[arin-ppml] ARIN-2012-1: Clarifying requirements for IPv4 transfers

[Chris Grundemann]

On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 12:28, Alexander, Daniel
<Daniel_Alexander at cable.comcast.com> wrote:
> Owen and Chris G,
>
> In previous threads you have suggested the inclusion of transfers in the
> 12 month restriction on the source organization of a transfer. This would
> be in addition to any allocation or assignment from ARIN's free pool.
>
> I have asked ARIN staff for feedback and they raised a point. Section 8.2
> transfers are often used to bring records up to date prior to any 8.3
> transfer. If we only say "transfers" without clarifying, it could create
> an issue. Is your thought to include any and all transfers as triggering a
> 12 month black out from further sourcing transfers, or would you suggest
> only 8.3 (and 8.4 as this proposal is written) transfers be included in
> the restriction?

That's a good point (not uncommon for ARIN staff). M&A transfers come
with infrastructure (they are not *just* the transfer of IP addresses)
and thus should not count against an organization wrt future
allocations, assignments, or transfers as long as they remain
efficiently utilized, properly registered in whois, etc.

Cheers,
~Chris

> Everyone else on the mailing list is encouraged to respond as well. I
> would really like to continue the conversation regarding this point and
> the proposal as a whole. I've included the current text as a reference.
>
> Thank you,
> Dan Alexander
> AC Shepherd
>
>
> Current text: 2012-1: Clarifying requirements for IPv4 transfers
>
> Replace Section 8.3 with
>
> 8.3 Transfers between Specified Recipients within the ARIN Region.
>
> In addition to transfers under section 8.2, IPv4 numbers resources may be
> transferred according to the following conditions.
>
> Conditions on source of the transfer:
>
> * The source entity must be the current registered holder of the IPv4
> address resources, and not be involved in any dispute as to the status of
> those resources.
> * The source entity will be ineligible to receive any further IPv4 address
> allocations or assignments from ARIN for a period of 12 months after a
> transfer approval, or until the exhaustion of ARIN's IPv4 space, whichever
> occurs first.
> * The source entity must not have received an allocation or assignment of
> IPv4 number resources from ARIN for the 12 months prior to the approval of
> a transfer request.
> * The minimum transfer size is a /24
>
> Conditions on recipient of the transfer:
>
> * The recipient must demonstrate the need for up to a 24 month supply of
> IP address resources under current ARIN policies and sign an RSA.
> * The resources transferred will be subject to current ARIN policies.
>
>
> Add Section 8.4 Inter-RIR Transfers to Specified Recipients
>
> Inter-regional transfers may take place only via RIRs who agree to the
> transfer and share reciprocal, compatible, needs-based policies.
>
> Conditions on source of the transfer:
>
> * The source entity must be the current rights holder of the IPv4 address
> resources recognized by the RIR responsible for the resources, and not be
> involved in any dispute as to the status of those resources.
> * Source entities outside of the ARIN region must meet any requirements
> defined by the RIR where the source entity holds the registration.
> * Source entities within the ARIN region will not be eligible to receive
> any further IPv4 address allocations or assignments from ARIN for a period
> of 12 months after a transfer approval, or until the exhaustion of ARIN's
> IPv4 space, whichever occurs first.
> * Source entities within the ARIN region must not have received an
> allocation or assignment of IPv4 number resources from ARIN for the 12
> months prior to the approval of a transfer request.
> * The minimum transfer size is a /24.
>
>
> Conditions on recipient of the transfer:
>
> * The conditions on a recipient outside of the ARIN region will be defined
> by the policies of the receiving RIR.
> * Recipients within the ARIN region will be subject to current ARIN
> policies and sign an RSA for the resources being received.
> * Recipients within the ARIN region must demonstrate the need for up to a
> 24 month supply of IPv4 address space.
> * The minimum transfer size is a /24
>
>



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