BCPs are stable identifiers for Best Current Practices. A BCP may consist of a single RFC or a group of RFCs related to a specific IETF process or recommended guidelines. The collection may become empty as the BCP evolves.
RFC 3864: BCP 90: Registration Procedures for Message Header Fields
Best Current Practice
- G. Klyne
- M. Nottingham
- J. Mogul
- September 2004
- IETF publication
Abstract
This specification defines registration procedures for the message header fields used by Internet mail, HTTP, Netnews and other applications. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.