Colleagues This work item had two defined stages. Stage 1 was to introduce a default authentication group for LIRs. This has been implemented and is in widespread use now. Stage 2 was to introduce user defined authentication groups. This has had no discussion with little support or objection. If anyone feels this would be a useful extension please let the working group know. Otherwise the co-chairs will recommend that stage 2 is cancelled and NWI-8 is marked as Finished. cheers denis co-chair DB-WG