[arin-ppml] policy idea for PA allocations]

[Howard, W. Lee]

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> [mailto:arin-ppml-bounces at arin.net] On Behalf Of michael.dillon at bt.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 12:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: [arin-ppml] policy idea for PA allocations]
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> >  I am not privy to ARIN operational procedure, but even if 
> it created 
> > more requests it sounds like it would make for less work as staff 
> > would avoid quilting patchwork blocks together to meet the request 
> > quantity.  Sounds like an easier algorythm to automate or script.
> 
> Operational procedure? Changing algorithms?
> 
> Isn't this really a process matter for the BoT, not a policy matter?
> 
> If anyone seriously thinks that this is a good idea, then 
> they should put it in the ARIN suggestion box on the website 
> and see what the staff have to say first.

It sounds like a proposal for an allocation/assignment policy to me.
Changing the policy from "We give you what you need" to "We give 
you the single closest match we have" would be a IRPEP item.  IMHO,
and I haven't asked the rest of the Board.  Not sure how I'd vote if
it came to the Board.  For external use only.  Do not eat soap.  OK!

Lee


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