本标准基于北美使用的7号信令系统（SS7）协议，解决了使用公共信道信令（CCS）的互联网络连接的操作、管理、维护和供应（OAM&P）。本标准提出了原则，规定了要求，描述了体系结构和协议程序，并确定了OAM&P功能的执行策略，包括兼容性验证和网关筛选。它确定了执行网络互连管理功能的程序、行动和责任。 此外，它还确定了对OAM&P职能进行行政控制所需的双边（运营商对运营商）协议的责任。

This standard addresses Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) for internetwork conections employing Common Channel Signalling (CCS) based on Signalling system Number 7 (SS7) protocol used in North America. This standard presents principles, specifies requirements, describes architectures and protocol procedures, and identifies strategies for performance of OAM&P functions, including compatibility verification and gateway screening. It identifies procedures, actions, and responsibilities for performance of functions for management of network interconnections. In addition, it identifies responsibilities requiring bilateral (carrier-to-carrier) agreements for administrative control of OAM&P functions.