1. P802.11aq Waiver Request Introduction
March 2018
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March 2018
P802.11aq Waiver Request Introduction
Date:
Authors:
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry

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Abstract
These slides have been produced by the P802.11aq Task Group chair in response to a request from the RevCom chair, Gary Hoffman, “to post a position statement in layman’s terms to the RevCom agenda on why RevCom should consider recommending the waiver for approval”.
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry

3. RevCom to approve Waiver Request
March 2018
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March 2018
RevCom to approve Waiver Request
It is the understanding of the P802.11aq BRC that the final P802.11aq draft does not harm IEEE RAC registries.
The P802.11aq BRC concluded that satisfying the IEEE RAC MCCs will impede the utility of the P802.11aq amendment.
The P802.11aq BRC believes they have given “appropriate consideration and response” to the IEEE RAC MCCs.
IEEE 802 LMSC Sponsor and IEEE WG Approvals March 2018
Approval of the Waiver Request:
IEEE WG: 93/0/7, IEEE 802 LMSC Sponsor: 9-3-3
Approval for forwarding the P802.11aq draft to RevCom:
IEEE WG: 99/0/12, IEEE 802 LMSC Sponsor:
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry

4. Sponsor Ballot Process
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Sponsor Ballot Process
During the P802.11aq sponsor ballot
13 Mandatory Coordination Comments (MCC) were received from IEEE RAC.
Changes were made to the P802.11aq draft in response to the IEEE RAC MCCs received from the IEEE RAC, between October 2017 and January 2018.
The P802.11aq Ballot Resolution Committee (BRC) has not been able to satisfy the IEEE RAC MCCs.
Final Sponsor Ballot results: 99% approval, 1 negative voter, 1 abstain, returns 115
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry

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The P802.11aq BRC believes they have given “appropriate consideration and response” to the IEEE RAC MCCs.
To the best of their ability the P802.11aq BRC have tried to learn, discuss and engage with the IEEE RAC regarding the MCCs. Invitations to all P802.11aq face-to-face and teleconference meetings have been relayed to the IEEE RAC since September 2017.
The P802.11aq draft 12.0 was modified in October 2017 to resolve issues from the IEEE RAC MCCs. This draft was subsequently updated resulting in a final P802.11aq draft 14.0.
The P802.11aq BRC have created the RevCom Waiver Request:
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry

6. From the IEEE-SA Standards Board operations manual: (Dec 2016)
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From the IEEE-SA Standards Board operations manual: (Dec 2016)
5.4.4 Mandatory coordination …
Comments from these entities shall be given appropriate consideration and response. At the time of project submittal to the IEEE-SA Standards Board for consideration for approval, the Sponsor shall supply the most recent coordination comments and indicate either acceptance** or a request for a waiver (see ).
** Note – “acceptance” also includes “acceptance in principle” (Chair opinion)
Review of draft standards
Coordination. Mandatory coordination comments shall be addressed. If the Sponsor believes that satisfying specific mandatory coordination comments will impede the utility of the draft standard, appropriate documentation of this position shall be presented to RevCom.
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry
Stephen McCann, BlackBerry