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This is an informal frequently asked questions page about the W3C [[Process]].

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== General Questions ==
=== Why Team Review Before FPWD? ===
Q: Why is there a requirement for the Team to review and approve a document proposed for a First Public Working Draft (FPWD)?

A: The reason for FPWD review is for the Team to confirm that the proposed draft is in scope for the charter of the working group that proposed it. -Ian Jacobs

== Normative Reference Policy ==
The Normative Reference Policy (aka NRP) is defined in [http://www.w3.org/2013/09/normative-references normative-reference].

=== What is the policy for normative references? ===
Q: What is the policy for normative references?

A: The consortium's normative reference policy is defined in the [http://www.w3.org/2013/09/normative-references normative-reference] document.

=== Are WHATWG ''living standards'' permitted as normative references? ===
Q: Are WHATWG ''living standards'' permitted as normative references?

There are multiple answers to this question.

A: yes, normative references for WHATWG standards are allowed in Editor's Drafts, First Public Working Drafts, Working Drafts, Last Call Working Drafts and Candidate Recommendations. Note, however, that as of this writing, no Proposed Recommendations nor Recommendations include normative references to WHATWG standards.
 
A: ''it depends''. To get a more specific answer, ask the [mailto:timbl@w3.org W3C Director].

== See Also ==
* [[process]]
* [[AB]]