Title
The Internet Standards Process — Revision 3
Author
Scott Bradner, IETF Network Working Group; Harvard University
Date
1/01/2005
(Original Publish Date: 1996)
(Original Publish Date: 1996)
Abstract
This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. This memo documents the process used by the Internet community for the standardization of protocols and procedures. It defines the stages in the standardization process, the requirements for moving a document between stages and the types of documents used during this process. It also addresses the intellectual property rights and copyright issues associated with the standards process.