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ISO/IEC JTC1/SC18/WG8 N1853

ISO/IEC JTC1/SC18/WG8
Document Processing and Related Communication-
Document Description and Processing Languages


Title:New Project Proposal for Standard HTML
Source:WG8
Project:New
Project editor:
Status of document:WG8 approved proposal
Requested action:For processing by SC18
Date21 May 1996
Distribution:WG8 and liaisons
References:WG8 N 1852, User Requirements for Standard HTML
Supersedes:


PROPOSAL FOR A NEW WORK ITEM
Date of presentation of proposal:
1996-05-21
Proposer:
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 18
Secretariat: ANSI
National Body (Acronym) ANSI
ISO/IEC JTC 1 N XXXX
SO/IEC JTC 1/SC YY N XXXX

A proposal for a new work item shall be submitted to the secretariat of the ISO/IEC joint technical committee concerned with a copy to the ISO Central Secretariat.

Presentation of the proposal - to be completed by the proposer
Guidelines for proposing and justifying a new work item are given in ISO Guide 26.

Title (subject to be covered and type of standard, e.g. terminology, method of test, performance requirements, etc.)
Standard HTML (an application of SGML, 1SO 8879:1986)
Scope (and field of application)
This standard shall be a conforming application of SGML, suited to serve the needs of JTC1 and others needing a stable format for documents displayed on the World-Wide Web (WWW).
Purpose and justification - attach a separate page as annex, if necessary
While HTML has grown rapidly, many of the latest features are of minimal use to those who desire a simple, stable format for presenting documents on the WWW. The working group that developed the early versions of HTML is being disbanded, and a new group is needed to maintain basic functionality. ISO/IEC JTC1/SC18/WG8, as the developers of SGML, has the necessary knowledge and skills.
Programme of work
If the proposed new work item is approved , which of the following document(s) is (are) expected to be developed?
Xa single International Standard
more than one International Standard (expected number: ........ )
a multi-part International Standard consisting of ........ parts
an amendment or amendments to the following International Standard(s) ..............................................................................
a technical report , type ........
Relevant documents to be considered
WG8 N 1852, User Requirements for Standard HTML, HTML 3.2 Document Type Definition (DTD)
Cooperation and liaison
IETF, W3 Consortium
Preparatory work offered with target date(s) Signature


proposing SC Secretary
yes
no
Will the services of a maintenance agency or registration authority be required? X
If yes, have you identified a potential candidate?
If yes, indicate name ............................................................
Are there any known requirements for coding? X
If yes, please specify on a separate page
Does the proposed standard concern known patented items? X
If yes, please provide full information in an annex

Comments and recommendations of the JTC secretariat - attach a separate page as annex, if necessary

Comments with respect to the proposal in general, and recommendations thereon:

It is proposed to assign this new item to JTC 1/SC 18/WG 8

Voting on the proposal

Each P-member of the ISO/IEC joint technical committee has an obligation to vote within the time limits laid down (normally three months after the date of circulation).

Date of circulation: Closing date for voting: Signature of JTC secretary

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Convenor: Dr. James D. Mason
Integrated Information Management and Dissemination Systems, Information Managemen Systems
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Email: masonjd@ornl.gov