Draft Policy ARIN-2016-7: Integration of Community Networks into existing ISP policy [Archived]

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Status: Abandoned by the AC

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Discussion Tracking

Mailing List:

Formal introduction on PPML on 26 October 2016

Origin - ARIN-prop-232

Draft Policy - 26 October 2016

Abandoned - 2 February 2016

Public Policy Mailing List

ARIN Public Policy Meeting:

ARIN Advisory Council:

AC Shepherds:
Owen DeLong, Robert Seastrom

ARIN Board of Trustees:

Revisions:

Implementation:

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2016-7: Integration of Community Networks into existing ISP policy

Version Date: 26 October 2016

Problem Statement:

The current Community Networks (Section 6.5.9) has not been utilized by organizations. The definition of a Community Network is overly narrow in scope and has complicated requirements. The existing text does not specify whether an Organization will be considered an end-user or ISP. This policy change would relax the definition of a Community Network, while still retaining modest controls. As well it would integrate the key components into the existing policy without requiring a specific section.

Policy statement:

Current NRPM Text

2.11. Community Network

A community network is any network organized and operated by a volunteer group operating as or under the fiscal support of a nonprofit organization or university for the purpose of providing free or low-cost connectivity to the residents of their local service area. To be treated as a community network under ARIN policy, the applicant must certify to ARIN that the community network staff is 100% volunteers.

New NRPM Text

2.11. Community Network

A community network is any network organized and operated by a volunteer group operating as or under the fiscal support of a nonprofit or equivalent organization or accredited educational institution for the purpose of providing free or low-cost connectivity in their local service area.

Current NRPM Text

6.5.2.1 (b) In no case shall an LIR receive smaller than a /32 unless they specifically request a /36. In no case shall an ISP receive more than a /16 initial allocation.

New NRPM Text

6.5.2.1 (b) In no case shall an LIR receive smaller than a /32 unless they specifically request a /36. In no case shall an ISP receive more than a /16 initial allocation. A Community Network may request a /48 or larger depending on qualification.

Add to NRPM

6.5.2.2 (d) A Community Network that does not qualify under the previous requirements can provide a plan detailing anticipated assignments to users for one, two and five year periods, with a minimum of 50 assignments within
5 years.

Remove Section 6.5.9 from NRPM

Timetable for implementation: Immediate

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