Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Technical Work of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
RFC 2860
Document | Type |
RFC - Informational
(June 2000; No errata)
Was draft-iab-iana-mou (iab)
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Authors | Michael Roberts , Fred Baker , Brian Carpenter | ||
Last updated | 2013-03-02 | ||
Stream | IAB | ||
Formats | plain text html pdf htmlized bibtex | ||
Stream | IAB state | (None) | |
Consensus Boilerplate | Unknown | ||
RFC Editor Note | (None) |
Network Working Group B. Carpenter Request for Comments: 2860 IAB Category: Informational F. Baker IETF M. Roberts ICANN June 2000 Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Technical Work of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority Status of this Memo This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2000). All Rights Reserved. Abstract This document places on record the text of the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the technical work of the IANA that was signed on March 1, 2000 between the IETF and ICANN, and ratified by the ICANN Board on March 10, 2000. MoU text as signed MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE TECHNICAL WORK OF THE INTERNET ASSIGNED NUMBERS AUTHORITY 1. This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") defines an agreement between the Internet Engineering Task Force and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Its intent is exclusively to define the technical work to be carried out by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority on behalf of the Internet Engineering Task Force and the Internet Research Task Force. It is recognized that ICANN may, through the IANA, provide similar services to other organisations with respect to protocols not within IETF's scope (i.e. registries not created by IETF or IRTF action); nothing in this MOU limits ICANN's ability to do so. Carpenter, et al. Informational [Page 1] RFC 2860 MoU Between IETF and ICANN concerning IANA June 2000 2. This MOU will remain in effect until either modified or cancelled by mutual consent of the Internet Engineering Task Force and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or cancelled by either party with at least six (6) months notice. 3. Definition of terms and abbreviations used in this document. ICANN - Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, a California non-profit corporation. IANA - Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (a traditional name, used here to refer to the technical team making and publishing the assignments of Internet protocol technical parameters). The IANA technical team is now part of ICANN. IETF - the Internet Engineering Task Force, the unincorporated association operating under such name that creates Internet Standards and related documents. IAB - the Internet Architecture Board, an oversight committee of the IETF. The IAB is chartered to designate the IANA on behalf of the IETF. IESG - the Internet Engineering Steering Group, a management committee of the IETF. IRTF - the Internet Research Task Force, an unincorporated association also overseen by the IAB. IRSG - the Internet Research Steering group, a management committee of the IRTF. RFC - "Request For Comments", the archival document series of the IETF, also used by the IRTF and by third parties. ISOC - the Internet Society, a not-for-profit corporation that supports the IETF. 4. Agreed technical work items. ICANN agrees that during the term of this MOU it shall cause IANA to comply, for protocols within IETF's scope, with the following requirements, which ICANN and IETF acknowledge reflect the existing arrangements under which the IANA is operated: 4.1. The IANA will assign and register Internet protocol parameters only as directed by the criteria and procedures specified in RFCs, including Proposed, Draft and full Internet Standards and Best Current Practice documents, and any other RFC that calls for IANA Carpenter, et al. Informational [Page 2] RFC 2860 MoU Between IETF and ICANN concerning IANA June 2000 assignment. If they are not so specified, or in case of ambiguity, IANA will continue to assign and register Internet protocol parameters that have traditionally been registered by IANA, following past and current practice for such assignments, unless otherwise directed by the IESG. If in doubt or in case of a technical dispute, IANA will seek and follow technical guidance exclusively from the IESG. Where appropriate the IESG will appoint an expert to advise IANA. The IANA will work with the IETF to develop any missing criteria and procedures over time, which the IANA will adopt when so instructed by the IESG. 4.2. In the event of technical dispute between the IANA and the IESG,Show full document text