Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2014-7: Section 4.4 Micro Allocation Conservation Update [Archived]
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Status: Implemented 26 June 2014
Tracking Information
Discussion Tracking
Mailing List:
Formal introduction on PPML on 29 January 2014
Origin - ARIN-prop-200
Draft Policy - 29 January 2014
Revised - 4 March 2014
Recommended Draft Policy - 25 March 2014
Last call - 16 April through 5 May 2014
AC recommended Board adopt - 15 May 2014
Implemented - 26 June 2014
ARIN Public Policy Meeting:
ARIN Advisory Council:
AC Shepherds:
Andrew Dul, Robert Seastrom
ARIN Board of Trustees:
Revisions:
Implementation:
Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2014-7
Section 4.4 Micro Allocation Conservation Update
Date: 25 March 2014
AC’s assessment of conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy:
“Section 4.4 Micro Allocation Conservation Update enables fair and
impartial number resource administration by updating the requirements
for an IXP to obtain a micro allocation. The changes are a precise
change (2->3 IXP members) to existing policy. The policy is technically
sound and meets the overarching technical requirements of conservation,
aggregation, and registration. This policy has received a number of
statements in support of this proposal on the mailing list and in Nanog
Atlanta PPC.”
Problem Statement:
Two networks interconnecting are generally considered to be private peers. The current policy allows an IXP to receive a micro-allocation with only two devices. Given IPv4 exhaustion and the growth of IXPs in North America it is prudent to raise the minimum criteria so that micro-allocation space is not wasted.
Policy statement:
Change the following sentence in Section 4.4 from:
Exchange point operators must provide justification for the allocation, including: connection policy, location, other participants (minimum of two total), ASN, and contact information.
To:
Exchange point operators must provide justification for the allocation, including: connection policy, location, other participants (minimum of three total), ASN, and contact information.
Comments:
a.Timetable for implementation: Immediate
b.Anything else:
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ARIN Staff and Legal Assessment
ARIN-prop-2014-7 – “Section 4.4 Micro Allocation Conservation Update”
Date of Assessment: 04 Mar 2014
- Summary (Staff Understanding)
This proposal would modify existing NRPM section 4.4 to require Exchange Point Operators to have a minimum of three participants. The rationale for this change is that with more IXPs being formed and IPv4 depletion imminent, there is a need to conserve the limited micro-allocation reserved space.
- Comments
A. ARIN Staff Comments
This proposal would have no operational impact and could be implemented as written.
B. ARIN General Counsel - Legal Assessment
The policy does not create legal concerns.
- Resource Impact
This policy would have minimal resource impact from an implementation aspect. It is estimated that implementation would occur within 3 months after ratification by the ARIN Board of Trustees. The following would be needed in order to implement:
· Updated guidelines and internal procedures
· Staff training
- Proposal Text
Problem Statement:
Two networks interconnecting are generally considered to be private peers. The current policy allows an IXP to receive a micro-allocation with only two devices. Given IPv4 exhaustion and the growth of IXPs in North America it is prudent to raise the minimum criteria so that micro-allocation space is not wasted.
Policy statement:
Change the following paragraph in Section 4.4 from:
Exchange point operators must provide justification for the allocation, including: connection policy, location, other participants (minimum of two total), ASN, and contact information.
To:
Exchange point operators must provide justification for the allocation, including: connection policy, location, other participants (minimum of three total), ASN, and contact information.
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