[Initiative]: Specification matriculation process and lifecycle definition

### Name

Specification

### Short description

This initiative will define special considerations, criteria, exceptions, and the matriculation process for specification projects. It will also include pathway for spec standardization.

### Responsible group

TOC

### Does the initiative belong to a subproject?

No

### Subproject name

_No response_

### Primary contact

TheFoxAtWork

### Additional contacts

Dims
Joanna

### Initiative description

This 3 month initiative is designed to review past specification projects as they have moved levels to develop a framework by which the TOC can more efficiently and consistently perform due diligence on specification projects. Due to lack of clarity and understanding in the difference specifications projects have from traditional projects, the TOC spends a fair amount of time discussing and rediscussing how these are reviewed and evaluated. Additionally, as cloud native become more ubiquitous, several specifications with widespread adoption are ready to begin the process for standardization, a process that is easier to pursue when considered from the beginning of the specification's development.

### Deliverable(s) or exit criteria

Specific deliverables of this initiative minimally include:
- modification to the TOC DD guide covering special considerations, exceptions, and guidance where specifications are concerned
- modification to the moving levels criteria specifically identifying caveats for specifications
- incorporation of requirements and workflow for specification projects to be eligible for submission to the JDF (development into standards)