[arin-ppml] Policy Proposal: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Policy for Allocation of ASN Blocks (ASNs) to Regional Internet Registries

[Owen DeLong]

While I do not support changing the RIR policy on the issuance of ASNs,
I do support this policy proposal.  I think that modifying the IANA->RIR
distribution rules to accommodate the needs of RIRs to better serve  
their
constituents makes sense. Further, having 16-bit ASNs trapped in the
IANA free pool because 32-bit ASNs are not being accepted by recipients
is absurd and poor stewardship. We should go ahead and issue 16-bit
ASNs until they run out.

I would suggest that this proposal, rather than removing the distinction
in 2010 should be modified to extend the IANA->RIR duality until such
time as there are no more 16-bit ASN blocks in the IANA pool.

Owen

On May 29, 2009, at 8:11 AM, Member Services wrote:

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> Policy Proposal: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Policy for
> Allocation of ASN Blocks (ASNs) to Regional Internet Registries
>
> Proposal Originator: Stacy Hughes and Andrew de la Haye
>
> Proposal Version: 1.0
>
> Date: 29 May 2009
>
> Proposal type: modify
>
> Policy term: permanent
>
> Policy statement:
>
> Modification of NRPM section 10.3 extending the deadline for an
> undifferentiated ASN pool by 1 year to read:
>
> 1. Allocation Principles
>
> IANA allocates ASNs to RIRs in blocks of 1024 ASNs. In this document  
> the
> term "ASN block" refers to a set of 1024 ASNs. Until 31 December 2010,
> allocations of 16-bit and 32-bit only ASN blocks will be made  
> separately
> and independent of each other [1].
>
> This means until 31 December 2010, RIRs can receive two separate ASN
> blocks, one for 16-bit ASNs and one for 32-bit only ASNs from the IANA
> under this policy. After this date, IANA and the RIRs will cease to  
> make
> any distinction between 16-bit and 32-bit only ASNs, and will operate
> ASN allocations from an undifferentiated 32-bit ASN allocation pool.
>
> Rationale:
>
> a. Arguments supporting the proposal
>
> Due to operational issues external to the IANA/RIR policy process,
> 32-bit only ASNs are not being issued by the RIRs at the anticipated
> rate. As it stands, RIRs will likely not be able to justify a new  
> block
> of ASNs from the IANA after 31 December 2009 due to a glut of free 32
> bit only ASNs in the RIR’s pool. This leaves available, essential 16- 
> bit
> ASNs stranded in the IANA free pool. This proposal seeks to remedy the
> potential problem by extending the deadline for differentiation by one
> year.
>
> With this proposal the policy will be aligned with the actual  
> reality in
> regards to 32-bit ASN deployment and usage.
>
> The subject was raised during RIPE 58 and a presentation was made:
> http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-58/content/presentations/asn32-take-up-report.pdf
>
> The feedback in this session suggested that a global policy proposal
> should be developed and should be discussed.
>
> b. Arguments opposing the proposal
>
> Some may think that extending the previously set timeline can be
> perceived as some discouragement for the deployment of 32-bit ASNs.  
> One
> counter argument to this is that RIRs and Internet community have some
> other mechanisms and activities to raise awareness for 32-bit ASN pool
> (via public presentations and trainings). These activities will  
> continue
> while 16-bit ASN blocks are still allocated to RIRs by the IANA as  
> they
> are available and they are needed.
>
> Timetable for implementation: Immediately upon ratification by ICANN  
> Board
>
>
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