On 2007-02-13 15:25, Olaf M. Kolkman wrote:
...
(While writing the above I stumbled upon one case is not clear to myself:
can an independent submission 'create' a new registry? I personally do
not see any reason why it shouldn't-- at least within bounds of what the
assignment criteria of the values in that namespace would be-- but I cannot
find normative text)
IANA operates under a formal MoU (available as RFC 2860) that says it
follows RFCs, but takes guidance from the IESG in case of doubt:
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
assignment.
...
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.
So I think it's fairly clear that any RFC could create a registry,
but if it creates a problem, it comes to the IESG.
Brian
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