RFC 1310 · INFORMATIONAL · 1992
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The Internet Standards Process
Overview
RFC 1310, “The Internet Standards Process”, is an Informational document published in March 1992 by L. Chapin. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1602 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo documents the process currently used for the standardization of Internet protocols and procedures. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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