Document Submission Processes

Registration Types:

For submission of the following registration process types in support of Joint Basic Image Interchange Format (BIIF) Profile (JBP) or other supporting JBP documentation:

The Request For Change (RFC) process If you have identified an issue any of the NITFS documents and would like to submit an RFC to correct an existing document defect or would like to request the addition of a new document or would like to update or extend guidance in an existing document.
Addition of a new Field Value (FV) to an existing field If a new registered FV is desired for a data field within the JBP and/or other supporting documentation that allows for the registration of a new value, you can propose the addition of a new value.
Request a new unique Support Data Extension (SDE) identifier For registering a new SDE using a new unique Tagged Record Extension (TRE), or Data Extension Segment (DES) identifier.

Please download the NTB Submission Forms and submit to the NTB. At any time in the review and preparation process of the documentation should you have questions or concerns please contact the NTB.

Additional Documentation:

The NTB Staff should provide the following documentation on the NTB Members APAN Site as part of the 45-day review period, but can be downloaded from here if needed in support of either the RFC or FV NTB submission processes:

Each RFC submission will require a Comment Review Matrix (CRM) For RFC Submission For RFC Submission for recording comments that are received on the proposed RFC.
Each FV submission will require a Comment Review Matrix (CRM) For Field Value Submission for recording comments that are received on the proposed FVR submission.

For Guidance in Submission of Registration Documentation

In submission of an RFC or a new FV select RFC/FV Processes.

In submission a new unique SDE identifier select SDE Process.