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[sig-policy] prop-069-v002: Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries
Dear SIG members
Version 2 of the proposal "Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries" has been sent to the Policy SIG for review. It will be presented at the Policy SIG at APNIC 27 in Manila, Philippines, 23-27 February 2009.
The proposal's history can be found at:
http://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-069-v002.html
This new version of the proposal contains a new section, "Definitions" inserted after section 1, "Introduction".
We encourage you to express your views on the proposal:
- Do you support or oppose this proposal? - Is there anything in the proposal that is not clear? - What changes could be made to this proposal to make it more effective?
randy and jian
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prop-069-v002: Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries ________________________________________________________________________
Authors: Adiel A. Akplogan, AfriNIC Raul Echeberria, LACNIC Maemura Akinori, APNIC Geoff Huston, APNIC Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Ray Plzak, ARIN Oscar A. Robles-Garay, LACNIC Nigel Titley, RIPE NCC Paul Wilson, APNIC
Note: This proposal was developed by a team consisting of persons from each of the 5 RIRs
Version: 2
Date: 3 February 2009
1. Introduction ----------------
This document is a global policy proposal governing the allocation of IPv4 address space from the IANA to the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).
This document does not stipulate performance requirements in the provision of services by the IANA to an RIR in accordance with this proposed policy. Such requirements should be specified by appropriate agreements among the RIRs and ICANN.
2. Definitions --------------
2.1 Recovered address space
Recovered address space is that address space that is returned to an RIR as a result of any activity that seeks to reclaim unused address space or is voluntarily returned to the RIR or is reclaimed by the RIR as a result of legal action or abuse determination. Recovered address space does not include that address space that is reclaimed because of non-payment of contractual fees whose reclamation date is less than 1 year at the time of the report.
2.2 IPv4 address holdings
IPv4 address holdings are all unallocated IPv4 address space held by an RIR to include recovered address space not yet returned less that address space that is committed in accordance with the RIR's reservation policy and practices.
3. Summary of current problem ------------------------------
With the depletion of the IANA free pool of IPv4 address space, the current policy regarding the allocation of IPv4 address space to the RIRs will become moot. The RIRs may, according to their individual policies and procedures, recover IPv4 address space. This policy provides a mechanism for the RIRs to retro allocate the recovered IPv4 address space to the IANA and provides the IANA the policy by which it can allocate it back to the RIRs on a needs basis. This policy creates a new global pool of IPv4 address space that can be allocated where it is needed on a global basis without a transfer of address space between the RIRs.
4. Situation in other RIRs ----------------------------
This proposal is being submitted in all RIR regions, with a view to becoming a global policy [1].
5. Details of the proposal ----------------------------
This policy is to be implemented in two phases:
- Phase I: Recovery of IPv4 address space - Phase II: Allocation of recovered IPv4 address space by the IANA
5.1 Phase I: Recovery of IPv4 address space
Upon ratification of this policy by the ICANN Board of Directors the IANA shall establish a mechanism to receive IPv4 address space which is returned to it by the RIRs, and hold that address space in a 'recovered IPv4 pool'.
Each RIR through their respective chosen policies and strategies may recover IPv4 address space which is under their administration. Each RIR shall at quarterly intervals return any such recovered address space to the IANA in aggregated blocks of /24 or larger, for inclusion in the recovered IPv4 pool.
During Phase I, no allocations will be made from the recovered IPv4 pool.
5.2 Phase II: Allocation of recovered IPv4 address space by the IANA
Upon ratification of this policy by the ICANN Board of Directors and a declaration by the IANA that its existing free pool of unallocated IPv4 address space is depleted; Global Addressing Policy ASO-001-2 (adopted by ICANN Board 8 April 2005) [2] is rescinded. IANA will then commence to allocate the IPv4 address space from the recovered IPv4 pool.
5.2.1 Allocation of IPv4 address space
a. For the purposes of this policy, an 'IPv4 allocation period' is defined as a 6-month period following 1 March or 1 September in each year.
b. At the beginning of each IPv4 allocation period, the IANA will determine the 'IPv4 allocation unit' for that period, as 1/10 of its IPv4 address pool, rounded down to the next CIDR (power-of-2) boundary.
c. In each allocation period, each RIR may issue one IPv4 request to the IANA. Providing that the RIR satisfies the allocation criteria described section 4.2.2, the IANA will allocate a single allocation unit, composed of the smallest possible number of blocks available in its IPv4 address pool.
5.2.2 IPv4 address space allocation criteria
A RIR is eligible to receive additional IPv4 address space from the IANA when the total of its IPv4 address holdings is less than 50% of the current IPv4 allocation unit, and providing that it has not already received an IPv4 allocation from the IANA during the current IPv4 allocation period.
5.2.3 Initial allocation of IPv4 address space
Each new RIR shall, at the moment of recognition, be allocated one (1) allocation unit by the IANA. If an allocation unit is not available, then the IANA will issue this block as soon as one is available. This allocation will be made regardless of the newly formed RIR's projected utilization figures and shall be independent of the IPv4 address space that may have been transferred to the new RIR by the already existing RIRs as part of the formal transition process.
5.3 Reporting
a. All returned space is to be recorded in an IANA-published log of IPv4 address space transactions, with each log entry detailing the returned address block, the date of the return, and the returning RIR.
b. All allocated space is also to be recorded in this IANA-published log of IPv4 address space transactions, with each log entry detailing the address blocks, the date of the allocation and the recipient RIR.
c. The IANA will maintain a public registry of the current disposition of all IPv4 address space, detailing all reservations and current allocations and current IANA-held address space that is unallocated.
d. The IANA may make public announcements of IPv4 address block transactions that occur under this policy. The IANA will make appropriate modifications to the "Internet Protocol V4 Address Space" page of the IANA website [3] and may make announcements to its own appropriate announcement lists. The IANA announcements will be limited to which address ranges, the time of allocation and to which Registry they have been allocated.
5.4 Timetable for implementation
This policy is to be implemented immediately upon ratification by the ICANN Board of Directors according to the global policy process described in the ASO MoU [4].
6. Advantages and disadvantages of the proposal -------------------------------------------------
6.1 Advantages
- The policy provides a mechanism for the ongoing distribution of IPv4 address space.
6.2 Disadvantages
- None identified.
7. Effect on APNIC members ----------------------------
This policy governs the allocation relationship between the IANA and the RIRs. It does not imply any change to allocation relationships between APNIC and its members.
8. Effect on NIRs -------------------
This policy governs the allocation relationship between the IANA and the RIRs. It does not imply any change to allocation relationships between APNIC and NIRs.
9. References -------------
[1] Section 5, ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO) MoU http://aso.icann.org/docs/aso-mou2004.html
[2] Global Addressing Policy ASO-001-2 http://aso.icann.org/docs/aso-001-2.pdf
[3] Internet Protocol v4 Address Space http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space
[4] Attachment A: Global Policy Development Process, ASO MoU http://aso.icann.org/docs/aso-mou2004.html
Randy and all,
I general, I am in agreement with Version 2. There is one proviso that could and should be strengthened, that is in the Introduction section: "This document does not stipulate performance requirements in the provision of services by the IANA to an RIR in accordance with this proposed policy. Such requirements should be specified by appropriate agreements among the RIRs and ICANN." needs work. Something along the lines that ALL RIR's should have a universal policy and practice in agreements between the RIR's and ICANN and those policies and practices should be with full input from all stakeholders.
Randy Bush wrote:
Dear SIG members
Version 2 of the proposal "Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries" has been sent to the Policy SIG for review. It will be presented at the Policy SIG at APNIC 27 in Manila, Philippines, 23-27 February 2009.
The proposal's history can be found at:
http://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-069-v002.htmlThis new version of the proposal contains a new section, "Definitions" inserted after section 1, "Introduction".
We encourage you to express your views on the proposal:
- Do you support or oppose this proposal? - Is there anything in the proposal that is not clear? - What changes could be made to this proposal to make it more effective?randy and jian
prop-069-v002: Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries ________________________________________________________________________
Authors: Adiel A. Akplogan, AfriNIC Raul Echeberria, LACNIC Maemura Akinori, APNIC Geoff Huston, APNIC Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Ray Plzak, ARIN Oscar A. Robles-Garay, LACNIC Nigel Titley, RIPE NCC Paul Wilson, APNIC
Note: This proposal was developed by a team consisting of persons from each of the 5 RIRsVersion: 2
Date: 3 February 2009
- Introduction
This document is a global policy proposal governing the allocation of IPv4 address space from the IANA to the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).
This document does not stipulate performance requirements in the provision of services by the IANA to an RIR in accordance with this proposed policy. Such requirements should be specified by appropriate agreements among the RIRs and ICANN.
- Definitions
2.1 Recovered address space
Recovered address space is that address space that is returned to an RIR as a result of any activity that seeks to reclaim unused address space or is voluntarily returned to the RIR or is reclaimed by the RIR as a result of legal action or abuse determination. Recovered address space does not include that address space that is reclaimed because of non-payment of contractual fees whose reclamation date is less than 1 year at the time of the report.2.2 IPv4 address holdings
IPv4 address holdings are all unallocated IPv4 address space held by an RIR to include recovered address space not yet returned less that address space that is committed in accordance with the RIR's reservation policy and practices.
- Summary of current problem
With the depletion of the IANA free pool of IPv4 address space, the current policy regarding the allocation of IPv4 address space to the RIRs will become moot. The RIRs may, according to their individual policies and procedures, recover IPv4 address space. This policy provides a mechanism for the RIRs to retro allocate the recovered IPv4 address space to the IANA and provides the IANA the policy by which it can allocate it back to the RIRs on a needs basis. This policy creates a new global pool of IPv4 address space that can be allocated where it is needed on a global basis without a transfer of address space between the RIRs.
- Situation in other RIRs
This proposal is being submitted in all RIR regions, with a view to becoming a global policy [1].
- Details of the proposal
This policy is to be implemented in two phases:
- Phase I: Recovery of IPv4 address space - Phase II: Allocation of recovered IPv4 address space by the IANA5.1 Phase I: Recovery of IPv4 address space
Upon ratification of this policy by the ICANN Board of Directors the IANA shall establish a mechanism to receive IPv4 address space which is returned to it by the RIRs, and hold that address space in a 'recovered IPv4 pool'. Each RIR through their respective chosen policies and strategies may recover IPv4 address space which is under their administration. Each RIR shall at quarterly intervals return any such recovered address space to the IANA in aggregated blocks of /24 or larger, for inclusion in the recovered IPv4 pool. During Phase I, no allocations will be made from the recovered IPv4 pool.5.2 Phase II: Allocation of recovered IPv4 address space by the IANA
Upon ratification of this policy by the ICANN Board of Directors and a declaration by the IANA that its existing free pool of unallocated IPv4 address space is depleted; Global Addressing Policy ASO-001-2 (adopted by ICANN Board 8 April 2005) [2] is rescinded. IANA will then commence to allocate the IPv4 address space from the recovered IPv4 pool. 5.2.1 Allocation of IPv4 address space a. For the purposes of this policy, an 'IPv4 allocation period' is defined as a 6-month period following 1 March or 1 September in each year. b. At the beginning of each IPv4 allocation period, the IANA will determine the 'IPv4 allocation unit' for that period, as 1/10 of its IPv4 address pool, rounded down to the next CIDR (power-of-2) boundary. c. In each allocation period, each RIR may issue one IPv4 request to the IANA. Providing that the RIR satisfies the allocation criteria described section 4.2.2, the IANA will allocate a single allocation unit, composed of the smallest possible number of blocks available in its IPv4 address pool. 5.2.2 IPv4 address space allocation criteria A RIR is eligible to receive additional IPv4 address space from the IANA when the total of its IPv4 address holdings is less than 50% of the current IPv4 allocation unit, and providing that it has not already received an IPv4 allocation from the IANA during the current IPv4 allocation period. 5.2.3 Initial allocation of IPv4 address space Each new RIR shall, at the moment of recognition, be allocated one (1) allocation unit by the IANA. If an allocation unit is not available, then the IANA will issue this block as soon as one is available. This allocation will be made regardless of the newly formed RIR's projected utilization figures and shall be independent of the IPv4 address space that may have been transferred to the new RIR by the already existing RIRs as part of the formal transition process.5.3 Reporting
a. All returned space is to be recorded in an IANA-published log of IPv4 address space transactions, with each log entry detailing the returned address block, the date of the return, and the returning RIR. b. All allocated space is also to be recorded in this IANA-published log of IPv4 address space transactions, with each log entry detailing the address blocks, the date of the allocation and the recipient RIR. c. The IANA will maintain a public registry of the current disposition of all IPv4 address space, detailing all reservations and current allocations and current IANA-held address space that is unallocated. d. The IANA may make public announcements of IPv4 address block transactions that occur under this policy. The IANA will make appropriate modifications to the "Internet Protocol V4 Address Space" page of the IANA website [3] and may make announcements to its own appropriate announcement lists. The IANA announcements will be limited to which address ranges, the time of allocation and to which Registry they have been allocated.5.4 Timetable for implementation
This policy is to be implemented immediately upon ratification by the ICANN Board of Directors according to the global policy process described in the ASO MoU [4].
- Advantages and disadvantages of the proposal
6.1 Advantages
- The policy provides a mechanism for the ongoing distribution of IPv4 address space.6.2 Disadvantages
- None identified.
- Effect on APNIC members
This policy governs the allocation relationship between the IANA and the RIRs. It does not imply any change to allocation relationships between APNIC and its members.
- Effect on NIRs
This policy governs the allocation relationship between the IANA and the RIRs. It does not imply any change to allocation relationships between APNIC and NIRs.
- References
[1] Section 5, ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO) MoU http://aso.icann.org/docs/aso-mou2004.html
[2] Global Addressing Policy ASO-001-2 http://aso.icann.org/docs/aso-001-2.pdf
[3] Internet Protocol v4 Address Space http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space
[4] Attachment A: Global Policy Development Process, ASO MoU http://aso.icann.org/docs/aso-mou2004.html
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On 03/02/2009, at 9:16 AM, Randy Bush wrote:
Dear SIG members
Version 2 of the proposal "Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries" has been sent to the Policy SIG for review. It will be presented at the Policy SIG at APNIC 27 in Manila, Philippines, 23-27 February 2009.
The proposal's history can be found at:
http://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-069-v002.html
It would be nice if there was a 'diff' function in the website to make it easier to see what changes have been made between policy versions.
This new version of the proposal contains a new section, "Definitions" inserted after section 1, "Introduction".
We encourage you to express your views on the proposal:
- Do you support or oppose this proposal?
Generally speaking I think the proposal is sensible. It provides for a cleaner way to address resource allocation (ie in the natural hierarchical model that exists now) when demand for ipv4 creates shortages. I like that it reduces the reliance on inter-RIR transfers, as new comers can apply for address space, as apposed to a market- seeking approach. Provided of course that there are resources available in the recovered IPv4 pool.
- Is there anything in the proposal that is not clear?
How this policy affects the ancillary functions surrounding the IP address space.
One that (and there are others I'm sure) comes to mind is reverse delegations.
Is the intent of this policy to also have the in-addr.arpa delegation changed?
for example 202.in-addr.arpa is delegated to APNIC. For the purposes here lets say that 202.12.28/23 was handed back to the IANA at the quarterly interval. Would the RIR then have the DNS delegation for 202.in-addr.arpa amended such that it omits that /23 enabling the future allocated RIR to advise IANA the delegation details? And similarly what then is the expectation for the member who receives that address space?
Further, while the policy does limit its scope to the relationship between the IANA and the RIR, in this hierarchical world of resource allocation surely there would be downward pressure for the same behaviours towards NIRs and LIRs.
I think I would like to see a policy that dovetails into this for the remainder of the hierarchy.
Cheers Terry
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I agree in principle on the policy, i am concerned, and agree with Terry , about the operational impact of such a change.
How will rDNS be maintained. how'll the whois database be updated/maintained and as such.
If the policy addresses these issues, I think it'll help in avoiding confusion in future to all the RIR and IANA staffs implementing the policy.
thanks -gaurab
Terry Manderson wrote:
On 03/02/2009, at 9:16 AM, Randy Bush wrote:
Dear SIG members
Version 2 of the proposal "Global policy proposal for the allocation of IPv4 blocks to Regional Internet Registries" has been sent to the Policy SIG for review. It will be presented at the Policy SIG at APNIC 27 in Manila, Philippines, 23-27 February 2009.
The proposal's history can be found at:
http://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-069-v002.htmlIt would be nice if there was a 'diff' function in the website to make it easier to see what changes have been made between policy versions.
This new version of the proposal contains a new section, "Definitions" inserted after section 1, "Introduction".
We encourage you to express your views on the proposal:
- Do you support or oppose this proposal?Generally speaking I think the proposal is sensible. It provides for a cleaner way to address resource allocation (ie in the natural hierarchical model that exists now) when demand for ipv4 creates shortages. I like that it reduces the reliance on inter-RIR transfers, as new comers can apply for address space, as apposed to a market- seeking approach. Provided of course that there are resources available in the recovered IPv4 pool.
- Is there anything in the proposal that is not clear?How this policy affects the ancillary functions surrounding the IP address space.
One that (and there are others I'm sure) comes to mind is reverse delegations.
Is the intent of this policy to also have the in-addr.arpa delegation changed?
for example 202.in-addr.arpa is delegated to APNIC. For the purposes here lets say that 202.12.28/23 was handed back to the IANA at the quarterly interval. Would the RIR then have the DNS delegation for 202.in-addr.arpa amended such that it omits that /23 enabling the future allocated RIR to advise IANA the delegation details? And similarly what then is the expectation for the member who receives that address space?
Further, while the policy does limit its scope to the relationship between the IANA and the RIR, in this hierarchical world of resource allocation surely there would be downward pressure for the same behaviours towards NIRs and LIRs.
I think I would like to see a policy that dovetails into this for the remainder of the hierarchy.
Cheers Terry
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