[sig-policy] prop-046: IPv4 countdown policy proposal
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prop-046: IPv4 countdown policy proposal
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This proposal was presented at the APNIC 23 Policy SIG but failed to
reach formal consensus. Instead, it was decided to return the
proposal to the mailing list for further development by the community.
Proposal details
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The proposal contains four main principles:
(1) Global synchronization:
All five RIRs will proceed at the same time for measures on IPv4
address exhaustion.
(2) Some Blocks to be left:
Keep a few /8 stocks instead of distributing all.
(3) Keeping current practices until the last moment:
Maintain the current policy until the last allocation.
(4) Separate discussions on "Recycle" issue:
Recovery of unused address space should be discussed separately
Discussion at APNIC 23
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There was general support the following three principals in the
proposal:
- Global synchronization
- Keeping current practices until the last moment
- Recovery of unused address space should be discussed
separately
The remaining principle, "Some Blocks to be left", was split into
two:
- Need to define the last date of allocation in advance
- Keep some blocks reserved after the defined last date of
allocation
There was no consensus on these two elements of the remaining
principle.
Next steps
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We would like to hear your opinions on this proposal. Here are
some questions that may help start discussion:
- Is this proposal addressing a real need or problem?
- How do you feel about the discussion held at APNIC 23?
- Do you have any alternative ideas or solutions that you feel
would be more appropriate?
For more information on the policy proposal, go to:
http://www.apnic.net/docs/policy/proposals/prop-046-v001.html
regards,
Toshi
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Toshiyuki Hosaka