I To: Maddox. Ighn (HHIEM CC: Emith, Dgnigl Subject: Re: draft agenda for NHTSAfGoogle Research Meeting Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 AM John from my perspective I think that this generally ok. The times will be what they are. Anthony as we discussed the primary goal of our relationship is the evaluation of the steps that Google is taking and will complete prior to the deployment of your vehicles on the road. This is focused on an understanding of your design, reliability evaluation and validation of the safety approach being used. Secondarin we are interested in learning from Google what we can about issues that are important to our own work related to advanced technologies (including connected and autonomous vehicles) and about cybersecurity. Ron On Feb 8, 2012, at 6:43 PM, "Maddox,]ohn wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our V2?v? program {for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone {can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John Page 040 of 129 From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday. March 08. 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox.John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda john, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. Iwant to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind. please let me know if there?s anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we?re aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I?d lil?e to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who?s intereste . Thanks. Nick Page 041 of 129 From: To: assume Cc: Egnald Lg?ndg?sk': SmithI ?anig 5,51; 5&1 Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 1:25:58 PM Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecuritv: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cvbersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Page 042 of 129 From: ghr's TD: W1 CC: mam: ELEM: W: Mi Mi Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31:56 AM Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1-3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 292-355-9932 (cell) HTSA Page 043 of 129 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars WI 412-983-6681 Page 044 of 129 From: WM To: "gnr's HEmsgn" Cc: ?grgig ?gl?gtign NHT A Rigg, Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Elf-:28 AM Wonderful. Thanks all! From: Chris Urmson [mailtoxurmson@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31 AM To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: Sergio Gandara; Sebastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski; Medforcl, Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1?3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are ?ying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to ?y at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, are you ?ying toffrom Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. RAJ/jam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday. May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medforcl, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Page 068 of 129 Calvin On Thu, May 20] 2 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on deveiapina test to address hazards and faactr'cmair safety approach etc, both on the ?ll rather than on the 8Lh as Ron was hoping. 909% From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox.]ohn Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Fridav to Thursdav. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerrEDFi concepts tor automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE gleam Non Responsive Page 115 of 129 Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Levandowski Sent: 19 Nov 2013 07:30:03 -0800 To:Johanna Shelton Cc:Lieu, Chan Subject:Re: Norton Let?s make it happen! Johanna, can we get a list of folks the DC team feels they need to get in the ear? Thanks! -A On Nov 19, 2013, at 7:13 AM, Johanna Shelton wrote: FYI, Rep. Holmes Norton just commented that unlike Chairman Shuster and Petri, she has yet to ride in an automated vehicle. Johanna Shelton Senior Policy Counsel Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW, 2nd Fl Washington, DC 20005 202.?09.7005 Google Voice ishelton googlecom Page 116 of 129 Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent: 16 Sep 2013 12: 19:36 -0700 To:Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject:Re: visit to Mountain View See you at 9am. -A On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM, wrote: What's our start time on this? We are flexible if you want an early start, up to you guys. --?--Original From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonvl@ google.corn] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Great this should be fun. On Sep 4, 2013, at 6:20 PM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Yep, checked that box. Looking forward to it. From: Anthony Levandowski Ianthonyl@google.com Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Sounds great for meeting in am. You might want to coordinate with Ron to makes sure its ok. Cheers, -A On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8: 14 AM, wrote: Just want to circle back on this. We?re planning for Tuesday morning with you guys and then lunch with Medford, et Any issuesfconcerns? Page 117' of 129 On 8/29J'l3 7:39 PM, "Anthony Levandowski? wrote: >01: we can do that. I'll make sure we share as much as we can 1' know babout what's next from our side. >Cheers, >On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:06 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov" >wrote: It will only be 2 from NHTSA, Dep. Friedman +l (may likely be me again). Would be interested in everything you guys have going on, or as much >>we can squeeze into the limited time. What's next should definitely be on the agenda, especially with all the news we?ve been reading re: contract car manufacturers and deals with Uber. On 8129/13 1:01 PM, ?Anthony Levandowski? wrote: Yes! We'd love to host everyone coming. Thanks for asking. U2 day plus demos is perfect. How many folks and what specifically sacs-:- are they interested in (high level, what's next, technical overview, safety Cheers, On Aug 29, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Greetings and salutations. Hope life in the valley is well. NHTSA's new deputy administrator David Friedman will be making a trip out to northern CA the week of September 16. Would it be possible for us to pay a visit Tuesday Sept. Could be a half day type thing with briefings and then demo? Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) From: Anthony Levandowski canthonyl@google.eoma Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:11 PM To: Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next week 0k great! Thanks, looking forward to next week. -A On Apr 11, 2013, at 2:49 PM, Wrote: ldon?t see a problem with that from our perspective. Let?s discuss next week. Jim McLaughlin is our rep on the steering committee, and he will know if there are any restrictions under California?s rules about whether he can be meeting separately with the company. See you soon. From: Anthony Leva ndowski Sent: Thursday, April 1-1, 2013 2:46 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next week Thanks Dan, no problem. i'd like to have him come out for a drive at some point i assume its ok ifi reach out to him? Cheers, -A 0" Apr 11. 2013, at 10:53 AM, "Daniel.5mith@dot.eov" wrote: Ant hony: Responding to your voice mail: unfortunately the regional person we have on the Califomia steering committee will not be able to join us next week due to other commitments. But we will certainly share with him what we learn. i look forward to seeing you and the team next week. Dan Daniel Carey Smith Senior Associate Adminisu'ator for Vehicle Safety National I?ghway 'l'taf?c Safety Administration LES. Departmont of Tran5portati0n West Building, W48-318 IZOD Newjetsey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Email: Phone: 202?366?2669 Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 1:34 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Can we schedule a call for tomorrow? Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged That's perfect! -A On Jun 1, 2013, at 3:42 AM, "Daniel?mithjijdotgov" Sent: Thursday, April- 25, 2013 6:06 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subiect: Background on NYC fake car Just Fyi, l: was great seeing and chatting with you today. he: rs, -A Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday. April 24, 2013 10:13 AM To; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: AV testing problem in protugal Just in case you guys are asked. It obviously not us as well. -A Smith. Daniel From: Anthony Lewendowski Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 1:21 PM To: Smith, Daniel Subject: Re: Fake google Self driving car in NY Thanks, for the reply. We did note the license plate. Yes, many people are strange and have too much free time on their hands! -A On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 10:14 AM, wrote: Thanks, Anthony. l'm sitting here in NY at a luncheon with Ron. i showed him your email. He was baffled. Looks like a complete stunt, i'm sure you noted that a full license number is visible in the opening frames. Weird stuff. ?2 Dan :3 .3 Sent with Good 2a :3 :v Message?~- From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonyl@googie.com] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 12:58 PM Eastern Standard Time :s To: Smith, Daniel Subject: Fake google self driving car in NY :1 We just saw this video Just wanted you to know its not us {its easy to tell is a fake, but wanted to be clear). 2) de??YSilishUUMDcK m6223e0Qvln8dk 3hg&indek=1 3. We are currently looking into this an assessing what implications come 3- from it. Safety is and has always been our first priority. Feel free to ask me a any questions if you ever see something like this that you think doesn't look right. Thanks, -A Emil} Daniel From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 12:58 PM To: Smith. Daniel Subject: FYI: Fake gmgie self driving car in NY We just saw this video Just wanted you to know its not us {its easy to tell is a fake, but wanted to be clear). devLQY?tlist=UUMocK m6223e0Qv n8dk8thnindexal We are currently looking into this an assessing what implications come from it. Safety is and has always been our first priority. Feel free to ask me any questions if you ever see something iike this that vou think doesn't look right. Thanks, Smith, Daniel From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Thursday. January 101 2013 10:59 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Cc: Ron Medford; Leslie Miller; David Estrada; Anand Rae Sublect: Googie NHTSA check in Dan, Since we wilt be seeing each other at the HHS forum iate jan. I thought that might be a good time to check in. Let me know if you are free either the ?u'tr'erjnesdaiyr 1/30 or Friday 2h. Cheers, -A Smith, Daniel From: Smith, Daniel Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33 PM To: 'Anthony Levanoowski' Subject: RE: Background on NYC fake oar Thanks, Anthony. l?m safely back here in DC. Safe travels home. As always, I enjoyed seeing you and chatting, too. I Checked the link below; to me it's just plain weird. I just hope they don't hurt anyone. Dan From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tl'nursday, April 25, 2013 6:06 PM To: Smith, Daniel Subject: Background on NYC. fake car Just Fyi, It was great seeing and chatting with you today. heers, -A Smith, Daniel From: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday. April 24. 2013 4:54 PM To: ?Anlnony Levandowski' Subject: RE: AV testing problem in protugal Thanks, Anthony. You guys are the victims of your om success-- everyone wants to copy you. See you soon. Sent with Good From: Anthony Levandowski [anthongl?googlocom] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:13 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: AV testing problem in Promgal Just FYI in case you guys are asked. It obvious'ly not us as we?. -A Smith. From: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday. April 11. 2013 5:50 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: Next week i don?t see a problem with that from our perspective. Let's discuss next week. Jim McLaughlin is our rep on the steering committee. and he will know if there are any restrictions under California?: rules about whether he can be meeting separately with the company. See you soon. From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:46 PM To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Next week Thanks Dan. no problem. l?d like to have him come out for a drive at some point I assume its ok if i reach out to him? Cheers. -A On Apr 11. 2013. at 10:53 AM. wrote: Anthony: Responding to your voice mail: unfortunater the regional person we have on the California steering committee will not be able to join us next week due to other commitments. But we will certainly share with him what we learn. i look forward to seeing you and the team next week. Dan Daniel Carey Smith Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safer}r National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration US. Department of'rranspormtion Wesr Building, W4B-318 1200 New jerse}r Avenue, SE Washington, DC. 20590 Email: Phone: 202?366?2669 SmitlLDanie-l . - From: Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, April 05, 20131:15 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: Fake google self driving car in NY Thanks, Anthony. I'm sitting here in NY at a luncheon with Ron. I showed him your email. He was baf?ed. Looks like a complete stunt. I'm sure you noted that a full license number is visible in the opening frames. Weird stuff. Dan Sent with Good (wmv.good.eom) From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 12:58 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: FYI: Fake google self driving car in NY We just saw this video Just wanted you to know its not us (its easy to tell is a fake, but wanted to be clear). We are currently looking into this an assessing what implications come From it. Safety is and has always been our ?rst priority. Feel free to ask me any questions if you ever see something like this that you think doesn't look right. Thanks. -A Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) From: Smith. Daniel Sent: Friday. January 11. 2013 8:29 AM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Ce: 'Leslie Miller'; 'David Estrada'; 'Anand Rao' Subject: RE: Google NHTSA check in Anthony: Good to hear from you. That Friday. February 1. looks pretty good for getting together. Let me know some times that would work for you. I hope the New Year is going well so far. Dan Sent with Good Message.?- From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonvl?lar?gleeom] Sent: Thursday, January 10. 2013 10:59 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Cc: Ron Medford; Leslie Miller; David Estrada; Anand Ran Subject: Google NHTSA check in Dan, Since we will be seeing each other at the HHS forum latejan. I thought that might be a gnod time to check in. Let the know if you are free either the Wednesday U30 or Friday 2! l. Cheers, -A Non Responsive Original Message From: Anthony Leuandowslii [maiito:anthon on le.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21. 2012 06:45 PM To: Smith, Daniel Cc: Medford, Ronald Chris Urmson David Estrada Leslie Miller Subject: Upcoming test with a handful of Google employees Hi Dan, I wanted to inform you that we are about to start testing our cars with a handful of individuals from the broader google Employee population. These individuals will not be from our team but go through a training process. They will understand how the car works and will be aware of its limitations. We are in the process of completing our safety documentation relating to this dogfood test. We would be happy to meet and present to you our findings if this is of interest. propose we schedule a brief update on our program sometime in the new year. Happy thanksgivingl -A Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) From: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, November 21. 2012 7:20 PM To: 'anthonyl@google.oom? Cc: 'lfmiller@google.com' Subject: Re: Upcoming test with a handlul of Google employees Hi, Anthony. An update early in the New Year sounds great. Have a great Thanksgiving! P.S. dropped Ron from this loop because I'm not sure whether he should be in Google communications to NHTSA at this point. although I'm not sure of the odd ethical lines we feds have to observe in this regard. He's a Fed for one more week. l've been teasing him about burning his neckties then. Take care. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonyl@google.coml Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 06:45 PM To: Smith, Daniel Cc: Medford, Ronald Chris Urmson David Estrada Leslie Miller Subject: Upcoming test with a handful of Google employees Hi Dan, I wanted to inform you that we are about to start testing our cars with a handful of individuals from the broader google employee population. These individuals will not be from our team but go through a training process. They will understand how the car works and will be aware of its limitations. We are in the process of completing our safety documentation relating to this dogfood test. We would be happy to meet and present to you our ?ndings if this is of interest. 1 propose we schedule a brief update on our program sometime in the new year. Happy thanksgiving! Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegooglecom] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:48 AM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Chat about communication with NHTSA Also feel free to call my cell if you have questions or want to get a hold of me 510-919-6668. -A On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Anthony Levandowski wrote: We can do a video conference basically any time on thursdays or after 11am california time mondays. Let me know when works for you. First week of october we will be out east and I am happy to drop by for 30min to give you an intro {tour of the dc office I update on project so you feel more comfortable showing up and plugging into a vc at our offices there. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM, wrote: Anthony - just touching base on this - any dates from your end on a videoconference meeting? Since September and even October are starting to fill up with meetings - potential dates in the October - November timeframe would be good for me to use to coordinate within NHTSA on a good meeting date. Tim (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA Anthony: Can you give me a list of dates in September that would work for a 2 hour videoconference? Then I can take those dates, filter those with our team, and lock in a date. We also have videoconference at DOT so we'll work that part out later but thanks for the Google DC option. ?Tim? From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtmanthonyl@google,gom] In? Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 5:34 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA 33-2- We would love to do meetings over video If you guys could come to our google office in DC we could have a high quality video 31-} Let me know what you think. Thanks, 3-2-- On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM, wrote: Anthony: Per my voicemail - I think your concept of having shorter meetings has merit and we should discuss it further. If we go with shorter meetings (1 -2 hours), I assume these would not be in-person but would utilize videoconference, webX etc.? I would envision having these at some regular intervals - perhaps quarterly. If during these regularly scheduled meetings, we find a topic that needs more in depth discussion, we can then schedule a face-to-face meeting of longer duration. >231:- I can be reached at my mobile: (bills) >15} -Tim- afar-r From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:29 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) rah} Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Thanks >51: -A On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM, wrote: Yes that's fine - I'll dial you up at that number.. -Tim- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski brat-r} Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:12 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Perfect. Do you mind calling my cell at Cheers, On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM, stTim.Johnson@dot.gov> wrote: I?m back in the office Friday - would afternoon on Friday work for youyour time)? >233}? Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtO'anthon I oo le com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:48 AM Tozjohnson, Tim (NHTSA) brat-var} Subject: Chat about communication with NHTSA Hi Tim, Wanted to chat with you about how we can make sure google and nhtsa a in the loop vis-a-vis autonomous driving. Let me know when you might have time for a phone call. >233}? In general, going forward we would prefer to have short meetings (1hr?ish)vs multi day updates (like in the past). Let me know what frequency you are hoping to get updates from us. hi>2>2>1> Cheers, -A Non Responsive From: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:12 AM To: 'seval@google.com' Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the visitJune we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September: We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Non Responsive From: Charlie Hale Date: April 11. 2012 8:55:10 PM EDT To: ?settaudiequDLgove Subject: Re: Meeting with David That?d be great. If you let us know how much time he has available and where Anthony should plan to meet him, he'll be there. Thanks again. -Charlie On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 1:20 PM, wrote: David has time at 10am on the 26th, right after his keynote in Coho. Would that work for Anthony? On Apr 11, 2012, at 3:05 AM, ?Charlie wrote: Great, thanks Chan. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:56 PM, wrote: I can't recall off the top of my head if he will be in Detroit for SAE, so let me check his schedule. If he's there, I?m sure we can make sure Anthony has time with David. From: Charlie Hale 22-21%} Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:10:29 -0700 To: Chan Lieu Subject: Meeting with David Hi Chan, Anthony will be attending the SAE World Congress later this month and was hoping to grab some time with David while he's there. Do you know what his schedule is between 423-4126, and if he'd have time to see Anthony? Hope you're doing well, -Charlle Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps 3: Research 292 2254}:- Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research 4; 5.2g2.22?? Page 001 of 2T5 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Marcia Hofmann, Staff Attorney Electronic Frontier Foundation 454 Shotwell Street San Francisco, CA 94110 RE: Freedom of Information Act (F 01A) Request, 5 U.S.C. 552 Dear Ms. Hofmann: This responds to your 01A request dated November 28 2007, and referred to the National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration for reply. We conducted a thorough search and failed to locate any documents responsive to your request. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR Part 7, there is no charge for this response. I am the person responsible for this decision. 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According to an article in AutomobilWoche.de, Mercedes will not use a built-in SIM card like BMW, but instead rely on Terminal Mode for this. Terminal Mode duplicates the smartphone screen on the in?car display and controlled via the vehicle HMI. Note: Only Nelda has so-far announced to pro-load Terminal Mode on smartphones from 2011. When the car is stationary, customers are able to browse freely or surf to a Mercedes- Benz Online service whose pages load particularly rapidly and are also easy to use while on the move. The integrated services include weather information and a special destination search via Google, as well as the option of downloading a route that has been previously con?gured on a PC using Google Maps and sent to the car. The navigation system of COMAND Online also has added functions. New features include a 3D display with plastic city views. Also new. routes covered can be recorded and repeated later, speci?c personal destinations can be imported via an SD card and four alternative routes can be displayed on the navigation map, one of them a particularly economical variation- As a ?rst in the C-Class, the Booker HAP PILOT makes a low-cost navigation function, which can also be retro?tted, available for the entry-level Audio 20 CD radio. advantages over aftermarket solutions include integrated operation via the central controls and the Audio 20 display, a concealed location in the glove compartment and updating via an intemet portal- Finally, the same AutornobilWoche article also states that Mercedes will run its own server as a gateway for online services such as weather and Googte POI search. The new C-Class will make its debut at the Detroit Motor Show and is set to go on sale on the 23m of March 2011. Page 005 of 2T5 Swann, Joeann From: Mouhamad A. Naboulsi [m anaboulsi?actplacenet] Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 7:10 PM To: LaHaod. Flay (DST) Subject: Detailed photo of Mercedes System (105! Thank you Mouhamad A. Naboulsi 243 I 388 - 0211 mamboulsleaclglacemet lull? Mk1 Tool-alum. In. 6639 Orchard Lake Road Page 006 of 2T5 #21 5 West Bloomfield, Michigan 43322-3404 USA Phone: 001-243 1' 735 - T303 lntormatlon contained in this correspondence are oovered by attorney client privileges. Intern-ration oontalned In this E-IIAIL being Hon-narratarable Inmieotual Property md proprietary to Applied Dompmer Technologies, Inc. la and 'oontldemial' and Intended for the Indlulduai or to widen It It addressed without any expressed or Implied mount to cleaemlnete or use anthem expressed lloanaing agreement All rights reserved. Content: In USA and International Trademark and Patents pending and may include Intermilon should-rude secrete. Copyrigh?c] 1987-2010. 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I?d like to invite- you and your senior team (and Deputy Secretary Porcari, it" you think it's appropriate) to visit our campus to get an update on the so] driving ear program. I?ve attached a proposed agenda, which was laid out to give you a deeper dive into the technolog)-' and the safety process we're using during development. understand you are attending. the Lifesavers conference in Denver. Il? it tits. we could schedule this visit to dovetail with that trip. I would like to continue to build an open relationship with you and others at It's clear that for us to bring this technology to market, we need to keep you abreast ot?our developments and plans. Best1 Chris Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars arse Page 009 of 2T5 Proposed Agenda, Google Visit, Spring 2013 l. Google's Approach to Building a Sale Self-Driving Car a. Philosophy I We'll explain our focus on building from a reliable core. exploiting big data, our focus on algorithms and our willingness to solve the problems that need solving. b. Focus on Safety I We?ll describe the safety culture we've developed. including our process for document safety concerns (and share example reports we've documented}. the development of our safety group. and our software release process. c. Sensing and Perception I We'll introduce our overall perception architecture and illustrate the performance of the system. We'll explain our process for developing reliable sensing systems using the massive amount of data we've recorded. We'll also introduce some novel sensors. d. Control 8: Planning System I We'll introduce our control and planning architecture and illustrate its performance and fault tolerance. We'll show how we use our playback system to both regressiver test and safely develop new features. We'll also discuss our approach to cyber-security. e. Maps I We'll explain what is stored in our maps. the process we use to build them. and howr we release them. f. User Interfaces I We'l present our efforts in making our system safe and easy to use. We'll explain our testing process and provide some results from our track and other tests. 9. Test Program I We'll provide an overview of our test program. including statistics. our training process and procedures. We'll also explain the process we've used in releasing the software to Googlers to commute with. II. Why Google believes the technology could be a near-term reality (5 years or less) Discussion Some topics we'd like to cover include: I Focus on how do we keep a strong partnership for delivering this tech? I What is NHTSA direction on regulation? I Thoughts and advice on CA regulatory process? I What pressuresfconoerns are NHTSA feeling? How can we help? Page 010 of 2T5 Harris. Sandra From: Webmaster, NHTSA (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday. April 25, 2013 5:07 PM To: Millings, Bernadette Mapp. Tammy Harris. Sandra (NHTSA) Subject: FOIA Request Sender Name: Alexei Oreskovic Sender Email: Subject: FOIA Request Comments: This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I request that documents containing the folloitving information be provided to me: Information regarding the contacts that the NHTSA has had with Google Inc and other companies currently developing self-driving vehicles regarding the testing and performance of their self-driving vehicles. Please provide records of which companies the NHTSA has met with regarding self-driving vehicles and the logs, minutes or details of the discussions at the meetings. I also request any documents that Google and other self-driving vehicle companies have provided to the NHTSA to assist in developing the Motor Vehicle Automation Roadmap with respect to limited self-driving vehicles, and any documents provided by the companies to help the NHTSA develop performance and reliability requirements for limited self-drivin vehicles. In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am a representative of the news media af?liated with the Reuters news agency, and this request is made as part of news gathering and not for a commercial use. I am willing to pay fees for this request up to a maximum of$75. if you estimate that the fees will exceed this limit, please inform me ?rst. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Alexei Oreskovic Technology Correspondent Reuters News 415-677-2511 425 Market Street, Filth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 '18 ?12 an [[512 arse?oats 250 Page 011 of 2T5 CERTIFIED RECEIPT REQUESTED Alexi Oreskovic Reuters News 425 Market Street. Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request 13-001920 Dear Mr. Oreskovie: This responds to your April 25, 2013 FOIA request seeking information regarding the contracts that NHTSA has had with Google, Inc. and other companies currently developing self-driving vehicles regarding the testing and performance of their self-driving vehicles. We have conducted a search based on the information you have provided and have not located any records responsive to your request. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 7. there is no charge for this response. 1 am the person responsible for this decision. If you wish to appeal this decision, you may do so by writing to the Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, W4l-22?, Washington, DC 20590. An appeal must be submitted within 30 days after you receive this determination. It should contain any information and argument upon which you rely. The decision of the Chief Counsel will be administratively ?nal. Sincerely, Monica J. Skinner Senior FOIA information Specialist 13:Skinner: 6l4f13 2013\Oreskovic 1920 mjs\Correspondence\Final Responsedocx Page 012 of 2T5 Chief Counsel National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC, 20590 Re: Freedom of Information Act Appeal LI 0 ?itti? on: Dear Chief Counsel: This is an appeal under the Freedom of Information Act. On April 25 2013, I requested documents under the Freedom of Information Act. My request was assigned the following identi?cation number: 13313?001920. On June 5 2013, I received a response to my request in a letter signed by Monica J. Skinner. I appeal the denial of my request and the conclusion that no records could be located that are responsive to my request. I believe that there are records that are relevant to my request for the following reasons: NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said in a speech on October 23 2012 in Washington DC that the NHTSA has had ?extensive discussions with Google and other car makers" about plans to deploy automated driving technology. In the .same speech, Administrator Strickland also said that the NHTSA was developing 3 ?Motor Vehicle Automation Roadmap,? and that as part of the work, the NHTSA plans ?to conduct research on the reliability and security of software systems that support automated vehicle control.? A copy of Administrator Strickland?s remarks can be found on the NTHSA website at the following link: Further, the NHTSA has indicated to me, in an email re5ponse to my queries, that: ?We are conducting research on all levels of vehicle automation." ?Our research is underway and involves looking at the safety and reliability of existing levels of vehicle automation, including limited self-driving vehicles.? ?We are in contact with companies that are developing self~driving vehicles and have sufficient access to them for our research purposes.? Page 013 of 2T5 contacts with those companies are providing the information the agency needs at this point." Thanks you for your consideration of this appeal. I look forward to a ?nal ruling on this appeal within the 20-day statutory time limit. Sincerely, Alexei Oreskovie Technology Correspondent Reuters News alexei.oresk vi t?thomsonreuterseom 415-677-2511 425 Market Street, Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Page 014 of 2T5 COPY OF FOIA REQUEST SUBMITTED ON APRIL 25 2013 This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I request that documents containing the following information be provided to me: Information regarding the contacts that the NIITSA has had with Google Inc and other companies currently developing self-driving vehicles regarding the testing and performance of their self-driving vehicles. Please provide records of which companies the has met with regarding self- driving vehicles and the logs, minutes or details of the discussions at the meetings. I also request any documents that Google and other self- driving vehicle companies have provided to the NHTSA to assist in developing the Motor Vehicle Automation Roadmap with reSpect to limited self-driving vehicles, and any documents provided by the companies to help the NHTSA develop performance and reliability requirements for limited self- driving vehicles. In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am a representative of the news media af?liated with the Reuters news agency, and this request is made as part of news gathering and not for a commercial use. I am willing to pay fees for this request up to a maximum of $75. If you estimate that the fees will exceed this limit, please inform me ?rst. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Alexei Oreskovic 'l?echnologg,r Correspondent Reuters News alexei.oreskovi thomsonreuters.co_n_1 415-67125 11 425 Market Street, Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Page 015 of 2T5 0 US. Department 1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE of Transportation JUN 5 ma or: 205m Notional Highway Trof?c Salary Administration CERTIFIED EEQEIPT REQUESTED Alexi Oreskovie Reuters News 425 Market Street, Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Dear Mr. Oreskovic: This responds to your April 25, 2013 FOIA request seeking information regarding the contracts that NHTSA has had with Google, Inc. and other companies currently developing sel?driving vehicles regarding the testing and performance of their self-driving vehicles. We have conducted a search based on the information you have provided and have not located any records responsive to your request. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 7, there is no charge for this response. I am the person responsible for this decision. If you wish to appeal this decision, you may do so by writing to the Chief Counsel. National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, W4 1-227, Washington. DC 20590. An appeal must be submitted within 30 days after you receive this determination. It should contain any information and argument upon which you rely. The decision of the Chief Counsel will be administrative ly ?nal. Sincerely. 0 ice J. er Senior FOI nforrnation Specialist - Page 016 of 27'5 CERTIFIED RECEIPT REQUESTED Alexi Oreskovic Reuters News 425 Market Street, Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request #1381 3-001920 Dear Mr. Oreskovic: This further responds to your April 25, 2013 FOIA request seeking information regarding the contracts that NHTSA has had with Google, Inc. and other companies currently developing self-driving vehicles regarding the testing and performance of their self-driving vehicles. On June 5, 2013, we informed you that we were unable to locate any records responsive to your request. After further review, we were able to locate 2 pages of responsive records, which have been provided to you. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 7, there is no charge for this response. I am the person responsible for this decision. If you wish to appeal this decision, you may do so by writing to the Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, W41-227, Washington, DC 20590. An appeal must he submitted within 30 days after you receive this determination. It should contain any information and argument upon which you rely. The decision of the Chief Counsel will be administratively ?nal. Sincerely, Andrew J. DiMarsico Senior Attorney Enclosure NCC-113:Skinner: 6f4a?13 Tleisc 2013\Oreskovic 1920 mjleorrespondence?xFinal Response2.docx Page 017' of 2T5 Smith. Daniel (NHTSA) From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday. March 04, 2013 5:09 PM To: Smith, Daniel Subject: Re: Quick question Thanks! Sorry to bug you on your vacation. Enjoy! -A On Mar 4, 2013. at 2:41 PM, "Daniel.Smith@dot.gov? wrote: Hi, Anthony. Down here on vacation in Florida with lots of sun but too little heat. As for your question, we're trying to get folks to use "automated" for tevels 1 through 4 and ?self-driving automation" for levels 3 and 4 (with 3 being "limited" self-driving and 4 being "full" self-driving]. While we are steering away from "autonomous" to avoid confusion with "automated", i agree that "autonomous" ?ts with levels 3 and 4. i hope all is well. I'm off to run. Dan 2-. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski rnailto1anthongl@ggoglemm] Sent: Momlay, March 04, 2013 1113? AM To: SimitltF Daniel INHTSA) Subject: Quick question 3' 2- Automated vs 1? From my perspective I see automated as the full spectrum [from 0?4} and autonomous as lv3, lv4. I think it this way too but I wanted to confirm. it The reason lam asking is that folk in Michigan are trying to reinvent the term. Given that its a fragile distinction as it is I'd like to 3- keep the language as clear and consistent as possible. Let me know if I am mistaken as to how NHTSA views the de?nitions. 3- Thanks! -A Page 018 of 2T5 Smith. Daniel (HHTSA) From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 6:46 PM To: Smith, Daniel Co: Medford, Ronald Chris Urrnson; David Estrada; Leslie Miller Subject: Upcoming test with a handful of Google employees Hi Dan, I wanted to inform you that we are about to start testing our ears with a handful of individuals from the broader google employee population. These individuals will not be from our team but go through a training process. They will understand how the car works and will be aware of its limitations. We are in the process of completing our safety documentation relating to this dogfood test. We would be happy to meet and present to you our ?ndings if this is of interest. propose we schedule a brief update on our program sometime in the new year. Happy thanksgiving! -A Page 019 of 27'5 (3 0.8. Department New Jersey Avenue. SE of Transportation Mammals? DC 20590 National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL March 7, 2014 Alexei Oreskovic RE: Freedom of Information Act Remand Dear Mr. Oreskovic: This is ?nal response to your August 7, 2013 request for records related Google, Inc. and other companies developing self-driving vehicles. Speci?cally, you requested information regarding the contacts that NHTSA has had with Google, Inc. and other companies currently developing self-driving vehicles. You also requested documents that Google and other self- driving vehicle companies have provided to NHTSA to assist in developing the NHTSA Motor Vehicle Automation Roadmap. As background, on April 25, 2013, you submitted a FOIA request seeking records related Google, Inc. and other companies developing self-driving vehicles. 011 June 5, 2013, the agency determined that there were no records responsive to your FOIA request. In a letter postmarked July 2, 2013 and received by NHTSA on July 10, 2013, you appealed the agency?s initial determination. On August 2013, 0. Kevin Vincent, Chief Counsel, made a determination that not all sources likely to contain responsive materials were searched and remanded the initial request back to this of?ce to search for additional responsive records. We have located 17? pages of records responsive to your request, of which 129 have been released to you. I have withheld 20 pages protected from disclosure because they relate to pre- decisional agency deliberations, opinions, or recommendations pursuant to FOIA Exemptions 5. Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 7, there is no charge for this response. 1 am the person responsible for the decision regarding your fee waiver request. If you wish to appeal this decision you may do so by writing to the Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, W4l-22'i', Washington, DC 20590. An appeal must be submitted within 30 days after you receive this determination. It should contain any information and argument upon which you rely. The decision of the Chief Counsel will be ?nal. Page 020 of 2T5 Very Truly Yours, Andrew . DiMarsico Senior Attorney Attachments Page 091 of 229 From: Maddox, John Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 2:57 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Anthony Levandowski; Vincent, Kevin (NHTSAJ Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda I'd say after 2:30 on the 29th would be best. Sent ?om my iPad On Mar 16, 2012, at 10:57 AM, "Nick Hobbs? Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the visitJune we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September: We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 008 of 225 From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): anthonlegoogleLom: Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Roger,5aul@dot,gov> wrote: I?ll let Ron 8L John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc: both on the 7th rather than on the as Ron was hoping. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,]ohn Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin Page 009 of 225 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE gleam From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: 'anthonlegoogleLom',? Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:2? PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Page 030 of 225 Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - John, 7th I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: CalvinJohnson hn Ivin Anthony Levandowski Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski CC: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the ?le conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 034 of 225 From: West TD: Subject: Guogle 8r DADSS Date: Thursday, March [11, 2012 7:30:35 PM Ron I found myself in a meeting today with Google. I was wearing my MADE) hat. They are aware of the DADSS Program and I provided some color. At one point the Google representatives (Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps and Research and Sarah Fisher ?Te ecom Policy Analyst} asked if DADSS was a competing technology to "the driverless car.? I responded that I didn?t think so and that I saw them as complementary technologies. I said that right now we have identified as an issue but not decided how to resolve what to do if a driver is over the legal limit of 0.08. A driverless car is an easyr answer to that question. Page 035 of 225 From: {aly'n ?mason To: Maddox, Iohn [Nul?m Cc: Ronald gibbon; Rita Manlandingham, Tasha Hooson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Tuesday, May 2'3, 2012 622?:03 PM Hi John, Do you have a more detailed schedule of the topics that will be covered each day? We are working on which other team members should attend. Also, where will the meetings be taking place? Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, siohn.maddox@dot.gov> wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John (N Date: May 15, 201211:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo e.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 036 of 229 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Page 03? of 225 From: WW Tu: Cc: NHT A Rita nl in Henson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:59:03 PM Thanks for sendingjohn, the schedule works for us. Ican confirm Iwill be there, not sure yet if Bryan or others will be joining. -A On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:3? AM, wrote: a Calvin. I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). 22> >John 23- Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: 2* Date: May 15. 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We'll have that much more to show you. 23- Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: >june 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) 3- Let me know what you think. >John Maddox Associate Administrator for lulehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 038 of 225 From: To: ghr's urmsg? Cc: Ronald ?gbastian David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:25:56 AM Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 1012. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we?d be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 25- Chris 22> 3s. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: 32:- Thanks Sebastian. Iwould plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a 21-} few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. >a Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM a} To: Medford, Ronald Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron 23-23- Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. 21-} If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian ?a?a On Mon, Sep 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: were Sebastian, 23-h} are} I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects afar-r that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Page 039 of 225 Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if >2r> you are able to meet sometime that week. >23} Thanks, Ron b- Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars curmson@google.com 412?983?6631 23' Page 030 of 225 From: 5hr: TO: I I CC: ?gbastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski,? David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Tuesday, September 18, AM Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Monday, September 2012 02:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: California HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebas?an On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebas?an, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the vgeek of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that wee . Page 031 of 225 Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Page 032 of 225 FromAnthony David Estrada Subject: Re: California Date: Monday, September 13", 2012 3?31 :58 PM HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, briefing the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, sBonaidMediQLd?dotgmL?e wrote: Sebasdan, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron Page 023 of 225 From: TD: Cc: mm W: Maw Esther Rice Mich? Sergio Gandara Subject: Re: California Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:00:50 AM Great. Cc'ing Sergio who can help find a time! Sebastian On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, gov> wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't have anything on my schedule for 10/2 here and Tim johnson tells me that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings out west are still being organized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work with that for planning purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10/2. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd looks good on our end. I'll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at ?a the Swedish Embassy, and I'd be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. 2: Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: 25> Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region ac: for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Page 024 of 229 Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtor Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson Anthony Levandowski ree- 23- On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves autonomous driving. I do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google as well as the CA Divl?v?. If possible, Iwould like to have a separate discussion with while I am there. Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. 33:2:- 3932-} Thanks, Ron 23> 3: 3: Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google,gom 412-983-6681 Page 035 of 225 From: I To: Cc: Maddox, Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:25:51 PM Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: a We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, 22: 23-23- I think it would be helpful ifjohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime 21-} between 1130-1230 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we >5 could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 33-} Ron Page 006 of 225 From: To: Egg, [[35153] Cc: Rgnal? Kristin Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 8:23:43" AM Yes, [will call in Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, "Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? 3- Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 2- Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 a code: 1879041241E Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great Original Message a} From: Anthony Levandowski >31 Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, >3 -A ?a?a On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: ease We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Ebb-)- Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski area Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM he} To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) afar-r Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. area That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you Page 03? of 225 just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, brat-r} I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron Page 038 of 225 From: I To: "antnony @goog econ)" Cc: Maddox, Ighn Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 1:42:13? PM We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: a Anthony, 23- I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30-1 :36l tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won?t work we a could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. ROD Page 039 of 225 From: EiseJdisheJLeJMdlaal To: "antnony @goog gnu)"; Ronald {15411155} Cc: Ighn Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 6:02:00 AM Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866?457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great 3- Original Message a From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A a On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a} To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you are just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A 3-3- On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: re:- Anthony, Page 050 of 225 >225} Dill->- Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 33-3-33- Ron Page 051 of 225 From: I To: i I no: Cc: Kristin Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 8:39:04 AM It is noon our time m" Original Message From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 08:34 AM To: Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl@google.com Medford, Ronald Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Yes, Iwill call in. Michelle, you currently have the meeting set up for 1:00pm EST, but Anthony says 9:00am PST, which is 12:00pm instead of 1:00pm. Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:06 AM, ?Rice, Michelle wrote: Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski 3 Sent: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04 AM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 25- Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: 2- number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: a} Great 23-} Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) >31 Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 21-} Great. I'll have another person from google {bryan salesky) to join as well. >9 Thanks, Page 052 of 225 -A or} On Mon, Feb 6. 2012 at 10:42 AM. wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM 33> To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting 33-32-33- Great. happy to. rah} That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) 31-23-23- On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM. stRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: are}: Anthony, 27-23123-33- I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we have} could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times 30>} and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron Page 053 of 225 From: WW To: I Cc: Maddgx, Ighn Rice, Michell: Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04:22 AM Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: are We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. 23-) Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM are To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. 21-} That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you a} just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 3-23-22: 23-3} were I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a dif?cult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30v1:30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times are} and dates and we will try and make it work. 22-2-5} 23-h}- Ron Page 034 of 225 From: WM To: I Cc: Maddox, Ighn Rice, Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:24:25 PM Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, sRonaId.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. 22- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski 3 Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. re That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) ?2 -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:51 AM, wrote: >5 Anthony. I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime ?are between 11:30-1:30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone}. Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week. give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 22?) Ron Page 055 of 225 From: I To: Cc: Rigg, Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 2:53:32 AM Got it m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: Great Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski 3- Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, a -A b- On Mon, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: 21-} We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Leyandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM 21-} To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting so Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) a} On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: afar-r Anthony, Page 056 of 225 Ithink it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March >3r> meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 1130-130 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. >15} aver-r Ron Page 05? of 225 From: I To: Maddox. Ighn (HHIEM CC: Emith, Danigl Subject: Re: draft agenda for NHTSAfGoogle Research Meeting Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 AM John from my perspective I think that this generally ok. The times will be what they are. Anthony as we discussed the primary goal of our relationship is the evaluation of the steps that Google is taking and will complete prior to the deployment of your vehicles on the road. This is focused on an understanding of your design, reliability evaluation and validation of the safety approach being used. Secondarin we are interested in learning from Google what we can about issues that are important to our own work related to advanced technologies (including connected and autonomous vehicles) and about cybersecurity. Ron On Feb 8, 2012, at 6:43 PM, "Maddox,]ohn wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst 292-355-9932 (cell) HTSA Page 053 of 225 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars WI 412-983-6681 Page 054 of 225 From: WM To: "gnr's HEmsgn" Cc: ?grgig ?gngarg: ?gl?gtign NHT A Rigg, Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Elf-:28 AM Wonderful. Thanks all! From: Chris Urmson [mailtoxurmson@google.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:31 AM To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: Sergio Gandara; Sebastian Thrun; Anthony Levandowski; Medforcl, Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Essie, thanks for the coordination. It looks like 1?3 will work from our end. Sebastian believes he'll be able to make it, but his schedule is overly constrained at this time so there is some chance he may be pulled away last minute. We're looking forward to seeing Ron next week, Chris On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, wrote: Thanks for your flexibility. We are moving things around and will plan to have LaHood there at 3:30pm. From: Davis White Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 05:30 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald curmsoanooglg,gom ?gurmson?qgoggleggma? thrun@google.com Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani mm ddolgov?googlecom nfairfield@google.com ; megans@google,com ; Ifmiller@google,com Subject: Re: Sec LaHood Google visit- Oct 11 Georgette - Thanks for the update. I spoke to Amani today and we are doing our best to accommodate the new visit timing the afternoon of October 11th. We are excited to offer the Secretary an autonomous car demo ride on Highway 101, but obviously 4:30 pm will be in the middle of rush hour. Appreciate your flexibility. I'm on cell [202,494,2004) if you have any updates as your Oct. 11th schedule develops. Best regards, Davis On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 5:17 AM, wrote: Morning, Page 05? of 225 Can we change the time of the visit to 4:30? 5:45pm? We had to make some changes in the Secretary schedule. Georgette Brtumner US. Department Ul'l'lt'c (ll-111C Secretary Associate Direct-{11? ltn? ti ()llit?t? ?2021 :?titi-r?i-lt] Cell 202 300-9070 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 0:37r PM To: ?curmson@google.com' Cc: Brammer, Georgette 'anthen?gmgiem?; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kancey, Amani 'fmiller@google.com' Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Thanks very much Chris. From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:09 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Brammer, Georgette Anthony Levandowski Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada idestradanooglecom}; Davis White Dmitri Dolgov Nathaniel Fairfield Megan Smith Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Ron, Megan Smith, VP GoogleLx] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. Page 058 of 225 We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutesto describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policv issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson [mailtozcurmson oo le.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Anthonyr Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada {destradanooglecomr?v; Davis White sdaviswhitngooglecomav; Dmitri Dolgov momma Nathaniel Fairfield wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Page 069 of 225 (hftn'gc?llt? Bi?ammor I15. (Jl'Trans;itil'lalitm (ll-111C Sc?t'l'clnl'y Associate Director l'or Scheduling Advance Cell ?2021 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Medford, Ronald thrun@google.com; Wagner, Esther mm: Rice, Michelle Kancev, Amani David Estrada; Davis White: Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage 3? testing I build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of Page 050 of 225 the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "georgette,brammer@dot,gov" wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFi concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Page 056 of 229 glee/L From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 ?:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'iohnsoncalvianoogletom'; Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we svvap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, Ivvonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functionalsafety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Page 05? of 225 Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM .EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski santhon I oo le.com> Cc: Roger Saul TimJOhnson 4Tim ohnson dot. ov> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06? 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ithsongalvin@goggle,gom 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ithsongalvin@goggle,gom 650.214.6068 Page 058 of 225 Calvin Johnson {Adecco Con-tractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Page 059 of 229 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) TD: W1 Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Date: Wednesday, lv'lag.r 30, 2012 422?:00 PM John, lvvonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: <5 hn 53 v> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson , Anthony Levandovvski {anthonyl google.com> Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my ?drafts? folder for all of this time. Page 032 of 225 From: TD: Cc: bladdng Ronald Tim Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, May 31. 2012 12:49:39 PM I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, sRoger.Saul@dot.gov> wrote: I?ll let Ron 81 John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards andfancti'onai safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. may? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31. 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): ambaoxl?googlemmUohnson. Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule. with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, <3ogec$aui?dsmgov> wrote: ldon?t see anyr problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Page 033 of 225 Discussion: Data loggeriEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 9103? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May' 30, 2012 64:2? PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC DIE-Oajun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursdav. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and Page 034 of 225 functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May' 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?081un'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJOhnsoh 4Tim ohnson dot ov> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06? 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ithsongalvin@google,gom Page 035 of 225 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ighnsongalvin@google.gom 650.214.6068 Page 036 of 225 From: Ronald (NHTSA) TD: BMW Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un"12 Date: FridayJune 01, 2012 1:02:00 PM John, You?re right I won?t be able to make it. The Agenda looks interesting and you guys should have an interesting meeting. Ron From: Maddox,]ohn (NHTSA) Sent: Friday,June 01, 2012 12:57 PM To: Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to 06-08Jun'12 Ron, apparently google can?t stay for Friday now, and they need to cancel some of their presentations. I assume that means that you would not be able to participate, but let me know if you see other Chances. John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Brian Cullinane Date: June 1, 2012 12:38:02 PM EDT To: Calvin Johnson ('ohnsonealvin a on Ie.com:> 1' 69 , ammg??glamm Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week's visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentationsr'demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-In-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 03? of 225 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are ?ying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to ?y at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, are you ?ying toffrom Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. RAJ/jam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday. May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medforcl, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Page 038 of 225 Calvin On Thu, May 2012 at 8:20 AM, (Roger,Sanl@dot,ng> wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8m as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox.]ohn Medford, Ronald WUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 ?:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: ?anthonlegooglerom'; Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Page 039 of 225 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functionalr safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to 06-08Jun?12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. Page 032 of 225 From: Calvin johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddos,John Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31,2012 at 6257' AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeriEDFt concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to 06-081un'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 John, Page 033 of 225 lwonder it it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7m moved to the 8m even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursdav. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anvthing that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,]ohn (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-OSjun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski (anthonyl google.eom> CC: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsonealvin googleeom Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsoncalvin@ googlecom Page 034 of 225 659.214.6963 Calvin Johnson Adeccn Contractor: Gnogle: Self?Driving Cars johnsoncalvinQ googlecom 650.214.6068 Page 055 of 225 From: Eademb?m To: Cc: Ronald Tim Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48:19 AM Attachments: Goo Ie Edits-Tentative A ends for Goo Ie visit to VRTC 06-08 un"12.doc Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri?EDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 :00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Ems? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM Page 036 of 225 To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'anthonlegoogletom';Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June i?th moved to the .53th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Page 03? of 229 Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, Fm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 039 of 225 From: BLLaoMLoaoe Tu: Cc: ?aul, Roger Ronald Tim m1 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Friday,June 01. 2012 12:38:09 PM Attachments: (Boogie Edits-Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week?s visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentations/demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-In-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson <'ohnsoncalvin oo Ie com> wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, <1Roger,5aul@dot,gov> wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. 510:1? From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim Page 080 of 225 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Wumnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Waist wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7Th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. Page 081 of 225 Show From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, swell? wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Page 082 of 229 9?18? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: 'amhanmagwwuohnson. Tim Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-03Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for lune ?th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Fridav and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursdav. I am interested in the discussion bv Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated, Thanks, Ron From: (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Page 083 of 225 Begin forwarded message: From: sjohn.maddox@dot.gova Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony 22> Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Page 084 of 225 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Conrractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 6 214 6068 Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 085 of 225 From: comm TD: Cc: NHT A Tim Wigwam Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:12:02 PM HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying toffrorn Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. glass/L From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox,John anthonyIngogle,;om;Johnson, Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Page 086 of 225 Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards andfaacti'onal safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. 91%? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford, Ronald whammumnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Page 08? of 225 Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday, 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE 91%? From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:22 PM Page 088 of 225 To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functionaisafety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: <'ohn maddox dot ov> Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson wrote: I?ll let Ron at John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the Bill as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford. Ronald anthonyltogpoglggom;Johnson. Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: I don?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeri'EDFl concepts for automated systems Page 092 of 225 Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: 'aamamgmg?mm?ohnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Fridav and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anvthing that vou are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,john (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, Mayr 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-0Etjun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT Page 093 of 225 To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski I if) I m2:- Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my ?drafts? folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars johnsongalvi 9?3 goggle,gom Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . 1 IV. 650.214.6068 Page 094 of 225 From: To: gin ?mason? Cc: Ronald Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, lvlayr 31, 2012 11:20:11 AM Attachments: Goo Ie Edits-Tentative A enda for Goo Ie visit to VRTC - [16-03 un"12.doc I?ll let Ron 3v John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. $01? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon't see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it bv ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 9:903? From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Page 095 of 225 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. i am interested in the discussion by l(Boogie on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anvthing that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-OSjun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski CC: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 096 of 225 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self?Driving Cars . 1 IV. Page 09? of 225 Chang, Jesse (N HTSA) From: Johnson, Tim (N HTSA) Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 9:17 AM To: Barickman, Frank Carter, Arthur (N Freeman, David V. Rau, Paul Schagrin, Mike Saul, Roger (N Garrott, Riley Bause, Nathaniel Chang, Jesse Healy, Thomas Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Cc: Carra, Joseph (N HTSA) Subject: FW: Follow Up from Meeting on Automated Vehicles Attachments: 13016_fina draft for first formal ballot (01MAR2013idocx; Safety Testing Guidelines 1 6 with commentsdocx Team: FYI. From: Meuwissen Ana (RBNAIGDV) Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 5:17 PM Totjohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Follow Up from Meeting on Automated Vehicles Tim and Joe, I hope that this message finds you both well. Thank you very much for making the time to meet with Bosch on February 1, 2013 in order to discuss our work on automated vehicles. I know that your schedules were already stretched with so many activities planned for that week. All of our team members appreciated the opportunity to have a dialogue with you and to share some thoughts and ideas concerning the next steps in this new area of vehicle technology. We also appreciated your kind offer to provide some suggestions concerning the pending principles for States to consider when drafting relevant legislation. Attached you will find the latest versions of the two SAE documents that we mentioned in the meeting. Bosch has been an active participant in the production of these documents and we believe that the content may be helpful. The first document addresses definitions for the various levels of vehicle automation. The second attachment addresses recommended safety testing guidelines for on?road situations. Please accept my sincere apologies for taking so long to provide these to you. A few of our team members have been on extended travel so it took some time for us to get everything coordinated. In addition, I anticipate that we will have our automated vehicle in Michigan in April or May and we will extend an invitation for NHTSA to join us in a Ride and Drive event. As soon as have more details, I will let you know. Thank you again and please don?t hesitate to contact me with any questions. I hope you have a wonderful evening. All the best Ana Best regards i Mit freundliohen GriiBen Ana M. Meuwissen Robert Bosch LLC Director, Federal Government Affairs 1341 Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 USA us Page 098 of 225 Tel: 1 (202) 393?092? Cell: 1 (202) 815??645 Ana.Meuwissen@us.bosch.com Page 099 of 229 Chang, Jesse (NHTSA) From: Lieu. Chan (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 11:19 AM To: Chang, Jesse Healy, Thomas Wood. John Sade, Dana (NHTSA) Subject: Google autonomous vehicles Attachments: Agenda October 271h.pdf; how google car Attached is the agenda for the meetings. Also attached is a quick background primer on the technology and how it works (including a link to video). Page 190 of 229 Autonomous Vehicles Thursday Friday, October 27-28, 20]] 9:00 am. 5:00 p.m. Location: NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Washington, DC 20590 Google POC: Nick Hobbs (970) 412-1989 NHTSA POC: Chan Lieu (202) 366-9132 Meeting called by: NHTSA for discussion about work being done by Google in AV area. Type of meeting: A con?dential and proprietary discussion of the Google Autonomous Vehicle development efforts Attendees: NHTSA: Ronald Medford Dan Smith John Maddox Kevin Vincent John Augustine Gary Ritter Shelly Rowe Art Carter Frank Barickman Melanie O?Donnell others as determined by NHTSA (Johnson, Resendes, Harding, Wood, Najm) Google: Sebastian Thrun Frannie Wellings Chris Unnson Phil Recht Bob Lange David Estrada Nick Hobbs Anthony Levandowski Agenda Topics Speaker Thursday All D331!r {10 am 3 pm) Vehicle demonstration runs along George Washington Google Drivers: Parkway (see map below) Two ears running, each drive is Brian Torceuini about 25-30mm two NHTSA people at a time per car. Pick up and drop off will be outside the NHTSA HQ building. Demos may be run Fridayr as well if requested or needed. Peter Aguilar Route: Page 101 of 225 7706 9:00 am 9:15 am Welcome and Introductions Stricklan, Medford, Smith 9:15 am - 10:15 am Google Program Overview: why we're doing what we're doing program history current state of the technology current state of the project overview of AV demo drive Thrun Urmson Levandowski 10:15 am 10:30 am Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm NHTSA background info: Regulations and NCAP ITS Overview V2V Program Key Scenarios Autonomous Considerations Maddox Johnson I Resendes 12mopm?1mopm Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Google demo drive for meeting attendees Google zcopm?4mupm NHTSA VZV Demos at Test Track on RFK parking lot, See map below: http:ff1naps. ersev+Ave w&vp sre=0&1nra=ls&t=m&z= l4 Maddox 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wrap up and discussion of the demo drives Maddox 7m0pm Diner Location TBD Any All welcomed F?day 9:00 am - 10:00 am FOT Prove out Methodology 8: Systems Speci?cations Harding 10:00 am 11:00 am Human Factors Levandowski Monk 11:00 am-11:15 am Break 11:15 am 12:15 am Deep dive on engineering Urmson 12:15 am 1:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm 2:15 pm Work with other OEMs Levandowski 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm V2V Security Options Resendes Computer Security Sc AV Levandowski 2m5am?3??pm Policy Issues Vincent Wood 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Policy Work Public Acceptance Estrada Frannie I Hobbs 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Questions Next steps D. 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Google autonomousiffoyota Prius test vehicle Once a secret project, Google?s autonomous vehicles are now out in the open, quite literally, with the company test-driving them on public roads and, on one occasion, even inviting people to ride inside one of the robot cars as it raced around a closed course. Google?s ?eet of robotic Toyota Priuses has now logged more than 190,000 miles (about 300,000 kilometers), driving in city traf?c, busy highways, and mountainous roads with only occasional human intervention. The project is still far from becoming commercially viabledemonstration system on its campus, using driverless golf carts, which points to how the technology could change transportation even in the near future. Stanford University professor Sebastian Thrun, who guides the project, and Goo gle engineer Chris Urmson discussed these and other details in a keynote speech at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in San Francisco last month. Thrun and Urmson explained how the car works and showed videos of the road tests, including footage of what the on-board computer ?sees? [image below] and how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians, and traf?c lights. Page 195 of 225 Goo gle?s Self-Driving Toyota Prius Google has released details and videos of the project before, but this is the ?rst time I have seen some of this footage -- and it?s impressive. It actually changed my views of the whole project, which I used to consider a bit far?fetched. Now I think this technology could really help to achieve some of the goals Thrun has in sight: Reducing road accidents, congestion, and fuel consumption. Urmson, who is the tech lead for the project, said that the ?heart of our system? is a laser range ?nder mounted on the roof of the car. The device, a Velodyne 64-beam laser, generates a detailed 3D map of the environment. The car then combines the laser measurements with hi gh- resolution maps of the world, producing different types of data models that allow it to drive itself while avoiding obstacles and respecting traffic laws. The vehicle also carries other sensors, which include: four radars, mounted on the front and rear bumpers, that allow the car to "see" far enough to be able to deal with fast traf?c on freeways; a camera, positioned near the rear-view mirror, that detects traf?c lights; and a GPS, inertial measurement unit, and wheel encoder, that determine the vehicle?s location and keep track of its movements. Two things seem particularly interesting about Google?s approach. First, it relies on very detailed maps of the roads and terrain, something that Urmson said is essential to determine accurately where the car is. Using GPS-based techniques alone, he said, the location could be off by several meters. The second thing is that, before sending the self-driving car on a road test, Google engineers drive along the route one or more times to gather data about the environment. When it's the autonomous vehicle?s turn to drive itself, it compares the data it is acquiring to the previously recorded data, an approach that is useful to differentiate pedestrians from stationary objects like poles and mailboxes. Page 195 of 225 The video above shows the results. At one point you can see the car stopping at an intersection. After the light turns green, the car starts a left turn, but there are pedestrians crossing. No problem: It yields to the pedestrians, and even to a guy who decides to cross at the last minute. Google?s Self-Driving Toyota Prius Sometimes, however, the car has to be more ?aggressive.? When going through a four-way intersection, for example, it yields to other vehicles based on road rules; but if other cars don't reciprocate, it advances a bit to show to the other drivers its intention. Without programming that kind of behavior, Urmson said, it would be impossible for the robot car to drive in the real world. Clearly, the Google engineers are having a lot of fun (fast forward to 13:00 to see Urmson smiling broadly as the car speeds through Google's parking lot, the tires squealing at every turn). But the project has a serious side. Thrun and his Google colleagues, including co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are convinced that smarter vehicles could help make transportation safer and more efficient: Cars would drive closer to each other, making better use of the 80 percent to 90 percent of empty space on roads, and also form speedy convoys on freeways. They would react faster than humans to avoid accidents, potentially saving thousands of lives. Making vehicles smarter will require lots of computing power and data, and that's why it makes sense for Google to back the project, Thrun said in his keynote. Urmson described another scenario they envision: Vehicles would become a shared resource, a service that people would use when needed. You?d just tap on your smartphone, and an autonomous car would show up where you are, ready to drive you anywhere. You'd just sit and relax or do work. He said they put together a video showing a concept called Caddy Beta that demonstrates the idea of shared vehicles -- in this case, a ?eet of autonomous golf carts. He said the golf carts are much simpler than the Priuses in terms of on-board sensors and computers. In fact, the carts communicate with sensors in the environment to determined their location and ?see? the Page 19? of 225 incoming traf?c. ?This is one way we see in the future this technology can . . . actually make transportation better, make it more ef?cient,? Urmson said. Thrun and Urmson acknowledged that there are many challenges ahead, including improving the reliability of the cars and addressing daunting legal and liability issues. But they are optimistic (Nevada recently became the first U.S. state to make self-driving cars legal.) All the problems of transportation that people see as a huge waste, ?we see that as an opportunity,? Thrun said. PS: Don't miss the first part of the keynote, in which Thrun and Urmson describe their experiences at the DARPA autonomous vehicle challenges. This story. written by Erica Guizzo. was originality posted on Spectrum. art editorial partner ofGreen CarReports. How the Google Autonomous Vehicle Works (video) embedded&v=YXqutEQOtk Page 198 of 225 Thank you for the additional info. I?ll make sure to check in with our presenters and insure that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there's any other infomiation that would be helpful in arranging a meeting. Nick On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM. wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracv of GPS. Someone in one ofthe prior meetings; mavbe it was Chris?. said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars] and would like to know if vou have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative posrtioning. On the IT cybersecuritv: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on lT cvbersecuritv, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for \tE?hiClE cybersecuritv. I will talk with Kevin about the 1~hour break?out discussion. l?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing vou guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Page 109 of 225 "Wood, Steve Subject: Canceled: PENDING: Meeting Request - Volkswagen Group of America, lno Location: W42-302 Start: Thu 9f5r?2013 2:00 PM End: Thu 950013 2:45 PM Show Time As: Free Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Strickland, David (NHTSA) Friedman, David Vincent, Kevin Lieu, Chan Naylor, Nathan Smith, Daniel Rawls, Belinda Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Organizer: Required Attendees: Optional Attendees: Importance: Hig Sent for From: Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 5:3? PM To: Lieu, Chan Clarke, Yvonne Beuse, Nathaniei Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Request for Meeting: September 5 or 6 I agree. No more than an hour for David. Sent with Good Message-nu From: Lieu, Chan Sent: Tuesday, July 23. 2013 1 1:38 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA): Smith, Daniel Beuse, Nathaniel Austin, Rory Subject: Re: Request for Meeting: September 5 or 6 Can we get some time for Audi on Sept I?m not inclined for a 3 hour meeting with David, perhaps we can do 1 hour with David and remaining time with NVS staff? On 7f23f13 11:25 AM, "Schneider, Anna" sanna.schneiders??ivw.ooni?a wrote: Hi Chan, I'd like to con?rm September 5 at 2:00 pm. iJviould it be possible to block 3 hours of time? I will forward a proposed agenda as soon as its developed. Thank yen for your assistance, Anna Page 130 of 22% hiya-:3, see this request from Audi to come in to discuss automated vehicles. I think Th ursdey Sept 5 at 2pm may be best. Please let me know if there a reason why we shouid not take this meeting request. From: {Schneider}, Anna-Marie Schneider Date: Monday, July 22, 2013 6:18 AM To: Chan Lieu Cc: "Donner, Eckart Subject: Request for Meeting: September 5 or 6 Hi Chan, It was great to see you at the Alliance last week. I am writing to check Administrator Strickland?s availability for a meeting with my colleagues at Audi in Ingolstadt at your headquarters either September 5 or 6. They would like to discuss autonomous vehicles and autonomous vehicie testing in the states. Would these dates work for you? Best regards, Anna Anna-Maria Schneider Vice President, Industry and Government Relations Volkswagen Group of America, inc. 220D Ferdinand Porsche Drive Herndon, VA. 2017? Phone: HUB) 364-7211 Cell: {703) 539-9696 Fax: (7"03) 364-7082 mail to: ?Please consider the environment before printing this e-maii 1, Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: Location: Start: End: Show Time As: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: Optional Attendees: Page 131 of 225 Honda Research Exchange Meeting NHTSA-CR (DepAdmim W40-302 Video Conf, VRTC Wed 12IWZOH 8:45 AM Wed 12nv2011 4:15 PM Tentative (none) Not yet responded Gibbons. Rita Smith, Daniel Maddox, John Bonanti, Christopher Lewis. Nancy Shelton, Tern.r Carra, Joseph McLaughlin, Brian Monk, Chris Garey-Vega. Lisandra Jerome, Christian Freeman, David V. Stasko. Stephen(NHTSA}; Wood, Steve Summers, Lori (NHTSA), Dang, Jenny Kuppa. Shashi Beuse, Nathaniel Hines, David Soodoo. George Abraham. Julie (DST), Wondimneh, Ezana Tamm, James Borris, Frank Magno, Gregory I:izluandt, Jeff Yon. Scott Harris, Claude Anderson, Terry Giuseppe, Jeff Brown, Michael Compton, Richard Gosgrove, Linda Vegega. Maria Kang, Julie (NHTSA) Carter, Arthur Floyd. Lisa Louden, Allison Sullivan, Lisa Saul. Roger Traube. Eric Resendes, Ray (NHTSA): Patel, Sanjay Willke, Don Lukuc, Mike Campbell, Joe Rau, Paul Case, Charlie Scarboro, Mark Summers, Stephen Rideila, Stephen Garrett. Riley Chidester, Chip Farbry. John CTR Simone, Jim (NHTSA): Probst, Edward Morgan, Kreeb, Robert McFadden, Joe McCullough, Catherine Harper, Clarke King. Yvette CTR Gornev, Phillip Karo. Check keon, timothy Pyne, Mike When: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 8:45 PM Eastern Time Canada). Where: NHTSA-CR {DepAdmin} W4D-302 Video Cont, (N HTSA) Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments. Hello, I have attached the revised agenda for this meeting. Please note that the order of the first two presentations after the opening remarks has been reversed in this final agenda. Please forward the agenda to any staff who may be interested in the topics. As in previous vears, vou mav come anv go as the topics interest you. Research topics of mutual interest will be presented and discussed. Please contact me if you have anv questions or comments. Research Discussion Meetingdocx?a} 8:45-9:00 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-11:15 11:15-12:15 12:15-1:00 1:00-1 :30 1:30-2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-3:45 3:45-4:10 4:10-4:20 Page 132 of 225 NHTSA HONDA RESEARCH DISCUSSION MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2011, WASHINGTON, DC AGENDA Introductions and Opening Remarks Teen Driver Research Programs Battery Safety Research Honda?s Plans for EVs Break Small Overlap and Oblique Front Crash Lunch THOR Dummy (Testingz?Schedule WorldSID Status Head Injur?}I of the Elderi}r {Injury Mechanism and Criteria) AACN Update Honda?s Plans to Implement Future Crash WarninglCIB Would Address Rear Eng, Pedestrian, and Possibly Some Intersection Scenarios Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Vehicles Driver Distraction Discussion and Closing Remarks Maddox, Smith I NHTSA Nishizawa Honda Loughitano I Honda Kang NHTSA Gorney NHTSA Noguchi Honda Tajima I Honda Saunders NHTSA Parent 1? NHTSA Rhule NHTSA Yamaoka {Honda Craig I NHTSA Yoshida Honda Kodaka Honda Kodaka Honda Hashimoto 1? Honda Kamiji I Honda Maddox NHTSA "wood, Steve Subject: Location: Start: End: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: Page 133 of 225 CONFIRMED: NHTSA 1' Toyota Research Discussion Meeting Video Cont. VRTC Fri 3f15i'2013 9:00 AM Fri 3r15r2013 12:00 PM (none) Accepted Gibbons, Rita Smith, Daniel (NHTSA), Carra, Joseph Bonanti, Christopher Lewis, Nancy Shelton, Terry Ridella, Stephen Saul, Roger Johnson, Tim Monk, Chris Craig, Matthew Summers, Stephen Willke, Don Garrett, Riley Moorhouse, Kevin Brown, Michael Geraci, Michael Compton, Richard Austin, Rory Cooper, Milton (NHTSA), Summers, Lori Kuppa, Shashi Beuse, Nathaniel Hines, David - Soodoo, George Harris, Claude (NHTSA): Borris. Frank Yon, Scott Optional Attendees: Hello, Quandt, Jeff Thompson, Harry (NHTSA), Chidester, Chip Brophy, John (NHTSA), Chen, Chou~Lin Simone, Jim Kahane, Chuck Farbry. John CTR Powell, Gregory Douglas, Dana King, Yvette CTR Vanlandingham, Tasha CTR Hopson, Tanisha CTR Rice, Michelle Huang, Ritchie Carter, Arthur keon, timothy McCullough, Catherine Patel, Sanjay Freeman, David V. Hewett, Gary Kreeb, Robert McFadden, Joe Floyd, Lisa Coliins, Bill Morgan, Abigail Wiacek, Chris zhang, jenny Scarboro, Mark Rau, Paul Dang, Jenny Molino, Louis StJohns, Raphael Lukuc, Mike Packard, Michael Kang, Thomas Wang, Jing Prasad, Aloke Traube, Eric Gorney. Phillip Price, Markus Medri, Marisol Funke. James Echemendia, Cristina (NHTSA), Karo, Check (NHTSA): Kang, Julie Rhuie, Heather Hallan, Patrick Joshua Barickman, Frank Simmons, Paul Habib, Kareem; Magno, Gregory NVSEvents; Svenson, Alrik Cronin, Brian Healy, Thomas Stasko, Stephen{NHTSA}; Zhao, Lixin Yoon, Rebecca Herrera, Harold Mynatt, Mark Sharma, Dinesh Toth, Gary Wood, Steve Dear, Wilda Morgan. Tina Sade, Dana Ascone, Debbie Finneran, John Forkenbrock, Garrick Jasinski, David Marchesseault, Analiese Park, Brian Pyne, Mike Donnelly, Bruce Schagrin, Mike (FHWA) i have attached the final agenda for this meeting. I. Page 134 of 225 NHTSA TOYOTA Technical Meeting Agenda 9:00- 0:10 9:10- 0:50 0:50 10:00 10:00? 10:55 1055-1105 11:05- 11:25 11:25-11:45 11:45? 12:00 March 15, 2013, 9:00-12:00 Greeting Member introduction Agenda confirmation Session 1 Research on Pre Collision System E?valuatiOn 1-1 For Vehicle (CSRC. UMTRI) 1-2 For Pedestrian TASK) Break Session 2 Vehicle Automation Technology 2-1 Toyota?s Vision 2-2 Toyota Experimental Automated Vehicle 2-31-Iurnan actors for Advanced Driver Assistance System 2-4 Collaborative research on Human Factors Break Session 3 Passive Safety Research and Development of Extra-Precision Human Brain Model Session 4 Pedal Misapplication Task Analytic and Time Series Analysis of Driver Behavior of Iowa) Wrap up Page 135 of 225 Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Levandowski Sent: 19 Nov 2013 07:30:03 -0800 To:Johanna Shelton Cc:Lieu, Chan Subject:Re: Norton Let?s make it happen! Johanna, can we get a list of folks the DC team feels they need to get in the ear? Thanks! -A On Nov 19, 2013, at 7:13 AM, Johanna Shelton wrote: FYI, Rep. Holmes Norton just commented that unlike Chairman Shuster and Petri, she has yet to ride in an automated vehicle. Johanna Shelton Senior Policy Counsel Google Inc. 1101 New York Ave NW, 2nd Fl Washington, DC 20005 202.109.7005 Google Voice ishelton googlecom Page 136 of 225 Anthony Levandowski FromzAnthony Ievandowski Sent: 16 Sep 2013 12: 19:36 -0700 To:Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject:Re: visit to Mountain View See you at 9am. -A On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM, wrote: What's our start time on this? We are flexible if you want an early start, up to you guys. --?--Original From: Anthony Levandowski [anthonvl@ google.corn] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Great this should be fun. On Sep 4, 2013, at 6:20 PM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Yep, checked that box. Looking forward to it. From: Anthony Levandowski Ianthonyl@google.com Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Re: visit to Mountain View Sounds great for meeting in am. You might want to coordinate with Ron to makes sure its ok. Cheers, -A On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8: 14 AM, wrote: Just want to circle back on this. We?re planning for Tuesday morning with you guys and then lunch with Medford, et al. Any issuesfconcerns? Page 13? of 225 On 81291113 7:39 PM, "Anthony Levandowski? wrote: >01: we can do that. I'll make sure we share as much as we can 1' know babout what's next from our side. >Cheers, >On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:06 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov" >wrote: It will only be 2 from NHTSA, Dep. Friedman +l (may likely be me again). Would be interested in everything you guys have going on, or as much >>we can squeeze into the limited time. What's next should definitely be on the agenda, especially with all the news we?ve been reading re: contract car manufacturers and deals with Uber. On 8f29/13 1:01 PM, ?Anthony Levandowski? wrote: Yes! We'd love to host everyone coming. Thanks for asking. U2 day plus demos is perfect. How many folks and what specifically sacs-:- are they interested in (high level, what's next, technical overview, safety Cheers, On Aug 29, 2013, at 9:43 AM, "chan.lieu@dot.gov? wrote: Greetings and salutations. Hope life in the valley is well. NHTSA's new deputy administrator David Friedman will be making a trip out to northern CA the week of September 16. Would it be possible for us to pay a visit Tuesday Sept. Could be a half day type thing with briefings and then demo? Page 138 of 225 From: Wham To: Clarke, Subject: FW: N. CA draft travel itinerary Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:49:00 PM Attachments: CA April 2013 travel itinerary .xlsx From: Lieu, Chan (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 05:43 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Austin, Rory (NHTSA) Subject: Re: N. CA draft travel itinerary Here's a list of participants that I know about. I?ve also attached the updated itinerary. Please note that there will be a meeting with Elon Musk at 3pm on Wednesday Apr 17 Google: - Chris Urumson Anthony Levandowski participants: - Joerg Schlinkheider Peter Oel Annie Lien Thomas Zorn Anthony Cooke Stanford CARS (Automotive Innovation Facility, 473 Oak Rd, Stanford, CA 94305) Chris Gerdes - Bryant Walker Tesla - Elon Musk - Diarmuid O'Connell - Daniel Witt Jim Chen Let me know if you need additional info to complete the briefing papers. From: , Chan Lieu Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:03 PM To: David Strickland Dan Smith Rory Austin Nathaniel Beuse ni LB . Cc: Michelle Rice (Michelle gay}, Yvonne Clarke glarke@dgt ggy), Belinda Rawls Vanessa Clark Subject: N. CA draft travel itinerary Page 139 of 225 Attached is a proposed itinerary for the Northern California visit with Google, Tesla. et al. We are confirmed with Google all day Tuesday and with everyone on Wednesday Audi; Stanford; Tesla). I am still waiting to hear back from Apple, but I'm not really expecting much. It's still on there for now, but if that doesn't emerge, then it means we would be able to depart first thing Thursday morning and be back in DC around dinner time (assuming flights are available]. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Also, I'm told that Google has invited S2 for this visit as well, so it David is ok with this draft. I'll send to 82's team for scheduling to see if it's something he wants to do. Thanks. .ch Page 120 of 225 NHTSA visit to Northern California April 15-18 5:30pm en route from Denver to SFO 8:00pm arrive at SFO RON Hyatt Place (282 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA) 8:00am en route from Hyatt Place to Google Mountain View campus 9:00am Safety philosophy 10:00am Sensing perception 11:00am Control planning systems g) 12:00pm Lunch 3 1:00pm Maps 2:00pm User Interfaces 3:00pm Test program 4:00pm depart Google Mountain View 6:00pm dinner TBD RON Hyatt Place (282 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA) 7:15am en route from San Jose to VW ERL (500 Clipper Dr. Belmont, CA) 8:00am VWfAudi Electronics Research Laboratory 9:00am agenda TBD 10:00am agenda TBD 11 :00am agenda TBD 11:30am en route to Center for Automotive Research at Stanford (473 Oak Rd. Stanford, ?9 12:15pm Lunch with Stanford CARS researchers 1:15pm Designing cars that will not crash (Dr. Chris Gerdes) 00 1:45pm Legal aspects of vehicle automation {Bryant Walker Smith) 2:30pm depart Stanford en route to Tesla HQ (3500 Deer Creek Rd. Palo Alto, CA) 2:45pm arrive at Tesla discussion of Vehicle ProgramsfFacility Tour 3:30pm meeting with Elon Musk (5 4:00pm en route to Tesla Fremont Factory (via Model Sedans) 3 4:30pm arrive at Tesla Fremont Factory; discussion of qualityfmanufacturing and facility tour 5:45pm depart Tesla Factory en route to dinner via Model (TBD) 6:30pm arrive at dinner TBD 8:30pm return to Tesla HQ to pick up vehicles RON Hyatt Place (282 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA) Page 131 of 229 Visit Agenda April 16, 2013 HTSA Attendees: Administrator David Strickland Mr. Chan Lieu Director of Government Affairs Mr. Dan Smith Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Mr. Nat Beuse Google Attendees: Chris Unnson Dmitri Dolgov Anthoniil Levandowski Andrew Chatham Anne Aula Brian Cullinane Jon Derickson Brian Torcellini David Lu *Times are estimated Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Director, SeF-Dnving Cars Sot?tWare Engineering Lead, Onboard Software Policy a Engineering Lead Software EngrheerLead, Otlboard So?ware UX Lead, Stall? UX Researcher UX Research Lead Safety Engineer Program Manager, Operations Product Manager I. Google's Approach to Building a Safe Self-Driving Car 9am - 9:10am 9:10am - 9:45am 9:45am - 10:15am 10:15am - 10:45am Page 1 Welcome and Greetings Philosophy, Safety 3. Statistics, Chris Urmson a Anthony Levandowski We'll explain our focus on building from a reliable core, exploiting big data, our focus on algorithms and our willingness to solve the problems that need solving. Discussion of Driver Training, Brian Torcellini We'll talk about some philosophies we have with our approach to training higth skilled drivers, as well as go into detail about our training pipeline and life of a driver, including certi?cations, checkpoints and expectations. We'll also explain how ?eet monitoring and testing feedback also play a big role in operations safety. Software Overview, Dmitri Dolgov We'll review our overall soflware architecture and discuss sensing, localization, planning, predicting. and control. We'll illustrate the performance of our system, and explain our approach to fault tolerance. 10:45am - 12pm 12pm - 12:45pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:15pm - 2pm 2pm - 2:15pm 2:15pm - 3pm 3pm - 4pm 4pm - 4:30pm Thank you! Page 2 Page 122 of 225 Driving Demo Lunch (with guests only) Software Development, Dmitri Dolgov We?ll explain our test-driven approach to software development and how we use the massive amounts of dave we've collected. We'll show how we use our playback system to both regressively test and safely develop new features. Offboard Software, Logs, Cloud, and Mapping, Andrew Chatham We?ll explain what is stored in our maps, the process we use to build them, and how we release them. We'll also discuss our approach to cyber?security and how we manage the vast datasets collected during our tests. Break User Interface Evolution 3. Test Program Brian Cullinane a Brian Torcellini We?il present our efforts in continually making our system safe and easy to use. We'll also provide an overview of our recent test program. including our training process and early results. Discussion -- Why Google believes the technology could be a near-term reality (5 years or less) All-Hands with Team (Location: Garage) Page 133 of 225 VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA NHTSA visit, Mr. Strickland Team Wednesday, April 17th. 2013 Time Agenda Topic Who min Where@ERL Welcome at ERL, introduction (coffee) all 15 conf. room Big Basin 08:15-9:45 1. History of piloted driving at the ERL (from grand challenge Lien (ERL) 10 over CES to future topics) 2. Safety efforts of automated driving in the ?eld of research A. Bartels (VW Research) 25 3. Car D. Lipinski 5 Garage 4. Future HMI concept of piloted commutes E. Glaser (ERL) 30 5. Outlook: driver distraction and future system responsibilities Donner (Audi), Zorn 20 Bartels (VW-R), Schlinkheider, Lien, Lipinski (ERL) 09:45-10:45 1. Current Research activities and tepics of automated driving N. Beuse (N HTSA) 30 2. Implication of legal aSpects regulations in the U.S C. Lieu 2D 3. Alignment and thoughts about the future of automated driving D. Strickland (NHTSA) 10 10:45-11:30 Wrap up/summary, next steps, discussion (coffee) all 45 Participants WU Group: B. Augustin (NEE-3), B. Mueller-Bessier E. Donner (LEGS-3), Dr. A. Bartels T. Zorn, T. Cooke, (all J. SChlinkheider, D. Lipinski, E. Glaser, A. Lien (all ERL) Participants NHTSA: D. Strickland, D. Smith, N. Beuse, C. Lieu ERL Page 1 of 1 Page 134 of 225 NHTSA I General Motors Research Discussion Meeting April 3, 2013; 9:00 am. 4:30 pm. AGENDA 9:00 - 9: 15 Welcome and Introductions NHTSA and GM 9: 15 10:15 NHTSA Researcthulemaking Priorities NHTSA and GM 10:15 - 11:00 Spark EV GM Battery GTR HTSA 11:00 - 12:00 Spark EV Ride and Drive 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break 1:00 - 1:30 NASS Data Modernization NHTSA 1:30 2:30 Roundtable (Older Drivers) NHTSA and GM 2:30 - 3:30 CybersecurityfFunctional SafetyfAutomated Vehicles NHTSA 3:30 - 4:30 Roundtable (Small OverlapfOblique and THOR, NHTSA and GM Rollover Research, Open Discussion) 4:30 Adjournment Page 135 of 225 NHTSA BMW RESEARCH DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 4, 2013 AGENDA Time Subject 09:00 09: 10 09:40 10:45 11:00 11:30 Welcome Evaluation Active I Integral Safety AEB) - BMW: Methods and need for standardization. Active Safety VZX - Safety applications based on VZV potential and open issues Roadrnap VZX Europe Future projects VZX projects VZM, VZVRU, Functional safety - BMW approach - NHTSA outlook and interpretation Aspects of Cyber Security -BMW approach outlook and interpretation Automatedfautonomous vehicles chances and timeline Europe - NHTSA outlook and interpretation Adjourn Page 136 of 225 NHTSA 1? Honda Research Discussion Meeting January 8, 2013, Washington, DC, Conference Room W40-302 A enda 9:00 am. Welcome I Introductions I NHTSA Organization Overview 9:15 am. Honda Safety Overview Crash Avoidance and Electronic Systems Safety 9:45 am. Automated Vehicle Research (NHTSA 1 Honda) 10:30 am. Pedestrian Crash Avoidance (N HTSA 1? Honda) 11:00 am. Crash Avoidance (NHTSA) 11:15 am. Safety and ITS Strategies (Honda) 11:30 am. Lunch 12:30 pm. Cybersecurity and Functional Safety (NHTSA) 1:00 pm. Functional Safety (Honda) 1:15 p.m. Driver Distraction (Honda) 1:45 p.m. Break Crashworthiness 2:00 pm. Dummy Roadmap THOR (NHTSA) 2: 15 p.m. Older Occupant Roadmap (NHTSA) 2:30 p.m. Dynamic Rollover (Honda! NHTSA) 3:30 p.m. NHTSA Oblique Crash Program (NHTSA) 3:50 pm. Advanced Body Structures (Honda) 4: 10 pm. Wrap-up I Plan for future discussions 4:30 p.m. Adjourn *Due to limited discussion time for each topic, Honda would like to use this meeting as a starting point for a series of individual discussions over the course of the year. Page 12? of 229 NHTSA TOYOTA Technical Meeting Agenda AM 9:00? 9:10 9:10? 9:50 9:50 10:00 10:00? 10:55 10:55? 11:05 11:05? 11:25 11:25? 11:45 11:45? 12:00 March 15, 2013, 9:00?12:00 Greeting Member introduction Agenda confirmation Session 1 Research on Pre Collision System Evaluation l-l For Vehicle (CSRC, UMTRI) 1-2 For Pedestrian (CSRC, TASI) Break Session 2 Vehicle Automation Technology 2?1 Toyota?s Vision 2?2 Toyota Experimental Automated Vehicle 2-3Human Factors for Advanced Driver Assistance System 2-4 Collaborative research on Human Factors Break Session 3 Passive Safety Research and Development of Extra-Precision Human Brain Model Session 4 Pedal Misapplication Task Analytic and Time Series Analysis of Driver Behavior (CSRC, of Iowa) Wrap up Page 138 of 225 Subject:FW: NHTSA r' meetings next week Google From: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:38 PM To: 'Brian Cullinane' Subject: RE: meetings next week Google Brian Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. We are all looking forward to meeting with you next week. My ethics council advised me that we can accept the provided meals as part of the larger group of academic and stakeholder participants without additional payment. Best regards, Paul From: Brian Cullinane Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:12 PM To: Rau, Paul (NHTSA) Subject: NHTSA meetings next week Google Meeting attendees, As you know, Google will host the Automated Driving Ftesearch meeting{s) from June 4?6, 2013. The meetings will take place at in Mountain View, CA on Google's campus. The address is 2081 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043. Due to security requirements, I will be meeting you in front of the lobby at the scheduled day 8: time in order to get everyone badged in. VTTI will send out an agenda before the meeting with specific times. We do not restrict cell phones or computers and will have WiFi for everyone to access during the meetings. Google can provide a lunch for each of you on the days you will be here. Google is willing to provide these meals without charge given we want the meeting to be as efficient and productive as possible. In the alternative, Google can invoice you or your agency for the cost of the meals. Please check with your ethics officer to determine whether you can accept these meals. Please let me know by e-mail how your organization wishes to handle this issue. Cost of lunch per day (depending on the day you are here} is below. Note: the difference is due to the of people scheduled to be here that day. a Monday, June 3rd: $18 person oTuesday, June 4th: $12.50 if person a Wednesday, June 5th: $7.05 1 person oThursday. June 6th: $8.09 I person Please let me know if you can accept these meals (and if not, how you would like to handle the invoicing) by EOD Thursday. Thanks, Page 139 of 225 Brian Brian Cullinane UX Research Lead Self?Driving Car Project Googlebc] Page 150 of 2T5 Mapp, Tammy From: Korkor, Julie Ego?7., Ur, Sent: fuesday. November 12, 2013 8:49 AM i- To: Mapp,Tammy{NHTSA] I-f-j-E. I.) I Subject: FW: Invitation for In-?v?ehicle Technology Safety Discussion? i ii Tammy, Good morning. Please control. Thanks Julie From: Laca, Heather (N HTSA) Sent: Friday, November 00, 2013 5:04 PM To: Korkor, Julie (NHTSA) Cc: Rawls, Belinda Subject: FW: Invitation for In-Vehicie Technology' Safety Discussion I believe that this needs to be controlled From: Strickland, David (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, November 03, 2013 4:5? PM To: 'George Ivanov' Cc: Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian 'Johanna Shelton'; 'Travis Mason'; 'Charlie Hale'; Lace, Heather Clarke, Yvonne (NHTSA): Rawls, Belinda (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Invitation For Iii-Vehicle Technology Safety Discussion George. would be happy to make some time on this. My scheduling team is ee'tl and will work to got this set up. David Strickland NHTSA Administrator US. Dept. of'l'ransportation 2023664836 (Sent from iPhone) ?-??-Driginal hrlessagemu From: George Ivanov Sent: Friday. November 03. 2013 04:54 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Strickland, David Ce: Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian Johanna Shelton; Travis Mason: Charlie liale Subject: invitation for in-?v?ehiele 'l?eehnology Safety I'Jise-nssion Hello Administrator Strickland. {so 004/38 Page 151 of 2T5 Google's Android team is currently working on a technology initiative related to reducing driver distraction. Our lead product engineers will be in Washington on the afternoon of Friday November 15th. and we would be very interested in meeting with your team to discuss the project in greater detail and to get your feedback. Please let us know if your team might have some time to meet from 1-5pm on the 15th. Thank you for your time and we look forward to your response. Sincerely, George Ivanov George lvanev Public Policy Analyst Googte inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 202-346-1206 Page 152 of 2T5 Tan-urn: (NHTSAZ From: Clarke, Yvonne ff ruff? a, Tuesday. Decemberoa. 2013 5:44 pm . . .. . To: lv?lappRawis, Belinda t. Subject: FW: Google Invites You: Celebrate the Big Moments of2i113 Please control. Thank you From: Strickland, David Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 5:3? PM To: Clarke, Yvonne Donaldson, John HTSA) Subject: Fw: Boogie Invites You: Celebrate the Big Moments of 2013 Would like to attend. Thanks. David Strickland (from iPad) NHTSA Administrator US. Dept. of Transportation 202-366-1836 Message-m- From: Google DC Events ledeevents events-re istration. Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 1 1:44 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Strickland, David (N HTSA) Subject: Gongle Invites You: Celebrate the Big Moments of 2013 Please if you are having problems viewing this email. GOOGLE INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THE BIG MOMENTS OF Page 153 of 2T5 JOIN US AS WE HIGHLIGHT THE BEST OF THE YEAR IN SEARCH, YOUTUBE, AND PLAY Thursday, December 12, IOU - 11:00pm W__i_l-otel Roeftnp ?jl?th Street NWI 20004 Please use our private Event Located on Avenue, near the corner of 15th Street, NW Please RSVP ID 2013 Google inc. moo Amphitheatre Parkway. Mountain View. CA 9404] too received this invitation became you have been involved in the Google Community or attended Google events in the past. It you no longer wish to receive lnlorrnatlon regardan this eyent. please enter your entail address m. Google is pleased to provide attendance at this event at no cost when appropriate under applicable laws. By attending this event and accepting any gift: which may be offered. the attendee certi?es that hersha is able to do so in compliance ?1th applicable laws and the internal rules of hisiher organization. This event has been planned to comply with applicable ethics rules to enable Members of Congress and Congressional staff to attend. Executive Branch employees are encouraged to contact their designated agency ethics officials for guidance. as stricter rules may apply. It you wish to pay Googte for your attendance. or If you have any questions, please contact us at Page 154 of 2T5 Mane. Tammy (NHTSA) From: Clarke, Yvonne a Sent: Tuesday, April os, 2o14 2:54 we To: Mapp, Tammy 3 20 Subject: FW: Discussion With Google on Reducing Smartqhones gyms? Nm-?deio 5: Please thank you From: George Ivanov Sent: Monday, April 2014 5:13 PM To: Friedman, David Smith, Daniel McLaughlin, Brian (NHTSA) Cc: Johanna Shelton; Andrew Brenner; Charlie Hale Subject: Discussion With Google on Reducing Driver Distraction From Smartphones Hello Administrator Fried man, Google's Android Automotive team will be in Washington the week of May 5th and wanted to update you and the staff on the progress of the Open Automotive Alliance's efforts to reduce driver distraction. Please let us know if any daleltime on the week of May 51h would work best for your team. Thank you. Sincerely, George lvanov George lvanov Public Policy Googlo inc. 1101 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20003 georgoivanov@google.eom I 202-346-1206 Elsi-00630 Page 155 of 2T5 Alistair Bur Home Wall Street 300ml] Dow Jones 5t Company 1. r1: . 20! California street. I 1" floor San Francisco. I i someone .i?lcl'ii A 11: clutairbur?wsjcun June9 2014 VIA EMAIL NHTSA Executive Secretariat 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building, 41?304 Washington, 13.0. 20590 Re: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST Fee bene?t requested Expedited processing requested Dear SirfMadam, Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act. 5 U.S.C. 552 et seq. I request access to and copies of communications between Google Inc., its subsidiaries. employees and third- party representatives, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Google?s self-driving cars and related software and hardware technology. I am seeking communications from the start of 2009 through to the present day. The types of communications include emails and other records of communications and internal documents discussing Google and its self-driving car tech nology. Subjects include the state and status of the technologies. future regulations, potential deployment models. crash and incident reports and related documents such as applications and permits. I am also seeking records of communications involving Ron Medici-d on the subject of Google?s self-driving cars and technology. This request covers the start of 2009 to when Mr. Medford left to join Google in late 20 12 or early 2013. This information is being sought on behalf of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires for dissemination to the general public Through this request, I am gathering information on the safety of Googlc's self-driving car technology and the potential for it to be used on public roads. That is of current intents! to the public because Google?s autonomous cars and related technology have the potential to radically change transportation but also cause serious damage and harm it' not developed and regulated appropriately. c?Imm Page 156 of 2T5 I agree to pay reasonable duplication fees for the processing of this request. However. if it is possible to waive any fees, that would be welcome. Release of this information is in the public interest because it will contribute signi?cantly to the public's understanding of how Gmgle?s self-driving cars may operate on public roads. If my request is denied in whole or part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to speci?c exemptions of the act. I will also expect you to release all segregahle portions of otherwise exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to deny a waiver of fees. As i am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, 1 would appreciate your communicating with me by telephone or electronic mail, rather than by postal mail, if you have questions regarding this request. Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist. I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. This reqUest concerns a matter of current exigency to the American public because Google's self-drivi ng cars are already being tested on public roads and regulations to possibly allow the public to use them are planned for the end of 2014 in at least one state. I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sincerely, Alistair Barr Page 157' of 2T5 Harris. Sandra (NHTSAQ From: Webmaster, NHTSA Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 1:41 PM To: Tammy Harris, Sandra Korkor, Julie (N Subject: Reuters News FOIA on self-driving cars Sen Name: Alexei Oreskovic Sender Email: Subject: Reuters News FOIA on self-driving cars Comments: Monday July 14, 2014 This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I request that documents containing the following information be provided to me: Information regarding the contacts that the NHTSA has had with Google Inc and with other companies from April 2013 to the present date regarding the testing and performance of their self-driving vehicles. Please provide records of which companies the NHTSA has met with regarding self-driving vehicles and the logs, minutes or details of the discussions at the meetings. I also request any documents that Google and other self?driving vehicle companies have provided to the NHTSA to assist in developing the Motor Vehicle Automation Roadmap with respect to limited self-drivin vehicles, and any documents provided by the companies to help the NHTSA develop performance and reliability requirements for limited self-driving vehicles. In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am a representative of the news media af?liated with the Reuters news agency, and this request is made as part of news gathering and not for a commercial use. i am willing to pay fees for this request up to a maximum of $75. If you estimate that the fees will exceed this limit, please inform me ?rst. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Alexei Oreskovic Technology Correspondent Reuters News alexeioreskovic thomsonreuterscom 415?677-251 1 425 Market Street, Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 E314-002q 2-(0 Page 158 of 2T5 Mapp. Tammy (NHTSA) I. - is! 50' ivrn ?mum? From: Webmaster. NHTSA Sent: Friday. November 14. 2014 3:45 PM To: Mapp, Tammy Harris, Sandra Korkor. 93th:! 3 .1 Subject: Public records request Sender Name: Kevin Roose Sender Email: Subject: Public records request Comments: Dear FOIA Officer: Pursuant to the Federal Freedom oi?lnl?ormation Act, 5 U.S.C. 9 552. 1 request access to and copies of all e-mail communications between employees of the and Ron Medforcl. Director of Safety. Car for Google. Inc. 1 agree to pay reasonable duplication fees for the processing of this request in an amount not to exceed $100. However, please notify me prior to your incurring, any expenses in excess of that amount. I work as a reporter for Fusion, an ABC-Univisionjoint venture that serves an audience of millions through our TV network, digital properties. and investigative unit. This request is made as part of a newsgathering effort. not For commercial use. and is therefore eligible for a waiver of fees associated with time spent to review responsive documents. As a representative of the news media I am only required to pay for the direct cost of duplication after the ?rst 100 pages. To the extent possible. i would like to receive the information in electronic lbrmat. Please direct all correspondence regarding this request to me at or contact me by telephone at {347'} 5 l4-1430. or by mail at my home of lice: l'i'4l Rose St. Berkeley CA 94103. Please do not send correspondence to Fusion?s headquarters in Doral, Florida? i will not receive it there. lt'my request is denied in whole or part, I ask that youjustil?y all deletions by reference to speci?c exemptions of' the act. I will also expect you to release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material. 1, of course, reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to deny a waiver of fees. I look forward to your reply within 20 business days. as the statute requires. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Kevin Roose Kevin Roosc Senior Editor. Fusion 347-5l4?l430 Page 159 of 2T5 0 0.5. Department - to .: 1? NM Highway trut?c Stitch! Newman ELECTRONIC MAIL January 20, 2015 Mr. Kevin Roose Kevin.roose@fusion.net Re: Freedom oflnformation Act (FOIA) Request Dear Mr. Roose: This responds to your November 14, 2014 FOIA request for FOIA request for copies of all email communications between employees of the NHTSA and Ron Medford, Director of Safety, Self- Driving Car for Google, Inc. The FOIA and agency regulations require requesters to reasonably describe the record or records sought. See 5 U.S.C. 49 CFR Your request is a general request for copies of all communications between all employees and Ron Medford, but is not speci?c as to the subject matter of your request, any speci?c topic or issue of interest regarding the communications you seek or the time period for which you seek it. Identifying, recovering and locating records responsive to your request would require NHTSA to scour every of?ce, database, server, computer, ?le cabinet and desk on every topic related to Ron Medford, the former Deputy Administrator for NHTSA. Accordingly, your request is overbroad and unreasonably burdensome. Under the FOIA and agency regulations, the agency is not required to process requests that require an unreasonably burdensome search. Once you reformulate and narrow your request with more discrete search parameters to limit the burden on the agency in order for the agency to process the request, you are welcome to file a new FOIA request. Your request will be acknowledged by letter and you will be given a new FOIA tracking number. Pursuant to the provisions of49 C.F.R. Part 7, there is no charge for this response. I am the person responsible for this decision. If you wish to appeal this decision, you may do so by writing to the Chief Counsel, National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, W4l~227, Washington, DC 20590, pursuant to 49 CFR An appeal must be submitted within 45 from the date of this determination. It should Page 160 of 2T5 contain any information and argument upon which you rely. The decision of the Chief Counsel will he administratively ?nal. Sincerely, Mew Monica J. Skinner Senior FOIA Information Specialist Page 161 of 2T5 Mane. Tammy HTSA) From: Clarke. Yvonne Sent: Wednesday. December 17. 2014 6:14 PM To: Mapp, Tammy InCe: Rawls, Belinda (NHTSA) Subject: FW: Google Self-Driving Car Presentation Please control. Thank you From: George Ivanoy Sent: Wednesday, December 2014 5:05 PM To: Clarke, Yvonne (N HTSA) Subject: Google Self~Drlulng Car Presentation Hi Yvonne, i hope you?ve been doing well and are getting ready for the holidays. wanted to reach out to let you know that Dr. Chris Unnson, the head of Google's self-driving car project. will be presenting an update on Google's self- rlriying car project to a number of NHTSA team leads at DOT headquarters on January 12 from 10:00am? 12:00pm. We were wondering if there might be an opportuniton include some time (30 minutes or less) on Administrator Rosekind's schedule either during the 10-12 slot or before or after. We recognize that this must be an extremely busy time for your team with the transition to a new Administrator and appreciate all of your help. Thank you. Sincerely, George George Ivanov Public Policy and Government Relations Senior Analyst Google Inc. 25 Mass Ave NW. 9th Floor Washington. 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Senior Counssi to the inspector Generations} Freedom of Iniormation Act Oiloer Of?oe of the Inspector General 1200 Here Jersey Aimee. SE. MAR-2250220200 1200 New ersey Avenue. SE. Washington. DC 20590 Washington. DC 20590 [202) 300-2000 (202) 305-0251 Department of Transportation information Number is {202} 300-4000 Revised 01114112015 Page 164 of 275 From: I To: "antnony egg)" Subject: Re: Slides. HI, FL and Happy new year Date: Friday,]anuary 20, 2012 3:32:08 PM Anthony, Thanks for the update. Look forward to seeing you next week. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: 20, 2012 02:29 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Slides, HI, FL and Happy new year Ron, Happy new year! Wanted to let you know that we just found out that the HI legislation efforts last night. We had nothing to do with this {despite quote about google exec stating reliability ?gures). We will engage them and make sure the outcome is appropriate. Also wanted to let you know that we will be in FL next week to follow up with Representative Brandes? introduction of his bill (which he did initially without our participation but we have since been involved). I wanted to notify you that we ?nally shipped you the slides from our last meeting (you can tracking FedEx tracking number 797946607709). We also submitted a copy to Kevin Vincent's office. We apologize for the delay. It just took our lawyers awhile to navigate the confidentiality process. Hope all is well. I look forward to seeing you in California monday! Thanks, Anthony Levandowski Page 165 of 27'5 From: TD: WM Subject: Re: Talk Date: Friday, August 03, 2012 1:29:04 AM Ron thanks for contacting me! Sign of a great relationship Best Sebasdan On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 3:21 PM, wrote: 2* Sebastian, I appreciated the call today. Your help has already generated action. Tha nks, Ron Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun 3- Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:41 AM a To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a Subject: Re: Talk Great - looking forward talking to you, Ron! Sebastian 23- On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 3:49 AM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I will you at noon (my time) today. >a Ron Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun [mailtozthruanooglecom Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 01:05 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Talk 2-) >31 Ron very happy to. Tomorrow noon your time works for me (650 799 0606) or Friday 4pm. are Sebastian 23-23- On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM, wrote: re:- Sebastian, Zia-2a)- 1 hope this email finds you and your family doing well. 33>} 3-23-25 we: are} Iwould like to have a brief phone conversation when you are available. >52; >231:- >15} >515- Thanks, Ron Medford Page 166 of 275 Page 16? of 2T5 From: Eaiid?m?m TD: Cc: NHT A Tim Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:12:02 PM HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying toffrorn Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. {Ruse From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox,John anthonyIngogle,;om;Johnson, Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Page 168 of 275 Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards andfancti'oaal safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. 91%? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Medford, Ronald whammumnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Page 169 of 275 Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday, 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE 91%? From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:22 PM Page 1TB of 275 To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple ofthe topics planned for June moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 1T1 of 2T5 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars i0hnsoncalvin@google.c0m 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars Page 1T2 of 275 iohnsoncalvin?google.com 650.214.6068 Page 1T3 of 275 From: TD: mm." i W1 Cc: Tim Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun"12 Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 PM Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks Roam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger (NHTSA): Maddox,John anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim tullinane@google.torn Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson [malltoz' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-OSJun'l2 1 have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 8: John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 2th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. Page 1le of 275 From: Calvin johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddos,John Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31,2012 at 6257' AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggeriEDFt concepts for automated systems - Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 Google involvement in SAE From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to 06-081un'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 John, Page 1?5 of 2T5 I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7m moved to the 8m even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursdav. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anvthing that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,]ohn (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-OSjun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski (anthonyl google.eom> CC: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn?t like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsonoalvin googleeom Calvin Johnson Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars johnsoncalvin@ googlecom Page of 2T5 659.214.6963 Calvin Johnson Adeccn Contractor: Gnogle: SEW?Driving Cars johnsoncalvin@ googlecom 650.214.6068 Page of 2T5 From: swam TD: Cc: Rgnald Tim Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49:39 PM I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, wrote: I?ll let Ron 81 John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. may? From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): ambaoxl?goog?mmUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: ldon?t see anyr problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 - 9:45 Page 1?8 of 2T5 Discussion: Data loggeriEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11 11:45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE 9103? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May' 30, 2012 64:2? PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC DIE-Oajun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursdav. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and Page 1T9 of 275 functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May' 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06?081un'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJOhnson 4Tim ohnson dot ov> Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06? 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars ithsongalvin@google,gom Page 180 of 2T5 650.214.6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Page 181 of 275 From: BLLaoMLoaoe Tu: Cc: ?aul, Roger Ronald Ith Tim m1 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - Date: Friday,June 01. 2012 12:38:09 PM Attachments: Google Edits-Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week?s visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentations/demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-In-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson <'ohnsoncalvin oo Ie com> wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, <1Roger,5aul@dot,gov> wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. 510:1? From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim Page 182 of 275 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08jun'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Wumnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-081un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Wet wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7Th rather than on the 8th as Ron was hoping. Page 183 of 275 From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-081un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 - 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE Page 184 of 275 9?18? From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: 'amhanmegwwuohnson. Tim Saul. Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-03Jun'12 Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to - 06-08Jun'12 John, I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for lune ?th moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. I am interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated, Thanks, Ron From: (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Page 185 of 275 Begin forwarded message: From: sjohn.maddox@dot.gova Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony 22> Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I?m sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. Itried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Page 186 of 2T5 Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . I 650 214 6068 Calvin Johnson Adecco Conrractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 6 214 6068 Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 18? of 275 From: I To: "Anthony: Cc: hr Subject: RE: Visit Date: Monday, December 19. 2011 3:51:10 PM Thanks, see you then. m-vDriginal Messagev-m From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:48 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: Visit 10am it is. We have changed we are now at 2011 Stierling court mapMon, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM, wrote: Anthony, the 23rd would be fine. How about 10 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:22 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) 2* Cc: thrun@google.com Subject: Re: Visit Hi Ron, a Great to hear from you. We?d love to catch up and discuss with you anything we might be of help with regarding SHRP2 and v-v. 25- I know sebastian will be in germany over the weekend and through the 25th. I am joining him there 25th. We could meet in the am of the 23rd if that works for you. -A On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM, wrote: Sebastian and Anthony, 22-3:- 33-} Good morning, I am writing because I will be in San Francisco to hold a ?are hearing on our proposed fuel economyIGHG rule on January 24th. Iwas hoping to have a chance to discuss with you an issue related to TRB's SHRP 2 >31 (naturalistic driving study that is currently underway. There are issues related to data analysis, storage and public availability that I would like to discuss if you have a little time. Also, maybe we can spend a few are minutes catching up on what is happening with our v-v project. I will a} arriving in San Francisco over the weekend, so I am available anytime other than the 24th. I will be leaving some time on the 25th. >3 Page 188 of 275 I hope all is well with you and that you and your families have a great >3 holiday. >23- Thanks, Ron Medford 33-2- Page 189 of 275 From: momma To: Subject: Re: Visit Date: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:22:39 AM I am on vacation. In urgent matters, please contact my admin Sergio at sgandara google dot com. Sergio knows how to reach me. Otherwise, kindly contact me in early 2012, when I'll be online again. Happy Holidays! Sebas?an Sebas?an Page 190 of 275 From: minim T03 Subject: Traveling RE: Just landed now Date: Monday, October 22, 2012 6:0?219 PM I'm in DC. Iexpect to have email Monday night, but will be travelingfoff email Monday and Tuesday during the day. I look forward to responding to your email as soon as possible. BesL Ch?s Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars curmson@google.com 412-983-6681 Page 191 of 275 Non Responsive Fronn Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:44 PM To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: draft agenda for Research Meeting Here is what I think we talked about on the phone yesterday, as well as a couple of topics we discussed back in October. The time slots are just rough placeholders, with time built in for breaks. He can add topics as needed. Let me know what you think . Research Meeting Tentative March 23-29 DOT HQ Washington DC Day 1 9:33am Introduction (including what we want out of the meeting - Maddox/Levandowsky 9:33am 11:33 Google SaFety Case Salesky 11:99am ?12:66pm Data and Experience on Positioning TBD Google 1:33pm 2:33pm NHTSA Methodology Johnson 2:36pm 3:36pm Automated Vehicle Considerations NHTSA 3:38pm 5:33pm Discussion on Methodology Comparison and Synergies for research - All Day 2 9:99am 16:36pm Human Factors For Automated Vehicles Monk 13:39am ?12:@@pm Human factors Approach at Google TBD Google 1:93pm 1:45pm IT Cybersecurity best practices TBD Google 1:45pm 2:36pm Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles Resendes 2:33pm 4:83pm Research Synergies All 2:30pm 3:30pm State law Discussion with Kevin Vincent 4:66pm 4:36pm Next Meeting (VRTC in May) and wrap-Up Page 192 of 2T5 John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 193 of 275 Non Responsive From: "Maddox, John Date: May 15, 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT yisitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick offthe Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to Septembery We'll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 5,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 194 of 275 Non Responsive From: Charlie Hale Date: April 11. 2012 8:55:10 PM EDT To: sebamlieu?dotgov} Subject: Re: Meeting with David That?d be great. If you let us know how much time he has available and where AnthonyI should plan to meet him, he'll be there. Thanks again. -Charlie On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 1:20 PM, wrote: David has time at 10am on the 26th, right after his keynote in Coho. Would that work for Anthony? On Apr 11, 2012, at 3:05 AM, ?Charlie wrote: Great, thanks Chan. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:56 PM, wrote: I can't recall off the top of my head if he will be in Detroit for SAE, so let me check his schedule. If he's there, I?m sure we can make sure Anthony has time with David. From: Charlie Hale Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:10:29 -0?00 To: Chan Lieu Subject: Meeting with David Hi Chan, Anthony will be attending the SAE World Congress later this month and was hoping to grab some time with David while he's there. Do you know what his schedule is between 4/23-4126, and if he'd have time to see Anthony? Hope you're doing well, -Charlle Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps 3: Research 252 2254}:- Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research Page 195 of 275 Charlie Hale Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, Maps Research 4; 5.2?2.22?? Page 196 of 275 Non Responsive From: Brian Cullinane Datezjune 1, 201212:38:02 PM EDT To: CalvinJohnson Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week?s visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentationsfdemos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-In-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should ?nd a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvinjohnson wrote: HiRogen Yes we are flying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to fly at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin Page 197' of 275 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, Are you flying to/from Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. Ros? From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Maddox, John anthonlegooglecom; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA): cuiltnaoe?googlemm Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gova wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron Page 198 of 225 From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): anthonlegoogleLom: Johnson, Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM, {Roger,Saul@dot,gov> wrote: I?ll let Ron 8L John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc: both on the 7th rather than on the as Ron was hoping. From: Calvinjohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,]ohn Medford, Ronald anthonyl@google.com; Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 08]un'12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin Page 199 of 275 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:5? AM, wrote: ldon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data logger/EUR concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:09 1 1 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE gleam From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: 'anthonlegoogleLom',? Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 94:2? PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Page 200 of 275 Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - John, 7th I wonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June moved to the 8th even if it means starting earlier at on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: CalvinJohnson hn Ivin Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul Tim Johnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 201 of 275 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars . I I . i I 650,214,6068 CalvinJohnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars iohnsoncalvianoogle,com Calvin Johnson Page 202 of 2T5 Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650,214,6068 B?an Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher Google[x] Page 203 of 275 Non Responsive Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Cc: Roger Saul TimJohnson Subject: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06- 081un'12 Anthony, Calvin, I'm sending the agenda again, hope it gets through this time (using a different file format). Let us know What you think. I tried to send this last week, but apparently the iPad didn't like the file conversion, so it sat in my "drafts" folder for all of this time. Page 204 of 275 Non Responsive From: Breslow Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 01:33 PM To: Anthony Levandowski Sebastian Thrun Cc: nhobbs@google.com curmson@google.com destrada@google.com sdestrada@google.coma; Ifmiller@google.com slfmiller@google.coma; hale@google.com cmdavis@gov.nv.gov Jude Hurin Heather Hawkins-Fancher Mark Froese Troy Dillard Nancy Wojcik hgansert@gov.nv.gov derquiaga?gov.nv.gov cperry@dps.state.nv.us tklimas@gov.nv.gov lvledford, Ronald Lieu. Chan (NHTSA) Subject: Nevada approval of Google application for autonomous test license Dear Team Google, Please see the attached letter from the Nevada Dlle. It is your official grant of authority on your autonomous vehicle testing application. The specifics are outlined in the letter. It has been a pleasure to work with Google on this project. Your professional approach to this complex legislative process has made it more successful and a better process. It also set the bar quite high lor others to follow. We will create and release a press announcement next week that will also include a couple of the photos I took during the test drive. All of the photos and application documents associated with your application will be saved to your file within the Department. As we discussed, once you?ve burned a copy at the two drive test events of! your hard drive. please send us a DVD of what was recorded for our records. I believe one showed a bicycle rider cutting in front of the car and the other involved a vehicle cutting us off during the drive and the Google car responded properly in both instances. Governor Sandoval and I congratulate Google on becoming the first to ever gain a license to test drive autonomous self-driving vehicles in the United States. We look forward to personally handing you your red license plates in the near future. I have copied this to Ron lvledford at the U.S. Department of Transportation (NHTSA) as well as the Nevada Department of Public Safety for their records. Cheers and Congratulations! Bruce H. Breslow Director Nevada Dept of Motor Vehicles 555 Wright Way Carson City, NV 89711 ?'Phone (775) 684-4549 ?'Fax (775) 684-4692 MEmail Breslgw@dmv.nv.ggv Page 205 of 275 Non Responsive Original Message From: Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 06:06 AM To: 'anthonyl@google.com' Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,_john Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Yes I will add the call in number to the meeting request. John can you now use the call in number since we originally was going to call you at home? Michelle Rice Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:04 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great 22> Original Message a From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.goy> wrote: We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM ?arr To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Page 206 of 275 Great, happy to. >3 That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) >2 31-} On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, 25} Dbl->- >ee Ron Page 20?" of 27?5 Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegoogle.com] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:48 AM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Fw: Chat about communication with NHTSA Also feel free to call my cell if you have questions or want to get a hold of me 510-919-6668. -A On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Anthony Levandowski santhonyl@google.com> wrote: We can do a video conference basically any time on thursdays or after 11am california time mondays. Let me know when works for you. First week of october we will be out east and I am happy to drop by for 30min to give you an intro {tour of the dc office I update on project so you feel more comfortable showing up and plugging into a vc at our offices there. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM, wrote: Anthony - just touching base on this - any dates from your end on a videoconference meeting? Since September and even October are starting to fill up with meetings - potential dates in the October - November timeframe would be good for me to use to coordinate within NHTSA on a good meeting date. From:_johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Anthony Levanclowski' Subject: RE: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA Anthony: Can you give me a list of dates in September that would work for a 2 hour videoconference? Then I can take those dates, filter those with our team. and lock in a date. We also have videoconference at DOT so we'll work that part out later but thanks for the Google DC option. ?Tim? From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 5:34 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Page 208 of 275 Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA 31-2- We would love to do meetings over video If you guys could come to our google office in DC we could have a high quality video Let me know what you think. Thanks, 33-2- On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM, wrote: Anthony: Per my voicemail - I think your concept of having shorter meetings has merit and we should discuss it further. If we go with shorter meetings (1 -2 hours), I assume these would not be in-person but would utilize videoconference, webX etc.? I would envision having these at some regular intervals - perhaps quarterly. 3:22:25 >363 If during these regularly scheduled meetings, we find a topic that needs more in depth discussion, we can then schedule a face-to-face meeting of longer duration. I can be reached at my mobile: 202-510-7946. >15} -Tim- bar-r From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:29 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) rah} Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Zeb} Thanks >51: -A 3:22:25 >363 On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM, wrote: Yes that's fine - I'll dial you up at that number.. -Tim- 23-22-25}- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski have} Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:12 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Perfect. Do you mind calling my cell at 510?919?6668? Cheers, bit}:- On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM, stTim.Johnson@dot.gov> wrote: baa}: I?m back in the office Friday - would afternoon on Friday work for youyour time)? >233}? Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto'anthon I 00 la com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:48 AM lee->30 Tozjohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Chat about communication with NHTSA Hi Tim, Wanted to chat with you about how we can make sure google and Page 209 of 275 nhtsa a in the loop vis-a-vis autonomous driving. Let me know when you might have time for a phone call. >233}? In general, going forward we would prefer to have short meetings (1hr?ish)vs multi day updates (like in the past). Let me know what frequency you are hoping to get updates from us. hi>2>2>1> Cheers, -A Page 210 of 275 Non Responsive From: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:12 AM To: 'seval@google.com' wrote: Anthony, 3* :2 i understand we are well on our way towards finalizing details for :1 this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: '2 27 3? How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The a Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 3, 3a a Let me know. >John 202329?3162 3 John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Page 213 of 2T5 Non Responsive From: Maddox, John Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:26 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Hello Nick; 0n the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said y0u had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone {can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on iT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could he applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March {18, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowslti; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John. i'rn helping Anthony ?nalize our plans fer our Upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know il?there's anything in particular ycm?d like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices? discussion. Page 214 of 275 Non Responsive Original Measage From: Sebastian Thron imailtozthrun?leooelecon? Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:53 PM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: curmsoni?leooelecom Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Googie, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as i don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday, i am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within an hours. it seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebastian On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:135 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. 2? From: Medford, Ronald Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: 'sthrun@google.com' ?:sthruanooglecomp; 'curmson@google.com' ccurrnson@google.com> Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless Isaid something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? ?9 From: Wood, Steve Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, re5ulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein :3 :3 Page 216 of 275 Wood, Steve (NHTSA) From: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, March 15. 2012 4:45 PM To: Nick Hobbs Cc: anthonvl@google.com; Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Remind me again which two davs you will be here. From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:27 PM To: Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Cc: anthonvl@google.corn; Wood, Steve Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda Excellent, we really appreciate you taking the time. Do you have any idea which day (or both) you would like to talk? I think Phil is likely to join us only for the legal discussion because much of the rest of the agenda is much more legal focused? If not, that's ?ne. thank you, Nick On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 12:23 PM, {KevinNincentl?c?doLeovr wrote: i should have added and David also. From: Vincent, Kevin Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 3:23 PM To: 'Nick Hobbs?; Maddox, John Cc: Medford, Ronald anthonlegoogleLom; Smith, Daniel Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Nick, Sorry for not responding before but we are definiter on planning on a side meeting with you and Anthonv and Phil when you come to Washington to discuos the state legislation. Kevin Page 21? of 2T5 Thank you for the additional info. I'll make sure to check in with our presenters and insore that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there?s any other information that would be helpful in arranging a meeting. Thanks, Nick On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM, wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program {for relative positioning between any 2 cars] and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecuritv: someone [can?t remember who) indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cvbersecuritv, and we wouid like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecuritv. I will talk with Kevin about the 1-hour break-out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guvs and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs ail Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:01 PM To: Maddox, John (NHTSA) Page 218 of 275 From: {aly'n ?mason To: Maddox, Iohn [Nul?m Cc: Ronald gibbon; Rita Manlandingham, Tasha Hooson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Tuesday, May 2'3, 2012 622?:03 PM Hi John, Do you have a more detailed schedule of the topics that will be covered each day? We are working on which other team members should attend. Also, where will the meetings be taking place? Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM, siohn.maddox@dot.gov> wrote: Calvin, I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in OH this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). John Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Maddox, John (N Date: May 15, 201211:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at VRTC. And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot PCT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We?ll have that much more to show you. Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: June 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) Let me know what you think. John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 219 of 275 Nationai Highway Traffic Safety Administration Calvin Johnson Adecco Contractor: Google: Self-Driving Cars 650.214.6068 Page 220 of 275 From: WW Tu: Cc: NHT A Rita nl in Honson. Tanisha CTR Subject: Re: Agenda for VRTC Visit Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:59:03 PM Thanks for sendingjohn, the schedule works for us. Ican confirm Iwill be there, not sure yet if Bryan or others will be joining. -A On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:3? AM, wrote: a Calvin. I sent this proposal last week. For the reasons stated below, I think we should just plan to meet in 0H this time, flying in and out of Columbus (5th and 8th respectively). 22> >John 23- Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: 2* Date: May 15. 2012 11:28:48 AM EDT To: I oo Ie.com>> Subject: Agenda for VRTC Visit Anthony, As we are developing a proposal for the VRCT visitJune 6th, we are realizing that there are many things to cover, and we can easily use all 3 days with topics at And given the fact that we kick off the Safety Pilot FOT in August, it might make more sense to delay the Safety Pilot review in Ann Arbor to September. We'll have that much more to show you. 23- Before we go farther I wanted to bounce that off of you and see if you have any issue with moving the Safety Pilot discussion. So the proposal would be: >june 6,7,8th at VRTC (topics: setting requirements and testing for functional safety, modeling and simulation, human factors, collaborations) September xx in Ann Arbor (topics: Safety Pilot as example of FOT, others TBD) 3- Let me know what you think. >John Maddox Associate Administrator for lulehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 221 of 2T5 am 075) 684-4692 MEmail WW Page 222 of 275 Non Responsive From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:01 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: anthonlegoogleLom; curmson@google.com; Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Sergio Gandara Subject: Re: California Great. Cc?ing Sergio who can help ?nd a time! Sebastian On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, wrote: Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't have anything on my schedule for 1012 here and Tim Johnson tells me that the meeting is still being planned and not likely until November. Chris, I will see you on the Oct. 23 at the House of Sweden. It doesn't look as tough that time is good for our team to meet (ITS World Congress taking place then in Vienna). The agenda for my meetings out west are still being organized, but if Oct. 2nd works for you and you can let us know if morning or afternoon is best, we can work with that for planning purposes. Thanks again, Ron From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Chris Urmson Cc: Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun; David Estrada Subject: Re: California Page 223 of 275 Ron, Maybe I am wrong but we already planned to meet with NHTSA (in DC) via tim johnson on 10.2. Will be great if that works for you too. -A On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Chris Urmson wrote: ?9 Ron, as Sebastian mentioned, we'd be excited to have you visit. The 2nd 2: looks good on our end. I?ll also be in DC on Oct 23 for the event at the Swedish Embassy, and I?d be happy to stop by and talk about progress with others at NHTSA, if useful. Chris On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM, wrote: Thanks Sebastian. I would plan to fly on Oct. 1 and be in the region for a few days. So if we could find some time on the 2nd or 3rd that would be great. Thanks, Ron From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto:thrun@googlecom] Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 07:31 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Chris Urmson {mangQleacomm Anthony Levandowski {anthonyl@googlecom}; David Estrada Subject: Re: California he: HI Ron Coincidentally I will be in DC on Oct 1, brie?ng the Dept of Education. But the team would be more than happy to receive you. If we could meet Oct 2, I'll be back in Mountain View. Best Sebastian >12: On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, wrote: Sebastian, I am planning a trip out west in early October for a number of projects that we are working on. One of the issues involves Page 224 of 275 autonomous driving. 1 do hope to come by and have a brief visit with Google well the CA DMV. If possible, I would like to have a separate discussion with while I am there, Although my plans are not final, I am expecting to be in the Sacramento and San Francisco the week of Oct. 1. Can you let me know if you are able to meet sometime that week. Thanks, Ron Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars curmsong?lgooglecom 4 2?983??681 Page 225 of 225 From: WW To: I Cc: Maddgx, Ighn Rigg, Michellg Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 2012 12:04:22 AM Guys, sorry to spring this last minute, but to get Bryan on the call I will need you to call our dial in number: number: 866-457-4646 code: 18790412# Talk to you at 9am pacific time! Cheers, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, wrote: Great m" Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 02:24 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John (NHTSA): Rice, Michelle Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky} to join as well. Thanks, -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: are We'll call your cell. How about noon our time. 23-) Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) a} Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you >9 just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 AM, wrote: Anthony, 3-23-22: 23-3} were I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a dif?cult schedule this week, but could do it anytime between 11:30v1:30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week, give me a couple of times he} and dates and we will try and make it work. Ron Page 226 of 2T5 From: WW To: I Cc: Maddox: Ighn Rigel Michelle Kin Kri in NHT A Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Date: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:24:25 PM Great. I'll have another person from google (bryan salesky) to join as well. Thanks. -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, wrote: We?ll call your cell. How about noon our time. 22- Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:55 AM a To: Medford. Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Discussion of March Meeting Great, happy to. a That time works for me. Do you want me to setup a dial in or do you just want to call my cell (510-919-6668) -A On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:51 AM, wrote: Anthony. he} I think it would be helpful ifJohn Maddox and I could discuss the March meeting. I have a difficult schedule this week, but could do it anytime >3 between 11:30-1z30 tomorrow (Eastern Time Zone). Or if that won't work we could try for sometime next week. If next week. give me a couple of times and dates and we will try and make it work. 22-) Ron Page 22? of 2T5 From: To: assume Cc: Egnald Lg?ndg?sk': SmithI ?anig 5,51; 5&1 Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Monday, March 12. 2012 1:25:58 PM Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecuritv: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cybersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cvbersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs Sent: Thursday, March 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford. Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning? talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Page 228 of 275 From: To: name: mummiesngg, Steve Subject: RE: Finalizing Agenda Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 3:22:45 PM Nick, Sorry for not responding before but we are definitely on planning on a side meeting with you and Anthony and Phil when you come to Washington to discuss the state legislation. Kevin 0. Kevin Vincent Chief Counsel National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, W41 ?322 Washington, DC 20590 Office: From: Nick Hobbs [mailtoznhobbs@google.com] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 12:27 PM To: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Smith, Daniel Vincent, Kevin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Finalizing Agenda J?hn, I wanted to check in to see if you had any word on when we might be able to meet with Kevin. I also wanted to add Phil Recht to the list of folks from our team that would be attending that meeting. Sorry to pester. I really appreciate your help making this trip happen. Thanks, Nick On Monday, March 12, 2012, Nick Hobbs wrote: John, Thank you for the additional info. I'll make sure to check in with our presenters and insure that we have the correct content. With regard to the meeting with Kevin, the only people from our team who would need to be present are Anthony and David (our legal director). Let me know if there's any other information that would be helpful in arranging a meeting. Thanks, Nick Page 229 of 2T5 On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM, wrote: Hello Nick; On the positioning we?d like to hear more about your previous comments concerning the availability and accuracy of GPS. Someone in one of the prior meetings, maybe it was Chris?, said you had concerns about relying on GPS. Of course we do just that in our VZV program (for relative positioning between any 2 cars) and would like to know if you have data or experience that can help us understand your concern, or assess our assumptions about suitability of GPS for relative positioning. On the IT cybersecurity: someone (can?t remember who} indicated that Google has lots of experience on IT cvbersecurity, and we would like to know what best practices from that realm could be applied or considered for vehicle cybersecurity. I will talk with Kevin about the 1?hour break?out discussion. I?m sure he will be very interested in that. Who from your team will participate in that? We look forward to seeing you guys and having another useful discussion. John From: Nick Hobbs [mailtoznhobbs@google.com Sent: Thursday, March GS. 2012 5:01 PM To: (NHTSA) Cc: Medford, Ronald Anthony Levandowski; Smith, Daniel (NHTSA) Subject: Finalizing Agenda John, I'm helping Anthony finalize our plans for our upcoming meetings. I want to make sure you get the most out of the discussions. With that in mind, please let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about in the "data and experience on positioning" talk or the cybersecurity best practices" discussion. I think the only change we'd like if possible is to allow an hour for Anthony and our lawyer (David Estrada) to meet with Kevin Vincent about the current status of state legislation. We really want to keep NHTSA up to date about what we're aware of. I don't think this needs to be part of the sessions for the entire group, but I'd like to make sure it get's on the schedule of anyone at NHTSA who's interested. Thanks, Nick Page 230 of 275 Non Responsive From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegooglecom] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:48 AM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA Also feel free to call my cell if you have questions or want to get a hold of me 510?919?6668. -A On Thu. Sep 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Anthony Levandowski wrote: We can do a video conference basically any time on thursdays or after 11am california time mondays. Let me know when works for you. 2} First week of october we will be out east and I am happy to drop by for 30min to give you an intro tour of the dc office I update on project so you feel more comfortable showing up and plugging into a yc at our offices there. at -A Page 231 of 275 a- On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM, sTim.Johnson@dot.gov> wrote: >3 Anthony - just touching base on this - any dates from your end on a videoconference meeting? Since September and even October are starting to fill up with meetings - potential dates in the October November timeframe would be good for me to use to coordinate within NHTSA on a good meeting date. >15- a} Tim (NHTSA) a} Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Anthony Levandowski' Subject: RE: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA >3 Anthony: Can you give me a list of dates in September that would work for a 2 hour videoconference? Then I can take those dates, filter those with our team, and lock in a date. We also have videoconference at DOT so we'll work that part out later but thanks for the Google DC option. >23- -Tim- >9 From: Anthony Levandowski [mailto:anthonlegooglecom] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 5:34 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) are Subject: Re: FW: Chat about communication with NHTSA a} We would love to do meetings over video If you guys could come to our google of?ce in DC we could have a high quality video Let me know what you think. >3 Thanks, .14, On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM, wrote: Anthony: Per my voicemail - I think your concept of having shorter meetings has merit and we should discuss it further. If we go with shorter meetings (1 -2 hours), I assume these would not be in-person but would utilize videoconference, web): etc.? I would envision having these at some regular intervals - perhaps quarterly. If during these regularly scheduled meetings, we find a topic that needs more in depth discussion, we can then schedule a face-to-face meeting of longer duration. I can be reached at my mobile: 202-510-7946. ?Tim? raw; From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:29 PM >363 To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA Thanks On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM, wrote: bar-r} Yes that's fine - I'll dial you up at that number.. -Tim- Page 232 of 275 Original Message have} From: Anthony Levandowski mailto:anthonlegooglecom Sent: Monday. August 20, 2012 12:12 PM To: Johnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Chat about communication with NHTSA 25-15-15}- Perfect. Do you mind calling my cell at 510?919-6668? are}; Cheers, On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM, wrote: I'm back in the office Friday - would afternoon on Friday work for youyour time)? Original Message From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:48 AM have}: Tozjohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Chat about communication with NHTSA Hi Tim, Wanted to chat with you about how we can make sure google and nhtsa a in the loop vls-a?yis autonomous driving. ?Jar-r}: Let me know when you might have time for a phone call. In general, going forward we would prefer to have short meetings (1hr-ish) vs multi day updates (like in the past). Let me know what frequency you are hoping to get updates from us. bhb>> Cheers, Page 233 of 275 From: Wattage. TD: WM Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google. resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Thursday, October 04, 2012 4:35:11 PM Hi Ron. Just want to say a friendly hello as long as we're on the same thread and I started this ball rolling by asking Phil to help me get up to speed. Thanks for understanding. Hope to see you again before too long. David On Oct 4, 2012 4:57 AM, wrote: Chris, Thanks very much for running this to ground so quickly. I spoke to Anthony last night and I regret that this misunderstanding occurred. Every conversation has some potential for confusion. In my limited conversations with Phil have found that I am more up to date on some of your positions that he is. It seems to me that the CA regulatory process is going to be substantially more involved and will be observed by more outside interest than was the case in Nevada. Sol believe good communication will be important between us so misunderstandings are avoided as much as possible. Perhaps we should consider more regular communication as issues progress with CA. In any event you can call and talk about issues directly to me whenever you want. I will let you know how my meetings with the DMV and the Cl?lP go today. Ron From: Chris Urmson [mailto:curmson@google:com] Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 12:35 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Sebastian Thrun Anthony Levandowski ; David Estrada Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron, I think we have gotten to the bottom of what happened, and it looks like some misunderstandings and awkward, unintentional timing. Anthony last talked with Phil sometime around the DNC. At the time he mentioned to Phil the 4 levels of autonomy that NHTSA has been working on as a framework. David Estrada (our internal council) heard about the levels of Page 234 of 275 autonomy for the first time this week and asked Phil about it. Phil didn't know anything about it so David asked him to do some researchifact finding and talk to Kevin. While he was at it, he thought it would be great if Phil would ask about how NHTSA was feeling about CA regulations. This all happened unbeknownst to Sebastian, Anthony and me, in the regular course of David and Phil's work. We think that there was some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding the 4 levels of autonomy vs. 3 levels of regulation. This was new to Phil and he probably used imprecise language since he didn't know anything about it. I can asume that Phil "connected the dots" about an "autonomous vehicle working group" given that somebody must be creating "the three levels of regulation". We greatly value the opportunity to have open conversations with you, and with NHTSA more broadly. Without a strong partnership, we don't believe it will be possible to realize the vision we both share for self-driving technology. We'll continue to be open and transparent with you and NHTSA. Please continue to let us know if an interaction strikes you as anything less than this, and we'll work hard to fix it. Thanks again for yesterday's visit, and your support and enthusiasm for our project, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, Iagree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: sgumso?googmccom?e Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Page 235 of 275 Sebasdan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, {Ronald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: ?sthrun@google.com' 'curmson@google.com' Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new VZV team is an autonomous vehicle team As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars Page 236 of 275 From: Moses TD: WM Cc: mm Subject: Re: Fvv: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Eoogle, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Date: Thursday, October 04, 2012 3:58:10 PM Ron, no problem. I'm sorry for the confusion and misunderstanding. I think it is a great sign that you're more up-to-date on our positions than our lawyer! We?ll endeavor to do a better job of on our end, and avoid future confusion. Ithink it would be great to have regular communication with you during the process in CA. Anthony is the right guy on our side to setup these meetings, and be the conduit of communication. We, of course, would love it if you ever have a concern or question about what we're doing, that you would reach out and talk with us. Thanks in advance, and I hope your meetings with DMV and CHP are productive, Chris On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 4:56 AM, sRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Chris, Thanks very much for running this to ground so quickly. I spoke to Anthony last night and I regret that this misunderstanding occurred. Every conversation has some potential for confusion. In my limited conversations with Phil have found that I am more up to date on some of your positions that he is. It seems to me that the CA regulatory process is going to be substantially more involved and will be observed by more outside interest than was the case in Nevada. Sol believe good communication will be important between us so misunderstandings are avoided as much as possible. Perhaps we should consider more regular communication as issues progress with CA. In any event you can call and talk about issues directly to me whenever you want. I will let you know how my meetings with the Dl?v?lV and the CHP go today. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 12:35 AM Page 237? of 275 To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Sebastian Thrun Anthony Levandowski David Estrada Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron, I think we have gotten to the bottom of what happened, and it looks like some misunderstandings and awkward, unintentional timing. Anthony last talked with Phil sometime around the DNC. At the time he mentioned to Phil the 4 levels of autonomy that NHTSA has been working on as a framework. David Estrada (our internal council) heard about the levels of autonomy for the first time this week and asked Phil about it. Phil didn't know anything about it so David asked him to do some research/fact finding and talk to Kevin. While he was at it, he thought it would be great if Phil would ask about how NHTSA was feeling about CA regulations. This all happened unbeknownst to Sebastian, Anthony and me, in the regular course of David and Phil's work. We think that there was some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding the 4 levels of autonomy vs. 3 levels of regulation. This was new to Phil and he probably used imprecise language since he didn't know anything about it. I can asume that Phil "connected the dots" about an "autonomous vehicle working group" given that somebody must be creating "the three levels of regulation". We greatly value the opportunity to have open conversations with you, and with NHTSA more broadly. Without a strong partnership, we don't believe it will be possible to realize the vision we both share for self-driving technology. We'll continue to be open and transparent with you and NHTSA. Please continue to let us know if an interaction strikes you as anything less than this, and we'll work hard to fix it. Thanks again for yesterday's visit, and your support and enthusiasm for our project, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, I agree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: rm Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Page 238 of 275 Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebas?an On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, sRonald.Medford@dot.gov> wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: ?stbtutt@googlecom' ?cucmsor?googleccom' - Hope you had a goot time at Stanford! 25- Sebastian 3h On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM, wrote: >31 Thank you Sebastian. It isn?t a big deal in this instance. >13 Ron a} Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 07:10 PM To: Medford, Ronald Cc: curmson@google.com scurmson@google.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein I agree, and our apologies. I honestly don't know what caused this and ae- where this is coming from. But I promise we?ll find out. Sebastian 3-33- On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM, wrote: Thanks, Page 241 of 275 >225} 1 agree - but it is your lawyers calling ours. Not a big deal but, in our relationship we shouldn't have this kind of confusion since we are direct and honest with each other. >231:- Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: curmson@google.com scurmson@google.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein >hre Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from; certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. I sync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. >15} Best Sebastian On Wed. Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM. wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian's email address wrong. Zebra} From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday. October 03, 2012 {16:41 PM To: ?curmson@google.com' Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous brat-r} vehicles reaching Googler resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don't understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood. Steve (NHTSA) 30>} Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that bb>> (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations Ire-hi}? Zebra} As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new team is an autonomous vehicle team Page 242 of 275 >252?) As to (2}r do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Page 243 of 27?5 Non Responsive Original Message From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:58 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: curmson@google.com Subject: Re: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Ron this comes as a surprise to me; as I don't recall any conversation to this effect when we met yesterday. I am also unaware of any such rumors, or where they might come from: certainly nothing in our conversation yesterday seemed related. Isync'ed with Chris, but Anthony is on a plane right now. Let us do some more research and get back to you within 24 hours. It seems like some sort of misunderstanding to me. Best Sebasdan On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM, wrote: Sending again since I had Sebastian?s email address wrong. From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 06:41 PM To: 'sthrun@google.com? 'curmson@google.com? scurmson@google.com> Subject: Fw: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and Weinstein Unless I said something I don't remember or what I said was misunderstood, I don?t understand what the email below is all about. Do you? From: Wood, Steve (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 05:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Page 244 of 275 Subject: Rumors of plans for impending NHTSA regulation of autonomous vehicles reaching Google, resulting in inquiries by Recht and 3} Weinstein 2-.- 22> Ken called saying that Google (Levandowski) contacted Phil and said that he is hearing rumors that (1) NHTSA has established a working group on autonomous vehicles (2) The group is developing three levels of regulations 1} 22> As to (1), maybe he thinks that the new VZV team is an autonomous vehicle team As to (2), do you have any idea what he might be referring to? Page 245 of 275 Non Responsive From: Gina Marika Rosales lmailtozerosales@aooele.coml Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 2:3? PM To: Ron Medford Cc: Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Hello Hi Kristin, held 12- 1pm on Ron's calendar. Would this tiineframe work? If not, just let me know sinoe Ron's calendar is flexible on this day. Please have David meet in front of the lobby of Google Building 2081 (mm Mountain View, where the picnic tables are. He can give me a call when he arrives and we'll meet him in front of the building. Thanks! -Gina Gina Mariko Rosales Self?Driving Cars, Google[x] WWI 650?892?453? Page 246 of 275 On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Ron Medford {rmedfordgdigooglecom} wrote: Kristin, The 17th should work, 5th from Ron Medford On Sep 3, 2013, at 12:06 PM, (Wm? wrote: Michelle just finished her detail in Rulernaking and is on a new detail now filling in for Tilda! David Freidman is getting ready to take a trip out to California in a couple of weeks. It?s going to be a whirlwind with 15 meetings in 5 days! Chan is going to set up a Google meeting for him, but I thought it would be great ifyou could have lunch with him. I?m sure he?d love to chat with you as former Deputy and pick your brain on some things. Are you available for lunch on Sept. 17th? Sadly I won?t be with him, but that means you can talk about me Kristin From: Ron Medford Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 7:48 PM To: Kingsley, Kristin (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Hello Hey Kristin, Its great to hear from you. 1 had an email from Liz the other day and she reminded me that Matthew is now 2 years old. Wow those years ?ew {don't know that you think that the first year ?ew since you never slept). I glad to hear that things are going well for y0u with David - from all I remember he is a good guy. Suzanne is on her way this evening for 2. weeks. So that makes me happy. Time is ?ying here and enjoying the work. I was back in MD for a couple of a few days last week. I worked at the DC office for a day, then Friday, Sat. and part of Sunday at Piney Point. If I am not Jame's number 1 guy anymore I am happy to know that I was replaced by Chan, a very worthy replacement. I hope Michelle is making out ok? Is she still on detail? All the best, Ron On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM, Subject: Re: Meeting with David That'd be great. [fyou let us know how much time he has available and where Anthony should plan to meet him, he?ll be there. Thanks again. ?Charlie On Wed, Apr 1 l, 2012 at 1:20 PM, wrote: David has time at 10am on the 26th, right after his keynote in Coho. Would that work for Anthony? On Apr 1 2012, at 3:05 AM, "Charlie Hale" <11 l? 11 im wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our wayI towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: 2} How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 2hr 23* Te Let me know. 2: >John 202-329-4162 2hr 23* >John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 251 of 275 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 252 of 275 Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: Maddox,john (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for mer?us. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our way towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday, except for one important one: If: at How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 22> Let me know. 2} >John 202-329-4162 John Maddox Page 253 of 275 Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traf?c Safety Administration Page 254 of 275 Non Responsive From: Anthony Leuandowski [mailto:anthonnggooglecom] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:04 AM To: (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Meeting Hi John, Thanks for suggesting that. Works for mefus. Wednesday night at the source its. -A On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: Anthony, I understand we are well on our wayI towards finalizing details for this Wednesday and Thursday. except for one important one: 2} How about we go out for dinner again? Wednesday night? Same place (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)? 2hr 23* 1} Let me know. >John 202-329-4162 2hr 23* >John Maddox Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research Page 255 of 275 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Page 256 of 275 From: Molar; TD: WM Cc: Brammgr, ?egrgettg Anthony ?gbastian Thrun; ngner, Rigg, Kancey Amani David Estrada" Davis White Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield; Megan Smith; Leslie Miller Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:09:30 PM Ron, Megan Smith, VP Google[x] will be able to host the meeting. Leslie Miller, who has been at the heart of our policy work, will also be able to attend and describe the "situation in We'll update the agenda and send that out to you. We're looking forward to the secretary's visit, thanks for enabling, Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, wrote: Chris, Hopefully in addition to the driving demonstration someone from Google can take a few minutes to describe the situation in CA and some of the important technical and policy issues you are confronting. This will help provide a better context for demonstration. Thanks again for arranging this on short notice. Ron From: Chris Urmson Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 03:10 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (OST) Cc: Anthony Levandowski Medford, Ronald Sebastian Thrun Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada Davis White s:daviswhitngooglecomav; Dmitri Dolgov <2 Nathaniel Fairfield wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Page 257' of 275 US. Department Of?ce 01? [he Stft?rt?lary Assuc'iulc Director [01' Scheduling 3L Atltuut'c Cell ?52021 360-96370 From: Anthony Levandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): mm; Wagner, Esther curmsoanooglecom; Rice, Michelle Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage I testing build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe Page 258 of 275 and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "gegrgette,brammer@dot,ggv" sigeotgeitebtaolmechotgoxe wrote: Hiall, Could you send us a draft of what Secretary LaHood would do for his visit? 3:30? 4:45pm on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Brammer US Dept of Transportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance i2?l2l3??1?3?7?! From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: 'curmsoanoogleLom' 'anthonyl@google.com? 4' Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford?s visit Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood's scheduler - and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Page 259 of 275 Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Cc: anthonyl@google,com; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Iam looking forward to seeing Sebasuan On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM, All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst Page 260 of 2T5 22- - 2 793-232-9973 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave. SE Washington. DC 20590 Chris Urmson Self?Driving Cars WI 912m - 1 Chris Urmson Self-Driving Cars 412-983-6681 Page 261 of 275 From: Molar; Tu: Cc: Anthony: Levandowski,? Ronald gangstian Esther Rice, Michelle Kancev Amani David Estrada" Davis White Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford?s visit Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 3:11:19 PM Georgette, unfortunately, our executive team for this area are traveling. Dmitri Dolgov and Andrew Chatham, two of our most senior engineers would be available to host the visit. Chris On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM, sgemg?tebtammeLQdoLgm> wrote: What senior executive will be present? Thanks Georgette Brammer US. Department ()llit'e 01' the Secretary Associate Director [or Scheduling 8; Cell i202! 380-9670 From: Anthony Levandowski [mailtozanthonlegooglecom] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:05 PM To: Brammer, Georgette (DST) Cc: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA): tbcw?googlemm: Wagner, Esther Rice, Michelle (NHTSA): Kancey, Amani David Estrada; Davis White; Dmitri Dolgov; Nathaniel Fairfield Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit Page 262 of 275 Hi Georgette, Ron, We are looking a creating a brief right now. The high level details are: Quick briefing of where the technology has improved since his last visit, walk though our garage 1' testing i build up are (By Dmitri Dolgov - 20min) The secretary would go for a drive in the back seat of a Prius that would take him on a loop around campus (By Nathaniel Fairfield - 15min) The secretary would then be transferred to a Lexus and shown the operation of the vehicle (how to engage and disengage the system), he would drive to 101 south manually, then engage the system and experience first hand how safe and smooth the self driving experience is. (By Dmitri Dolgov - 30mim) Questions and photo op afterwards. Unfortunately, neither Sergey, Sebastian, Chris or I are in town during his visit. Cheers, -A On Oct 3, 2012, at 8:44 AM, "georgette,brammer@dot,gov" wrote: Hi all, Could you send us a draft of what Secretary LaHood would do for his visit? 3:30? 4:45pm on Oct 11. Thanks much Georgette Brammer Page 263 of 275 US Dept of Transportation Associate Director for Scheduling and Advance 12028609670 From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:10 AM To: 'Sebastian Thrun' ; Brammer, Georgette Rice, Michelle (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Ron Medford's Hey guys thank you for the meeting yesterday. Could someone from Google please communicate with Georgette (Secretary LaHood?s Page 266 of 275 scheduler and copied on this email) about the possibly of the Secretary visiting next week? Thanks, Ron Sent with Good From: Sebastian Thrun [Lhmn?gm?glamm] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time To: Wagner, Esther (NHTSA) Ce: sgandara@google.eom; eurmson@google.eom; anthongl@google.eom; Medford, Ronald Rice, Michelle Laura Nelson Subject: Re: Ron Medford's visit I am looking forward to seeing Sebastian On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10: 16 AM, wrote: All Ron is still hoping to visit with Sebastian, Chris, and Anthony on his visit next week. Right now, Chris and Anthony have graciously set aside Tuesday 1-3. If Wednesday would work better, such that all of you can meet with him, Ron is available. Please let me know so we can set his itinerary. Thanks, Essie Essie Wagner Program Analyst W2 (cell) NHTSA W44-209 1200 NJ Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Page 26?" of 275 Non Responsive From: Brian Cullinane Date: June 1,2012 12:33:02 PM EDT T0: Calvin Johnson ('ohnsoncalvin (I 1oo CC: {Roggr?aul?fg dot,ggv>, 1' 69 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun'12 Everyone, With Google needing to leave on Thursday evening, I have attempted to put together a revised agenda for next week's visit. I have removed a few of the Google presentations, due to some team availability issues. Almost all presentationsr'demos from NHTSA remain other than the Hardware-ln-The-Loop briefing and demo. Please advise if we should find a way to add that back in. Thanks, Brian Brian Cullinane User Experience Researcher GoogleDr] Page 268 of 275 On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Calvin Johnson wrote: Hi Roger, Yes we are ?ying in and out of Columbus, OH. We are planning to ?y at 7:30 that night so I believe we can meet until 5 pm or so. Thanks, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, wrote: Hi Calvin, are you ?ying toffrom Columbus, Ohio airport? What time would you need to leave Thursday? Thanks. RAJ/jam From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday. May 31, 2012 5:06 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: Saul, Roger Tim cullinane@google.com Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC - 06-08Jun?l2 Hi all, It is looking like we might have to adjust the schedule again. It turns out we will need to return to the Bay Area on Thursday night for some internal meetings Friday. Can we please adjust the schedule accordingly? Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, wrote: Yes, if at all possible, please move these discussions to Friday when I plan to be there. Thanks, Ron From: CalvinJohnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:49 PM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox,John Medforcl, Ronald Tim Brian Cullinane Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 I have added Brian Cullinane so that he can weigh in as well. Another option is shifting the human factors discussions all to the 8th instead of the 7th. Page 269 of 2T5 Calvin On Thu, May 2012 at 8:20 AM, (Roger?anlgr?dotggv) wrote: I?ll let Ron John weigh in, but it looks like this has the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and functional safety approach etc. both on the 7th rather than on the 8m as Ron was hoping. From: Calvin Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48 AM To: Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Cc: Maddox.]ohn Medford, Ronald WUohnson, Tim (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Hi all, We are also interested in reordering the schedule Please see the attached schedule, with the changes in blue. It has some of the same changes suggested already. Our reasoning behind this is one of our team members is only available to come on Thursday and we would like to move all human factors discussions to that day. Please let me know what you think. Best, Calvin On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM, wrote: Idon?t see any problem moving these to Friday from perspective. We can play it by ear, but perhaps we can move the following items from Friday to Thursday. 9:00 9:45 Discussion: Data loggerfEDFt concepts for automated systems Key parameters to capture? Crash database additions to support automated vehicles 11:00 11 :45 Other topics - Google input on ISO 26262 - Google involvement in SAE From: (NHTSA) Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 ?:42 AM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Cc: ?anthonlegooglerom'; Johnson, Tim Saul, Roger (NHTSA) Page 2?0 of 2T5 Subject: Re: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC Roger, Calvin, Can we swap those topics? From: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:27 PM To: (NHTSA) Subject: RE: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC John, lwonder if it is possible to have a couple of the topics planned for June 7th moved to the 8th even it it means starting earlier at VRTC on Friday and moving some on the Friday discussion to Thursday. lam interested in the discussion by Google on developing test to address hazards and fanctianaf safety approach etc. Anything that you are able to move would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron From: Maddox,John (NHTSA) Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:11 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Fwd: Tentative Agenda for Google visit to VRTC 06-08Jun?12 Ron, Here is the agenda for google. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 30, 2012 9:58:41 AM EDT To: Calvin Johnson Anthony Levandowski Ce: Roger Saul Tim Johnson wrote: Anthony, just call when you are available when you are finished. 202-366-4901 Thanks, Ron On Apr 9, 2012, at 1:31 PM, "Anthony Levandowski" wrote: 25- Might be 10min late. I am giving a talk that ends at -A >5 On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Anthony Levandowski 21-} wrote: Works for me. Happy to do it then. Please call my cell. 510-919-6668 .9. On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM, wrote: Anthony, snp> Does 5 pm. (eastern time work) on Wednesday work? Original Message area} From: Anthony Levandowski fmailtozanthonyl@google.coml were} Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 05:25 PM To: Medford, Ronald (NHTSA) Subject: Re: Tomorrow Hi Ron, saw your sorry. Can we talk next week? Wednesday I am open, Monday is really tight. >335} -A 23-3-5} snp> On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, wrote: Anthony, Are you available to talk tomorrow afternoon for a few minutes about SHRP I have time between 3-4 pm. If this doesn't work for you perhaps Monday or Wednesday next week? Page 273 of 275 Thanks, Ron Page 274 of 275 Non Responsive From: Davis White Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 04:13 PM To: Kancey, Amani (DST) Subject: Update: Secretaryl LaHood to Google - 1Cu'11rr Amani - Nice to talk today, and thanks for the visit guidance. An updated proposed visit agenda is below. The Chauffeur Team can make it work on the technical side, and of course we can walk through all these logistics during our Page 2T5 of 2T5 meeting tomorrow at Google at 11 :00 am. Also, please do advise it the Secretary has any specific product or policy interests related to Google beyond our autonomous vehicle project, and we are happy to explore including those items into the meeting program. Thanks, Davis m: 2512494251554 Th . 11 3:30 pm - Arrive MTV-Building 2031 3:35 pm - Begin Meeting 4:00 pm - Demo Ride of Campus Loop 4:15 pm - Arrive Main Campus. Begin Tour. 4:45 pm - Conclude and depart MTV.