DMCA Policy – International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Introduction
This policy is intended to implement the procedures described in the Title II of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 512 (DMCA) for the reporting of alleged copyright infringement. It is the policy of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) to respect the legitimate rights of copyrights owners, their agents and representatives. Users of any part of the CAETS website are required to respect the legal protections provided by applicable copyright law.

Designated Agent
Notification of alleged infringement should be submitted using the Contact Form on the CAETS website, for forwarding to the Designated Agent, Ruth David, CAETS Secretary/Treasurer. Upon receipt of notification of claimed infringement, we will follow the procedures outlined on this page and in the DCMA. Complaints made will be communicated to the appropriate Web content manager within CAETS.

Complaint Notice Procedures for Copyright Owners
A notice of alleged copyright infringement must include the following.

An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notice, a representative list of such works at that site.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit CAETS to locate the material.
Information reasonably sufficient to permit CAETS to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.
A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the matter complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Failure to include all of the above information may result in a delay of the processing or the DCMA notification.

Notice and Takedown Procedure
It is expected that all users of any part of the CAETS website will comply with applicable copyright laws. However, if CAETS is notified of claimed copyright infringement, or otherwise becomes aware of facts and circumstances from which infringement is apparent, we will respond expeditiously by removing, or disabling access to, the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity. CAETS will comply with the appropriate provisions of the DMCA in the event a counter notification is received by the CAETS Designated Agent.

Repeat Infringers
Under appropriate circumstances, CAETS may, in its discretion, terminate authorization of users of our system or network who are repeat infringers.

Accommodation of Standard Technical Measures
It is CAETS policy to accommodate and not interfere with standard technical measures we determine are reasonable under the circumstances, in other words, technical measures that are used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works.

Featured Member Contributions

Climate Change Won’t Wait. This position paper by the Irish Academy of Engineering observes that while national targets have been set regarding increasing the use of renewable sources for electricity, progress to date suggests that those targets may not be achieved. It concludes that greater political commitment is essential and offers recommendations for a path forward.

France’s Path Towards Sustainable Nuclear Power. This position paper by the National Academy of Technologies of France proposes a reference framework for a sustainable nuclear cycle that is coherent and in tune with the current context.

Small Modular Reactors. This report by the Irish Academy of Engineering concluded that “If Ireland is to become net-zero by 2050, the contribution of energy to national GHG emissions (53% in 2022) will have to be eliminated.” It identifies the need for an informed national discussion regarding the possible introduction of SMRs into Ireland’s energy mix as one pathway toward net-zero.

Roadmap Towards The Production of E-Fuels. This position paper by the National Academy of Technologies of France considers various technological pathways and proposes a “2035 Roadmap” for the development of e-fuels.

A Commentary on the Medium Term Prospects for Ireland’s Hydrogen Economy. This report by the Irish Academy of Engineering looks at the use of green hydrogen gas – produced by the electrolysis of water and powered by renewable electricity – to assist in the decarbonisation process in Ireland.

For a new European energy policy. This position paper by the National Academy of Technologies of France argues that the EU should adopt a new policy that emphasizes energy security as a primary goal and decarbonizing the energy sector as its primary objective, while leaving the choice of means to the Member States.

Irish Water Services in the 21st Century. This report by the Irish Academy of Engineering provides a review of progress to date and a view of the near future. The report presents findings of a high level strategic assessment of water services in the Republic of Ireland and specifically the role of the Uisce Eireann/Irish Water.

Decarbonisation of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable fuels. This report by the National Academy of Technologies of France examines the first steps of an energy and industrial policy that will enable the production of sustainable aviation fuels on the scale needed in the next decade. Full Report. Position Paper.

Megatrends: The forces likely to shape work, employment and society in Ireland to 2040 and beyond. This report by the Irish Academy of Engineering focuses on 5 trends with global impact: Decarbonisation and Climate Change; New Technology; The 4th Industrial Revolution; The Circular Economy; Remote Working.

Towards 2040 – The Atlantic City Regions: Essential Infrastructure for Balanced Regional Development. This report by the Irish Academy of Engineering recommends the prioritization of key infrastructure projects and actions necessary to ensure the sustainable development of Ireland’s Atlantic City Regions. Consisting of in-depth analysis and recommendations for infrastructure improvements in the areas of Energy, Broadband, Transport, Ports, Flood Risk Management and Water Services, the report also calls out the urgent need for reform of the development consent system.

Alerting the engineering research community to the risks of predatory journals and conferences. This Engineering Brief highlights steps that can be taken by engineering research bodies at national, regional, and global levels to protect against predatory practices that could otherwise undermine the integrity of engineering research. It draws on findings published in an InterAcademy Report titled Combatting Predatory Academic Journals and Conferen ces.

Inter-seasonal heat storage in the residential and tertiary sector: A way to reduce our carbon footprint. This paper by the National Academy of Technologies of France briefly presents the technologies for thermal energy storage, then describes the systems suitable for large-scale inter-seasonal storage in the residential and tertiary sectors and the barriers to their deployment in France.

Responsibility in Companies and Institutions for Sustainable Development. This position paper by Germany’s National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) observes that while responsible technology design is of vital importance, the complexity and interdependence of social and environmental factors may diffuse that responsibility. It aims to stimulate debate engaging the technological sciences community together with organizations, companies and agencies with a research and technology focus.

A Systemic Approach to the Energy Transition in Europe. This report by the SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) notes that the pathway to reach net zero emissions is not clear. It presents a systemic approach and concludes with evidence-based policy options that could help Europe reach the Paris Agreement targets.

Spotlight on Engineering

Engineer’s Day Celebration in the Netherlands was celebrated on March 17, praising the skills and inventions of engineers. The celebration is organized for the members of the Royal Institute of Engineers; one of the most important events of this special day is revealing the name of the Engineer of the year. Dr. David Fernandez Rivas, associate professor of fluid dynamics at the University of Twente, was named as the 2021 winner of this prestigious award.