scope:

The present document identifies the scope of a reverse power feed standard or standards that will allow operators to be able to source suitably compliant equipment for inclusion in their networks.

The present document will identify the requirements for reverse power feed, consider the coexistence of reverse power feed with POTS and scenarios involving the deployment of reverse power feed for cabinet and distribution point locations.

Other issues for consideration include:

- Safety.

- Efficiency.

- Power Back-up.

- Performance monitoring (for further study).

- Reliability (for further study).

- Power-sharing (for further study).

- Billing (for further study).

Other issues such as local laws, unbundling rules and cost are considered out of scope.