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<p>Last week our Chair, Marilyn Cade, circulated a marked up version of the draft position statement on this issue that was originally drafted by me and subsequently edited by Mike Rodenbaugh<a></a><a></a>. This morning, Berry Cobb suggested that the position
statement should<a></a><a></a> be cross-reference one of the pending recommendations of the RAPWG<a></a><a></a>.</p>
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<p>I regards these suggestions as "friendly amendments" and have revised the draft statement to take account of them. Two versions of an updated draft are attached -- one is a redline markup of what Marilyn<a></a><a></a> forwarded, and the other is a clean
version of same.</p>
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<p>Marilyn also inquired whether there would be a cut off date at which the draft would be locked down for final consideration by BC members. As the comment must be filed by Thursday, October 28, i<a></a>I would suggest that we lock down the draft no later
than this Thursday or Friday, if that is in compliance with BC administrative rules.</p>
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<p>Thanks again to all who have voiced support for this position staement and have suggested improvements.</p>
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