[ppml] Proposed Policy: AfriNIC Recognition Policy

[Bill Darte]

Just a note in case anyone is wondering: The historical context and record
of this policy element will be entered into the NRPM Change Log
(http://www.arin.net/policy/nrpm_changelog.html) upon adoption.

Bill Darte
ARIN AC

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> ARIN received the following proposed policy.  In accordance 
> with the ARIN Internet Resource Policy Evaluation Process, 
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> Policy Proposal Name: AfriNIC Recognition Policy
> 
> Author: Andrew Dul
> 
> Policy term: permanent
> 
> Policy statement: Remove section 4.8 entitled "Policy for the 
> African Portion of the ARIN Region" of the NRPM.
> 
> Rationale: The ARIN BoT recently suspended section 4.8 of the 
> NRPM upon recognition of AfriNIC as an RIR by ICANN.  Section 
> 4.8 of the NRPM applied only to areas of the ARIN region that 
> are now covered by AfriNIC.
> 
> Timetable for implementation: Within 30 days of ratification 
> by the BoT.
> 
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