Status Definitions

Status Definitions
Status	Meaning	Definition
Active	Current	Valid and Current: Identifies a document that is currently in use and can be used for the purposes specified within the document.
Not for New Design	Valid but Obsolescent	Outdated: Identifies a current document that is not recommended for use for New Design. However it can still be used for Older Designs as detailed by the document or publishing Activity/Organization. It may also be needed due to legislative issues.
Cancelled	No Longer Active	No Longer in Use: Identifies a document that is no longer current. These documents should be reviewed for possible replacement or superseding documents.
Discontinued	No Longer Active	No Longer Being Published: Identifies a document that is no longer being published
Draft	Preliminary Version	Preliminary Version: Indicates that a final version is expected to be published. This document should not be cited except as determined by the publishing activities/organizations.
Draft-Obsolete	No Longer Valid	Draft version is no longer valid: A more current Draft of this document should be available for review.
Inactive	No Longer Active	No Longer Active: Identifies a document that is no longer active and is provided for historic purposes only.
Non-Current	No Longer Active	No Longer Current: Identifies a document that is no longer current. Documents are Non-Current should be reviewed for possible replacement or superseding documents.
Obsolete	No Longer Active	No Longer Being Developed: Identifies a document that is no longer being developed. Documents that have been identified as obsolete should be reviewed for possible replacement or superseding documents.
Pending	Pending Approval	Used for Bib-Only entries: Identifies documents that are pending approval by the publishing activity/organization and are not yet active.
Revised	Replaced / Historical	Historical: Identifies a document that has been amended to correct, update, or improve it and is no longer active. A newer version of this document should be available.
Stabilized	Not likely to require revision	Valid and Current: The document has been reaffirmed at least once and at least ten years have passed since the approval or last revision of the document. The document is required for use in connection with existing implementations or for reference purposes.
Status Not Available	Status Cannot be Validated	Status cannot be validated: Identifies a document where the status is not available or cannot be validated by the publishing activity/organization. This document is provided for historical purposes only and should not be referenced or cited in official correspondence.
Withdrawn	No Longer Active	Removed from Circulation: Identifies a document that has been removed from circulation. Documents that have been withdrawn should be reviewed for possible replacement or superseding documents.