From info at arin.net Fri Jan 8 13:01:55 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:01:55 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] Maintenance Work Scheduled for Saturday, 9 January Message-ID: <4B477313.8040608@arin.net> On Saturday, 9 January 2010, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on back-end systems. The work will take place from 8:00AM until approximately 10:00 AM EST. ARIN will experience interruption of two external services while this maintenance is performed. For the duration, any mail sent to Registration Services (hostmaster at arin.net and reassign at arin.net) will be queued, and you will not be able to use your ARIN Online account to submit transactions. Once the systems are back online, queued mail will be processed, and you will regain use of your ARIN Online account. All other publicly available services (WHOIS, IRR, etc.) will not be affected by this outage. Thank you for your patience and cooperation, Mark Kosters Chief Technical Officer American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From info at arin.net Mon Jan 11 10:48:26 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:48:26 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] ARIN Leadership Announced Message-ID: <4B4B484A.5000202@arin.net> At its 5 January meeting the Board of Trustees elected the following officers for 2010: * Chairman: Paul Vixie * Secretary: Lee Howard * Treasurer: Scott Bradner The Advisory Council, through an online election process, selected John Sweeting to serve as Chair for 2010. Congratulations to all and thank you for serving ARIN and its community in these capacities. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From info at arin.net Wed Jan 13 15:06:42 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:06:42 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] =?windows-1252?q?NRPM_2010=2E1_=96_New_Policies_I?= =?windows-1252?q?mplemented?= Message-ID: <4B4E27D2.5060502@arin.net> On 18 December 2009 the ARIN Board of Trustees, based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council and noting that the Policy Development Process had been followed, adopted the following number resource policies: 2008-3: Community Networks IPv6 Assignment 2009-3 (Global Proposal): Allocation of IPv4 Blocks to Regional Internet Registries 2009-5: IPv6 Multiple Discrete Networks 2009-6 (Global Proposal): Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Policy for Allocation of ASN Blocks (ASNs) to Regional Internet Registries 2009-7: Open Access To IPv6 2009-8: Equitable IPv4 Run-Out A new version of the ARIN Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) has been published to the ARIN website. NRPM version 2010.1 contains the implementation of 2008-3, 2009-5, 2009-7 and 2009-8. The two global proposals, 2009-3 and 2009-6, await the conclusion of the Global Policy Development Process. In addition to the policy actions above the NRPM was modfied as follows: Section 5.1 (an ASN subsection) was retired according to its built-in expiration, "Section 5.1 will be removed from the first version of this manual published after 1 January 2010." Several editorial updates were made to Section 6, the IPv6 section. The IPv6 definitions were moved to Section 2 (Definitions). And the References and Background sections were retired. NRPM version 2010.1 is effective 13 January 2010 and supersedes the previous version. See the Change Log for information regarding revisions to the policy manual. The NRPM is available at: https://www.arin.net/policy/nrpm.html The Change Log is available at: https://www.arin.net/policy/nrpm_changelog.html Draft policies and proposals are available at: https://www.arin.net/policy/proposals/ The PDP is available at: https://www.arin.net/policy/pdp.html The Global Policy Development Process is available at: http://aso.icann.org/documents/memorandum-of-understanding/ Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From info at arin.net Thu Jan 14 18:06:49 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:06:49 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] [Fwd: [arin-ppml] Policy Proposal 107: Rework of IPv6 assignment criteria] Message-ID: <4B4FA389.2040509@arin.net> The following is a new policy proposal that has been posted to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List for discussion on that list. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [arin-ppml] Policy Proposal 107: Rework of IPv6 assignment criteria Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:06:07 -0500 From: Member Services To: arin-ppml at arin.net ARIN received the following policy proposal and is posting it to the Public Policy Mailing List (PPML) in accordance with Policy Development Process. This proposal is in the first stage of the Policy Development Process. ARIN staff will perform the Clarity and Understanding step. Staff does not evaluate the proposal at this time, their goal is to make sure that they understand the proposal and believe the community will as well. Staff will report their results to the ARIN Advisory Council (AC) within 10 days. The AC will review the proposal at their next regularly scheduled meeting (if the period before the next regularly scheduled meeting is less than 10 days, then the period may be extended to the subsequent regularly scheduled meeting). The AC will decide how to utilize the proposal and announce the decision to the PPML. In the meantime, the AC invites everyone to comment on the proposal on the PPML, particularly their support or non-support and the reasoning behind their opinion. Such participation contributes to a thorough vetting and provides important guidance to the AC in their deliberations. Draft Policies and Proposals under discussion can be found at: https://www.arin.net/policy/proposals/index.html The ARIN Policy Development Process can be found at: https://www.arin.net/policy/pdp.html Mailing list subscription information can be found at: https://www.arin.net/mailing_lists/ Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) ## * ## Policy Proposal 107: Rework of IPv6 assignment criteria Proposal Originator: David Farmer Proposal Version: 1.0 Date: 1/14/2010 Proposal type: modify Policy term: Permanent Policy statement: 6.5.8. Initial assignments 6.5.8.1. Initial assignment size Organizations that meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to receive a minimum assignment of /48. Requests for larger initial assignments, reasonably justified with supporting documentation, will be evaluated based on the 0.94 HD-Ratio metric. All assignments shall be made from distinctly identified prefixes, with each assignment receiving a reservation for growth of at least a /44. Such reservations are not guaranteed and ARIN, at its discretion, may assign them to other organizations at any time. 6.5.8.2. Criteria for initial assignment to Internet connected end-users Organizations may justify an initial assignment for connecting their own network to the IPv6 Internet, with an intent to provide global reachability for the assignment within 12 months, and for addressing devices directly attached to their network infrastructure, by meeting one of the following additional criteria. a. Having a previously justified IPv4 end-users assignment from ARIN or one of its predecessor registries, or; b. Multihoming using an assigned Autonomous System Number (ASN), or; c. By providing a reasonable technical justification indicating why other IPv6 addresses from an ISP or other LIR are unsuitable and a plan detailing the utilization of subnets for one, two and five year periods. 6.5.8.3 Criteria for initial assignment to non-connected networks Organizations are encouraged to consider the use of Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses (ULA, See RFC 4193) for a network that is not currently connected and/or planning not to connect to the Internet. Not withstanding this, organizations may justify an initial assignment for operating their own non-connected IPv6 network and for addressing devices directly attached to their network infrastructure, by meeting one of the following additional criteria. a. Having a previously justified IPv4 end-users assignment from ARIN or one of its predecessor registries, or; b. By providing a reasonable technical justification indicating why an assignment for a non-connected networks is necessary, including the intended purpose for the assignment, and describing the network infrastructure the assignment will be used to support. Justification must include why ULA IPv6 addresses are unsuitable and a plan detailing the utilization of subnets for one, two and five year periods. 6.5.8.4 Criteria for initial assignment to Community Networks Organizations may justify an initial assignment for operating a Community Network only for the purpose of providing free or low-cost internet connectivity to the residents of their local service area. By documenting the service area they intend to serve, certifying that the community network staff is 100% volunteers, and otherwise meeting the definition of a Community Network. 6.5.9. Subsequent assignments Subsequent assignments may be made when the need for additional subnets are justified. Justification will be determined based on the 0.94 HD-Ratio metric. When possible, subsequent assignments will be made from an adjacent address block. Delete current 6.5.9 Community Network Assignments as it is incorporated in 6.5.8.4. Rationale: This proposal provides a complete rework of the IPv6 end-user assignment criteria, removing the dependency on IPv4 policy, while maintaining many of the basic concepts contained in the current policies. The order of the subsections of 6.5.8 was rearranged moving the initial assignment size to 6.5.8.1 and subsequent assignments to 6.5.9. This will facilitate adding future criteria without additional renumbering of current policies. The initial assignment criteria include the following general concepts; ? When Internet connectivity is use to justify resources it is implied the resources should be advertised to the Internet, within some reasonable time frame after they are received. ? IPv4 resources may be use to justify the need for IPv6 resources. ? Internet multihoming is sufficient justification for an end-user assignment in and of itself. ? Other end-users must justify why an ISP or LIR assignment is not sufficient for their needs. ? Non-connected networks must describe the purpose and network infrastructure the assignment will be supporting, including why ULA is not sufficient for their needs. ? Community networks are assumed to justify an assignment in and of themselves. Timetable for implementation: Immediate _______________________________________________ PPML You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List (ARIN-PPML at arin.net). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml Please contact info at arin.net if you experience any issues. From info at arin.net Fri Jan 15 10:06:59 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:06:59 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] Legacy RSA Availability Extended to 30 June 2010 Message-ID: <4B508493.3060204@arin.net> The ARIN Board of Trustees has extended the availability of the Legacy RSA. Legacy number resource holders now have until 30 June 2010 to sign the Legacy RSA. Any organization or individual in the ARIN service region holding legacy Internet number resources not covered by any other registration services agreement with ARIN is invited to sign. In light of the impending IPv4 depletion and to preserve flexibility for the community to set number resource policy, ARIN may not continue to offer the Legacy RSA past the June 30 deadline. To view the current Legacy RSA or its FAQ, please see: https://www.arin.net/resources/legacy/ Anyone needing information about legacy space in general or the Legacy RSA can call the Registration Services Help Desk at +1-703-227-0660 or send an e-mail to hostmaster at arin.net. Regards, John Curran President and CEO American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From info at arin.net Tue Jan 19 09:37:09 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:37:09 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] IANA IPv4 Address Pool Dips Below 10% Message-ID: <4B55C395.1030309@arin.net> With the distribution of two /8 blocks to APNIC, the Number Resource Organization (NRO) today announced that less than ten percent of available IPv4 addresses remain unallocated. ?This is a key milestone in the growth and development of the global Internet,? noted Axel Pawlik, Chairman of the NRO. ?With less than 10 percent of the entire IPv4 address range still available for allocation to RIRs, it is vital that the Internet community take considered and determined action to ensure the global adoption of IPv6. The limited IPv4 addresses will not allow us enough resources to achieve the ambitions we all hold for global Internet access. The deployment of IPv6 is a key infrastructure development that will enable the network to support the billions of people and devices that will connect in the coming years,? added Pawlik. View the NRO press release in its entirety at: http://www.nro.net/media/less-than-10-percent-ipv4-addresses-remain-unallocated.html Please contact media at arin.net with any questions. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From info at arin.net Tue Jan 19 09:44:13 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:44:13 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] Apply Now for ARIN Meetings Fellowship to Attend ARIN XXV Message-ID: <4B55C53D.60905@arin.net> ARIN is pleased to offer a Meetings Fellowship Program to bring new voices and ideas to public policy discussions. This call is for Fellows to attend ARIN XXV in Toronto, Canada 18-21 April 2010. If you are interested in participating in the program, submit your application by 19 February. The application, submission instructions, and a detailed description of the program can be found at: https://www.arin.net/participate/meetings/fellowship.html One individual from each of the three sectors within ARIN's service region (Canada, the Caribbean and North Atlantic Islands, and the United States and Outlying Areas) will be selected. Fellows receive financial support to attend the Public Policy and Members Meeting, and ARIN Advisory Council representatives will serve as mentors to the fellows to help maximize their meeting experience. Individuals selected for the fellowship receive: * Free meeting registration https://www.arin.net/participate/meetings/ARIN-XXV/ * Round-trip economy class airfare to the meeting, booked directly by ARIN * Hotel accommodations at the venue hotel, booked directly by ARIN * A stipend to cover meals and incidental travel expenses. Please contact info at arin.net if you have any questions concerning the program and the application process. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) From info at arin.net Wed Jan 20 09:50:39 2010 From: info at arin.net (Member Services) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:50:39 -0500 Subject: [arin-announce] Call for Volunteers to Serve on ARIN Meetings Fellowship Selection Committee Message-ID: <4B57183F.4010005@arin.net> ARIN is calling for General Members in Good Standing to serve on the ARIN Meeting Fellowship Program's selection committee. To qualify, you must have attended at least one ARIN Public Policy and Member's Meeting in the past three years. Under the fellowship program, one individual from each of the three sectors within ARIN's service region (Canada, the Caribbean and North Atlantic Islands, and the United States and Outlying Areas) will be selected and will receive financial support to attend the upcoming Public Policy and Members Meeting. To learn more about ARIN XXV in Toronto and the fellowship program go to: https://www.arin.net/participate/meetings/ARIN-XXV/ The selection committee, comprised of one member of the Board of Trustees (Chair), one member of the Advisory Council, and two general members in good standing, is charged with reviewing all eligible applications and selecting one fellowship recipient from each sector of the ARIN region. Committee members will be subscribed to an e-mail list where information will be exchanged and discussed. They must also attend all conference calls held during the decision making process. Working with the committee, the Chair will initiate mail list discussions and schedule teleconference calls as needed. There will be approximately two to three weeks of application review, e-mail exchanges, and conference calls during late February to select fellows for ARIN XXV. Learn more about the selection committee by visiting: https://www.arin.net/participate/meetings/fellowship.html#process Become more involved with ARIN and volunteer for the selection committee by sending an email with your name, contact info, and last meeting attended to info at arin.net by 3 February 2009. Regards, Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)