Tina,
It appears that there are two distinct issues being debated
here. These are:
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Is there interesting work to be done?
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Do we need a new WG in which to do this work?
The IETF has procedures to address both questions. In order to
determine the answer to the first question, the DT should submit its problem
statement, framework and (possibly) an annotated bibliography to the v6ops wg.
They are clearly within the charter of the v6ops and the v6ops chairs have
indicated a willingness to entertain these drafts. If the wg adopts and
progresses this drafts, the framework will be set for subsequent drafts.
At this time, I don’t see any need for a new WG. The
operational expertise that we need to review these documents lives in v6 ops,
and if we were to spin off an new working group, it would probably be populated
by the same people who populate v6ops today. However, I will keep a eye on this
situation to see if it changes.
Your friendly AD,
Ron