RFC 2026:The Internet Standards Process -- Revisio...
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... or make such other recommendations as it deems fit. The IAB may not, however, pre-empt the role of the IESG by issuing a decision which only the IESG ...


... network protocols and services. When these external specifications play an important role in the Internet, it is desirable to reach common agreements ...



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