(Message sent via IEEE Standards webmail) ----------------------------------------- Requester = Marek Hajduczenia Affiliation = Bright House Networks SenderEmail = marek.hajduczenia@mybrighthouse.com SenderPhone = +351-961-121-851 SubclauseNumber = 12.2.1.2.2.4 ClauseTitle = Functions Page = 299 Line = 0 Rationale = "The function should return the value representing the highest (newest) OAM version." contains unintentional optional requirement ("should") which does not make much sense in the context. It is also not reflected in the PICS today. Also, it is prescribed that the newest / highest OAM version is selected, whereas it can be OLT manufacturer implementation decision what version is going to be used, once common versions have been found between ONU and OLT. The selections should be vendor specific and outside the scope of the specification. ProposedChange = Remove the indicated text altogether - the previous statement, i.e., "This function selects and returns a single version of extended OAM from the list versionList." is more than sufficient to define the function in question. Impact = Unclear at this time whether the optional requirement was intentional or not. In the worst case scenario, a new software load for OLT would be needed. ----------------------------------------- (End of IEEE Standards webmail message)