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———- Forwarded message ———-
\nFrom: Seth Johnson
\nDate: Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 4:51 PM
\nSubject: WTDC 47 Edits – Re: [ITAC-D] Updated proposal for changes to WTDC Resolution 47 on Conformance & Interoperability
\nTo: “Chip Sharp (chsharp)”
\nCc: “ITAC-D@LMLIST.STATE.GOV” <\/p>\n

Hi Chip et al.,<\/p>\n

Edits to WTDC 47 attached, as promised.
\nWTDC 47 – ID Edits<\/a><\/p>\n

Seth<\/p>\n

On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Chip Sharp (chsharp) wrote:
\n> All,
\n>
\n> As requested today, here is the proposed modification for Resolution 47.
\n> Note that this is Rev 4 of the proposal, but the only difference from the
\n> last one I sent out is one word (highlighted). It is diffmarked against the
\n> current version of Resolution 47.
\n>
\n> I recommend reviewing all the proposed changes, but I want to bring to your
\n> attention two additions to the Resolution:
\n> * Addition of text on counterfeit equipment, as per Res. 177 of PP’10.
\n> * Addition of text related to MRAs
\n>
\n>
\n> The inclusion of counterfeit equipment was the result of discussions (e.g.,
\n> at TSAG) on whether this work should be done in ITU-T or in ITU-D. The
\n> intent of adding counterfeit into Res 47 is to try to move this work to
\n> capacity building in ITU-D as opposed to ITU-T developing Recommendations.
\n>
\n> The addition of text on MRAs to Res. 47 was intended to refer to capacity
\n> building on MRAs, (e.g, what MRAs are, how they are developed, how they
\n> work), *not* to negotiate MRAs. There seems to be a lot of confusion about
\n> MRAs and how they work (including me).
\n>
\n> For those that are interested, the following ITU-D web site describes the
\n> activities related to the C&I Program.
\n> As I noted on the call, the ITU(-D) is already including MRAs in its work
\n> including developing guidelines for development of MRAs.
\n> http:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-D\/Technology\/Pages\/ConformanceandInteroperability.aspx
\n>
\n> I also noted on the call that the ITU has signed MOUs related to the C&I
\n> Program with test labs in countries that have local testing requirements
\n> (don’t accept test results from the US).
\n>
\n> Chip Sharp
\n> Director – Tech Policy & Internet Governance
\n> Cary, NC
\n