Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
     
         (IANA) The central registry for various
        "{assigned numbers}": {Internet Protocol} parameters, such as
        {port}, {protocol}, and {enterprise} numbers; and options,
        codes, and types.  The currently assigned values are listed in
        the "Assigned Numbers" document {STD 2}.  To request a number
        assignment, e-mail .
     
        (1994-12-06)