past vs future use

Larry, Kim and all,

Larry Vaden wrote:
> 
> At 05:02 PM 6/28/97 -0400, Kim Hubbard wrote:
> >Jeff,
> >
> >The section of the RFC you are quoting is for end-user assignments, not
> >ISP allocations.  ISPs requesting address space from the InterNIC must
> >show they've efficiently utilized a /19 already in order to justify receiving
> >a /19 or shorter prefix which is the longest prefix that is currently
> >globally routable.
> >
> >One of the first things we would like to accomplish with ARIN is to update
> >the allocation policies in coordination with its members.  If you have any
> >suggestions please send them to the pagan mailing list...pagan at apnic.net.
> >
> >Kim
> 
> Kim,
> 
> Neither APNIC or RIPE requires prior efficient utilization of a /19 for an
> ISP.  InterNIC does.

  Good point Larry.  Kim or anyone on the Board, is there some
inconsistencies
here?  Seems so.  I have read the RFC2050 so many times I have it nearly
memorized, as well as the ARIN perposal.  I don't find an answer to this
question reguarding Prior eficient utilization of a /19 or any other
type allocation.  Please can you elaborate?  If so, I am sure everyone
on the list and our 800,000 readers of several Internet News sites would
be intrested!  >;)
> 
> What is the authority for doing so?

  Well I aam only guesing, but I would guess the authority comes form
the ARIN board, or will.  and additional question would be, how
durring th transition is the allocation for NEW ISP's to be handled?
> 
> If it is in RFC2050, please point it out `[8-))

  Yes please do!  >;)
> 
> Otherwise, please point out the URL of the real rules.

  Well this is going a bit far Larry.  Let those that are supposed
to be managing this situation have a chance to answer difinitively.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
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