Choice of approval process and The TAP process

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Choice of approval processandThe TAP process

• Richard Hill
• Counsellor, SG2 and SG3
• ITU

Geneva, 15-16 December 2008
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Outline

• Choice of approval process
• The TAP process

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Choice of approval process (1/2)(ref. 8 of Res.
1)

• TAP used
• for numbering/addressing
• charging/tariffing/accounting
• work methods for ITU-T study groups (A-Series)
• But TAP could also be used for other areas, see
  WTSA Resolution 40
• Right to correspond
• Protection of installations
• Security
• Safety of life
• Competitive markets

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Choice of approval process (2/2)(ref. 8 of Res.
1)

• Choice of TAP versus AAP is made by consensus
• Failing that, the choice is made by vote of
  Member States
• Choice is usually at the Question level
• Choice cannot be changed once the Recommendation
  is Determined or Consented

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The TAP process (1/2)(ref. 9 of Res. 1)

• The SG determines the Recommendation text must
  be stable
• The Director issues a Circular informing the
  membership that the Recommendation in question
  should be approved at the subsequent SG meeting
• Member States should assign authority to the SG
  for the approval

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The TAP process (2/2)(ref. 9 of Res. 1)

• Members can submit proposals for editorial
  changes
• At the subsequent meeting, any editorial changes
  are considered and, if appropriate, agreed
• The SG then decides whether or not to approve the
  Recommendation
• Opposition from one Member State is sufficient to
  prevent approval (except at WTSA)