[arin-ppml] Draft Policy ARIN-2014-7: Section 4.4 Micro Allocation Conservation Update - Revised

[Andrew Dul]

The ARIN AC would appreciate input from the community on this policy.

Specifically, do you support raising the number of participants required
to obtain an IXP micro allocation from 2 to 3?

Thanks,
Andrew

On 3/4/2014 12:13 PM, ARIN wrote:
>
>
> Draft Policy ARIN-2014-7
> Section 4.4 Micro Allocation Conservation Update
>
> Date: 4 March 2014
>
> Problem Statement:
>
> Two networks interconnecting are generally considered to be private
> peers. The current policy allows an IXP to receive a micro-allocation
> with only two devices. Given IPv4 exhaustion and the growth of IXPs in
> North America it is prudent to raise the minimum criteria so that
> micro-allocation space is not wasted.
>
> Policy statement:
>
> Change the following paragraph in Section 4.4 from:
>
> Exchange point operators must provide justification for the
> allocation, including: connection policy, location, other participants
> (minimum of two total), ASN, and contact information.
>
> To:
>
> Exchange point operators must provide justification for the
> allocation, including: connection policy, location, other participants
> (minimum of three total), ASN, and contact information.
>
> Comments:
> a.Timetable for implementation: Immediate
> b.Anything else:
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