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<p class=MsoNormal>Dear platform group,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Over the last few weeks a number of emails have been
circulating for discussion regarding criteria and attributes for platforms and
what triggers a new platform code assignment. It is very difficult to keep
track of the various discussion threads especially as it involves reading back
through a number of long emails and refers to many previous discussions that
not everyone is aware of.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>To simplify the issues and make a clear plan for specific
actions for the platform group, the Data centre has summarised in <b><a
href="http://www.ices.dk/datacentre/temp/platformcode_matrix.xls">2 tables</a> </b>the
definitions of attributes – as we believe they now stand, and the
criteria needed for creating a platform code or assigning a new code from an
existing platform. We now ask that we use these tables and their associated
actions points as the focus for our discussions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The new online platform code request system is in testing
and it would help immensely if we are able to reach agreement on these issues
as soon as possible. We are trying to take a pragmatic approach, knowing that
the code list and process aren’t perfect and there are many inherent
flaws we are trying to eliminate or reduce while at the same time maintaining a
functioning system that can be used to support the marine community that use
platform codes. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>It is important that everyone in the platform group engages
in this exercise to ensure we develop procedures and governance that address
all potential issues. We look forward to receiving your response to this action
document.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Neil<o:p></o:p></p>
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