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

[Owen DeLong]

On Mar 8, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Alexander, Daniel 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? 
> 

I would have no problem with providing an exception for 8.2 transfers.
I would want to see it written as an exemption for M&A and not a limitation
that this applies only to particular sections of the transfer policy.

The difference is the default state for future policy changes. I think it is
important for the default to be that this limitation apples.

Owen

> 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
>