Re: [Ianaplan] what *is* IANA?

[Brian E Carpenter <[e-mail]>]

On 11/09/2014 04:08, Eliot Lear wrote:
> I draw your attention to the footnote included in the final RFP:
> 
>>       In this RFP, "IANA" refers to the functions currently
>>       specified in the agreement between NTIA and ICANN
>>       [http://www.ntia.doc.gov/page/iana-functions-purchase-order] as
>>       well as any other functions traditionally performed by the IANA
>>       functions operator. SAC-067
>>       [https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-067-en.pdf]
>>       provides one description of the many different meanings of the
>>       term “IANA” and may be useful reading in addition to the
>>       documents constituting the agreement itself.
> 
> Here is the question: do we need additional text to make clear that we
> are referring to the function and not the agreement, as we respond? 
> Perhaps the use of the term IANA throughout the text needs some review?

I don't really see much room for doubt, since the very first sentence
of the draft responses identifies the scope as the "IANA protocol parameters
function".

This did cause me to notice that although RFC2850 is listed as a reference,
it isn't cited in the text. Maybe the sentence I suggested previously:
"Among other duties, the IAB must approve the appointment
of an organization to act as IANA on behalf of the IETF."
needs a supplement such as

  In March 2000, the IAB and IETF signed an agreement with ICANN
  for ICANN to host the IANA protocol parameters function [RC2850].

     Brian