The US Votes APPROVE with the following editorial comments: US-1(8802-5j) Correct minor typographical errors, punctuation and formatting problems. Specific examples include: in Figure 2 Correct the alignment of the "Max" and "Units" headings in the table that is part of Figure 2, and the entries within the table. In Table A.1 insert a space between the numbers and the symbols. The numbering 12.7.2.3.4 Insertion Key Echo is incorrect, it should be 12.7.2.2.4 Insertion Key Echo. In 12.7.2.2.1, add space before "The", change: "12.7.2.3.The maximum..." to: "12.7.2.3. The maximum..." US-2(8802-5j) Make the following minor editorial changes for added clarity: Add the following, and then delete the empty Clauses 12.3 - 12.6. 12.0 Clause Numbering Within this clause, the first subclause number refers back to the relevant primary clause within this standard that provides corresponding specifications for copper based operation. For example, in 12.7, Station Attachment Specifications, the .7 provides reference that clause 7 of the Token Ring standard specifies the requirements for station attachment. In 12.7.2.4, first paragraph, change "... specified in 7..." to "...specified in clause 7..." US-3(8802-5j) Make the following changes for consistency within the document and with the 8802-5 Standard: Correct inconsistent spelling and make "Fibreoptic" two words throughout the document. For consistency, use "clause" rather than "section" throughout the document. Since this document does not specify a required mechanical interface, change the Scope statement in 1.1 from: "This section specifies the functional, electrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics of a fibre optic" to "This section specifies the functional, electrical and optical characteristics of a fibre optic" Correct minor error in 12.A.2. For consistency with the table being referred to, change "gives the physical parameters of three other acceptable optical fibres." to "gives the physical parameters of two other acceptable optical fibres." For consistency with the Base Standard, change the following: From main clause number 12 to Main Clause number 13 (Clause 12 is used by 802.5r). Example: 12.2 will become 13.2, 12.7 will become 13.7. US-4(8802-5j) To better tie in the standard requirements with IS11801, call out the cabling terminations specified in that standard. Since use of them is not required, this is an editorial change and not a technical change. Specifically Add the following clause after 12.7.2.7: 12.7.2.8 Attachment to Generic Cabling ISO/IEC 11801:1995 specifies a generic fibre optic cabling infrastructure that may be used for interconnecting devices as specified in this international standard. The primary specified fibre optic interface as specified in ISO/IEC 11801 is the duplex SC (SC-D) connector. Patch cords terminated in the appropriate connector type are required to connect to established cabling systems. in addition add A.8.4 Connector Specification Add Three additional Major Capabilities to ISO/IEC 8802-5:1995: Item Feature Ref Status Support MI3A Fibre media interface connector Duplex SC 12.7.2. O.4 Yes() No() MI3B Fibre media interface connector BFOC/2,5 12.7.2. O.4 Yes() No() MI3C Fibre media interface connector Other 12.7.2. O.4 Yes() No() O.4 Support for at least one of the options (Duplex SC, BFOC/2,5 or Other) is required to support Fibre Optic attachment. -------------End of Comments------------------------