[DTL] How far do we delve into C.7

[Matthew Shears]

All,

If we look at C.7 more broadly and not just the transition plan in 
C.7.3, we start to have to look at operator requirements and 
relationships with other interested and affected parties.

For example, C.7.1 spells out some requirements of the contractor: as a 
part of the COP multiple geographically dispersed redundent sites 
(preferably 3) in the US and resilient communications paths with 
interested and affected parties (includes IETF, RIRs, TLD operators, 
etc. enumerated in C.1.3).  And in C.7.2 we start to get into 
contingency planning.

When I think about a transition plan I don't necessarily think only of a 
transition plan to another operator following a re-awarding of the 
contract or other planned and anticipated transition.  I also think that 
much of what we are discussing in terms of transition planning would 
also apply in the situation of attacks, emergencies, etc.  I guess we 
have to discuss an clarify the scope of our work in terms of C.7 
generally.  I am not sure where else COP or CCOP would sit in the CWG's 
work  - its seems that those would also logically fall to us.  (And 
James has put in the DIDPs).

Thanks.

Matthew