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

[Michael Peddemors]

While on the surface this might seem prudent, it may be onerous for 
smaller players.  More information might be needed to determine adverse 
cases, or possibly some exemption for rural players that might not be 
able to attain a 3rd participant.

On 14-03-10 08:37 AM, Andrew Dul wrote:
> 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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