On Aug 2, 2012, at 11:07 AM 8/2/12, Eggert, Lars wrote: > Looks good to me, but I agree with whoever suggested to increase the fees. I > think you could easily double or triple them.
I agree with Lars and the suggestion that the fees could be higher. - Ralph > > On Aug 2, 2012, at 9:47, IETF Administrative Director <[email protected]> wrote: > >> A reminder of the deadline of 6 August for input. >> Thanks >> >> The IAOC is seeking community feedback on a proposed policy by the IAOC to >> impose >> fees to produce information and authenticate documents in response to >> subpoenas and >> other legal requests. >> >> The IETF receives requests for information, documentation, authentication or >> other >> matters through subpoenas and less formal means that require manpower and >> materials >> to be expended. These requests are on the rise. During the period 2005 to >> 2010 the IETF >> responded to nine subpoenas. Since 2011 the IETF has received five >> subpoenas and three >> other legal requests for authenticated documents. >> >> Each such request is time sensitive and involves the IETF Counsel, the IAD, >> and members >> of the IAOC, who together form the Legal Management Committee, to rapidly >> analyze and >> identify the means for satisfying the request. Often there is a need to >> retain outside counsel, >> especially in cases that might lead to depositions or court testimony. >> >> The IAOC believes a Schedule of Fees is an appropriate and reasonable means >> to recover >> costs associated with such efforts. >> >> The draft policy entitled Draft Fee Policy for Legal Requests can be found >> at: <http://iaoc.ietf.org/policyandprocedures.html> >> >> Before adopting a policy the IAOC would like feedback on this before making >> a >> decision. Comments appreciated to [email protected] by 6 August 2012. >> >> Ray Pelletier >> IETF Administrative Director >
