RFC 9281: Entities Involved in the IETF Standards Process
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document describes the individuals and organizations involved in the IETF standards process, as described in BCP 9. It includes brief descriptions of the entities involved and the role they play in the standards process. The IETF and its structure have undergone many changes since RFC 2028 was published in 1996. This document reflects the changed organizational structure of the IETF and obsoletes RFC 2028.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC9281
- Published
- June 2022
- Authors
- R. Salz
- Status
- BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 12
- Also known as
- BCP11
- Obsoletes:
- RFC 2028
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