[ARIN-consult] Consultation on Approaches for Adjusting the ARIN Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule

[David Farmer]

I encourage the board to adopt Option B. I also encourage the board to
announce the annual increases on a regular cadence and at least six months
before going into effect.

Thanks

On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM ARIN <info at arin.net> wrote:

> The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is currently evaluating
> potential methods to adjust our Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule and
> is inviting feedback from the community (
> https://www.arin.net/participate/community/acsp/consultations/2024/2024-2/).
> Our goal is to maintain a balanced alignment between operating costs and
> revenue, ensuring equitable cost recovery across our diverse community.
>
> In the past, ARIN has chosen not to automatically adjust the fee schedule
> annually, instead opting for larger, less frequent adjustments based on the
> changing landscape of ARIN’s operating costs. These costs include
> variations in staffing expenses, such as salaries and healthcare, as well
> as fluctuations in the cost of contracted services.
>
> Given the ongoing nature of these expenses, and in pursuit of a
> sustainable fiscal strategy, the ARIN Board of Trustees is considering two
> distinct approaches for future fee adjustments:
>
> Option A
> Continue with the current practice of periodically reviewing the alignment
> between annual revenue and operating costs. Following community
> consultation, necessary adjustments would be made to the registration
> services fees to address any discrepancies and recover reserves used during
> periods of misalignment. This method has been effective but can lead to
> significant and unpredictable fee increases.
>
> Option B
> Introduce a structured approach to fee adjustments, allowing for an annual
> increase of no more than 5%, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
> This strategy aims to offer a predictable and manageable escalation in
> fees, aligning more closely with the budget planning processes of many
> organizations within our community.
>
> The ARIN Board of Trustees is exploring the feasibility of adopting Option
> B, which would include a specific amendment to the Registration Services
> Plan Fee Schedule stating, “The annual Registration Services Plan fee for
> each service category is subject to an annual increase (as approved by the
> ARIN Board of Trustees) of no greater than 5%.” We are seeking community
> input on this potential adjustment to the fee schedule.
>
> Please view the proposed Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule (with
> italicized markup for proposed addition) at:
>
>
> https://www.arin.net/resources/fees/fee_schedule/adjusting_fee_schedule_proposed/
>
> This consultation will be open for 30 days. Following this period, a
> summary of the feedback received will be presented to the Board of Trustees
> for their consideration.
>
> We encourage the community to share their perspectives and preferences
> regarding these options. Please send your comments to
> arin-consult at arin.net. You can subscribe to this mailing list at:
> http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-consult.
>
> The discussion on arin-consult at arin.net will conclude at 5:00 PM ET on
> Friday, 3 May.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Curran
> President and CEO
> American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)
>

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