CONTENTS

�1���� Scope
�2���� References
�3���� Definitions
�4���� Abbreviations
�5���� Introduction
������� 5.1���� Purpose
������� 5.2���� Concept of robustness
�6���� Requirements for MTP and SCCP traffic and congestion control procedures
������� 6.1��� �MTP signalling link flow control procedures
������� 6.2���� MTP signalling route management procedures
����������������� 6.2.1���� Requirements for TFP, TFR and TFA procedures
����������������� 6.2.2���� Requirements for congestion controls
������� 6.3�� ��SCCP management procedures
�7���� Intelligent network traffic and congestion controls
������� 7.1���� High-level requirements
������� 7.2���� Standardized controls
�8���� Requirements for adequate overload control
�9���� Additional considerations for network operations and administration
������� 9.1���� Requirements for screening messages
������� 9.2���� Requirements for data administration
������� 9.3���� Principles for component removal
������� 9.4���� Relationship with network management and test procedures
10���� Testing requirements
11���� History